Library Specialist bei The University of South Florida Board of Trustees
The University of South Florida Board of Trustees · Saint Petersburg, Vereinigte Staaten Von Amerika · Onsite
- Junior
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The access services library specialist provides excellent customer service to the students, faculty, and community using the library during the weekends during the fall and spring semesters. The person in this position will assist users by answering general inquiries, help reserve study rooms, and check out library materials, including books, course reserves, and laptops.
The specialist works Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sundays 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. late August – early December; mid-January – mid May). During the last week of the semester (mid-December in the fall and early May in the spring), the library specialist’s schedule shifts to accommodate extended operation hours during finals week. The library specialist reports to the Manager, Library Operations, Access Services.
Responsibilities
- Assists library users at the central library service desk by answering general inquiries and helping locate course reserves books, headphones, and laptops to check out. Assists researchers with finding preliminary, suitable information resources. Helps library users reserve study rooms. Checks in and re-shelves returned items.
- Refers library users to research and instruction or student technology center or other services by providing contact information and hours of service.
- Provides general information about university services.
- Assures library users are observing library guidelines and observing quiet study zones.
- Assists in re-shelving loaned materials, tidies collections, assists with shelf reading and shelf maintenance projects.
- Assists with proper library closing procedures each evening.
- Maintains technical proficiency in library and university software.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: High school degree and four years excellent customer service; equivalent education may substitute for required work experience
Preferred qualifications: library experience, experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS) - fulfillment; ability to troubleshoot; familiarity with Library of Congress Classification and Dewey Decimal system; desire to assist student researchers
Company
Working at USF
With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF‘s rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida’s best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state’s 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
About USF
The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF’s Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu.
Compliance and Federal Notices
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws:
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws.
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of South Florida is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on any characteristic protected by law. The University maintains affirmative action programs for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. This job description does not constitute an employment contract.
