Part-Time Information Services Assistant 25 hours, Headquarters Library See details

Infodepot; Spartanburg (SC); On-site; USD 15,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Spartanburg County Public Library is seeking a Part-Time Information Services Assistant to support the Information Services Department at Headquarters Library. The role is 25 hours per week with a monthly salary of $1,440, plus some benefits. Schedule variations include Weeks A–D with diverse shifts.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, strong customer service, and tech literacy. The library emphasizes safety and cross-library travel within the county.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with current library technology, including the internet, research databases, productivity software, and communications applications.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Good time management and attention to detail.
• Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment.
• Proven experience collaborating with others to provide appropriate service and programs for the public.
• SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries.

Responsibilities

• Provides superior customer service with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and library equipment.
• Collaborates with community partners, patrons, and staff to provide relevant, innovative assistance and programs for patrons of the Information Services Department.
• Assists with processing, shifting, and weeding of the collection when needed; reads shelves to ensure items are in correct order; assists with displays; shelves materials.
• Handles financial transactions and assists in preparing bank deposits.
• Maintains safety and security awareness; patrols the department to assist patrons and monitor security.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Time management

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Independent work

Driver's license

MFA access awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Internet

Research databases

Productivity software

Communications applications

Job description

POSTING DATE: July 13, 2026
JOB TITLE: Part-Time Information Services Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: September 1, 2026
SALARY: $1,440 per month (Includes some benefits)
HOURS: 25 hours per week

WeekA: Sun 12:15-5:15; Mon 3:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 3:15-8:15; Thurs OFF; Fri9:45-6:15; Sat OFF

WeekB: Sun Off; Mon 3:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 11:45-8:15; Thurs 3:15-8:15; Fri9:45-6:15; Sat OFF

WeekC: Sun OFF; Mon 3:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 11:45-8:15; Thurs 3:15-8:15; Fri OFF;Sat 9:15-5:15

WeekD: Sun 12:15-5:15; Mon 3:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 3:15-8:15; Thurs OFF; Fri OFF;Sat 9:15-5:15

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides superior customer servicewith information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digitaldevices, and library equipment
• Collaborates with communitypartners, patrons, and staff to provide relevant, innovative assistanceand programs for patrons of the Information Services Department.
• Assists with processing, shifting,and weeding of the collection when needed; reads shelves to make sureitems are in the correct order on the shelf; assists with library bookdisplays; shelves materials when necessary
• Handles financial transactions andassists in preparing bank deposits.
• Remains aware of safety andsecurity issues and takes appropriate action as needed; roves thedepartment to maintain awareness of patron needs and security.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s Degree orequivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience andproficiency with current library technology, including the internet, researchdatabases, productivity software, and communications applications
• Strong interpersonaland customer service skills
• Good time managementskills and attention to detail
• Ability to takedirection and work independently or in a team environment
• Proven experience incollaborating with others to provide appropriate service and programs for thepublic
• SCPL uses multi-factorauthentication for network and program access. Employees may be requiredto use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver’s license validin the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to otherlibraries

The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a partof the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do nothesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.