Cataloguing, Editing, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Human Resources, Library and Information Science, Needs Assessment, Press Releases, Public Library, Publications, Service Delivery, Storytelling, Team Lead/Manager, Volunteer Management
Library Specialist
Salary
$23.58 Hourly
Location
Port Royal
Job Type
Full-Time
Job Number
202500747
Division
Community Services
Department
Library
Opening Date
05/01/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
The purpose of this position is to provide paraprofessional work assisting in the delivery of services within the public library system. This class works under general supervision, independently developing work methods and sequences.
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.
- Serves as work team leader for a service point or branch, coordinates volunteers.
- 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; answers cataloging questions from Library Assistants in the unit.
- 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.
- Provides mobile library services to prisons, senior centers, rest homes, institutions, and homebound individuals.
- Checks out materials on an individual basis at each institution.
- Performs related work as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Requires an Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
- Over two years and up to and including four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Supplemental Information
All applicants tentatively selected for a position with Beaufort County Council will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for the illegal use of drugs and to a background check prior to appointment. Employment is contingent upon clearing both the drug screening and background investigation. Beaufort County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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.
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/