New Mexico Library Association

Position: Director, Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections

The University of New Mexico College of University Libraries and Learning Sciences (CULLS) seeks a skilled, enthusiastic, service-oriented leader to fill the position of Director of the Center for Southwest Research and Special Collections (CSWR). This senior management position will articulate strategic leadership, clear vision, and direction for the CSWR; forge dynamic partnerships with academic departments, local communities, and regional, national, and international cultural organizations; advance a workplace culture that is collaborative, productive, empowering, and mutually respectful; cultivate and steward donors; and provide expertise in the acquisition, processing, management, and preservation of unique collections and archival materials in a variety of physical and digital formats.

This is a full-time, 12-month faculty position with a minimum hiring salary of $82,000 and generous benefits. Faculty rank (Assistant Professor or Associate Professor), tenure status, and salary are negotiable based on qualifications and experience. This position reports to the Associate Dean of Digital Scholarship and Collections. 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 CSWR specializes in interdisciplinary subjects relating to New Mexico, the Greater Southwest, Mexico, and Latin America and includes the University Archives. Its collection strengths include Native American, Chicano/Hispano, Spanish Colonial, and environmental design history. The CSWR recently adopted the Protocols for Native American Archival Material. The CSWR’s activities are supported by 10 full-time faculty and staff. The department also works closely with campus units such as the Center for Regional Studies and the Latin American & Iberian Institute to employ graduate fellows. The Director must be familiar with and committed to ethical practices in decision-making, have relevant skills, experience, and knowledge of professional principles and practices relating to materials found in special collections.

The director is responsible for the stewardship and promotion of the CSWR’s collections and must possess strong, innovative leadership, collaboration and communication skills, and they must have proven expertise in special collections and archives.  The candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and will have a willingness to partner within the Libraries and across the University. The Director will work closely with the Dean and Director of Development to cultivate and steward donors and ensure gifts are processed and recorded with the UNM Foundation.

For more information and to apply please click here.

Are you intellectually curious? Interested in data or learning about data management?

The University of New Mexico Health Sciences Library & Informatics Center is hiring a Research Data Specialist who will work to expand the library’s advocacy with the UNM Health Sciences Center research community and increase awareness of services in the areas of data management and curation, data ethics, and data literacy. For more information, please see:

https://unm.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/18/home/requisition/24818?c=unm

Best Consideration Date: 5/5/2023

NEW MEXICO STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY is accepting applications for two Library Specialist, Senior positions in the Technical Services/Metadata Unit to contribute to the development of digital collections.   

For more information, please visit https://jobs.nmsu.edu/postings/49860

Posting #2300168S

Position #198556

For more information about working at NMSU please visit https://talent.nmsu.edu/

New Mexico State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer; Minorities, Females, Veterans, and those with a Disability are encouraged to apply.

Business Operations Intern, Undergraduate (DCA #10115414)

@Santa Fe / State Library / Administration

$16.79 - $26.87 Hourly

$34,932 - $55,891 Annually

Deadline: April 2, 2023

Administrative Support Internship. The intern will have the opportunity to learn the State and Federal procurement procedures, State Accounting & Auditing Procedures, State Human Resources procedures, and overall administrative operations in State Government.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Office & Admin Support Intern, High School (DCA #10115415)

@Santa Fe / State Library / Administration

$15.45 - $21.63 Hourly

$32,140 - $44,996 Annually

Deadline: April 2, 2023

Administrative Support Internship. The intern will have the opportunity to learn the State and Federal procurement procedures, State Accounting & Auditing Procedures, State Human Resources procedures, and overall administrative operations in State Government.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Librarian Intern, Graduate School (DCA #10115413+ 2 positions available)

@Santa Fe / State Library / Youth Services

$18.15 - $29.04 Hourly

$37,752 - $60,403 Annually

Deadline: April 2, 2023

Youth Services and Traveling Exhibits Internship.
Duties: Work with Deputy State Librarian and Youth Services Librarian to develop travelling exhibits and Summer Reading programs.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Rural Library Services and Outreach Intern, Undergraduate (DCA #10115416)

@Santa Fe / State Library / Rural Services

$16.79 - $26.87 Hourly

$34,932 - $55,891 Annually 

Deadline: April 2, 2023

Rural Library Services Internship.  Performing a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to the Books by Mail program and the Rural Bookmobile Program.  Assist with reorganizing the books by mail library collection. 

