Library Assistant III

Library Assistant III

Georgia State University

University Library – Resource Acquisitions

Atlanta, Campus

Located on six Georgia State University campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the University Library provides faculty and students with open, and inviting educational facilities and an active online experience.  As an integral part of the University community, the library welcomed more than 2 million visitors in the past year.  As a valued partner in student success, the library supports both teaching and research with extensive collections, innovative solutions, and outstanding assistance.  For additional information about the Georgia State University Library, visit library.gsu.edu.

The University Library campus is seeking to hire a full-time Library Assistant III at our Atlanta campus. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.  

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO 

The essential duties and responsibilities of the Library Assistant III are the following: 

• Coordinating the receiving activities for borrowing in the Interlibrary Loan Unit.
• Responsible for ensuring borrowed materials are processed, patrons are notified, and materials are returned in a timely manner.
• Responsible for retrieving and sorting courier mail, patron reminders to pick up materials, and processing renewal requests.
• Answering main ILL main phone incoming calls.
• Advising patrons on ILL policies and procedures.
• Assisting with ILL lending duties, Desktop Delivery duties, and other ILL borrowing duties

Benefits :

The University System of Georgia (USG) provides comprehensive benefits to Georgia State employees. USG offers healthcare, dental, vision, and other benefits, as well as retirement plan options.  

 Key Benefits :

• USG Mandatory Retirement:
• Teacher Retirement System
• TRS is a Defined Benefit Plan, a traditional public pension plan. Employees contribute 6% and USG contributes 19.81% to the plan. Your retirement benefit is calculated by factoring in years of service, final salary, and a 2% multiplier. Employees are vested after 10 years of service. 

See the retirement comparison chart  for more information.  

Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)

 Full-time employees enrolled in a USG degree program may earn their degrees for free. 

Find the TAP details here .  

Georgia State University Values

·         COMMUNITY: Fostering a distinctive shared identity and common purpose across our multi-campus university.

·         INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY: Respecting the dignity and value of all people and perspectives through honorable conduct based on engagement, fairness, access, equity, and civility.

·         TRANSFORMATION: Intentionally pursuing knowledge, practice, and scholarly rigor to inspire lifelong learning, and to make our community and the world a better place.

·         INTEGRITY: Adhering to our values, mission, and the truth through respectful cooperation and effective stewardship of resources.

·         EXCELLENCE: Achieving the highest standards and distinction in teaching, research and service.

STRATEGIC INNOVATION: Embracing invention and creativity in the pursuit of meaningful discovery using our collective talents.

USG Core Values Statement

·         The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well 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 on-line 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 on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia State prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions.  This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia State community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia State prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

Background Check

Successful candidate must be able to pass a comprehensive criminal background investigation and other background searches as applicable to the job such as credit check and Motor Vehicle Record.

 Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee’s direct supervisor. 

Qualifications

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Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED and two years of library, customer service, or office experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Preferred Hiring Qualifications:

• Recent experience in a college or university library

• Interlibrary Loan experience

To 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

Three professional references

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