Library Desk Assistant — Flexible Hours (Student)

Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU); Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Library Student Assistant to support daily library operations, assist patrons, and maintain collections at the service desk. The role is intended for an FAU undergraduate student who is dependable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities include desk coverage, answering inquiries, shelving materials, assisting with opening/closing, handling Circulation tasks, and processing ILL items, PBSC library cards, and patron tech needs.

Qualifications

• Degree-seeking undergraduate student with 6+ credit hours and a 2.0 GPA.
• Available for scheduled shifts; ability to commit to study-friendly hours.

Responsibilities

• Greet patrons and assist with reference questions and desk needs.
• Answer departmental phone lines and assist callers.
• Organize, shelve, and maintain library materials.
• Assist with opening and closing procedures.
• Perform circulation tasks: check in/out/renew items.
• Process Interlibrary Loan items and PBSC library cards.
• Assist patrons with printer and technology issues.
• Monitor building access and communicate issues to departments.

Skills

Customer service

Reference questions

Technology support

Attention to detail

Team collaboration

Education

Undergraduate student

Tools

LibGate

Job description

Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton, FL is seeking a Library Student Assistant to support daily library operations, assist patrons, and maintain collections at the service desk. The role is intended for an FAU undergraduate student who is dependable and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities include desk coverage, answering inquiries, shelving materials, assisting with opening/closing, handling Circulation tasks, and processing ILL items, PBSC library cards, and patron tech needs.