<div dir="ltr">Hello Library Lovers,<br>The beautiful, waterfront community of Harrison Township has an opening for a part-time Library Associate. The position details are below and <a href="https://htlibrary.org/about-the-library/employment/">available on our website</a>. Please feel free to forward and post as you see fit.<br><br>Position: Library Associate, part-time, 10-15 hours per week<br>Reports to: Library Director or other staff as assigned<br>Hourly rate: $10.50/hr.<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-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Library Associates form the backbone of
HTPL’s staff and serve many diverse roles. Duties include but are not limited
to</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">:</span></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">Provide
in-person or over-the-phone service to library patrons, volunteers, and staff</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Perform
all circulation desk operations</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Process
library materials</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">Collect/negotiates
monetary charges</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Provide
readers’ advisory and reference services</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Provide
computer assistance including but not limited to Microsoft Office, email,
online searches, social media, and the library’s print management system</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Assist
patrons with </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt"> </span><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">electronic resources</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Accuracy
with mathematical computations, such as counting money and making change</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">Assist
with programs as needed</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Shelve
library materials properly as well as sort and file alphabetically</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Other
tasks as assigned</span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Minimum qualifications</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">:</span></p><p class="gmail-MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt 0.5in;font-size:12pt"></p><ul><li><font face="arial, sans-serif" style="font-size:12pt">High
School Diploma</font><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Positive,
proactive customer-oriented attitude</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Excellent
verbal communications skills</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">Computer
proficiency including Windows Operating System, Microsoft Word and Excel, web
utilities including email and searching</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Flexibility
in scheduling including nights and weekends</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Ability
to lift 50 pounds, stand for extended periods of time, kneel, and crouch</span></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Preferred qualifications</span><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">:</span></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">Customer
service experience</span><br></li><li><span style="font-family:arial,sans-serif;font-size:12pt">Previous
library experience</span><br></li></ul><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:0in 0in 6pt;font-size:12pt">













































</p><p></p></div><div>Apply: <a href="https://htlibrary.org/about-the-library/employment/">Please see the application details on our website.</a><br></div><div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><br class="gmail-Apple-interchange-newline"></div></div></div></div></div></div></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"><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>