The School of Library and Information Science is happy to announce the availability of five Graduate Student Assistantship (GSA) positions starting in Fall 2014. Three GSA positions will be within WSU Libraries. Two GSA positions will be within SLIS. Each assistantship provides a full tuition scholarship (up to 36 credits) for a master's degree in library and information science (MLIS), an annual $16,838 stipend, health insurance and representation by the GEOC (Graduate Employees Organization Committee). Further details and link to the job postings are below.

• Graduate Student Assistantship (3) Positions within University Library System (Purdy/Kresge and Undergraduate Libraries)
  • GSAs provide direct user assistance at information/reference desks through in-person, phone, and virtual reference; assisting patrons with the catalog, internet, databases, and use of computers. In addition, GSAs collaborate on the development of library guides, provide information literacy instruction, and participate in special projects as assigned; such assignment may be based on interest, and can include work with discovery services, material processing, eResources, acquisitions, and digital publishing. The special project duties are facilitated by the discretion of the GSA Coordinator and/or other Staff Librarians.
  • The GSA employment experience is designed to provide a wide overview of academic library operations, with a focus on developing skills in operational areas increasing in responsibility and independence over an approximate two year period.
  • Open to both new and current students.
  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: July 18, 2014 by 5:00 PM.
  • For further details on requirements and how to apply, download the full GSA job posting.

• SLIS Diversity Outreach GSA
  • Provide outreach and build and maintain relationships with undergraduate programs on campus and surrounding colleges about the value of graduate SLIS studies at Wayne State University with a focus on historically-underrepresented populations
  • Participate in the recruitment of prospective students by attending programs, fairs, and open houses in- and off-campus; give recruiting presentations, including oral and PowerPoint presentations.
  • Open to both new and current students.
  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: July 11, 2014 by 5:00 PM.
  • For further details on requirements and how to apply, download the full Diversity Outreach GSA job posting.
  • Questions about the Diversity Outreach GSA position? Contact the current Diversity GSA, Nichole Manlove at nichole.manlove@wayne.edu.

• SLIS Information Technology GSA
  • Continue to develop SLIS online community through social media
  • Help supervise student technology assistants
  • Update SLIS websites
  • Provide technical assistance to SLIS students, faculty, and staff
  • Work with full time staff on computer and server maintenance
  • Develop online instructional materials
  • PRE-REQUISITE: Completion of LIS 6080 Information Technology.
  • DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION: July 3, 2014 by 5:00 PM.
  • For further details on requirements and how to apply, download the full SLIS Information Technology GSA job posting.
  • Questions about the Information Technology GSA position? Contact the current Tech GSA, Kevin Barton at slistech@wayne.edu!