This position requires potential employees to be willing and able to do multiple physical and social tasks for the Shimberg Health Sciences Library.
Student Assistants will be expected to retrieve, shift, and shelve books in correct order. They will lift, rearrange, and move furniture and supplies. They will also routinely make sweeps of the library to look for any disturbances or security issues.
They will also be required to monitor doors to assist patrons attempting entry. They must be able to communicate instructions and questions clearly and follow strict guidelines. They must be comfortable communicating in person, phone and electronically. They will also give limited assistance to passport applicants. Customer service skills are a high priority.
Student Assistants will assist with scanning and sending articles for interlibrary loans and communicate with the ILL staff. They will also assist with charging and discharging library materials for patrons.
Student Assistants will help monitor, approve and check out study rooms. They will explain and answer questions about study-room policies. They will provide basic assistance with library resources, such as the catalog and databases, and direct them to other library staff when necessary.
Student Assistants will also help library staff with projects and events.
They will also be required to assist with other duties as needed.
You must:
Be degree-seeking; and
Be SAP eligible for federal financial aid; and
Be actively enrolled at least half-time
Your FAFSA will be evaluated for financial need to determine your eligibility. If eligible, you will be offered an award package that may include FWS.
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.
