Circulation Librarian

University of Detroit Mercy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated administrator to oversee the Law Library's access services. This role involves managing circulation desk operations, supervising staff, and ensuring excellent customer service for students and faculty. Ideal candidates will have a Master's in Library Science and possess strong management and communication skills. Join a vibrant academic community committed to diversity and excellence, where your contributions will directly impact the educational experience of many. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life Insurance

Tuition Remission Benefit

Retirement Plan

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and management skills required.
• Ability to onboard and train staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the Law Library’s access services.
• Supervise circulation desk staff and provide customer service.

Skills

Customer Service

Management Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Masters in Library Science

Job description

Job ID

AF9801-0504-1851

Position Classification

FT Administrator

Position Summary

Responsible for the day-to-day operation and management of the Law Library’s access services functions, which includes manage circulation desk workers and their activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative and Circulation Duties:

• Responsible for the creation of circulation desk staff schedule.
• Responsible for creating and maintaining the library staff master calendar in coordination with the Head of Public Services and the Head of Technical Services.
• Provide customer service to students, faculty, staff, and the University community relating to access services, policies, and procedures.
• Supervise the full-time circulation assistant.
• Either supervise or manage the supervision of the part-time library technicians who are assigned to work at the circulation desk.
• Assign projects as directed.
• Refer questions to appropriate staff.
• Assist in hiring and training new staff.
• Manage circulation, reserves, patron records, and holds module in the Library ILS.
• May be asked to monitor the library study rooms (LibCal) and chat services (LibChat) within SpringShare.
• Supervise the creation of reports, such as for overdue or missing materials, shelf-reading audits, or for checkout totals.
• Collaborate with staff members in charge of student workers and supervise their circulation desk tasks.
• Monitor operation and maintenance of the library’s equipment, facility and supplies.

Public Services

• Provide library usage instruction to faculty, students, staff, and public patrons.
• Supervise public spaces.
• May be asked to participate in Collection Development.
• May be asked to assist with research projects.
• Manage Interlibrary Loans.

Professional Activities and Professional Development

• Participate in professional development workshops, seminars, conferences, and other professional activities.
• Provide updates for circulation staff regarding current library trends as it relates to library access services.
• May be asked to participate on library, law school and system-wide committees on approval of the Head of Public Services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – A Masters in Library Science is required.
• Experience – Six months to two years (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Preferred Qualifications

Strong customer service, management skills, and ability to onboard and train staff.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be a good communicator, well-spoken, and calm. Must be a team player with a willingness to perform other duties as assigned. Must regularly communicate with supervisors, colleagues, and subordinates.

Physical Requirements

Job requires repetitively lifting light weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities.

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule

Monday – Friday 1:20 PM – 9:50 PM

Employee Benefits

At the University of Detroit Mercy, we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following benefits:

• Medical -

o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

•Dental -

o UDM’s School of Dentistry FREE to you and your dependents

o Option to purchase additional dental plan through UNUM

•Vision –

o Under United Healthcare, you are able to get one exam every 24 months

o Under Heritage Vision, an eye exam and lenses (not Frame) are provided every 12 months

(Plans are available to employees to purchase as an option)

• Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Accounts offered

• Employee Assistance Program -

o Provided to everyone in your household

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• Life and AD&D

o 1x base salary up to Dollar One Hundred Thousand.

• Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

• Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children.

• Retirement Plan -

o UDM provides matches up to 8%

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.