University of South Florida Libraries is hiring: Library Coordinator in Saint Pe

Overview

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Locations: 140 7th Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL, 33701, US

Hiring Salary: $50,000

Job Identification: 41887

Job Category: Library Sciences

Posting Date: 10/20/2025, 01:01 PM

Apply Before: 11/10/2025, 02:01 PM

Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree

Essential Personnel: No

Note: This description includes basic role information and standard notices included by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Oversees the nightly operation of the library during evening and late-night hours. Assists staff and student assistants completing their work assignments and projects.
• Assists library users at the central library service desk by answering general inquiries and helping locate and check out library materials such as course reserves books, headphones and laptops. Assists researchers finding preliminary, suitable information resources. Helps library users reserve study rooms. Checks in returned items.
• Refers evening and late-night library users to research and instruction, student technology center, Innovative Education (InEd) or other services by providing contact information and hours of service.
• Provides general information about university services.
• Monitors library entrance and activity on all floors, making sure library users are observing library guidelines and quiet study zones.
• Oversees stacks maintenance.
• Responds to patron concerns and deescalates patron issues following established library and university policies and procedures and follows up by reporting the incidents to the Manager, Coordinator of building operations, and Campus Dean.
• Follows proper library closing procedures and makes sure all people have exited the library each evening or late night and secures all doors at closing.
• Maintains technical proficiency in library and university software.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: This position requires a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate field with two years of work experience in a library. Appropriate college coursework may substitute for the required experience.

Preferred Qualifications: Library Experience. Experience with Integrated Library Systems (ILS) - Alma fulfillment preferred. Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and problem solve. Knowledge of the Library of Congress Classification and Dewey Decimal System.

About Us

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.

About USF

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). The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion.

Compliance and Federal Notices

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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.