The University of New Mexico Taos Campus is hiring a Manager Library Operations.
For best consideration: 10/27/2025
For full details and to apply: UNM Career Site
UNM-Taos is excited to announce an external competitive search for a Manager Library Operations. The University of New Mexico, Taos Library, invites applications for a full-time position that is onsite at the UNM-Taos Klauer Campus. Salary is $61,131.20-$71,406.40 annually.
Under the general supervision of the Dean of Instruction, the Manager Library Operations provides leadership for the development, assessment, administration and oversight of all library services, including, but not limited to: public and technical services (including all original cataloging and direct oversight of copy cataloging activities), facilities, equipment needs, library budget planning, collection development, library instruction and faculty outreach, acquisitions, student technology lending program, and computer operations. Supervises and evaluates full-time/part-time library staff. Represents the UNM-Taos Campus Library on various campus and state committees.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Manage all aspect of the day-to-day library operations in a collaborative environment.
Serves as an advocate for the Library and promotes its services and resources.
Develops, maintains and oversees department budget/procurement/resources according to University Policy.
Formulates and executes library policies and procedures, as appropriate.
Supervises the staff within the Library (includes work allocation and scheduling, professional development, performance evaluation and makes recommendation for personnel actions).
Encourages and promotes the development of staff members within the library.
May review, evaluate and select library materials in areas of expertise for library collection development, and may serve as a liaison to teaching faculty.
Maintains databases and library data/statistics
Facilitates the implementation of software platform configuration and settings, as well as additional non-programming implementation tasks.
Maintains library databases and licenses.
Serves as the representative for the University for all library related initiatives internally and externally for the campus
Demonstrated commitment to the University Mission and Vision
As a key steward of regional history and culture, the Manager Library Operations will manage and further develop the Senator Carlos Cisneros and Healy Foundation Land Grant and Acequia Archives. Established in collaboration with acequia associations, this archive is a dedicated repository of historical acequia documents, some of which date back centuries. This collection preserves unique records of the region’s original commissioners, their infrastructure projects, legal histories, and the complex community challenges they navigated. The Manager Library Operations will play an essential role in community conversations, curating and expanding this distinctive historical resource, and connecting UNM-Taos with its rich cultural heritage.
Drawing on nationally recognized and research-based practices, such as Guided Pathways, UNM-Taos is committed to academic excellence, which starts with professionals who advise, instruct, and support students in achieving their educational and career goals. In this way, our campus promotes an environment of learning, encourages a growth mindset, and prioritizes continuous improvement both inside the classroom and outside the classroom with a commitment to mentorship and professional development opportunities for our faculty and staff. UNM-Taos professionals draw on high impact practices that increase inclusion and equity such as culturally relevant pedagogy, teaching to learn, and creating a sense of community and belonging college-wide
Benefits Eligible: The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for more information.
This position is for the University of New Mexico Taos Branch located in Taos, NM, approximately 132 miles North of Albuquerque, NM