Adult Services Assistant

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District•Las Vegas, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Adult Services Assistant at Summerlin Library supports general library operations under general supervision and serves a wide range of internal and external customers, including adults and seniors. The role provides reference, reader’s advisory, and periodicals services by searching files, automated library systems, and library shelves to locate requested materials. It also performs transactional duties in accordance with established policies and procedures and may perform charge duties as required. The position typically reports to a management-level Library Operations position. This is a part-time, FLSA non-exempt position scheduled for 19 hours per week. The anticipated schedule is Sunday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m., Monday 12:15 p.m.–8:15 p.m., and Tuesday 10:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; the schedule may change based on Library District needs. Pay is $27.46–$36.80 per hour, typically beginning at the minimum of the range, with eligibility for annual merit and COLA increases under District policy. The position is based at Summerlin Library, 1771 Inner Circle Drive.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least six months of customer service and cash handling experience.
Possess, or have the ability to obtain by the time of hire, a valid Nevada Driver’s License.
Knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments, especially in reference, reader’s advisory, and periodical services for the assigned department.
Knowledge of basic public library principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of automated library systems, online tools and resources, and the internet.
Ability to perform intermediate search queries.
Ability to engage partners and generate programming.
Ability to use the MS Office suite and general computing software and equipment.
Ability to use a cash register and handle cash.
Knowledge of general building maintenance.
Ability to meet the physical demands of frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and some lifting and carrying of objects weighing 20–50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or a related field.
Six months of customer service and cash handling experience, plus three months of formal experience working with adults in a library or academic setting.

Responsibilities

Provide public service, including checking library materials in and out, maintaining customer accounts while collecting fines and fees, and registering customers and issuing library cards.
Conduct reference interviews and direct customers to the general location of library materials and equipment.
Promote library programs and collections to customers.
Answer nonprofessional inquiries and refer customers requiring professional assistance to branch leadership.
Participate in planning and conducting library programs.
Assist customers with electronic resources and devices.
Maintain the department calendar of programs, activities, and events.
Assist customers with scheduling and using equipment, meeting rooms, and spaces when appropriate to the department.
Process and handle confidential information with discretion.
Perform basic maintenance or repairs on library equipment.
Assist with collection development activities, including reading reviews, ordering library materials, and weeding collections.
Maintain compliance with Library District, branch, and department policies and procedures, and explain them to customers and staff.
Perform other duties as assigned.