FWS Fall 2026, Library Administration Library Student Assistant

Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title FWS Fall 2026, Library Administration Library Student Assistant Requisition Number DU14922 Department Name 1B531:Federal Work Study Work Location 401 Hilltop Ave Lexington, KY, 40506 Salary Range $13.00 Type of Position Student Position Time Status Part-Time Required Education

Must be currently enrolled as Full-Time UK student for Fall 2026 semester.

Required Related Experience

Must speak and understand English, enjoy working with the public and have good customer service skills. Must have attention to detail, be willing to carry out work efficiently and effectively and take initiative.

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

Be able to physically push heavy book carts weighing over 50 pounds, shelve materials on lowest and highest shelves (using step stool) and occasionally work in dusty environment.

Shift

Weekdays between 8:00 am - 5:00 pm.

Evenings

Weekends

Overnight shifts from 11:00 pm - 8:00 am.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include working at the Circulation Desk (checking out books, answering questions, and other patron assistance), Stacks Maintenance (sorting, shelving, shelf reading books) and other tasks as assigned.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Customer service.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No Preferred Education/Experience

Customer service.

Deadline to Apply 08/24/2026 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Have you been awarded Federal Work Study? (If you are unsure, or you have not yet been awarded Federal Work Study, please contact the Student Financial Aid office at (859) 257-3172 and ask to speak with your counselor.)

• Yes

• No

• • Please state your current 8-digit UKID number and LinkBlue ID

(Open Ended Question)

• • Kentucky state law requires anyone who works after 10:30 p.m. on school nights (Sunday - Thursday), and after 1:00 a.m. on non-school nights (Friday - Sunday), to be 18+ years of age. Are you over the age of 18 or will you be 18 before August 1st of the fall semester or January 1st for the spring term (or before employment)?
• Yes
• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

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