Library Technical Assistant II

University of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement savings options

Employee discounts

Education assistance

Job summary

University of Central Florida Libraries in Orlando is seeking a Library Technical Assistant II to oversee shelving, ARC maintenance, and the Access Services desk. You will schedule and supervise student employees and may close/open the building as assigned, with a physical component to daily duties.

The role requires a high school diploma with 2+ years of relevant experience; familiarity with cataloging is preferred, and on-site work is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent with 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Preferred familiarity with Library of Congress cataloging.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain ARC and open stacks; sort, shelve, audit, and shift collections.
• Hire, train, supervise student assistants.
• Operate access services desk as needed.
• Operate circulation system; assist patrons and provide information.
• Process cash/credit card transactions for fines and lost items.

Skills

Customer service

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

UCF Libraries:

The UCF Libraries enhance student success and faculty excellence through a dynamic network of libraries and information professionals. Serving the UCF community across multiple campuses, including the flagship John C. Hitt Library, we provide seamless support services, essential resources, and cutting-edge technology to optimize research and visibility. Our mission is to empower and collaborate with our community to promote academic success, research, creativity, and lifelong learning.

Our forward-thinking organizational structure is designed to maximize impact:

• Academic Engagement: Partnering with students, faculty, and the community.
• Administrative Services: Offering comprehensive financial, physical, and talent support.
• Resources & Discovery: Curating and optimizing access to vital content.
• Digital Strategies, Impact, & Visibility: Leveraging technology and elevating the research enterprise.

At the UCF Libraries, you will be part of a team dedicated to innovation, curiosity, and enhancing academic leadership and student achievement. Ready to make your mark in our modern and innovative

The Opportunity

UCF's Libraries is seeking a Library Technical Assistant II (LTAII) to oversee the shelving and maintenance of library materials in the Automated Retrieval Center (ARC) and open stacks in addition to daily scheduling and supervising of work assignments for student employees. The LTAII will also attend to the Access Services Department's public service desk. This role is responsible for the operation of the Access Services Department and will perform as a building supervisor alongside other Library Technical Assistant IIs on some weekends and/or evenings and may open/close the library as assigned. This role includes a physical component; the successful candidate must be able to stand for extended periods, bend, reach overhead, and push/pull book carts as part of their regular duties.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance of library materials in the Automated Retrieval Center (ARC) and in open stacks, including: clearing, sorting, storing, picking, and shelving of books, bin auditing and shelf reading and assisting in the shifting of the collection as needed.
• Assists in the hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating of student assistants performing Stacks and ARC maintenance tasks.
• In charge of the operation of the access services desk as needed.
• Ensures smooth operation of the department; operates the computerized circulation system; provides circulation services, informational and directional assistance, and other services to patrons in a friendly and professional manner; and supervises student assistants assigned to the desk.
• Performs cash/credit card register transactions for the processing of library fines and bills, billing of lost materials and damaged items which may include books, laptops, etc.
• Performs physically active tasks as part of daily operations, including standing for extended periods, bending, reaching overhead, and pushing/pulling book carts.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).

Preferred Qualifications

• Library experience - familiarity with the Library of Congress highly preferred.
• Warehouse or logistics experience.
• Customer service experience.
• Experience in a physical, task-oriented environment requiring the ability to sustain repetitive tasks with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Additional Application Materials Required

A resume and cover letter are required to be included as part of the application packet.

Special Instructions to the Applicants

All applicants must be authorized to work for any U.S. employer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and the university cannot accommodate H-1B transfers or employment-based visa processing for individuals currently sponsored by another employer.

This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at UCF as their primary work location. On-site presence is an essential function of this role.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you’ll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You’ll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 12 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you’ll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills, and you’ll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Working at UCF has its perks!UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays
• Retirement savings options
• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions
• Education assistance
• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide.

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Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

Department

University Libraries - Operations

Work Schedule

Monday to Friday, 7:15 AM - 4:15 PM. Occasional weekends and/or evenings required.

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$17.64 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

11-06-2026-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

The University of Central Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.

As a Florida public university, the University of Central Florida makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request.

UCF is proud to be a smoke-free campus and an E-Verify employer.

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