Library Manager Senior

Job Title
Library Manager Senior

Requisition Number
RE52947

Working Title
AV Archives Manager

Department Name
88000:LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Grade Level
44

Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year

Type of Position
Staff

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Required Education

BA

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Required Related Experience

1 yr

Required License/Registration/Certification

None.

Physical Requirements

Some lifting, pushing, or pulling of objects up to 50 pounds. Sitting or standing for long periods.

Shift

Monday-Friday, 7:30 am-4:30 pm or 8:00 am-5:00 pm (40 hours/wk).

Job Summary

The audiovisual archives manager will manage, process, and provide reference for the films, magnetic videos, audiotapes, optical discs, and other digital time-based media in the University Archives, Manuscripts and AV Archives, the Bert T. Combs Appalachian Collection, the Wendel H. Ford Public Policy Research Center, and the Judge John G. Heyburn Initiative. They will manage outsourced and inhouse digitization, including digital preservation activities. They will also coordinate licensing for all of UK Libraries Special Collections Research Center.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

MS Windows, Excel, and data-entry.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes

Preferred Education/Experience

Bachelor’s degree plus two or more years related library experience preferred.

Archival work experience.

Deadline to Apply
02/10/2026

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