Boiling Springs Branch Assistant

POSTING DATE: January 8, 2026

JOB TITLE: Boiling Springs Branch Assistant, Grade 19

LOCATION: Boiling Springs Library

DATE AVAILABLE: March 1, 2026

SALARY: $2,541 per month (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Weeks A & B: Monday8:00-5:00, Tuesday 11:00-8:00, Wednesday 9:00-6:00, Thursday 9:00-6:00,Friday 8:00-5:00

Week C:Monday 8:00-5:00, Tuesday 10:30-8:00, Wednesday 9:00-6:00, Thursday 9:00-6:00, Saturday9:15-5:15

Week D:Sunday 12:30-5:30, Tuesday 10:30-8:00, Wednesday 9:00-6:00, Thursday 9:00-6:00, Friday 8:00-5:00

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes, may be asked to work other times as needed).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and some supervisory experience. Must pass pre-employment testing.

Essential Functions

• Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages with information requests, patron account services, computers, digital services and other library equipment.
• Assists with promoting library card sign ups and community outreach
• Assists with all circulation duties, library card registration, patron account services and collection maintenance
• Works with a variety of software and library automation programs
• Contributes to branch meetings and workflow by making suggestions and sharing ideas
• Regularly checks the branch email, Intranet and library website for new information
• Remains aware of security and safety concerns taking appropriate action as needed
• Performs basic readers’ advisory and information assistance, material retrieval and places hold requests
• Responsible for weekly in-transit and missing reports,
• Assists with preparing courier bins for delivery and in processing.
• Assists with maintaining the tidiness of the shelves and display areas.
• Assists with training new employees and assisting with additional branch coverage for programming
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures for the Branch including register and deposit tasks
• Supports supervisor directives and assumes responsibility of building and staff in supervisor’s absence
  
  

Knowledge & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and some supervisory experience
• Knowledge of popular books, pop culture and current events
• Strong technology skills and ability to work with a variety of devices, software and audio-visual equipment
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, with the ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
• General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a public library with the ability to alphabetize and arrange items numerically
• Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment
• Strong work ethic with a willingness to take initiative and ability to direct the tasks of coworkers
• SCPL uses multi-factor authentication for network and program access. Employees may be required to use their personal device for MFA.
• Driver’s license valid in the State of South Carolina with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach