Jobs

Responsible for development of library resources and materials and facilitates the delivery of these resources to users of the library.

Assigned Tasks

• Processing books and journals
• Shelving journals in the appropriate order
• Identifying and labeling items for entry into Library management system
• Entry of items into Library management system
• Data entry and searching in applications including Library catalog, Microsoft Office
• Routing items to various places within the Library
• Other assigned tasks

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Ability to push full book trucks
• Ability to bend, reach, and stoop

This position is the face of the Libraries administrative staff, and as such must be comfortable with working with high-level professional staff, answering phones, speaking with guests of all types, and working alone as needed.

Student Assistant Responsibilities

• Answer and transfer phone calls
• Greet guests
• Maintain excellent customer service
• Assist with daily office operations (copying, filing, organizing, etc.)
• Place building work order requests
• Assist staff with special projects, errands, and other duties as assigned
• Maintain scheduled office hours with regular attendance and punctuality
• Deliver items to Millican Hall and other departments
• Wear business casual attire while at work
• Work alone or with the Administration team as needed
• Other assigned tasks

Minimum Physical Requirements

• Ability to bend, reach, and stoop

Responsible for the creation and maintenance of metadata for materials in the Libraries.

Assigned Tasks

• Copy cataloging of newly arrived books in the library’s online system and OCLC
• Data entry and database cleanup
• Searching for and retrieval of library materials
• Assorted office duties, including use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and similar applications
• Other duties as assigned

Circulation Services supports the academic needs of the UCF community by providing access to print and reserve library materials, study rooms, and other library resources. The Circulation Desk at the John C. Hitt Library is a great place to work. The student assistants we hire usually stay with us until graduation.

Job Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to learn how to navigate the library website and help library patrons with catalog searches
• Ability to learn about other library services and refer patrons to other desks and/or departments as needed
• Ability to research, read maps, and provide accurate directional information to other campus resources as needed
• Adaptable to learn new software for circulation: checking books and other materials in and out, renewals, etc.
• Fantastic patience and attention to detail while reviewing and resolving library account issues such as overdue fines
• Closing duties as assigned
• Other tasks as needed, such as occasional clerical, shelving, and/or stacks unit work in the Automated Retrieval Center

Circulation Services supports the academic needs of the UCF community by providing access to print and reserve materials, group study rooms, and other library resources.

Assigned Tasks

• Customer Service
• Directional Information
• Circulating Materials
• Other assigned tasks
• Hours within Monday-Saturday, 9:00am-7:00pm
• Friday and Saturday availability required

Circulation Services supports the academic needs of the UCF community by providing access to study rooms, reserve materials, and over 1.5 million print volumes among other resources.

If you enjoy meeting new people, working in an engaging environment, and find yourself to be more of a night owl, the Night Unit in Circulation Services may be a great fit for you!

Availability Required

Sunday – Thursday, 5pm – 1am

Skills Desired:

• Organized
• Detail Oriented
• Passion for helping others
• Efficient Multi-tasking
• Patience under pressure
• Good communication
• Commitment to Service

Job Duties:

• Check items in and out, assess fines, and reserve study rooms
• Teach patrons how to review their accounts, request items, and use the library catalog
• Navigate library website and give directions both within the library and around campus
• Assist in organization of book shelves, displays, and furniture
• Support staff in security and safety policies
• When necessary, refer patrons to other departments for further services
• Other tasks as needed including work in the Automated Retrieval Center

Circulation Services supports the academic needs of UCF by providing access to over 1.5 million print volumes, as well as reserve materials, study rooms, and other resources.

If you enjoy working behind the scenes, have an eye for detail, and don’t mind working with books, shelving, and in a warehouse setting, the Stacks Unit might be right for you.

Assigned Tasks

• Processing book returns
• Sorting and sizing materials for storage
• Storing and picking materials in the Automated Retrieval Center (ARC)
• Shelving books and other materials in the General Collection and other areas of the main library
• Shelf reading
• Maintaining the collection by shelf reading, auditing, and searching for items in the ARC and General Collection
• Other additional tasks that involve the processing of library books and keeping them in order.

Additional tasks may include shifting items on shelves, resetting furniture, and other similar tasks. This is not a customer service position; however, students should be willing to answer basic patron questions and refer them to service desks.

The Fines and Bills unit is within the Circulation Services Department of the UCF Library. The Fines and Bills unit is responsible for the maintenance of payments and queries directed to the UCF Library and its branches. This is a small unit that consists of one supervisor and additional circulation support. The Fines and Bills unit is eclectic and (almost) always entertaining. The student assistant that is hired for this position will usually stay until graduation.

Job Requirements

• Excellent customer service skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Fantastic patience and attention to detail while reviewing and resolving library account issues such as overdue fines
• Ability to learn about other library services and refer patrons to other desks and/or departments as needed
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office with particular focus on Excel
• Adaptable to learn new software for circulation services
• Ability to learn how to navigate the library website and help library patrons with their account questions
• 10 hours of onsite work per week (ideally 2 hours per day Monday – Friday sometime during the hours of 8:00am and 3:00pm)

Provides materials that are typically found in K-12 school settings and services to the College of Education and Human Performance, the UCF campus, & surrounding communities.

