Job Description

Requisition ID
req33183


Working Title
Library Assistant - Access Services


Pay
$12.00 Hourly


Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM


Department
CULLS (107A)


Employment Type
Student Employment


Student Type
Work-Study


Status
Non-Exempt


Background Check Required

For Best Consideration Date
5/15/2025


Position Summary

The University of New Mexico College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (UL&LS) seeks motivated and highly-engaged student employees interested in a challenging and dynamic customer service work environment. Library Assistants are the first point of contact most patrons have with the University Libraries system and take care of most of the day-to-day duties associated with library operations.


Under direct supervision, Library Assistants work with University Libraries staff and students in a team environment to:

• Assist student, faculty and community patrons with discovering and using t library materials.
• Help student patrons learn about and use library resources including course reserves, study rooms, computers and printing.
• Open and/or close University Libraries facilities and ensure the libraries remain a safe and comfortable destination for UNM students and faculty.
• Shelve library materials and ensure that collections are well-organized and accessible
• Participate in special projects as assigned

Successful applicants will have the opportunity for progressively independent work and increased responsibility. Benefits of this position include: learning l research skills that support college academic work; receiving guidance and mentoring from library staff; and developing professional skills such as interpersonal communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Applicants must be capable of working within a team environment. All student employees may be asked to work nights and/or weekends. All UL&LS student employees are employed on a term basis for the current/impending school year. All library student employees must be able to shelf books and perform other physical activities as required. Please submit a resume and cover letter with your application.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications


Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively, and effectively.

Application Instructions


Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.
Required document: Resume

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. University of New Mexico

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Night shift, Weekend work,

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