YPL Children's Services Librarian - West Las Vegas Library

Description

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a YPL/Children's Services Librarian at the West Las Vegas Library.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the assigned Department Head, the YPL Children's Services Librarian performs a variety of professional public service work in support of the YPL/Children’s Services Department at a Regional or Branch Library. This position also exercises supervision over lower level staff and may directly supervise assigned subordinate staff.

Branch Overview

The West Las Vegas Library is the epitome of a neighborhood library. The youth services department serves daily after-school snacks to children and hosts, on average, approximately 30-60 unaccompanied students daily during after-school hours. The West Las Vegas Library Youth Services Department works closely and extensively with local schools and community partners to provide outreach at various community events. The staff at the West Las Vegas Library is currently working towards not only our present, but also our future as we look forward to transitioning into a new building in 2025.   

Description of hours and wages

The pay range for this position is $70,051 to $93,875 annually. Pay typically begins towards the entry 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. 

*A Relocation Reimbursement of up to $2,500 is available to assist with relocation of over 100 miles.

Application Deadline

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, January 16, 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 January 30, 2025.

Responsibilities

1. Provides children’s reference and other services over the telephone and in person to children, young adult, and adult patrons, and Library District staff by searching files, the children’s collection, and automated library systems to locate requested information or materials.

2. Assists children, young adults, and adult patrons in the use of the Children’s Services circulating collections and materials using the Library of Congress Classifications and in the use of automated library systems, various indexes, and non-book materials.

3. Maintains knowledge of children’s services.

4. Exercises decision making skills.

5. Assists the Department Head with collection development activities such as reading reviews, ordering library materials and weeding.

6. Assists with the maintenance of the Children’s Services Department reference and circulating collections.

7. Maintains compliance with the Library District, Branch, and Children’s Services Department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to patrons and staff.

8. Ensures that the calendar of programs, activities, and events for the YPL/Children’s Services Department is maintained.

9. Prepares and conducts story hours and programs for children up to 18 years of age.

10. Prepares and conducts programs for adults relating to children’s services.

11. provides information about district-wide activities, facilities, and services.

12. Interacts extensively over the telephone, and in person with children, young adults, adult patrons, district-wide staff and management, outside agencies, and other libraries.

13. 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.

14. Conducts tours of the YPL/Children’s Services Department for teachers, students, schools, day care centers, and other interested groups.

15. Makes visits to schools, day care centers, and other organizations in order to promote books and reading.

16. Performs routine shelf checks to ensure continuing physical maintenance and proper location of books, periodicals, and other library materials relevant to the Children’s Services Department.

17. Decorates the Children’s Services Department with appropriate accessories for the seasons, holidays, and other events.

18. Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials.

19. Maintains and files records and reports appropriate to the YPL/Children’s Services Department.

20. Utilizes personal computers, automated library systems, the Internet, and on-line tools and resources.

21. Operates library and office equipment including, but not limited to: copy machine, telephone, facsimile machine, and microfiche/microfilm machines.

22. Attends or conducts meetings and training sessions at meeting sites throughout the district.

23. Maintains a safe environment for both staff and patrons.

24. Serves as “Person-in-Charge” as needed.

25. Provides community outreach services.

26. Participates in committee work when needed.

27. Compiles lists of materials of interest to children and young adults.

28. Assists in other departments as needed.

29. Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.

Requirements

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness (D.E.I.), as well as participate in maintaining a respectful and positive work environment. All applicants will be considered for employment without bias. All ethnicities, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ages, veterans or disability status are encouraged and welcomed to apply.

Training and Experience

Required:

Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.
Course work in children’s literature or children’s services; and experience in retrieving information from electronic devices.

Preferred:

Possess a strong background in education, childcare, or similar, with advanced behavior and classroom management skills, and the ability to maintain current programming and collection development standards.