Library Assistant II

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State BenefitsFaculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity InformationMurray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Summary of Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollows University Libraries' policies and procedures, and develops and documents new workflows when appropriate. Applies fundamentals and values of libraries to various situations.

• Responsible for the ordering, acquisition, receipt, and disposition of library materials in a variety of formats
• Use software to process orders and materials in the library catalog and other systems
• Maintain accurate financial and order records for the library materials in the Integrated Library System and other systems as required
• Take initiative and assist with departmental workflows and planning
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Two years of college

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Three years of general office experience including typing and bookkeeping in a university, business or government office. Additional college education and related experience may be exchanged year-for-year to meet the requirements.
• Organizational skills, memory for details, alertness, and initiative. Work under stress; ability to plan and make decisions.
• Keyboarding, filing, MS Office Suite programs, office procedures; bookkeeping may be required.

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary$14.18 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade102

Work Hours: Normal working hours.

Physical Demands

• Normal for office environment.

Murray State University endorses the intent of all federal and state laws created to prohibit discrimination. Murray State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status or disability in employment or application for employment, admissions or the provision of services and provides, upon request, reasonable accommodation including auxiliary aids and services necessary to afford individuals with disabilities equal access to participate in all programs and activities.