<div dir="ltr">Hello Michigan Libraries,<br>The beautiful, waterfront community of Harrison Township has an opening for a part-time Librarian. The position details are below and <a href="https://htlibrary.org/about-the-library/employment/">available on our website</a>. Please forward and post freely.<br><br>Position: Librarian, part-time, 15 hours per week<br>Reports to: Library Director or other staff as assigned<br>Hourly rate: $19-$21/hr. depending upon experience<br>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.<br><br>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.<div><br></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">The Librarian is crucial to HTPL’s
program of public service. Duties include but are not limited to:</font></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt"></p><ul><li><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:arial,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Plan,
promote, and host innovative adult and general family programs</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Develop
the collection and weed materials including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks,
large print, and electronic formats within the designated budget</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Provide
comprehensive reference and readers’ advisory services</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Assist
guests with the use of the library including print and electronic materials
such as technology instruction, Internet navigation, use of Microsoft Office
programs, electronic resources, and all other library services as needed</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Oversee
the maintenance of library satellite collections</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Work
independently within the guidelines set by library policies and the Library
Director</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Motivate,
establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers,
supervisors, volunteers, other community agencies, and the public</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Assume
responsibilities for supervision of personnel and facilities in the absence of
senior staff</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Maintain
awareness of new developments and trends in the field through professional
journals, workshops, conferences, etc.</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Perform
public relations functions such as preparing promotional materials and press
releases, develop in-house displays, maintain library social media accounts,
and participate in community outreach opportunities that may require public
speaking</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Perform
other related duties as required</span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Minimum qualifications:</font></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Master’s
degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Ability
to deliver consistent, friendly, attentive, high quality customer service</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Demonstrated
knowledge of library materials/resources of interest to adults</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Excellent
verbal and written communication skills</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Ability
to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, work independently, and assume
responsibility</span><br></li><li><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;font-stretch:normal;font-size:7pt;line-height:normal;font-family:arial,sans-serif"> </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Awareness
of new developments and trends in public libraries, the community, and society</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Full
range of Internet and Microsoft Office skills</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Flexibility
in scheduling including some evenings and weekends</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Ability
to troubleshoot library technology</span></li></ul><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-size:12pt"><font face="arial, sans-serif">Preferred
qualifications:</font></p>
<p class="gmail-MsoListParagraph" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt"></p><ul><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Successful
experience with programming and collection development</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Customer service experience</span></li></ul><p></p>
</div><div><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Apply: <a href="https://htlibrary.org/about-the-library/employment/">Please see the application details on our website.</a></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="4" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="4" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">---</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="4" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Melissa Goins</font></div><div dir="ltr"><font size="4" face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Library Director<br></font><font size="2"><b><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5" target="_blank"><span><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Connect with me on LinkedIn</font></span></a></b></font><br><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Harrison Township Public Library</font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">38255 L'Anse Creuse, Ste. A<br></font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Harrison Township, MI 48045</font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif">(586)329-1261</font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><a href="http://www.htlibrary.org" target="_blank">www.htlibrary.org</a><br></font></div><div><font face="arial, helvetica, sans-serif"><br></font></div><div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>