FWS Student Assistant - Library Archives Cartersville

Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor¿s degree options both in the classroom and online. We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence. The FWS Student Assistant position provides support for various functions within the library, archives, and testing work environments and offers excellent opportunities for students to grow their skills while furthering their education. This position is located on the Cartersville Campus. Must be a current GHC student Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college’s mission, vision, and values Provides customer service to library and archives users in person and by phone Utilizes library management system (LMS) to process borrowing and returning of library materials Provides basic reference duties, such as answering questions on basic searching, technology, college, information, directions, and similar tasks Supports and maintains the professional appearance of the library Maintains physical library and archival materials, such as shelving, shifting books, shelf reading, and inventory Maintains the confidentiality of all patron records for the library, and archives Provides general administrative and clerical tasks including work with scanning and computer equipment. Maintains and collects data on library and archives use as directed Assists with archival processing to include: Accessing and describing archival materials Preserving and conserving archival materials Scanning and digitizing archival materials. Displaying creation and maintenance as well as posting of marketing materials Assists with reference requests, creating displays, and staffing the circulation desk as needed Performs other duties as assigned. High school diploma or equivalent ++and++ current GHC undergraduate student with: Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) currently being met Current-Year FAFSA on file with all verifications and any other requirements complete Currently enrolled for at least six (6) credit hours (in most instances) Some prior experience is preferred but not required. Job specific training will be provided. $12.00 per hour Resume No prior knowledge of archives required but need to be willing to learn Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing Basic knowledge of computer Willingness to learn job-related skills and systems including new technology, policy and procedure The University System of Georgia 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 on-line at Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. #J-18808-Ljbffr Georgia Highlands College