Job Details
Job Location: Main Campus - Marietta, GA
Position Type: Part-Time Staff
Salary Range: Undisclosed
Job Category: Education
Description
About Us
Since 1974, Life University has been a trailblazer in postsecondary education, seeking individuals eager to join our team dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness education. Situated in Marietta, Georgia, our university’s campus provides a nurturing yet dynamic environment for academic and personal growth. We are a specialized institution focused on vitalistic education in the fields of healthcare, business administration, and the social sciences, providing a range of undergraduate and graduate degrees alongside our flagship Doctor of Chiropractic program. As we continue our mission to empower students and pioneer innovative approaches to vitalistic education, we are actively seeking passionate professionals to join us in our commitment to excellence.
Serving Lasting Purpose
At Life University, our mission extends beyond education—we strive to embody a Lasting Purpose: To Give, To Do, To Love, To Serve—out of your own abundance. Life University’s guiding principle is to live an inner-directed life, recognizing that the willingness and desire to serve your community and your fellow human beings are just as important as academic pursuits. This philosophy drives our commitment to our students, staff, and the broader community, inspiring us to make meaningful contributions to the world through the transformative power of education and service. We believe that everyone has unique gifts, and as a member of the global community, it is our duty to share those gifts generously, living by the principle of giving, doing, loving, and serving out of abundance.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Life University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide consideration for employment to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
JOB PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Associate Director, the Part-time Librarian works as a team member to provide coverage and assistance for reference and information services, research support to the Life U community, and access services. This position requires weekend hours.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Provides general and complex research assistance to library patrons in person and virtually using various communication technologies at the Research Assistance Desk (RAD).
- Prepares physical and virtual instructional materials, including tutorials, handouts, bibliographies, research guides, and other materials as needed.
- Assists patrons with proper use of the library, library technology, and resolves other issues that may arise.
- Supports goals and objectives for the library’s research assistance services (RAS).
- Maintains current knowledge of library instruction and reference services.
- Contributes to the assessment of library activities, including the collection of statistics and preparation of reports.
- Recommends new library services and resources, including collection development.
- Provides coverage at the Circulation and AV desks.
- Utilizes WMS Workflows (the library’s automated circulation system) to search, circulate, and reserve library materials (i.e., books, audio, anatomical models).
- Shelves library materials and participates in stack maintenance activities when needed.
- Monitors the use of special collections.
- Assists in maintaining library organization to promote a more favorable academic setting.
- Answers patron questions in person, by phone, or by chat regarding library services, resources, and general campus queries.
- Updates patron profiles with correct addresses, phone numbers, and extended notes.
- Provides maintenance for the copiers (student and staff).
- Uses library policies and procedures to answer questions and resolve problems.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed or requested.
- Exhibits student centeredness in the performance of all job duties.
- Treats others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.
- Anticipates, listens to, understands, and responds to customer needs.
- Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.
- Modifies shifts during quarterly extended hours and breaks.
Qualifications
Education, Training and/or Experience
- Master’s degree required from an ALA-accredited library program.
- Three (3) years of professional working experience in an office or similar environment.
Certifications, Licenses, Registrations
None required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics
- Strong technology skills, including Microsoft Office.
- Familiarity with GALILEO, Library Management Systems, and Library of Congress classification.
- Able to prioritize and manage multiple projects adhering to strict timelines.
- High degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Skilled in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
- Strong attention to detail and information accuracy, ability to organize work assignments, solve problems, and perform duties with a high level of accuracy.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Academic library experience.
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS
- Nature of work requires an ability to operate standard business office equipment.
- Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collects, compiles, compares, and prepares work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
- Must spend majority of time concentrating on CRT searching databases identifying and updating outdated information and performing some data entry input.
- Must be able to lift between 40 lbs individually and up to 60 lbs with assistance.
- Other physical requirements are pushing/pulling carts weighing up to 100 lbs; retrieving and placing materials on high shelves and on floor-level shelves; standing, walking; carrying; grasping; hearing; seeing; sitting; kneeling; climbing; balancing; stooping; crouching and reaching.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Work is performed in a library environment.
- May require availability for overtime and weekend hours as required.
