FWS Spring 2026, Young Library Student Assistant

Job Title
FWS Spring 2026, Young Library Student Assistant

Requisition Number
DU14269

Department Name
1B531:Federal Work Study

Work Location
401 Hilltop Avenue Lexington, KY 40506

Salary Range
$13.00

Type of Position
Student

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

Must be currently enrolled student at UK.

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

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

Shift

Must be available to work Thursdays 6pm – 9pm, Fridays 3pm – 8pm, and Saturdays 3pm – 8pm. Additional hours are available.

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

Organizational skills, attention to detail.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Customer service.

Deadline to Apply
01/19/2026

Our University Community

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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.