Adult Services Librarian

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

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for an Adult Services Librarian at the Sahara West Library. General Summary Under general direction from the Assistant Branch Manager or the assigned Department Head, the Adult Services Librarian performs a variety of professional public service work in support of the assigned department at a branch or hub library. The Adult Services Librarian may also exercise lead supervision over lower level staff and may directly supervise assigned subordinate staff.. Description of Hours and Wages : The salary range for this position is $70,980.39 to $95,120.54 per year. 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. Application Deadline : The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, January 20, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline. We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Requirements

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.
Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada Driver’s License at the time of hire.
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.

Nice To Haves

Responsibilities

Provides reference and reader advisory services to patrons and Library District staff by searching files, periodicals, the library materials collection, and automated library systems to locate requested information or materials.
Assists patrons in the use of the adult reference collection, the circulating collection, and other library materials using the Library of Congress classifications and also assists in the use of automated library systems, various indices, and non-book materials.
Maintains knowledge of adult reference and reader services, as well as the circulating collection.
Assist with collection development activities such as reading reviews, ordering library materials, and weeding.
Assists with the maintenance of the reference and circulating collections.
Maintains compliance with Library District, Branch, and assigned Department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to patrons and staff.
Exercises decision making skills.
Interacts extensively over the telephone, and in-person with patrons, district-wide staff and management, outside agencies, and other libraries.
Provides information about district-wide activities, facilities, and services.
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.
Performs shelf checks to ensure continuing physical maintenance and proper location of books, periodicals, and other library materials relevant to assigned Department.
Utilizes personal computers, automated library systems, the Internet, and on-line tools and resources.
Operates library and office equipment including, but not limited to: copy machine, telephone, facsimile machine, and microfiche/microfilm machine.
Attends or conducts miscellaneous meetings and training sessions at meeting sites throughout the district.
Maintains a safe environment for both staff and patrons.