Upgrading My Skills

It's been a little while since I've posted anything new here. I've been busy working on a few different little projects, a self branded website for myself, Genesis Font. I've also been trying to make a post every now and then on my internet handle, PuReWebDev.

I've been working for an online marketing company as well, doing some SEO work and development. The development part is the part I really enjoy, even though I produce rather impressive results with the marketing. I still get to do my own affiliate retail marketing as well.

This year in general has been interesting to say the least. Lots of changes to speak of, but in regards to technology, I've been spending a lot of time focusing on jQuery, as well as standards compliant coding, xhtml and css. I'm happy to do things the right way, and it's a great feeling knowing that you've coded something properly, and makes you wonder how you've managed to do things any other way.

I've spotted some new market opportunities that I'm going to exploit later this year. Fantastic idea, no one is doing, and kind of makes you wonder why that is. I actually have to set up a server to get it all going,

ASSISTANT CATALOGER: MN Historical Society

OB ANNOUNCEMENT POSTING

ASSISTANT CATALOGER, NHPRC

The Minnesota Historical Society’s Library, Publications & Collections division seeks applicants for an Assistant Cataloger, National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) to process and catalog back logged archival collection materials in a variety of physical forms.  This is a full-time, project position (2,088 annual hours) located at the History Center in St. Paul, MN working through December 31, 2011.  Renewal dependent upon available funding and program need.

Summary of Work:  Responsibilities include: 1) processes extensive collections of manuscripts and government records; 2) prepares catalog records, detailed finding aids, indexes, administrative and database records, and other sorts of technical and descriptive metadata; 3) creates all descriptive metadata in accordance with prescribed national standards, emerging standards and technologies, and MHS practices; and 4) adapts quickly to rapidly changing workflows, processes, and duties involved in archival processing and control.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two year post high school training and/or degree plus one year program experience.
• Practical knowledge of office filing systems and record keeping practices.
• High degree of technical knowledge relating to metadata creation, encoding, and management.
• Basic knowledge of archival principles and practice, approaching that gained through a formal archival training program, informed by an understanding and commitment to sustainable processing and metadata practices for managing collection materials.
• Practical experience with archival appraisal, acquisitioning, and processing methods and techniques.
• Ability to communicate and to establish positive relations with other staff.
• Demonstrated experience working with common office productivity and specialized software applications.
• Physical ability to lift and maneuver cubic foot boxes weighing 40 pounds.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in history or a related field.
• Knowledge of MHS collections.
• Knowledge of Minnesota history.

Salary:  $2,856.00 monthly minimum.

Application Deadline:  Must be received or post-marked no later than July 16, 2010.

To Apply:  Send an MHS application, cover letter, and resume to:  Minnesota Historical Society, Human Resources Department, Assistant Cataloger, NHPRC position, 345 Kellogg Blvd W, St. Paul, MN 55102.  To be considered an applicant, you must submit all requested materials.  If not complete, your application materials will not be accepted and your materials will be returned.  For an application, see our website at www.mnhs.org/about/jobs or call MHS Job Line 651-259-3181.  EEO

SSPiN general membership meeting

SSPiN general membership meeting

Friday, June 25, 10:00AM-12:00PM, Saint Cloud Public Library

MLA’s Support Staff and Paraprofessional Interest section (SSPiN) is holding its general membership meeting Friday, June 25, 2010 from 10:00AM to noon at the St. Cloud Public Library (1300 W Saint Germain St, St. Cloud, MN). The meeting will be followed by a potluck lunch and the SSPiN Executive Board meeting. All attendees are invited to join the lunch and the board meeting. This event is for anyone who works in a library or information center of any kind at a supporting level, or anyone interested in support staff issues. If you have any questions, contact Jo Ann Toussaint at 651-962-5409 or j9toussaint@stthomas.edu.

Librarians Do Gaga

A bit of nerdy library fun.