Library Technical Assistant II

University of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UCF Libraries is seeking a Library Technical Assistant II to oversee the shelving and maintenance of library materials in the Automated Retrieval Center (ARC) and open stacks, and to schedule and supervise student employee assignments. The position also provides service at the Access Services Department public desk and supports the department’s daily operations. The successful candidate will work on-site at UCF as their primary work location and may serve as a building supervisor alongside other Library Technical Assistant IIs on some weekends and evenings, including opening or closing the library as assigned. The role includes regular physical activity, such as standing for extended periods, bending, reaching overhead, and pushing or pulling book carts.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219(6).
Authorization to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship and H-1B transfers are not available.
Ability to work on-site at UCF as the primary work location.
Ability to stand for extended periods, bend, reach overhead, and push or pull book carts.

Nice To Haves

Library experience, with familiarity with the Library of Congress highly preferred.
Warehouse or logistics experience.
Customer service experience.
Experience in a physical, task-oriented environment requiring sustained repetitive work with minimal supervision.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Maintain library materials in the Automated Retrieval Center and open stacks, including clearing, sorting, storing, picking, and shelving books; auditing bins; reading shelves; and assisting with collection shifting as needed.
Assist with hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating student assistants who perform Stacks and ARC maintenance tasks.
Operate the Access Services desk as needed.
Help ensure smooth department operations; operate the computerized circulation system; provide circulation services and informational and directional assistance to patrons in a friendly, professional manner; and supervise student assistants assigned to the desk.
Process cash and credit-card transactions for library fines and bills, and bill for lost or damaged materials, including books and laptops.
Perform regular physical tasks, including standing for extended periods, bending, reaching overhead, and pushing or pulling book carts.
Serve as a building supervisor on some weekends and/or evenings, and open or close the library as assigned.