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Current Listings


Library Director

Employer: Marshall-Lyon County Library
Position Type: full-time
Posted on: 3/1/10
Description: The Marshall-Lyon County Library has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, innovative and service-oriented director to lead the library forward in new directions. Located in Marshall, MN, the city is a growing regional center, leading southwestern MN in industry, education and technology. The Marshall Lyon County library serves a population of 21,605 from the main library in Marshall, two branch libraries, and via an outreach service and is a member of the Plum Creek Regional Public Library System. Construction of a new 23,000 square foot library building (Phase I) will begin in the summer of 2010 There is also an active Friends of the Library group which raises additional funds for the library. The Library director reports to and is advised by a nine member board of trustees. To view the full position description and follow links to more information about the community visit the library website at http://www.marshalllyonlibrary.org
Requirements: Minimum requirements: MLS, ALA accredited preferred, successful management experience in libraries, experience developing and managing a budget, valid driver’s license.
Preferred requirements: strong personnel management skills, evidence of strong communication skills both verbal and written, management experience in a public library working collaboratively with local government groups, experience in building management and/or renovation projects, fundraising and grant writing experience, ability to work well with a diverse community, evidence of innovative programming, experience with and understanding of emerging technologies in the information field.
Apply to: Marshall-Lyon County Library
301 West
Search Committee


Technology/Instruction Librarian

Employer: Southwest Minnesota State University
Position Type: full-time
Posted on: 2/22/10
Description: Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) invites applications for a fixed term, full time Librarian for the 2010/2011 academic year. SMSU, one of seven universities in the Minnesota System, provides a diverse curriculum of liberal arts and selected professional programs. The University is located in the town of Marshall (pop. 13,000), in rural southwest Minnesota, 155 miles from Minneapolis/St. Paul and 90 miles from Sioux Falls, SD.
The faculty librarian will provide leadership and expertise as a team member in the Technical Services unit of the SMSU Library. Responsibilities include management of the library website, maintaining web interfaces and developing new web initiatives; management of and technical support for library software (Libdata, EZproxy, OCLC Link Manager, etc.); and work with the ILS (ALEPH). The Librarian will provide information literacy instruction sessions. Responsibilities will also include service at the Reference Desk during scheduled hours, including some evening hours and weekend days. The librarian will participate in professional activities and will be an active member of the library management team.
Requirements: Required Qualifications:
• Masters in Library Science from an ALA accredited program
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Academic library experience
• Instruction experience
• Ability to be flexible in a dynamic work environment
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with proxy software
• Experience with article linker programs such as OCLC’s Link Manager
• Experience with technical support of library databases including LibData
• Experience with content management systems and academic templates
• Reference experience
Review of the applications will begin on March 15, 2010 and will continue until the position is filled. Letter of application addressing position qualifications, vita, and transcripts should be attached to your application. To apply for this position, please complete the online application process at http://www.smsu.edu/Administration/HumanResources/neogov.cfm.
Additional information on Southwest Minnesota State University can be found at: www.SMSU.edu Information about the Library may be found at www.smsu.edu/library
Apply to: Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St
Marshall, MN 56258
Barb Okrina
(p) 507-537-6208
(e) barb.okrina@smsu.edu

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