[Michlib-l] Job Opportunity: Part-Time Adult Services Librarian

[Melissa Goins]

Hello Michigan Libraries,
The beautiful, waterfront community of Harrison Township has an opening for
a part-time Adult Librarian. The position details are below and available
on our website <https://htlibrary.org/job-posting-adult-services-librarian/>.
Please forward and post freely. The posting is below and attached to this
email.

Thanks!
~Melissa

Melissa Goins

Library Director

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Harrison Township Public Library

(586) 329-1261

mgoins at htlibrary.org

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38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A • Harrison Township, MI 48045

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Adult Services Librarian

Harrison Township Public Library

$19-21/hour, part-time, 20-25 hours per week

Start date and process: Applications accepted through May 21st. Interviews
begin the week of June 1st 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.

The Adult Services Librarian is crucial to HTPL’s program of public
service. Duties include:

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   Planning, promoting, and hosting innovative adult and general family
   programs
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   Developing the collection and weeding of materials including fiction,
   nonfiction, audiobooks, large print, and electronic formats within the
   designated budget
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   Providing comprehensive reference and readers’ advisory services
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   Assisting our guests with the use of the library including print and
   electronic materials such as technology instruction, Internet navigation,
   use of Microsoft Office programs, Overdrive, Freegal, Kanopy, Consumer
   Reports, HTPL catalog, MeLCat and Mel databases, and all other library
   services as needed
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   Overseeing the maintenance of library satellite collections
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   Working independently within the guidelines set by library policies and
   the Library Director
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   Motivating, establishing and maintaining effective working relationships
   with coworkers, supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies, and the
   public
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   Assuming responsibilities for supervision of personnel and facilities in
   the absence of senior staff
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   Maintaining awareness of new developments and trends in the field
   through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc.
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   Performing public relations functions such as preparing promotional
   materials and press releases, developing in-house displays, maintain
   library social media accounts, and participate in community outreach
   opportunities that may require public speaking
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   Performing other related duties as required


Minimum qualifications:

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   Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school
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   Ability to deliver consistent, friendly, attentive, high quality
   customer service
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   Demonstrated knowledge of library materials/resources of interest to
   adults
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   Excellent verbal and written communication skills
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   Ability to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, work independently, and
   assume responsibility
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   Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries, the
   community, and society
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   Full range of Internet and Microsoft Office skills
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   Flexibility in scheduling including some evenings and weekends
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   Ability to troubleshoot library technology


Preferred qualifications:

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   Successful experience with Adult Services programming and collection
   development
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   Customer service experience


Physical requirements:

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   Seeing, keyboarding, using the telephone, lifting, pushing, pulling,
   carrying objects weighing up to 50 pounds, walking, bending, stooping,
   crouching, reaching, carrying, climbing ladders, pushing book carts
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   Standing or sitting for long periods of time


Apply:

Please see application details at the HTPL website.
<https://htlibrary.org/job-posting-adult-services-librarian/>
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