Part-Time Library Services Specialist | Tech Help & Outreach

Kershaw County South Carolina; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Kershaw County Library is seeking a friendly, self-motivated Library Services Specialist to join our team in Elgin. You will perform a wide variety of library tasks, assist patrons, handle daily operations, and support programs and workshops.

The role requires excellent communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently or with others. Hours are 15–25 per week, including Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and alternating Saturdays.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED.
• At least two years of customer service or clerical work experience.
• Ability to work well both independently and with a team.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills.
• Basic technical/computer skills, including email, web searching, and the ability to learn the library checkout software.
• Ability to perform physical functions of the position, including standing for extended periods at the checkout desk, lifting books, pushing book carts, and stooping to assist patrons.

Responsibilities

• Performs circulation desk activities, including greeting patrons, processing materials, processing library fines, registering new patrons, processing lost cards and address changes, answering the phone, and other customer service-related tasks needed.
• Maintains library public areas in a clean, orderly fashion, cleaning computer stations and performing general cleaning and/or organizing tasks as assigned.
• Communicate effectively, courteously, and professionally with all library patrons, guests, co-workers, and supervisors.
• Shelve books and maintain the library collection as assigned.
• Explains/instructs in the use of library technology/information systems
• Prepares the library for opening and/or closing
• Participates in staff meetings and trainings
• Maintains accurate records in the library database
• Assists with and/or conducts patron programs and workshops
• Assists supervisors with special projects
• Other tasks as assigned

Skills

Customer service

Clerical work

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Patron assistance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Library checkout software

Email applications

Job description

Kershaw County Library is seeking a friendly, self-motivated Library Services Specialist to join our team in Elgin. You will perform a wide variety of library tasks, assist patrons, handle daily operations, and support programs and workshops.

The role requires excellent communication, basic computer skills, and the ability to work independently or with others. Hours are 15–25 per week, including Tuesday and Thursday afternoons and alternating Saturdays.