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Job Posting - (Southfield) Oakland Community College part-time Library Technician
by Alger, Tracie L 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Please share an opportunity to work at the Southfield campus library at Oakland Community College. Notes: The position is being posted both internally and externally. The hours may change with Fall semester to 2:00pm-9:00pm. Direct link<https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=69446> - https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=69446 Title: Library Technician Employee Group: Classified - Part-time Location: Southfield Campus - Southfield, MI Regional Worksite Location: Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, & Southfield Department: Libraries Posting Date: 06/21/2021 Application Deadline: Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 11:59pm Shift Days: Monday,Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday Monday Shift Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday Shift Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday Shift Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday Shift Hours: 10:00 am - 5:00 pm Salary Range: $16.63/hour Summary of Purpose: Performs clerical and technical duties that require a practical knowledge of library operations in order to support the libraries. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Typical Duties: This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required: 1. Provides circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users; assists students and faculty in locating library materials and provides assistance on use of systems and equipment, addressing patron concerns and complaints; makes appropriate referrals and collect fines, as needed. 2. Assists with inputting and updating online circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan records following a standard format. 3. Verifies interlibrary loan requests and locates local holding libraries; maintains accurate interlibrary loan reports, files, and statistics. 4. Assists with maintenance of loose-leaf services; collects, prepares, and processes library materials for the bindery; reviews damaged library materials, handling basic repairs. 5. Assists with periodical maintenance. 6. Prepares and maintains library materials for correct shelving order and circulation, resolving shelving conflicts and errors; assists with inventory projects. 7. Provides clerical support for the Library, as needed, including but not limited to ordering supplies and library materials, reporting and tracking equipment problems, processing mail, and scheduling and billing for library services. 8. Operates office equipment, e.g. photocopier, calculator, telephone, computer, and any other equipment utilized by the college; maintains and cleans equipment. 9. Assists in training and directing college student personnel with appropriate approval. 10. Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform assigned functions. 11. Assists library faculty, as needed, in answering library user questions, making appropriate referrals, and assumes responsibility for operation of the public rooms. 12. Assists with tracking and resolution of problems/issues related to automated library systems and library services platform. 13. Performs related tasks, as assigned. 14. Ability to work additional hours, as needed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirement: EDUCATION: High school graduation or equivalent. -AND- Successful completion of a minimum of six (6) college credits in Library Science. -AND- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in a library setting with demonstrated customer service experience. Required Documents Message: Resume, Transcript

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Job Posting - (Royal Oak) Oakland Community College Library Technician
by Alger, Tracie L 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Please share an opportunity to work at the Royal Oak campus library at Oakland Community College. Notes: The position is being posted both internally and externally. The hours may change with Fall semester to 8:00am-4:30pm. Direct link<https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=69449> - https://oaklandcc.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=69449 Title: Library Technician Employee Group: Classified Location: Royal Oak Campus - Royal Oak, MI Regional Worksite Location: Farmington Hills, Royal Oak, & Southfield Department: Libraries Posting Date: 06/21/2021 Application Deadline: Sunday, July 4, 2021 at 11:59 pm Shift Days: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm Salary Range: $16.63/hour Summary of Purpose: Performs clerical and technical duties that require a practical knowledge of library operations in order to support the libraries. This position is expected to work in a multi-cultural diverse working environment. Typical Duties: This description is intended to indicate the types of duties and responsibilities requested of the employee assigned this title. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the duties and responsibilities that may be required: 1. Provides circulation, interlibrary loan, and reserve desk services to on-campus and remote users; assists students and faculty in locating library materials and provides assistance on use of systems and equipment, addressing patron concerns and complaints; makes appropriate referrals and collect fines, as needed. 2. Assists with inputting and updating online circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan records following a standard format. 3. Verifies interlibrary loan requests and locates local holding libraries; maintains accurate interlibrary loan reports, files, and statistics. 4. Assists with maintenance of loose-leaf services; collects, prepares, and processes library materials for the bindery; reviews damaged library materials, handling basic repairs. 5. Assists with periodical maintenance. 6. Prepares and maintains library materials for correct shelving order and circulation, resolving shelving conflicts and errors; assists with inventory projects. 7. Provides clerical support for the Library, as needed, including but not limited to ordering supplies and library materials, reporting and tracking equipment problems, processing mail, and scheduling and billing for library services. 8. Operates office equipment, e.g. photocopier, calculator, telephone, computer, and any other equipment utilized by the college; maintains and cleans equipment. 9. Assists in training and directing college student personnel with appropriate approval. 10. Attends meetings, in-service training, workshops, etc. as required for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform assigned functions. 11. Assists library faculty, as needed, in answering library user questions, making appropriate referrals, and assumes responsibility for operation of the public rooms. 12. Assists with tracking and resolution of problems/issues related to automated library systems and library services platform. 13. Performs related tasks, as assigned. 14. Ability to work additional hours, as needed. Minimum Education and Experience Requirement: EDUCATION: High school graduation or equivalent. -AND- Successful completion of a minimum of six (6) college credits in Library Science. -AND- EXPERIENCE: One (1) year experience in a library setting with demonstrated customer service experience. Required Documents Message: Resume, Transcript

