Student Assistant - Library (USF St. Petersburg)

Student Assistant - Library (USF St. Petersburg) Saint Petersburg, FL, United States Salary: $14.00 hourly Job Description The Nelson Poynter Memorial Library is an active partner in the teaching, research, and learning of the University of South Florida St. Petersburg’s students, faculty, and staff. We promote student‑centered learning and research in an inviting, creative, and collaborative environment. The Student Assistant’s primary job function is to provide front desk coverage and library support. The assistant may be asked to assist staff with patron counts and other general duties in support of the overall operation of the campus library. This position reports to the USF St. Petersburg campus library Manager, Access Services. Responsibilities Provides front desk information support: answers questions about the library and campus, helps patrons search the online catalog, locates and checks‑out materials, study room keys and accessories, and sorts and shelves library materials. Consistently reliable to cover assigned desk shift Excellent customer service to the USF community and library patrons, both in‑person and by telephone Educates users about library services and policies when appropriate Refers users’ questions to appropriate department or staff Learns Library Classification system, Library of Congress and Dewey Re‑shelves books and ensures they are in order on the shelves Other duties as assigned Qualifications Minimum Qualifications High school diploma Enrollment in at least 1 credit hour at USF Preferred Qualifications Experience providing excellent customer service, preferably in a library environment Experience with MS Office products Ability to work independently after initial training Flexibility to adapt to new technologies, workflows, and emerging service models Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs, and push up to 50 lbs Required Documents Resume Summer Class Schedule Compliance and Federal Notices This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check. Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws. The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodations in the application process. #J-18808-Ljbffr usf.edu