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New Mexico State University

Technical Services Librarian

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What they do

A Librarian helps people find information that they need in a library or in other collections or sources, including electronic databases. Organizes and catalogues library materials, plans library programs, and orders new materials or equipment. May work in school libraries or special information centers within government agencies or businesses; may specialize as a law librarian or medical librarian.

$55,988 / year median in New Mexico

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

Department Contact:
McKenna Garcia, 575-527-7550, mcgarcia@dacc.nmsu.edu
Internal or External Search:
External
  • Open to all applicants
Advertising Summary:
DACC, a responsive, accessible, comprehensive, learning-centered community college that provides education opportunities to a diverse community of learners is inviting candidates to apply for the following vacant position:
Position Details Position Title:
Technical Services Librarian College/Division:
DACC Dona Ana CC Department:
940760-
DACC LIBRARY Location:
Doña Ana Community College Offsite Location (if applicable):
Target Hourly/Salary Rate:
$ 48,332.54
  • $ 60,415.
42; Commensurate with
Qualifications Appointment Full-time Equivalency:
1.0
FLSA Status :
Exempt Bargaining Unit Announcement:
This is NOT a bargaining unit position with American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME).
Contingent Upon Funding:
Not Applicable Standard Work Schedule:
Standard (M-F, 8-5) If Not a
Standard Work Schedule:
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Provide leadership and guidance over the cataloging and acquisitions for DACC Libraries
  • Work in a collaborative environment with up to 4 professional staff to obtain, process, and catalog both the physical and digital collections.
  • Perform copy cataloging of library materials in accordance with established cataloging standards and procedures.
  • Pull statistics from library databases for annual reports to NMSU Risk Management and national agencies.
  • Provide training in technical services to staff at DACC and other NMSU branch libraries as needed.
  • Assist with acquisitions, including receiving, verifying, and processing new material.
  • Share oversight of the library's online catalog, with other professional staff.
  • Participate in collection development for assigned subject areas.
  • Perform collection maintenance such as: reviewing, updating, withdrawing, and replacing damaged materials
  • Manage and maintain library databases, electronic resources, and access information as assigned.
  • Support online discovery of library resources via the ILS. May include service configurations, integrations, migrations, upgrades, day to day management, maintenance, troubleshooting, and support.
  • Teach 5-10% of library instruction classes per semester, create user guides, create and teach workshops, embed library content in LMS systems and create instructional videos as needed.
  • Assist with the planning, development, and establishment of digital archival collections.
  • Serve on campus committees.
  • Participate in continuing education and professional development activities.
  • Provide research assistance in all areas at the reference desk and online; may include evening and weekend hours.
  • Perform all other duties as assigned
Qualifications Required Education and Experience:
Associate's Degree + 7 years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree + 5 years of relevant experience.
Equivalent Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
  • ALA accredited
MLS/MLIS
  • Experience with SpringShare
  • Experience in reference and instruction services
  • Experience working with outside parties; such as materials vendors
  • Experience working with
Alma/Primo 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.