Library West Collections Services- FWS Student Assistant

Classification Title:

Library West Collections Services Student Assistant

Classification Minimum Requirements:

Current UF student and eligible for Federal Work Study.

Job Description:

As a member of the Library West Collection Services team, the Student Assistant plays a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient operation of Library West. This position focuses on accurately re-shelving a high volume of circulating materials and performing essential tasks that help maintain the library’s organization and function. The Student Assistant will report directly to the Collections Services Manager and assist with various collection-related duties, including participation in specified cleaning and other projects. The Student Assistant will be expected to work a minimum of 10 hours per week, or up to 15 hours per week.

Training with library software, Library of Congress classification system, and Library West policies is provided during onboarding.  

Work Schedule:

During training, hours available will be Monday – Friday from 8 AM – 4 PM. Upon completion of training, work time will be available during Library West’s operational hours, to be scheduled upon hire. Hours are flexible. See Library West open hours here: https://libcal.uflib.ufl.edu/hours

Job Duties:

• Accurately re-shelve circulating library materials, ensuring items are promptly placed in order by the Library of Congress classification system.  
• Shift sections of library materials to new locations, relabel, dust, and block shelves as needed to maintain the library’s organization and cleanliness. 
• Walks established routes through the library to locate materials that are not in use and must be re-shelved. 
• Take statistics and record relevant information to track and support library operations. 
• Maintains working knowledge of competencies required by the Library of Congress classification system and UF Libraries policies.  
• Assists patrons with questions about the collection and UF Libraries policies. 
• Perform other duties as assigned, which may include supporting collection management tasks and assisting with general library functions. 

Expected Salary:

$15.50

Required Qualifications:

• FWS required 
• Communicative with the Collections Manager in a timely manner with any schedule changes.
• Strong work ethic – with repetitive tasks.
• Ability to work with diverse population.
• Self-motivated.
• Ability to work well with intermediate heights – ladders for stacks.
• Comfortable with multiple ongoing projects.
• Basic computer skills: experience with Microsoft Teams, Work, Excel, and Outlook.
• Requires bending, squatting, kneeling, reaching over head, and ability to move materials up to 50 lbs.
• Must pass all required trainings

Preferred:

• Previous library experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload proof of FWS, current class schedule, references, and resume.

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

Health Assessment Required:No