Library Associate – Access Services

3 months ago

Cumming, United States University of North Georgia Full time

Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting application for a Library Associate on the Cumming campus. This position will provide circulation and access services to the students, faculty, staff, and visitors of the University of North Georgia’s Cumming Campus library. Position will be responsible for processing loaned and borrowed materials, coordinating maintenance of circulating technology, processing requests for facilities and technology, and assisting the library marketing committee with outreach efforts. Occasional travel between campuses required. The position reports to the Head of Access Services. Occasional night and weekend work is required.

Responsibilities
Assists students, faculty, staff, and community patrons in person, telephone, email, and chat. Provides check-in and check-out of library material and basic information about library and university services. Resolves patron account inquires and makes referrals as appropriate.
Assist the library marketing committee with outreach requests. Manage the planning and installation of displays to promote library services and resources. Plan and execute library outreach events targeting the Cumming campus community
Provides local processing and management of materials for resource sharing, including intercampus lending and GIL Express lending and borrowing. Communicates with patrons and lending libraries, and maintains accurate records of transactions.
Assists with opening or closing as assigned, and monitoring the safety and security of library users, library property and facility, ensuring ADA access, reporting, and resolving equipment and building problems.
Represents the library at local campus events and programs as needed. Serve on local committees as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge of productivity software (Word, Excel, etc.).
Knowledge of automated systems including integrated library systems (Alma or FOLIO), Banner etc.
Strong oral and written communication skills; excellent interpersonal skills.
Positive, customer-focus in a learning environment.
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, push/pull book trucks up to 100 lbs. max, lift up to 25 pounds.

Required Qualifications
Associate degree or equivalent number of college hours.
Two years library, front desk/assistant, or retail/sales associate experience.
Or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proposed Salary
Minimum Starting Salary: $15.00 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 .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at .

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 .

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.

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