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Library Services Coordinator

University of New Mexico

Full-time

Hybrid

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

December 10, 2024

$3,697.20-$5,191.33,Monthly

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RAD's Library Services Coordinator oversees course reserves and plays a key role within the RAD team, ensuring library resources are available and discoverable to HSC patrons and community. The Library Services Coordinator performs a range of complex and specialized library tasks requiring a high-level of professional expertise, excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills and a desire to work behind the scenes of an academic library. The Library Services Coordinator reports to the Division Head for RAD.

Duties include:

  • Manages HSLIC's course reserves for HSC academic programs.
  • Creates mechanisms or follows procedures to gather and collect usage statistics for library eresources such as local documentation and/or SUSHI protocols and OCLC's License Manager
  • Analyzes and prepares comprehensive reports on library eresource usage, including detailed statistics at both the package and title level.
  • Participates in and/or takes the lead on shelf management and other special projects, including developing and implementing project plans, objectives, workflow, and operational procedures.
  • Performs administrative duties for electronic journals and databases including receiving invoices, tracking change notifications, cancellations, and ceased or new titles.
  • Assists with renewal processes as directed by Resource Management Librarian.
  • Oversees electronic ordering process and assists with entering other orders in library catalog as needed.
  • Communicates with publishers and library vendors as needed.
  • Creates or participates in the development and implementation of policies and procedures.
  • Assists in troubleshooting technical or linking issues with library resources.
  • Assists in updating messaging for online tools and platforms that support resource discovery and access, such as LibKey Nomad++.
  • Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

See the Position Description for additional information.Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; at least 4 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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience performing similar tasks and job duties in an academic library.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel, such as pivot tables and complex formulas to support reporting and statistical/data analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or participating in inventory or shift projects.
  • Experience preparing and processing library materials.
  • Experience using acquisition and cataloging functions in an integrated library system.
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.Campus: Health Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM

Department: HS Library (483A)

Employment Type: Staff

Staff Type: Regular - Full-Time

Status: Exempt

Pay: Monthly: $3,697.20 - $5,191.33

Benefits Eligible This is a benefits eligible position. 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 a more information.

ERB Statement As a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.

Background Check Required: Yes

For Best Consideration Date: 1/10/2025

Eligible for Remote Work Yes

Eligible for Remote Work Statement A hybrid schedule of working 2-3 days per week at home may be considered after training and onboarding.

Application Instructions

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.Applicants must provide:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter addressing why you are interested in this position, and how your skills/experience would make you successful in this role.

  • Contact information for three Professional References.

Finalists for this position should be prepared to provide official educational transcripts if selected for hire. For further information, please contact David Lucero at (505) 272-0634, [email protected].

The University of New Mexico is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.

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