Department Summary:The Library Services Department in the USF Tampa campus library supports USF faculty and graduate student research productivity and teaching by being the front point of contact for many of our patrons and managing varied functions, including circulation, course reserves, and stacks management. Our daily work brings us into contact with globally recognized faculty and researchers. Being a part of the USF Libraries means being a part of a vibrant, creative, and forward-thinking organization.
Job Description:The Stacks Student Assistant supports the daily operations of the USF Tampa campus library by assisting with the organization, maintenance, and accessibility of library collections. This position plays a vital role in ensuring the library stacks are orderly, clean, and easy for patrons to navigate. Student assistants also provide basic directional assistance to library users and support departmental projects that enhance library services and resources.
Required Documentation:- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Class schedule showing enrollment at USF for at least 6 hours
Minimum Qualifications:- Be a current USF Student.
Preferred Qualifications:- Past Library experience
- Experience with Teamwork & collaboration,
- Time management skills & reliability
- Organization & attention to detail
Working at USF\n
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.
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About USF \n
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 .
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Compliance and Federal Notices\n
This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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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.
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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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.
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Equal Employment Opportunity\n
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.
Duties:- Keeping the book stacks dusted, organized, and free of clutter.
- Assisting patrons with direction assistance and locating library materials.
- Assists with shelving, shelf reading, and shifting library materials.
- Retrieving materials using call numbers and searching for items in the library stacks.
- Assist supervisors in projects to further enhance the library and its resources.
- Perform other duties as assigned.