MN Internship: Children’s Library Internship – Minneapolis Central Library (Hennepin County Library)

Children’s Library Internship – Minneapolis Central Library (Hennepin County Library )

Department Description:

The Children’s Library at the Minneapolis Central Library primarily serves children from birth to 6th grade, families, and teachers. The Children’s Library has a unique and historic collection of more than 120,000 children’s books, DVDs, and audio materials that circulate to the youth and families of the Twin Cities area and beyond.

 
Commitment:

One Semester, 8 hours per week, January 2012 through May 2012.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Minneapolis Central Library – Children’s Library

Hennepin County Library

300 Nicollet Mall

Minneapolis, MN 55401

Application Deadline:
December 29, 2011

Duties:
Duties may include the following:

• Provide direct information services in the Children’s Library
• Assist with collection development work, to include:
• Pull books and other materials from collections for review
• Process books and other materials through catalog
• Perform general collection maintenance activities, such as shelving, sorting, labeling, etc.
• Create and supplement book displays
• Provide support for children’s programming.

Requirements:

Candidate must currently be enrolled in a library program or be a recent library graduate. Applicant must have completed coursework in information services, and have an interest in youth services and/or collection development. Candidate should not have completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to: Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org

(612)543-8579

MN Internship: Preservation Internship, Hennepin County Library

The Preservation department with Hennepin County Library plays a vital role in ensuring the long-term viability of the Library’s print collections through repair and restoration measures, book binding, preservation photocopy, and other preservation methods. The Bindery/Preservation department also performs a consulting and educational function for staff on preservation matters

Commitment:
One semester, 6 to 10 hours per week, January 2012 – May 2012.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Application Deadline:
December 16, 2011

Duties:
Duties may include the following:
• Preservation bookbinding
• Construction of preservation enclosures for library materials
• Simple mending of library materials
• General processing of library materials including some clerical work

Requirements:
Candidate must have attention to detail and good manual dexterity.
Coursework and/or experience in book preservation helpful but not necessary.
Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:
Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952.847.8579
bamckenzie@hclib.org

MN Internship Posting: Library Outreach Services Internship for Hennepin County Library

Library Outreach Services Internship
Hennepin County Library

Outreach promotes the use of the library by the nontraditional or under-served user through the development and support of programs and services.

The Outreach Department's goal is to bring the experience of the library and its resources to the community - in their homes, senior living facilities, rehabilitation centers, the correctional facilities of the county and through events held at the library.

Commitment:
One semester, 4 to 8 hours per week, January 2012 to May 2012.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Main work location is at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, with some work in Downtown Minneapolis at the Juvenile Detention Center, in Plymouth at the Adult Correctional Facility, and in Minnetonka at the County Home School.

Application Deadline:
December 16, 2011

Duties:
Duties may include the following:

· Provide direct information services working at the At Home phoneline

· Assist in classifying / organizing Adult Correctional Facility collection

· Assist in compiling and analyzing data for Adult Correctional Facility programs and

  Deposit Collection booktalking program

· Assist in creating documents for use in Large Print book club kits, including writing

   book discussion questions

· Assist with Read to Me, a family literacy program, at the Adult Correctional Facility

· Assist in the creation, implementation and evaluation of a reading interest survey

  for use with the Deposit Collection sites, at the Adult Correctional Facility, and at      

· Assist in weekly filling of information requests from Adult Correctional Facility the

  County Home School     

· Plan, develop, and implement a book discussion group at the Adult Correctional    

  Facility (women's) and District 287 (teens) 

· Plan, develop, and implement a project of interest related to Outreach

Requirements:
Candidate must currently be enrolled in a library program or a recent library school graduate.  Applicant must have completed coursework in reference / information services.  Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org
(952) 847-8579

MN Internship: Circulation Services Internship, Hennepin County Library

Circulation Services Internship, Hennepin County Library 

Circulation Services provides access to library collections through processing materials, facilitating patron use of technology, and explaining HCL circulation policies to build confident, self-reliant users and fulfill Hennepin County Library’s mission to nourish minds, transform lives and build community together.  The goal of this service area is to provide circulation and materials handling service that is responsive to our patrons needs by using research-based information when developing library services.

Commitment:
One semester, 4 - 6 hours per week, January 2012 – May 2012.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Main work location is at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, with some work at other library locations within Hennepin County.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2011

Duties:

• Assist in the development of measures for evaluating workload to ensure accurate staffing resources.
• Coordinate the analysis of data from library circulation statistics.

·         Assist in the development of methods for evaluating customer satisfaction.

• Understand, interpret and analyze data to present to stakeholders.
• Assist in literature and web-based reviews on issues of relevance.
• Create on-going process of assessment.
• Utilize best practices for assessment tools and processes.

Requirements:  

Coursework and/or experience in collecting, auditing and merging data.

Experience or coursework in applying statistical concepts and tools to workplace situations.

Ability to handle and protect confidential and sensitive data with integrity.

Ability to take responsibility for meeting deadlines and making progress without direct supervision.

