Youth Services Librarian

Harrison Township Public Library

$20-24/hour, part-time, 15-20 hours per week

Start date and process: Applications are accepted through October 13th. Interviews begin the week of October 23^rd, with an anticipated start date soon after.

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, MeL databases, and all offered library resources

·         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 (students with a degree in progress will be considered)

·         Demonstrated knowledge of children’s programming and materials

·         Positive, proactive, customer-oriented attitude

·         Excellent verbal and written communication 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 

Submit a cover letter, resume, completed application, and three professional references to:

Melissa Goins, Library Director