What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant - Associate Archives position at Georgia Highlands College?
This position is on-site and located at our Cartersville Campus.
Responsibilities
- Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college¿s mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies.¿
- Conducts reference interviews to assist patrons in accessing archival material, including reviewing research needs and topics to recommend additional collections and other library resources.
- Instructs patrons in proper procedures in using analog and digital archival materials, ensuring proper use and security of the reading room.
- Assists in updating policies and procedures for reading room and reproduction requests.
- Accesses, arranges, and describes physical and electronic manuscript and college archives materials.
- Assists with planning, scheduling, implementing, and documenting standards, policies, and best practices related to digital collections, metadata and schema, workflows, and quality control.
- This position does not supervise the work of others.
- The Library Services Director directs and supervises the work of this position.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
Bachelor¿s Degree or equivalent professional experience.
Proposed Salary
This is a Part Time -non-benefitted position
19 hours per week
$20 per hour
Required Documents to Attach
Cover Letter
Resume
The Library Services Director directs and supervises the work of this position.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to plan, coordinate and maintain programs and services, including digital projects and related systems, processing collections and preservation of archival, manuscript and other historical materials
- Knowledge of theories and methods of archival functions, including arrangement, description, preservation, reference, outreach, and electronic records
- Experience with providing reference and research services regarding archives and manuscripts collections
- Ability to develop working relationships within the library, the college community, and with a variety of external associates through effective use of written and verbal communication.
Apply Before Date
Applications Accepted until position is filled
Contact Information
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.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Salary : $20
