55070100 - LB-SPECIAL / AREA STUDIES-CHR

Student Assistant

LENGTH OF EMPLOYMENT: May-August 2024. POSSIBILITY OF RENEWAL FOR THE FALL

HOURS: MONDAY-FRIDAY 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M. – 10 HOURS PER WEEK

JOB DUTIES

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  Primarily works at Smathers Library, but may on occasion travel to off-site storage warehouse
  
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  Create folder lists using Microsoft Word, Excel, or other computer programs
  
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  Hand write folder labels
  
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  Work with unique and invaluable manuscript materials by sorting, refoldering, and reboxing items
  
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  Barcoding and labeling collections
  
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  Occasionally conduct research by looking through documents, books, and websites
  
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  Check book gifts against library catalog holdings
  
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  Shelve, retrieve, and organize materials in library storage areas
  
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  Keep sections in order by checking collection numbers, straightening the shelves, reporting problems
  

$12 per hour

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

• Previous experience in any library setting
• Good database and web searching skills
• Ability to work courteously and effectively with others
• Ability to work with attention to detail
• Ability to follow both written and spoken instructions and procedures
• Ability to manage time and commitments including scheduled work hours
• Ability to work independently once trained

UF HR application, a departmental application, and a resume must be submitted. Please also email [email protected] for a PDF copy of the SASC student employee application.

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