Part-Time Library Technician

University of Detroit Mercy; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Detroit Mercy in Detroit, MI, is seeking a library assistant to provide circulation desk support for students, faculty, attorneys, and the public. The role involves daily circulation tasks, policy questions, and occasional open/close duties.

Candidates should have a college degree or 4–8 years of related experience; must be a team player with good communication and willingness to take on other duties as assigned. Evening and weekend shifts are anticipated.

Qualifications

• College degree or 4–8 years of work experience in a related field.
• Must be a team player with a willingness to perform other duties as assigned.
• Excellent communication and customer-service skills required.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends as scheduled.

Responsibilities

• Provide circulation desk assistance to library patrons, including students, faculty, attorneys, and self-represented members of the public.
• Check in and check out materials using the Sierra ILS.
• Answer questions about library policies and general inquiries.
• Open or close the library at the beginning or end of the day if working those shifts.

Skills

Team player

Customer service

Communication

Education

College degree or 4–8 years experience

Job description

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Provide circulation desk assistance to library patrons, including students, faculty, attorneys, and self-represented members of the public
• Perform administrative tasks, which could include updating print materials, running circulation reports, and stacks maintenance
• Open or close the library at the beginning or end of the day if working those shifts
• Answer questions about library policies
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Provide circulation services to library patrons

• Check in and check out materials using the Sierra ILS
• Answer logistical, collection, and library policy questions

Education – A college degree or four to eight years of work experience in a related field.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

Must be a team player with a willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Physical requirements

Job requires repetitive lifting of light weight objects with frequent bending and stooping, or repetitively lift average weight objects where frequent bending or stooping alternates with lighter activities. Occasionally lifts heavy objects (over 50 pounds).

Work environment

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

Salary/pay information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated schedule

Evenings and weekends

Additional Information

Must be a team player with a willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Pay Range

Commensurate with experience