[Michlib-l] Part-time Youth Librarian: Job posting

[Melissa Goins]

Hello Michigan Library folks,
The beautiful waterfront community of Harrison Township has an opening for
a part-time Youth Librarian. I've included the position brief below. The
full details are attached and available at htlibrary.org/employment.

This position is primarily for a programming librarian to conduct programs
and storytimes, design in-house marketing materials, and participate in
outreach events. The schedule is flexible, so it is great for current
students and retirees looking for part-time employment. Please forward and
share freely.

Best wishes for the rest of the week!
~Melissa

Melissa Goins

Library Director

Secretary, Kiwanis Club of Mt. Clemens

*Connect with me on LinkedIn
<http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>*
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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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Youth Services Librarian

Harrison Township Public Library

$20-24/hour, part-time, 15-20 hours per week

Start date and process: Applications are accepted through October 13th.
Interviews begin the week of October 23rd, with an anticipated start date
soon after.

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, and creative individual to join us on our journey.

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

·         Planning and implementing innovative children’s programs at HTPL
and offsite as required

·         Developing youth print, audio-visual, and digital collections,
including ordering and weeding

·         Providing computer assistance including but not limited to
Microsoft Office, email, online searches, printing using our print
management system, and social media

·         Assisting patrons with Overdrive ebook and audiobook download
service, the Library’s catalog, MeLCat, MeL databases, and all offered
library resources

·         Working independently within the guidelines set by library
policies and the Library Director

·         Motivating, establishing and maintaining effective working
relationships with coworkers, supervisors, volunteers, other community
agencies, and the public

·         Assuming responsibilities for supervision of personnel and
facilities in the absence of senior staff

·         Maintaining awareness of new developments and trends in the field
through professional journals, workshops, conferences, etc.

·         Performing public relations functions such as preparing
promotional materials and press releases, developing in-house displays,
maintaining library social media accounts, and participating in community
outreach opportunities that may require public speaking

·         Collecting/negotiating fines and fees

·         Other tasks as assigned





*Minimum qualifications:*

·         Master’s degree in Library Science or its equivalent from an
ALA-accredited school (students with a degree in progress will be
considered)

·         Demonstrated knowledge of children’s programming and materials

·         Positive, proactive, customer-oriented attitude

·         Excellent verbal and written communication skills

·         Computer proficiency including Windows Operating System,
Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, online services such as
Overdrive and MEL, web utilities including email and searching

·         Flexibility in scheduling, including nights and weekends



*Preferred qualifications:*

·         Successful experience with Youth Services programming and
collection development

·         Customer service experience



*Physical requirements:*

·         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

·         Standing or sitting for long periods of time



Apply:

Only electronic submissions will be considered. Application for Employment
can be found on our website at



Submit a cover letter, resume, completed application, and three
professional references to:

Melissa Goins, Library Director
director at htlibrary.org
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