New Mexico Library Association

Collections Coordinator

The University of New Mexico (UNM) College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (CULLS) seeks a collaborative and forward-thinking Collections Coordinator within the Library’s Learning, Research, & Engagement (LRE) unit, reporting to the Director of LRE. The successful candidate will lead a comprehensive collection strategy with operational responsibilities including resource development, fund management, and vendor relations. The incumbent will coordinate and collaborate with colleagues across the University Libraries (UL) in the implementation of collection strategies and operations. Major stakeholder units include LRE, Access Services, Technical Services, the Center for Southwest Research (CSWR), and Assessment. The Collections Coordinator participates as a member of library-wide groups, task forces, and project teams as appropriate and is expected to work with a high degree of expertise in a shared decision-making environment. 

This is a full-time, 12-month open rank faculty position. The Collections Coordinator will work to meet research and service requirements and will participate in faculty governance as detailed in the UNM Faculty Handbook. The annual salary starts at a minimum range of $76,267 with generous benefits. The faculty rank, tenure status, and salary are negotiable based on qualifications and experience. The desired start date is August 1, 2025.  

The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, creative, and experienced librarian with a record of leadership and innovation. They will have excellent interpersonal skills, including adaptability, a willingness to listen, and a commitment to consensus-building. This individual will demonstrate their commitment to ongoing professional development and tenure and promotion requirements through scholarly research and publication, presentations, and service participation.  

Education and Experience 

Minimum Requirements:

 An earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library/information sciences program or equivalent. 

 Two years of collections experience in an academic or research library. 

Preferred Qualifications:

 Five or more years of collections experience in an academic or research library. 

 Experience in collection development and knowledge of scholarly publishing practices and trends. 

 Experience developing and implementing strategic planning for collections and open access initiatives.  

 Experience with budget management for library collections. 

 Experience with vendor relations, communications, and negotiations. 

 Experience designing and managing projects, including bringing them to a successful conclusion. 

 Excellent analytical skills. Demonstrated proficiency in data analysis applications (i.e., spreadsheets, databases, data visualization tools, etc.). Experience using quantitative and/or qualitative data to inform decision-making. 

 Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  

 Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based environment across organizational units. 

 A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as experience working with broadly diverse communities. 

 Experience working with library consortia. 

Primary Duties 

 Leads the collaborative management and expenditure of the UL's acquisitions budget in consultation with the Collection Leads group and Director of LRE. 

 Leads and coordinates strategic development of the UL’s collections to support the University’s research and teaching mission. 

 Leads and coordinates the operational activities of the Collection Leads group and the Collections Advisory Committee. 

 Leads in the development and revision of CULLS policies, procedures, and guidelines related to collection development and management.  

 Actively collaborates to develop new strategies and evidence-based methodologies for the acquisition of scholarly resources and content, its management, and assessment across formats (including print, digital, media, data, and other emerging formats) and across delivery platforms.  

 Guides, supports, and identifies opportunities for improvement in the operational aspects of collection management across formats, including workflows, analysis, assessment, and project planning. 

 Serves as the UL’s key point of contact for vendors. Communicates and negotiates with vendors in the acquisition of new and ongoing subscription resources.  

 Gathers, prepares, and presents data and information to relevant UNM stakeholders to inform collection decisions. 

 Stays abreast of local, regional, national, and global trends in library collection subscription and licensing models and monitors emerging trends among research intensive academic institutions. 

 Supports distinctive collections and other CSWR collections budgets. 

 Collaborates with CULLS Director of Development to strategically advocate for and manage donor funds for collections.  

 Collaborates on library space projects relevant to collections.  

 May represent UNM in regional and national consortia. 

The Environment 

UNM Land Acknowledgement: Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples.

We gratefully recognize our history.

UNM is a Tier I Research Institution, a Hispanic-serving institution, and the flagship university in a majority-minority state. To support UNM’s diverse campus constituents and colleagues, CULLS affirms its commitment to honor diversity, ensure fairness and access, and create an environment where all employees are treated respectfully. These commitments include supporting the University and CULLS JEADI initiatives, the CULLS Anti-Racism statement, and CULLS Strategic Priorities, which explicitly indicates we will “Apply a JEADI lens (Justice, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion) to cultivate a safe and welcoming environment and culture for our employees, students, and users.” 

