What are the responsibilities and job description for the Library Assistant position at New Mexico State University?
- 503451
- Alamogordo Community College, New Mexico, United States
- Staff
- Staff Full-time
- Closing at: May 6 2026 - 23:55 MDT
Department Contact: Emily Anderson, 575-439-3806, emilyt@nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search: External - Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary: Are you passionate about books and providing exceptional service to your community? We are looking for a friendly, organized, and detail-oriented Library Assistant to join our team. In this role, you'll support daily library operations, assist with shelving books, manage circulation desks, and collaborate with students, staff, and faculty to find the resources they need. If you have a passion for books, helping others, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere, apply today to become part of our library family. Please apply online. No paper applications or resume will be accepted in person.
Position Details
Position Title: Library Assistant
College/Division: ALCC Alamogordo CC
Department: 920760-ALCC LIBRARY
Location: Alamogordo Community College
Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate: 16.83
Appointment Full-time Equivalency: 1.0
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit Announcement: This is a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding: Not Applicable
Standard Work Schedule: Shift: Other Shift
If Not a Standard Work Schedule: may include evenings and/or weekends
Job Duties and Responsibilities: Under direct supervision, performs defined tasks and/or services comprising of 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.
Qualifications
Required Education and Experience:
High School diploma or higher degree.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
Special Certification/Licensure:
Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Environment: Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.
Physical Effort: No or very limited physical effort required.
Lifting Requirements: Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 10 pounds or some standing or walking.
Risk: No or very limited exposure to physical risk.