Library Associate, University Library System

library associate, university library system

wayne state university is searching for an experienced libraryassociate, university library system at its detroit campus location.

wayne state is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of detroit, michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

perform standardized library work providing routine clerical support for either a public or technical service unit in the university library system. Work activities necessitatefamiliarization with basic library methods and procedures and the ability to utilize on-line computer systems and standard office equipment.

perform routine circulation, reference and media desk services.process interlibrary loan and other requests for book charges,discharges, and renewals; library card registration. Assist library patrons with routine bibliographic searches (e.g. Locatemonographs, periodicals, serials, audio visual tapes, microficheand film); provide general instruction in the operation of theonline computer systems, e.g. Imagine and horizon,microfiche/microfilm readers and copiers.

assist with receiving and bindery/preservation functions following established detailed procedures. Operate computer terminal toaccess, enter and retrieve information involving multiple displayformats and the coding and interpretation of data. Data enteroriginal cataloging and transfer records; conduct searches; correct and update bibliographic and holding records via oclc systembibliographic database.

participate in general office functions as needed. Prepare and process appropriate university forms, paperwork and general correspondence. Operate standard and nonstandard office equipment and machines, e.g. Typewriter, photocopier, computer terminal,microfilm/microfiche readers. Answer telephone calls, take message sand route inquiries to appropriate personnel. Maintain departmentfiles; prepare materials for mail (e.g. Detroit area librarynetwork (dalnet) information and interlibrary loan request).

compile data for monthly and special reports (e.g. Bimonthlyacquisition list) regarding departmental operations. Maintain andupdate daily activity logs and work order requests. Process invoices to initiate vendor payment.

may provide functional work direction of assigned tasks to studentor parttime support personnel. Assign and monitor routine tasks.train and assist in appropriate methods and procedures.

update and maintain library information on wayne state university’sinternet web pages.

this description is intended to indicate the kinds of tasks andlevels of work difficulty that will be required of positions thatwill be given this title and shall not be construed as declaring what the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position shall be. It is not intended to limit or in any way modifythe right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the workof employees under their supervision.

The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held toexclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind orlevel of difficulty.

open and close building facility and maintain secure area. May be required to work evening and weekend shifts. Monitor supply and equipment inventory; order materials and contact vendor representatives as necessary.

process course material reserve requests. Create and update coursereserve online and written records. Obtain and prepare reserveitems through online searches and retrieval from stacks.…