Library Assistant

• Augusta Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is a two-year college located in Augusta, Georgia. Since its opening in 1961, Augusta Technical College remains dedicated to promoting the educational, economic, and community development in its service area (Burke, Columbia, Lincoln, McDuffie, and Richmond Counties). The college offers over 100 academic programs in high-demand areas such as Allied Health Sciences & Nursing, Business, Public & Professional Services, Cyber, Digital and Engineering Technologies accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). The college also offers adult education/GED, ESL, and continuing education programs through the Division of Economic Development.

ABOUT AUGUSTA, GEORGIA

Augusta, GA is a regional center for medicine, biotechnology, and cyber security. Located near the Georgia/South Carolina border (Central Savannah River Area), the area holds many accolades: Most Neighborly City in America, Best Cities to Start a Business, and a Top Ten Places in the South to Hire Vets. The area is internationally known for the PGA's Master's Tournament held at the Augusta National Golf Club and being the home of James Brown; while also bolstering the Augusta Riverwalk, Savannah Rapids Pavilion, Evans Towne Center Park, and home of the US Army Cyber Center of Excellence at Fort Gordon.

ABOUT THE POSITION

Job Title: Library Assistant (Full-Time) Job Code: 10706

Campus Location: Augusta Campus

Salary: $32,174.14 - $33,279.96

JOB SUMMARY

The Library Assistant is responsible for providing customer service assistance to library patrons, faculty, and college staff and to assist the Librarians as needed in carrying out the functions of the campus library.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Associate degree or equivalent *and* One (

1. year of related work experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience working in a library setting

• Experience with ALMA ILS or other similar library systemsLibrary Assistant Full-Time A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of library science standards and trends
• Knowledge of cataloging and inter-library loan procedures
• Good computer software skills as would be needed to assist students within the library's computer lab
• Interpersonal Skills - communicate effectively and courteously with faculty, staff, students and community users
• Skill in operating basic office machinery
• Good oral and written communications skills
• Good decision making and problem-solving skills
• General knowledge of the college and its programs
• Ability to work well with other faculty and staff
• Customer Service skills
• Detail OrientedMAJOR DUTIES
• Provides basic reference and research services. Understand the tools available to students to help assist with citations.
• Assists students and staff in accessing and checking in and out material-including digital resources through the Libby platform.
• Assists library patrons in accessing computers and available software applications.
• Assists in the promotion of library projects, event displays and promotions, and college events.
• Process orders for books, journals, supplies, and other collection and reference materials.
• Assist librarians with assessment of library materials, resources (virtual and tangible) and needed acquisitions for collections development to support programs, students, faculty, and staff.
• Assist librarians in weeding process of library materials to maintain effectiveness and up-to- date resources.
• Helps maintain computer lab functionality and readiness for course work or testing and works with IT to make sure computers are in acceptable usage condition.
• Helps with collection of library usage data, user surveys, and other quantitative measures for tracking library usage, database extraction, and other library service usage for efficiency and continuous library service improvement.
• Assists with usage of electronic catalog management system (ALMA) for check in and out of library books.
• Assists with maintenance of general library environment, stacks, displays, equipment, and furniture.
• Collaborate with staff in other departments in cross-functional committees, events, or initiatives to assist students and benefit the college.
• Assist with the library website maintenance working with the Marketing department to create web banners to inform patrons of closures and holidays.
• Assist other library staff with lending program approvals and maintaining current loans.Library Assistant Full-Time A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia
• Work within Banner to place holds on student's accounts ensuring the timely return of library materials.POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT: The position will remain open until filled. All applications packets MUST be completed via the Online Job Center at JobCenter (easyhrweb.com). As a part of the application process, interested candidates will be required to upload other documents including a resume, cover letter and unofficial transcripts (see job center listing for more details). This posting will be removed from the Online Job Center once the position has been filled. All positions require a pre- employment criminal background investigation, education, and employer/professional reference checks. Some positions may additionally require a motor vehicle record search, credit history check, fingerprinting, and/or drug screen. All male applicants between the ages of 18 and 26 years of age must present proof of Selective Service Registration. Copies of all transcripts should be submitted at the time of application. Official transcripts are required upon employment. Note: Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to personally contact each applicant. If we are interested in scheduling an interview, a representative from our college will contact you.

A Unit of the Technical College System of Georgia

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The Technical College System of Georgia and its constituent Technical Colleges do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, disabled veteran, veteran of the Vietnam Era, spouse of military member or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). This nondiscrimination policy encompasses the operation of all technical college-administered programs, programs financed by the federal government including any Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I financed programs, educational programs and activities, including admissions, scholarships and loans, student life, and athletics. It also encompasses the recruitment and employment of personnel and contracting for goods and services. 02/2025