Library Assistant: Create Programs, Help Patrons, Catalog

Beaufort County; Bluffton (SC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental plan

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Beaufort County Public Library is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to provide clerical and paraprofessional support within the library system in Bluffton, under close supervision.

You will assist with cataloging, reader advisory, programs, reference, and customer service, and support statistics, budget, and acquisitions tasks. This role offers a stable full-time schedule with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years of library and customer service-related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Cataloging tasks, public relations, children’s services, and information services.
• Copy cataloging and original cataloging.
• Design and prepare library promos, displays, and exhibits; write press releases.
• Plan programs and storytelling; participate in system-wide programs.
• Assist patrons in person or by phone with reference requests; assess needs and provide resources.
• Knowledge of books; reader advisory; recommend materials.
• Answer questions; renewals; operate a cash register.
• Instruct patrons in computers, software, copiers, and other tech.
• Recommend materials to add to the collection.
• Design and prepare bulletin boards.
• Collect statistics, prepare reports, and maintain records.
• Coordinate book binding; track, approve invoices, and discard decisions.
• Perform related work as assigned.

Skills

Cataloging

Public relations

Reader advisory

Reference interviewing

Customer service

Cash handling

Instruct patrons

Bulletin boards

Statistics reporting

Invoicing & procurement

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Cash register

Copiers

Library cataloging system

Job description

Beaufort County Public Library is seeking a dedicated paraprofessional to provide clerical and paraprofessional support within the library system in Bluffton, under close supervision.

You will assist with cataloging, reader advisory, programs, reference, and customer service, and support statistics, budget, and acquisitions tasks. This role offers a stable full-time schedule with a comprehensive benefits package.