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
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