Smathers Libraries Undergraduate Intern in Special Projects

Smathers Libraries Undergraduate Intern in Special Projects

• Enrolled as an undergraduate student local to the UF main campus in good academic standing
• Availability to work during Spring and Summer 2027
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, and Teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail

The Marston Science Library is looking for one highly motivated undergraduate student to become our Special Projects Intern for Spring and Summer 2027 for the project “Library Chatbots in Practice: A Survey and Evaluation of Use at U.S. Colleges and Universities”. The project will assess the use of artificial intelligence in library services at U.S. universities. The student selected for the internship will assist us with gathering and synthesizing data on this topic. Duties include developing research criteria, collecting and organizing digital information, sharing results with the project team, and regular project meetings. The internship will culminate with a presentation of findings to library staff and faculty.

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm, 10 hours per week

$15.00/hr

• Enrolled as an undergraduate student local to the UF main campus in good academic standing
• Availability to work during Spring and Summer 2027
• Basic computer skills, familiarity with Google Docs, Microsoft Office Suite, and Teams
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong attention to detail

• Major in computer science or other STEM area
• Interest in library and information sciences
• Interest in Artificial Intelligence tools and agents
• Experience working with large quantitative datasets

In order to be considered, please submit:

• Resumé
• Cover letter
• Suggested: explain how this internship opportunity would benefit your academic journey (Please submit your own original work)
• Class schedule for Spring 2027
• Tentative availability for Summer 2027 (must remain local to campus)

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.