Assigned Tasks

• Customer Service
• Checking out circulating Materials
• Checking out and in Reserve Materials
• Shelf reading
• Assist patrons with equipment in production lab, laminating, Ellison die cut machine etc…
• Mail/errands
• Cleaning shelves and books
• Assist with library display as needed
• General Office work sometimes
• Other assigned tasks

We provide services and consultations for many aspects of digital projects including digitization, open access hosting, content management solutions, digital scholarship, data management, and digital preservation.

Assigned Tasks

• Organizing files and folders for digital projects
• Pulling books for digitization
• Entering digitization requests
• Scanning
• Creating submission packages for digital collections and Florida Digital Archive
• Updating digital project information in the Digital Projects Management System on the intranet
• Performing quality control tests for uploaded materials
• On campus errands
• Other tasks as needed to support digital initiatives projects

Provides services for the UCF Downtown Campus

Assigned Tasks

• Provide customer service to patrons of the library
• Answer questions about the Library and UCF
• Circulate library materials
• Shelve and organize library material
• Other assigned tasks

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Assigned Tasks

• Needs Tasks

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Assigned Tasks

• Assist with shelving of U.S. and Florida Documents, and help maintain and clear area
• Assist with processing and filing non-depository microfiche
• Assist with filing loose-leaf updates
• Read shelf to help maintain collections in order for users and librarians
• Assist with shifting the collection when needed
• Assist with processing of new documents, and performs other related duties as assigned

Processes requests for books, articles and other materials not available at the UCF Libraries, and lends materials to other institutions.

Assigned Tasks

• Pull books, media and microfiche/film from the collection
• Update the records of the items pulled in UBorrow and Alma/Primo
• Process and prepare books for mail and courier service
• Scan and send article using BookEye, Minolta PS7000 and flatbed scanners
• Photocopy and mail articles to customer when appropriate
• Scan articles from microfiche/film and send as indicated on request
• Open department mail
• Special projects as assigned

The Research & Information Services Department is in need of friendly, courteous, and approachable students to work at our Academic Engagement Suite reception desk. Student workers will answer basic directional questions or refer visitors to on-call librarians as needed. We also will schedule a back-up student worker to maintain double coverage, so these students will also be engaged with special projects when they are not working at the desk.

Assigned Tasks

• Customer Service
• Directional Information
• Recording statistics
• Complete special projects with minimal supervision
• Other assigned tasks

Provides a unique collection of materials and services in support of the Hospitality Management program at the Rosen College campus.

Assigned Tasks

• Customer Service
• Charge/discharge library materials and reserve items.
• Answer directional library questions and general Rosen campus inquiries
• Maintain statistics
• General office responsibilities (answer phone, refill supplies, etc.)
• Shelve materials in proper Library of Congress Classification number sequence
• Shelf reading and clearing materials from the common area
• Maintaining general tidiness and organization of the Rosen Library common space
• Help with stack shifting projects
• Other assigned tasks

The Special Collections & University Archives (SCUA) department at UCF Libraries is looking for Archives Student Assistants. The mission of SCUA is to provide services to the Library and the University community in support of research, teaching, and service.

The student assists the Archivist in daily collection maintenance activities and other duties as assigned. These duties may include clerical assistance, catalog searching, inventorying collections, shelf reading, and assisting with exhibits, and presentations. Archives assistants report directly to the Archivist, although they may also be assigned to assist other departmental staff as needed. Deadline to apply is August 18 for a September 5 start.

Responsibilities:

• Assist with processing tasks such as sorting, boxing, labeling, and creating inventories.
• Create collection guides and other basic finding aids.
• Page and return materials in the Reading Room from our closed stacks.
• Support Staff Reading Room Reference Desk and register new patrons as needed.
• Research topics for reference queries and/or website content.
• Assist with planning and preparation of exhibits and displays.
• Assist staff in collection maintenance, such as basic preservation tasks and shelf readings.
• Perform general office duties to include but not limited to: photocopying, scanning, shelving, maintaining records, and filing.
• Performing general office duties to include but not limited to: staffing Reading Room Reference Desk, photocopying, scanning, maintaining records, and filing.

A note about work schedules: SCUA is only open Monday through Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Work shifts must be a minimum of three consecutive hours. The ability to work during intersession is a plus.

The Student Learning and Engagement Department at UCF Libraries is looking for Library Student Ambassadors. This department plans, coordinates, and implements instruction and outreach for UCF Libraries. We value student voices and perspectives when planning outreach and engagement activities. Applicants should have a love of libraries and a desire to share that enthusiasm with fellow students.

Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities while in-person interactions are limited due to COVID restrictions.

• Conduct presentations and provide information about library events and services to small and large groups, such as student clubs, student organizations, and classes.
• Participate in campus tabling events, library events, and other library-related activities.

Qualifications

Minimum:

• Be able to work up to 10 hours per week
• Be able to work up to 10 hours per week
• Be available during summer semesters and possibly between semesters
• Be comfortable interacting with and giving presentations to diverse groups of people
• Be active on social media

Preferred:

• Experience in creating, editing and captioning video content

The LibTech area provides a variety of technology related services to library patrons.

Assigned Tasks

• Check in/out LibTech Equipment to patrons
• Inspect & maintain technology materials for damage and proper operation
• Provide basic technical assistance for personal technology devices to access library services
• Assist students with printing and scanning documents
• Shelving of items
• Cleaning equipment and materials
• Provide assistance to patrons locating library books and other materials
• Field LibTech desk phone calls
• Other tasks as needed to support the operation of the LibTech desk and library operations.