Demo

LIBRARY ASSISTANT Job at Beaufort County in Beaufort

Beaufort County
Beaufort, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 1/21/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/15/2025

Salary : $18.02 - $23.43 Hourly

Location : Bluffton

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 202400403

Division : Development

Department : Library

Opening Date : 01 / 10 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

FLSA : Non-Exempt

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

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

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 an Associate's degree, vocational technical degree or specialized training that is equivalent to satisfactory completion of two years of college education.
  • Over one year and up to and including two 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 the Beaufort County Human Resources website.

    How many years of professional related experience do you have?

  • No experience
  • Less than 1 year of experience
  • 1 year but less than 2 years of experience
  • 2 years but less than 3 years experience
  • 3 or more years of experience
  • What is the highest level of education you have completed?

  • High School Diploma or Equivalent
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • None
  • Required Question

    Salary : $18 - $23

    If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
    Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

    What is the career path for a LIBRARY ASSISTANT Job at Beaufort County in Beaufort?

    Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the LIBRARY ASSISTANT Job at Beaufort County in Beaufort career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,806 - $66,207
    Income Estimation: 
    $60,353 - $73,529
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,988 - $108,833
    Income Estimation: 
    $123,218 - $172,008
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,806 - $66,207
    Income Estimation: 
    $60,353 - $73,529
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,988 - $108,833
    Income Estimation: 
    $123,218 - $172,008
    Income Estimation: 
    $42,527 - $55,728
    Income Estimation: 
    $50,806 - $66,207
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,988 - $108,833
    Income Estimation: 
    $123,218 - $172,008
    Income Estimation: 
    $72,449 - $94,827
    Income Estimation: 
    $75,145 - $104,455
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,988 - $108,833
    Income Estimation: 
    $75,826 - $101,784
    Income Estimation: 
    $90,265 - $123,691
    Income Estimation: 
    $34,546 - $43,912
    Income Estimation: 
    $42,527 - $55,728
    Income Estimation: 
    $85,988 - $108,833
    Income Estimation: 
    $123,218 - $172,008
    View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

    Job openings at Beaufort County

    Beaufort County
    Hired Organization Address Beaufort, SC Full Time
    Salary : $19.87 - $25.83 Hourly Location : Beaufort Job Type : Full-Time Job Number : 202400378 Division : IT & Communic...
    Beaufort County
    Hired Organization Address Beaufort, SC Full Time
    Salary : Depends on Qualifications Location : Beaufort Job Type : Full-Time Job Number : 202400390 Division : Beaufort C...
    Beaufort County
    Hired Organization Address Columbia, SC Full Time
    Salary : $61,064.00 Annually Location : Multiple Job Type : Full-Time Job Number : 202400357 Division : Community Servic...
    Beaufort County
    Hired Organization Address Beaufort, SC Intern
    Salary : $15.00 Hourly Location : Okatie Job Type : Internship Job Number : 202400398 Division : Public Safety Departmen...

    Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other LIBRARY ASSISTANT Job at Beaufort County in Beaufort jobs in the Beaufort, SC area that may be a better fit.

    AI Assistant is available now!

    Feel free to start your new journey!