Library Student Assistant

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

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Position Summary:

Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Library Student Assistant- Boca Raton, FL.

The Library Student Assistant supports daily library operations by assisting patrons, maintaining collections, and providing excellent customer service at the service desk. This position is intended for an FAU undergraduate student who is dependable, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to a welcoming and resource-rich library environment.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provides desk coverage by greeting patrons and assisting with reference questions, study room keys, media equipment, and other service desk needs.
• Answers departmental phone lines and assist callers with inquiries.
• Organizes, shelves, and maintains library materials in assigned sections.
• Assists with daily opening and closing procedures.
• Performs circulation tasks, including checking in, checking out, and renewing library materials.
• Processes Interlibrary Loan (ILL) items.
• Processes PBSC library card applications and enters patron information into the LibGate database.
• Issues library cards for special borrower categories.
• Assists patrons with printer, technology, and other library-related issues.
• Processes equipment requests through the library's laptop loaner program.
• Utilizes the gate system to monitor patrons entering and exiting the building.
• Communicates issues and collaborates with appropriate University departments as needed.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

Degree-seeking undergraduate student with a minimum of six credit hours (or twelve if international) and a 2.0 GPA. Student Assistants fall under the non-exempt, hourly pay rate type required.

Salary:

$15.00 Hourly.

College or Department:

University Libraries

Location:

Boca Raton

Work Days and Hours:

Monday - Friday flexible with student's schedule, mandatory Saturdays

Application Deadline:

2026-10-08

Special Instructions to Applicant:

APPLICATION DOCUMENTS REQUIRED:

• Resume
• Cover letter

OFFICIAL SEALED TRANSCRIPTS REQUIRED:

Final candidate will be required to have official, sealed transcripts and original NACES evaluation, if applicable, sent from their educational institution to Human Resources prior to the start of employment.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENINGS REQUIRED:

Selected candidates must successfully complete and pass all employment screenings prior to the start of employment. Employment screenings may include a criminal background check (level I and level II), motor vehicle check, credit check, reference checks, alcohol, and drug screening check.

REQUEST FOR ACCOMMODATIONS:

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodations may contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX at 561-297-3004 or send an email at [e-mail]. To contact Human Resources, please call 561-297-3057. For communication assistance call 7-1-1.