Library West Collections Services- FWS Student Assistant

Library West Collections Services Student Assistant

Current UF student and eligible for Federal Work Study.

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 helpmaintainthe librarys organization and function. The Student Assistant will report directly to the Collections Services Manager andassistwith 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 softwareLibrary of Congressclassification system andLibrary Westpoliciesisprovided 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 Wests operational hours to be scheduled upon hire. Hours are flexible. See Library West open hours here: Duties:

• Accurately re-shelve circulating library materials ensuring items arepromptlyplaced inorder by the Library of Congress classification system.
• Shift sections of library materials to new locations relabel dust and block shelves as needed tomaintainthe librarys organization and cleanliness.
• Walksestablishedroutes through the library tolocatematerials 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 requiredby the Library of Congress classification system andUF Libraries policies.
• Assistspatrons with questions about the collection andUF Librariespolicies.
• Perform other duties as assigned which may include supporting collection management tasks andassistingwith general library functions.

$15.50

• 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

• Previous library experience.

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.