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POSTING DATE: February 23, 2026
JOB TITLE: Circulation Assistant, Grade 17
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: April 1, 2026
SALARY: $2,305 per month (Includes generous benefits package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Monday – Wednesday 8:45-5:15; Thursday 11:45-8:15; Friday 8:45-6:15; and every 5thweekend (Sat 9:30-5:15, Sunday 12:15-5:15) (Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes may be asked to work other times)



EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience. Some supervisory or leadership experience preferred. Must pass pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Provides superior customer service with information requests, patron account services, and help with library equipment
  • Assists with all circulation duties, library card registration, patron account services and collection maintenance
  • Works with a variety of software and library automation programs
  • Contributes to departmental meetings and departmental workflow by making suggestions and sharing ideas
  • Regularly checks email, Intranet and library website for new information
  • Remains aware of security and safety concerns taking appropriate action as needed
  • Performs basic readers’ advisory and information assistance, material retrieval and places hold requests
  • Responsible for special department projects as assigned
  • Assists with training new employees
  • Assists with additional branch and department coverage
  • Processes Interlibrary Loan requests and materials
  • Responsible for opening and closing procedures for the circulation department including register and deposit tasks
  • Oversees the department in the absence of the circulation supervisor, handling staff and patron inquiries


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience and some supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of popular books, pop culture and current events
  • Strong technology skills and ability to work with a variety of devices, software and audio-visual 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
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Creative, flexible and organized with good time management skills and attention to detail
  • General knowledge of the procedures, practices and equipment of a public library with the ability to alphabetize and arrange items numerically
  • 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


The library accepts applications with cover letter and resume when a job position is available. Drug Testing is a part of the library’s hiring process. If you require any accommodations in applying for any position, please do not hesitate to ask. The Spartanburg County Public Library is proud to be tobacco free.


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