Student: Library Associate - Part-Time; Beaumont Branch

Job Title Student:
Library Associate I
- Part-Time (Beaumont Branch)

Requisition Number SE04474

Department Name 3J5SE:
Student Employment

Work Location Lexington, KY

On Campus/Off Campus Off Campus

Salary Range $16.16

Type of Position Student

Position Time Status Part-Time

Preferred Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or GED .
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

~12 hours/week

• Tuesdays, 2:30pm-7:00pm.
• Thursdays, 3:00pm-7:00pm.
• Fridays, 2:00pm-6:00pm.
• Every other weekend, Saturdays 9:00am-5:00pm and Sundays 12:30pm-5:00pm

Position may require occasional changes in schedule.

You must be a current UK student to apply for this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.

• Uphold the principles of librarianship, including intellectual freedom, confidentiality, and ethical service, and articulate the value of library services in accordance with the ALA Library Bill of Rights and Code of Ethics.
• Provide friendly, proactive customer service by assisting customers with circulation activities, library card accounts, and general inquiries, with the ability to resolve routine customer concerns.
• Assist customers in using library resources, technology, and equipment, including the library website, catalog ( OPAC ), databases, digital materials, computers, printers, copiers, internet resources, email, job search tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Support readers' advisory by suggesting books and authors and assisting customers in locating, reserving, and accessing library materials.
• Explain library policies, procedures, and codes of conduct to customers, referring issues to supervisory staff as appropriate.
• Perform routine collection and circulation support tasks, including checking in materials, shelving, pulling holds, and basic collection maintenance.
• Assist with the development and delivery of library points of engagement under the direction of a supervisor.
• Maintain a safe, respectful, and welcoming environment by keeping work areas orderly, addressing minor cleanups, reporting facility issues, and communicating professionally with diverse customers and staff.
• Use library email regularly to remain informed of library operations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of popular literature, books, authors, and current digital resources, including online databases, employment resources, and online searching methods.
• Knowledge of current practices, standards, and procedures of professional library work, including library applications and automation systems.
• Ability to learn and apply standard library procedures, methods, and techniques quickly through training and orientation.
• Ability to provide accurate information to customers.
• Ability to provide enthusiastic, responsive, and customer-focused service.
• Ability to communicate effectively and to build strong interpersonal relationships with staff and volunteers.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office applications, and internet navigation; ability to learn new technologies and troubleshoot basic equipment issues.
• Ability to work both independently with limited supervision and collaboratively with the team while supporting daily library operations.
• Understanding of job responsibilities and the ability to appropriately refer customers to trained library staff when needed.
• Ability to work a required and flexible schedule as needed.
• Must successfully pass a background investigation.

10/06/2026

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