Health Sciences Library:

The Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library at the University of Central Florida College of Medicine is a 98% digital library located in Lake Nona, Florida. We are approximately 20 miles from the UCF main campus. Our library's mission is to provide College of Medicine students, staff, faculty, and community with evidence-based information resources using the latest innovative technology, and to foster a warm, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all library users by providing excellent customer service

The Opportunity:

The Library Technical Assistant will assist with a variety of projects within the library, including reference, scholarly communications, electronic resources, and collection development. This opportunity is located at the Harriet F. Ginsburg Health Sciences Library located at UCF - College of Medicine in Lake Nona.

Responsibilities:

• Provides individual instruction on the use of online catalog, and the College of Medicine website, directing patrons to the electronic resources available through the Health Sciences Library.

• Instructs users in the use of library systems and equipment and provide general information on the use of library facilities and services.

• Keeps the supervisor informed about the overall status of the security of the library space and materials.

• Provide basic reference services to library patrons including answering questions on the use of library resources, equipment, and apps from library users in person, via email or phone.

• Assists with circulation of books and materials using the online Alma circulation system.

• Creates and maintains Library Guides, as directed by supervisor.

• Following university guidelines for surplus, removes materials from the library collection.

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent and 0+ years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to .

Preferred Qualifications:

• Currently enrolled in a Master's degree in Library and Information Science/Studies

• Prior experience in a public library, academic library, hospital library, or school media center.

• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and verbally.

• Experience with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, Outlook etc.).

• Comfortable using computers, laptops, iPads, and other technology.

Special Instructions to the Applicants:

In addition to your application it is highly encouraged to submit a cover letter and resume.

Are you ready to unleash YOUR potential?

As a next-generation public research university and Forbes-ranked top employer in Florida, we are a community of thinkers, doers, creators, innovators, healers, and leaders striving to create broader prosperity and help shape a better future. No matter what your role is, when you join Knight Nation, you'll play an integral role at one of the most impactful universities in the country. You'll be met with opportunities to connect and collaborate with talented faculty, staff, and students across 13 colleges and multiple campuses, engaging in impactful work that makes a positive difference. Your time at UCF will provide you with many meaningful opportunities to grow, you'll work alongside talented colleagues on complex projects that will challenge you and help you gain new skills and you'll have countless rewarding experiences that go well beyond a paycheck.

Are Benefits Important to You?

State Benefits eligibility for OPS employees are subject to criteria established by the State of Florida. The state's benefits administrator, People First, determines eligibility and coordinates enrollment. If this position becomes eligible for state benefits the employee will be notified directly by People First. OPS positions are not entitled to paid time off.

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF's expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.