Library Associate Circulation & Access Services

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a Library Associate for Circulation & Access Services on the Dahlonega campus. This role focuses on helping students, faculty, and visitors access library materials and manage accounts, with responsibilities including check-in/check-out, reserves, and basic reference support.

Primary hours are nights and weekends during semesters, with day shifts during intersession.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent college credit hours (60).
• Two years of library, office, or retail experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists patrons in person, by phone, and by chat with check-in/out and reserves.
• Performs collection maintenance: shelving, shelf-reading, inventories.
• Processes course reserves and resource sharing requests.
• Participates in library committees and professional development.
• Maintains supplies and inventory for library operations.
• Assists with opening, closing, and security of library.
• supervises part-time staff in the absence of the Library Specialist II.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communicatie

Ability to manage multiple tasks

Stand for long periods and lift up to

Customer service mindset

Education

Associates Degree or equivalent (60 credits)

Tools

Integrated library systems

Banner

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Library Associate Circulation & Access Services. Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA. Regular/Temporary: Regular. Full/Part Time: Full-Time. Job ID: 304769.

About Us

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Library Associate Circulation & Access Services position on the Dahlonega campus. This customer service position will provide access services to the students, faculty, staff and visitors of the University of North Georgia’s Dahlonega Campus library. This position is responsible maintaining the library’s collections. During Fall, Spring and Summer semesters primary work schedule is nights and weekends. During intersession work schedule is primarily day shift. Reports to the Library Specialist II.

Responsibilities

• Assists students, faculty, staff, and community patrons in person, by telephone, and by chat with check-in and check-out of library material, registration, patron accounts and reserves. Provides directional and basic information about library and university services. Resolves patron account disputes and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Participates in collection maintenance work and projects, including shelving, shelf-reading, shelf cleaning, shifting, and inventories.
• Processes course reserves and resource sharing requests.
• Participate in library committees and internal professional development activities.
• Maintain supplies for the general use of the library including inventory and ordering for other library employees.
• Assists with opening, closing, and monitoring the safety and security of library users, library property and facility.
• Supervises part time library assistants and student assistants in the absence of the Library Specialist II, evening supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of automated systems including integrated library systems, Banner etc. and application software such as Microsoft Office and basic office equipment.
• Strong written and verbal communications and capacity to interact positively with all levels of university community. Initiative and good judgment as a team member.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Must be able to stand for long periods, walk throughout the library regularly performing service to patrons or collection management and lift up to 25 pounds.

Required Qualifications

• Associates Degree or equivalent college credit hours (60)
• Two years of library, office, or retail experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Proposed Salary

• The starting salary is: $15.87 hour.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Contact Information for Three Professional References

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.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php.

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affinitve Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is not considered a position of trust.
• This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
• This position will not travel
• This position does not require security clearance.

Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.

Background Check

• Standard Enhanced + Education