Part-Time Information Services Assistant

POSTING DATE: July 13, 2026

JOB TITLE: Part-Time Information Services Assistant, Grade 17 LOCATION: Headquarters Library

DATE AVAILABLE: September 1, 2026

SALARY: $1,440 per month (Includes some benefits)

HOURS: 25 hours per week

Week A: Sun 12:15-5:15; Mon 3:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 3:15-8:15; Thurs OFF; Fri 9:45-6:15; Sat OFF

Week B: Sun Off; Mon 3:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 11:45-8:15; Thurs 3:15-8:15; Fri 9:45-6:15; Sat OFF

Week C: Sun OFF; Mon 3:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 11:45-8:15; Thurs 3:15-8:15; Fri OFF; Sat 9:15-5:15

Week D: Sun 12:15-5:15; Mon 3:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 3:15-8:15; Thurs OFF; Fri OFF; Sat 9:15-5:15

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Functions

• 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.
• 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