Senior Access Services Library Associate

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University is seeking a Senior Library Associate for Access Services at the Detroit campus. The role involves supervisory tasks, clerical support across circulation, reference, and media services, and helping patrons with catalog and online systems.

Responsibilities include processing charges and renewals, maintaining records, and supervising 7–10 student staff. Flexible scheduling may be required, including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with keen attention to detail.
• Ability to operate computer terminals and standard office equipment.
• Some knowledge of OCLC, Horizon and Imagine systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform clerical support for circulation, reference and media desk services.
• Process book charges, discharges and renewals; library card registration.
• Create and process records and holds via the computerized library system.
• Collect fines and fees; deposit and record online status.
• Assist patrons with bibliographic searches and basic instruction.
• Input, verify and edit online records in OCLC/Horizon/Imagine.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Data entry

Communication skills

Computer terminal operation

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OCLC

Horizon

Imagine

Job description

Wayne State University is seeking a Senior Library Associate for Access Services at the Detroit campus. The role involves supervisory tasks, clerical support across circulation, reference, and media services, and helping patrons with catalog and online systems.

Responsibilities include processing charges and renewals, maintaining records, and supervising 7–10 student staff. Flexible scheduling may be required, including evenings and weekends.