Library Assistant – Circulation

About the role

The Library Assistant - Circulation greets visitors to the library, creates and maintains patron accounts, checks materials in and out, and performs other related duties.

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service to external and internal customers.
• Responds to and resolves patron questions or concerns.
• Greets patrons and maintains a welcoming library atmosphere.
• Checks materials in and out, creates and updates patron accounts, shelves materials, and assists patrons in finding materials.
• Assists with searching the catalog and requesting materials.
• Provides reader’s advisory and book recommendations.
• Processes and labels new materials; assists with repairs to damaged library materials.
• Assists with book displays to promote library usage.
• Assists with meeting room use; verifies registrations and signs groups in and out.
• Participates in the library’s ongoing training program.
• Assists with library programs or outreach events as needed.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as needed.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma; 1-2 years of library or customer service experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and office equipment.
• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• South Carolina Retirement System
• Annual Leave
• Sick Leave
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Flexible Spending Account
• Onsite Employee Health Clinic
• Onsite Employee Workout Facility
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities