Student Assistant

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Library West User Services is looking for friendly, dependable individuals to join our Student Assistant team for the Summer 2025 semester. Student Assistants play a key part in providing positive experiences for students, staff, visitors, and contractors at the University of Florida.

As one of the public faces of the Smathers Libraries, Student Assistants welcome visitors at the Circulation Desk and share information about our library resources; assist with troubleshooting; work on special projects, as needed; and loan and return library materials.

Weekly schedules are set at the beginning of the semester but may vary based on library hours. Shifts may include evenings and Sunday availability is required.

Job Duties 

Public service library duties including: 

• Staff the circulation desk on the second floor of Library West 
• Search the UF catalog to determine the location of library materials and if they are available for checkout 
• Follow policy and procedure when checking out and returning library materials 
• Search, retrieve, check out, and return course reserve materials 
• Answer telephone calls and provide directional assistance for patrons 
• Assist patrons with general questions and refer them to other staff or faculty members when needed 
• Assist patrons with operation of printers, scanners, workstations, and other equipment 
• Assist with other general library duties and/or projects such as shelving returned materials or supporting other departments 
• Assist the Collections Department by reporting missing items 
• Process new materials for the New Book Wall 
• Keep workstation clean, sanitized, and stocked 
• Periodically patrol the library to collect browsed library materials, and report maintenance or technological equipment issues to supervisors 
• Periodically patrol the library to uphold library policies as needed 
• Assists staff members with weekend and weekday closing procedures and weekend opening procedures
• Assists in creating displays and other crafts as overseen by staff 

$13.50/hour

• Federal Work Study Program REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS! 
• Must be dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and courteous 
• Must be able to work a 4-6 hour shift on Sundays 
• Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours 
• Ability to follow detailed instructions 
• Strong oral and written communication skills 
• Experience with technological skills and applications 
• Must be able to lift and push up to 25 lbs 

• Previous experience in any library setting 
• Previous customer service experience    
• Good database and web searching skills 
• Knowledge of UF Libraries Catalog and databases 
• Comfortable in Windows operating system 
• Previous experience with management applications (Microsoft Teams, Outlook) 
• Ability to work independently once trained 

Applicants must attach a copy of their valid, current Federal Work Study Program work permit and a copy of their current class schedule to “Additional Documents 1 & 2” of the job requisition and provide copies of both documents upon request 

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume, list of 3 references, and submit your available hours to work, which must fall within the work schedule posted above.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.