About this role
Student Intern, (Peer) Research Assistant, Library
Location
Sarasota, Florida, United States
Job Type Part-Time
Job Number 00961
Division Library E & G-Shared
Opening Date 10/06/2026
Closing Date 1/8/2027 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Benefits
Description
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Peer research assistants will offer entry reference help during evenings, weekends, and other times when faculty librarians are not available, and may offer services in students' native language.
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Examples of Duties
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Conducting entry-level reference interviews. Assisting student patrons with research queries and strategies and citation management tools. Assisting faculty librarians with preparation for class instruction sessions. Shadowing faculty librarians during workshops and presentations. Working with faculty librarians to develop a presentation for an internship symposium/capstone.
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Assess needs in an academic and professional setting and tailor reference interviews to the individual. Ability to revise expectations and goals for outcomes as patrons refine research questions.
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Ability to inform and encourage peers and patrons in the pursuit of academically honest and ethical research practices, evaluate sources of information, and identify significant gaps in best practice
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Contribute to improving reference interview processes and shared library service tools.
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Evaluate information sources for credibility and guide patrons in ethical, academically honest research practices.
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Demonstrate clear, professional oral and written communication during reference interviews and when assisting patrons.
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Other duties as assigned
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Minimum Qualifications
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Good academic standing, successful completion of Peer Research Assistant ISP
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Required enrollment in professional experience by design course
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Preferred Qualifications
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Proficiency or fluency in Spanish or Portuguese
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All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship, including but not limited to non-immigrant visas, such as H1B, STEM, or F1, now and in the future.
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New College of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and educational provider committed to a policy of non-discrimination for any member of the NCF community on the basis of race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veterans' status, marital status, or any other legally protected group status. This policy applies to faculty, staff, students, volunteers, visitors, applicants, and contractors in a manner consistent with applicable laws, regulations, ordinances, orders, and University policies, procedures, and processes.
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Benefits vary by position, please visit the benefits page for more information.
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Employer
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New College of Florida
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Address
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5800 Bay Shore Rd
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Sarasota, Florida, 34243
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Website