Why does the job exist?
As part of the Public Services Bureau, this position provides advanced or expert level information services to Southwest Collection library customers, as well as professional oversight of the Southwest collection, including collection development. The person in this position must demonstrate initiative and a strong customer service commitment. This position promotes the Southwest Collection and conducts complex research to respond to Southwest history and culture information requests. Please visit us at www.nmstatelibrary.org
How does it get done?
The Southwest Librarian provides expert, professional level Southwest history and culture information and reference service in order to provide access to information and guidance to information sources about New Mexico to the general public, scholars, NM libraries, and government agencies. The position also promotes the Southwest Collection services and collections and provides collection development for the Southwest Collection, including NM Reads.
Who are the customers?
This position serves the general public, state agencies, and libraries statewide.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is well organized, knowledgeable about research library collection development, and has an aptitude for historical research, with the following specific experience and knowledge: Southwest research library collections; New Mexico and Southwest history, genealogy, and culture; providing adult research and reference services in a library setting; and conducting complex library research. This candidate is self-motivated with a positive, professional, and flexible approach to their role; a confident communicator and presenter with strong writing/publishing and professional presentation skills; and has excellent project and time management skills with the ability to work with multiple and diverse groups of patrons.
New Mexico provides a benefit package that includes employer-paid medical insurance contributions, retirement contributions and paid vacation days, sick days and holidays. Additionally, State employees may take advantage of a Deferred Compensation Plan to supplement their retirement plan.
You may also cover lawful spouses, unmarried, natural children up to the age of 26, adopted children, stepchildren and domestic partners.
Please visit this site for a total compensation overview - https://www.spo.state.nm.us/career-services/total-compensation.aspx
Employment Requirements
Employment is subject to a pre-employment background investigation and is conditional pending results. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment. Must possess and maintain a valid New Mexico Driver's License.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminals and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Some sitting, standing, bending and reaching is required. Occasional lifting and/or pushing of boxes or books weighing up to 40 lbs. Some travel in state and potentially out of state will be required.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
The State Library, part of the Department of Cultural Affairs, is located in the distinctive community of Santa Fe,. Created in 1978 by the New Mexico Legislature, the Department of Cultural Affairs represents New Mexico's dedication to preserving and celebrating the cultural integrity and diversity of our state. The Department oversees a broad range of New Mexico's arts and cultural heritage agencies. These include 15 divisions representing a variety of programs and services, including the New Mexico State Library.
External Job Ad
https://careers.share.nm.gov/psc/hprdcg/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_SCHJOB_FL&FOCUS=Applicant
Lori Thornton
Chief Public Services
New Mexico State Library
lori.thornton@dca.nm.gov