Library Info Specialist 3

The College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) seeks to fill an opening for the role of Library Information Specialist 3. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer, circulation and reference/information services along with facility oversight to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for the campus community. Incumbents will bring library experience and skills, a demonstrated service orientation, a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and an interest in learning and growing as a library professional.

The successful candidate will become part of Access Services, a collaborative team that ensures UNM and community users can easily access resources and information across multiple library locations and online. Our services include circulation, resource sharing, technology lending, course reserves, information and research support, and collection maintenance. Within the University Libraries main campus buildings, we provide comfortable and dynamic spaces to support individual and collaborative learning. We also offer programming in library spaces to engage our campus and community with information and ideas.

Incumbents will perform complex and specialized tasks in a fast-paced public services setting within the UL. They will deliver high-quality library services at in-person and online service points, monitor daily operations, participate in implementing and communicating operating policies and procedures, and serve on library services working groups. They may coordinate, prioritize and oversee the work of other staff and/or student employees. Regular work assignments may involve service and process improvement including updating documentation to support established procedures and workflows. Contributing to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all library users is an ongoing expectation.

This position is based in Zimmerman Library with an anticipated 8-hour workday Monday through Friday between 6:30am - 6:30pm depending on operational needs, with occasional support for evening/weekend hours required.

The University Environment

UNM is a Tier I Research Institution. To support UNM's campus constituents and colleagues, the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (CULLS) affirms its commitment to honor diversity, ensure fairness and access, and create an environment where all employees are treated respectfully.

CULLS includes the University Libraries, the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences (OILS) academic program, and the UNM Press. University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries. University Libraries contains over 3 million volumes and includes three central campus libraries: Centennial Science & Engineering Library, Fine Arts & Design Library, and Zimmerman Library (humanities, social sciences, and education). A fourth facility, the South Campus Repository, serves as a long-term offsite repository for library collections.

Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

1. Experience with circulation and information services in a library setting including services delivered in person, and by phone, email, chat, and text.
2. Experience with library collections maintenance.
3. Experience working independently with building and facilities responsibilities, including safety and security.
4. Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of specialized software (SpringShare products, ILS products, ILL products).
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
6. Demonstrated commitment to serving a diverse population of students, employees, and community members.

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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.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.