Young Library Circulation Graduate Intern 3rd Shift

University of Kentucky; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Kentucky in Lexington, KY seeks a Young Library Circulation Graduate Intern for the 3rd shift. You will manage overnight building operations, assist desk services, and oversee stacks management including shelving and shifting projects.

The role supports graduate students and assigns tasks to student workers as needed. This part-time, student position requires enrollment in a UK graduate program for Fall 2026.

Qualifications

• Customer service experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Experience coordinating student workers or volunteers is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee overnight library operations at Young Library.
• Provide customer service at service desks and manage stacks activities (shelving, shifting).
• Supervise tasks assigned to student workers; assist with assignments as needed.

Skills

Customer Service

Time management

Student management

Education

Graduate program Fall 2026 at UK

Job description

Posting Details

Job Title

Young Library Circulation Graduate Intern 3rd Shift

Requisition Number

DU14962

Department Name

88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

Work Location

Lexington, KY

Salary Range

15.00/hour + Shift Differential

Type of Position

Student

Position Time Status

Part-Time

Required Education

Must be enrolled in graduate program Fall 2026 at UK

Required Related Experience

Customer Service, time management, student management

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Push/pull book trucks 50lbs. Work in dusty environment. Sit/stand for long periods of time.

Shift

Must be available to work during overnight hours several nights of the week:

• Mondays 12 am to 7 am
• Tuesdays 12 am to 7 am
• Wednesdays 12 am to 7 am
• Thursdays 12 am to 7 am
• Fridays 12 am to 7 am

Some additional shifts may be available

Hours may vary

Job Summary

Manage and oversee building operations overnight at Young library. Provide customer service at services desks and stacks management activities such as shelving materials and shifting projects.

Some management of student worker tasks and assignments.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Management, decision making, ability to work with diverse individuals.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

No

Preferred Education/Experience

Must be a graduate level student at the University

Deadline to Apply

08/31/2026

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.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

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.