Working Title: Archives & Acquisitions Technician
Job Class: Library Technician
Agency: Minnesota State

• Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 05/09/2023
• Closing Date: 05/30/2023
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: MN St Colleges & Universities / Southwest State Univ-AFSCME
• Division/Unit: MnSCU Southwest SU / MnSCU SOU Coun 6 Clerical&Tech
• Appointment Type: Unlimited, Full-time
• Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift
• Days of Work: Monday - Friday
• Travel Required: No
• Salary Range: $19.08 - $26.52 / hourly; $39,839 - $55,373 / annually
• Classified Status: Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 207 - Technical/AFSCME
• Work Area: McFarland Library
• Location: Marshall, MN
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt
• Telework Eligible: No
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes

Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.

The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.

This position is responsible for assisting the Systems & Archives Librarian with the management, organization, and implementation of the Striegel Archives and Southwest Regional History Center. This position also assists the Collection Management Librarian with the ordering and payment of print and electronic materials for the McFarland Library.

Responsibilities:

• Support and assist with the coordination of daily activities of the Archives and History Center Collections.
• Provide direct assistance to McFarland Library users as it relates to the Striegel Archives and History Center Collections.
• Assist with digitization efforts of archival collections.
• Order materials and manage invoicing.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Ability to learn/knowledge of the Library of Congress classification schemes and other standard library tools sufficient to locate materials.
• Skilled in the use of computer applications (Microsoft Office) and various types of office and computer equipment (ex. copiers, scanners, microfilm readers, etc.).
• Skilled in human relations and communications, both written and verbal.
• Ability to engage in detailed work for extended periods.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to maintain accurate budgetary records.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of ALMA automated library system.
• Knowledge of archival practices.
• Knowledge of digitization practices in a library, archives, or museum setting.

Physical Requirements

Ability to bend, reach overhead, and lift items weighing up to 50 lbs.

Additional Requirements

In accordance with the Minnesota State Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State's vehicle use criteria and consent to a Motor Vehicle Records check.

How to Apply

Select “Apply for Job” at the top of this page. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us. For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers.

If you have questions about the position, contact Laura Jones at laura.jones.2@smsu.edu or 507-537-6878.

To receive consideration as a Connect 700 Program applicant, apply online, email the Job ID#, the Working Title and your valid Proof of Eligibility Certificate by the closing date to Laura Jones at laura.jones.2@smsu.edu.

About Minnesota State

We are committed to responding to the educational needs of our changing communities and to providing opportunities for enhancing knowledge, skills, and values in a supportive learning environment. We recognize and assert the value of inclusion as an ethical imperative and as a necessity for academic rigor, student success, and lifelong learning. Our goal is to strive for inclusive excellence in our commitment to preparing all students and employees for success.

Why Work for Us

Diverse Workforce

We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.

A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:

• 95% of employees understand how their work helps achieve their agency’s mission
• 91% of employees feel trusted to do their jobs
• 88% of employees feel equipped to look at situations from other cultural perspectives when doing their job
• 87% of employees report flexibility in their work schedule

Comprehensive Benefits

Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:

• Public pension plan
• Training and professional development
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays each year
• Paid parental leave
• Low-cost medical and dental coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Vision coverage
• Wellness programs and resources
• Employer paid life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Health care spending and savings accounts
• Dependent care spending account
• Tax-deferred compensation
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Program

Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.

Other Information

Employment information for this position can be found in its collective bargaining agreement or its plan document at http://mn.gov/mmb/employee-relations/labor-relations/Labor/.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State is an equal opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made 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@state.mn.us. Please indicate what assistance is needed.