Main Circulation Assistant

Greenville County Library System; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 17,840,000 - 22,248,000; Part time

Job summary

Greenville County Library System's Hughes Main Library seeks a Main Circulation Assistant to work 3 evenings during the week and every other weekend. The role supports customer service, circulation, and access to digital resources at Hughes Main Library, located in Greenville, SC.

The position is part-time (16–20 hours/week) with an evening/weekend schedule. Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED and experience in public-facing service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED).
• Experience working with the public in a customer service position.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with locating and using library materials.
• Provide general circulation services, including registering borrowers, updating records, placing holds, and checking out materials.
• Assist customers with the online catalog and the library website, including databases.
• Use the library system (ILS) to process discharges, holds, and in-transit items, and maintain item status.
• Perform inventory, shelving, and routine maintenance of materials and displays.
• Provide Readers’ Advisory and help customers access digital materials and eResources.

Skills

Customer service

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Main Circulation Assistant, Circulation, Hughes Main Library, Works 3 evenings during the week; and every other weekend

Announcement Number 2027-021 Posting Date Friday, October 2, 2026 Status Part-Time,Non-Exempt Location Hughes Main Library, 25 Heritage Green Place, Greenville, South Carolina 29601 Schedule WK 1: Sun. 2:00p-6:00p; and Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 5:00p-9:00p
WK 2: Mon., Wed., & Thurs. 5:00p-9:00p; and Sat. 9:00a-6:00p Salary $15.56 per hour. Position works 16-20 hours per week Available October 2026 Application Deadline Monday, October 12th, 2026

Function

Function

Employees in this position:

• Embody the Library’s code of service by creating an atmosphere where customers and coworkers feel invited, informed, impressed and inspired.
• Greet customers and coworkers with a welcoming smile, and enthusiastically provide knowledgeable and meaningful assistance in the discovery and use of Library resources, services and technology.
• Perform work under general supervision, in accord with the Library’s vision and mission, using good judgment in the application of policies and established procedures.

Required:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED)
• Experience working with the public in a customer service position

Preferred:

• Experience working in a library or formal learning environment
• ACT National Career Readiness Certificate (WorkKeys Assessment)

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to:

• concentrate for long periods of time
• speak clearly and distinctly
• see and interpret all job-related materials
• operate Library equipment as assigned
• lift up to 25 pounds and push book carts weighing over 100 pounds
• sit for long periods of time
• stand for long periods of time
• walk, bend and stoop
• reach, grasp and use hands to touch, handle, or feel
• type on an ongoing basis for long periods of time, using both hands
• tolerate dust and mold associated with working around paper files, books, and other library materials

Examples of Work Performed

These tasks are illustrative only; to carry out the day-to-day functions of the job, other duties may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position. Essential job functions designated with (E).

• Assists customers with identifying, locating and using Library materials. (E)
• Provides general circulation services, including registering new borrowers, updating customer records, placing holds, checking out materials, etc. (E)
• Assists customers with the online catalog and the Library’s website, including databases. (E)
• Uses the Library’s integrated library system (ILS) to process discharges, fill or clear holds, place or receive items in transit, and maintain accurate status of items. (E)
• Processes ILS reports to identify and retrieve items to fill hold requests and to return expired holds to the collection.
• Empties materials drops located inside and/or outside the Library. (E)
• Collects and maintains appropriate records of fines and fees received. (E)
• Sorts Library materials and shelves them according to their established arrangement. (E)
• Assists customers with current mobile device technology and assists them in downloading and/or accessing the Library’s online digital materials such as eBooks. (E)
• Communicates and enforces the Library’s Code of Conduct and other policies, procedures, and rules to customers. (E).
• Checks arrangement of shelved materials to assure they are in proper order. (E)
• Assists in conducting inventory of Library collections.
• Moves and arranges Library materials under supervision. (E)
• Retrieves Library materials as requested. (E)
• Assesses Library materials for needed repair or repackaging and identifies items for discard/replacement review. (E)
• Uses Library equipment proficiently and instructs and demonstrates use, including self-checkout stations, to customers as needed. (E)
• Provides Readers’ Advisory services. (E)
• Makes appropriate referrals to other Library units, agencies, etc., for information or materials not available at work location. (E)
• Cleans and dusts Library equipment, materials and shelving; assists in keeping the Library clean and neat. (E)
• Assists customers in submitting interlibrary loan requests. (E)
• May assist with training of staff and volunteers.
• Monitors and stocks brochure display and publicity items.
• Promotes Library programs and assists customers in registering for them. (E)
• Attends meetings, training programs, workshops, etc. as requested by supervisor. (E)
• Follows safe work methods to prevent injury. (E)
• Works a schedule that meets the needs of the unit. (E)
• Maintains regular and reliable attendance and remains compliant with the Library System’s Attendance Guidelines. (E)
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills/Abilities & Characteristics

( Testing of computer skills may be part of the interview process for this position.)

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of basic computer, mouse and keyboard use.
• Knowledge of business English, spelling and arithmetic.

Skills/Abilities:

• Ability to operate and care for computers and their peripheral equipment, e.g. RFID pads, barcode readers, printers, etc.