Circulation Assistant - Grow with Library Services

North Greenville University; Tigerville (SC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

North Greenville University is seeking a Circulation Assistant to support the circulation staff in keeping the Hester Memorial Library open, assisting patrons, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

The role involves opening/closing, checking in/out material, maintaining a quiet environment, guiding patrons by phone/email, training work-study students, and coordinating with staff on tours, mail, reserves, and donor books.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or equivalent with computer skills.
• Desire to provide outstanding service to library patrons.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to learn library management system, filing system and electronic resources.

Responsibilities

• Open/close library as schedule requires.
• Check in/out library materials and maintain order.
• Maintain a neat, quiet atmosphere within the library.
• Assist patrons in person, by phone, and email with library information and printing.
• Direct students to the appropriate staff for assistance.
• Train and schedule work-study staff and maximize their use.
• Cooperate with Circulation staff and Financial Aid for work-study oversight.
• Report maintenance and computer issues as needed.
• Assist in processing daily mail, reserves, and honors projects.
• Assist in the donated books process.
• Assist in keeping equipment and facility reservations current.
• Conduct 5 to 10 minute library tours as scheduled.
• Meet institutional expectations and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Learning ability

Education

Associate’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Library management system

Job description

North Greenville University is seeking a Circulation Assistant to support the circulation staff in keeping the Hester Memorial Library open, assisting patrons, and ensuring smooth daily operations.

The role involves opening/closing, checking in/out material, maintaining a quiet environment, guiding patrons by phone/email, training work-study students, and coordinating with staff on tours, mail, reserves, and donor books.