"Library Assistant III"

Job Details

Posting Number: 20260020NE

Job Title: Library Assistant III

Number of Vacancies: 1

About Murray State: Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits: Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment: Equal Opportunity Employer/AA. Murray State University does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, gender, identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, disability or political or social viewpoint. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

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: Facilitates the daily operations of the library. Provides timely and accurate services to library users, processes and handles library materials, supervises student workers, and has some administrative responsibilities. Opens and/or closes library as required.

• Supervises student workers
• Handles and processes library materials in a variety of formats with accuracy
• Uses appropriate software to process materials in the library catalog and other systems
• Maintains accurate records for library materials in the Integrated Library System and other systems as required
• Plans, make decisions, and communicates with appropriate library personnel
• Other duties could include but are not limited to the following; Creating and maintaining student employment records, Training student workers on library processes and procedures, Participation in library committees, Assistance with Interlibrary Loan Services, Providing research assistance to library patrons, Troubleshooting and resolving problems with library printers and equipment, Communicating with other libraries and departments regarding access to resources and materials
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements: Bachelor’s degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements: One year of relevant experience in a public, academic or school library or comparable work setting. Additional college education may be exchanged year for year to meet the experience requirement. Ability to make decisions. Take initiative. Attention to detail. Follow oral and written directions. Keyboarding, filing, MS Office Suite programs, office procedures; bookkeeping may be required.

Posting Date: 08/28/2025

Closing Date: 09/11/2025

Open Until Filled: No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary: $15.03 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade: 103

Work Hours: Normal working hours. Evening hours may be required.

Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.