Library Clerk

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.

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.

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.