Librarian

Douglas County•Library - Minden, NV

13d•Onsite

About The Position

The Douglas County Public Library is seeking a professional, creative, and friendly Librarian to join their team. This role is crucial in fulfilling the library's mission to provide a comprehensive collection of materials, services, and programs for all residents and visitors. The library serves as a community hub, offering traditional services alongside a space for clubs, groups, and activities. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating a welcoming library environment, providing excellent resources and service, and embracing new ideas.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree
Five (5) years of experience performing similar duties as outlined above
Nevada Librarian Certification as authorized under NAC 379 within two (2) years of employment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

Performs complex professional-level work in areas such as Reference, Circulation Services, Technical Services, IT Services, Youth/Adult/Senior Services, Collection Development, or Branch Library.
Provides general assistance in patron services.
Assists in the maintenance of library collections.
Acts as a lead in coordinating assignments, direction, and completion of work for other library staff.
Provides circulation services, including checking materials in and out, collecting fees, and contacting patrons about holds.
Offers reference services in person, by telephone, and electronically.
Assists Librarians in providing training for patrons and staff on print and electronic resources and conducts research skills instruction.
Makes recommendations for the development of department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Coordinates the delivery of Youth/Adult/Senior Services, including program planning for various age groups and juvenile detainees.
Assesses trends and needs in Youth Services and makes recommendations to the Library Director.
Involves young adults in program planning and implements services and programs for their age group.
Manages Library services and programming.
Assists Library staff in providing direct public services to patrons, government employees, and various groups including youth, juvenile detainees, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, homebound individuals, and individuals for whom English is a second language.
Coordinates outreach programs and special events.
Assists with the retention of library history materials.
Coordinates collection development by selecting and de-selecting materials.
Assists in the collection evaluation and development of specific Library collections.
Participates as a member of the Collection Development Committee.
Oversees purchases of library materials in alignment with annual budgeted amounts.
Prepares special and/or recurring statistical reports.
Develops financial plans and/or orders for unexpected influxes of funds.
Maintains all materials records.
Maintains periodical collections, checks new magazines and newspapers, arranges and maintains materials, resolves discrepancies with vendors, and prepares orders and reports.
Serves in a lead role with staff for specific tasks or projects, prioritizing and reviewing work for quality and accuracy.
Participates in the interview process and training of new employees.
Provides supervisors with performance feedback.
Utilizes theoretical and practical knowledge of the Dewey Decimal System.
Provides daily assistance to staff and patrons in the use of computers and printers.
Oversees organization and delivery of classes for the public.
Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.
Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.