Professional Aide

Position Summary(Basic Job Function)

This is a temporary or an on-call position. Provides professional support. Responsibilities may include general business, science, medical, agricultural or other professional support functions. Term: Temps can work two (2) nine (9) month terms with a week break in service in between and at the end of the second term terminate for three (3) months or switch to an on-call. On-Call allowed to work 1039 hours in any twelve (12) month period.

Unit Position Summary

The Michigan State University Schaefer Law Library is seeking applications for a part-time, temporary Circulation Supervisor to oversee daily operations at the circulation desk. The key responsibilities of this role include supervising and scheduling circulation staff, providing circulation-focused assistance to library patrons, and helping patrons with general library inquiries.

This is a part-time 14-week position for up to 30 hours per week, starting in June 2025 and concluding in September 2025.

Primary Duties: 

• Schedule and supervise student circulation desk staff. Ensure adequate desk coverage during hours of operation.
• Manage patron circulation records.
• Resolve patron problems regarding circulation policies and practices.  
• Assist patrons in locating materials within the library.
• Coordinate document deliveries to the law college faculty and staff.
• Communicate library hours to various law college and university departments.  

Other Duties:

• Assist with special projects as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge equivalent to that normally acquired by completing a bachelor's degree.
• Experience working in a library.

Pay: $22.00/hour

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with an integrated library system (FOLIO experience preferred).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

• Resume and cover letter.

Work Hours

Variable hours, up to 30 hours a week. Some evenings and weekends may be required.

Website

www.law.msu.edu

Summary of Physical Demands

• Moving around the library, frequently up and down stairs; occasional bending and stretching; moving, shifting and lifting books; pushing cumbersome/heavy book trucks, and lifting cartons weighing up to 30 lbs.