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SalaryGENERAL SUMMARY
Description of hours and wages:
This is a full-time (40 hours per week), FLSA exempt position.
Application Deadline:
We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around Thursday, April 4, 2024.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Develops procedure and organizes the young people’s materials collection processes.
2. Counsels and works with materials selectors and/or Branch Managers to strengthen
young people’s material collection weaknesses.
3. Monitors the creation of book lists as needed by young people’s services.
4. Ensures desired materials are added to the collection as expeditiously as possible
working closely with the Support Services Department.
5. Provides leadership and direction to professional staff and advises, coaches, and
instructs librarians in developing the knowledge and skills needed in their collection
development work.
6. Interprets and explains Library District materials policies and procedures where
appropriate.
7. Develops strong working relationships with District staff, community members and
with those in the book industry.
8. Develops procedure for the acceptance of gift items throughout the Library District.
9. Keeps abreast of new materials and issues that impact on Collection Development
and recommends and develops District-wide policies and procedures for the Young
People’s collection.
10. Serves as Chair Person of the Young People’s Collection Development Committee.
11. Utilizes personal computers, automated library systems, the Internet, e-mail, and
on-line tools and resources.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:Training and Experience:
Master’s Degree in Library Science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association required.
Two (2) years of increasingly responsible experience as a professional librarian, including experience in Collection Development, young people’s literature, and child development required.
Demonstrated ability to implement strategic library service objectives with measurable outcomes, effectively supervise and motivate subordinate staff, develop and maintain positive relationships with library customers and patrons, vendors, District-wide staff and management required.
Physical Requirements:
Essential and marginal functions may require standing and walking, frequent light lifting (5 - 10 pounds), occasional moderate lifting (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.
This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.
- 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/
