Access Services AssociateApply NowHow to ApplyTo ensure full consideration, applications must include all the following in a single document:
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SummaryThe 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.Who We AreThe University of Michigan-Dearborn (UM-Dearborn) is one of the three campuses of the University of Michigan system. UM-Dearborn is a comprehensive university offering high-quality undergraduate, graduate, professional, and continuing education to residents of southeastern Michigan, and currently enrolls just under 9,000 students. UM-Dearborn is located 10 miles west of downtown Detroit and 35 miles east of Ann Arbor. The campus is strategically located on 200 suburban acres of the original Henry Ford Estate in the Greater Detroit Metropolitan Region.Why Work at Michigan?Perks and Benefits You Can Look Forward to:
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 ScheduleShift/Hours/Days: Monday - Thursday 1:45p.m. - 10:15p.m. Friday 9:45a.m. - 6:15p.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.Additional InformationJob openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.Applications will be reviewed as received throughout the posting period and continue until the position is filled.Background ScreeningThe University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.U-M EEO/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID251002Working TitleAccess Services AssociateJob TitleInfo Resources Assistant InterWork LocationDearborn CampusDearborn, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusNonexemptOrganizational GroupDbn Libry Media SrvsDepartmentDbn Mardigian LibraryPosting Begin/End Date6/27/2024 - 7/11/2024Salary$36,000.00 - $37,000.00Career InterestLibraries & MuseumsApply Now