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Register for Build A Racially Equitable Collection Today!
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 21 Jun '21

21 Jun '21

Please excuse any cross-posting of this workshop info: A one-day, online workshop for educators and librarians precedes the 11th National Conference of African American Librarians. Click here<https://mediasource.actonservice.com/acton/rif/10574/s-306a-2106/-/l-13a5:1…> to view this message in a browser window. [https://mediasource.actonservice.com/cdnr/forpci63/acton/attachment/10574/f…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…> Build A Racially Equitable Collection July 27, 2021, 9:00AM-1:00PM Central Time A one-day, online workshop for educators and librarians Precedes the 11th National Conference of African American Librarians<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…> Co-produced by School Library Journal and BCALA Join BCALA member faculty for this one-day, how-to workshop for librarians and educators, where you'll gain practical ideas for 'waking-up' your book collections to reflect a diversity of voices, and learn to engage with your community and build curriculum and programs that leverage BCALA's award-winning book list and 2021 finalists. Through a series of group instructional sessions, peer breakout discussions and Q&A with the faculty, you'll work to envision a blueprint for change in your school or library community, and will walk away with a list of new books, teaching aids, and program ideas that shine a light on Black voices. You'll learn how to: * Integrate curriculum that celebrates and honors the diversity of the Black experience and cultural traditions * Create innovative, inclusive programs for your library relevant to the Black experience and to your unique community * Bring-to-life the triumphs of well and lesser known African American voices through books * Support educators and families with resources and teaching aids * Outreach to parents, administrators, and the community [https://mediasource.actonservice.com/cdnr/forpci63/acton/attachment/10574/f…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…> Sessions and Faculty Opening Keynote | 9:00-9:45AM CT A Wake UP Call for Educators: Creating a Diverse Books Program for Students Wake up your collection and reading lists with the 2020 National School Librarian of the Year, Cicely Lewis. The debut author of the Issues in Action Series will share the details and success of her culturally relevant and empowering literacy incentive program. Learn about a reading challenge of a curated list that reflects current events in our society. This list features characters that mirror the diversity of our student population. Learn how to use books to empower students to learn about issues impacting our society and to take action in their community. Participants will walk away with tools to help diversify their collections, books to decolonize required classroom reading lists, strategies to garner support from school leaders, and more. We welcome you to learn more about a dynamic program that has increased literacy and book circulation in schools. Session 2 | 9:45-10:30AM CT Building Equity & Embracing Diversity in Public Libraries Public libraries have always been at the forefront of cultivating and promoting their collections through a social justice and diversity lens. Discover how you can begin to responsibly evaluate the needs of your community. Plan the best practices for helping to empower marginalized and underrepresented voices. Presenters: Sandra Farag, Kalamazoo Public Library, BCALA Public Library Committee Tamela Chambers, Chicago Public Library, BCALA Public Library Committee Break 10:30-10:45AM Session 3 | 10:45-11:30AM CT Civic Engagement in the Community From the Classroom and Beyond Libraries have always been the bedrock of our democracy. Leave this session with actionable steps to get your students to be more actively engaged in their communities. Presenters: Cynthia Turnquest-Jones, New York City Dept. Of Education Timur Davis, Mount Vernon Public Library Session 4 | 11:30AM-12:15PM CT Collection Development & Leveraging BCALA Best of the Best & Award Books Collection development in a school library comes with a host of challenges. Ultimately it's a great opportunity to cultivate a dynamic, diverse, high-quality, critically evaluated collection. Hear new ideas for collection development with a focus on inclusion and diversity from two school librarians. Presenters: Stacey Nunn, Baltimore County Public School Sharon Wiggins, Chappaqua Central School District Break 12:15-12:30PM CT Session 5 | 12:30-1:15PM CT Social-Emotional Learning in the Library Research shows exposure to social-emotional learning is linked to improved academic performance. Discover how to incorporate empathy & acceptance into your library program through core SEL resources and practices. Presenters: Elizabeth Devora, New York Public Library Gwynn White, New York City Dept. of Education Session 6 | 1:15-2:00PM CT Guidance from the Authors Authors Ibi Zoboi, Brian K. Mitchell, & Brandy Colbert will engage with participants around how to use books to engage their students and communities. Click here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…> to register for this one-day pre-conference or the pre-con\NCAAL bundle and save on both! [https://mediasource.actonservice.com/cdnr/forpci63/acton/attachment/10574/f…]<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…> VIEW OUR PRIVACY POLICY: Click Here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fmediasour…>. CONTACT US: Library Journal (a MSI Information Services company) 123 William Street, Suite 802, New York, NY 10038 Tel: 646-380-0700 Fax: 646-380-0756 Email: ljinfo(a)mediasourceinc.com<mailto:ljinfo@mediasourceinc.com>