For more information and to apply, click here.

Readers Experience Coordinator (DCA #00004764)

@Santa Fe / State Library / Library for the Blind and Print Disabled. 

$21.13 - $33.81 Hourly

$43,954 - $70,326 Annually

Deadline: March 27, 2023

Acts as liaison between LBPD and Keystone. Works with staff to develop best practices and workflows. Assists with running queries and reports from the KLAS database. Reviews all new titles added to program. Identifies and maintains local subjects based on patron needs in communication with Reader Advisors. Loads new records and content ratings and administers Rating Unrated Books program. Maintains record accuracy, including series sequencing and heading accuracy. Creates reading lists, starter sets, and genre reviews. Periodically communicates via various media outlets volunteer support opportunities available with LBPD. Communicates with interested volunteers as to support options with library.

For more information and to apply, click here.

Federal Accountant-Auditor-A (DCA#10115334)

@Santa Fe / State Library / Administration  

$21.13 - $33.81 Hourly

$43,954 - $70,326 Annually

Deadline: March 24, 2023

Oversight and administration of the State Library's regular federal LSTA budget of over $1.5 million, and any special federal grants.   Processes requisitions for internal LSTA-funded programs.  Reconciles budget monthly using the SHARE accounting system and prepares monthly federal draws.  Recommends and prepares Budget Adjustment Requests (BAR) for federal funds.  Processes Journal Entries as needed.  Manages P-Card (credit card) and petty cash purchases and completes monthly reconciliations. Assists in the preparation of financial records for the yearly audit.

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Library Technician, Delivery Driver (DCA # 4839)

@Santa Fe / State Library / Rural Services  

$16.48 - $25.54 Hourly

$34,275 - $53,126 Annually

Deadline: March 22, 2023

Provide Delivery Service to and between public libraries and other deposit collection sites, serves as backup to bookmobile staff and books by mail staff.  Assist with Rural Services administrative and circulation duties. 

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Collections Intern, Graduate School 

Department: Department of Cultural Affairs

Type: Full Time, 10 Weeks

Salary: $18.15 - $29.04 Hourly | $37,752 - $60,403 Annually

Best Consideration Date: April 2, 2023

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SUMMARY

An internship with Lincoln and Fort Stanton Historic sites provides a unique opportunity to work with historic collections pertaining to New Mexico and the West. With mentoring from professional staff, the collections intern will gain an introduction to collection management, cataloging, inventorying, and/or organization. During a 10-week summer internship, the collections intern will take on special projects as time and interest allow. Projects offer hands on experience in collecting, organizing, and proper storage of artifacts.

Projects may be in areas including:
-collections maintenance, i.e. documenting and amending locations and rehousing artifacts, in either the Guardhouse storage area at Fort
Stanton or the Woods Annex in Lincoln.
-working directly with an individual collection on processing or cataloging ( e.g. cataloging and adding accession numbers to the objects in
the Dr. Woods House).
-Cataloging and reorganizing of archival collections at Lincoln and Fort Stanton.

Desired Outcomes:
Students from New Mexico interested in pursuing a career in museums or historic sites have trouble entering the field because there are limited opportunities in New Mexico to gain professional experience. The intern will receive hands-on training and demonstrate a concrete contribution to a collections project. At the end of their internship, they will have applied experience in collections management functions like proper handling of artifacts; and organizing, describing, and managing permanent collections; creating and maintaining digital records; and conducting research around historical questions.

