Circulation, Systems & Facilities Assistant

The UNM Law Library seeks a Library Information Specialist 1. This position reports to the Access Services and Facilities Coordinator and has an anticipated schedule of Monday-Friday 9am to 6pm.

This position will provide information services to law library users including the law school community, the state's legal community, and the public. They will also help maintain library systems and the facility by performing defined routine technical and clerical tasks under direct supervision. A successful candidate will be a self-motivated individual who works well within a team and enjoys organization, using their analytical skills, and working with library users. They will be expected to collaborate with coworkers, provide regular progress reports, and meet deadlines.

Main duties include:

1. Staff the Law Library Circulation Desk, providing guidance and assistance to library users regarding general and specific information about the library and its resources.

2. Assist with facilities and collection maintenance activities and projects.

3. Utilize specialized databases to perform and oversee routine Circulation, Systems, and Facilities tasks.

4. Resolve routine operational problems and provide first-level troubleshooting for library technology.

5. Carry out and communicate policies pertaining to the Library's services, operations, and activities.

See the Position Description for additional information.

• All regular, non-temporary positions assigned to this classification are represented by a labor union and subject to the terms and conditions of the US-UNM Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Employees who provide services or work in patient care or clinical areas are required to be in compliance with the University's influenza vaccination requirement.

High school diploma or GED; at least 1 year 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.

• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Outlook
• Completing work in PC and mobile environments
• Use of a variety of Internet browsers
• Experience using an integrated library system, specifically
  the circulation and course reserve modules of OCLC's World Management System
  (WMS)
• Experience providing circulation services to library patrons
• Experience performing library stack maintenance
• Ability to ensure the facility is clean, safe, and
  well-maintained

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visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

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.