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Employment Opportunities: Library Specialist, Los Alamos County Library System – 2 Vacancies

The Los Alamos County Library System has up to 2 vacancies for Library Specialist.

JOB TITLE: Library Specialist
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Services/Library
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Librarian, Librarian or Designee

Salary: $20.19-$29.77

To Apply: https://selfservice.losalamosnm.us/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=23155&sreq=1&form=GEN&desc=LIBRARY%20SPECIALIST%20UP%20TO%20TWO%20VACANCIES

Position Summary:
Under general supervision of the Sr. Librarian, Librarian or designee, performs library tasks including providing customer service throughout the library at multiple service points, including acquisitions, cataloging, bibliographic maintenance, sorting and delivering of materials, data entry and public service required to provide the public with orderly and helpful access to library materials. Provides classification/copy and original cataloguing of a variety of library materials. Maintains confidentiality of all privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Library and Information Science, Humanities or related field, or equivalent combination of education and related work experience.
  • Two years of related experience, which may include any combination of the following: working in a bookstore or library; with collections in a museum or educational setting; computerized research on-line or using databases; teaching or training experience; hardware or software support; website editing.
  • If primary task includes Youth Services, must successfully complete a thorough background investigation.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Library and Information Science, or related field.
  • Two years of experience working in a public library.
  • Valid New Mexico driver’s license.