Work Study Student - Access Services - Circulation Assistant (Fall 2026)

About Us

Georgia Southern University is the state's largest and most comprehensive center of higher learning south of Atlanta, and one of the most dynamic public universities in the Southeast.

Founded in 1906, Georgia Southern has grown from a single-purpose college into a Carnegie Doctoral/R2 institution with 149 degree programs at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels, serving 31,600 students from all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and more than 100 nations.

Four distinct campuses extend Georgia Southern's reach across the region: a 900-acre quintessential college campus in Statesboro, anchored by Georgian-style red-brick buildings set among oaks and pines; the Armstrong Campus in Savannah, minutes from historic downtown and a short drive from the beaches of Tybee Island; a modern, purpose-built facility in Hinesville serving local and military-affiliated students; and the East Georgia Campus in Swainsboro, an outdoor oasis nestled on a 385-acre pine forest, offering expanded pathways to higher education for students across southeast Georgia.

Through ten colleges, the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing, the College of Arts and Humanities, the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, the College of Education, the College of Science and Mathematics, the Jack N. Averitt College of Graduate Studies, the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health, the Parker College of Business, the Waters College of Health Professions and University College, Georgia Southern delivers academic programs backed by real-world experience, research with regional and national impact, and a faculty committed to helping every student go further than they thought possible.

Accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and holding specialized accreditation across its professional programs, Georgia Southern prepares graduates who are ready to lead, contribute and soar beyond, in Georgia, across the nation and around the world.

For more information, visit GeorgiaSouthern.edu.

Location

Statesboro Campus - Statesboro, GA

Department Information

Access Services

Job Summary

The Work Study Student will support the Department of Access Services as a Circulation Assistant on the Statesboro Campus beginning Fall 2026. The Circulation Assistant provides friendly and knowledgeable customer service to library patrons by answering questions, explaining library services, directing patrons to appropriate staff, and assisting with Access Services and equipment circulation.

Student employees cannot work more than 1300 hours in a 12-consecutive month period.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Please confirm your Federal Work-Study eligibility with the Office of Financial Aid or Request Federal Work Study Eligibility Here.

Responsibilities

• Answers phone promptly and courteously and either transfer call, take a message, or handle circulation inquiry
• Arranges discharged items on book carts in call number order
• Assists patrons with computers, photocopiers, and scanning
• Answers field music-related questions or inquiries and direct patrons to appropriate resource
• Charge/ Discharge circulating books and reserve items
• Empties book drop regularly
• Maintains paper and toner in printers
• Sensitizes books to be shelved in the circulating collection
• Shelf-reads, dusts, and straightens books in assigned areas
• Shelves circulating books
• Shelves journals and reference books
• Inventories books
• Charges/ Discharges GIL Express and ILL books
• Updates patron records
• Assists with opening and closing the library as needed
• Arranges furniture within the library
• Dusts & vacuums the checkout desk area
• Processes equipment

Shift Specifics

• Up to 12 hours per week
• Flexible with schedule of availability
• Shifts available
  • Monday - Thursday: 10 AM - 6 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM
• Priority Shifts:
  • Monday: 2:30 PM - 6 PM
  • Tuesday: 11 AM - 1 PM
  • Wednesday: 2:30 PM - 6 PM
  • Thursday: 11 AM - 2 PM

Required Qualifications

Educational Requirements

• Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Other Required Qualifications

• Must be Federal Work eligible.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience

• Demonstrated attention to detail with the ability to proofread and spell accurately
• Previous experience working independently with minimal instruction or supervision
• Basic typing and computer skills
• Good listening and communication skills
• Ability to follow directions effectively
• Basic knowledge or familiarity with music preferred

Proposed Salary

$12.00 per hour

This is a non-exempt position paid on a biweekly basis.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume
• Schedule of Availability

Optional Documents to Attach

• Cover Letter

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

ABILITIES

• Consistently exhibit engaging customer service
• Ability to support various constituencies served by the University
• Proficiency with computer and Microsoft Office applications software including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases

KNOWLEDGE

• Adhere to University policies and procedures to meet Institutional goals and support University's mission for student success

SKILLS

• Effective communication (verbal and written), organizational and human relations skills

Apply Before Date

October 26, 2026

Application review may begin as early as October 22, 2026.

Contact Information

For more information or questions about a job posting, please contact the Department of Human Resources by phone at (912) 478-6947 or by email at [email protected].

For technical support, please call the USG Service Desk at (877) 251.2644, or email [email protected].

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.

Conditions of Employment

Offers for student employment may be contingent upon completion of background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Southern University, as determined by Georgia Southern University 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.

Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.

Legally authorized to work in the United States for the duration of employment without assistance from the University.

Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.

Georgia Southern University is a Tobacco and Smoke-Free Community.

Employment is contingent upon funding.

Must be enrolled in six or more undergraduate credit hours at Georgia Southern University.

Must maintain Federal Work-Study eligibility.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Georgia Southern University provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, religion, age, veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. Individuals in need of reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in the search process should notify Human Resources: (912) 478-6947.

Other Information

• Must be able to perform duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation.
• This is not a supervisory position.
• This position is not required to drive.