MISSION, VISION, VALUES:
Aquinas College, an inclusive educational community rooted in the Catholic and Dominican traditions,
provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective, emphasizes career preparation focused on
leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit
of truth and the common good.
Aquinas College is recognized as the exceptional Catholic liberal arts college that prepares individuals for
careers of leadership and service in developing a sustainable and just global community. Aquinas College
is recognized by its values: Faith, Service, Learning and Community.
Aquinas College prides itself as a leader in sustainability, and this requires the participation of every
member of the college community. In this regard, employees and their supervisors are expected to
engage in the process of “appreciative inquiry” to identify ways that each position can advance
sustainability in the employment experience.
Summary and Purpose:
Library staff position designed to oversee student assistants, provide level-two patron assistance, and
support essential functions such as building management and security, equipment management, and
general projects.
Note: Duties and responsibilities listed above may be prioritized or changed at the position’s Supervisor discretion.
Responsibilities/Dues/Tasks/Essential Functions:
● Circulation Services: Staff circulation desk, check library items in and out
● Student Support: Provide direction and support to student assistants
● Security: Maintain safe library environment; maintain awareness of and communicate potential
student, collection, building threats to supervisor and/or campus safety when appropriate.
● Patron Assistance: Assist library users in navigating the library collections, services, and website;
answer technology and printing questions, and provide referrals to librarians or other appropriate
staff on campus.
● Cleaning and organizing: Maintain clean and organized library spaces and collections
● Communication: Communicate clearly and promptly with student assistants, patrons, and AQ staff
● Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, and Skill Requirements
● Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully
● Ability to work independently
● General knowledge of library and college operations
● Attention to detail
● Some schedule flexibility will be useful
● Ability to follow instructions
● Supervisory experience strongly preferred
● General technical proficiency, familiarity with Google and Office tools, troubleshooting
Work Environment & Physical Demands
● Ability to stand and sit for long periods of me, push a book cart, stoop, bend, walk, and lift up to 20
pounds
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Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
Aquinas College is an equal opportunity employer and an inclusive educational community rooted in the
Catholic Dominican tradition. Aquinas College provides a liberal arts education with a global perspective,
emphasizes career preparation focused on leadership and service to others, and fosters a commitment
to lifelong learning dedicated to the pursuit of truth and the common good. Aquinas College values:
Faith, Learning, Service and Community.