Jobs

Looking for a new career? Does the idea of helping people find their next great read excite you? Do you love seeing a child’s face brighten when reading a story? Are you someone who enjoys working with all types of people? Are you creative, imaginative, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty? Then have we got a job for you!

The library requires that all applicants submit a BCPL application online.  Click here to download an application. 

Or you can use the application form below:

 

Current Openings

 

Public Services Clerk

Under general supervision, serves as the “first impression” for the library by greeting the public through direct interaction and by providing general library services to create lifelong users.

  • Type: Part-Time
  • Department: Public Services
  • Schedule: 20 hours per week, including some nights and weekends
  • Salary: $12.31 per hour
  • Benefits: Paid time off and holidays

Additional Information

 

Information Specialist

At its basic level, the position involves answering directional and informational questions.  On a broader level, the position is responsible for the interpretation of the library's collection to its users and is directly concerned with assisting users in securing information and utilizing the resources of the library to meet specific needs.

  • Type: Full-Time
  • Department: Public Services
  • Schedule: 35 hours per week, including some nights and weekends
  • Salary: $13.64 per hour
  • Benefits: Health insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holidays; continuing education

Additional Information

 

 

BCPL Employment Application

(You must be 16 years of age or older to be employed by Boyd County Public Library)

Mailing Address

ELIGIBILITY

Are you a U.S. citizen or do you possess a work permit?
Have you ever been convicted of a felony?
Full or Part Time?

(Select all that apply)
 (please apply for specific open positions)
Have you ever been employed by Boyd County Public Library?
Does Boyd County Public Library employ any of your relatives or are you related to any Board of Trustee member?

EDUCATION

Degree Received
Degree Received
Degree Received

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY  

List your last three places of employment; most recent first.

 

Employer 1
May we contact him/her?
Employer 2
May we contact him/her?
Employer 3
May we contact him/her?

QUALIFICATIONS

PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES

Reference 1
Mailing Address
Reference 2
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Reference 3
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SIGNATURE & ACCEPTANCE  

Additional documents (resume, cover letter) may be requested or required in order to apply for a position. 

The information provided on this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I authorize investigation of  all statements contained in this application for employment as may be necessary in arriving at an employment decision. If  employed, I understand that any false or misleading information given in my application or interview(s) may result in dismissal.  I understand that, if I am selected for employment, Boyd County Public Library will conduct a background check and may  use the results of such as a determining factor in offering me a position. I understand and acknowledge that unless otherwise  defined by applicable law, any employment relationship with Boyd County Public Library is of an “at will” nature, which  means that the employee may resign at any time and the employer may discharge the employee at any time with or without  cause. It is further understood that this “at will” employment relationship may not be changed by any written document or by  conduct unless such change is specifically acknowledged in writing by an authorized executive of this organization.