What are the responsibilities and job description for the Circulation Assistant (Part-time) St. George position at Dorchester County, SC?
Salary: $16.15 Hourly
Location : Saint George, SC, SC
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Number: 02461
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
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
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.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position; typical Library hours and days of operation are Monday and Wednesday 8:00am- 7:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm, and Friday through Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm. Part-time employees work every other Saturday and Sunday, until 7:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and until 8:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, during emergencies or as requested."
E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
Permanent part-time employees are eligible for benefits under the South Carolina Retirement System.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers or copy and paste the same answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
03
Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products?
04
You must be able to deal with difficult customers in a professional manner. Do you feel that you possess these traits?
05
How would you rate your computer skills? 0 (no experience) to 10 (excellent).
06
Please provide an explanation for any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment, if so, indicate timeframe of unemployment under work history.
Required Question
Location : Saint George, SC, SC
Job Type: PART-TIME
Job Number: 02461
Department: LIBRARY
Opening Date: 08/07/2026
Closing Date: 8/21/2026 5:00 PM Eastern
Description
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
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.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a part-time position; typical Library hours and days of operation are Monday and Wednesday 8:00am- 7:00pm, Tuesday and Thursday 8:00am - 8:00pm, and Friday through Sunday 8:00am-5:00pm. Part-time employees work every other Saturday and Sunday, until 7:00pm on Mondays and Wednesdays, and until 8:00pm Tuesdays and Thursdays. Employees must be available to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, during emergencies or as requested."
E.O.E. Dorchester County does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability or military service in employment or the provision of services.
Permanent part-time employees are eligible for benefits under the South Carolina Retirement System.
01
The following Supplemental Questions are specific to the position for which you have applied to assist the hiring manager in screening applications for specific experience being sought. Please be specific in answering these questions as they will be used to evaluate which applications will be given further consideration in the process. Do not answer "see resume" or "see application" as these are not valid answers or copy and paste the same answers. Please note that if you are invited to be interviewed by the department, your responses to the following questions may be subject to verification. I understand and will answer the following supplemental questions completely and thoroughly.
- Yes
- No
02
Do you possess a high school diploma or GED equivalent?
- YES
- NO
03
Are you proficient in Microsoft Office Suite products?
- YES
- No
04
You must be able to deal with difficult customers in a professional manner. Do you feel that you possess these traits?
- YES
- NO
05
How would you rate your computer skills? 0 (no experience) to 10 (excellent).
06
Please provide an explanation for any periods of unemployment that are 30 days or longer. Indicate N/A if you have not experienced any periods of unemployment, if so, indicate timeframe of unemployment under work history.
Required Question
Salary : $16