Library Assistant II

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia State University in Atlanta seeks a Library Assistant II for the College of Law Library. The role supports Circulation services, assists with early opens/closes, and patron questions at the desk. Salary is $35,600 with full-time benefits.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED plus one year of relevant experience, and preferred proficiency in MS Office and library procedures. Shift includes weekends.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with 1 year of library, customer service, or office experience.
• Preferred knowledge of MS Access, Excel, Outlook, Teams and Word.
• Ability to troubleshoot and handle library users in person and by phone.
• Strong time management and clear oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work without supervision.

Responsibilities

• Directs and trains library student assistants in the absence of the Circulation Desk Supervisor.
• Provides service at the circulation desk, checks materials in/out, answers policy questions.
• Maintains library environment and collections; reports maintenance issues.
• Shelves materials, manages reserve collection, and assists with document delivery.
• Opens/closes library, including weekend coverage and recording door stats.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Time management

Work without supervision

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Access

Excel

Outlook

Teams

Word

Job description

Library Assistant II

College of Law

Georgia State University

Part of one of the Southeast's largest comprehensive research universities, Georgia State Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full and part-time students. The College of Law was created in 1982 based on its founders' belief that a first-rate law school not only can but also must be tailored to meet the needs of the students who enter its doors. Although Georgia State Law has grown substantially in scope and reputation during the last 40+ years, this flexible, entrepreneurial, and student-centric spirit continues to resonate throughout our institution. The College of Law brings together a dynamic group of faculty and staff who promote scholarship and service that enriches the legal profession and the communities we serve. Our community fosters a culture based on ambition, hard work, dedication, and perseverance.

The College of Law Library's Circulation Services Department is hiring for a Library Assistant II. This is a full-time staff position. This position provides service to library users at the Circulation Desk. This position reports to the Circulation Desk Supervisor (Library Specialist I).

WHAT MAKES College of Law A GREAT PLACE?

• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Directs and trains library student assistants in the absence of the Circulation Desk Supervisor, in areas including library systems, technology, and policies
• Provides service to library users at the circulation desk, including checking materials in and out, answering questions regarding circulation policies, providing information to patrons, answering phones
• Maintains library environment and collections, including pushing in chairs, directing maintenance workers to problems, and reporting maintenance issues;
• Maintains library collections, including shelving materials, filing looseleafs, assisting with the reserve collection, and reporting maintenance issues
• Opens or closes the law library on at least one weekend day, which includes opening all essential doors, recording door stats, turning on lights, copy machine, scanners, and picking up newspapers and books from the book drop
• Assists with lending and borrowing of items from other libraries, including retrieving books, packing, and preparing materials for shipment
• Retrieves and copies documents for faculty using our document delivery service
• Assists with processing of overdue notices
• Creates library patron accounts as needed
• Inspects returned library materials for damage
• Shifts include opening or closing the library
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Minimum Hiring Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED and one year of library, customer service, or office experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word; ability to troubleshoot; some knowledge of basic library procedures, methods, and techniques; ability to deal with library users in person and over the telephone; effective time management skills; effective oral and written communication skills; must be able to work without supervision.

College/Business Unit: College of Law

Department: Circulation, Public Services

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 7 AM - 4 PM. 4 Weekdays + 1 Weekend Day

Salary: $35,600

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 09/01/26, 6:24:50 PM

Closing Date: 09/16/26, 3:59:00 AM

Georgia State University Values COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university, IDENTITY, PLACEMAKING & BELONGING: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, and civility, TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources, EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research, and service, STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents USG Core Value Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability,, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

Background Check Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

Georgia State University is committed to its students' and employees' safety and security. It complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act) to provide information on certain crimes on campus. This position may be designated as a Campus Security Authority, ensuring that reported crimes are routed to the appropriate University office.

Georgia State University prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's age, color, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or veteran status.