Library Specialist

Tampa, FL, United StatesJob Identification 42068 Job Category Library Sciences Posting Date 11/07/2025, 09:52 PM Apply Before 11/15/2025, 04:55 AM Degree Level High School Graduate Locations 4202 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL, 33620, US Hiring Salary $40,000 Essential Personnel No Job DescriptionThis position is responsible for working assigned desk shifts and assisting with circulation desk operations, keeping the physical collection in order, making sure materials are accessible to library patrons, and supporting overall operations. This position will be an elevation point for daily operational tasks, ongoing stacks projects, and other front desk and building support areas.Responsibilities Provide routine library and university directional and operational support at the Library Services desk. Perform routine circulation functions by checking out, renewing, and returning library materials and equipment using the ALMA Library Management System. Assists with library patrons' requests for book renewals, holds, searches, lost books, and fine disputes. Advise and assist in the use of library catalog searches in absence of a Library Research Assistant (LRA). Assists with the re-shelving and organization of library items and supplies and continues projects or tasks that have been assigned by supervisor to support circulation or stacks functions. These tasks will be related to material organization to ensure the collection is accessible to library patrons.Provides support to the Public Safety & Facilities department while scheduled. May assist with, but not limited to, head counts, securing items in our Lost and Found, or evaluating an issue to the appropriate department. Responds to and investigates reports of security problems, in the absence of Public Safety & Facilities staff. Contacts University Police to report emergency situations and aids Public Safety & Facilities department staff and students.Provides work direction and trains student employees. Monitors student worker attendance and provides feedback to supervisor. Follows and supports current library policies and procedures; provides suggestions for policies and work procedures based on improvement opportunities.Performs other duties as assigned.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications:This position requires a high school diploma and four years of experience in a customer service environment. Appropriate college coursework may substitute for the required experience. Preferred QualificationsPrevious customer service experience in a fast-paced environment is highly preferred, but not required. Similarly, previous library experience is preferred, but not required.Degree Equivalency Clause: Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree. Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S. SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed: (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree; (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor’s degree; (c) Six years of direct experience for a master’s degree; (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the advertised description of the position of employment. Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310.About UsWorking at USFWith 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 USFThe 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 NoticesThis position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment LawsThe 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 OpportunityThe 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.Similar Jobs