Middle Tyger Branch Assistant

Posted September 22, 2026. Location: Middle Tyger Library. Position available November 1, 2026.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, patron account services, computers, digital services and other library equipment.
• Assists with promoting library card sign ups and community outreach
• Assists with all circulation duties, library card registration, patron account services and collection maintenance
• Works with a variety of software and library automation programs
• Contributes to branch meetings and workflow by making suggestions and sharing ideas
• Regularly checks the branch email, Intranet and library website for new information
• Remains aware of security and safety concerns taking appropriate action as needed
• Performs basic readers’ advisory and information assistance, material retrieval and places hold requests
• Responsible for weekly in-transit and missing reports
• Assists with preparing courier bins for delivery and in processing
• Assists with maintaining the tidiness of the shelves and display areas
• Assists with training new employees and assisting with additional branch coverage for programming
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures for the Branch including register and deposit tasks
• Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Skills

• Comfortable and proficient using technology, including digital devices
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize tasks, take direction and work independently or in a team environment
• Experience working with library programming with strong knowledge of reading materials for adults
• Knowledge of popular books, movies & television, pop culture and current events
• SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access; employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach

Pay

$2,541 per month (Includes generous benefit package)

Schedule

40 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday 11am – 8pm; Thursday Off; Friday 8:30am to 6pm; Saturday 8:30am to 5pm. Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes; may be asked to work other times as needed.