Part-Time/Temporary, Library Technical Assistant, 20 hours/week at $20/hour Job

Under the supervision of the Access Services and Government Information Librarian, the part-time library assistant works in coordination with other library staff to manage the day-to-day operation of the library’s circulation department. The library assistant provides clerical support, supervision of circulation student workers, and public service to both members of theUSCAcampus and broader community.

Position helps provide circulation desk and building coverage during library hours and is responsible for exceptional customer service. Position requires occasional night and weekend hours.

Essential Job Duties:

• Provide Reference assistance to users: Answer questions making referrals to professional staff as appropriate; instruct patrons in use of library materials and equipment; assist patrons in locating and retrieving materials.
• Perform all duties and activities of the Circulation Department; problem resolution; charging/discharging materials; collection of fines; interpretation of policies; maintenance of photocopiers and printers; issuance of loan privilege cards
• Performs opening and closing procedures.
• Perform shelving and collection maintenance.
• Responsible for oversight of the library building in the absence of the circulation manager, library administrative assistant or supervisor.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or high school diploma with 4 years of library work experience required.
• Additional skills/abilities needed:
  • basic data entry and/or word processing skills;
  • aptitude for accuracy and detail;
  • ability to carry out detailed procedures and work independently in a team environment;
  • excellent organizational skills;
  • good oral and written communication skills;
  • ability to push/pull up to 40 lbs. of library materials/equipment in a cart/dolly;
  • lift, stretch, bend to retrieve and/or shelve library materials.

Application deadline: January 1, 2025. USC Aiken is an AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.If you have questions, please contact the search committee chair, Susan O’Connor, SusanO@usca.edu