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Beaufort County

Beaufort County, located in South Carolina between Charleston and Savannah, serves as a government agency providing various services such as parks and leisure, library systems, and public safety through the Sheriff's Department. The county is known for its rich heritage, vibrant festivals, and strong military presence, including the Naval Hospital and Marine Corps training facilities. Beaufort County aims to enhance communication and transparency with its residents through social media and community engagement initiatives.

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 Description
 
 
 
 The purpose of this position is to provide clerical and routine paraprofessional work assisting in the delivery of services within the public library system. This class works under close supervision according to set procedures.
 
 
 Examples of Duties
 
 
 
 The essential functions listed below are those that represent the majority of the time spent working in this class. Management may assign additional functions related to the type of work of the class as necessary.
 
 
 
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 Performs tasks requiring specialized knowledge or skill, e.g., cataloging, public relations, children&rsquo;s services, educational and employment information.
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 Performs copy cataloging requiring extensive editing and original cataloging.
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 Designs and prepares library promotional publications, displays, exhibits, and writes press releases.
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 Plans and executes programs storytelling, etc., using creative formats and techniques as appropriate to position; participates in system-wide programs.
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 Assists patrons in person and over the telephone with general reference requests and informational requests; assesses patron needs through reference interviewing and provides appropriate resources.
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 Demonstrates good knowledge of books and authors, and of reader interests; offers effective reader advisory service or assistance to general and special populations as appropriate to position; recommends materials for addition or replacement.
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 Answers directional and informational questions and assists patrons with informational needs and materials selection; performs telephone renewals and operates a cash register.
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 Instructs patrons in the use of computers, software programs, copiers and other technology products.
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 Recommends library materials to be added to collection for supervisor&rsquo;s approval.
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 Designs and prepares bulletin boards.
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 Assists in collecting statistics, preparing reports, and keeping records.
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 Coordinates book binding: tracks books sent and returned; approves invoices; processes acquisition invoices; determines which books to discard.
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 Performs related work as assigned.
 
 
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 Typical Qualifications
 
 
 
 
 MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
 
 
 
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 Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
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 two (2) years of library and customer service-related work experience.
 
 
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 We offer a complete benefits package to full-time employees including health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, long-term &amp; short-term disability, holidays, vacation, and sick leave.
 
 
 To learn more details, please visit the Beaufort County Human Resources website.
 
 
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 Do you have at least two years of work experience involving library services and customer services?
 
 
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 Yes
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 No
 
 
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 If yes, please describe your library and customer service experience.
 
 
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 I certify that the education and work experience identified in my responses are accurately reflected in the education and employment-history sections of my application.
 
 
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 Yes
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 No
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 Required Question
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