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Detroit Public Library Author Series Presents: Run Home if You Don't Want to be Killed.
by Christine Peele 20 Jun '21

20 Jun '21

Detroit Public Library Author Series Presents Rachel Crane-Williams in conversation with historian Jamon Jordan. They will be discussing her new book. Run home if You Don't Want to be Killed. With Run Home If You Don’t Want to Be Killed , the author delivers a graphic retelling of the racism and tension leading up to the uprising in the Summer of 1943 in Detroit. By incorporating firsthand accounts collected by the NAACP and telling them through a combination of hand-drawn images, historical dialogue, and narration, Williams makes the history and impact of these events immediate, and in showing us what happened, she reminds us that many issues of the time—police brutality, state-sponsored oppression, economic disparity, white supremacy—plague our country to this day. Please share with your customers. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dpl-author-series-presents-run-home-if-you-don… [https://img.evbuc.com/https%3A%2F%2Fcdn.evbuc.com%2Fimages%2F132245259%2F51…]<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dpl-author-series-presents-run-home-if-you-don…> DPL Author Series Presents : Run Home If You Don’t Want to Be Killed Tickets, Tue, Jun 22, 2021 at 6:00 PM | Eventbrite<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dpl-author-series-presents-run-home-if-you-don…> With Run Home If You Don’t Want to Be Killed, the author delivers a graphic retelling of the racism and tension leading up to the uprising in the Summer of 1943 in Detroit. By incorporating firsthand accounts collected by the NAACP and telling them through a combination of hand-drawn images, historical dialogue, and narration, Williams makes the history and impact of these events immediate ... www.eventbrite.com Christine Stewart-Peele Manager Detroit Public Library Edison Branch 18400 Joy Road Detroit, Mi 48228 (313) 481-1723 [DPL Logo]<http://www.detroitpubliclibrary.org> Detroit Public Library Disclaimer This message contains confidential information and is intended only for the individual(s) addressed in the message. If you are not the named addressee, you should not disseminate, distribute, or copy this e-mail. If you are not the intended recipient, you are notified that disclosing, distributing, or copying this e-mail is strictly prohibited.

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MCLS Offices closing at 3pm today (6/18/21)
by Debbi Schaubman 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Hello all - The MCLS offices will be closing today at 3pm. We will be back on Monday, June 21 to answer your MCLS, MeLCat, MeL eResources, and RIDES questions. MeLCat: melcathelp(a)mcls.org RIDES: https://mcls.org/rideshelp MeL eResources: meldatabaseshelp(a)mcls.org Group Purchasing: services(a)mcls.org MCLS Training: training(a)mcls.org<mailto:training@mcls.org> Thanks, Debbi ***************************************************** Debbi Schaubman Manager, Shared Library Systems Midwest Collaborative for Library Services (MCLS) 1407 Rensen St, Suite 1, Lansing, MI 48910 (800) 530-9019 ext 113 (517) 492-3889 fax schaubmand(a)mcls.org<mailto:schaubmd@mcls.org> [acebook]<https://www.facebook.com/mcls.org> [witter] <https://twitter.com/mclsorg> [cid:image003.png@01D7643B.8C1B33C0] <http://www.mcls.org/>

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Question for Tech Staff
by Tracy Logan 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Are you using the Malicious Domain Blocking and Reporting (MDBR) DNS service from the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center? If so, what are your thoughts about the service? -- Tracy Logan Library Director Cadillac Wexford Public Library 411 S. Lake Street Cadillac, MI 49601 231-775-6541 logant(a)cadillaclibrary.org

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Youth & Teen Services Updates
by Lancaster, Cathy (MDE) 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

