 TO: Minnesota Libraries Contract OpportunityState Library Services welcomes contractors to submit proposals for Every Child Ready to Read 2 (ECRR2) workshops to take place in Minnesota in 2014. We are seeking a qualified contractor to provide and/or develop ECRR2 training materials/lesson plans and deliver six training sessions during the initial contract period for Minnesota library staff. This training project is designed to bolster storytimes, passive programming, and outreach to parents and care providers with up-to-date early literacy research and findings. The initial contract period is anticipated to run from around April 7, 2014 through September 30, 2014. Proposed ECRR2 training sessions will align with the Language and Literacy Development domain of the Early Childhood Indicators of Progress: Minnesota’s Early Learning Standards. Two full-day workshops will be offered in the Twin Cities metro area and will focus on expanding the practice of ECRR2 into librarian-led training for parents and child care providers. Four full-day workshops will be offered in greater Minnesota and will focus on incorporating the messages of curriculum into library storytimes and passive programming for families with children ages 0-6. The contractor will develop lesson plans, select appropriate handouts and deliver the training. Questions related to this solicitation are due to jacqueline.blagsvedt@state.mn.us by February 25, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Central Time. A question and answer document will be disseminated to everyone who posed a question and everyone who received a copy of the solicitation document by February 27, 2014, 4:00 p.m., Central Time. More information on ECRR2 solicitation is published on the State of Minnesota’s Contracting Opportunity website, The reference Number is PT1816. To receive a copy of the complete solicitation or for additional information, contact jacqueline.blagsvedt@state.mn.us or 651-582-8805. |
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State Library Services Job Posting
TO: Minnesota Library Staff
FROM: State Library Services
DATE: February 7, 2014
SUBJECT: State Library Services recruiting Library Development Specialist
State Library Services is now accepting applications to fill a State Library Program Specialist position. Based in Roseville, this is a great professional employment opportunity for librarians interested in working in a leadership role in the state. Primary position responsibilities include administering state aid programs for regional public and multi-county multi-type library systems, coordinating the state-certified level of library support process, and managing the Library Accessibility and Improvement grant program. This position also serves as Minnesota’s e-rate coordinator.
Minimum qualifications include three years of professional library experience, a background in program and grants management/administration and experience in planning, budgeting and financial reporting. Candidates with a background in data analysis and reporting are encouraged to apply. Applications will be accepted on the State Jobs website through February 18, 2014.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Nelson at 651-582-8791 or Jennifer.r.nelson@state.mn.us
We've Learned: Job Posting
Job Posting for Chisago Lakes Area Schools
CLOSING DATE: February 21, 2014
The following position is available: Library Media Specialist
Location: District Wide
Licensure needed: K-12 Media Specialist License
Position starting the 2014-2015 School Year
Full Time
Note: If interested; Internal candidates, please send your letter of interest and resume. External candidates, please also submit your certified application, a copy of your teaching license and three reference letters to Sarah Schmidt, Director of Curriculum/Communications.
If you have questions, please contact Sarah Schmidt, 651-213-2005 or sschmidt@chisagolakes.k12.mn.us .
Thanks so much,
Mark
Mark F. Johnson
Technology Integration Specialist
Chisago Lakes Area Schools
mjohnson@chisagolakes.k12.mn.us
651.213.2424 (office)
651.796.8669 (cell)
Join the State Library Services Team
Please note the following job opportunity at State Library Services and feel free to pass this information along as it makes sense. Deadline for applications is December 4, 2013.
State Library Services Recruiting Library Program and Partnership Coordinator
State Library Services is now accepting applications to fill a new position, Library Development Specialist – Library Program and Partnership Coordinator. Based in Roseville, this is a great professional employment opportunity for librarians interested in working in a leadership role in the state. Primary position responsibilities include developing and maintaining internal and external partnerships and collaborative activities that improve the capacity of Minnesota’s libraries to provide responsive and high quality services to adult patrons. The position will also administer state Arts and Cultural Heritage allocation for regional public libraries and federal LSTA statewide initiative funds.
We are looking for candidates with a background in library services, program management, budgeting, and grants management who have excellent communication skills. Applications will be accepted on the State Jobs website through December 4, 2013.
For more information, please contact Jennifer Nelson at 651-582-8791 or Jennifer.r.nelson@state.mn.us.