Your Casey County Public Library is excited to announce that it will be accepting applications for a new Genealogy Assistant position from Monday, November 24, 2025 through the end of business day on Saturday, December 13, 2025.
Job Description
The Genealogy Assistant is a temporary part-time position to exist from January 1, 2026, through June 30, 2026. The Genealogy Assistant is responsible for overseeing the digitization of core collection materials and reorganization of the Genealogy Department. Successful Genealogy Assistants are driven to serve all members of our diverse community, are inspired by literacy and research, and have a meticulous attention to detail. Success requires effective work methods, strong team work, positive and effective communication, and an eagerness to learn and develop essential library skills. We work together to help patrons imagine the possibilities, discover their potential, and connect with their community.
Weekly Hours: 24
Starting Pay: $11/hour
Essential Responsibilities:
- Oversees the digitization of all relevant and applicable Genealogy materials within the given time frame, using industry best practices.
- Coordinates with the Cataloging Head Librarian to update indices and organize the Genealogy department.
- Works to maintain a variety of formats, including paper, bound, microfilm, and digital records.
- Works with volunteers as needed.
- Demonstrates exemplary organization and categorization skills.
- Acts as a library liaison to community agencies to ensure complementary services and sharing of records, when appropriate.
- Partners with local entities to curate additional materials to build the library collection.
- Performs research and training as necessary to become knowledgeable about best practices, procedures, and techniques related to technical aspects of the position.
- Be reliable, provide assurance, work with empathy, and be responsive to patron needs.
- Performs other duties in the library, as assigned.
To Apply
Please submit your resume and a completed application (see below) in person at the Casey County Public Library at 238 Middleburg St., Liberty, KY 42539.
Any questions should be directed to Sammie Betler via email at caseydirector@caseylibrary.org.
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