The College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences includes University Libraries (UL), the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences (OILS) academic program, and the UNM Press. The UL is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, the New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries, and leads the LIBROS Consortium of seventeen academic libraries in New Mexico. The UL contains over 3.5 million volumes with specialized content in Latin American, Native American, and Southwest Hispanic studies spread across three branch libraries: Centennial Science and Engineering Library; Fine Arts & Design Library; and Zimmerman Library (social sciences, education, and humanities). Zimmerman Library also houses the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, the Indigenous Nations Library Program, the Adobe Creative Commons, and a Regional Federal Depository Library Program. 

Why Albuquerque? https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/  

To apply: Requisition: 32825 - Open Rank-Collections Coordinator - UNM Jobs

Library Supervisor

LOCATION: Octavia Fellin Public Library, 115 West Hill, Gallup, New Mexico

SUPERVISOR STAFF: Library Director or Designee

BEGINNING RATE OF PAY: $28.71 p/h

OPENING DATES: “Open Until Filled” December 31, 2025

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 High School diploma or GED

 Accredited degree in Library or Information Science or Six (6) years of experience working in a public library

 Four years of customer service experience

 Two (2) years of supervisory experience

 Two (2) years of experience working directly with purchasing & procurement

 Proficient in Excel (test)

 Valid driver’s License, must meet City’s insurability requirements

Other Conditions:

 Must pass background check.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

 Proficient in word processing and data entry

 Experience in accounts payable and receivable

 Experience in creating complex schedules

 Experience in processing payroll

Job Description: The Library Supervisor is expected to provide exemplary public service. This position orients, trains and supervises public services staff, inclusive of scheduling hours, submitting payroll records, and assisting in the hiring, interviewing, and evaluating of library employees. The Library Supervisor has oversight of all public service functions and serves in rotation as Person In Charge (PIC).

Must have excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Continuous professional development and modeling of lifelong learning is expected. Assists the Deputy Director in collecting, preparing, filing and maintaining accurate records on purchase orders, requisitions, library invoices and payments made for the library. Tracks library use data for reporting. Prepares activity, financial, and inventory reports on a monthly and annual basis. Reviews, selects, and makes recommendations in the purchase of library materials. Responsible for scheduling use of the meeting rooms for public programming. Assists in planning and evaluating the library’s goals and objectives. In the absence of the Director and Deputy Director is in charge of the library. Must attend library and city meetings as assigned. Occasionally required to work at locations outside of the library. Evening and weekend hours are required.

Application Special Instructions

Please respond accurately to all questions regarding your qualifications for this position.

To apply: https://gallupnm.criterionhcm.com/jobs/401/1/#1076

School Librarian

St. Mary's Catholic School is seeking a dedicated and faith-filled school librarian to cultivate a love for reading, research and lifelong learning in our students while upholding Catholic values.  The librarian will oversee the school library, manage its resources, support curriculum objectives and foster an environment that integrates faith and knowledge. Must maintain a well organized and orderly library at all times. Develop and implement library programs that support literacy, research skills, and information literacy for students in all grade levels.

Responsibilities

Maintain and organize the school library and its inventory. Oversee the spring and fall book fairs. Stay current with trends in library science, technology and education. Educate students on responsible digital citizenship and ethical research practices. Collaborate with teachers to integrate library resources into classroom instruction.

This position is a part time position.

To apply please send a letter of interest and current resume to:  rsanchez@stmarys.me

Librarian - Digital Initiatives

Position Title Librarian- Digital Initiatives

Position Classification Staff

Employment Type Full-Time

Benefits Full Time Benefitted

Department Miller Library

Summary Responsible for ensuring that Miller Library continually provides high quality, robust access to its electronic services and resources. Develops, implements, maintains and advances digital projects and collections.

Duties

1. Investigates, recommends, implements, manages, and troubleshoots access to electronic library resources, including databases, e-books, and other applications. Ensures that electronic resources maintain compatibility with existing library systems.

