LIBRARY ASSOCIATE

CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
DEPARTMENT/DIVISION: Community Service/Library
SUPERVISOR: Sr. Librarian, Librarian or Designee

Position Summary:
Under direct supervision of the Sr. Librarian, Librarian or Designee, performs all basic library tasks
including providing customer service throughout the library at multiple service points, assisting patrons
in a courteous and friendly manner in using the library and in finding the information they need, and
performing a variety of library support tasks that may include receiving and copy-cataloging materials,
checking in and out materials, registering patrons for library cards, etc. Maintains confidentiality of all
privileged information.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of related work 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;
troubleshooting hardware and software.

• If primary task includes Youth Services, must successfully complete a thorough background

investigation.

Preferred Minimum Qualifications:

• An Associate’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Library Science, Library and

Information Science, Humanities, or related field.

• One-year experience working in a library.
• Valid New Mexico driver’s license.