Working Title: Library Technician
Job Class: Library Technician
Agency: Education Department
Job ID : 88013
Location : Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Part-Time (32 hours/week)
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 08/06/2025
Closing Date : 08/26/2025
Bid Open Dated: 08/06/2025
Bid Close Date: 08/13/2025
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Education Department
Division/Unit : Education-St Paul / Braille & Talking Book Library
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $21.04 - $29.24 / hourly; $43,931 - $61,053 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 207 - AFSCME
Work Area : Braille & Talking Book Library
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes
CURRENT permanent-classified MDE employees represented by AFSCME who are eligible for interest bidding for the position should consult Article 12, Vacancies, Filling of Positions, Section 6, Eligibility for Bidding, of their negotiated agreement. In order to be considered for the position as an interest bidder your application must be received by the "Closed for Bid" date listed above.
The work you'll do is more than just a job.
At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.
The Minnesota Department of Education has a Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library (MBTBL) to ensure Minnesotans with visual, physical or reading disabilities that prevent the use of printed materials have access to high quality library services through the Minnesota Braille and Talking Book Library (MBTBL). Job duties include:
Providing high quality customer service: answer telephone calls, respond to emails and provide in person assistance about general reference and readers advisory questions; use online readers' advisory and print tools and other resources
Providing technical assistance to library users over the phone, via email and in person regarding library equipment (e.g. talking book players and braille eReaders) and online web and mobile applications
Maintaining the library collection including reserving, circulating, renewing and discharging library items, as well as tracking and updating library records
Facilitating the conversion of analog and digital audio recordings of selected materials so that the collection is accessible to library patrons
Cataloging, updating, and/or assigning appropriate subject headings to titles selected for conversion so that materials are available to library patrons
Assisting librarians and the library program director in data collection and administrative tasks so that the program operates efficiently
This position is eligible for telework to applicants who reside in Minnesota or a bordering state. Effective June 1, employees living within 50 miles of the office location listed above will be required to work in the office at least 50% of the time each month. For those who live 50 or more miles away, with supervisory approval and satisfactory performance are eligible to telework up to 100% of the time.
Minimum Qualifications
Please ensure that your resume clearly describes your experience in the areas listed and indicate the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
Experience in
Communicating orally and in writing sufficient to determine and respond to the informational needs of customers of varied educational levels, disabilities, and backgrounds;
Providing technical assistance in person, by email, and via telephone;
Database administration;
Using digital audio equipment and software for recording, editing, mark up and conversion (e.g. Hindenberg, APH Book Wizard Producer, APH Studio Recorder, Sony Sound Forge, etc.)
Preferred Qualifications
One (1) year of experience in
Background training, education or experience with providing library services, especially related to serving individuals who have a disability that prevents use of traditional print materials
Library cataloging and reader advisory experience
Experience with accessibility standards for digital audio recording
Physical Requirements
This position requires regular lifting of boxes, pushing book carts and mail bins, and unpacking and/or carrying of such articles as large print and braille books, file folders, audio formats, and other similar library-related items.
Additional Requirements
A job offer will be contingent upon successfully passing a background check. The background check may consist of the following components:
SEMA4 Records Check (applies to current and former state employees only)
Employment Reference Check
Conflict of Interest Review
Driver's License Check
Criminal Background Check
Education Background Check
The Minnesota Department of Education will not sponsor applicants for work visas. All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota State Colleges and Universities 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.
