Library Specialist

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: $/hour
• Type of Position:
  Staff
• Position Time Status:
  Full-Time
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  BS
• 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.
• Final date to receive applications: 02/24/2026

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.

MS Office, Excel, Teams, Library Management System (Alma)

Required Education/

Experience:

BS; 2 years of related experience

Preferred Education/

Experience:

Prefer bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience in an academic research library

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No

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. The University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus. The University follows federal and state nondiscrimination laws and provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, disability, veteran status, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other protected statuses.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings, including a national background check and/or drug screen.

Applicant Documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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