Library Associate

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Library Associate

  • 502689
  • Atlanta, Georgia, United States
  • Library
  • Academics
  • Full-time
  • Staff

As a library associate, you will contribute to the organization and maintenance of diverse library collections to ensure efficiency and provide the community with reliable access to resources.

To support the library, you’ll:

  • Perform all circulation-related tasks and maintain stacks
  • Assist library users with catalog navigation and resolve technology issues
  • Perform opening and closing tasks and routine library account maintenance
  • Ensure the library is clean and in proper condition
  • Complete outreach activities that promote the library

As an associate, you’ll:

  • Stay informed about circulation policies to communicate and enforce them
  • Assist with receiving and processing materials
  • Supervise work-study students and ensure their productive involvement in library operations
  • Communicate issues and concerns to the head librarian
  • Participate in library projects and university-wide initiatives

Candidates will demonstrate:

  • Excellent customer service, interpersonal, and communication skills
  • Ability to work independently, multitask, and adapt to shifting priorities

Minimum qualifications:      

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Able to work nights and weekends as needed

Preferred qualifications:      

  • Proficiency with library software and technology
  • Experience in academic libraries and familiarity with art and design resources

Work hours: The university work week is Sunday through Saturday. Most offices are open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. To accommodate business needs, employees may be assigned to other workdays and/or hours, including weekends and evenings.       

ADA tag: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements and minimum qualifications listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions and/or meet the minimum qualifications. 

 

Commitment to inclusion

SCAD is committed to fostering a community of respect that is welcoming to all. The innovative spirit at SCAD enriches inclusion by empowering everyone to comfortably be one's authentic self. We are solutions-driven, collaboratively identifying and solving challenges to sustain a positively oriented environment. We understand when all perspectives are elevated, the university community is strengthened.

Equal employment opportunity disclosure

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Prohibition against sexual misconduct

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Questions? 
Contact scadhr@scad.edu.