FWS Student Assistant - Library Archives Cartersville

Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce; Cartersville (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Student Assistant for its Library Archives. This part-time role offers a unique opportunity to support library functions and engage with the community. Ideal candidates are current students eager to learn and assist in various library tasks, from customer service to maintaining archival materials. Join a progressive environment that values growth and employee wellness while gaining valuable experience in a supportive setting. If you are passionate about libraries and education, this position is a perfect fit for you.

Qualifications

• Must be a current GHC undergraduate student with a high school diploma.
• Willingness to learn job-related skills and systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide customer service to library users in person and by phone.
• Maintain physical library materials and assist with archival processing.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Basic Computer Knowledge

Willingness to Learn

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Current GHC Undergraduate Student

Tools

Library Management System (LMS)

Job description

FWS Student Assistant - Library Archives Cartersville

Job ID: 283163

Full/Part Time: Part Time

Regular/Temporary: Temporary

About Us

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.

We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success.

Job Summary

This position provides support for various functions within the library and archives at Cartersville Campus. Must be a current GHC Student.

Responsibilities

1. Understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values.
2. Provide customer service to library and archives users in person and by phone.
3. Utilize library management system (LMS) to process borrowing and returning of library materials.
4. Provide basic reference duties, such as answering questions on basic searching, technology, college information, directions, and similar tasks.
5. Support and maintain the professional appearance of the library.
6. Maintain physical library and archival materials, such as shelving, shifting books, shelf reading, and inventory.
7. Maintain the confidentiality of all patron records for the library and archives.
8. Provide general administrative and clerical tasks including work with scanning and computer equipment.
9. Maintain and collect data on library and archives use as directed.
10. Assist with archival processing including accessing and describing archival materials, preserving and conserving archival materials, and scanning and digitizing archival materials.
11. Display creation and maintenance as well as posting of marketing materials.
12. Assist with reference requests, creating displays, and staffing the circulation desk as needed.
13. Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

1. High school diploma or equivalent and current GHC undergraduate student.
2. Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) currently being met.
3. Current-Year FAFSA on file with all verifications and any other requirements complete.
4. Currently enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours.
5. Some prior experience is preferred but not required. Job specific training will be provided.

Proposed Salary

$12/hour

Required Documents to Attach

Resume

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

1. No prior knowledge of archives required but need to be willing to learn.
2. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing.
3. Basic knowledge of computer.
4. Willingness to learn job-related skills and systems including new technology, policy, and procedure.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at [e-mail].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at [phone], or email [e-mail].

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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