2. Establishes and maintains relationships with vendors to learn about relevant new products and services.

3. Serves as the liaison between Miller Library and WNMU’s IT and Online / Distance Education departments. Coordinates new library software releases and evaluates the functionality of electronic product features.

4. Assists with library instruction, especially in the creation and delivery of online instruction materials.

5. Responsible for the development, implementation, maintenance, and advancement of digital products and collections.

6. Creates and maintains metadata for digital content.

7. Works with Technical Services Librarian to maintain and optimize the library’s ILS operations.

8. Regularly participates in Reference Desk shifts.

9. Updates the library website through the University’s CMS.

10. Participates in library and WNMU committees.

11. Engages in regular professional development activities to stay abreast of developments in the library field.

12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education/Background

Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution in Library Science or a related field required.

Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.

Job Knowledge

Experience using Integrated Library System(s). Current knowledge of the ecosystem of electronic resources in libraries. Excellent research skills using a wide variety of tools, including library databases, government documents, open educational resources, finding aids, etc. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community including staff, faculty, students and community patrons. Able to handle multiple deadlines and maintain accuracy. Sensitive to cultural differences within the University and community. Proficient in MS Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications: Cataloging and metadata creation experience. Knowledge of standards for digitizing archives. Experience creating asynchronous tutorials on library or information literacy topics. Experience using OCLC’s suite of products, including WMS, Worldshare, ContentDM, Collection Manager, etc.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands (With or Without Accommodations)

Normal library environment. May be required to push or pull full book carts, lift up to 50 pounds, reach materials on high or low shelves. May include regular exposure to dust and chemicals typically used in a library setting. May require occasional travel within the community. Ability to comprehend and work with a variety of information from various sources. Able to clearly communicate with a diverse population of individuals. May require prolonged sitting and computer use. May be required to work additional hours or days depending on circumstances.

Other Requirements Valid U.S. driver license.

Location Silver City

Salary Range $58,656

Advertising Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please provide a description of your philosophy of librarianship.

(Open Ended Question)

Required Documents

1. Resume/CV

2. Cover Letter

3. Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

1. Portfolio

2. Scholarly Publications

Assistant Professor-Research and Data Services Librarian

Faculty Tenure/Tenure-Track College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences Albuquerque, NM

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.

The University of New Mexico College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (CULLS) has an opening for a Research and Data Services Librarian. This position is a full-time, 12-month, tenure track position with a minimum hiring salary of $76,267 and generous benefits. This position has a starting rank of Assistant Professor, with salary negotiable based on experience and qualifications. This position reports to the Director of Learning, Research, and Engagement. Prioritizing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive organization, the College strongly encourages interested candidates who are members of minoritized or marginalized groups to inquire or apply. The desired start date is June 1, 2025.

As a member of the highly collaborative Learning, Research, and Engagement team, the Research and Data Services (RDS) Librarian will increase the impact of UNM research through the development and implementation of services supporting FAIR data sharing, data literacy, and ethical data practices. The RDS Librarian will collaborate with campus stakeholders including the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Center for Advanced Research Computing, and the UNM Health Sciences Library and Informatics Center. The RDS Librarian will promote leading practices in data management and open science through the development of sustainable educational and consultation programs, instruction, and data curation and preservation. This position also provides critical support for researchers in developing data management plans, organizing datasets, and facilitating compliance with funding mandates. 

The successful candidate will engage the broader campus community with empathy, curiosity, and a strong service orientation. Through frequent collaboration with colleagues in the College and across campus, the RDS Librarian will have the opportunity to grow and develop as a professional through participation in and support for initiatives such as UNM Grand Challenges, generative AI projects, and library data projects.

