Job Details

Library Clerk (Part-time Reese Library)

Position Number: 6509877
Location: Augusta, GA
Position Type: Libraries

Library Clerk (Part-time Reese Library)

Job ID: 289544
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Part Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 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. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Augusta University Libraries provide books, eBooks, government publications, journals, audiovisuals, databases, historical collections, and more, in support of student and faculty research. We provide research assistance in person and electronically and also provide tours and instruction classes for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Students can request appointments with librarians, including specialized medical reference librarians, for more in-depth research needs. Thousands of research journals are available electronically, in person and remotely - through research databases held in GALILEO and elsewhere, with many available full text.

Job Summary

The main purpose of this position is to perform Information Desk duties, stack maintenance, and other support tasks in Access Services.

Responsibilities

CIRCULATION AND OTHER ACCESS SERVICES: Provide circulation and other access services to AU faculty, staff, students, and community users. Utilize the integrated library system (ILS) to charge, discharge, and renew library materials with accuracy and efficiency. Edit/create patron records. Add barcodes to resources/patrons and other ILS functions. Handle JagCard sales with complete accuracy for fines, fees, charges, and special library cards. Provide accurate basic reference assistance at the Information Desk and logging results in RefAnalytics.

WEEKEND AND EVENING RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform weekend and evening responsibilities. Work one night shift per week and rotate with other Access Services' staff members for weekend shifts (or other shifts as needed). Provide guidance to student assistants and/or part-time workers and effectively maintain control of Access Services. Assist Public Safety in a professional and timely fashion in the event of theft and responsibly deal with emergency situations in the event that the Administration Office is closed.

STACKS MAINTENANCE: Maintain order in the stacks. Shelve material according to call numbers without any errors. Retrieve and re-shelve any loose library materials daily. Shelf read for accuracy in assigned stack area as needed. Shift library materials as required.

: Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

High School diploma, GED or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accrediting organization and previous library experience OR general clerical/customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with library standards and procedures. Experience with ALMA, GIL-Find Online Catalog, GIL Express, GALILEO, WorldCat/OCLC, and ILLiad/Odyssey/Ariel.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

SKILLS

Detail-oriented with strong prioritization and organizational skills.

Self-motivation skills.

ABILITIES
Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively.
Ability to multi-task effectively and with flexibility in a dynamic working environment.
Ability to maintain confidential student information including resources checked out and areas of research interest.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Evenings; Sunday-Thursday 8:15pm - 12:15am (Fall and Spring Semesters) and 6:15 - 10:15pm during the summer.

This is a part-time non-benefits eligible position (.49 FTE or 19.6 hours per week)

Pay Band: B1

Salary: $15.00/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today! https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365

To apply, visit https://careers.hprod.onehcm.usg.edu/psp/careers/CAREERS/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=12000&JobOpeningId=289544&PostingSeq=1