Library Assistant

The University of New Mexico; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico invites applications for a Library Assistant at Zollinger Library in Gallup. This Student Employment position supports patrons, circulates materials, shelves books, and helps maintain library operations during open hours.

The role emphasizes customer service, basic computer skills, and reliable attendance. Pay is $12.00 hourly with Work-Study eligibility and evening/Saturday shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Computer literacy and data entry capabilities.
• Word processing proficiency beneficial.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Two references required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Assist patrons with routine informational queries.
• Use 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 printers/copiers, and notify staff if maintenance is required.
• Shift materials to create space and/or distribute the collection on shelves.
• Search for overdue, missing, delinquent materials.
• Keep and compile library statistics.

Skills

Excellent customer service skills

Computer Literacy

Data Entry

Word Processing

Ability to lift 50 lbs.

2 references required

Job description

Requisition ID: req37461

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: 8/18/2026

Position Summary

RESPONSIBILITIES

• 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

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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.