Student Assistant 

• Be a student eligible to work on campus
• Maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent
• Fulfill the requirements to continue on the Federal Work Study program

Job Duties

• Work at the main desk in the Grand Reading Room. Register patrons and make them aware of rules. Provide a secure presence at the desk to ensure protection and security of materials.
• Provide patrons with reference assistance
• Shelve and organize materials in the library
• Keep sections in order by checking the call numbers, straightening the shelves, reporting problems
• Retrieve requested items for patrons
• Assist patrons with computers and scanners
• Work with unique and invaluable manuscript materials by sorting, refoldering, and reboxing items
• Create folder lists using Microsoft Word, Excel, or other computer programs
• Perform tasks and projects as assigned by archivists and curators
• Complete scanning projects as needed
• Occasionally conduct research by looking through documents and books
• Help maintain library environment by ensuring that the No Food/Drink policy is observed

Additional Information

• If hired, you will need your original Social Security card to present to Human Resources.
• Applicants should provide proof of FWS award for Summer 2025
• Freshmen & sophomores who will consider working for duration of their academic tenure are preferred, but others who are able to make a long-term commitment to the unit will be considered.

$13.50/hour 

• Ability to work courteously and effectively with others
• Ability to work with attention to detail
• Ability to follow both written and spoken instructions and procedures
• Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours
• Fulfill the requirements to continue on the Federal Work Study program

• Ability to lift 25 pound boxes and stand on stools and ladders
• Previous experience in any library setting
• Good database and web searching skills
• Ability to work independently once trained

• An online application AND a paper application must be submitted.  Complete online application at http://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/  . The SASC paper application is available at the SASC desk in the Grand Reading Room, 2^nd floor of Smathers Library. Return the paper application with your class schedule and Federal Work Study (FWS) award page to SASC staff. If you cannot pick-up a paper application right away, please email special@uflib.ufl.edu for a PDF copy.