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CMLE needs a new Office Administrator
Sadly, Sheri Olson is leaving us, so CMLE finds itself in need of a permanent, part-time replacement. Please share this information widely with people you know who might be a great fit for our CMLE team. Thanks! Patricia-
Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE)
Office Administrator
The Central MN Libraries Exchange (CMLE) is part of a statewide network of MN multitype library systems. CMLE serves 320 libraries or K-12 school media centers. Services are driven by the dynamic needs of library and school media center personnel in the 12-county Central MN region. The person in this part-time position provides administrative and programmatic support. Visit cmle.org for a better sense of what CMLE is all about!
Primary Responsibilities
- Be a member of a team that provides library-specific communications and marketing activities so that programmatic objectives are met and professionals in the library field receive needed information and resources via multiple communication channels including social media.
- Identify, develop, oversee, manage, or promote events that fit identified professional development needs.
- Maintain processes and systems that support established records retention schedules, Board governance administration, and financial backup.
- Participate as needed with special projects or initiatives, and other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Associate of Arts (AA) degree.
- Comfort with computers and working in a multiple-tab window environment.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills to be used across multiple venues.
- Demonstrated ability to take initiative, work independently, organize efficiently, manage/coordinate multiple tasks, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrated ability to fluently use advanced features of Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Excellent customer service skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience as staff or a volunteer in a nonprofit organization.
- Experience writing in a professional environment, e.g., newsletter articles, blog posts, promotional materials, etc.
- Administrative experience using WordPress, Facebook, Twitter, and Google Apps.
Compensation and Perks
- 25 hours per week, flexible schedule on site, with some possible telecommuting. Position could include more hours in the event of a funding increase.
- Salary range of $16 – $18 per hour starting, depending on experience.
- Pro-rated vacation, sick leave, holidays, and PERA pension.
Essential Duties
- Communicating in English across all work areas.
- Interacting with other employees and clients.
- Moving office and other supplies weighing up to 40 pounds occasionally.
- Ability to travel independently on system business occasionally.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
How to apply: Please send a print resume and cover letter indicating your interest in the CMLE Office Administrator position to: Chris Palmer, cmERDC/CMLE, 570 1st. St. SE. St. Cloud, MN 56304. Review of applications: Application review begins March 4, 2016. Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Free webinar about eBooks Minnesota
In a recent post, we shared the good news about the current “preview mode” stage of the development of eBooks Minnesota. All Minnesota library staff are encouraged to test it out before it goes live to the public on February 29th. Missed this earlier post? Click here to get up to speed.
Minitex is now offering library staff an opportunity to learn more….
“This webinar (Wednesday, February 17) will provide a detailed overview of Ebooks Minnesota and the BiblioBoard Library platform. Attendees will gain an understanding of the parameters and focus of the project and see a demonstration of the navigation and content on BiblioBoard, the PatronsFirst mobile library. Nick Banitt, head of the Ebooks Minnesota Working Group, will be there to answer your questions.” Register for this webinar now!
State Library updates: 2/4/16
TO: Minnesota Libraries FROM: State Library Services DATE: February 4, 2016 SUBJECT: Updates from State Library ServicesWe’re Hiring! Position Open at the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library State Library Services is excited to announce that the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library is now hiring an Audio Visual Education Specialist. Based in Faribault, this new position will run the library’s volunteer-driven recording program, creating digital audio recordings for library patrons. Applications will be accepted through February 16. To access the job posting and apply online, visit Minnesota’s Online Job Application website and search for job opening ID #2799. For more information, please contact Catherine Durivage (507-384-6860).Learn How Your Library Can Feed Hungry Kids Fewer than 15 percent of Minnesota kids who benefit from the free or reduced-price school lunch program have access to summer and afterschool food programs. Limited access to free food programs, particularly during the summer, leaves many children hungry. Public libraries can help make sure kids have access to nutritious food when school is not in session. Begin planning your summer 2016 participation by attending an informational webinar on February 24, 2016 at 11 a.m. Jenny Butcher, USDA Summer Food Service Program Coordinator at MDE, will share how you can get involved. There is no need to pre-register. Please join the WebEx meeting online (meeting number 594 625 833) or call in at 1-888-742-5095 (conference code 874 403 3672). Please contact Jen Verbrugge (651-582-8356) with questions or to request a reasonable accommodation to participate in this event. Note: MDE requires a two-week advance notice in order to provide the requested accommodation and requires a 48-hour notice in order to cancel a requested accommodation.Introducing Ebooks Minnesota! Dozens of librarians contributed valuable input throughout the 2014 Explore eBooks MN project. Taking to heart the primary interests identified by participants in the ebook summit, State Library Services and Minitex partnered to build a statewide ebook collection that complements the resources already available through most Minnesota libraries. Ebooks Minnesota is now available for you to explore at www.ebooksmn.org.With a focus on providing access to quality books from Minnesota’s many independent publishers, Ebooks Minnesota’s opening day collection includes about 3,000 titles from publishers such as ABDO, Lerner Publishing Group, Cherry Lake Publishing, University of Minnesota Press, Milkweed Press, and Coffeehouse Press. These independent presses publish ebooks on a wide variety of topics from sharks to ethnic cooking and in an assortment of genres from graphic novels to literary fiction. There is no limit to the number of titles that can be checked out at any time and readers can keep titles as long as they wish. Access the collection online or download an app for your device via the App Store, Google Play, or Kindle Fire HD. Ebooks Minnesota was made possible in part by funding from the Minnesota Department of Education through a Library Services and Technology Act grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Please contact Jen Nelson (651-582-8791) with questions or for more information. In response to the expressed need for more ebook device training, two Minnesota librarians—Stephanie Langer (Kitchigami Regional Library System) and Emily Kissane (MDE, State Library Services)—joined colleagues from North and South Dakota for ILEAD North Dakota. The program, a continuing education program designed to cultivate technology and leadership skills, was part of ILEAD USA (Innovative Librarians Explore, Apply and Discover), an initiative funded by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Stephanie and Emily worked with their team to develop a website that consolidates help and information about popular ebook platforms. Go to the eContent website. The site will continue to grow with new eContent initiatives in the three states, and with contributions from you. To submit content or for more information about ILEAD North Dakota, please contact Emily Kissane (651-582-8508). Supporting Creative Solutions to Service Gaps Extending Library Services through a Pilot Project Serving Underserved Youth We’re excited to support these efforts to improve access to high-quality library services that address local needs. Please contact Jen Nelson (651-582-8791) with questions or for more information about the projects. This service is provided to you at no charge by Minnesota Department of Education 1500 Highway 36 West, Roseville, Minnesota 55113 – 651.582.8200. |
Caucus materials for the classroom
Here at CMLE, we simply love the work of Julie Greller, who publishes A Media Specialists Guide to the Internet. Often, her content is so good, we simply have nothing to add, and would rather just shine the light on her good work!
She really hit the nail on the head this week with her helpful student resources, lesson plans, and videos to prepare for the March 1st Minnesota caucus. As we see a surge in young people who perk up and show interest in the political process, lets be well stocked in keeping them learning and engaged! Check out Julie’s 15 resources, lesson plans, and videos here.
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