Library Assistant I - Full-Time- ST. GEORGE LIBRARY, ST. GEORGE, SC

Dorchester-County,-Sc; St. George (SC); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorchester County Library System seeks a full-time Library Clerk to perform routine library functions and clerical tasks, assist patrons, check in/out materials, shelve items, and support programs with a courteous, professional demeanor.

The position requires high school diploma or GED, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and strong customer service skills; evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required to meet library operations.

Qualifications

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with locating resources and check in/out materials.
• Shelve materials and ensure items are in correct order.
• Update patron records and issue library cards.
• Place holds on books and materials as requested.
• Assist with library programs and technology use.
• Perform clerical duties including reports, data entry and filing.
• Attend trainings and meetings to maintain job knowledge.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

This post may close earlier than posted date if sufficient qualified candidates are received.

The purpose of this job is to perform routine library functions and general clerical work in assigned service. Provides assistance with programming and with patrons in locating and checking out materials; shelves library materials; and completes other clerical duties as assigned; and provides professional and courteous customer service at all times.

This position works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Reports to the Circulation Coordinator at the assigned Library branch.
• Assists patrons with locating resources and checking in and out materials.
• Shelves materials.
• Updates patron records and issue library cards.
• Place holds on books and materials as requested.
• Inspects returned materials for damage, verifies due date and computes and receives any applicable fines.
• Retrieves deposited materials from book return.
• Prepares library for opening and closing.
• Ensures previously shelved items are in correct order.
• Assists the public in the use of technology, including software, online tools, and mobile devices.
• Assists with Library program preparation and delivery.
• Provides pro-active customer service in assisting patrons in all areas of the library.
• Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering, and retrieving computer data, copying, and filing document, answering the telephone, etc.
• Attends trainings, meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

High School Graduation or GED equivalent.

Special Qualifications, Certifications and Licenses:

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills.

Unavoidable Hazards (Work Environment):

Work is performed?in?relatively safe, secure,?and stable work environment.?

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; typical Library days and hours of operation are Monday and Wednesday 8:00am – 7:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am – 8:00 pm, and Friday through Sunday 8:00am – 5:00pm. Work schedules are assigned based on operational need. Employees must work 40 hours weekly to maintain their full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. Position may require travel throughout the County and between library branches as needed.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.