Evening Library Supervisor: Circulation & Services

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 50,890,000 - 81,463,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Kentucky Libraries is seeking a Library Specialist to serve as the Second Shift Supervisor/Evenings & Weekends at William T. Young Library.

The role provides operational oversight for evening services, supervising student employees and supporting circulation, access to resources, and building operations. You’ll supervise staff, ensure excellent customer service, manage circulation transactions, and coordinate space use during evening/weekend hours to support students and faculty.

Qualifications

• BS degree required.
• 2 years of related library experience preferred.
• Experience with library systems, circulation operations, or customer-facing service environments is helpful.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational oversight for circulation services and library activities during evening shifts.
• Supervise, train, and support student employees while assigning and monitoring daily work.
• Assist patrons with circulation transactions using Alma/Primo.
• Serve as primary contact for building operations, security and facilities concerns during second shift.
• Coordinate circulation workflows, transfers, collection maintenance, and Book Express services.
• Manage study room reservations and effective use of library spaces.
• Monitor library conditions and address patron concerns and safety issues.
• Develop and maintain circulation procedures, documentation, and training resources.

Skills

Customer service

Supervising

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Education

BS

Job description

University of Kentucky Libraries is seeking a Library Specialist to serve as the Second Shift Supervisor/Evenings & Weekends at William T. Young Library.

The role provides operational oversight for evening services, supervising student employees and supporting circulation, access to resources, and building operations. You’ll supervise staff, ensure excellent customer service, manage circulation transactions, and coordinate space use during evening/weekend hours to support students and faculty.