Primary Duties

• Lead initiatives to support FAIR data management and sharing across disciplines.
• Provide consultations and workshops on data management planning, ethical data practices, and research data curation.
• Consult on the curation of datasets for publication in the UNM Digital Repository, Dryad, or other repositories as chosen by researchers.
• Serve as a data curator in the Data Curation Network (datacurationnetwork.org) and participate in Data Curation Network governance through committee and other services.
• Contribute to the College’s data science initiatives, including coordination of and participation in Software, Data, and Library Carpentry workshops.
• Stay informed of evolving policies, technologies, and best practices in data management and open scholarship.
• Build strategic partnerships within the university and beyond to foster interdisciplinary research and innovation.
• Actively engage in professional development and contribute to governance within the University Libraries.
• Engage in professional development through regional and national service.
• Contribute to the College and the profession through research and scholarship.
• Support the collaborative development and implementation of Graduate and Faculty Engagement programs, including reference consultations and library instruction.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited Library/Information Science program or equivalent, or an earned PhD in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience communicating with researchers and campus stakeholders about federal and other funder requirements regarding data management and sharing.
• Experience with practices and tools for the management, curation, open sharing, and preservation of research data in an academic setting.
• Experience consulting with researchers on the development of data management plans that address funder requirements.
• Experience with specialized management and curation of data from the social sciences, humanities, STEM, or GIS fields.
• Knowledge of leading practices in FAIR data sharing, including application of relevant metadata standards, and discovery and use of general purpose and specialized data repositories.
• Knowledge of frameworks for ethical data practice, including principles of tribal data sovereignty.
• Spoken or written proficiency in Spanish or an Indigenous language of the greater Southwest.
• A demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.

Only applications submitted through the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job advertisement on a 3rd party site, please visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Please include a cover letter that addresses how you meet the minimum requirements and preferred qualifications, your CV and three professional references.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

For best consideration, please apply by 3/3/2025. This position will remain open until filled.

Director of Access Services

University of New Mexico

College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (UL&LS)

Summary:

The College of University Library & Learning Sciences (UL&LS) is looking for a forward-thinking, service-oriented, collaborative leader for the Director of Access Services, with a keen sense of the evolving role of research libraries in the digital age and demonstrated knowledge of best practices and emerging trends in public services for research libraries. The faculty rank, tenure status, and salary (minimum $95,000) are negotiable based on qualifications and experience.

Reporting to the Associate Dean for University Libraries, the Director will provide overall leadership, mentorship, and vision for the Access Services Unit, which includes 35 staff and 85 students. The Director will oversee the development, enhancement, and assessment of user-centered services to meet the evolving needs of students, faculty, and staff. Current services include frontline circulation, resource sharing, and information services across three library buildings of various sizes and specialties, and an off-site high density storage facility. The Director will lead an eleven-member Access Services Leadership team and supervise five operations managers, one library services coordinator, and two special program managers.

As a member of the Associate Dean’s Leadership Team, the Director will collaborate with other units in the college to proactively plan and implement services. The successful candidate will be a creative, enthusiastic, and experienced administrator with a strong record of leadership and innovation. The ideal candidate will have excellent interpersonal skills, including adaptability, a willingness to listen, the ability to inspire, and a commitment to consensus-building. They will possess comprehensive knowledge about research libraries and demonstrate their commitment to ongoing professional development through scholarly research and publication, presentations, and service participation.

Duties include and are not limited to:

• Supervises members of the Access Services Leadership Team and provides oversight for the overall Access Services unit, which consists of 35 professional staff and 85 student employees;
• Collaborates with the Access Services leadership team to evaluate and develop policies and procedures that align with organizational goals and enhance operational effectiveness;
• Consults closely with unit colleagues, and supports them in their daily work, professional development, and interaction with patrons;
• Provides leadership and direction for the services and operations related to circulation, space use and management, stack maintenance, resource sharing, and reference and information services;
• In consultation with Facilities Services and the Disaster Response Team, coordinates responses to security incidents in public areas of the buildings;
• Provides leadership and direction for the Adobe Creative Commons and the Indigenous Nations Library Program;
• Promotes student employment as a high-impact activity by supporting the development of a continuous training and learning program;
• Serves as a member of the senior library leadership management team, contributing to strategic planning and institutional goal setting;
• Partners with other units in the library to collaborate on shared goals;
• With the members of the Access Services leadership team, conducts ongoing assessments of library service points to identify areas for improvement and implements updates to policies and procedures to optimize user experience and efficiency;
• Leads Access Services staff in generating and analyzing statistics on the use of facilities and collections;
• In coordination with library leadership, provides guidance regarding privacy, confidentiality, copyright, and use policies;
• May represent UNM in regional and national consortia.

