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Reference and Outreach Librarian

University of New Mexico
Monthly: $3,884.53 - $5,399.33
life insurance, remote work
United States, New Mexico, Albuquerque
1 University Of New Mexico (Show on map)
Mar 20, 2026
Requisition ID req36151 Working Title Reference and Outreach Librarian Position Grade 12 Position Summary The UNM School of Law Library seeks an experienced Reference and Outreach Librarian. This position reports to the Reference and Outreach Supervisor and is assigned to work full-time at the School of Law. Main duties include: Provide complex and specialized reference services, both remotely and in-person, by assisting library patrons who are engaged in legal research. Complete legal research projects with varying levels of complexity and with both short-term and long-term deadlines. Provide legal research instruction to students, legal and information professionals, and other patron groups. Assist with public services, collections, and systems projects. See the Position Description for additional information. Conditions of Employment 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 Juris Doctorate; Master of Library Science or equivalent; Experience using technology tools for teaching, presentations, promotional campaigns, or digital content creation; Skill in the use of the Springshare suite; Ability to build and maintain relationships and coordinate projects with the greater UNM community; faculty and students from other educational institutions, the New Mexico legal community, state and tribal government and court system employees, public libraries, and members of the general public; Experienced in University of New Mexico systems and administrative processes. Additional Requirements Campus Main - Albuquerque, NM Department Law Library (963A) Employment Type Staff Staff Type Regular - Full-Time Term End Date Status Exempt Pay Monthly: $3,884.53 - $5,399.33 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 4/2/2026 Eligible for Remote Work No Eligible for Remote Work Statement 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. Include a cover letter, resume, and 3 professional references (supervisory preferred). *Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular* or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.** 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.