Federal Depository Specialist

Federal Depository Specialist

Job ID: 281658
Location: Summerville Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary:

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About Us

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 10,500 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office 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.

Location

Augusta University-

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

College/Department Information

Augusta University Libraries provide books, ebooks, government publications, journals, audiovisuals, databases, historical collections, and more, in support of student and faculty research. We provide research assistance in person and electronically and also provide tours and instruction classes for undergraduate, graduate and professional students. Students can request appointments with librarians, including specialized medical reference librarians, for more in-depth research needs. Thousands of research journals are available electronically, in person and remotely - through research databases held in GALILEO and elsewhere, with many available full text.

Job Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to provide a high level of support to the Libraries and University through extensive knowledge of Federal Depository collections. This position will process items received from the United States Government Publishing Office that are selected for our depository; perform cataloging and database maintenance; process claims for missing items; update Web Tech Notes to reflect changes in SuDoc classification, titles, item lists, and bibliographic records; assist in maintaining the physical collections; and assist library patrons with locating and using government information resources in print and online.

Responsibilities

Duties include, but are not limited to:

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT: Describe, organize, and maintain the Federal Depository collections housed at Reese Library. This includes receipt of material, processing claims for missing material, cataloging, database maintenance, and physical item management such as weeding and straightening items in stacks and shelving. At times, and as needed by University Libraries, this position may assist with other library collection management tasks outside of the Federal Depository collections.

OUTREACH: Prepare visual displays highlighting the Federal Depository collections and participate in outreach activities and events related to the collections

REFERENCE SERVICES: Assist on-campus and off-campus researchers and patrons by answering queries regarding the Federal Depository collections and government information resources.

OTHER DUTIES: Compile and maintain all statistics related to the Federal Depository collections. Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with one year of professional library information services or education experience; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of progressively responsible library experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working with an integrated library system (ILS).

Familiarity with government information resources and documents.

Familiarity with library standards and procedures.

Familiarity with library classification schedules such as SuDoc.

Familiarity with OCLC World Cat.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

KNOWLEDGE

Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases.

SKILLS

Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills, prioritization, and customer service skills.

ABILITIES

Ability to maintain confidentiality.

Organization with a high attention to detail

Self-motivation

Time management

Ability to work efficiently both independently and collaboratively

Ability to multitask effectively and with flexibility in a dynamic working environment

Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Grade: B5

Salary: $17.88/hourly - $21.92/hourly

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

Conditions of Employment

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

Other Information

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success."

Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

How To Apply

Consider applying with us today!

https://www.augusta.edu/hr/jobs/ Search 281658

Select University Faculty & Staff > External Applicants if you are a candidate from outside the university

Select University Faculty & Staff > Internal Applicants if you are a current university employee

If you need further assistance, please contact us at 706-721-9365


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