The REFERENCE TEAM at the BENTLEY HISTORICAL LIBRARY is looking for U-M GRADUATE STUDENTS 

This position will assist researchers in the reading room. In conjunction with other student employees and Bentley staff, this person will assist patrons in navigating the U-M Library online catalog and other research tools. This position assists researchers in registering and requesting materials through an online system, as well as taking shifts at the circulation desk, retrieving and reshelving requested materials, and working on additional projects as assigned.

Students' typical hours for this position is 12-15 hours/week.

Pay for Graduate Students is $17/hour.

Strong communication skills and the ability to interact with and assist researchers in locating archival materials by using available research tools.

Ability to instruct new researchers about reading room procedures in a friendly and respectful manner.

Ability and willingness to cooperate and work effectively, and engage as a team member.

This position requires safely moving boxes and other materials, using proper techniques and equipment. This position requires the ability to lift boxes, push or pull carts, and climb stairs.

Work hours are between 9 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Friday, with additional hours on Wednesdays until 7 pm. This person needs to have availability to work Wednesdays until 7 pm and two (2) Saturdays a month, 9 am-1:45 pm.