CIRCULATION ASSISTANT -ASHLEY RIVER LIBRARY

CIRCULATION ASSISTANT -ASHLEY RIVER LIBRARY

Salary

$33,384.13 - $36,722.54 Annually

Location

Summerville, SC, SC

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

02444

Department

LIBRARY

Opening Date

07/23/2026

Closing Date

8/11/2026 5:50 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The purpose of the class is to perform routine library functions and general clerical work in assigned service. Provides assistance to patrons with locating and checking out materials, shelving library materials and other clerical duties as assigned; and to provide professional and courteous customer service at all times. The class is given a general outline of work to be performed and is free to develop work methods and sequences; work is reviewed periodically by supervisor.

Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists patrons with locating resources and checking in and out materials.
• Updates patron records and issue library cards.
• Places holds on books and materials as requested.
• Inspects returned materials for damage, verifies due date and computes and receives any applicable fines.
• Retrieves deposited materials from book return.
• Prepares library for opening and closing.
• Ensures previously shelved items are in correct order.
• Assists the public in the use of technology, including software, online tools, and mobile devices.
• Provides pro-active customer service in assisting patrons in all areas of the library.
• Performs general administrative/clerical work as required, including but not limited to preparing reports and correspondence, entering, and retrieving computer data, copying, and filing document, answering the telephone, etc.
• Attends trainings, meetings, workshops, conferences, etc., as necessary to maintain job knowledge and skills.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Special Qualifications:

Candidate must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Excellent Customer Service Skills.

Additional Requirements

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work is performed in relatively safe, secure, and stable work environment.

Dorchester County has the right to revise this job description at any time. This description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position; the Library is open from 8am to 8pm seven days a week. Work schedules are assigned based on operational need. Employees must work 40 hours weekly to maintain full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. Positions may require travel throughout the County and between library branches as needed.

E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.

For more information on Dorchester County Government please view the information below:

https://www.dorchestercounty.net/index.aspx?page=227

Benefits for County Employees

County Employees may be eligible for a variety of State benefits associated with their employment. From a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, to generous annual and sick leave policies, to a solid and secure retirement system.

Healthcare Benefits

(Full-time employees)

Dorchester County is a part of the State Benefits Program. The State program offers its employees a comprehensive health and dental program, along with a wide array of supplemental insurance programs. South Carolina has long been committed to providing its employees the best possible insurance benefits at the greatest possible value. Weve maintained that commitment, too, even in the face of healthcare costs that continue to soar. You may refer to the link for more information.

www.eip.sc.gov/

Retirement Benefits

In addition to our health and dental insurance programs, all county employees are a part of the South Carolina Retirement System. These programs are designed to help provide county employees secure retirement alternatives that will best meet their needs. You may refer to the link for more information.

http://www.retirement.sc.gov/

Workplace Benefits

In addition, county employees may be eligible for other benefits, such as holidays, annual leave, and sick leave.

Note: The above benefits are available to most county employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some, or none of these benefits based on the benefits associated with each position. For these positions, please contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available for the particular position.

01

The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers or copy and paste the same answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.

• Yes
• No

02

Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?

• YES
• NO

03

Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products?

• YES
• No

04

How would you rate your computer skills? 0 (no experience) to 10 (excellent).

05

You must be able to deal with difficult customers in a professional manner. Do you feel that you possess these traits?

• YES
• NO

06

Describe your customer service experience as it pertains to difficult customers. How did you turn the customer experience into a success.

07

The Library is open from 8am to 8pm seven days a week. Work schedules are assigned based on operational need. Are you available to work evenings, weekends and holidays during emergencies or as requested. Positions may require travel throughout the County and between library branches as needed.

• Yes
• No

08

Please provide an explanation of any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment. Also, indicate timeframe of unemployment under work history.

09

Are you a current Dorchester County employee? Your current department must be listed under work history of your application.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Dorchester County

Address 201 Johnston Street

St. George, South Carolina, 29477

Phone 843-832-1640

Website http://www.dorchestercountysc.gov