Library Assistant I: Part-time - Access Services

Job Summary/Basic Function
Founded in 2005, Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) is the 35th institution of the University System of Georgia. GGC is a premier 21st century four-year liberal arts college accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges & Schools. With a current enrollment of over 8,000 students, GGC expects within two years to exceed 10,000 students, including both residential and commuter students. Located in the greater Atlanta metropolitan area, GGC provides a student-centered, technology-enriched learning environment. Gwinnett County (pop. 780,000+) is home to a variety of businesses, including organizations involved in health care, education, and information technology.

Nature of Position:

Under general supervision performs specific library work in circulation and reserves, overseeing the Circulation Desk Fridays, Saturdays, and other hours as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Performs various circulation desk activities (check-ins / check-outs / renewals / returns)
* Performs reserve collection activities (check-outs /check-ins via both manual and automated systems)
* Collects monies with deposit slips for copies, fines, over dues, lost books;
* Assists library users in machine usage (microfilm & microfiche reader-printers, photocopiers, and video players)
* Assists library users in locating materials classified in LC classification and in locating periodical materials
* Shelves library collection materials as necessary and maintains orderly arrangement
* Works on special projects as assigned using word processing or spreadsheet computer software
* Performs other duties as required

SALARY: Hourly rate commensurate with education and experience.

Due to the volume of applications, applicants may not receive a reply from the College unless an applicant is selected for an interview. Review of applications will continue until positions are filled. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States and proof of eligibility will be contemporaneously required upon acceptance of an employment offer. Any resulting employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background investigation, as determined by Georgia Gwinnett College in its sole discretion. Georgia Gwinnett College, 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, national origin, age, disability or religion. Georgia is an open records state.

Minimum Qualifications
High school graduate or G.E.D. required.

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

* Facility with computer keyboard/mouse; usage of Microsoft Word and Excel in a Windows environment
* Ability to deal tactfully and courteously with library users;
* Strong organizational and communication skills
* Ability to become knowledgeable in basic library methods and techniques and execute basic library procedures

Preferred Qualifications
Supervisory experience. Customer service and/or library experience.

Physical Requirements
Position requires local travel. Work typically requires light to moderate physical effort: Periods of standing, bending, walking, carrying light to moderate loads, pushing book carts, and shelving top-shelf and bottom shelf heavy books are involved. Extended periods of visual concentration and attention, and manual dexterity. Hearing and spoken word abilities involved in interacting with library users. Job takes place in normal environmental conditions.