[Michlib-l] Position posting: Library Associate (part-time)

[Melissa Goins]

Hello Library Lovers,
The beautiful, waterfront community of Harrison Township has an opening for
a part-time Library Associate. The position details are below and available
on our website <https://htlibrary.org/about-the-library/employment/>.
Please feel free to forward and post as you see fit.

Position: Library Associate, part-time, 10-15 hours per week
Reports to: Library Director or other staff as assigned
Hourly rate: $10.50/hr.
Start date and process: Applications accepted through June 11th. Interviews
begin the week of June 17th with an anticipated start date as soon as
possible.

The Harrison Township Public Library is a Class IV library with a service
population just under 25,000. Harrison Township is a beautiful waterfront
community located on Lake St. Clair with a number of local recreational
activities for outdoor enthusiasts. The library was first established as a
community-funded entity in 2015 and continues to grow. HTPL is seeking a
personable, enthusiastic individual to join us on our journey.

Library Associates form the backbone of HTPL’s staff and serve many diverse
roles. Duties include but are not limited to:


   - Provide in-person or over-the-phone service to library patrons,
   volunteers, and staff
   - Perform all circulation desk operations
   - Process library materials
   -  Collect/negotiates monetary charges
   - Provide readers’ advisory and reference services
   - Provide computer assistance including but not limited to Microsoft
   Office, email, online searches, social media, and the library’s print
   management system
   - Assist patrons with  electronic resources
   - Accuracy with mathematical computations, such as counting money and
   making change
   -  Assist with programs as needed
   - Shelve library materials properly as well as sort and file
   alphabetically
   - Other tasks as assigned

Minimum qualifications:


   - High School Diploma
   - Positive, proactive customer-oriented attitude
   - Excellent verbal communications skills
   -  Computer proficiency including Windows Operating System, Microsoft
   Word and Excel, web utilities including email and searching
   - Flexibility in scheduling including nights and weekends
   - Ability to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, kneel,
   and crouch

Preferred qualifications:


   - Customer service experience
   - Previous library experience

Apply: Please see the application details on our website.
<https://htlibrary.org/about-the-library/employment/>

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Melissa Goins
Library Director
*Connect with me on LinkedIn
<http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>*
Harrison Township Public Library
38255 L'Anse Creuse, Ste. A
Harrison Township, MI  48045
(586)329-1261
www.htlibrary.org
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