Library Specialist - Circulation Services

Title: Library Specialist - Circulation Services (Part-Time)

Location: Charleston United States

Job type: Part-Time

Salary: $17.50 Hourly

Job Type: Temporary - Part-Time

Job Number: 26FALL PTCLASS Library

Agency: Trident Technical College

Division: Academic Affairs-Learning Resources

Class Code: UZ01

Position Number: 00000

Normal Work Schedule: Other

Pay Grade: Unclassified

EEO Statement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Agency Specific Application Procedures:

To be considered for this position applicants MUST complete the online SC State Jobs Employment Application. Resumes are NOT reviewed for qualifications. Incomplete applications will not be considered. For assistance, contact Human Resources at 843.574.6201. Employment applicants may be subject to a background check. Failure to consent to a background check will result in the removal of your application from further consideration. Background checks are conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). Trident Technical College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate in the admission or employment on the basis of race, gender, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Normal Work Schedule (Other):

Candidate must also be able to work a flexible schedule of approximately 24 hours per week.

Veteran Preference Statement

South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Job Description:

Job Responsibilities

Trident Technical College's Library is seeking a part-time Library Specialist to support circulation services. This position serves as a key resource for students, faculty, and staff by providing frontline library support. This role operates in a high-volume, customer service-oriented environment and is responsible for circulation operations, maintaining library collections, and assisting with resource sharing. The position exercises independent judgment while ensuring accurate processing of materials and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Provide circulation services and customer support, ensuring confidentiality of patron records.
• Process library materials and transactions using the integrated library system, including check-in/check-out and record maintenance.
• Assist patrons with locating materials and navigating the library's physical collections.
• Support resource sharing services, including Interlibrary Loan, PASCAL, and peer-to-peer requests.
• Maintain the organization of collections through shelving, shelf-reading, inventory, and collection maintenance projects.
• Assist with processing course reserves, new and withdrawn materials, serials, and digitization of archival materials.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Associate degree or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Relevant experience may include working in a library, academic, or customer service environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and attention to detail skills. Ability to learn new library technologies and systems.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment.