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Looking for a job? St. Cloud State is hiring for a Systems Librarian!

At CMLE, you know we want you to be happy in your job. Sometimes it takes a while to find the right place for you in this lovely profession – I myself have been in a few places until I landed in just the right job. (Yes: this one!)

So consider applying for this job at St. Cloud State!

Here is the info, and you can contact them with any questions:

ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY
invites applications for the position of:
Systems Librarian
SALARY: Depends on Qualifications
OPENING DATE: 12/27/18
CLOSING DATE: 01/27/19 11:59 PM
DESCRIPTION:
SCSU invites applications for a Systems Librarian. This is a probationary tenure-track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. Reporting to the Dean of University Library, the successful candidate will:
RESPONSIBILITIES:
  •  Lead and support all phases of systems-related projects including implementation, administration, configuration, and documentation within the various aspects and functions of the integrated library system.
  • Serves as a key member of the University Library’s team to collaborate and work closely with campus Information Technology Services to ensure systems integrate seamlessly to support effective storage, retrieval, and access to library resources and the institutional repository.
  • Work with ILS and other library system and resource vendors in troubleshooting, developing new system capabilities, and advocating for improvements to ensure best practices and resource alignment.
  • Engages as part of the University Library team on resource management, open source initiatives and library integrative technologies.
  • Leads the robust development, maintenance, and usability testing of the University Library’s web presence
  • Coordinate these multiple library-related systems and technology projects engaging in this work as part of a consortia environment (MNState, MNPals, Minitex, and others)
  • Communicate and translate systems and technology concepts, issues, and opportunities within and among diverse academic communities, assuring a consistent and constantly improving library user experience.
  • Shape library’s technological future by exploring and advocating for user-centered library systems and applications that advance the mission of University Library and St Cloud State University.

*Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for the Inter Faculty Organization which can be found at: www.ifo.org

QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:

  • ALA-accredited master’s degree in library information science or international equivalent degree at the time of application.
  • One year minimum experience with library systems, including integrated library systems, institutional repository platforms, or other library-specific systems or software.
  • Working knowledge of HTML/XHTML/HTML5, CSS, Javascript, and/or XML.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage, implement, and assess projects.
  • Experience with troubleshooting library-related systems technologies, including working with vendor support for third-party systems.
  • Ability to communicate technical information to diverse audiences.
  • Ability to thrive in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Evidence of demonstrated ability to teach and work with persons from culturally diverse backgrounds.

Preferred:

  • 3-5 years of experience in system management experience with integrated library systems (Ex Libris Alma/Primo or with an equivalent system)
  • Experience with web design, maintenance, usability testing or user experience
  • Experience with content management systems, such as LibGuides, WordPress, and/or Drupal, and institutional repository platforms or software.
  • Experience communicating and articulating analytical data, reporting, and assessment.
  • Demonstrated ability to design and teach classes, workshops, or training as well as.
  • Professional experience working in an academic library.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Founded in 1869, St. Cloud State is an award-winning regional public university and proud member of the Minnesota State Universities & Colleges system. The 100-acre campus is about an hour northwest of Minneapolis and St. Paul, along the oak-crowned west bank of the Mississippi River. St. Cloud State students prepare for life, work and citizenship by exploring the world around them and making it better. St. Cloud State employees value active and applied learning, community engagement, sustainability, and global and cultural understanding. These commitments complement more than 200 majors, minors and pre-professional programs, 60 graduate programs and 250 student clubs and organizations. St. Cloud State began as a normal school in 1869 and became St. Cloud State Teachers College in 1921. Bachelor’s degrees were first offered in 1925. Master’s degrees debuted in 1957. In 1975, the institution became St. Cloud State University. In recent years, the University added applied doctoral programs in Higher Education Administration and Educational Administration and Leadership. A diverse mix of students from Midwestern towns and U.S. metropolitan areas are learning alongside more than 1,000 international students from about 80 nations.

Additional information on St. Cloud State University can be found at:  http://www.stcloudstate.edu

To apply for this position, please continue the process via this website or directly at: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/stcloudstate/default.cfm

Application Review begins January 27, 2019; position is open until filled.
Only complete applications will be considered. A complete application will include the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for three (3) current, professional references
  • Copies of Transcript(s) (undergraduate/graduate/PhD); if advanced to finalist, official transcripts will be required.

