What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Clerk position at Spartanburg County Public Libraries?
POSTING DATE: June 2, 2025
JOB TITLE: Library Clerk , Grade 14
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: July 1, 2025
SALARY: $995 (Includes some benefits)
HOURS: 20 hours per week
Weeks A & C: Sunday 12:30-5:15 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00-8:15 pm
Weeks B & D: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00-8:15 pm; Saturday 9:30-5:15 pm
(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some clerical or public service experience. Must complete pre-employment testing.
Essential Functions
JOB TITLE: Library Clerk , Grade 14
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: July 1, 2025
SALARY: $995 (Includes some benefits)
HOURS: 20 hours per week
Weeks A & C: Sunday 12:30-5:15 pm; Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00-8:15 pm
Weeks B & D: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 4:00-8:15 pm; Saturday 9:30-5:15 pm
(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some clerical or public service experience. Must complete pre-employment testing.
Essential Functions
- Provides exceptional customer service to all age groups while assisting patrons with questions in person, over the phone, or electronically
- Assists in programs to promote library card sign up and community outreach
- Assists with all circulation duties, library card registration, patron account services and collection maintenance
- Provides assistance with the use of photocopy machines, payment kiosks, self-check machines and computers
- Works with a variety of software and library automation programs
- Communicates ideas and concerns to the supervisor
- Contributes to departmental meetings and departmental workflow by making suggestions and sharing ideas
- Regularly checks email, Intranet, and library website for new information
- Remains aware of security and safety concerns taking appropriate action as needed
- Evaluates returned materials for damage, missing pieces, and overall condition
- Performs basic readers’ advisory and information assistance, material retrieval and places hold requests
- Responsible for special department projects as assigned
- Any combination of education and experience equivalent to graduation from high school and some clerical or public service experience
- Must enjoy working with the public of all ages
- Creative, flexible, and organized with good time management skills, attention to detail, and strong work ethic
- General knowledge of the procedures, practices, and equipment of a public library
- Comfortable and proficient using technology including experience with PCs, Internet, and Microsoft Office and mobile devices
- Knowledge of popular books, pop culture and current events
- Ability to alphabetize and arrange items numerically
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills that display a positive attitude, cultural sensitivity, a sense of humor, and the ability to interface with people from all backgrounds and age groups
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks, take direction and work independently or in a team environment
Salary : $995