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Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for an Adult Services Assistant with the Whitney Library. 

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Assistant Branch Manager or the assigned Department Head, the Adult Services Assistant performs a variety of paraprofessional public service work in support of the Adult Services Department at a district library.

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $25.37 to $34.00 per hour. Pay typically begins at the minimum 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 non-exempt position.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 21, 2024. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around May 2, 2024.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: 

1. Provides reference, readers advisory, and periodicals services to patrons and Library District staff by searching files, references shelves, and automated library systems to locate requested information or materials.  

2. Assists patrons in the selection and location of the Adult Reference collection, the circulating collection, periodicals, and other library materials using Library of Congress Classifications and provides in-depth instruction in the use of public library equipment, i.e., computers, catalog terminals, and on-line services.  

3. Checks in new materials, provides bibliographic maintenance on collection, and shelves and finds such in appropriate departments.  

4. Maintains knowledge of adult reference and reader services, the circulating collection, and periodicals.  

5. Ensures continuing physical maintenance and proper location of books, periodicals, and other library materials relevant to the Adult Services Department.  

6. Maintains compliance with Library District, branch, and department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to patrons and staff.

7. Interacts extensively over the telephone, and in person with patrons, district-wide staff and management, outside agencies, and other libraries.  

8. Provides information about district-wide activities, facilities, and services.  

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

10. Operates library and office equipment including, but not limited to: copy machine, telephone, and facsimile machine.

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

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

13. Maintains and files records and reports appropriate to the department.    

14. Orders and processes acquisitions of various materials appropriate to a department, i.e., office supplies, books, and periodicals.  

15. Exercises limited decision making skills.  

16. Schedules public use of equipment when appropriate to the department.  

17. Performs basic maintenance or repair on library equipment.

Qualifications

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:  

Bachelor’s Degree required. Computer experience required; and library or public contact experience required. 

License, Certificate, or Requirements:

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

Physical Requirements:

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for standing and walking, frequent lifting and carrying objects of light weight (5 - 10 pounds) and lifting and carrying objects of moderate weight (11 - 20 pounds); frequent bending, stooping, reaching, and pushing; minimal dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, or body in the operation of office equipment; utilizing a keyboard, and sitting or standing for extended periods of time. Tasks require sound perception, visual perception, and oral communications ability. 

*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Schedule

Saturday: OFF

Sunday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM

Monday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM 

Tuesday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM 

Wednesday: 11:15 AM - 8:15 PM

Thursday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM 

Friday: OFF

*This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.

Benefits

•Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance insurance.

•Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).

•14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.

•Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).

•Tuition reimbursement.

•And more. For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/

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