Library Assistant

Requisition ID
req29357

Working Title
Library Assistant

Pay
$12.00 Hourly

Campus
Gallup

Department
Gallup Zollinger Library (741A)

Employment Type
Student Employment

Student Type
Work-Study

Status
Non-Exempt

Background Check Required
No

For Best Consideration Date
5/13/2024

Position Summary

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 of 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications

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.

Application Instructions

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Required Documents: -Cover Letter -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.