[Job-Listings] FW: Job Opening - Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library

[Andrews, David B (DEED)]

From: Durivage, Catherine (MDE) <catherine.durivage at state.mn.us<mailto:catherine.durivage at state.mn.us>>
Sent: Monday, September 21, 2020 2:10 PM
To: Toews, Annette (DEED) <annette.toews at state.mn.us<mailto:annette.toews at state.mn.us>>
Subject: Job Opening - Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library

Good news! We are hiring another staff person. The position, a Library Technician<https://careers.mn.gov/psp/hcm92apc/MNCAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1001&JobOpeningId=41838&PostingSeq=1&languageCd=ENG>, is full-time and open to all qualified candidates. Feel free to share. Catherine

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[Minnesota Department of Education]
Leading for educational excellence and equity. Every day for everyone. The Minnesota Department of Education serves a wide and diverse range of customers: approximately 850,000 K-12 students and their families; 118,000 young children participating in a variety of early learning programs including Head Start and ECFE; 82,000 adult learners participating in adult education programs including GED and citizenship programs; Minnesota's 339 school districts, 165 charter schools, and over 52,000 licensed teachers.
MDE Values:
Collaboration- Partner and serve for the greater good.
Leadership- Take ownership and responsibility.
Equity- Innovate for justice, fairness and inclusion.
Job Details

Job Class:  Library Technician
Working Title:  Library Technician
Who May Apply:  Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted:  09/21/2020
Closing Date:  10/12/2020
Bid Open: 9/21/2020
Bid Close: 09/28/2020
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:  Education Department
Division/Unit:  Education / Braille & Talking Book Library/Faribault, MN
Work Shift/Work Hours:   Day Shift
Days of Work:  M-F
Travel Required:  No
Salary Range: $18.16 - $25.24/hourly
Classified Status:  Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: AFSCME
Work Area:  Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library
Connect 700 Program Eligible<https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/>:  Yes
Job Summary

Job Summary
In this role, you will work to ensure that Minnesotans with visual, physical or reading disabilities have access to high quality library services through the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library (MBTBL) in Faribault, MN. Your duties will include:
-  Providing high quality customer service: answer routine telephone, in person and email reference and readers advisory questions from library patrons, readers' advisory online and print tools and other resources, provide technical assistance to library users over the phone and via email.
- Maintaining the library collection including reserving, circulating, renewing and discharging library items, as well as tracking materials in a database;
- Assisting librarians and the library program director in data collection and administrative tasks so that the program operates efficiently.
Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
- Customer Service experience in effectively communicating orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of customers of varied educational levels and backgrounds;
- Database administration experience;
- Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite;
Preferred Qualifications
- Background training, education or experience with providing library services, especially related to serving customers who are blind or have a disability that prevents use of traditional print materials
- Library cataloging experience
Application Details

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.
How to Apply
Click "Apply" at the bottom of the page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637.
For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.
Contact
If you have questions about the position, contact Kelsey Baumann at kelsey.baumann at state.mn.us<mailto:kelsey.baumann at state.mn.us> or 651/582-8550.
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AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Minnesota is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employer. We are committed to providing culturally responsive services to all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers at state.mn.us<mailto:careers at state.mn.us>. Please indicate what assistance you need.


Catherine A. Durivage
Library Program Director
507-384-6860 | catherine.durivage at state.mn.us<mailto:catherine.durivage at state.mn.us>

Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library
388 SE 6th Ave, Faribault, MN 55021-6340
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