Job ID

PC9993-0504-1809

Position Classification

PT Casual

Position Summary

•  Provide circulation desk assistance to library patrons, including students,  faculty, attorneys, and self-represented members of the public.
• Perform administrative tasks, which could include updating print materials,  running circulation reports, and stacks maintenance.
• Open or close the library at the beginning or end of the day if working those shifts.
• Answer questions about library policies.
• Provide basic legal reference services.
• Perform other tasks as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide circulation services to library patrons .

• Check in and check out materials using the Sierra ILS.
• Answer logistical, collection, and library policy questions .

2. Administrative Services

• May be asked to help process government documents and serials.
• Depending on shift, may involve opening and closing the library.
• Perform projects as assigned.

3. Reference Services

• Provide patrons with basic legal reference services, under the guidance of the Head of Public Services.

Minimum Qualifications

Education – A Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Must be a team player with a willingness to perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

Job may require lifting light weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping.  Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10 pounds). 

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal office. 

Salary/Pay Information

Commensurate with experience

Anticipated Schedule 

Part-time; variable hours – less than 20 hours per week

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.