Circulation Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Albuquerque, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico's Law Library is seeking a Circulation Assistant to support public service operations. You will handle circulation transactions, assist patrons in person and by phone, and help with copying, shelving, room reservations, and basic account management.

This student role requires evening/weekend shifts and current enrollment at UNM, with a commitment to accurate, friendly service to faculty, students, attorneys, and the public.

Qualifications

• Basic library operations knowledge preferred but not required.
• Teamwork and customer service oriented mindset are essential.
• Ability to assist a wide variety of patrons respectfully.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with circulation in person and by telephone.
• Process charging, discharging, and renewing materials using WorldShare.
• Assist with copying, printing, and public patron account tasks.
• Manage shelving, reshelving, and location-based material placement.
• Schedule study rooms, sell parking permits, and deliver documents as needed.
• Perform opening/closing procedures and report incidents.

Skills

Computer skills

Library experience

Teamwork

Public service

Patron service

Communication skills

Hardworking

Job description

Circulation Assistant

Pay

$12.00 Hourly

Campus

Main - Albuquerque, NM

Department

Law Library (963A)

Employment Type

Student Employment

Student Type

Student Employment

Status

Non-Exempt

For Best Consideration Date

9/9/2026

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Circulation Managers and other LawLibrary staff, supports the public service mission of the Law Library byassisting library patrons with circulation services in person and by telephone,requiring understanding of basic library functions. The UNM Law Library servesa wide variety of patrons including law school faculty, staff, and students,practicing attorneys and court personnel, and the general public. The Libraryis typically open seven days a week during the year including Fall and Springsemesters, Intersession’s and Summers. This position requires evening andweekend shifts and all interested applicants must currently be enrolled at UNM.Also you will be answering directional questions and referring patrons toappropriate library service points. You will respond to patron’s questions inperson and by telephone regarding library hours, circulation statuses, policiesand procedures. You will refer patrons to reference librarians for referenceassistance, as needed. Charging, discharging, and renewing library materialsusing the circulation module of WorldShare Management integrated librarysystem. You will assist patrons with photocopying, printing, and assist themwith basic functions of the public patron account manager system. You will collect materials from study carrels andtables, browsing areas, and the book drop. You will also sort, shelve andshelf-read library materials by location and call numbers. You will bescheduling library study rooms to law students, selling parking permits tolibrary patrons, and delivering documents to various individuals within the LawSchool after the request has been processed by librarians. You will be asked to perform opening and closing procedures forthe library according to library procedures manual. You will provide stackmaintenance including physically shifting library collections and responding toalarms, report incidents to appropriate staff members, and contacts authoritiesin the event of emergency. You may be asked to assist staff members in otherlibrary departments, such as Library Systems and the Journals. There will be other projects as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills
• Library experience a plus, although not required
• Be committed to a teamwork environment
• Good public/customer service skills, ability to assist a wide variety of
• Library patrons in a respectful manner; patrons can include Law School
• faculty, staff, and students, as well as practicing attorneys and court
• personnel, and the general public.
• Hard working, trustworthy, accurate and efficient.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisionswithout regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or anyother protected class.