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University of Florida Library West User Services - Federal Work Study Student Assistant in Gainesville, Florida
Library West User Services - Federal Work Study Student Assistant
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Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Libraries/Museums
Department: 55020100 - LB-HUM / SOC SCI-CHAIR
Classification Title:
Federal Work Study Student Assistant
Job Description:
Length Of Employment: Available to start immediately and possibly beyond. These are ongoing Federal Work Study positions.
Hours: Up to 12-15 hours per week.
Work Schedule: All positions are expected to work varying shifts between the summer open hours listed below. If the position continues in the fall and beyond, the hours expected to work will include the library open hours for each semester.
Monday-Thursday |8:00am-11:15pm
Friday |8:00am-9:15pm
Saturday |9:45am-6:15pm
Sunday |9:45am-11:15pm
Job Duties
Staff the circulation desk on the second floor of Library West
Search the UF catalog to determine the location of library materials and if they are available for checkout
Follow policy and procedure when checking out and returning library materials
Search, retrieve, check out, and return course reserve materials
Answer telephone calls and provide directional assistance for patrons
Assist patrons with general questions and refer them to other staff or faculty members when needed
Assist patrons with operation of printers, scanners, workstations, and other equipment
Assist with other general library duties and/or projects such as shelving returned materials, searching items for selectors, and supporting other departments
Assist the Collections Department by reporting missing items
Process new materials for the New Book Wall
Keep workstation clean, sanitized, and stocked
Periodically patrol the library to collect browsed library materials, and report maintenance or technological equipment issues to supervisors
Periodically patrol the library to uphold library policies as needed
Periodically assist staff members with opening and closing procedures
Periodically may be asked to open and close the building
Assists in creating displays and other crafts as overseen by staff
Expected Salary:
$12.50 per hour
Minimum Requirements:
Federal Work Study Program REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Must be dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and courteous
Must be able to work some weekend and evening hours
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
Preferred Qualifications:
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, Microsoft Outlook)
Ability to work independently once trained
Special Instructions to Applicants:
In order to be considered, applicants must attach a copy of their valid, current Federal Work Study Program work permit, a copy of their current class schedule, upload their resume/CV, a list of 3 references, and submit their available hours to work.
Freshmen & sophomores who will consider working for the duration of their academic tenure are preferred, but others who are able to make a long-term commitment to the unit will be considered
Applicants will have to maintain FWS in order to continue working at Library West
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Health Assessment Required:No
Advertised: 03 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 21 May 2024 Eastern Daylight Time