Library Student Assistant - Federal Study

Job Title:

Library Student Assistant
- Federal Work Study

Location:

UNG
- Gainesville

Regular/Temporary:
Temporary

Full/Part Time:
Part-Time

Job

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.

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Libraries department on the Gainesville campus. The University of North Georgia at the Gainesville Campus Library is seeking focused, dedicated students who are eligible for employment during the Summer semester. These individuals must be flexible, dependable and able to work a set schedule, between 15-20 hours.

Library Student Assistants are responsible for providing customer service assistance to UNG Libraries patrons and clerical and project support to Libraries faculty and staff. This position requires evening hours and may require Sunday hours.

• The Library Assistant greets patrons and provides courteous support by answering basic informational, directional, and policy questions while helping users locate and access materials.
• This role includes checking materials in and out, assisting with scanners and printers, supporting interlibrary loan and call slip requests, and helping library employees with special projects.
• The position also involves maintaining the Library facility and collections through shelving, shelf-reading, searching for missing items, conducting hourly walk-throughs, and assisting with opening and closing procedures.
• Additional duties include monitoring building conditions and behavior concerns, reporting issues to supervisors, and performing other tasks as assigned by Library employees.

• The position requires excellent customer service skills, along with strong written, oral, and listening communication abilities.
• Successful applicants will work well both independently as self-starters and collaboratively in a team environment and be a willing learner.
• Strong time-management skills and close attention to detail are essential for this role.

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

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.

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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…