Evening & Weekend Library Supervisor

University of Kentucky; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Exceptional Benefits

Job summary

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

This role provides operational oversight for evening library services, ensuring students, faculty, and visitors receive exceptional customer service and access to library resources. The successful candidate will supervise student employees, help manage building operations, support circulation services, and serve as a key point of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 2 years related library experience preferred.
• Experience in an academic library is a plus.
• Familiarity with library systems and customer service recommended.

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 and access to library resources using Alma/Primo.
• Serve as primary contact for building operations, security, and facilities concerns during second shift.
• Coordinate circulation workflows, material transfers, and collection maintenance.
• Manage study room reservations and support space usage efficiency.
• Monitor library conditions and respond to safety or building issues.
• Develop and maintain circulation procedures, documentation, and training resources.

Skills

MS Office

Excel

Teams

Alma

Education

BS

Tools

Alma

Job description

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

This role provides operational oversight for evening library services, ensuring students, faculty, and visitors receive exceptional customer service and access to library resources. The successful candidate will supervise student employees, help manage building operations, support circulation services, and serve as a key point of