New Mexico Highlands University has announced an open position for a Library Associate in the Reference Section. The role is intended to support the academic and research needs of the university community by providing information and access services.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and at least two years of experience in library, clerical, or customer service work. The pay rate for this position is $42,140.80 per year. The job posting will remain open until filled, and more details are available on the university’s application portal at nmhu.peopleadmin.com/postings/9876.
Responsibilities for the Library Associate include assisting professional librarians with collection development and maintenance, developing subject bibliographies, instructing students and staff in using library resources, promoting library services through tours and materials, conducting inventory of resources, facilitating project management tasks, ordering supplies as needed, generating reports, training and scheduling staff and student assistants, editing databases, overseeing the circulation desk when necessary, supporting interlibrary loan activities, maintaining public services policies and procedures, creating promotional materials for library services, providing assistance at the reference desk both in person and remotely via phone or online helpdesk channels.
The associate will also be responsible for responding to suggestions submitted through various channels within the library; performing weekly door alarm checks; keeping up with job-related reading; maintaining regular attendance; and performing other tasks as directed by the Public Services Librarian.
Candidates should be prepared to work evenings, weekends, odd hours or holidays if required. Occasional travel may also be necessary. Typical schedules vary depending on semester periods but generally fall between Sunday through Thursday afternoons into late evening hours or Monday through Friday during breaks.
