Special Collections Student Assistant (Federal Work Study)
University of Florida
In the State of Florida
$12,5 an hour
Full-time
Job Description :
Length Of Employment : HIRING FOR SUMMER 4 WITH THE OPPORTUNITY OF WORKING INTO THE FALL AND SPRING
Hours : MONDAY FRIDAY 9 : AM - 5 : PM. 9- HOURS / WEEK
Job Duties
- Work at the main desk in the Grand Reading Room. Register patrons and make them aware of rules. Provide a secure presence at the desk to ensure protection and security of materials.
- Provide patrons with reference assistance
- Shelve and organize materials in the library
- Keep sections in order by checking the call numbers, straightening the shelves, reporting problems
- Retrieve requested items for patrons
- Assist patrons with computers and scanners
- Work with unique and invaluable manuscript materials by sorting, refoldering, and reboxing items
- Create folder lists using Microsoft Word, Excel, or other computer programs
- Perform tasks and projects as assigned by archivists and curators
- Complete scanning projects as needed
- Occasionally conduct research by looking through documents and books
- Help maintain library environment by ensuring that the No Food / Drink policy is observed
Expected Salary : $. / hour
$. / hour
Minimum Requirements :
- Federal Work Study
- 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
- Fulfill the requirements to continue on the Federal Work Study program
Preferred Qualifications :
- Ability to lift pound boxes and stand on stools and ladders
- Previous experience in any library setting
- Good database and web searching skills
- Ability to work independently once trained
15 days ago