YALSA YALSA Research Survey The YALSA Research Committee invites your participation in a survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VNX86WZ> that connects the current YALSA National Research Agenda<http://www.ala.org/yalsa/guidelines/research/researchagenda> to pandemic-related challenges with the current Agenda's priority areas in practice by library staff working directly with youth. More specifically we are looking to assess how the pandemic has impacted library practitioner's ability to focus on the priority areas in order to examine strengths and gaps for a future agenda. This survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/VNX86WZ> is completely voluntary and anonymous. 1455 Literacy Arts Teen Poetry Contest Deadline: July 1st | Submit here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> 1455 Literacy Arts<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…>, an independent nonprofit committed to building community through storytelling, launched its Teen Poetry Contest<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> to recognize and honor the potential of these young people who have shown resilience and creativity during one of the darkest and most challenging times. of their young lives. The contest, which runs from now to July 1, is accepting previously unpublished poems of any length or style by any writer within the 13-19 age group. The prose should be a reflection on or reaction to the contemporary sociopolitical and cultural environment (including but not limited to #BLM, #MeToo, COVID-19, or other topical issues). First prize will be awarded $5,000, and the winner, along with three finalists, will have the opportunity to read their poem virtually at 1455's third annual Summer Festival. Learn more and submit entries here<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fala.us1.l…> by Thursday, July 1 at noon ET. ALSC ALSC is pleased to offer two six-week, asynchronous online courses this summer: The Newbery Medal: Past, Present and Future<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> and Utilizing the Competencies to Boost Skills and Services<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>. Both classes begin this first week of July. The Newbery Medal: Past, Present and Future<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> asks: What does it mean when we recommend Newbery Award winners to children in our communities? Should the Newbery seal of approval stand for 100 years? Why is that gold medal often considered the 'kiss of death' by kids? How can we help parents and teachers understand what the Newbery Medal is - and is not? Participants will gain a solid grounding in the history of the Newbery Medal and how it has changed over time; an opportunity to read, discuss and consider past and present Newbery winners with colleagues; a change to talk with former Newbery Committee members and a Newbery author, and suggestions for programming using Newbery-winning books. This course is offered as part of the ALSC Newbery 100 Celebration<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…>; it is taught by KT Horning, Director of the Cooperative Children's Book Center at the University of Wisconsin-Madison and author of From Cover to Cover: Evaluating and Reviewing Children's Books. KT has taught numerous courses for ALSC over the years, including classes on the Newbery and Caldecott Awards. Utilizing the Competencies to Boost Skills and Services<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> is a highly reflective course designed to help participants explore applications of the 2020 Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Libraries. The course will focus on finding ways to demonstrate competence in the field, strategically plan library services using the competencies, action steps to put new competency-aligned practices into place, and creating artifacts to strengthen professional portfolios. The course will not cover each competency in-depth, but rather focus on the key competency areas, and is designed to offer both instructor- and student-led peer activities to draw on areas of expertise and support learners in areas needing development. The course instructor is Amanda Yother, EdD candidate at The University of Memphis and former co-chair of the ALSC Education Committee, where she oversaw the 2020 revision of the ALSC Competencies for Librarians Serving Children in Libraries. She has a decade of professional experience in public libraries, school libraries and library training and development. Register today!<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.ala.or…> Resources Citizen Science Tails and Summer Tales<https://blog.scistarter.org/featured-projects/citizen-science-tails-and-sum…> CSLP's partners at the NNLM put me in contact with an organization they work with, SciStarter. They are: "a globally acclaimed, online citizen science hub where more than 3,000 projects, searchable by location, topic, age level, etc, have been registered by individual project leaders or imported through partnerships with federal governments, NGOs, and universities." To help support CSLP libraries this summer, and help make citizen science content easily available, they have put together a Tails and Tales themed blog/newsletter: https://blog.scistarter.org/featured-projects/citizen-science-tails-and-sum…. They will be sharing great programming ideas throughout the summer! SLJ Picture Book Palooza July 15th, all-day Register<https://vshow.on24.com/vshow/Picture_Books2021/registration/19360> for the very first SLJ Picture Book Palooza, an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists dedicated to the visual dance and extraordinary craft of picture books! Come for a day packed with keynotes, author panels, and illustrator spotlights with visionary creators. Visit the exhibit hall, chat with authors and publishing teams, download digital galleys, and be prepared to be inspired as you build your collection. The MI Diaries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.mi-di…> project, run by Michigan State's Sociolinguistics Lab, is looking to connect with local libraries this summer! We have been collecting "audio diaries" from Michiganders ages 3+ since April 2020, and will keep collecting them throughout the next few years as well. The project sends out weekly diary prompts, and diarists self-record their answers or anything they want to talk about into our app (for iOS<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fapps.appl…> and Android<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fplay.goog…>). These diaries will help us understand how Michiganders' lives and language are changing! Anyone living in Michigan ages 3+ is eligible to become a diarist. Diarists can choose to opt-in to our partnership with the Library of Michigan, and we will share their anonymized recordings to the library's LM Digital<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Flmdigital…> platform, for future Michiganders to access. Diarists can also earn Amazon gift cards for participating ($5 every 2 weeks, if they submit at least 15 minutes of audio diary). Feel free to print & share with patrons<https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nUc1Knpe4JpTEB8FmRavh_Zxv2WPXCfQ?us…>: * An 8.5x11 separated into four "postcards" (that could fit nicely into a grab-and-go or summer reading kits), * Two 8.5x11 flyers, with slightly different wording for kids vs. teens, * An 11x17 sized flyer. New York Public Library's Kids' Books to Celebrate Juneteenth<https://www.nypl.org/blog/2019/06/18/juneteenth-kids-books>. Kalamazoo Public Library's Juneteenth YA Books<https://www.kpl.gov/collection/juneteenth-ya-books/>. In the News... How and why to discuss Juneteenth with your children<https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/06/17/juneteenth-parenting-di…> - The Washington Post, 6.16.21 Coronavirus - Rescission of Emergency Orders (michigan.gov)<https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455_98456_103043-…> - 6.17.21 https://www.michigan.gov/documents/coronavirus/MDHHS_Face_Mask_Recommendati… Have a good weekend, Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. LancasterC5(a)michigan.gov<mailto:LancasterC5@michigan.gov> | 517-335-8129 | www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan<http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan> Follow us: Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/libraryofmichigan/> | Twitter<https://twitter.com/libraryofmich> | Instagram<https://www.instagram.com/libraryofmichigan/> [cid:image001.jpg@01D76431.6A0E0DC0] Check with your local public library for details on their summer library program!

