Library West User Services - FWS Student Assistant for Weekend and Closing

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida, Library West, is seeking Student Assistants for Fall 2026 to staff the Circulation Desk, assist visitors, and support library services. The role emphasizes friendly customer service, accurate checking in/out, and helping with printers, scanners, and general duties.

Shifts include weekends and weekday closing hours, with 8–10 hours per week. Availability after August 10, 2026 through Fall 2026 is required, with potential extension beyond the term.

Qualifications

• Federal Work Study Eligibility REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Must be dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and courteous
• Must be able to consistently work weekends and closing shifts
• Ability to manage time and commitments effectively, including scheduled work hours
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with technology and applications
• Must be able to lift and push up to 25 lbs

Responsibilities

• Staff the circulation desk on the second floor of Library West
• Search the UF catalog to determine location and availability of materials for checkout
• Follow policy and procedure when checking out/returning materials
• Search, retrieve, check out, and return course reserve materials
• Answer telephone calls and provide directional assistance
• Assist patrons with general questions and refer to staff or faculty when needed
• Assist patrons with printers, scanners, workstations, and other equipment
• Perform general library duties and/or projects as needed
• Report missing and damaged library items
• Keep workstation clean, sanitized, and stocked
• Periodically patrol library to collect browsed items and report issues
• Patrol to uphold library policies as needed
• Assist with weekend/weekday closing procedures and weekend opening procedures
• Assist in creating displays and crafts under staff supervision

Skills

Dependable

Punctual

Detail-oriented

Courteous

Strong communication

Time management

Tech savviness

Lifting up to 25 lbs

Tools

UF Libraries Catalog

UF databases

Windows OS

Job description

Classification Title: Library West User Services -FWS Student Assistant for Weekend and Closing

Classification Minimum Requirements: N/A

Classification Title: Library West User Services -FWS Student Assistant for Weekend and Closing

Classification Minimum Requirements: N/A

Job Description

The User & Access Services Unit at Library West is committed to providing welcoming, responsive, and reliable access to UF’s resources and learning spaces. We are hiring friendly, dependable Student Assistants for Fall 2026 to help deliver positive, supportive experiences for all Library West visitors, including students, staff, and members of the community.

As one of the public faces of the Smathers Libraries, Student Assistants greet and assist visitors at the Circulation Desk, share information about library resources, troubleshoot common issues, loan and return materials, and contribute to special projects as needed. This role is essential in maintaining the high-quality service environment that Library West strives to provide.

Weekly schedules are set at the beginning of the semester but may vary based on library hours. Shifts will include closing hours and weekends.

Length Of Employment: Available to start after August 10, 2026, continue through the end of the Fall 2026 semester, and possibly beyond.

Hours: 8-10 hours per week

Work Schedule: The hours for this position will fall between the open hours of Library West and will include shifts on the weekends and weekday closing hours.

• Friday | 4:00pm-10:00pm
• Saturday | 10:00am-6:00pm
• Sunday | 8:00pm-1:15am

Job Duties

• Staff the circulation desk on the second floor of Library West
• Search the UF catalog to determine the location of library materials and if they are available for checkout
• Follow policy and procedure when checking out and returning library materials
• Search, retrieve, check out, and return course reserve materials
• Answer telephone calls promptly and provide directional assistance for patrons
• Assist patrons with general questions and refer them to other staff or faculty members when needed
• Assist patrons with operation of printers, scanners, workstations, and other equipment
• Assist with other general library duties and/or projects, such as shelving returned materials or supporting other departments
• Report missing and damaged library items
• Keep workstation clean, sanitized, and stocked
• Periodically patrol the library to collect browsed library materials, and report maintenance or technological equipment issues to supervisors
• Periodically patrol the library to uphold library policies, as needed
• Assist staff members with weekend and weekday closing procedures and/or weekend opening procedures, as needed
• Assist in creating displays and other crafts as overseen by staff

Expected Salary

$15.50/hr

Required Qualifications

• Federal Work Study Eligibility REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS!
• Must be dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and courteous
• Must be able to consistently work weekends and closing shifts
• Ability to manage time and commitments effectively, including scheduled work hours
• Ability to follow detailed instructions
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Experience with technological skills and applications
• Must be able to lift and push up to 25 lbs

Preferred

• Previous experience in any library setting
• Previous customer service experience
• Experience using research databases and/or web searching skills
• Knowledge of UF Libraries Catalog and databases
• Comfortable in Windows operating system
• Previous experience with management applications (Microsoft Teams, Outlook)
• Ability to work independently once trained

Health Assessment Required: No