Duties and Responsibilities:

• Various operational tasks, including but not limited to desk coverage, acting as a liaison for facilities related issues, and working in collaboration with other student employees to ensure coverage
• Serving as the primary contact when full-time staff are absent
• Opening and closing the Law Library
• Providing assistance to patrons in-person and over the phone at the central Law Library Information Desk
• Helping patrons locate, check out, and return library materials
• Answering routine questions about facilities, services, and item locations
• Making appropriate referrals to reference staff and other Law School departments
• Keeping accurate statistics about the types of questions received
• Other Library duties as assigned

Required Qualifications:

• Must be responsible, dependable, and approachable
• Must be actively enrolled as a University of Michigan student in a graduate program
• Must be able to work Sunday evenings (5pm-midnight) with an option to pick up additional shifts, including a similar shift on Saturday from 5pm to 10pm.
• Must have excellent interpersonal, communication, and public relations skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Michigan MSI candidates are encouraged to apply as an opportunity to obtain more experience with library public services and learn about the Law Library

How to Apply:

1. Make sure you have completed the University's Student Employment Application in Wolverine Access and that all of your information is up to date. (Wolverine Access > Students > Student Business > Student Employment Application )
2. Download and complete the Law Library Availability Form.
3. Combine the Availability Form with your Resume and upload one PDF file when you submit this application. (Resume and Availability Form are required.)
4. Apply on the Michigan Student Employment Office Site.

Hours: 7 hours per week – 12 hours per week

Work Study: This job is eligible for work-study.