Library West User Services - Federal Work Study Student Assistant 

This position is open to all UF degree-seeking students registered at least half-time and must maintain a minimum 2.0 GPA. A current Federal Work Study (FWS) award is required.

Hours: 8-12 hours per week

Work Schedule: The hours for this position will fall between the open hours of Library West and will include shifts on the weekends and closing.

Monday-Thursday | 8:00am-1:15am

Friday | 8:00am-10:00pm

Saturday | 10:00am-6:00pm

Sunday | 10:00am-1:15am

Library West User Services is looking for friendly, dependable individuals to join our Student Assistant team for the Spring 2026 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 will include closing hours and weekend availability is required.

Job Duties 

Public service library duties including: 

• Staffs the circulation desk on the second floor of Library West 
• Searches the UF catalog to determine the location of library materials and if they are available for checkout 
• Follows policy and procedure when checking out and returning library materials 
• Searches, retrieves, checks out, and returns course reserve materials 
• Answers telephone calls and provides directional assistance for patrons 
• Assists patrons with general questions and refers them to other staff or faculty members when needed 
• Assists patrons with operation of printers, scanners, workstations, and other equipment 
• Assists with other general library duties and/or projects such as shelving returned materials or supporting other departments 
• Reports missing items 
• Keeps workstation clean, sanitized, and stocked 
• Periodically patrols the library to collect browsed library materials, and reports maintenance or technological equipment issues to supervisors 
• Periodically patrols the library to uphold library policies as needed 
• Assists staff members with weekend and weekday closing procedures and/or weekend opening procedures
• Assists in creating displays and other crafts as overseen by staff 

$14.50 per hour 

• Federal Work Study Program REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS! 
• Must be dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and courteous 
• Must be able to work weekends and closing shifts
• 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 screenshot of their valid, current Federal Work Study Program eligibility and a copy of their Spring 2026 class schedule 
• 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.