Public Services Associate I - (Onsite)

Georgia Tech prides itself on its technological resources, collaborations, high-quality student body, and its commitment to building an outstanding and diverse community of learning, discovery, and creation. We strongly encourage applicants whose values align with our institutional values, as outlined in our strategic plan. These values include academic excellence, diversity of thought and experience, inquiry and innovation, collaboration and community, and ethical behavior and stewardship. Georgia Tech has policies to promote a healthy work-life balance and is aware that attracting faculty may require meeting the needs of two careers.

About Georgia Tech

Georgia Tech is a top-ranked public research university situated in the heart of Atlanta, a diverse and vibrant city with numerous economic and cultural strengths. The Institute serves more than 45,000 students through top-ranked undergraduate, graduate, and executive programs in engineering, computing, science, business, design, and liberal arts. Georgia Tech's faculty attracted more than $1.4 billion in research awards this past year in fields ranging from biomedical technology to artificial intelligence, energy, sustainability, semiconductors, neuroscience, and national security. Georgia Tech ranks among the nation's top 20 universities for research and development spending and No. 1 among institutions without a medical school.

Georgia Tech's Mission and Values

Georgia Tech's mission is to develop leaders who advance technology and improve the human condition. The Institute has nine key values that are foundational to everything we do:

1. Students are our top priority.

2. We strive for excellence.

3. We thrive on diversity.

4. We celebrate collaboration.

5. We champion innovation.

6. We safeguard freedom of inquiry and expression.

7. We nurture the wellbeing of our community.

8. We act ethically.

9. We are responsible stewards.

Over the next decade, Georgia Tech will become an example of inclusive innovation, a leading technological research university of unmatched scale, relentlessly committed to serving the public good; breaking new ground in addressing the biggest local, national, and global challenges and opportunities of our time; making technology broadly accessible; and developing exceptional, principled leaders from all backgrounds ready to produce novel ideas and create solutions with real human impact.

Responsible for library customer support (in person and electronic) which includes: providing assistance with myriad library services, providing bibliographic instruction and referrals, assistance with accessing library content and shared resources, providing user account management, and assisting with various technologies. Provides access and reference services support to GT library patrons, including fulfillment, reference, and multimedia. This position will interact on a regular basis with: faculty, students, staff, unit management, external communities, all internal and external Georgia Tech Library patrons. This position typically will advise and counsel: faculty, students, unit staff; all internal and external Georgia Tech Library patrons. This position will supervise: N/A

Job Duty 1 -
Proactively engaging and assisting library users in obtaining requested materials. Answers Customer Support Tickets. Provides assistance in requesting materials from offsite storage facility and shared resource providers. Direct users to library spaces, expertise, and resources. Assist users with lending technology reservations and instruct on the use of various media and audiovisual equipment.

Job Duty 2 -
Use a variety of library-specific software programs to fulfill requests and update user records, switching between multiple system interfaces as necessary; systems including but not limited to: Alma, Primo, Student Information System (Banner), customer issue tracking system (Jira), and various databases and library resources.

Job Duty 3 -
Participate in a variety of library projects and initiatives. Engage in learning opportunities with other Library areas to gain a broader knowledge of the services the organization provides.

Job Duty 4 -
Interprets and applies library policies and procedures regarding user accounts and the circulation and access of materials both owned and shared.

Job Duty 5 -
Provides access to Reserves, Reference, and Gadgets collections.

Job Duty 6 -
Maintains accurate user account records while applying patron confidentiality principles.

Job Duty 7 -
Assist library users in reference searches, locating and requesting materials, and providing general information regarding library resources.

Job Duty 8 -
Provide basic technical support to users needing assistance with computers and peripherals in various library spaces including troubleshooting problems encountered, training in use of selected software and hardware, obtaining wireless access, and escalating issues through appropriate channels.

Job Duty 9 -
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Educational Requirements
Technical Diploma, Associate's degree, or two years college work or equivalent combination of education and experience Five to seven years of job related experience

Required Experience
Two to four years job related experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications
Alma Administration Certification

Preferred Educational Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree

Preferred Experience
Three years job related experience

SKILLS
Specialized skills required: This job requires -knowledge of library principles, practices, and terminology; ability to search library bibliographic databases and effectively analyze and interpret findings; intermediate knowledge of office related computer applications; ability to work both independently and in a team environment; employ exceptional customer service standards; ability to communicate with diverse communities with courtesy and professionalism; and the capability to independently learn new technologies and their applications in libraries.

Specialized skills preferred: Working knowledge of library interfaces and software; experience using Alma/Primo; familiarity with fulfillment workflows, policies and procedures; ability to learn new software applications and utilize technology devices; and library experience working in access services.

Additional Information: Georgia Tech Library is open 24 hours a day/7 days a week. Requires working a schedule that may
include nights/weekends and holidays.

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.

The Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to maintaining a fair and respectful environment for all. To that end, and in accordance with federal and state law, Board of Regents policy, and University policy, Georgia Tech provides equal opportunity to all faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including applicants for admission and/or employment, contractors, volunteers, and participants in institutional programs, activities, or services. Georgia Tech complies with all applicable laws and regulations governing equal opportunity in the workplace and in educational activities.

Georgia Tech prohibits discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, on the basis of race, ethnicity, ancestry, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or veteran status in its programs, activities, employment, and admissions. This prohibition applies to faculty, staff, students, and all other members of the Georgia Tech community, including affiliates, invitees, and guests. Further, Georgia Tech prohibits citizenship status, immigration status, and national origin discrimination in hiring, firing, and recruitment, except where such restrictions are required in order to comply with law, regulation, executive order, or Attorney General directive, or where they are required by Federal, State, or local government contract.

More information on these policies can be found here: https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/c2714 Board of Regents Policy Manual | University System of Georgia (usg.edu).

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 not 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.

Successful candidate must be able to pass a background check. Please visit http://policylibrary.gatech.edu/employment/pre-employment-screening

Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 9:30am-6pm

Salary: $24.00/per hour

Job Grade: A7

Location: Atlanta, GA

This is a in-person position.