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About Us
Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of over 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.
Job Summary
The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a federal work study student in the Hall County Library System . The Hall County Library System is seeking a part-time Library Assistant I for the Youth Services Department of the Gainesville Library branch. Assists with programs, assists in finding research and reading materials, helps to maintain order in the department or branch. Reports to the Youth Services Supervisor.
Responsibilities

• Assists library staff with programming.
• Assists in collection maintenance including shelving and maintaining shelf order.
• Promotes patron interest through the creation of displays and book lists.
• Conducts reader advisories to assist patrons in finding appropriate materials.
• Voluntary participation in outreach events.
• Performs limited circulation activities (which includes placing holds).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Basic clerical skills, including understanding of alphabetical and numerical order, and an ability to learn the Dewey Decimal Classification system.
• Solid commitment to customer service, the protection of intellectual freedom, and the privacy rights of library users.
• Ability to communicate with the public in a positive manner, either individually or in an audience.
• Ability to understand and use electronic catalog as well as email, word processing, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing programs.
• Ability to understand and use reference tools in print form and in online databases.
• Ability to make decisions within stated guidelines and to work independently in a wide variety of situations.
• Ability to lift 10 pounds with occasional lifting of heavier items up to 25 pounds. Also, may have to push cart with up to 50 pounds on it.
• Ability to bend knees, stretch, and lift up to 3 pounds overhead.

Required Qualifications

• Must be enrolled at the University of North Georgia in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Federal Work Study Award

USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 25 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
The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php
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 the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.
Other Information
This is not a supervisory position.
This position does not have any financial responsibilities.
This position will not be required to drive.
This role is considered a position of trust.
This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).
This position will not travel
This position does not require security clearance.
Please note: the University of North Georgia career board updates daily, positions are subject to be removed without prior notice or before the posting expires.
Background Check

• Position of Trust