Georgia Highlands College
FWS Student Assistant - Library Archives Cartersville
Georgia Highlands College, Rome, Georgia, us, 30162
About Us
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 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary This position provides support for various functions within the library and archives. It is located at the Cartersville Campus and is intended for a current GHC student.
Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications
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
Proposed Salary $12/hour
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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
Contact Information For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or email support@usg.edu.
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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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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 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary This position provides support for various functions within the library and archives. It is located at the Cartersville Campus and is intended for a current GHC student.
Responsibilities
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
Required Qualifications
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
Proposed Salary $12/hour
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
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
Contact Information For more information or questions about this job posting, please contact Human Resources by email at jobs@highlands.edu.
For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251-2644, or email support@usg.edu.
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 online 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 online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Equal Employment Opportunity 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.
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