Library Assistant II

University of Florida•Gainesville, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Library Assistant II is responsible for conducting circulation functions in the Legal Information Center. They work under the supervision of Associate-in-Law. This role involves assisting patrons at the Circulation Desk, managing check-ins and check-outs using an integrated online library system, updating patron and bibliographic records, and assisting patrons with locating materials. The position also includes opening and closing the library, monitoring facilities and security, ensuring patron compliance with policies, and assisting with shelving, shelf reading, inventory, and other assigned projects. Additionally, the Library Assistant II coordinates and maintains the UF Law Scholarship Repository and related digital scholarship platforms, communicating with faculty and journals to ensure accurate uploading and organization of scholarship. The role also involves maintaining the collection by filing, shelving, and updating looseleaf services and supplemental materials, and working on other library projects as needed, including policy updates and team projects.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of library, or relevant experience; or any equivalent combination of experience, training and/or education.

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with integrated library systems.
Experience with interlibrary loan or document delivery processes.
Ability to manage multiple requests accurately and efficiently.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work professionally and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

Conduct circulation functions in the Legal Information Center.
Assist patrons at the Circulation Desk and respond to requests via phone and email.
Check materials in and out using the integrated online library system.
Update patron and bibliographic records.
Assist patrons with locating materials in the collection and in other libraries.
Open and close the library as required.
Monitor and report facilities and securities issues.
Ensure patron compliance with library policies.
Assist with shelving, shelf reading, inventory, shifting, and other projects as assigned.
Coordinate and maintain the UF Law Scholarship Repository and related digital scholarship platforms.
Communicate with faculty members, law school journals, centers, and clinics to ensure their scholarship and publications are accurately uploaded, organized, and maintained.
Maintain the collection through filing, shelving, and updating looseleaf services pocket parts, and other supplemental materials.
Work on other library projects as needed including updates to policies and participation in team projects.