Job Opportunities

Adult Services Librarian

Under the general supervision of the Director, the Adult Programmer duties are performed independently, requiring good judgment and initiative when applying established library policies and procedures to specific situations.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, and conduct adult programming in the library and throughout the community
• Maintain good relations with the public and other library staff; communicate effectively, courteously and tactfully
• Assist library users in locating materials or refer them appropriately to others who can help
• Perform reference and reader’s advisory service in person, by telephone and by e-mail using materials in a variety of formats
• Participate in all tasks to accomplish efficient and accurate checking in and checking out of all types of materials
• Register new library users and issue library cards and other necessary circulation duties
• Attend continuing education opportunities as appropriate
• Create content and updates for the library website and social media outlets with new services and special events in collaboration with staff
• Promote media coverage of Library activities, special events and services through the local newspaper, press releases and photo opportunities
• Willingness to learn new technology and technology trends
• Develop a diverse collection of materials for adults including the selection, deselection (weeding), categorization, and over all organization of materials in a variety of formats
• Develop, plan and conduct educational and entertaining adult programs, including tech help sessions and other technology-related workshops; assist staff with outreach and programming
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Physical Demands

• Reaching, bending, kneeling, crouching, to retrieve and replace library materials
• Movement throughout the library locating and retrieving materials that assist patrons
• Ability to lift up to 30 pounds and push fully loaded book carts weighing 50 or more pounds
• Coordinate multiple responsibilities simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Inside work environment with occasional outside work
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field of study, preferred
• Relevant work experience in a public library or public service setting
• High level of comfort with standard office software, including Microsoft Office products, email, and Internet usage
• Valid Kentucky Driver’s License
• Must be able to meet and maintain Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA) certification requirements
• Work some evenings and weekends; maintain a flexible schedule which meets the objectives of the position
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, with individuals and groups
• Capacity to work effectively alone and with others; demonstrate initiative; plan and execute short- and long-term projects; stay organized, establish goals, and follow procedures

Pay & Benefits

• Full time, 37.5 hours per week
• Retirement Plan, Health Insurance, and Partial Supplemental Insurance Coverage
• Vacation, Sick, and Personal Leave
• Starting pay $15/hour

The deadline to submit your resume is Friday, February 20, 2026 by 6 PM.

Resumes can be dropped off at the library or may be emailed to tiffany.reynolds@estillpublib.org

Please ask for Tiffany Reynolds (Library Director) with any questions.