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POSTING DATE: August 21, 2025
JOB TITLE: Information Services Librarian, Grade 23
LOCATION: Headquarters Library
DATE AVAILABLE: October 1, 2025
SALARY: $43,888 per year (Includes generous benefit package)

HOURS: 40 hours per week

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

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

Week D: Sun 12:15-5:15; Mon 11:15-8:15; Tues OFF; Wed 8:30-5:45; Thurs 8:30-5:45; Fri 9:15-6:15 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 pass 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. 
  • Maintains and curates the Seed Library at the Headquarters Library branch. Places purchase orders for supplies and programming materials. Works independently and in concert with community partners and Seed Libraries across the library system to offer programming and resources to patrons. Coordinates with the Volunteers & Outreach department to arrange volunteer help with maintenance of the Seed Library. Maintains and updates the Seed Library binder with planting instructions and works with Marketing to create publicity materials for the Seed Library.
  • 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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