Library Assistant – Information Services (30 HOURS/WK)

US Lawns; Florence (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; 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

Job summary

Florence County's Library Assistant – Information Services role delivers friendly public service, helps patrons access resources, and assists with computers and online catalogs.

You will support program planning, community outreach, reader's advisory, displays, study room scheduling, and other library duties in a collaborative, service‑minded environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma and 1–2 years of library or customer service experience.
• Proficient with computers and software (Microsoft Office/Google Workspace).
• Valid South Carolina driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service to external and internal customers.
• Shelve and organize materials, update patron accounts, and assist patrons in finding materials.
• Assist patrons with public computers, online catalog, and other library equipment and resources.
• Assist in planning and conducting library programs for a variety of audiences.
• Assist 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.

Skills

Customer service

Reader's advisory

Computer proficiency

Microsoft Office / Google Workspace

Public library experience

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Workspace

Office equipment

Job description

Job Description

The Library Assistant – Information Services provides library services to the public and assists patrons and organizations in using library resources and materials.

Essential Functions:

• 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.
• 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.

Non-Essential Functions:

• Assists in the South Carolina Room, art gallery, and other library departments as needed.
• Moves and arranges furniture and equipment as needed.
• Works evenings and weekends as required.
• Performs all other related duties as required.

Qualifications: Education and Work Experience

• High School diploma; 1-2 years of library or customer service experience, or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge and skills.
• Proficient with computers, Microsoft Office/Google Workspace, and office equipment.
• Must possess a valid South Carolina driver’s license.

Physical Requirements:

• Frequently required to perform basic physical activities and communicate effectively to carry out essential job duties.
• Must be able to reach, bend, stoop, carry, move and lift 10 lb. objects regularly.
• Correctable vision sufficient to read monitors, labels, and drive safely.

Company Description

Vision

Florence County strives to be an exceptional place to live, work, and visit by enhancing the quality of life for our employees and those who call the County home, by encouraging innovation and economic opportunities, and by fostering trust and integrity in the County.

Mission

Florence County will provide high-quality public services, plan for the needs of our citizens, and promote a safe, healthy, and thriving community for all.

Benefits

• 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 Program
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Supplemental Insurance Options
• Discounted rates at local fitness facilities