Conway, SC · On-site
$16.38/hr
Performs circulation duties and assists Library customers. May provide educational services to patrons, conduct outreach programs, help with interlibrary loan, catalog materials, etc. Reports to ...
Conway, SC · On-site
$16.38/hr
Performs circulation duties and assists Library customers. May provide educational services to patrons, conduct outreach programs, help with interlibrary loan, catalog materials, etc. Reports to ...
Performs circulation duties and assists Library customers. Oversees and directs staff member in ... Reports to Director of Library and/or Assistant Director of Libraries. Duties for this Position ...
Performs circulation duties and assists Library customers. Oversees and directs staff member in ... Reports to Director of Library and/or Assistant Director of Libraries. Duties for this Position ...
Conway, SC · On-site
$46K/yr
Performs circulation duties and assists Library customers. Oversees and directs staff member in ... Reports to Director of Library and/or Assistant Director of Libraries. Duties for this Position
Conway, SC · On-site
$46K/yr
Performs circulation duties and assists Library customers. Oversees and directs staff member in ... Reports to Director of Library and/or Assistant Director of Libraries. Duties for this Position
$6.01 - $7.28
4% of jobs
$7.28 - $8.54
7% of jobs
$8.54 - $9.81
13% of jobs
$9.97 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$9.81 - $11.08
8% of jobs
$11.08 - $12.35
5% of jobs
The median wage is $13.07 / hr.
$12.35 - $13.62
22% of jobs
$14.48 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$13.62 - $14.89
23% of jobs
$14.89 - $16.15
8% of jobs
$16.15 - $17.42
1% of jobs
$17.42 - $18.69
3% of jobs
$18.69 - $19.96
5% of jobs
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| Aspect | Library Circulation Assistant | Library Clerk |
|---|---|---|
| Required Credentials | High school diploma or equivalent; some positions may prefer library experience | High school diploma or equivalent; minimal certification needed |
| Work Environment | Public library, school library, or academic library setting | Public or academic library, often in customer service roles |
| Job Responsibilities | Checking out/in materials, managing holds, assisting patrons with library systems | Checking out materials, managing returns, assisting with basic library tasks |
| Common Usage | Often used interchangeably in job postings and industry | Similar roles, sometimes used in different regions or institutions |
Both roles involve assisting with library operations and customer service, with slight variations in responsibilities and terminology. The Library Circulation Assistant typically has a broader scope in managing circulation systems, while the Library Clerk may focus more on basic check-out and returns. Both positions require similar credentials and work environments, making them closely related in the library industry.
A library circulation assistant provides basic support to the circulation clerk, other library staff, and patrons. Your daily responsibilities involve maintaining circulation and the circulation desk, returning books and reference materials to the shelves, shelf maintenance as necessary, and clerical functions like data entry. Additional duties include checking books, magazines, and other library materials in and out, inputting data, and assisting patrons in person and over the phone. You are responsible for referring in-depth research requests to librarians.
$16.38/hr
Part-time
Posted 19 days ago
General Job Description Assists in the daily operation of the library branch. Performs circulation duties and assists Library customers. May provide educational services to patrons, conduct outreach programs, help with interlibrary loan, catalog materials, etc.
Reports to Branch Manager or Branch Librarian. Duties for this Position Performs circulation tasks such as checking in/out library materials, checking in courier delivery, collecting fines, issuing new cards, pulling holds, and processing new books, periodicals and Interlibrary Loans (6-8 hours a day may be spent at customer service desks) Performs customer service tasks such as answering the phone, answering directional questions, and assisting customers in the library Processes payments, reconciles cashiering drawer and assists with deposits Schedules meeting spaces and registers customers for classes/programs/events Provides library services including readers' advisory, answering reference questions, assisting customers with computers, devices and copier, helping customers find print and digital materials, interlibrary loans, cataloging, and planning and implementing programs Performs upkeep and cleaning of Special Collections (i.e. Adventure Packs, TonieBoxes/Tonie Character Sets, Discovery Kits, Wi-Fi Hotspots, etc.) Creates displays and marketing materials for related programs and events Performs collection maintenance such as shifting, discarding and weeding Prepares monthly reports, statistics, and general correspondence Shelves materials Performs other clerical duties as needed Performs other related duties as assigned Additional Information Associate degree supplemented by three to five years of library experience, and/or an equivalent of education, training, and experience Exemplary customer service skills Excellent computer skills Must be physically able to operate a variety of machines and office equipment Must be able to pass required pre-employment physical and background check Must be able to follow Horry County Government and Library policies and procedures