Part-time Clerk - Floater

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

Job summary

Anderson County Library System is seeking a part-time clerk to support library operations across branches in Anderson County, averaging 15–20 hours per week with daytime, evening, and weekend shifts.

The role involves shelving, circulation tasks, patron assistance, and basic clerical duties, with responsibilities including handling fines, catalog guidance, and maintaining confidentiality. A valid driver's license and own transportation are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• One year of customer service and/or library work experience preferred.
• Must be able to lift and move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Prepares items for reshelving and reshelves as necessary.
• Retrieves and sorts books from book drops.
• Performs circulation functions at the desk, including issuing cards, charging, discharging, routing, placing requests, and collecting fines.
• Assists patrons with library services, policies, and using the online catalog.
• Dusting shelves and cleaning restrooms; vacuuming.
• Covers hours for others on vacation or sick time.
• Maintains confidentiality of patron records.
• Maintains office equipment by supplying paper for copiers/printers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Clerical duties

Excellent computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Description

Anderson County Library is seeking a part-time clerk to work an average of 15-20 hours per week filling in at branches throughout Anderson County, which will include some daytime, evening, and weekend hours. Locations include Iva, Honea Path, Belton, Williamston, Piedmont, Powdersville, Pendleton, and Downtown Anderson. Must have a valid driver's license and your own transportation. This position will perform various library functions and clerical duties within the branch, including but not limited to:

• Prepares items for reshelving and reshelves as necessary.
• Retrieves and sorts books from book drops.
• Performs circulation functions including: issuing new library cards, charging, discharging, routing, changing status, and placing requests against materials at the circulation desk, accurately collecting and recording fines, fees and gifts, placing requests for materials and pulling requested materials, and searching for overdue materials.
• Assists patrons by answering directional and procedural inquiries, advising patrons on library services, resources, and policies, instructing in the operation of equipment, answering reference and other information requests, answering incoming calls, and giving instruction in the use of on-line catalog and location of materials.
• Dusting shelves and furniture, cleaning of restrooms within a rotation schedule and vacuuming.
• Assists in covering hours for employees on vacation and sick time.
• Maintains confidential patron records and preserves confidentiality of said records.
• Maintains office equipment by providing paper for copier and printers as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and excellent computer skills are required.

One year of customer service and/or library work experience preferred.

Ability to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.