Library Specialist

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 EmploymentMurray State is committed to attracting, developing and maintaining a high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities, Vets/Disabled employer.

Summary of Job Duties and ResponsibilitiesFollows policies and procedures as well as established standards in the field. Manages significant projects as assigned by supervisor. Prepares various library resources (either electronic or print) for discoverability using established methods.

• Works with metadata and print and/or electronic library resources in specific online programs and systems.
• May manage large projects from beginning to completion, as assigned by supervisor.
• Follows University Libraries' policies and procedures as well as established standards in the field.
• Develops and documents new workflows when appropriate.
• Applies fundamentals and values of libraries and/or archives to various situations.
• Able to build in-depth understanding of how individual work tasks impact library services as a whole.
• Projects may include digital or physical materials either owned or accessed by University Libraries.
• Supervision of student employees may be required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree required.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Four years project management, database, and/or report writing experience. Additional college education and related experience may be exchanged year for year to meet experience requirements.
• Ability to think critically, attend to details, and work accurately following verbal or written directions.
• Able to work independently.
• Typing; some professional development and related training required.

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary$16.41 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade105

Work Hours: Normal working hours. May need to drive/travel occasionally to attend trainings.

Physical Demands

• Some moving of heavy bound volumes.

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