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Type of Employment: Regular Full-Time
Work Location: Murray, KY
Employment Term: 12 Months
Position Type: Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)
Department: Library
Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities: Manages the circulation, reserve, overdue and lost items, billing, and shelving functions of Waterfield Library. Directs and supervises the daily activities of the full-time and part-time student employees working in the Circulation Department. Plans and supervises the shelving of the physical collections. Ensures high quality customer service for library patrons.
- Coordinates and supervises circulation and reserve functions of Waterfield Libraries, including compiling statistical data.
- Communicates with patrons regarding account status, materials checked out, overdue notices, lost items, and billing.
- Plans, coordinates, and supervises the shelving of library collections, including, but not limited to print books, journals, media, and games, ensuring materials are shelved accurately and in a timely fashion.
- Assists patrons in the use of the library by directing them to appropriate departments and resources, answering questions, and facilitating use of equipment such as the library catalog and printers.
- Enforces University and library policies by advising patrons of those policies and contacting the appropriate administrator of security personnel when policies are not followed.
- Responds to weather, fire and security emergencies by initiating emergency procedures, maintaining order, securing designated areas, and contacting proper personnel/authorities.
- Supervises, schedules and trains two full-time employees (Library Assistant II and Library Assistant III) and more than 25 student workers, including timesheet and payroll responsibilities.
- Communicates and collaborates with library personnel on workflows, projects, policies, and procedures.
- Provides a lost and found service for the patrons of Waterfield Library.
- Manages the Waterfield door access system and serves as Building Coordinator for Waterfield Library.
- Contributes to the overall success of Waterfield Library by performing other essential duties as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree
Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements: Two years of work experience required. Supervisory experience required. Ability to work with details and technology, memory for oral and written directions, alertness, initiative, ability to plan and make decisions, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well in emergency situations.
Posting Date: 07/28/2026
Closing Date: 08/11/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Hourly Rate/Annual Salary: $19.39 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)
Staff Grade: 108
Work Hours: Regular working hours. Often requires night and weekend working hours.
Physical Demands: Normal for office environment. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.
