Library Withdrawals Assistant (Temporary)

Job Summary

The main responsibility of this position is to support the Withdrawals Unit and assist with deduplication of the University Library's collections. Primary duties for this position focus on: Support withdrawals workflows in the Physical Collections & Access Unit; Verification and updating of item and holdings records in the integrated library system (Alma); Routing withdrawn materials for resale or disposal; Assisting with deduplication projects; Scanning and sorting new and returning material; Retrieving and processing items for patron requests. You will be expected to communicate effectively regarding ongoing withdrawal projects with supervisors.

Required Qualifications*

• High School degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Ability to move and/or transport materials that weigh up to 45 pounds.
• 1+ years of demonstrated experience of strong written and verbal communication responding to different types of questions and situations.
• 1+ years of demonstrated aptitude for accuracy, attention to detail, and managing time effectively.

Work Schedule

The expected schedule for this position is from 8am-5pm, Monday-Friday. This work schedule may be modified based on operational needs.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

The person in this position routinely moves through the building to access materials. They would need to regularly ascend/descend ladders to retrieve and shelve materials. They must be able to navigate the facility using the stairs during an emergency. This person may occasionally need to travel from building to building on campus (campus and city buses are available to ride for free). They must have the ability to move and/or transport materials that weigh up to 45 pounds. This 12 month temporary position will be eligible for Employer Shared Responsibility health benefits.

Length of the assignment: 12 months (will be eligible for ESR benefits)

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Library Withdrawals Assistant (Temporary)

LIBRARY ASST D (TEMP)

Ann Arbor Campus

Onsite

Full-Time

Temporary

Nonexempt

Univ Library

Library A & F - PC & A

10/30/2025 - 11/09/2025

$20.00 - $20.00

Libraries & Museums
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