About the role#
The Nelson Poynter Memorial Library at the University of South Florida St. Petersburg seeks a Student Assistant to provide front desk coverage and operational support. This role reports to the Manager of Library Operations and Access Services. You will assist staff with patron counts and general library operations to support the campus community.
What you'll do#
- Provide front desk information support by answering questions about the library and campus.
- Help patrons search the online catalog and check out materials, study room keys, and accessories.
- Sort, shelve, and organize library materials to ensure they remain in order.
- Deliver customer service to students, faculty, and staff in person and by telephone.
- Educate users on library services and policies, referring complex questions to the appropriate departments.
- Learn and apply the Library of Congress and Dewey Decimal classification systems.
- Maintain consistent reliability to cover assigned desk shifts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you'll need#
- A high school diploma.
- Current enrollment in a minimum of 6 credit hours at USF.
- Experience providing customer service, preferably in a library setting.
- Proficiency with MS Office products.
- The ability to work independently after initial training.
- Flexibility to adapt to new technologies, workflows, and service models.
- Physical ability to sit or stand for extended periods, lift up to 25 lbs., and push up to 50 lbs.
Location & details#
- Location: Saint Petersburg, Florida.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time student temporary position.
- Term: Rolling.
- Required Documents: FWS Award, cover letter, and resume.
About University of South Florida
The University of South Florida is a public research institution founded in 1956. It operates campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Sarasota-Manatee. The university serves approximately 50,000 students from nearly 150 countries. It maintains a large research program and holds membership in the Association of American Universities.
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