Description
The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a Multiservices Librarian with the Library Operations Department.
GENERAL SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the assigned supervisor, Multiservice Librarians perform a variety of professional public service work in support of the Adult Services and YPL/Children’s Services Departments at a Regional or Branch Library. This position will act as Person-In-Charge (PIC) as needed and may exercise technical lead supervision over lower level staff in that capacity.
This is a District-wide position and will provide substitute coverage to all 25 branches, requiring travel to all branches and a flexible schedule as changes in time and location can happen on short notices.
Description of hours and wages
The pay range for this position is $70,051 to $93,875 per year. Pay typically begins at the minimum of the pay range, and employees are eligible for annual merit and COLA increases per District policy.
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.
Application Deadline
The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, May 30, 2025. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline at thelibrarydistrict.org/job-openings.
We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around June 11, 2025.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Provides adult and children’s reference, reader services, and other services to children, young adult, and/or adult patrons and Library District staff by searching files, reference shelves, and automated library systems to locate requested information or materials.
2. Assists children, young adult, and adult patrons in the use of all collections and other library materials using the Library of Congress Classifications and also assists in the use of automated library systems, various indexes, and non-book materials.
3. Maintains knowledge of adult reference, reader services, the circulating collection, and YPL/Children’s services.
4. Assists the Department Head with collection development activities such as book ordering and weeding.
5. Assists with the maintenance of the collections.
6. Maintains compliance with Library District, Branch, and Department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to patrons and staff.
7. Exercises decision making skills.
8. Interacts extensively over the telephone, in person, and via e-mail with patrons, district-wide staff and management, outside agencies, and other libraries.
9. Provides information about district-wide activities, facilities, and services.
10. Assists with the planning, organizing, and implementing of special programs and exhibits for the promotion of reading and to encourage greater patronage of the Library District.
11. Performs shelf checks to ensure continuing physical maintenance and proper location of books, periodicals, and other library materials relevant to the assigned department.
12. Ensures the calendar of programs, activities, and events for the YPL/Children’s Services Department is updated when assigned to a YPL/Children’s Services Department.
13. Prepares and conducts story hours and programs for children up to 18 years of age when assigned to a YPL/Children’s Services Department.
14. Prepares and conducts programs for adults relating to children’s services when assigned to a YPL/Children’s Services Department.
15. Confers with teachers, parents, and community groups to assist in planning, organizing, and implementing special programs and exhibits to encourage and improve children’s and young adult’s communication skills, to promote reading, and to encourage greater patronage of the Library District when assigned to a YPL/Children’s Services Department.
16. Conducts tours of the YPL/Children’s Services Department for teachers, students, schools, day care centers, and other interested groups when assigned to a YPL/Children’s Services Department.
17. Decorates the YPL/Children’s Services Department with appropriate accessories for the seasons, holidays, and other events when assigned to a YPL/Children’s Services Department.
18. Utilizes personal computers, automated library systems, the Internet, and on-line tools and resources.
19. Operates library and office equipment including, but not limited to: copy machine, telephone, and facsimile machine.
20. Attends miscellaneous meetings and training sessions at meeting sites throughout the district.
21. Maintains a safe environment for both staff and patrons.
22. Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials.
23. Maintains and files records and reports appropriately to the assigned department.
Schedule
We anticipate that this position will typically work Thursdays through Mondays (with Tuesdays & Wednesdays off). Hours may vary based on the assigned location's operating hours.
*The anticipated schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District. This is a District-wide position that provides substitute coverage to all 25 branches, and changes in schedule and/or assigned location can happen on short notice.
Requirements
Training and Experience
- Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association required.
- Experience in retrieving information from electronic devices required.
License, Certificate, or Requirements
- Completion of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s (LVCCLD) Person-in-Charge (PIC) Training or completion of PIC Training within 12-months of assuming position.
- District provided AED/CPR certification must be completed within six months from date of employment and must be maintained (current) while in a covered position.
