Reference and Outreach Librarian Job at University of New Mexico in Albuquerque
University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM, United States
Position Summary
The UNM School of Law Library seeks an experienced Reference and Outreach Librarian. This position reports to the Reference and Outreach Supervisor and is assigned to work full‑time at the School of Law.
Main duties include:
Provide complex and specialized reference services, both remotely and in‑person, by assisting library patrons who are engaged in legal research.
Complete legal research projects with varying levels of complexity and with both short‑term and long‑term deadlines.
Provide legal research instruction to students, legal and information professionals, and other patron groups.
Assist with public services, collections, and systems projects.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 4 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctorate
Master of Library Science or equivalent
Experience using technology tools for teaching, presentations, promotional campaigns, or digital content creation
Skill in the use of the Springshare suite
Ability to build and maintain relationships and coordinate projects with the greater UNM community; faculty and students from other educational institutions, the New Mexico legal community, state and tribal government and court system employees, public libraries, and members of the general public
Experienced in University of New Mexico systems and administrative processes
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.
Include a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (supervisory preferred).
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Law Library (963A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,884.53 - $5,399.33
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
4/2/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
No
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.
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The UNM School of Law Library seeks an experienced Reference and Outreach Librarian. This position reports to the Reference and Outreach Supervisor and is assigned to work full‑time at the School of Law.
Main duties include:
Provide complex and specialized reference services, both remotely and in‑person, by assisting library patrons who are engaged in legal research.
Complete legal research projects with varying levels of complexity and with both short‑term and long‑term deadlines.
Provide legal research instruction to students, legal and information professionals, and other patron groups.
Assist with public services, collections, and systems projects.
See the Position Description for additional information.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree; at least 4 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.
Preferred Qualifications
Juris Doctorate
Master of Library Science or equivalent
Experience using technology tools for teaching, presentations, promotional campaigns, or digital content creation
Skill in the use of the Springshare suite
Ability to build and maintain relationships and coordinate projects with the greater UNM community; faculty and students from other educational institutions, the New Mexico legal community, state and tribal government and court system employees, public libraries, and members of the general public
Experienced in University of New Mexico systems and administrative processes
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.
Include a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (supervisory preferred).
Campus
Main - Albuquerque, NM
Department
Law Library (963A)
Employment Type
Staff
Staff Type
Regular - Full-Time
Term End Date
Status
Exempt
Pay
Monthly: $3,884.53 - $5,399.33
Benefits Eligible
This is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB Statement
As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check Required
Yes
For Best Consideration Date
4/2/2026
Eligible for Remote Work
No
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.
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