Library Associate

Announcement Number  Posting Date Wednesday, October 21, 2026 Status Part-Time,Non-Exempt Location Hendricks Branch Library, 626 NE Main Street, Simpsonville, South Carolina 29681 Schedule Mon. & Tues. 10:00a-3:00p;
Wed. 4:00p-9:00p; and Sat. 10:00a-3:00p Salary $17.74 per hour. Position works 20 hours per week Available November 2026 Final date to receive applications Wednesday, October 28th, 2026

Function

Employees in this position:

• Embody the Library’s code of service by creating an atmosphere where customers and coworkers feel invited, informed, impressed and inspired.
• Greet customers and coworkers with a welcoming smile, and enthusiastically provide knowledgeable and meaningful assistance in the discovery and use of Library resources, services and technology.
• Perform work under general supervision, in accord with the Library’s vision and mission, using good judgment in the application of policies and established procedures.

Required:

Must meet one of the categories of training & experience listed below:

Category 1:

• 30 college credit hours through an accredited college or university or the Library Support Staff Certification.
• Two years of experience working with the public in a customer service position.

Category 2:

• High school diploma or high school equivalency certificate (GED).
• Three years of experience working with the public in a customer service position.

Preferred:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience working in a library or formal learning environment.

Must have the ability to:

• concentrate for long periods of time
• speak clearly and distinctly
• see and interpret all job-related materials
• operate Library equipment as assigned
• lift up to 25 pounds and push book carts weighing over 100 pounds
• sit for long periods of time
• stand for long periods of time
• walk, bend and stoop
• reach, grasp and use hands to touch, handle, or feel
• type on an ongoing basis for long periods of time, using both hands
• tolerate dust and mold associated with working around paper files, books, and other library materials

These tasks are illustrative only; to carry out the day-to-day functions of the job, other duties may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position. Essential job functions designated with (E).

• Assists with training of staff and volunteers.
• Provides general circulation services, including registering new borrowers, updating customer records, placing holds, checking out materials, etc. (E)
• Assists customers with current mobile device technology and with downloading and/or accessing the Library System’s online digital materials such as eBooks. (E)
• Uses the Library System’s integrated library system (ILS) to process discharges, fill or clear holds, place or receive items in transit, and maintain accurate status of items. (E)
• Assists customers with identifying, locating, and using Library System materials. (E)
• Assists customers in submitting interlibrary loan requests. (E)
• Processes ILS reports to identify and retrieve items to fill hold requests and to return expired holds to the collection. (E)
• Communicates and enforces the Library System’s Code of Conduct and other policies, procedures, and rules to customers. (E)
• Collects and maintains appropriate records of fines and fees received. (E)
• Counts money in cash register and prepares cash collection count form.
• Accepts meeting space applications and enters application information into calendar in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. If…