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Library Assistant D
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Job ID 73908
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Library, Taubman Medical
Category Office
Job Description

Taubman Service Desk student assistants provide exceptional customer service to a diverse array of students, faculty, and members of the community.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Answer basic directional and access policy questions.

  • Check materials out to patrons, check-in returned materials.

  • Process library holds.

  • Direct complex reference questions to the Taubman Informationalists.

  • Light housekeeping responsibilities on occasion. 

Individuals who are best suited for this position

  • Enjoy working with people

  • Possess a willingness to learn

  • Hold the ability to effectively communicate with a variety of individuals

  • Show enthusiasm for answering questions in person and over the phone 

Please note: the Taubman Health Sciences Library is best reached by foot or by M-bus.

HOURS AVAILABLE:

Shifts available for this position are: 

Monday: 12:30-2:15pm

Tuesday: 12:30-2pm

Thursday: 12:30-2pm

Note: Only applicants who can work the full shift will be considered. Applicants who can work all three shifts will be prioritized. 

 
Educational Value

Students gain experience working with library policies and procedures, working with the public, exercising judgment in a controlled environment, and learn and practice principles of excellent customer service.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity employer.

 
Job Requirements

To apply, please submit through the JobX portal a brief 2-3 paragraph cover letter with the following information:

  • Previous customer service experience

  • If you have work-study available. 

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 4.0 to 6.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Tuesday, September 8, 2026
End Date Saturday, April 24, 2027
Primary Contact Jesse Gingerich-Jones
Primary Contact's Email gingerje@umich.edu
Supervisor Jesse Gingerich-Jones
Work Location 4200 Taubman Health Sciences Library 1135 Catherine St ,Ann Arbor, MI 48109
Phone N/A
Fax N/A