Community Library Assistant - Info Services & Programs

Florence County SC; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Supplemental Insurance Options

Discounted rates at local fitness facl

Job summary

Florence County SC is seeking a Library Assistant – Information Services to provide library services to the public and assist patrons and organizations in using library resources and materials.

The role involves helping patrons with computers and online catalogs, assisting with reader’s advisory, planning library programs, conducting outreach, and supporting various library departments as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma
• 1-2 years of library or customer service experience
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and office equipment

Responsibilities

• Provides exceptional customer service to external and internal customers. Responds to and resolves patron questions or concerns.
• Shelves and organizes materials, updates patron accounts, and assists patrons in finding materials. Provides reader’s advisory and book recommendations.
• Assists patrons with public computers, online catalog, and other library equipment and resources.
• Assists in planning and conducting library programs for a variety of audiences.
• Assists in planning and conducting community outreach activities.
• Creates displays, craft kits, and other passive programs.
• Assists with scheduling and monitoring of study rooms, meeting rooms, and classrooms.
• Assists with other departmental tasks as needed, such as inter-library loans, book donations, special collections, etc.
• Participates in the library’s ongoing training program.

Job description

Florence County SC is seeking a Library Assistant – Information Services to provide library services to the public and assist patrons and organizations in using library resources and materials.

The role involves helping patrons with computers and online catalogs, assisting with reader’s advisory, planning library programs, conducting outreach, and supporting various library departments as needed.