Circulation, Systems & Facilities Assistant

Library Info Specialist 1

Requisition ID req29811 Working Title Circulation, Systems & Facilities Assistant Position Grade 07 Position Summary

The UNM Law Library seeks a Circulation, Systems & Facilities Assistant. This position reports to the Access Services and Facilities Coordinator and has an anticipated schedule of Monday-Thursday 11am to 8pm and 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:

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

• Assist with facilities and collection maintenance activities and projects, including shifting large amounts of books within the Law Collection, relocating library furniture as needed, dismantling office furniture for surplus, and receiving boxes of books for processing.

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

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

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

• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in:

o Microsoft Word;

o Microsoft Excel;

o Microsoft Outlook;

o Completing work in PC and mobile environments;

o 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.

• Ability to analyze and solve problems.

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

• Knowledge of customer service standards and procedures.

• Knowledge of library principles, practices, and terminology.

• Ability to develop professional knowledge and skills through appropriate training.

Additional Requirements Campus Main

• Albuquerque, NM Department Law Library (963A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular

• Full-Time Term End Date Status Non-Exempt Pay Hourly: $16.72 - $18.97 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 7/1/2024 Eligible for Remote Work Yes Eligible for Remote Work Statement Once fully trained, the position is eligible for remote work up to 1 day (8 hours) per week, performed in-state. Remote hours are dependent on the business needs of the unit and are subject to manager approval and periodic revision if needed. 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.

In addition to the fully completed UNMJobs application, please submit a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references. Be sure to include all of your professional employment history in your 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.