Library Assistant II
Georgia State UniversityTo be fully considered for this position all candidates must submit the following at the time of submission:
· A complete and accurate GSU application, Resume, Cover Letter (Recommended)
Final candidates must provide three professional references.
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Library Assistant II
College of Law
Georgia State University
Part of one of the Southeast’s largest comprehensive research universities, Georgia State Law is a dynamic urban-centered law school located in the heart of Atlanta with approximately 650 full and part-time students. The College of Law was created in 1982 based on its founders’ belief that a first-rate law school not only can but also must be tailored to meet the needs of the students who enter its doors. Although Georgia State Law has grown substantially in scope and reputation during the last 40+ years, this flexible, entrepreneurial, and student-centric spirit continues to resonate throughout our institution. The College of Law brings together a dynamic group of faculty and staff who promote scholarship and service that enriches the legal profession and the communities we serve. Our community fosters a culture based on ambition, hard work, dedication, and perseverance.
The College of Law Library’s Circulation Services Department is hiring for a Library Assistant II. This is a full-time staff position. This position provides service to library users at the Circulation Desk. This position reports to the Circulation Desk Supervisor (Library Specialist I).
WHAT MAKES College of Law A GREAT PLACE?
A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
Professional development opportunity and mentorship
A rapidly growing center within an academic setting
HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO
Directs and trains library student assistants in the absence of the Circulation Desk Supervisor, in areas including library systems, technology, and policies
Provides service to library users at the circulation desk, including checking materials in and out, answering questions regarding circulation policies, providing information to patrons, answering phones
Maintains library environment and collections, including pushing in chairs, directing maintenance workers to problems, and reporting maintenance issues;
Maintains library collections, including shelving materials, filing looseleafs, assisting with the reserve collection, and reporting maintenance issues
Opens or closes the law library on at least one weekend day, which includes opening all essential doors, recording door stats, turning on lights, copy machine, scanners, and picking up newspapers and books from the book drop
Assists with lending and borrowing of items from other libraries, including retrieving books, packing, and preparing materials for shipment
Retrieves and copies documents for faculty using our document delivery service
Assists with processing of overdue notices
Creates library patron accounts as needed
Inspects returned library materials for damage
Shifts include opening or closing the library
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Hiring Qualifications\:
High school diploma or GED and one year of library, customer service, or office experience.
Preferred Hiring Qualifications\:
Knowledge of Microsoft Access, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Word; ability to troubleshoot; some knowledge of basic library procedures, methods, and techniques; ability to deal with library users in person and over the telephone; effective time management skills; effective oral and written communication skills; must be able to work without supervision.