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Job Title: Library Assistant I (Cochran Campus)
Location: MGA Cochran
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 287196
About Us

Middle Georgia State University (MGA), a multi-campus, baccalaureate and graduate degree granting public institution, is the most affordable public state university in Georgia. MGA has five campuses-Macon, Cochran, Dublin, Eastman, and Warner Robins, all located in central Georgia-and global outreach through its fully-online campus. Its enrollment of 8,400 students is largely comprised of students from most of Georgia's 159 counties. The University has six academic schools, including Georgia's flagship aviation university, that support its mission to educate and graduate inspired, lifelong learners whose scholarship and careers enhance the state.

Job Summary

This position provides customer service and administrative support for library operations

Responsibilities

Circulation Duties (34%) -
Provide knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful customer service to faculty, staff, students and the general public at the service desk.
Uses the integrated library system to check books/materials out and in; helps patrons locate specific circulating books or reserve items; collects fines and fees; and adds or updates patron records in the library system.
Issues library cards to community patrons and patrons from other schools; explains circulation policies and procedures to patrons.
Opens and closes the library during specified hours, and secure library equipment.
Sorts and shelves library materials and assist with shelf maintenance as needed.

Technology Assistance (33%) -
Assists in the maintenance and/or troubleshooting of library and makerspace equipment: including telephones, copiers, scanners, printers, computer software, etc.

Other Duties (33%) -
Processes faculty/staff material order request forms; researches, orders, receives and processes items.
Processes faculty reserve requests; scans and uploads electronic reserve materials.
Processes interlibrary loan requests from internal and external customers.
Enters cataloging information into computerized database.
Gathers statistical data and collates it into a report.
Maintains library accounts with vendors.
Checks in periodicals.
Performs related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Educational Qualifications
College level research experience or bachelor's degree from an accredited institution

Preferred Experience
2-3 years general work experience in a school or library environment or current enrollment in an MLS/MLIS program
Experience using GALILEO
Experience with an academic library setting

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Knowledge of library operations and procedures
Knowledge of university policies and procedures
Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs
Skill in interpersonal relations and in dealing with the public
Skill in oral and written communication
Skill in providing quality customer services

USG Core Values

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 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.

Institutional Values

Middle Georgia State University is committed to four core values in what we do and represent: CORE VALUES: Stewardship - Engagement - Adaptability - Learning

Equal Employment Opportunity

Middle Georgia State University is an equal employment, equal access, and equal educational opportunity. It is the policy of the Middle Georgia State University to recruit, hire, train, promote and educate persons without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status as required by applicable state and federal laws (including Title VI, Title VII, Title IX, Sections 503, and 504, ADEA, ADA, E.O. 11246, and Rev. Proc. 75-50).

For questions or more detailed information regarding this policy, please contact the Middle Georgia State University Office of Human Resources at 478.471.2010. Individuals requiring disability related accommodations for participation in any event or to obtain print materials in an alternative format, please contact Human Resources.

Other Information

This is a non-exempt (hourly paid) position and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits include:

• Health insurance
• Dental
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Life Insurance
• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave
• Parental Leave
• Retirement
• Employee discounts
• Tuition reimbursement

Background Check

Employment offer is contingent upon completing a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your employment eligibility with MGA, as determined by MGA in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application material and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.

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