Part Time Library Assistant

The University of North Georgia; Dahlonega (GA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of North Georgia is seeking a Part Time Library Assistant for its Dahlonega campus. This role involves assisting students and faculty with library services, providing technical support, and participating in various library projects. Candidates should have an Associate's Degree and strong customer service skills.

Qualifications

• 2 years library or customer service experience.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize duties.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with check-in and check-out of library materials.
• Participate in collection maintenance work and projects.
• Monitor the safety and security of library users and property.

Skills

Customer-focus service skills

Problem-solving skills

Written communication skills

Verbal communication skills

Technology troubleshooting skills

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Integrated library system (OPAC)

Job description

Job Title: Part Time Library Assistant
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 282210
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 nearly 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 currently accepting applications for a Part Time Library Assistant on the Dahlonega campus. This position will provide technical and/or paraprofessional assistance in the Libraries at nights and on weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assists students, faculty, staff, and community patrons in person, chat or by telephone. Provides check-in and check-out of library material and basic information about library and university services. Resolves patron account issues and makes referrals as appropriate.
• Participates in collection maintenance work and projects including, shelving, preparing new materials for circulation, shelf-reading, shelf cleaning, shifting, and inventories.
• Assists with opening, closing, and monitoring the safety and security of library users, library property and facility.
• Other duties assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of integrated library system (OPAC), 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. Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills. Positive, customer-focus service skills. Excellent problem-solving skills. Excellent technology troubleshooting skills. Ability to exercise initiative and good judgment as a team member. Ability to multi-task and prioritize duties

Required Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or an equivalent number of college hours (60).
• 2 years library or customer service experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Academic library experience preferred.

Proposed Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $ 13.73 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references.

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. 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 Affirmative 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 role is considered a position of trust.
• 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.