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 *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@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 ----- 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: - Planning, promoting, and hosting innovative adult and general family programs - Developing the collection and weeding of materials including fiction, nonfiction, audiobooks, large print, and electronic formats within the designated budget - Providing comprehensive reference and readers’ advisory services - 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 - Overseeing the maintenance of library satellite collections - 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, maintain library social media accounts, and participate in community outreach opportunities that may require public speaking - Performing other related duties as required Minimum qualifications: - Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school - Ability to deliver consistent, friendly, attentive, high quality customer service - Demonstrated knowledge of library materials/resources of interest to adults - Excellent verbal and written communication skills - Ability to prioritize duties, meet deadlines, work independently, and assume responsibility - Awareness of new developments and trends in public libraries, the community, and society - Full range of Internet and Microsoft Office skills - Flexibility in scheduling including some evenings and weekends - Ability to troubleshoot library technology Preferred qualifications: - Successful experience with Adult 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: Please see application details at the HTPL website. <https://htlibrary.org/job-posting-adult-services-librarian/>