Operations Circulation Assistant (Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library)

Work in the Art, Architecture, and Engineering Library at the 2nd floor Service Desk and book stacks.

Regular duties include: assisting library patrons with all circulation needs, answering patron’s questions, shelving and maintaining the library book stacks, circulating course reserve materials, assisting patrons with their research needs, referring patrons to various services throughout the library system, answering the library's main phone and referring calls as appropriate. Assisting the library staff with other duties and library projects, as needed.

We are looking for friendly people who enjoy working in a customer service oriented environment.

While this is a posting only for Spring/Summer assistance, applicants may be considered for future semesters as well if interested. 

AAEL Library Service Desk Hours (all potential working hours would occur during these timeframes):

Sunday: 1pm - 9pm

Monday: 9am - 9pm

Tuesday: 9am - 9pm

Wednesday: 9am - 9pm

Thursday: 9am - 9pm

Friday: 9am - 5pm

Saturday: CLOSED

Required qualifications in a potential candidate: excellent communication skills, responsible, dependable, punctual, and approachable.

Must have the ability to work independently and accurately after training without direct supervision.

Some customer service experience is required and a desire to further the mission and values of the University of Michigan Library is essential.

Timely communication with the office regarding absences and other changes is necessary.

Must be willing to work both at the service desk point and within the library stacks.