Senior Library Associate, Public Services & Cataloging

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

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a Sr. Library Associate at the Arthur Neef Law Library. The role focuses on clerical support across circulation, reference, and media desk services, including cataloging, acquisitions, and data entry in the library system.

The position requires strong organizational skills, meticulous data handling, and the ability to guide student assistants. Evening or weekend shifts may be required, with a regular schedule and responsibilities aligned

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Some supervisory experience preferred.
• Operate computer terminal and office equipment with accuracy.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented abilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with patrons and staff.
• Read and interpret online records; basic data entry skills.
• Flexible schedule including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical support for circulation, reference and media desk.
• Process book charges, discharges and renewals; register library cards.
• Create and process records via the library system; manage holds.
• Assist patrons with bibliographic searches and teach online system basics.
• Participate in cataloging, acquisitions, bindery and related tasks.
• Supervise 7-10 student assistants; assign and monitor work.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively

Attention to detail

Data entry skills

Customer service

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

OCLC

Horizon

Imagine system

Job description

Wayne State University in Detroit invites applications for a Sr. Library Associate at the Arthur Neef Law Library. The role focuses on clerical support across circulation, reference, and media desk services, including cataloging, acquisitions, and data entry in the library system.

The position requires strong organizational skills, meticulous data handling, and the ability to guide student assistants. Evening or weekend shifts may be required, with a regular schedule and responsibilities aligned