Strong computer skills, particularly use of Microsoft Office and relational databases,

and general internet and electronic communications.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org

(612)543-8579

LIBT 2900: Library/Information Agency Internship

Please contact jennifer.sippel@minneapolis.edu if you plan to register for or have any questions about the Library Information Agency Internship for Spring 2012. 

MN Paid Internship Posting: Archive – Processing Clerk, MN Public Radio

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title:                                                        Archive – Processing Clerk              

Date Written/revised:                                     September 2011

Grade Level:                                                  N/A

                                   

FLSA Status:                                                 Full-time (40 hours/week), Non-Exempt

                                                                        Temporary: 2-4 months (max)

           

Reports to:                                                      Director, Archives

                                   

Department:                                                   Broadcast Ops

Location:                                                        St. Paul, MN

Position Summary:

Help build the creation of a collection inventory of MPR’s physical holdings of reels, DATs, CDs and other media.  This position is funded through a grant from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting as part of the American Archive initiative to build a comprehensive public broadcast inventory.

Position Responsibility: 

• Pull media (reels, DATs, CDs) from the archive, enter the item’s information into a database, attaching any relevant scans and images to the record
• Ensure information is captured with attention to detail and consistency
• Understand various metadata standards (PB Core, Dublin Core)
• Document  and report anomalies to Inventory Manager
• Track your work and report your progress to the Inventory Manager

Required Education and Experience:

Computer competency with a comfort working in various databases, software and platforms.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Understanding of the importance of metadata application, the need for preservation of cultural heritage and a desire to accurately represent the item in an inventory
• Demonstrated experience working in large collections
• Experience processing collections, particularly data entry

Reporting To This Position:

N/A

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position with or without reasonable accommodation

• Physical Demands: 
• Required to move about in an office environment and sit for extended periods of time
• Reach with hands and arms
• Balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Frequent use of hands for data entry/keystrokes and simple grasping.  
• Working Conditions: 
• Moderate noise level
• Occasional exposure to prevalent weather conditions.

Relocation allowance is not available.  Parking or bus pass reimbursed. More information about American Public Media is available online: www.americanpublicmedia.org

 Please contact Jenel Farrell jfarrell@mpr.org ASAP with your interest in this position.

MN Internship Posting: Preservation Internship, Hennepin County Library

Preservation Internship
Hennepin County Library

The Preservation department with Hennepin County Library plays a vital role in ensuring the long-term viability of the Library’s print collections through repair and restoration measures, book binding, preservation photocopy, and other preservation methods. The Bindery/Preservation department also performs a consulting and educational function for staff on preservation matters

Commitment:
One semester, 6 to10 hours per week, September 2011 – December 2011.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Application Deadline:
August 26, 2011

Duties:
Duties may include the following:
• Preservation bookbinding
• Construction of preservation enclosures for library materials
• Simple mending of library materials
• General processing of library materials including some clerical work

Requirements:
Candidate must have attention to detail and good manual dexterity.
Coursework and/or experience in book preservation helpful but not necessary.
Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:
Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952.847.8579
bamckenzie@hclib.org

MN Internship Posting: Outreach Services

Library Outreach Services Internship

Hennepin County Library



Outreach promotes the use of the library by the nontraditional or under-served user through the development and support of programs and services.



The Outreach Department's goal is to bring the experience of the library and its resources to the community - in their homes, senior living facilities, rehabilitation centers, the correctional facilities of the county and through events held at the library.

Commitment:

One semester, 4 to 8 hours per week, September 2011 to December 2011.



Wage:

This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.



Location:

Main work location is at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, with some work in Downtown Minneapolis at the Juvenile Detention Center, in Plymouth at the Adult Correctional Facility, and in Minnetonka at the County Home School.



Application Deadline:

August 19, 2011

Duties:

Duties may include the following:

· Provide direct information services working at the At Home phoneline

· Assist in classifying / organizing Adult Correctional Facility collection

· Assist in compiling and analyzing data for Adult Correctional Facility programs and

Deposit Collection booktalking program

· Assist in creating documents for use in Large Print book club kits, including writing

book discussion questions

· Assist with Read to Me, a family literacy program, at the Adult Correctional Facility

· Assist in the creation, implementation and evaluation of a reading interest survey

for use with the Deposit Collection sites, at the Adult Correctional Facility, and at

· Assist in weekly filling of information requests from Adult Correctional Facility the

County Home School

· Plan, develop, and implement a book discussion group at the Adult Correctional

Facility (women's) and District 287 (teens)

· Plan, develop, and implement a project of interest related to Outreach

Requirements:

Candidate must currently be enrolled in a library program or a recent library school graduate. Applicant must have completed coursework in reference / information services. Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:

Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:

Barb McKenzie

Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale

12601 Ridgedale Drive

Minnetonka, MN 55305

bamckenzie@hclib.org

(952) 847-8579

Ramsey County Library Internship

Looking for a late summer or fall internship? Check this one out!

