Patron-Centric Library Assistant: Circulation, Help & Events

Beaufort County; Port Royal (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaufort County Public Library is seeking a community-oriented library assistant to support patrons in obtaining materials and services. You will handle circulation, patron inquiries, and referrals to other library resources, while ensuring materials are properly shelved and maintained.

The role includes assisting with events and inter-branch material transfers. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience, plus a valid state driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Requires High School graduation or GED equivalent.
• Over one year and up to and including two years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Process library circulation transactions (check in/out materials, holds, patron registrations).
• Answer phones and provide information; collect fines and fees; obtain books from other libraries for requests.
• Ensure public equipment works; demonstrate use and perform routine maintenance.
• Sort and reshelve materials and file appropriately.
• Recommend books to patrons by reserving titles.
• Notify patrons about overdue or reserved items; process new materials.
• Resolve patron issues related to late fees or unreturned items.
• Check in magazines/newspapers, route mail; assist with events.
• Transfer materials between library branches.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Beaufort County Public Library is seeking a community-oriented library assistant to support patrons in obtaining materials and services. You will handle circulation, patron inquiries, and referrals to other library resources, while ensuring materials are properly shelved and maintained.

The role includes assisting with events and inter-branch material transfers. Qualified applicants will have a high school diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience, plus a valid state driver’s license.