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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
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University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
(on-site)
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Library Specialist
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Library Specialist
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University of Kentucky
Equal Employment Opportunity/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.
Posting Details
Posting Details
| Job Title | Library Specialist |
|---|---|
| Requisition Number | RE53152 |
| Working Title | Evening Shift Lead |
| Department Name | 88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION |
| Work Location | Lexington, KY |
| Grade Level | 42 |
| Salary Range | $17.41-27.87/hour |
| Type of Position | Staff |
| Position Time Status | Full-Time |
| Required Education | BS |
| Click here for more information about equivalencies: | https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies |
| Required Related Experience | 2 yrs |
| Required License/Registration/Certification | None |
| Physical Requirements | Ability to push book trucks weighing up to 50lbs; sit for long periods of time; ability to use a kick stool to reach higher shelves and to squat down to reach lowest shelves in the book stacks. |
| Shift | Primarily 2nd shift, Sunday through Thursday, 3:30pm 11:30pm (37.5 hrs/wk). Hours vary during the summer session and breaks depending on the operational hours of the library; Total hours per week = 37.5. |
| Job Summary | The Circulation department in the William T. Young Library is looking for a flexible, self-motivated, and customer-focused individual to serve as the Evening Shift Lead on our team. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to working at the Ask Us or Welcome public service desks to assist patrons by answering questions, check out materials, assist with basic reference services; sort and shelve items as needed; indirectly supervise student employees during their scheduled shifts; receive and review course reserve lists; retrieve course required materials; review copyright compliance; prepare course reserves; maintain and update course reserves; perform two building rounds per evening, ability to work with diverse patrons and manage potentially difficult situations, assist or manage emergency situations within the library; responsible for book requests; and has other duties as assigned. |
| Skills / Knowledge / Abilities | MS Office, Excel, Teams, Library Management System (Alma) |
| Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? | No |
| Preferred Education/Experience | Prefer bachelor's degree plus two years of experience in an academic research library |
| Deadline to Apply | 02/24/2026 |
| Our University Community | We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status. Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen. |
Posting Specific Questions
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- * How many years of experience do you have working in a library?
- None
- More than 0, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 8 years
- More than 8 years
- * How many years of experience do you have working with an Integrated Library System (ILS) system?
- None
- More than 0, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 8 years
- More than 8 years
- * How many years of experience do you have working with Microsoft Office?
- None
- More than 0, up through 3 years
- More than 3 years, up through 5 years
- More than 5 years, up through 8 years
- More than 8 years
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
PI282085849
Job ID: 82361662
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