Library Circulation Assistant - Nights & Weekends

Lancaster County Economic Development; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancaster County Economic Development seeks a Library Service Desk Assistant to work under the Director and Branch Manager, helping patrons with basic library functions and frontline service.

You will issue library cards, check materials in and out, locate items, assist on-site or by phone, and guide users through catalogs and public-use equipment. Evening and weekend shifts rotate; strong Windows familiarity and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduate, plus two years of relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Ability to perform duties of job.
• Familiarity with general PC operations in Windows environment.
• Excellent reading & verbal ability.
• Knowledge of library collections & services or willingness to learn.
• Aptitude for detailed work.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good communication skills with both children & adults.

Responsibilities

• Assists customers by issuing library cards, checking materials in & out, placing holds, & locating materials using an automated library system.
• Assists patrons on-site or by telephone with basic informational & directional requests.
• Assists customers in the use of library catalogs, computers, copiers, printers, & other equipment throughout the library.
• Handles fines, fees, & payments.
• Interprets & communicates general library policies & procedures to patrons.
• Operates equipment such as telephones, computers, copiers, faxes, etc.
• Searches for needed materials & shelves accurately according to prescribed location. Performs opening & closing procedures.
• Performs other associated duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Reading/comprehension

Public service

Education

High School diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Library catalog system

Windows OS

Copiers and printers

Job description

Lancaster County Economic Development seeks a Library Service Desk Assistant to work under the Director and Branch Manager, helping patrons with basic library functions and frontline service.

You will issue library cards, check materials in and out, locate items, assist on-site or by phone, and guide users through catalogs and public-use equipment. Evening and weekend shifts rotate; strong Windows familiarity and communication skills are essential.