Library Researcher jobs in Richmond, KY

The Lexington Public Library (LPL) is a dynamic organization that strives to educate, entertain, and connect all people who live, work, or play in the greater Lexington area. Library staff provide excellent customer service, a welcoming environment, and a commitment to LPL’s mission and core values, which can be found here.

 

To keep LPL progressing forward, Library Associates are responsible for performing advanced, specialized paraprofessional duties in support of public service functions.  Assignments may involve tasks at Library locations, the Lexington Community and may include: circulation support, planning and instructing library programing or providing support for children’s services.

 

$16.32

 

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm. Thursday, 11:00am-7:00pm.

Every fourth weekend, Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm and Sunday 12:30pm-5:00pm

 

​Applications for this position will be accepted until 4pm, Wednesday, April 17, 2024. Applications must be completed online at www.lexpublib.org.

 

• Experience in customer service or any equivalent combination of experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities preferred.
• Previous library and/or customer service experience is preferred.
• Experience working with children is preferred. 

 

 

People are selected to become members of the LPL family based on skill, merit and talent—not based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors.  These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs. Consistent with these obligations, LPL also provides reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances and practices. If things aren’t fair, we all lose.

Physical and Mental Requirements

• View computer monitor and read/comprehend alphabetical and numerical sequences on library materials.
• Efficiently operate and manipulate office equipment such as keyboard, mouse, printer and copier equipment.
• Transport, place and remove books from any shelf of a 90” high shelving unit.
• Climb a step stool or alternate method to secure books and other library materials.
• Perform essential functions which require transporting materials weighing up to 40 lbs, and standing for periods of 2-3 hours.

 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.