Part Time Library Assistant

Job Title:Part Time Library Assistant
Location: UNG-Dahlonega, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Part-Time
Job ID: 266481
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 be responsible for circulation and access services delivered to faculty, staff, and visitors at the University of North Georgia's Dahlonega Campus library on weekend, evening, and some weekday hours. Will assist in the localized processing of loaned and borrowed materials. The position reports to the Access Services Supervisor Nights & 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Working knowledge of integrated library systems, 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.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, lift up to 25 pounds, and push and pull book carts up to a maximum of 100lbs.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• One year of office or customer service experience.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Library experience preferred.

Proposed Salary

Minimum Starting Salary: $13.27 per hour

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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.

Please note, the University of North Georgia career board updates daily and job postings are subject to be removed when closed or filled.

Background Check

• Position of Trust