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POSTING DATE: July 2, 2025
JOB TITLE: Information Services Librarian, Grade 23
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: August 1, 2025
SALARY: $43,888 per year (Includes generous benefit package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

Week A: Sun OFF; Mon 8:30-5:30; Tues 8:30-5:30; Wed 11:15-8:15; Thurs 8:30-5:30; Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat OFF

Week B: Sun OFF; Mon 8:30-5:45; Tues 8:30-5:30; Wed 11:15-8:15; Thurs 8:30-5:45; Fri OFF; Sat 9:15-5:15

Week C: Sun 12:55-6:15; M OFF; T 12:15-9:15; W 8:30-5:45; Th 8:30-5:45; F 12:15-9:15; S OFF

Week D: Sun OFF; Mon 8:30-5:30; Tues 8:30-5:30; Wed 11:15-8:15; Thurs 8:30-5:30; Fri 8:30-5:30 Sat OFF

(Note: Must be flexible to accommodate schedule changes, may be asked to work other times as needed).



EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Master’s Degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA library school. Must complete pre-employment testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Provides superior customer service with information requests, reader’s advisory questions, computers, and printing and copying.  
  • Collaborates with community partners, patrons, and other staff to plan, organize, promote, and present relevant, innovative assistance and programs for patrons. 
  • Selects and maintains our Periodicals collection, including newspapers, magazines, reference materials, and professional publications and acts as an expert in that collection. This will involve regular collaboration with the Collections Management Department.
  • Handles financial transactions and assists in preparing bank deposits.
  • Participates in maintaining an attractive department including maintaining and promoting collections, displays and signage. 
  • Serves as Librarian-in-Charge when assigned. 
  • Remains aware of safety and security issues and takes appropriate action as needed; roves the library to maintain awareness of patron needs and security. 


KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:
  • Master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited ALA Library School. 
  • Community focused, patron oriented, desire to provide excellent customer service 
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills  
  • Proficient with technology and ability to guide those with various levels of understanding 
  • Ability to establish deadlines, monitor progress, and work well with a team  
  • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
  • Valid driver’s license with the ability to drive to other libraries or community outreach  


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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