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Title: Program Manager
Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI)

Description: The Metronet Information Literacy Initiative (MILI) is teacher/media specialist training that focuses on the 5 steps of the research process and incorporating the Three Rs -- Research, Reliable Resources, and Responsible Use -- into classroom instruction. Web 2.0 tools - blogs, wikis, online collaboration tools, screencasting, and more - are included in the instruction in context and where using these tools enhances student learning and teaching.

Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and implementation of the monthly training sessions offered to MILI teachers and media specialists. This includes content development and delivery and the coordination of logistics of the meetings and interacting with participants between meetings. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Determine topics and create lesson plans for monthly training session
• Create concise, east-to-follow handouts and other materials that support training session
• Lead training sessions -- lecture, discussion, webinars, hands-on
• Learn tools which may (or may not) be used in instruction
• Maintain wiki and/or Ning site, guide discussion threads, monitor participant blogs
• Communicate with participants via newsletters, emails, website postings
• Track participants' attendance, blog postings, rubric requirements, etc.

Skills/experience required

• MLS or equivalent degree or media certification
• Experience training adult learners
• Understanding of information literacy and the research process in the context of education today
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to break down complicated concepts into manageable portions
• Ability to use online collaboration tools and common Web 2.0 tools
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, self-motivated; able to work independently
• Must have own transportation to reach suburban school districts
• Some evenings/weekends required

Skills/experience preferred

• Background in education / understanding of educational concepts, vocabulary, etc.
• Ability to be both detail-oriented and big-picture thinker
• Experience with webinars/online learning tools
• Experience with personal devices (iTouch, etc)

Hours: Up to 40 hours per week possible.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

To apply: Please send cover letter and resume by July 3 to Metronet, Attn: Operations Manager, 1619 Dayton Ave., Suite 314, St. Paul, MN 55104, or email to info@metronet.lib.mn.us with subject line "MILI Program Manager application."

Position: Library Director
Library: Cannon Falls Public Library

Description: Library Director search for Cannon Falls, Minnesota (located on US Highway 52 thirty-five miles south of Minneapolis/St. Paul and forty miles north of Rochester).

Typical duties include: manage staff; develop and maintain strategic plan; prepare and administer budget; advise the Library Board on policy, plans, and library management issues; advise the Library Foundation on policy, publicity and community communications, and as required; oversee the selection and elimination of all materials for the collection; actively promote the library programs and services; supervise the maintenance and use of 3 public, 6 staff, and 2 catalog computers and other equipment; supervise the collection and reporting of data and statistics on library use and trends.

The Director is expected to communicate effectively and maintain productive relationships with the staff, Board of Trustees, Library Foundation Board, Friends of the Library, City Council, City Administrator and staff, library directors in surrounding communities, and the federated library regional cooperative (SELCO), as well as the public.

We are looking for applicants who:

• have strong time management skills and are ready to set priorities and communicate these effectively
• have experience and/or knowledge of strategic planning and are ready to work with the Board to initiate a process that will involve a broad cross-section of the community.
• have good public speaking skills and are interested in making presentations to various organizations and groups to promote our library and enlist feedback and inspire participation in our programs and services.
• are ready to work on a library expansion/renovation project that involves vision and creativity to optimize the use of our space and services.

Candidates with MLS preferred; B.A. or B.S. from an accredited college or university and coursework or equivalent experience accepted. Minimum three years relevant work experience required. Supervisory experience preferred. Need a working knowledge of integrated library systems; knowledge of Sirsi-Dynix horizon and OCLC CatExpress preferred. Knowledge of MARC and AACR2 online cataloging required. Knowledge of, or course work pertaining to, accounting and financial management preferred. Excellent computer skills required.

Director position is a full time (40 hours per week) salaried, exempt position. Salary range is $40,753 - $53,401, with benefits. The Library Director is a member of the Minnesota Association of Professional Employees.

The Cannon Falls Library currently has 7200 usable square feet with a collection comprised of 37,000 items. The library has 10 employees (5.5 FTE), annual circulation of 90-100,000 in recent years, and a budget of $428,200 with a capital budget of $22,000.

Applications will be accepted through July 24, 2009. Position intended to begin in September but will remain open until filled. Applications are available at City Hall, 918 River Road, Cannon Falls, MN 55009; on the City's web site at www.ci.cannon-falls.mn.us; or by calling (507)263-9300. Candidates must file a complete application, cover letter and resume no later than 4:30 p.m., July 24, 2009. Cover letter and resume must accompany application but will not be accepted in lieu of completed application. Mail applications and resumes to:

Director Search Committee
Cannon Falls Library
306 West Mill Street
Cannon Falls, MN 55009

or email to jmiller@selco.info, with "Director Search Committee" as subject.

Contact: email to jmiller@selco.info, with "Director Search Committee" as subject.

Job pays: $40,753 - $53,401

Starts: September 2009

Apply by: July 24, 2009

Position: Library Services Assistant-Advanced/Lead
Library: Chalmer Davee Library at UW-River Falls

Description: Primary functions include creating and maintaining accurate serials order records; acquiring serials, both print and electronic; checking in print periodicals; maintaining accurate holdings in the Voyager catalog; and maintaining accurate financial records. This position involves using the library's integrated library system, record keeping and interacting with library vendors. Position frequently interacts with library staff, vendors, faculty and students, the UWRF accounting department via email, phone and formal correspondence. This position is under the general supervision of the Head of Technical Services and requires the successful candidate to recommend hiring, train and provide input on evaluations of student workers. Work hours are 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Monday - Friday, annually.

Contact: To apply for this position, you will be required to complete an online exam. Log on to http://wisc.jobs. Search for the job announcement by entering 0901755. Direct questions to Deb Schwab at (715) 425-3221 or e-mail debra.schwab@uwrf.edu.

