Temporary Library Assistant

NMSU Conference Services; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The NMSU Library is seeking a reliable, self-motivated Library Service Assistant to join our night-shift team. This position provides critical guidance to library patrons, manages circulation desks, and ensures smooth late-night operations.

Operating with minimal supervision, you will oversee routine tasks, utilize automated library databases, and help maintain our collections. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in an independent work environment, possess excellent customer service

Qualifications

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Comfort using computer databases and automated software.
• Leadership potential to train and guide student workers.
• High reliability and commitment to the late-night schedule.

Responsibilities

• Patron Support: Assist visitors with general and specific inquiries regarding library resources, services, and facility layouts.
• Circulation Desk Operations: Staff public service desks, process library materials check-ins/check-outs, and navigate automated database systems.
• Policy Communication: Clearly explain and enforce library policies regarding unit services, operations, and safety activities to patrons.
• Collection Maintenance: Support ongoing collection care, inventory organization, shelving, and special unit projects.
• Student Leadership: Lead, train, and guide student employees, manage student work schedules, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
• General Support: Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned to support the night-shift operation.

Skills

Customer service

Communication skills

Independent work

Computer databases

Leadership potential

Education

High School diploma or higher

Tools

Library databases

Job description

• 503927
• Las Cruces, New Mexico, United States
• Temporary Staff
• Temporary Staff
• Closing at: Aug 19 2026 - 23:55 MDT

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Department Contact: Leticia Phetteplace, 575-646-1808, [e-mail]

Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants

Advertising Summary: The NMSU Library is seeking a reliable, self-motivated Library Service Assistant to join our night-shift team. This position provides critical guidance to library patrons, manages circulation desks, and ensures smooth late-night operations. Operating with minimal supervision, you will oversee routine tasks, utilize automated library databases, and help maintain our collections. This role is ideal for individuals who thrive in an independent work environment, possess excellent customer service skills, and prefer late-night working hours.

• This is a temporary appointment with a predetermined end date not to exceed 1 year and is subject to an earlier termination if necessary. Temporary employees have no entitlement or expectation of continued employment during or beyond the appointment period.

Position Details

Position Title: Temporary Library Assistant

College/Division: Library

Department: 390225-LIBRARY ACCESS SERVICES

Location: Las Cruces

Offsite Location (if applicable):

Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 15.45

Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 0.74 maximum

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).

Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable

Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Graveyard Shift

If Not a Standard Work Schedule: Part-Time, Graveyard Shift

Job Duties and Responsibilities: - Patron Support: Assist visitors with general and specific inquiries regarding library resources, services, and facility layouts.

• Circulation Desk Operations: Staff public service desks, process library materials check-ins/check-outs, and navigate automated database systems.
• Policy Communication: Clearly explain and enforce library policies regarding unit services, operations, and safety activities to patrons.
• Collection Maintenance: Support ongoing collection care, inventory organization, shelving, and special unit projects.
• Student Leadership: Lead, train, and guide student employees, manage student work schedules, and ensure compliance with established procedures.
• General Support: Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned to support the night-shift operation.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.

Equivalent Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently with minimal direct supervision.
• Comfort using computer databases and automated software.
• Leadership potential to train and guide student workers.
• High reliability and commitment to the late-night schedule.

Special Certification/Licensure

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.

Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.

Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

Recruitment Summary
We are New Mexico’s land-grant institution and a comprehensive research university dedicated to teaching, research public service and outreach at all levels. NMSU is a welcoming community of talented faculty, staff and students who are working together to make a difference. We are a NASA Space Grant College, a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI), a minority-serving institution (MSI) and home to the first Honors College in New Mexico. We offer an accessible education that shapes bright futures.

NMSU provides learning opportunities to a diverse population of students and community members at four campuses, Cooperative Extension offices located in each of New Mexico’s 33 counties, 12 research and science centers, and through distance education.

NMSU Global Campus

Since 1888, NMSU has proudly embodied this tradition, building relationships that last a lifetime while serving students who want to earn their degree and grow in their field. Today, NMSU Global Campus provides flexible, career-focused online education that helps our students transform their lives – and the lives of the people they love – through over 70 degree and certificate programs, skill-building microlearning courses, and career and talent development.

NMSU Main Campus

Located in Las Cruces, NM, New Mexico State University's 900-acre main campus is located at the crossroads of I-10 and I-25 in the Southwestern United States. As a thriving center of higher education, deeply rooted in the regional tradition, its role as a comprehensive university is recognized throughout the state.

Doña Ana Community College

Founded in 1973 in collaboration with local school districts to support occupational education, DACC is now a leading community college that provides transformative educational opportunities that meet the workforce needs of Doña Ana County. With a focus on access, innovation and excellence, DACC offers over ninety degrees and certificates, adult education, specialized workforce training, and small business assistance.

Alamogordo Campus

Established in 1958 to serve the needs of the airmen and families stationed at Holloman Air Force Base located only 10 miles west of Alamogordo, NMSUA is a community college with a long history of excellence that is supported by a caring community of hard-working students and dedicated faculty and staff. The campus is situated “on the hill” above Alamogordo and provides inspiring views of the city and the Tularosa Basin, offering the perfect venue for creative and motivated learning.

Grants Campus

NMSU Grants was established as a branch of New Mexico State University in 1968 through the cooperative efforts of New Mexico State University and Grants Municipal Schools. As a two-year branch community college, NMSU Grants serves the local communities in Cibola and McKinley counties, including the Pueblos of Acoma, Laguna, and Zuni, as well as Tohajiilee, San Mateo, San Rafael, Cubero, the City of Grants, and the Village of Milan.

Special Instructions to Applicants

The electronic application is the *official* document that will be used to qualify applicants. Paper/email documents will not be accepted. Required documents must be attached to this application.

EEO Statement

New Mexico State University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, military service, or other non-merit factor.

Requesting an Accommodation

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