Undergraduate Internship - Humanities and Social Sciences Library

Enrolled at UF, good academic standing.

The intern will (1) conduct a literature review on recreational reading, academic libraries, and wellness, (2) analyze how other academic libraries promote their recreational reading collections, (3) assist in the design and facilitation of student focus groups, including recruitment, data collection, and transcription. The intern will (4) synthesize findings into a professional research report with recommendations for future Library West programming and (5) present results to Library West staff.

Employing Department: Humanities and Social Sciences Library (Library West)

Location: Library West, George A. Smathers Libraries, University of Florida

Personnel needed: One undergraduate student

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm, 10 hours per week

$15/hour

• Enrolled at UF, good academic standing.
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Teams
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Interest in original research (IRB training provided).
  
  

• Familiarity with library databases and literature searching.
• Familiarity with qualitative research methods such as focus groups.
• Enthusiasm for student engagement and creative outreach.
• Interest in reading, libraries, or student wellness.

Please submit your résumé and class schedule for Spring 2026.

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