Top 16 Museum library and research Jobs in Florida

Library West User Services - FWS Student Assistant for Weekend and Closing
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- $15.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
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- Windows
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Library West User Services Federal Work Study Student Assistant
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- $15.50 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Microsoft Outlook
- Windows
- University
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Marketing Assistant
DEZER DEVELOPMENT LLC —Orlando, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Marketing
- Databases
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
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Press Manager - Small Craft Advisory Press (Full-time, OPS)
Florida State University —Tallahassee, FL
- Temporary
- Management
- Mid-level
- University
Research Assistant/AssociateProfessor
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Online Application
- Medicine
- Clinic experience
- Mid-level
Research Assistant/Associate Professor
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- $70,000 - $130,000 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Mentoring
Metadata Specialist (Wolfsonian Museum)
Florida International University —Miami, FL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Online Application
- Background check
- Management
- Research
- Flexible schedule
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Assistant Curator of Ichthyology
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- $90,000 - $105,000 a year
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- US work authorization
Student Assistant - TSE - Special Collections (USFSP)
University of South Florida —Saint Petersburg, FL
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Assistant Director, Annual Giving
Rollins College —Winter Park, FL
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Free parking
- Paid holidays
Bruce Greenberg Chair in Atlantic, Caribbean and Latin American Jewish Studies
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Survey Coordinator / Analyst – Level III (Mesophotic Deep Benthic Communities)
Think Tank, inc. —Panama City Beach, FL
- Extended hours
- Current TB test
- 5 years
- Word processing
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Dean of University Libraries
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- Online Application
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Children
10d
Social Media and Content Manager
Museum of Science & History of Jacksonville, Inc. —Jacksonville, FL
- $50,000 - $60,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Hybrid work
- Marketing
- Research
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Postdoctoral Associate
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- $58,656 a year
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Senior level
1d
Security Officer - Part-time
THE FLORIDA HOLOCAUST MUSEUM —Saint Petersburg, FL
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Military
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Library West User Services - FWS Student Assistant for Weekend and Closing

University of Florida -
Gainesville, FL

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Job Details

$15.50 an hour
9 days ago

Qualifications

Customer communication

Full Job Description

JOB NO:

540693

WORK TYPE:

Student Ast

LOCATION:

Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

CATEGORIES:

Libraries/Museums, Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Student Services

DEPARTMENT:

55020200 - LB-HSS BRANCH-CIRCULATION

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Library West User Services -FWS Student Assistant for Weekend and Closing

CLASSIFICATION MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

N/A

JOB DESCRIPTION:

The User & Access Services Unit at Library West is committed to providing welcoming, responsive, and reliable access to UF’s resources and learning spaces. We are hiring friendly, dependable Student Assistants for Fall 2026 to help deliver positive, supportive experiences for all Library West visitors, including students, staff, and members of the community.

As one of the public faces of the Smathers Libraries, Student Assistants greet and assist visitors at the Circulation Desk, share information about library resources, troubleshoot common issues, loan and return materials, and contribute to special projects as needed. This role is essential in maintaining the high-quality service environment that Library West strives to provide.

Weekly schedules are set at the beginning of the semester but may vary based on library hours. Shifts will include closing hours and weekends.

Length Of Employment: Available to start after August 10, 2026, continue through the end of the Fall 2026 semester, and possibly beyond.

Hours: 8-10 hours per week

Work Schedule: The hours for this position will fall between the open hours of Library West and will include shifts on the weekends and weekday closing hours.

Friday | 4:00pm-10:00pm

Saturday | 10:00am-6:00pm

Sunday | 8:00pm-1:15am

Job Duties

Public service library duties include:

Staff the circulation desk on the second floor of Library West
Search the UF catalog to determine the location of library materials and if they are available for checkout
Follow policy and procedure when checking out and returning library materials
Search, retrieve, check out, and return course reserve materials
Answer telephone calls promptly and provide directional assistance for patrons
Assist patrons with general questions and refer them to other staff or faculty members when needed
Assist patrons with operation of printers, scanners, workstations, and other equipment
Assist with other general library duties and/or projects, such as shelving returned materials or supporting other departments
Report missing and damaged library items
Keep workstation clean, sanitized, and stocked
Periodically patrol the library to collect browsed library materials, and report maintenance or technological equipment issues to supervisors
Periodically patrol the library to uphold library policies, as needed
Assist staff members with weekend and weekday closing procedures and/or weekend opening procedures, as needed
Assist in creating displays and other crafts as overseen by staff

EXPECTED SALARY:

$15.50/hr

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Federal Work Study Eligibility REQUIRED - NO EXCEPTIONS!
Must be dependable, punctual, detail-oriented, and courteous
Must be able to consistently work weekends and closing shifts
Ability to manage time and commitments effectively, including scheduled work hours
Ability to follow detailed instructions
Strong oral and written communication skills
Experience with technological skills and applications
Must be able to lift and push up to 25 lbs

PREFERRED:

Previous experience in any library setting
Previous customer service experience
Experience using research databases and/or web searching skills
Knowledge of UF Libraries Catalog and databases
Comfortable in Windows operating system
Previous experience with management applications (Microsoft Teams, Outlook)
Ability to work independently once trained

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS:

To be considered for this position, you must include the following materials:

Any applicants will be required to submit a screenshot of their valid, current Federal Work Study Program award for the Fall 2026 semester. If you have already received your financial aid package for Fall 2026, attach a copy or screenshot of your award eligibility to your application. This may be found in one.ufl.edu.
Attach a copy of your current class schedule for Fall 2026
Upload your resume or CV
Include a list of 3 references
Submit your available hours to work, which must fall within the possible work hours posted above

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This is a time-limited position.

HEALTH ASSESSMENT REQUIRED:

ADVERTISED:

22 Jul 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

APPLICATIONS CLOSE:

05 Aug 2026

Eastern Daylight Time

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