Library Assistant (Carolina Forest Library And Surfside Beach Library)

General Job Description

Assists in the daily operation of the Library branch. Performs circulation duties and assists Library customers. May provide educational services to children, conduct outreach programs, help with interlibrary loan, catalog materials, etc. Reports to Branch Manager or Branch Librarian.

Duties for this Position

• Primarily, performs circulation tasks such as checking in/out library materials, checking in courier delivery, collecting fines, issuing new cards, pulling holds, and processing new books and periodicals

• Performs customer service tasks such as answering the phone, answering directional questions, and assisting customers in the library

• Provides library services including readers' advisory, answering reference questions, assisting customers with computers and copier, helping customers finds print and digital materials, interlibrary loans, cataloging, and planning and implementing programs

• Shelves materials

• Performs other clerical duties as needed

• Performs other related duties as assigned

Position Minimum Requirements

• Associate degree supplemented by three to five years of library experience, or an equivalent of education, training, and experience

• Exemplary customer service skills

• Excellent computer skills

• Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and office equipment

• Must be able to pass required pre-employment physical and background check

• Must be able to follow Horry County Government and Library policies and procedures

• Current valid driver's license