Library Assistant

University of New Mexico; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 1,653,000 - 2,314,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of New Mexico Gallup Zollinger Library in Gallup, NM, is seeking a Library Assistant. This Student Employment work-study position supports circulation, shelving, and patron services, with a pay of $12.00 hourly and a 2-night/1-night-plus-Saturday schedule.

Under supervision, you will check materials in/out, maintain patron records, shelve items, perform shelf reading, and assist with library statistics. Must be Work-Study eligible and provide two references.

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Customer service

Computer literacy

Data entry

Word processing

Lift 50 lbs

Two references

Education

Work-Study eligible

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

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Under the general supervision of the Circulation Supervisor may perform any or all of the following duties:

• 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

The 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.

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.

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.