Library Assistant

Georgia Southern University; Statesboro (GA); Presencial; USD 19.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Library Assistant at Georgia Southern University, Swainsboro campus, is responsible for providing front-line circulation services and supporting Access Services operations. The role involves maintaining collections, assisting patrons, and upholding library security and procedures.

The position emphasizes customer service, teamwork, and reliability, with a typical schedule aligned to department needs. Applicants should have a high school diploma and at least one year of related work experience.

Formación

• Customer service at library or service desk a must.
• Ability to operate library systems and basic software.
• Strong communication with patrons and staff.

Responsabilidades

• Deliver efficient circulation services to patrons at the Circulation/ Welcome Desk
• Maintain library collections and manage item flow within designated areas
• Ensure library security, opening/closing procedures and safety</br>procedures
• Maintain furniture and spaces; assist with audits and shelving
• Participate in department projects, trainings, and meetings
• Record keeping and reporting using library systems
• Collaborate to create a cooperative, service-oriented environment
• Resolve patron issues and complaints professionally

Conocimientos

Customer service

Patience

Communication

Teamwork

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Library Assistant

Job ID: 305106

Location

Georgia Southern - Swainsboro

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Regular/Temporary: Regular

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Library General Operations

Job Summary

Access Services Department is responsible for the general operation and management of the Zach S. Henderson Library facility. This includes maintenance of collections, maintaining the security of the building including opening and closing, management of library furniture, maintaining the checkout desk, and any other needs of the Access Services Department. This department is the first point of contact for patrons. The Access Services Library Assistant is responsible for ensuring the adherence to the mission and strategic plan of the GS Libraries and the Access Services department's role in support of the mission and strategic plan. Access Services Library Assistants provides circulation services to users. Work schedule based on the needs of the department.

Responsibilities

• Deliver efficient circulation services to patrons at the Circulation/ Welcome Desk
• Maintain library collections including but not limited to main stacks, Governor's Honors Collection, AV & Equipment, ARC, Popular Reading, and GS Authors Lounge; load and unload material in ARC and audit ARC bins, inventory library collection
• Maintain security of the Henderson Library including opening and closing and following all emergency procedures
• Maintain library furniture including organization and surplus
• Maintain library library by shelf-reading, vacuuming, and dusting main stacks, ARC, and Welcome Desk
• Participate in library committees, attend workshops, webinars, and other learning opportunities
• In coordination with the Department Head and other Access Services Supervisors, Maintain and update Access Services workflows
• Maintain library records including working with the Library Management System, and other management systems; complete statistical and other reports
• Work with library staff to develop a team-oriented work environment by working on all projects for Access Services
• Resolve patrons¿ difficult circulation/ building complaints and problems

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Required Experience

• One (1) or more years of related work experience

Proposed Salary

$17.13 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Two (2) Professional References

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proven proficiency with computers including Microsoft Office, Google, and/or applications as required for specific position
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and secure sensitive information

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

November 9, 2026

Application review may begin on November 2, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at [phone] or 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 25 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: [phone].

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work generally performed in an office environment
• Workweek may occasionally extend beyond 40 hours
• Travel may be requiredMay be required to maneuver items weighing up to 25 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation
• Work performed in general library setting

Background Check

• Standard