Job pays: $15.106 per hour, plus excellent benefits

Starts:

Apply by: Friday, July 10, 2009

Position: Technical Services Assistant
Library: William Mitchell College of Law

Description: The primary purpose of this position is to provide support for the library's technical services operation. The Technical Services Assistant will perform tasks that include cataloging, processing cataloged materials, checking in serials, processing bindery, shelving complex materials, removing superseded materials, and assisting with other projects as requested.

Qualifications: Some college coursework that includes use of library bibliographic and research sources (library science coursework a plus) and minimum six months' previous work experience (library technical services preferred). OCLC (On-line computer library center), copy cataloging, or Innopac Millennium experience is helpful. Also required are superior attention to detail, ability to apply established procedures, protocols and systems with minimal direction, strong proof-reading, and data-entry, and basic computer skills and a strong team-player.

To apply please send cover letter and resume by mail to Human Resources, William Mitchell College of Law, 875 Summit Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105; by fax to (651) 290-8645; or by e-mail to hr@wmitchell.edu.

Members of under-represented groups are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE.

Contact: William Mitchell College of Law - Human Resources, hr@wmitchell.edu

Job pays:

Starts:

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Position: Library Director
Library: Marshall-Lyon County Library, Marshall, MN

Description: Exciting opportunity in a vibrant, diverse, rural community : the Marshall Lyon County Library (MLCL) is looking for an energetic, innovative, and service oriented library director to lead the MLCL library forward in new directions. Located on the historic prairies of southwest Minnesota, Marshall Minnesota has been named "One of the Best Small Towns in America" several times. The city is also home to Southwest Minnesota State University, a four-year public university offering a high quality education in the liberal arts and professions. The Marshall Lyon County library serves a population of 21,605 from the main library in Marshall, two branch libraries and through an outreach service. The city-county library is well supported with information technology, has the SIRSI Workflows automation system, an annual budget of $806,338, a staff of 9.48 FTEs, and is a member of the Plum Creek Regional Public Library System. There is also an active Friends of the Library group which raises additional funds for the library. The MLCL Foundation is in the midst of a fundraising campaign for a new main library building. The Library director reports to and is advised by a 9 member board of trustees. To view the full position description and follow links to more information about the community visit the library website at http://www.marshalllyonlibrary.org.

Minimum requirements: ALA accredited MLS, at least 5 years of progressively responsible library experience of which 3 years must be in library management, experience developing and managing a budget, valid driver's license. Preferred requirements: strong personnel management skills, evidence of strong communication skills both verbal and written, management experience in a public library working collaboratively with local government groups, fundraising and grant writing experience, ability to work well with a diverse community, evidence of innovative programming, experience in building management and/or renovation projects, experience with and understanding of emerging technologies in the information field.

Send resume with three references and cover letter to: Search Committee, Marshall-Lyon County Library, 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall, MN 56258 or e-mail: luanna@marshalllyonlibrary.org. An application form, a complete job description, and three pre-interview questions will be sent to you. Only complete application files will be considered. The Committee will begin its review of candidates on June 29, 2009. Preference will be given to applications submitted by that date but the position will remain open until filled. The goal is to fill the position by early August with a start date of September 1st. EOE.

Contact: Send resume with three references and cover letter to: Search Committee, Marshall-Lyon County Library, 301 W. Lyon St., Marshall, MN 56258 or e-mail: luanna@marshalllyonlibrary.org

Job pays: Salary range: $57,491-$76,648 DOQ, with excellent benefit package.

Starts: The goal is to fill the position by early August with a start date of September 1st.

Apply by: The Committee will begin its review of candidates on June 29, 2009. Preference will be given to applications submitted by that date but the position will remain open until filled.

Position: Collections Manager
Library: Fargo Public Library, Fargo, ND

Description: The Fargo Public Library is a progressive community library that has opened a new full-service branch library in 2007 and a new main library in 2009. The library includes state of the art technology and a beautiful setting to work in. Fargo Public Library promotes a team environment and the professional development of the staff.

Seeking a dynamic, energetic, user-oriented librarian to provide leadership, organization and management skills.

Responsibilities: Responsible for the effective administration of the library's collection development program; coordinating selection of all new and withdrawal of unserviceable materials to/from the collection; work with the collection development team to manage the materials budget and acquisitions process, including supervision of technical services staff.

Qualifications: A MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, 3+ yrs professional experience with at least 2 yrs supervisory experience in collection development, acquisitions, or technical services administration; ability to work as part of a team in a constantly changing environment and excellent customer skills.

Apply online at www.cityoffargo.com/hr/apply or at Job Service. Open Until Filled Call 800-247-0985 for application. EOE

Contact: Apply online at www.cityoffargo.com/hr/apply Call 800-247-0985 for application. EOE

Job pays: Salary $42,064-$46,029/yr, plus benefits, dependent on qualifications and experience.

Starts: Negotiable

Apply by: Open until filled

Position: Media Specialist
Library: Minneapolis Public Schools

Description: We have fulltime openings at 3 middle schools and 4 elementary schools and part-time openings at an additional 3 schools at this time. We are seeking enthusiastic and skilled people who have both a teaching license and media specialist certification to join our team of professionals.

Contact: http://humanresources.mpls.k12.mn.us/ProspectiveEmployees.html or for more information: Jean Doolittle, jean.doolittle@mpls.k12.mn.us 12-668-0243 or Diane Wallace-Reid, diane.wallace-reid@mpls.k12.mn.us 612-668-0263

Job pays: teacher salary based on education and experience

Starts: August, 2009

Apply by: ongoing