Library Assistant
Salary
$18.65 - $22.25 Hourly
Location
Bluffton
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202500808
Division
Community Services
Department
Library
Opening Date
07/30/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
- Description
- Benefits
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Description
The purpose of this position is to provide clerical and routine paraprofessional work assisting in the delivery of services within the public library system. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.
Examples of Duties
The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
- Performs tasks requiring specialized knowledge or skill, e.g., cataloging, public relations, children's services, educational and employment information.
- Performs copy cataloging requiring extensive editing and original cataloging.
- Designs and prepares library promotional publications, displays, exhibits, and writes press releases.
- Plans and executes programs storytelling, etc., using creative formats and techniques as appropriate to position; participates in system-wide programs.
- Assists patrons in person and over the telephone with general reference requests and informational requests; assesses patron needs through reference interviewing and provides appropriate resources.
- Demonstrates good knowledge of books and authors, and of reader interests; offers effective reader advisory service or assistance to general and special populations as appropriate to position; recommends materials for addition or replacement.
- Answers directional and informational questions and assists patrons with informational needs and materials selection; performs telephone renewals and operates a cash register.
- Instructs patrons in the use of computers, software programs, copiers and other technology products.
- Recommends library materials to be added to collection for supervisor's approval.
- Designs and prepares bulletin boards.
- Assists in collecting statistics, preparing reports, and keeping records.
- Coordinates book binding: tracks books sent and returned; approves invoices; processes acquisition invoices; determines which books to discard.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
- two (2) years of library and customer service-related work experience.
We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term & short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
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Do you have at least two years of work experience involving library services and customer services?
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If yes, please describe your library and customer service experience.
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I certify that the education and work experience identified in my responses are accurately reflected in the education and employment-history sections of my application.
Required Question
Employer Beaufort County South Carolina
Address 102 Industrial Village Rd
Building 1
Beaufort, South Carolina, 29902
Phone (843)255-2990
Website https://www.beaufortcountysc.gov/