Library West Operations FWS Student Assistant

Federal Work Study Program required

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 no fewer than 15 hours per week, up to 25 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 can be between 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. 
• Assist with pulling materials for the Google Books project, ensuring that items match shipment criteria, and reporting any discrepancies or issues to supervisors. 
• 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. 

$14.50 /hr 

• Communicative with the Collections Manager in a timely manner with any schedule changes.
• Strong work ethic – with tedious tasks.
• Ability to work with the libraries' patron and employee 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
• Federal Work Study Program required

• Previous library experience.

Applicants must attach a screenshot of their valid, current Federal Work Study Program work eligibility and a copy of their current class schedule to “Additional Documents 1 & 2” of the job requisition

In order to be considered, you must upload your resume and your list of 3 references.

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