Ideal Candidate:
Desired qualifications include enrollment in or completion of a master's program in Museum Studies, Public History, History, Southwest
Studies, Anthropology, Art History, or any related field. Must demonstrate willingness and ability to work in a museum/historic site setting
with the public, coworkers, and with collections.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in a Graduate School Program at an accredited college or university OR completion of at least two semesters (or equivalent) of a graduate level program at an accredited college or university within the last two (2) years.

To apply please visit the State of NM Careers Website.

Position: Archives & Library Intern, Undergraduate

Department: Department of Cultural Affairs

Type: Full Time for 10 Weeks

Best Consideration Date: April 2, 2023

Salary: $16.79 - $26.87 Hourly | $34,932 - $55,891 Annually

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SUMMARY

The New Mexico Museum of Art houses over 20,000 pieces of art primarily focused on artists or artworks of New Mexico. Mediums vary including paintings on canvas, a large collection of historic and contemporary photographs, an assortment of works on paper from block prints and etchings to watercolor and drawings, a variety of sculptural media, and a small collection of textiles.

The Library and Archives internship will concentrate on the archives at the New Mexico Museum of Art, specifically, digitizing document collections and audio visual formats for preservation and access. This internship will help one build their knowledge of archival best practices, the life cycle of digital preservation, and the care and handling of documents. The Library and Archives intern will work with a variety of file formats and metadata creation as well as born digital records. Qualified candidates will have an interest in information management and experience in a library or archives setting.

DESIRED OUTCOMES

Learning goals for the internship include:

-Conduct research related to the Museum Archives
-The intern will gain hands-on experience with archival and library best practices
- Learn about digitizing collections for preservation and access
-The intern will have an opportunity to network with other professionals in the field

Ideal Candidate:

Coursework in Library Science, Museum Studies, Art History, Fine Arts, Art Education or History.

Key skills we are looking for in an intern:
- Creative and flexible
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Patient and meticulous
- Efficient and works well independently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university OR completion of at least four semesters (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university within the last two (2) years.

To apply visit State of New Mexico Careers Website.

Position: Collections Intern, Undergraduate

Department: Department of Cultural Affairs

Best Consideration Date: April 2, 2023

Type: Full Time for 10 Weeks

Salary:  $16.79 - $26.87 Hourly | $34,932 - $55,891 Annually

-For More Information Click here-

SUMMARY

The New Mexico Museum of Art houses over 20,000 pieces of art primarily focused on artists or artworks of New Mexico. Mediums vary including paintings on canvas, a large collection of historic and contemporary photographs, an assortment of works on paper from block prints and etchings to watercolor and drawings, a variety of sculptural media, and a small collection of textiles.

The NMMA Collections team is looking forward to fostering relationships with local students and institutions. Art is for everyone, and we want to make our collection as accessible as possible especially to local students aspiring to a career in the museum field. The Collections Internship is for undergraduate students seeking to fulfill credit requirements or curious about a career in the arts, and will be full time for 10 weeks. NMMA is looking for an intern to help the collections team process new accessions which includes labeling, photographing, and condition reporting artworks, completing data entry for each item in our museum's digital database (TMS), and housing the artworks in a safe manner. The intern will learn basic collections care and management skills including art handling, processing new acquisitions, and maintaining a well-organized and clean Collections.

DESIRED OUTCOMES

The Collections Intern will assist with the inventorying, packing, labeling and shelving of artworks. This experience will provide the intern a
well rounded knowledge of what working in museum collections is like.

Learning objectives:

- Conducting condition reports
- Conducting object-based data entry
- Labeling and rehousing
- Proper care and storage practices

Ideal Candidate:

Coursework in Museum Studies, Art History, Fine Arts, Applied Arts or History.

Key skills we are looking for in an intern:

- Creative and flexible
- Detail oriented and highly organized
- Patient and meticulous
- Efficient and works well independently

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Currently enrolled in an accredited college or university OR completion of at least four semesters (or equivalent) at an accredited college or university within the last two (2) years.

To Apply visit: State of New Mexico careers website.