Library Info Specialist 2

The University of New Mexico•Albuquerque, NM

13h•Onsite

About The Position

The College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) seeks a temporary Library Information Specialist 2 for 4 months to provide excellent customer, circulation, and reference services along with facility oversight to ensure a safe and productive learning environment. The successful candidate will bring library and/or public service provision experience and skills, a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, and interest in learning new skills. They will monitor daily operations and participate in implementing and communicating operating policies and procedures. They will perform moderately complex and specialized tasks in a fast-paced public service setting within University Libraries and may coordinate, prioritize, and oversee the work of other staff and/or student employees. Regular work assignments may involve service and process improvement. Contributing to the creation of an inclusive environment for all library users is an ongoing responsibility. The position is based in Zimmerman Library with the following anticipated schedule during the academic semester: Sunday–Thursday, 3:30 PM–12:00 AM. During summer and intersession periods, the position would generally follow a Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–6:00 PM schedule, though weekend day shifts may occasionally be required. The anticipated schedule will be discussed with candidates during the recruitment process and confirmed at the time of hire. Work schedules remain subject to change based on operational need. The successful candidate will join Access Services, the team that helps UNM and community library users access information by providing services across multiple library buildings and online in the areas of circulation, resource sharing (Interlibrary Loan/Document Delivery), technology lending, course reserves, information and research help, and collection maintenance. Within the UL’s main campus buildings, we provide comfortable and dynamic spaces to support individual and collaborative learning. We also offer programming within library spaces to engage our campus and community with information and ideas. The Access Services team is based in three open library facilities on UNM’s Central Campus and the high bay, high density repository on UNM’s South Campus. Zimmerman is the state’s largest library located at the heart of the state’s flagship university. This 300,000 square foot building is home to over a million volumes, the Center for Southwest Research, the Organization, Information, and Learning Sciences Department, the Adobe Creative Commons, the Indigenous Nations Library Program, and a variety of student spaces designed for both individual study and group activity. See the Position Description for additional information.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
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.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing a variety of specialized library tasks that require attention to detail and correctly implementing procedures.
Experience with customer service including services delivered in person, by phone, email, chat, and/or text.
Experience working independently with facilities responsibilities including opening/closing, building oversight, safety protocols, security reporting, and emergency response.
Demonstrated use of Microsoft Office Suite and knowledge of specialized software (SpringShare products, ILS products, ILL products).
Demonstrated commitment to working effectively and collegially in a team-based environment within a diverse campus community.

Responsibilities

Provide excellent customer, circulation, and reference services.
Provide facility oversight to ensure a safe and productive learning environment.
Monitor daily operations.
Participate in implementing and communicating operating policies and procedures.
Perform moderately complex and specialized tasks in a fast-paced public service setting.
Coordinate, prioritize, and oversee the work of other staff and/or student employees.
Contribute to service and process improvement.
Contribute to the creation of an inclusive environment for all library users.