Student Library Aide — Customer Service & Shelving (Evenings/Sat)

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

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.