Library Associate - Public Services

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Job Summary

This position supports the work of the library and/or learning commons by managing the circulation functions of an assigned library/learning commons location, supervising student assistants, and assisting with library functions, such as but not limited to events/programs, maintaining a popular book collection, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Opens/closes the library and/or learning commons as assigned and performs tasks to prepare for daily operation that ensures an orderly and neat student friendly appearance of the space, including updating signage, shelving books, and printer/copier maintenance
• Manages the circulation functions of the assigned library location, including hiring, training, and supervising student assistants
• Promotes library services and college programs to students, faculty, staff, and community members through outreach and marketing
• Processes GIL Express, Intercampus Loan requests, and reserves
• Maintains and inventories office and library supplies
• Assists with collection development and selection for the poptitle collection
• Attends meetings, training sessions, workshops, and webinars
• Submits repair requests, work orders, and trouble tickets to appropriate personnel
• Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
• Performs related duties

Required Qualifications

• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an associate degree or two (2) years work experience
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated

Proposed Salary

$40,000 annually

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of college policies and procedures
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures
• Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
• Skill in the provision of customer services
• Skill in oral and written communication

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu

For technical support, please contact the Shared Services Center at (877) 251-2644 or oneusgsupport@usg.edu

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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.

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 Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.