Library Associate

Essential Duties & Responsibilities (others as assigned):

Circulation & Interlibrary Loan

• Provides coverage of the circulation and reference desk.
• Provides circulation services to students, faculty, and staff.
• Triages reference questions to librarians as appropriate.
• Helps patrons find and use library resources, such as reference materials, course reserves, testing and assessment equipment, and provides technical assistance when needed.
• Organizes and maintains library materials through the shelving of materials and shelf reading.
• Fulfills interlibrary loan requests in OCLC WorldShare.

Acquisitions & Copy Cataloging

• Manages the purchases of physical library materials and supplies.
• Assists with the physical processing of library materials.
• Performs copy cataloging for library materials using MARC format, Library of Congress subject headings, and Dewey Decimal classification system.
• Adds records and bibliographic holdings to library systems including the library’s online catalog and OCLC WorldShare.

Academic Support

• Assists in the development and publication of the textbook list each semester.
• Assists in the syllabi review process including readings and e-coursepack
• Assists in the maintenance of testing and assessment materials.

Required Qualifications:

• Associate’s Degree in Applied Science (Library Technician), Library and Information Services/ Technology, or equivalent degree; OR 2-3 years working in a library environment with similar responsibilities.
• Demonstrates commitment to circulating materials that are inclusive of the contributions of historically underrepresented voices in clinical psychology.
• Demonstrates commitment to acknowledging structural barriers by serving patrons in an inclusive and culturally sensitive manner.
• Flexible and collaborative with the ability to thrive in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with common library products and systems.
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite skills (in particular Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Salary:

$42,000

Benefits:     

The Library Associate position is a full-time position with benefits. Benefits include medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, retirement benefits (after one year of service), flexible spending account, dependent care spending account, life, short and long term disability insurance.

This position is exempt from provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible to earn overtime pay for hours worked above 40 in a single work week.

Working Conditions:     

This is not a remote position; work is performed in person on campus. The library is currently open Monday-Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm and Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm for in-person service. These hours are subject to change.

Applying:           

The Michigan School of Psychology (MSP) is fully committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty and staff and strongly welcomes applications from candidates who would enhance our inclusive educational community.  MSP is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Educational Institution and Employer.

A review of complete applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.  To apply, submit a cover letter of interest, resume/curriculum vitae, copies of transcripts (unofficial accepted with application), and complete contact information for at least three references by completing the online application here.

An offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion of a Criminal Background Check.