Position: Comic Book Club Intern (unpaid)
Library: Ramsey County Library, North St. Paul, MN

Description: The Comic Book Club is a partnership between the North St. Paul Community Center and the North St. Paul branch of the Ramsey County Library, and sponsored by The Source Comics and Games. The Comic Book Club is open to anyone who is interested in reading comics, talking about comics, drawing comics or learning about the comic industry, but is primarily targeted to middle-schoolers and younger teens. There is a weekly Open Reading event at the Community Center, and there are special Comic Book Club events held monthly. As well as focusing on all things comic related, activities also include playing games and watching movies.

The Comic Book Club was founded by and is staffed by a Community Center volunteer, in conjunction with the Teen Librarian at Maplewood Library. One unpaid internship position is immediately available to work with the volunteer and Teen Librarian to coordinate Comic Book Club programming. This internship is a great opportunity to work directly with youth, and create a direct link between comic books and graphic novels and literacy.

Responsibilities Will Include:

• Staffing the Open Reading Room each Tuesday from 4:00-6:00 p.m.
• Staffing monthly Comic Book Club events on the third Thursday of the month from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
• Work with Comic Book Club volunteer and Teen Librarian to brainstorm programming ideas
• Work with The Source on donations and gaming/programming possibilities
• Outreach with the greater comic book community for possible collaborations
• Engage with youth in a meaningful manner to encourage ownership and relationship with the library
• Coordinate snacks and clean up after club

Qualifications:

• Minnesota Voluntary Certification, ALA-APA Library Support Staff Certification, MLIS, or current enrollment in an undergraduate or graduate-level library information science program
• Interest in programming for youth
• Knowledge of and interest in comic books/graphic novels
• Ability to work independently and on a team

Work Schedule: Two hours every Tuesday from 4-6 p.m.; Two hours the third Thursday from 6-8 p.m.

Duration: Four-month commitment required

Application: Send a resume and intern application to Amy Boese via email at aboese@ramsey.lib.mn.us or via U.S. Mail at Amy Boese, Maplewood Library, 3025 Southlawn Dr, Maplewood, MN 55109. Background check will be administered prior to appointment.

Contact: Amy Boese, aboese@ramsey.lib.mn.us; 651-724-6065

MN Internship Posting: Outreach Services

Library Outreach Services Internship
Hennepin County Library

Outreach promotes the use of the library by the nontraditional or under-served user through the development and support of programs and services.

The Outreach Department's goal is to bring the experience of the library and its resources to the community - in their homes, senior living facilities, rehabilitation centers, the correctional facilities of the county and through events held at the library.

Commitment:
One semester, 4 to 8 hours per week, June 2011 to August 2011.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Main work location is at the Ridgedale Library, 12601 Ridgedale Dr., Minnetonka, with some work in Downtown Minneapolis at the Juvenile Detention Center, in Plymouth at the Adult Correctional Facility, and in Minnetonka at the County Home School.

Application Deadline:
May 6, 2011

Duties:
Duties may include the following:

· Provide direct information services working at the At Home phoneline

· Assist in classifying / organizing Adult Correctional Facility collection

· Assist in compiling and analyzing data for Adult Correctional Facility programs and

Deposit Collection booktalking program

· Assist in creating documents for use in Large Print book club kits, including writing

Book discussion questions

· Assist with Read to Me, a family literacy program, at the Adult Correctional Facility

· Assist in the creation, implementation and evaluation of a reading interest survey

for use with the Deposit Collection sites, at the Adult Correctional Facility, and at

· Assist in weekly filling of information requests from Adult Correctional Facility the

County Home School

· Plan, develop, and implement a book discussion group at the Adult Correctional

Facility (women's) and District 287 (teens)

· Plan, develop, and implement a project of interest related to Outreach

Requirements:
Candidate must currently be enrolled in a library program or a recent library school graduate. Applicant must have completed coursework in reference / information services. Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
bamckenzie@hclib.org
(952) 847-8579

MN Internship - Preservation

Preservation Internship
Hennepin County Library

The Preservation department with Hennepin County Library plays a vital role in ensuring the long-term viability of the Library’s print collections through repair and restoration measures, book binding, preservation photocopy, and other preservation methods. The Bindery/Preservation department also performs a consulting and educational function for staff on preservation matters

Commitment:
One semester, 4 to 8 hours per week, May 2011 – August 2011.

Wage:
This is an unpaid position which could be for college credit or work experience.

Location:
Minneapolis Central Library, 300 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

Application Deadline:
April 8, 2011

Duties:
Duties may include the following:

• Preservation bookbinding
• Construction of preservation enclosures for library materials
• Simple mending of library materials
• General processing of library materials including some clerical work

Requirements:
Candidate must have attention to detail and good manual dexterity.

Coursework and/or experience in book preservation helpful but not necessary.

Candidate has not completed an internship with Hennepin County Library in the past.

To Apply and For Questions:
Submit a resume and brief cover letter outlining your qualifications for this internship to:

Barb McKenzie
Hennepin County Library - Ridgedale
12601 Ridgedale Drive
Minnetonka, MN 55305
952.847.8579

bamckenzie@hclib.org