“Visit the new Video ELM site to hear stories from staff in Minnesota libraries, library systems, and statewide organizations like History Day highlighting the importance of ELM resources in their daily work and lives. If you’d like to submit your story, we’d love to include it on our site and share with the library community. Don’t be shy! The more, the merrier! Each story added helps promote ELM’s usage and awareness. Please consider being a voice for ELM. When you go to Video ELM to record a video, simply click on the large plus sign, follow the prompts, and consider these three questions in your recording.
What is your name?
Where do you work and what is your position?
How do you see the ELM databases used in your school, university, public library, or organization? Or how do you see the impact of ELM databases on Minnesota residents?
If you don’t make a recording, don’t worry. Just enjoy the videos and share! Participate today!”
January marks when CMLE has a turnover in its Board members. It is also the meeting where we do the yearly election of officers to serve on the Executive Committee. Each year I marvel at the knowledge around the table and the generosity of Board members in giving of their time.
A few facts about the CMLE Governing Board:
As a multitype library system, created in MN Statute, a Governing Board is required to oversee finance and services that serve regional needs.
The Board includes eleven members, consisting of seven citizen members (not employed in library or information services) and four library workers representing academic, public regional libraries, school media centers and special libraries.
Citizen members are appointed by the cooperating regional system boards, GRRL and ECRL in the Central MN region.
The number of representatives from each regional system board is determined in proportion to population, with a minimum of two citizen representatives from any system. On this Board, five are GRRL appointees, two are ECRL appointees.
For additional information about length of term or other details, see the CMLE Bylaws.
The 2016 slate of Officers (Executive Committee) include:
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.
Partnering with libraries for visioning, advocating, and educating
Oh my! Here are some amazing “improvements” that you can make to your house or perhaps you can just dream about them.
