Library Assistant for Agriculture Collections (OPS)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida in Gainesville is seeking a part-time Library Assistant for Agriculture Collections (OPS) to support Marston Science Library projects. The role involves inventorying print materials, verifying digitization candidates, updating catalog records, and coordinating transfers to other units.

Weekly progress updates will be provided to the supervising team. Qualified candidates are high school graduates, reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently with minimal

Qualifications

• High school diploma.
• Reliable, detail oriented and able to work with others.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Maintain good communication with supervisor.
• Skilled with Microsoft Office 365 (Word & Excel).
• Available for training and weekly meetings in person in Marston Science Library 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Responsibilities

• Inventory agricultural print materials.
• Check materials selected for digitization.
• Collect and update catalog record information.
• Confirm whether materials are already available online.
• Help transfer materials to other library units.
• Keep project records and spreadsheets organized.
• Provide weekly progress updates.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Reliability

Detail-oriented

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office 365 (Word, Excel)

Job description

Library Assistant for Agriculture Collections (OPS)

Job No: 541420

Work Type: Part Time

Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories: Libraries/Museums, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support

Department: 55050200 - LB-MARSTON CIRCULATION

Job Description

Classification Title: Library Assistant for Agriculture Collections (OPS)

Classification Minimum Requirements: This position is open to all students who are eligible to work on campus and will be employed through student Other Personnel Services (OPS). Must maintain a minimum 2.0 grade point average. Registered students are employed on a part-time basis, up to 20 hours per week.

The Student Assistant will support collection management projects involving agricultural materials at Marston Science Library. This position will assist with inventorying print materials, verifying items selected for digitization, maintaining project documentation, and coordinating the transfer of materials to other library units. The Student Assistant will also track project progress and provide weekly updates to the supervising team.

Job duties

• Inventory agricultural print materials.
• Check materials selected for digitization.
• Collect and update catalog record information.
• Confirm whether materials are already available online.
• Help transfer materials to other library units.
• Keep project records and spreadsheets organized.
• Provide weekly progress updates.
• Complete other related duties as assigned.

Hours

10-15 hrs per week.

Time limited (position will end by December 2026)

Expected Salary

$15.00 /hr

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma
• Must be reliable, detail oriented and work well with others
• Once trained, must be able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Maintain good communication with supervisor
• Skilled with Microsoft Office 365 (especially Word & Excel) programs
• Available for training and weekly meetings in person in Marston Science Library 8:30 am and 5:00 pm, Monday-Friday.

Preferred

• Able to lift 25 lbs
• Previous library experience
• Knowledge of agriculture

Special Instructions to Applicants

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Applications will be reviewed when they are received.

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

Health Assessment Required:No

Applications Close

28 September 2026

Our Commitment

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392-2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.