Library Associate- Access Services

Job Title:

Library Associate
- Access Services

Location:

UNG - Cumming/Forsyth

Regular/Temporary:
Regular

Full/Part Time:
Full-Time

Job

The University of North Georgia is accepting applications for a Library Associate
- Access Services. 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. Responsibilities include processing loaned and borrowed materials, coordinating the cleaning and organization of print collections, maintenance of collection, processing requests for facilities and technology, and assisting the library marketing committee with outreach efforts. Occasional travel between campuses required.

General schedule is Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm. The position reports to the Head of Access Services. Occasional night and weekend work is required.

• 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 inquiries 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 inter-campus 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 of productivity software (Word, Excel, etc.). Knowledge of automated systems including integrated library systems (Alma), 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.

• 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

• The proposed salary is: $15.87-$17.46 hour.

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.

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.

• This position is not a supervisory position.
• This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
• This position will not be required to drive.
• This role is 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.

• Position of Trust