Minimum Requirements:

• An earned master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library/information sciences program or equivalent OR a terminal degree by the start date;
• Five years of progressively responsible experience working in a library setting;
• 3 years of experience supervising professional and/or paraprofessional staff.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities;
• Evidence of effectively leading and managing a team in an academic/research library, including conflict management, problem-solving, analytical, and decision- making skills;
• Ability to lead a team through organizational change (including changing technologies, needs, and priorities);
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to long-term planning and articulate a clear vision for access services that aligns with institutional and library-wide goals;
• Experience providing and assessing excellent customer service and user support in a public service environment;
• Experience mentoring and fostering professional development among team members;
• Experience leading and completing projects;
• Evidence of effective written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;
• Spoken or written proficiency in Spanish or an Indigenous language of the greater Southwest;
• Record of librarianship/teaching, scholarship, and service to support appointment as an Associate Professor or Professor.

The University Environment

UNM Land Acknowledgement: Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico – Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache – since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and also acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.

UNM is a Tier I Research Institution, a Hispanic-serving institution, and the flagship university in a majority minority state. UNM attracts a culturally diverse student population and has strong academic and research programs focused on the Southwestern United States, Indigenous studies, and Latin America. To support UNM’s campus constituents and colleagues, the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences affirms its commitment to honor diversity, ensure fairness and access, and create an environment where all employees are treated respectfully. These commitments include supporting UNM and CUL&LS JEADI (Justice, Equity, Accessibility, Diversity, and Inclusion) initiatives and the CUL&LS Anti-Racism statement: https://ulls.unm.edu/about/dei-files/anti-racism- statement.pdf

The College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences includes University Libraries (UL), the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences (OILS) academic program, and the UNM Press. The UL is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, the New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries, and leads the LIBROS Consortium of seventeen academic libraries in New Mexico. The UL contains over 3.5 million volumes with specialized content in Latin American, Native American, and Southwest Hispanic studies spread across three branch libraries: Centennial Science and Engineering Library; Fine Arts & Design Library; and Zimmerman Library (social sciences, education, and humanities). Zimmerman Library also houses the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections, the Indigenous Nations Library Program, the Adobe Creative Commons, and a Regional Federal Depository Library Program.

Why Albuquerque? https://advance.unm.edu/why-abq/

For more information and to apply, see https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/32304?c=unm

Best consideration date: 2/12/2025

Job Summary:

The primary focus of this position is to recruit, supervise, and train student employees to support Public Services operations in a library setting. This position performs specialized tasks requiring advanced skills in customer service, reference, circulation, and interlibrary loan. The student supervisor ensures smooth daily operations, establishes and maintains service standards, and participates in the development and evaluation of Public Services policies and procedures.

Job Duties:

• Recruits, hires, supervises, and trains student employees.
• Develops, updates and maintains comprehensive training materials for student employees to ensure compliance with library policies and desk procedures.
• Schedules and monitors student employee work hours, ensuring adequate coverage for library service desk.
• Assists library patrons at the front desk with inquiries ranging from general to complex, demonstrating advanced knowledge of library resources.
• Plans and evaluates library services, with a focus on implementing and training student employees.
• Supports library circulation services, including resolving complex issues, assisting with interlibrary loans (ILL), and managing overdue item billing.
• Assists patrons with library technology, including computing, printing, and emerging technology resources.
• Monitors building security and facilities, including reporting incidents and/or issues and opening and closing the library.
• Serves on library committees and working groups.
• ·       Maintains organizational resources (statistics, training and documentation guides, etc.).
• Creates and maintains library research guides, FAQs, and other information resources.
• Plans, conducts, and promotes library events, tours, and workshops.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Demonstrated experience supervising and training student employees in a library or similar environment.
2. Proven ability to deliver exceptional customer service in a diverse library setting.
3. Demonstrated strong communication skills, including the ability to effectively convey information, provide clear instructions, and build positive relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
4. Experience with integrated library systems and databases.
5. Knowledge of library principles, practices, and terminology.