Adult Services Assistant
About The Position
The Adult Services Assistant supports general library operations at the Clark County Library under general supervision. The role serves a wide range of internal and external customers, including adults and seniors, and provides reference, reader’s advisory, and periodicals services by searching files, automated library systems, and library shelves for requested materials. The position also performs transactional duties under established policies, procedures, and practices, and may perform charge duties as required. It typically reports to a management-level Library Operations position. This is a part-time position scheduled for 19 hours per week. The stated schedule is Sunday, 10:00 AM–6:00 PM; Monday, 10:00 AM–7:00 PM; and Thursday, 4:00 PM–8:00 PM. The schedule may change according to Library District needs. The pay range is $27.46–$36.80 per hour; pay typically begins at the minimum, with eligibility for annual merit and cost-of-living increases under District policy. The role is based at the Clark County Library, 1401 E. Flamingo Road.
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 those related to 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.
- Competencies of Library Aide II, including proficiency with the MS Office suite and general computing software and equipment, cash register and cash handling, and general building maintenance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or a related field.
- Six months of customer service and cash handling experience and three months of formal experience working with adults in a library or academic setting.
Responsibilities
- Provides public service by checking library materials in and out, maintaining customer accounts in the collection of fines and fees, and registering and issuing library cards.
- Conducts reference interviews.
- Directs customers to the general location of library materials and equipment.
- Promotes library programs and collections to customers.
- Answers nonprofessional inquiries and refers customers requiring professional assistance to branch leadership.
- Participates in planning and conducting library programs.
- Assists customers with electronic resources and devices.
- Maintains the department calendar of programs, activities, and events.
- Assists customers with scheduling and use of equipment, meeting rooms, and spaces when appropriate to the department.
- Processes and handles confidential information with discretion.
- Performs basic maintenance or repairs on library equipment.
- Assists with collection development activities, including reading reviews, ordering library materials, and weeding collections.
- Maintains compliance with Library District, branch, and department policies and procedures, and explains them to customers and staff.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual merit increases, subject to District policy.
- Annual cost-of-living (COLA) increases, subject to District policy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
