What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Services Assistant – Passports position at Spartanburg County Public Libraries?
POSTING DATE: October 21, 2026
JOB TITLE: Information Services Assistant – Passports, Grade 20
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: December 1, 2026
SALARY: $2,668 per month (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
JOB TITLE: Information Services Assistant – Passports, Grade 20
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: December 1, 2026
SALARY: $2,668 per month (Includes generous benefits package)
HOURS: 40 hours per week
Week A & D: Sun OFF; Mon 8:30-5:30; Tues 8:30-5:30; Wed 11:15-8:15; Thurs 8:30-5:30; Fri 8:30-5:30; Sat OFF
Week B: Sun Off; Mon 8:30-5:30; Tues 8:30-5:45; Wed 11:15-8:15; Thurs 8:30-5:45; Fri OFF Sat 9:15-5:15
Week C: Sun 12:15-5:15; Mon OFF; Tues 8:30-5:45; Wed 11:15-8:15; Thurs 8:30-5:45; Fri 9:15-6:15; Sat OFF (Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education and experience required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Schedules and successfully executes an equitable number of passport applications based on the needs of facility.
- Regularly tracks passport applications to ensure they are received by Passport Services.
- Maintains up to date literature and applications related to passport applications and keeps up to date with changes as communicated through official passport acceptance agent correspondence.
- Supports passport facility by attending yearly training and being available for periodical facility training.
- Maintains confidentiality and abiding by all rules set forward by the Passport Application Resource Guide (PARG).
- Provides superior customer service with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, digital devices, and library equipment.
- Collaborates with community partners, patrons, and staff to provide relevant, innovative assistance and programs for patrons of the Information Services Department.
- Assists with processing, shifting, and weeding of the collection when needed; reads shelves to make sure items are in the correct order on the shelf; assists with library book displays; shelves materials when necessary.
- Handles financial transactions and assists in preparing bank deposits.
- Responsible for maintaining an attractive space in the Information Services department.
- Participates in department meetings, assigned committee meetings, and online discussions.
- Attends regular training related to adult services and other library work.
- Remains aware of safety and security issues and takes appropriate action as needed; roves the department to maintain awareness of patron needs and security.
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Experience and proficiency with current library technology, including the internet, research databases, productivity software, and communications applications
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
- Good time management skills and attention to detail
- Ability to take direction and work independently or in a team environment
- Proven experience in collaborating with others to provide appropriate service and programs for the public
- 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.
The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a part of the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.
151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, South Carolina 29306-3241, (864)596-3507, www.spartanburglibraries.org
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Salary : $2,668