Library Assistant - Goose Creek

Job Summary

This position provides administrative support for the department, requiring an understanding of complex processes, data, and operations. Essential Job Functions:

1. Provides administrative support including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, computer operation, data entry, and review.
2. Affords customer service to the public, including helping customers to obtain a library card.
3. Offers reference services to library customers (walk-in, telephone, email) utilizing the Internet, online databases, and a variety of print and non-print resources. Conducts readers’ advisory and assists customers in using computers and various types of print and electronic library resources.
4. Assists with children's/youth/adult programs and community outreach.
5. Creates and sets up bulletin boards and other displays. Makes suggestions of materials for areas of the collection.
6. Maintains knowledge of the circulation system by working at service desks as scheduled.
7. Creates and/or maintains associated documents and databases, arranges/coordinates meetings, and special events. Updates supervisor of critical issues/events.
8. Provides detailed responses to requests for information; reviews and updates administrative procedures. Prepares and files required metrics and regulatory reports.
9. Assists the public by providing customer service. Assists employees with clerical needs. Takes precise messages and ensures prompt delivery to appropriate staff.
10. Orders, issues, and maintains office materials/supplies for the department. Handles and delivers mail/shipment. Performs data entry and review.
11. Aids in opening and closing procedures of the department. Attends and records minutes for various meetings. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• To Perform Work: High School diploma or equivalent; Two (2) years of related administrative experience.
• Special Requirements: Data Entry/Basic Skills score of 71 is required for this position; Word score of 45 and Excel score of 40 required for this position; Departmental testing may be administered during interview; A criminal background check will be completed on selected applicant if a current one (less than 3 years old) is not on file.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Knowledge of personal computers, including Word and Excel; Skill in clerical tasks including filing, customer service, math, data entry and correct grammar usage; Skill in the use of general office equipment; Ability to accept payments; Ability to manage inventory and property.

Physical Demands: The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. Thirty-seven and one half (37.5) hours per week. Normal operating hours per week are between the hours of 9:00am and 7:00pm Monday through Thursday and 9:00am and 5:00pm Friday and Saturday. Scheduled hours/days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Benefits: Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including: Health, Life, and Dental Insurance; Optional Life and Disability Insurance; Optional Medical and Dependent Care Spending Accounts; Personal Leave; Twelve (12) Paid Holidays; South Carolina Retirement System (SCRS) State Retirement Plan; Police Officers Retirement System (PORS - as applicable); Optional Deferred Compensation Program (i.e. 401K, 457); Employee Assistance Program; Employee Wellness Program.