Location: Gainesville, FL
Cap-Exempt H-1B Position — No lottery required
**JOB NO:** 539592 **WORK TYPE:** Student Ast **LOCATION:** Main Campus (Gainesville, FL) **CATEGORIES:** Libraries/Museums, Student Services **DEPARTMENT:** 55070000 - LB-SPEC - AREA STUDIES COLLECT **CLASSIFICATION TITLE:** Special Collections Student Assistant- Special and Area Studies Collections (SASC) **CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:** N/A **JOB DESCRIPTION:** **Length Of Employment:** Hiring for summer 2026 **Hours:**Monday – Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. 9-12 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:** $14.50/per hour - FEDERAL WORK STUDY PREFERRED **REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:** - 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 **PREFERRED:** - Ability to lift 25 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 **SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:** An