Adult Services Library Associate Job at Charleston County Public Library in Oreg

Edgar Allan Poe / Sullivan's Island Library

The Library Associate, under the general direction of the Branch / Department Manager, assists with reference questions, collection maintenance, and planning and implementing in-branch and outreach programs. As a Library Associate, you must demonstrate outstanding interpersonal skills, as a great part of this job will involve interacting with the local community.

Responsibilities :

• Assist patrons with locating resources and computer usage.
• Assist with reference questions, collection maintenance, and planning and implementing in-branch and outreach programs.
• Assist Creative Studio Coordinator in planning, organizing, and conducting programs, providing support with equipment, materials, and participant engagement.
• Responsible for shelving books and other library materials.
• Create booklists and book displays and provide technology assistance and demonstrations.
• Must be comfortable proactively seeking out customers to help in all areas of the library (desk, roving, e-mail, phone, or additional methods of communication).
• Perform routine desk duties under professional supervision, helping patrons locate and check out materials.
• Assist with Community Hub Services such as the rental assistance program, vaccine clinics, voting process, as well as other programs and services that are provided by CCPL.
• Responsible for assisting the public in the use of technology, including software, online tools, and mobile devices.
• Candidates should be good listeners and communicators, present a positive attitude, enjoy working cooperatively as a team member, and place top priority on customer service.
• Must be flexible to assume additional responsibilities and scheduling requirements as needed to meet the coverage needs of the public service desks in other departments.
• Must demonstrate knowledge, appreciation, and understanding of adult materials, both print and electronic.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Qualifications and Requirements :

Benefits and Compensation :

Charleston County Public Library offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance, Paid Vacation and Sick Leave, Paid Holidays, 401k, and a Pension Plan.

$37,897.60 - $42,702.40 annually commensurate with education and experience.

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