Library Assistant-Programming

South Carolina Association of Counties; South Carolina; On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Dillon County Library System - Dillon Branch is seeking a Library Assistant (Programming) to create and carry out programming under the supervision of the Programming Team. The role also involves assisting with daily library operations and supporting outreach to the community.

Responsibilities include developing innovative programs, coordinating with staff, training volunteers, assisting at the circulation desk when not programming, and promoting events through social media, posters, and press

Qualifications

• Preferred public library experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Valid Driver’s license in the State of South Carolina
• Pre-employment drug testing is required

Responsibilities

• Create new and innovative programming under the supervision of Programming Team.
• Assist in daily operations of the library.
• Track supplies and report needs to branch manager.
• May train and assign work to volunteers.
• Work circulation desk when not performing programming duties.
• Promote programs and events to engage the community (social media, posters, flyers, press releases).
• May facilitate programs or organize events with reporting to the programming team for approval.
• Assist patrons with reference and locating materials.

Skills

Public library experience

Customer service

Communication

Education

College degree preferred

Job description

The Library Assistant-programming position will create and carry out programming for the Dillon County Library System- Dillon Branch. Under the supervision of the programming team will carry out programming and perform related work as required.

Qualifications

• Preferred Public Library experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. College Degree preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s license in the State of South Carolina
• Pre-employment drug testing is required

Responsibilities

• The Library Assistant-Programming- Will create new and innovating programming, under the general supervision of Programming Team, assist in the operation and supervision of library branch and perform related work required.
• Assist in every day operations of library
• Tracks supplies and material and reports to branch manager when they need to be ordered
• May train and assign work to volunteers
• Will be trained and will work circulation desk when not performing programming duties
• Work with Library Director on projects to promote and engage community in programs and events including but not limited to creating social media post, posters, flyers, press releases, etc…
• May facilitate programs or organize events independently, but will report all events to the programming team for final approval.
• Perform circulation desk duties including but not limited to answering phones, assisting patrons, creating library cards, checking in and out, placing holds, collecting fines, sending out ILL, faxing/copying among responsibilities related to the circulation desk.
• Assist patrons with basic reference and research
• Aid patrons with locating material in-house and online
• Perform custodial duties as necessary
• Maintain public safety and security by enforcing the library’s code of conduct, and internet policy.
• Conduct programming and outreach

Qualifications

• Preferred Public Library experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience. College Degree preferred but not required.
• Valid Driver’s license in the State of South Carolina
• Pre-employment drug testing is required

Schedule:

• Monday-Friday- 9:30am-6:00pm
• Saturday- 8:30pm-1:00pm
• Will have to work at least one weekend a month, but may be required to work more.