Library Associate, Sr. - Access Services
About The Position
Wayne State University is seeking a Library Associate, Sr. for Access Services in the University Library System. The role performs moderately complex clerical support for public or technical library services, using established library procedures, computerized library systems, and standard and non-standard office equipment. The position is based at the Undergraduate Library and works Sunday through Thursday, 2:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in a normal office environment. The incumbent supports circulation, reference, and media desk services; assists patrons with routine bibliographic searches and library-system operations; and supports cataloging, acquisitions, bindery, and preservation functions. The role also maintains and reviews electronic records, prepares reports and logs, handles invoices and fines, and performs general office duties. Functional supervision is provided to student assistants and other support personnel. The position may require evening and weekend work and reports to a professional/administrative, academic staff, or management-level position.
Requirements
- High school graduation or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
- Ability to operate a computer terminal and standard and non-standard office equipment, including photocopiers, typewriters, and microfiche or microfilm readers.
- Accurate typing and data-entry skills.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Strong concentration and ability to process large amounts of data and meet deadlines.
- Ability to communicate effectively with others and assist patrons with library procedures and operations.
- Some computer skills and ability to read and interpret online records.
- Ability to work a regular schedule that includes weekends and evenings.
- Typically, incumbents have held positions such as Library Clerk, Office Clerk, or student employee in a library facility.
Nice To Haves
- Some supervisory experience.
- Some knowledge of OCLC, Horizon, and Imagine systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide clerical support for circulation, reference, and media desk services, including processing charges, discharges, renewals, registrations, records, and holds.
- Collect fines and fees, deposit and record payments, and maintain billing status in computerized records.
- Ensure library materials are shelved accurately and assist patrons with routine bibliographic searches and the operation of library systems and equipment.
- Assist with bibliographic cataloging and acquisitions using established procedures.
- Access, enter, retrieve, verify, interpret, and edit electronic records related to subscriptions, bindery shipments, subject headings, authority records, acquisitions, cataloging, bindery, and circulation.
- Perform bindery and preservation functions, update bindery data, and prepare and ship materials to the bindery.
- Review computer-generated reports, correct routine data errors, compile statistics, prepare monthly and special reports, and maintain activity logs and work-order requests.
- Process invoices to initiate vendor payments and deposit fines and fees into appropriate accounts.
- Functionally supervise 7–10 student assistants and full- and part-time support personnel by assigning and monitoring work, providing training, and answering or referring inquiries.
- Prepare University forms, paperwork, correspondence, mailings, and departmental files; handle telephone calls and direct inquiries as appropriate.
- Open and close the facility, maintain a secure area, monitor supplies and equipment, and order materials or contact vendors as needed.
- Perform related work as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
