Library Clerk

Job Title

Information Desk Assistant

Job Description

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

Responsibilities

The duties include, but are not limited to: GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform Information Desk duties. Maintain library stacks. Provide general support within Access Services. RETRIEVE LIBRARY MATERIALS: Shelve materials according to call numbers without errors. Retrieve and reshelve loose library materials daily. Shelf-read assigned stack areas for accuracy as needed. Shift library materials as required. WEEKEND AND EVENING RESPONSIBILITIES: Work assigned weekend and evening shifts. Provide guidance to student assistants and/or part-time employees. Maintain effective control of Access Services. Assist Public Safety professionally and promptly in the event of theft. Respond appropriately to emergency situations when the Administrative Office is closed. CIRCULATION AND ACCESS SERVICES: Use the Integrated Library System (ILS) to charge, discharge, and renew library materials accurately and efficiently. Edit and create patron records. Add barcodes to library resources and patron records. Perform other necessary ILS functions. Provide basic reference assistance at the Information Desk. Log reference assistance results in RefAnalytics. Complete library maintenance and light housekeeping in common areas for patron comfort and ADA compliance. OTHER DUTIES: Perform other duties as assigned to support efficient library services and programming.

Required Qualifications

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent from a recognized State or Federal accredited organization.

Preferred Qualifications

Some college coursework, Library experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES - Organization - Self-motivation - Time Management - Ability to work efficiently, independently, and collaboratively - Ability to multi-task effectively and with flexibility in a dynamic working environment - Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills - Ability to maintain confidential student information including references s/he checks out and area of interest.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days; M-F (Work outside of normal business hours may be required) Pay Band: B1 Salary: $15.00/hourly-$16.49/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.

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

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role. 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 View phone number on click.appcast.io