[MNASIS-L] Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library - Job Announcement - New Posting

[VanCura, MaryAnn (MDE)]

Posted on behalf of Catherine Durivage, Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library, State Library Services.

This is a full-time librarian position, located in Faribault, and open to all qualified applicants.

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From: Durivage, Catherine (MDE)

Sent: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 10:35 AM

Subject: Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library - Job Announcement - New Posting



The following position at the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library (Faribault) is now open to all qualified applicants. Position announcement is pasted in below. The closing date for this new posting is July 6, 2010. For more information please contact Catherine A. Durivage at 507-384-6860 or catherine.durivage at state.mn.us.





Library/Information Resource Services Specialist



$ 18.10-$ 26.39 hourly, $ 37,793-$ 55,102 annually



Date Posted:            06/22/2010

Closing Date:           07/06/2010

Hiring Agency:          Education Dept

Division/Bureau:        State Library Services (MBTBL)

Location:               Faribault



Who May Apply:   Open to all qualified job seekers

Posting Number:  10EDUC000027

Employment Conditions:   Permanent, Full-time

Work Shift:             Day Shift

Days of Work:           Monday-Friday, 08:30 AM-05:00 PM

Travel Required:         no

Job Grouping:           Education and Libraries

Classified Status:       Classified





Job Description: To provide quality library service to the customers of the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library (MBTBL) and to the students and staff at the Minnesota State Academy for the Blind (MSAB).



Minimum Qualifications: A Masters degree in Library Science AND a minimum of six (6) months of professional experience as a Librarian with responsibility for performing or directing library information services; directing or providing references services; and cataloging, indexing, acquisitions, and searches to library users of a large and diverse public, institutional or organization library.



If you meet the above criteria, please describe your work experience in the following:



1. The use of the principles and practices of library sciences and library operations sufficient to develop and administer a system of diverse/specialized technical library information services.



2. Working with Section 508 standards and W3C guidelines.



3. Working with web design software and webpage design.



Requires occasional lifting, carrying or moving objects ranging from 10-50 pounds.



Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of integrated library systems, such as Keystone Library Automated Systems Inc. (KLAS), principles and procedures sufficient to ensure the implementation of automated library operations, including circulation and inter-library loans of materials, cataloging and classification of materials.



Working knowledge of braille.



Selection Process: The selection process is a resume-based, skill-matching process. Your resume will be entered into a database. The software program matches your skills with the skills needed to perform the duties of the position. If your skills match the required skills for this position, the department may contact you.



If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another.



How to Apply:   You are strongly encouraged to submit your resume to the database through the online Resume Builder at https://statejobs.doer.state.mn.us/ResumeBuilder. You may copy and paste your existing resume or let the software create a resume for you. You may edit your resume later should your contact information or experience change. The Resume Builder also collects your work preference information so we can match you with this posting and future job openings to which you apply.



If you have already submitted a resume to this database within the last 12 months that clearly identifies your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience, you do not need to submit another. However, to ensure consideration for this position, both new and returning applicants need to apply directly to this posting number by visiting:  http://www.careers.state.mn.us/.



Current State Employees: Please note that employment provisions (including but not limited to seniority and leave accrual) vary among the three branches of Minnesota State government. When considering a job with another branch of state government, you are highly encouraged to explore these differences. For assistance, please direct questions to both your current and anticipated Human Resources offices.



If you wish to apply with a paper copy, submit your resume AND a completed State of Minnesota Employment Application form to: Minnesota Management Budget (MMB), 400 Centennial Office Building, 658 Cedar Street, St. Paul, MN 55155. Be sure to indicate the posting number of this job on your application. The paper application is available on the State Employment Web and MMB web sites, at any state agency HR office, or by calling 651-259-3637.



Contact for More Information:   Catherine Durivage, 507/384-6860 catherine.durivage at state.mn.us


Catherine A. Durivage, Library Program Director
Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library
State Library Services / Minnesota Department of Education
388 SE 6th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021-6340
507.384.6860 direct
507.333.4828 main
507.333.4832 fax
Catherine.Durivage at state.mn.us
Website: www.education.state.mn<http://www.education.state.mn/> then click on link to Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library under the Learning Support Tab