What are the responsibilities and job description for the Student Worker - Library Assistant position at Arizona Christian University?
General Job Brief
The Student Worker - Library Assistant (Student Library Aide) assists the Head Librarian in library operations including but not limited to opening and closing the library; serving library users; maintaining a clean, orderly study environment; helping with basic computer issues; and performing other library tasks.
This role also requires a comprehensive understanding of and commitment to the unique Christian mission and vision of ACU to Transform Culture with Truth, and the ability to advance that mission and vision through the performance of its duties, including person-to-person mentorship and discipleship.
Typical Duties
Customer Service
Help library users find and retrieve information (such as books from the shelves)
Explain and market the library’s resources and services to library users
Troubleshoot basic computer, printer, and copy machine issues and help people with Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Gmail, and related productivity applications
Library Operations
Open and close the library
Monitor library usage
Enforce library policies
Clean and straighten up the library
Check resources in and out using the library’s online catalog
Shelve books and other library resources and ensure that they are in the proper order
Perform other library tasks as assigned
Support of ACU’s Mission and Vision
Routinely provide spiritual support and prayer to students and staff
Demonstrate a mature, Christian faith in line with ACU’s Statement of Faith and Core Commitments
Other Duties and Responsibilities
Collaboration, confidentiality, and integrity are critical to success in this role. Completing other duties and tasks with utmost integrity and professionalism, as directed and not necessarily mentioned in this description, will be expected.
Commitment to the University’s faith statement, mission, and purposes; and an active Christian faith.
Comfort and familiarity with the practice of praying with and for others, including students, faculty, and fellow University staff.
The ability to meaningfully support and encourage students, faculty, and staff from a biblical worldview perspective, using relevant and applicable references from the Old and New Testaments and orthodox Christian writings.
Knowledge
Basic to intermediate knowledge of computers, printers, and copy machines, especially
Windows, Microsoft Office, Google Docs, Gmail, and related productivity applications
Education and Experience
Current student of ACU in good standing - SAP
Some college education preferred
Experience working in higher education, libraries, retail, or tutoring preferred
Must demonstrate financial need
Must complete FAFSA
Ability and Skills
Customer service skills, helping diverse library users (especially college students)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Troubleshooting computer, printer, and copy machine issues
Careful attention to detail
Following written and verbal instructions, policies, and procedures
Alphabetizing and putting things in numerical order
Ability to sit, stand, bend, reach, and lift up to 25 lbs.
Handling cleaning supplies and removing dust, dirt, and trash
Performing repetitive, somewhat tedious tasks often involving hand and wrist movements
Time Required
This position usually works 10-20 hours per week in the afternoons and evenings during the fall and spring semesters. Daytime hours are possible. Applicants should provide their availability, including weekends.
Fair Labor Standards Act
This position is considered to be part-time, non-exempt as provided by the
Federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and any applicable state laws.