Library Assistant - Part Time

Salary : $17.58 - $20.22 Hourly

Location : 2301 Daniel Island Drive, Daniel Island

Job Type : Part Time

Job Number : 01533

Department : Library - Daniel Island

Opening Date : 03 / 07 / 2025

Closing Date : Continuous

Job Summary and Essential Functions

This position typically performs basic administrative tasks; and deals courteously and effectively with fellow employees and citizens.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :

• Performs administrative duties including basic typing, scanning, creating files, filing, answering telephones, taking messages, copying, light data entry and computer operation.
• Assists the public by providing customer service, including helping customers to obtain a library card and / or use internet use card.
• Demonstrates to customers how to use the library's catalog and computers.
• Performs other library-related computer functions using standard office software as well as the library's integrated system.
• Checks library materials in and out; shelves materials.
• Creates and / or maintains documents and databases.
• Updates supervisor of critical issues / events.
• Provides detailed responses to requests for information; reviews and updates administrative procedures.
• Prepares and files required metrics, statistics and regulatory reports.
• Maintains materials for the department.
• Orders supplies and materials.
• Packs and ships items outgoing and processes incoming mail.
• Verifies the accuracy of data and corrects errors.
• May assist with opening and closing procedures of the department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements to Perform Work

Special Requirements :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Physical Demands

This position requires the employee to sit and use hands to handle, feel, finger, grasp or operate objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; use mental acuity and repetitive motion; and walk, talk and hear. The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to twenty-five (25) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Conditions

The work is regularly performed in a relatively safe, secure and stable work environment. This position will not exceed twenty-nine (29) hours per week. Normal schedule is twenty (20) hours per week between the hours of 9 : 00am and 7 : 00pm Monday through Thursday and 9 : 00am and 5 : 00pm Friday and Saturday. Scheduled hours / days, job location, duties and any other information contained herein is subject to change. May be required to work extra hours and to perform extra or different duties during emergency situations.

Berkeley County offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package to its employees, including :

Do you have a valid High School diploma or equivalent?

Do you have one (1) year of related experience?

Required Question

Salary : $18 - $20