Mgr,Library Operations

The University of New Mexico, College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences (UL&LS), has an opening for a full-time Manager, Library Operations for Extended Hours & Services. We seek a service-oriented individual with a proven ability to lead and implement services in a collaborative environment. This position joins the Access Services team, a group whose areas of responsibility include circulation and help/information services; resource sharing and delivery services; stewardship of physical library collections, including those housed at our high-density repository; and oversight for learning and creative spaces.

THE POSITION AND TEAM

The Manager, Library Operations for Extended Hours & Services supervises the 3-person staff team providing circulation and information services and facility oversight during Zimmerman Library's extended hours with a midnight closing Sunday - Thursday. The position is also primarily responsible for the hiring, training, and supervision of the Zimmerman Library student team - approximately 45 student employees working a variety of shifts during the regular academic semesters. The position serves on the Access Services Leadership team and will work closely with this group on coordinating student training across Access Services.

This position reports to the Sr. Operations Manager for Collections & the South Campus Repository. The staff and students in this reporting line support the collection maintenance activities for Zimmerman Library open stack collections. This work includes collection inventory, shelving, shelfreading, collection moves, and other special projects related to the preparation of material for the South Campus Repository, a high bay, high density storage facility.

The Manager, Library Operations for Extended Hours & Services will work a Sunday - Thursday schedule during regular academic semesters, as do the staff in the reporting line. Hours will vary slightly, with an anticipated 11:30 - 8:00 pm schedule on Sundays and a 9:00 - 6:00 pm schedule Monday - Thursday. Schedules for this team shift to Monday - Friday coverage during intersession and summer periods.

THE ENVIRONMENT

UNM is a Tier I Research Institution. To support UNM's campus constituents and colleagues, the College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences affirms its commitment to honor diversity, ensure fairness and access, and create an environment where all employees and library users are treated respectfully.

The College of University Libraries & Learning Sciences includes University Libraries, the Organization, Information and Learning Sciences (OILS) academic program, and the UNM Press. University Libraries is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Greater Western Library Alliance, and the New Mexico Consortium of Academic Libraries. University Libraries contains over 3 million volumes and includes three central campus libraries: Centennial Science & Engineering Library, Fine Arts & Design Library, and Zimmerman Library (humanities, social sciences, and education). A fourth facility, the South Campus Repository, serves as a long-term offsite repository for library collections.

Founded in 1889, the University of New Mexico sits on the traditional homelands of the Pueblo of Sandia. The original peoples of New Mexico - Pueblo, Navajo, and Apache - since time immemorial, have deep connections to the land and have made significant contributions to the broader community statewide. We honor the land itself and those who remain stewards of this land throughout the generations and acknowledge our committed relationship to Indigenous peoples. We gratefully recognize our history.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Bachelor's degree; at least 5 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.

1. At least one year demonstrated successful experience planning, organizing, and implementing access and information services in a library setting
2. Demonstrated success in leading projects and/or coordinating work across a team or between different groups
3. Experience managing building or service operations, including maintaining hours of service, ensuring a safe and secure environment, and coordinating facilities and equipment maintenance
4. Experience developing, implementing, and interpreting goals, policies, and procedures
5. Demonstrated ability to lead and oversee the work of others, particularly student employees
6. Demonstrated ability to work creatively, collaboratively and effectively, as a team member and leader
7. Demonstrated oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills

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The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.