Library Asst - New Mexico State University - Alamogordo, NM

Appointment Full-time Equivalency

1.00

Reports To Position Title

CC Dir, Library Svcs, Md


Target Hourly/Salary Rate

11.54


Pay Level

04


Pay Base

Hourly


Recruitment Summary

New Mexico State University at Alamogordo ( NMSU -A) is a comprehensive community college located in the foothills, at the base of the Sacramento Mountains. This vantage point overlooks the city of Alamogordo and the Tularosa Basin. The service area of the school includes Holloman Air Force Base ( HAFB ), White Sands Missile Range, and stretches beyond the view to include the Mescalero Apache Reservation and approximately twenty villages and towns. Much of the south central New Mexico region benefits from the convenient location of the campus. NMSU -A is a two year community college campus accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of Colleges and Schools, and is dedicated to the concept of high-quality, cost-effective education that meets the needs of the community and diverse student population.


Job Duties and Responsibilities

Additional duties may include creation of purchase orders for supplies, etc., in collaboration with the Library Director and purchasing representative; maintenance of departmental purchasing files and process inter library loan transactions.


Required Education

High School diploma or GED certificate.


Required Experience

Three (3) years of experience related to the standard duties as outlined.


Classification Summary

Under direct supervision, performs defined tasks and/or services comprising one or more components of a library operational unit. Provides technical support and assistance in the performance of routine library duties in one or more library specializations, such as circulation, reference, archives, technical services, and collection maintenance.


Classification Standard Duties

Provides guidance and assistance to patrons regarding general and specific information about the library and library resources. With minimal supervision, performs and/or oversees routine tasks, utilizing automated database systems, to include materials check-in, circulation, searching, ordering of materials, and/or copy cataloging. Resolves routine operational problems and provides first-level troubleshooting of relevant library systems. Assists higher level staff and librarians with basic reference services; staffs public service desks, providing customer service and assistance. Carries out and communicates policies pertaining to unit services, operations, and activities. Assists with collection maintenance activities and projects as appropriate. May lead, guide, and train student employees, set work schedules, and ensure compliance with established procedures for a specific activity within a library unit. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.


Knowledge

Knowledge of general library procedures and policies; Knowledge of automated library functions.


Skills

Skill in following directions accurately.


Abilities

Ability to effectively communicate.


Equivalency

Completion of a post-secondary degree or certificate may substitute for years of experience.


Preferred Qualifications


Required Certification/License


Special Requirements


Other Departmental Requirements


Standard Work Schedule

Standard (M-F, 8-5)


If not a Standard Work Schedule, please describe

Schedule may vary depending upon the needs of the department.


Physical Work Location State

NM-New Mexico


Physical Work Location County, if in New Mexico

OT-Otero


Work Site


Contingent Upon Funding

Contingent upon funding


Bargaining Unit Eligible Posting Announcement Statement

This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).


Tenure Track

No


Posting Date

12/01/2015


Closing Date

01/05/2016


Anticipated Job Begin Date (optional)


Anticipated Job End Date, if applicable (optional)


Open Until Filled

No


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.


Quicklink for Posting

http://jobs.nmsu.edu: 80/postings/23748

Working Conditions and Physical Effort


Environment

Work is normally performed indoors.


Physical Effort

Light physical effort. Effort applies to no more than two (2) hours per day.


Lifting Requirements

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


Risk

Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.



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