CIRCULATION ASSISTANT – ST. GEORGE LIBRARY Position Available In Berkeley, South Carolina

CIRCULATION ASSISTANT – ST. GEORGE LIBRARY

Dorchester County, SC – 3.8 Summerville, SC Job Details Full-time $33,384.13 – $36,722.54 a year 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Qualifications Customer service Microsoft Office High school diploma or GED Entry level Full Job Description Description

TWO VACANCIES – ST. GEORGE LIBRARY 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 The work is light/active work: Exerting up to 35 pounds of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body.

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. Conditional Hiring Requirement This position is designated as per assigned position and may be transferred to another branch facility in the Library system as needed. Persons hired or promoted into this position conditionally accept the position with the full knowledge they can be transferred as needed to support the Library’s needs. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time position; typical Library hours and days of operation are Monday through Thursday 8:00am- 7:00pm and Friday through Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm with the ability to work flexible hours when necessary. Employees must work 40 hours to maintain their full-time status. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, during emergencies or as requested.