Library Operations Specialist

INSTITUTE OF AMERICAN INDIAN &; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

IAIA Library seeks a qualified individual to support administrative tasks, circulation, and bookstack maintenance under the Library Director. You will assist patrons with collections and technology and help ensure IAIA's mission and core values are upheld.

A 40-hour work week Sunday–Thursday; duties include managing materials, processing purchases, preparing reports, and supervising student workers. The role requires collaboration with staff and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Bachelor’s degree with at least two years’ experience with libraries (preferred), archives, or museums.
• Combination of education and experience may fulfill minimum requirements; IAIA welcomes diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Assist Library Director in all aspects of department operations.
• Maintain library areas, bookstacks, and signage.
• Oversee circulation tasks including course reserves and interlibrary loans.
• Prepare reports and gather statistics as needed.
• Supervise student workers and train them in library procedures.

Skills

Library systems

Office applications

Interpersonal skills

Oral & written communication

Independent work

Team collaboration

Indigenous cultural awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

2 years library experience

Tools

OCLC

Microsoft Office

Adobe

LibApps

Canva

Job description

IAIA Library seeks a qualified individual to support administrative tasks, circulation, and bookstack maintenance under the Library Director. You will assist patrons with collections and technology and help ensure IAIA's mission and core values are upheld.

A 40-hour work week Sunday–Thursday; duties include managing materials, processing purchases, preparing reports, and supervising student workers. The role requires collaboration with staff and respectful engagement with Indigenous communities.