About This Role
This library assistant position supports the daily operations of a library branch, performing circulation duties and assisting library patrons. The role may also involve providing educational services to children, conducting outreach, assisting with interlibrary loans, and cataloging materials.
Responsibilities
- Perform circulation tasks such as checking in/out library materials, checking in courier delivery, collecting fines, issuing new cards, pulling holds, and processing new books, periodicals, and Interlibrary Loans (6-8 hours a day may be spent at customer service desks)
- Perform customer service tasks such as answering the phone, answering directional questions, and assisting customers in the library
- Process payments, reconcile cashiering drawer, and assist with deposits
- Schedule meeting spaces and register customers for classes/programs/events
- Provide library services including readers’ advisory, answering reference questions, assisting customers with computers, devices, and copier, helping customers find print and digital materials, interlibrary loans, cataloging, and planning and implementing programs
- Perform upkeep and cleaning of Special Collections (i.e. Adventure Packs, TonieBoxes®/Tonie Character Sets, Discovery Kits, Wi-Fi Hotspots, etc.)
- Create displays and marketing materials for related programs and events
- Perform collection maintenance such as shifting, discarding, and weeding
- Prepare monthly reports, statistics, and general correspondence
- Shelf materials
- Perform other clerical duties as needed
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Requirements
- Associate degree supplemented by three to five years of library experience, and/or an equivalent of education, training, and experience
- Exemplary customer service skills
- Excellent computer skills
- Physically able to operate a variety of machines and office equipment
- Able to pass required pre-employment physical and background check
- Able to follow Horry County Government and Library policies and procedures
Important Details
- Application deadline: 2026-10-26 11:59 PM Eastern
About the Company
Horry County, (SC) Government is the employer for this position.
