Floating Library Assistant

JOB TITLE: Floating Library Assistant , Grade 20

LOCATION: Headquarters (System-wide)

DATE AVAILABLE: June 1, 2026

SALARY: $1,334 per month (Includes some benefits)

HOURS: 20 hours per week

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 4:00-8:15 pm, and every other weekend Saturday 9:30-5:15 and Sunday 12:30-5:15 pm

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and some supervisory or leadership experience Must pass pre-employment testing.

• Travels to all library locations as assigned to substitute for staff absences
• Assists with all circulation duties, including but not limited to library card registration, patron account services, and collection maintenance
• Provides patron assistance as it relates to information and reader’s advisory questions, material retrieval, computer navigation, digital devices, and other library equipment
• Works with a variety of software and library automation programs
• Responsible for special department projects as assigned
• Communicates ideas, concerns and solutions to the supervisor that affect staff, workflow, patron services, circulation policies and procedures
• Keeps current with library events, SCPL Intranet, calendar, and meeting room reservations
• Provides superior customer service when assisting patrons of all ages at all locations
• Responsible for opening and closing procedures at all branches and departments including cash register and deposit tasks
• Oversees the department or branch in absence of the supervisor, handling staff and patron inquiries
• Remains aware of security and safety concerns taking appropriate action as needed

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and some supervisory or leadership experience
• General knowledge of public library procedures, practices, and 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
• Strong technology skills and ability to work with a variety of devices, software, and audio-visual equipment
• Creative, flexible, and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
• 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