Job Description
POSTING DATE: May 3, 2018
LOCATION: Reference Services, Headquarters
DATE AVAILABLE: July 1, 2018
HOURS: FLSA exempt position, equivalent to non-exempt 40 hour position.
Hours are generally Mon-Fri including some evening and weekend hours.
One regular night per week, one Friday night every six weeks, and one weekend (Saturday and Sunday) every four weeks
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Work at public service desks assisting patrons in person, by telephone, or by computer; answering questions, researching topics, and instructing patrons
- Connect patron interests with library programs and assist in planning and implementing these programs.
- Participate in and learn the basics of activities in the library makerspace – the Spark Space
- On occasion, serve as the Librarian in Charge, handling patron concerns, issues, and safety matters in conjunction with other library staff
Additional Info & Requirements
KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
- Strong commitment to delivery of excellent customer service
- Strong organizational skills and proven ability to complete projects and meet deadlines
- Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgement
- Extensive experience with print and electronic research
- Desire and ability to create and implement programs for the library’s patrons
- Ability to teach computer and research classes to the public
- Comprehensive knowledge of needs and current interests of library patron
- Must enjoy working with the public of all ages
- Experience and proficiency with current library technology, including Internet, research databases, productivity software, and communications applications
- Knowledge of public library principles, procedures, materials and practices
- Ability to work closely with others or alone
- Excellent communication skills, oral and written
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with library patrons, associates, and external organizations.
HR Info
864-596-3500
Application, cover letter and resume should be mailed to 151 South Church Street, Spartanburg, SC 29306. They can also be faxed to 864-596-3518, emailed to hr@infodepot.org or dropped off at any Spartanburg County Public Library location. Applications can be found on our website at www.spartanburglibraries.org. For questions, please contact the human resources department at 864-596-3500.