Contact Information:
Robin Ewing, Search Committee Chair
University Library Chair
Phone: 320-308-2093
E-mail: rlewing@stcloudstate.edu

Why Work For Us
GREAT BENEFITS PACKAGE! The State of Minnesota offers a comprehensive benefits package including low cost medical and dental insurance, employer paid life insurance, short and long term disability, pre-tax flexible spending accounts, retirement plan, tax-deferred compensation, generous vacation and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays each year.

St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQ, persons with disabilities and veterans. The university is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State is Dr. Ellyn Bartges. For additional information, contact the Office for Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 102.

Looking to share your knowledge? Try some adjunct teaching!

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St. Cloud State is looking for applicants to join their pool of people who would be able to share their professional experience with students. Check out these different areas, and think about contributing your ideas to others who want to improve their skills!

If you want to talk about putting together a syllabus, or putting together information about classes, I am happy to work on it with you so you are ready to go! (I’ve taught Master’s level library classes for more than a decade now, so know my way around a syllabus.)

University Archives Adjunct Instructor:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stcloudstate/jobs/2241382/adjunct-instructors-university-library-archives-academic-year-2018-2021

Cataloging Adjunct Instructor:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stcloudstate/jobs/2241315/adjunct-instructors-university-library-cataloging-academic-year-2018-2021

Reference Adjunct Instructor:

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/stcloudstate/jobs/2241375/adjunct-instructors-university-library-reference-instruc-academic-year-2

Looking for a Job? Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is hiring!

If you are looking for a job, check out one of our member libraries! The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation here in Minnesota is hiring; check out the information!

The Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation is the world’s leading organization singularly dedicated to combating addiction to alcohol and drugs with a full continuum of services.

Over the course of a year, we:

  • Serve over 15,000 patients annually through treatment centers in Minnesota, California, Illinois, Oregon, New York, and Florida
  • Educate over 600 professionals through our accredited Hazelden Graduate School of Addiction Studies, Professionals in Residence program and Summer Institute for Medical Students.
  • Provide publishing books and materials for over 32,000 publishing customers
  • Provide prevention services to over 50,000 students across the United States and the world

One of our key strategic objectives is people – our employees are essential in the process of propelling our organization forward to meet the challenges and opportunities ahead. Are you ready to excel in these challenges and opportunities? Do you possess the qualities below? Join Our Team!

What are we looking for?

  • Individuals with a Client, Customer, and/or Stakeholder Focus
  • Results-oriented attitude
  • Interpersonal Skills and Teamwork
  • Courage and Commitment
  • Adaptability and Learning Agility

What do we offer?

  • Competitive Benefits (health, dental, vision, etc)
  • Paid Time-Off
  • Training Opportunities
  • Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Diverse individuals encouraged to apply.
Equal Opportunity Employer:  Minorities, Women, Veterans, Disabilities

Responsibilities

To utilize special librarianship to maintain, develop, and promote services provided by the Hazelden Betty Ford Library, and meet the information literacy needs of Hazelden Betty Ford staff, leadership, faculty, students, interns, stakeholders and partners, and others.

  • Provide professional response to requests for information from employees, faculty, students, Hazelden Betty Ford stakeholders, and appropriate external clients to ensure a thoughtful, thorough, comprehensive, and accurate outcome that meets the reasonable needs of the client.
  • Maintain and develop the physical and digital collection of books, journals, newsletters, government documents, audiovisuals, and clipping file materials to ensure patron-ready access to current and relevant historical literature in the addictions field.
  • Maintain active membership in pertinent organizations such as SALIS, Docline, Minitex, Central Minnesota Libraries Exchange (CMLE), and Health Science Libraries of Minnesota (HSLM) to facilitate access to member benefits, and to provide a professional presence for Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation in these networks.
  • Maintain statistical data and prepare summary reports of library services.
  • Maintain awareness of corporate, graduate school, divisional, and site-specific strategic plans to proactively channel appropriate information to process owners, and maximize efforts for organization-wide library utilization.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in library science or related field
  • Three years in professional library experience
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Mastery of Docline and medical database searches

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in library science
  • Experience working in a health/medical related specialty library
  • Experience working in an academic library
  • Knowledge and appreciation for substance use disorder prevention, treatment, and recovery
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