Library Assistant III

Library Assistant III

Georgia State University

University Library

Dunwoody

Located on six Georgia State University campuses throughout metro Atlanta, the University Library provides faculty and students with open and inviting educational facilities and an active online experience.  As an integral part of the University community, the library welcomed more than 1.4 million visitors in the past year.  As a valued partner in student success, the library supports both teaching and research with extensive collections, innovative solutions, and outstanding assistance.  For additional information about the Georgia State University Library, visit library.gsu.edu.

The University Library is seeking to hire a Library Assistant III on a full-time basis at our Dunwoody campus. The scope of the responsibilities will include these essential duties, but is not limited to the following:

• Provide front-line service desk support, including managing circulation functions, assisting with resource sharing and interlibrary loan transactions, and helping patrons with questions and access to library resources, while serving as the first point of contact for routine circulation issues.

• Recruit, train, and supervise student employees to ensure effective support for daily library operations.

• Maintain the library’s physical collection by ensuring its organization, presentation, and accessibility. Responsibilities include shifting materials, updating labels, shelf reading, and identifying items in need of repair or replacement, as well as monitoring stacks for overcrowding, mis shelved materials, and issues related to layout or signage.

• Process daily incoming and outgoing mail, including resource-sharing deliveries and requests, and coordinate shipments requiring scheduled courier services.
  Coordinate surplus and recycling operations and serve as the campus contact for surplus pickups.

• Assist with larger-scale library projects and events, including collection management initiatives and campus programming.

• Participate in professional development and departmental activities.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

·        High school diploma or GED and two years of library, customer service, or office experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Anticipated Hiring Range: $39,200 – $47,100.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidate’s qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range, while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.