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Class 2 libraries
by Joann Simmons 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Class 2 libraries: How many full time employees and part time employees do you have? How many hours per week do they each work? Do you have call-in people? How many volunteers do you have? How many hours per week are you open? I know, Joe, that these are statistics available but I need current numbers and it's quicker to ask than to look. 3 volunteers have died and one regular volunteer is not able to return from shutdown..... Joann Simmons Director Hudson Carnegie District Library (zv170) 205 S. Market St. Hudson MI 49247 517-448-3801 director(a)hudsoncdl.org

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Recycling Books
by Erin Schmandt 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Does anyone know of anywhere that takes large quantities of books for recycling? Our Friends of the Library are overrun and we need to do something. Programs like Sustainable Shelves or Better World Books are out of the question at this time. The Friends' room is almost to the ceiling and you can't walk to the back. Erin N. Schmandt Director Caro Area District Library 840 W. Frank Street Caro, MI 48723 (989) 673-4329 x102 [Caro-Area-District-Library-Logo]

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Job posting: Part-time Youth Services Librarian
by Melissa Goins 18 Jun '21

18 Jun '21

Hello Michigan Library folks, The beautiful, waterfront community of Harrison Township has an opening for a part-time Youth Librarian. The position details are below, attached, and available on our website <https://htlibrary.org/about/employment/>. Please forward and share freely. Thanks and happy Friday! ~Melissa Melissa Goins Library Director *Connect with me on LinkedIn <http://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-goins-ab5893a5>* ------------------------------ [image: Logo] <https://htlibrary.org> Harrison Township Public Library (586) 329-1261 mgoins(a)htlibrary.org www.htlibrary.org [image: Facebook icon] <https://facebook.com/htlibrary> [image: Twitter icon] <https://twitter.com/HarrisonTwpLib> [image: Youtube icon] <https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCiIwmWx3ujEkrzcVOJsxjXw> [image: LinkedIn icon] <https://www.linkedin.com/company/harrison-township-public-library/> [image: Instagram icon] <https://www.instagram.com/htplibrary/> 38255 L’Anse Creuse, Suite A • Harrison Township, MI 48045 ----- Youth Services Librarian Harrison Township Public Library $19-21/hour, part-time, 15-20 hours per week Start date and process: Applications accepted through July 2nd. Interviews begin the week of July 12th 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, 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, and MeL databases · 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 · Demonstrated knowledge of children’s programming and materials · Positive, proactive customer-oriented attitude · Excellent verbal and written communications 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 https://htlibrary.org/about/employment/

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