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Employment Opportunity: Library Info Specialist 3, University of New Mexico

The University of New Mexico College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences is hiring a Library Info Specialist 3.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree; at least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Salary: Monthly: $3,802.93 – $5,097.73

Best Consideration Date: 1/27/26

For full job description and to apply: University of New Mexico

The College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) seeks to fill an opening for the role of Library Information Specialist 3. The successful candidate will provide exceptional customer, circulation and reference/information services along with facility oversight to ensure a safe and productive learning environment for the campus community.  Incumbents will bring library experience and skills, a demonstrated service orientation, a proven ability to work effectively in a team environment, strong communication and problem-solving skills, and an interest in learning and growing as a library professional.

The successful candidate will become part of Access Services, a collaborative team that ensures UNM and community users can easily access resources and information across multiple library locations and online. Our services include circulation, resource sharing, technology lending, course reserves, information and research support, and collection maintenance. Within the University Libraries main campus buildings, we provide comfortable and dynamic spaces to support individual and collaborative learning. We also offer programming in library spaces to engage our campus and community with information and ideas.

Incumbents will perform complex and specialized tasks in a fast-paced public services setting within the UL. They will deliver high-quality library services at in-person and online service points, monitor daily operations, participate in implementing and communicating operating policies and procedures, and serve on library services working groups.  They may coordinate, prioritize and oversee the work of other staff and/or student employees. Regular work assignments may involve service and process improvement including updating documentation to support established procedures and workflows. Contributing to creating a welcoming and inclusive environment for all library users is an ongoing expectation.

This position is based in Zimmerman Library with an anticipated 8-hour workday Monday through Friday between 6:30am – 6:30pm depending on operational needs, with occasional support for evening/weekend hours required.

The University Environment

UNM is a Tier I Research Institution. To support UNM’s campus constituents and colleagues, the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (CULLS) affirms its commitment to honor diversity, ensure fairness and access, and create an environment where all employees are treated respectfully.