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The University of New Mexico is hiring: Library Assistant in Gallup

The University of New Mexico, Gallup, NM, United States


Responsibilities
Under the general supervision of the Circulation Supervisor, may perform any or all of the following duties:

Assist patrons with routine informational queries

Use the Library’s Circulation system to check materials in and out, create and maintain patron records, and locate and retrieve reserve and ILL materials for patrons

Shelve materials throughout the day

Shelf reading on a daily basis

Clean computers in library and computer lab, monitor the status of printers and copiers, and notify permanent staff if maintenance is required

Shift materials to create space and/or distribute the collection throughout the shelves

Search for overdue, missing, delinquent library materials

Keep and compile library statistics

The Zollinger Library is located in Gallup, N.M., 140 miles west of Albuquerque and is open from 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM Monday through Thursday and from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Friday and Saturday from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

All students must be willing to work 2 nights or 1 night and Saturday per week. Students must be dependable and willing and able to be at work on time. Absences must be coordinated with fellow students so all scheduled hours are covered.

Required Knowledge, Skill, and Abilities

UNM-Gallup student must meet Financial Aid’s requirements to be a Work Study employee

Excellent customer service skills

Computer Literacy

Data Entry

Word Processing

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

2 references required

Preferred Knowledge, Skill, and/or Abilities

Previous experience working in a library or university setting

General knowledge of library procedures and policies

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.

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