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Access Services Associate

University of Michigan
Dearborn, Michigan, US
Full-time

Summary

The University of Michigan-Dearborn has an exciting job opportunity for an Access Services Associate in the Mardigian Library.

The successful candidate will thrive on a team dedicated to providing excellent customer service with empathy and respect and will contribute to the continual improvement of Access Services.

This full-time position reports directly to the Head of the Access Services Department.

Why Work at Michigan?

  • 2 : 1 match on retirement savings
  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one of employment
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays

Responsibilities*

  • In-person oversight of the Mardigian Library Info Desk
  • Provide excellent customer service to all faculty, students, staff, and guests
  • Manage the daily work of library student employees and guide them as young professionals
  • Contribute to a respectful and productive work environment
  • Reliably report to the library on time and close the library at 10 : 00 p.m., Hours may change depending upon the needs of the library
  • Provide support for events held in library spaces such as monitoring set up / break down and liaising with event contact
  • Operate LibChat, LibAnswers, and RefAnalytics
  • Assist patrons in locating library materials
  • Respond to inquiries about library policies, procedures and services
  • Receive and record fines and payments
  • Balance cash register
  • Clear blocked patron records
  • Operate automated circulation system (Innovative Interfaces Sierra)
  • Run reports & notices using Sierra library automation software
  • Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent education and experience
  • Proficiency with Google Suite and MS office (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Word, Excel) and comfort using computers and technology
  • Ability to employ good judgment and work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based, collaborative environment
  • Must be able to reliably and consistently work evenings
  • Flexibility to work changing schedules when necessary according to library needs
  • Ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students and the public
  • Strong interpersonal skills, excellent customer service skills and responsible decision making skills
  • Ability to maintain library policies with faculty, staff, students and the public
  • Ability to move throughout the building; bend, reach and shelve items; push / pull fully loaded carts or other large items up to 40 pounds

Desired Qualifications*

  • Previous experience with library work
  • Experience with library automation (Sierra / Millennium experience a plus)
  • Experience balancing cash register drawers or strong cash handling experience
  • Experience working in a very diverse environment

Work Schedule

Shift / Hours / Days : Sunday - Thursday 1 : 45p.m. - 10 : 15 p.m.

Hours subject to change depending upon the scheduling needs of the library, including extended hours during Final Exams.

For shifts beginning on or after 12 : 00 pm (noon) there is an additional $1.00 per hour shift premium.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile / remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the

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