Student: Library Associate (Marksbury Family Branch)
Job Title Student: Library Associate (Marksbury Family Branch)
Requisition Number
Requisition Number SE04202
Department Name
Department Name 3J5SE: Student Employment
Work Location
Work Location Lexington, KY
On Campus/Off Campus
On Campus/Off Campus Off Campus
Salary Range
Salary Range $15.46
Type of Position
Type of Position Student
Position Time Status
Position Time Status Part-Time
Preferred Education/Experience
Primary Work Schedule
Mondays and Wednesdays, 9:00am-2:00pm. Fridays, 9:00am-1:00pm.
Every other weekend, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 12:30pm-5:00pm
Position may require occasional changes in schedule.
Job Summary
You must be a current UK student to apply to this position. This position is located off-campus with a local Lexington employer and is not affiliated with UK.As a Part-time Library Associate I, a typical day may include the following
- Provide exceptional customer service by teaching and assisting customers with checkout and other circulation-related tasks.
- Assist customers with library card accounts, including processing applications, verifying and updating account information, and accepting payment on accounts, with latitude to resolve customer complaints.
- Assist customers in utilizing library tools, including the librarys website and databases, digital material formats, the Online Public Access Catalog ( OPAC ), copiers, computers, printers, etc.
- Assist customers in utilizing internet and electronic resources, including websites, social media sites, job search sites, email accounts, online forms, etc.
- Assist customers with Microsoft Office Suite products, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proactively seek out customers to offer assistance in all parts of the library or department.
- Suggest books and authors to customers upon request and assist customers in locating and reserving library materials.
- Provide accurate information about library resources and services to customers.
- Explain the policies, procedures and code of conduct to customers. Refer to appropriate supervisory level as needed.
- Perform routine collection maintenance tasks according to assignment.
- Assist in checking in returned materials, pulling reserve items for customer pickup, and returning materials to the shelves.
- Offer programming support and assist with programs under the direction of a supervisor.
- Utilize library e-mail on a daily basis in order to stay informed about library matters.
- Advise customers of LPL Customer Use of Library Spaces and Computer and Internet Use policies or refer to supervisor/manager as appropriate.
- Respect the facility and work environment by keeping work area neat, handling minor cleanups, and reporting maintenance issues promptly and appropriately.
- Interact and communicate pleasantly and effectively with diverse customers and staff, maintaining a positive and professional demeanor and providing friendly courteous service.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Deadline to Apply
Deadline to Apply 08/20/2025
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. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities. 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.
Anticipated Start Date
Anticipated Start Date 08/25/2025
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * You must be a UK student to hold this position. Are you a UK student?
- * This position is located off campus and is not associated with the University of Kentucky. Are you eligible to work an off campus job?
- * This position has a specific schedule. Have you reviewed the schedule provided in the job description and can you work the schedule required?
- * This position requires additional steps after submitting your application. You will receive an email with instructions to apply directly with a third-party non-UK employer. Do you understand that you must follow the instructions in that email to complete your application?
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