Adult Services Assistant

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Part time

Job summary

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is seeking an Adult Services Assistant at the West Charleston Library. This part-time role supports reference, reader’s advisory and circulation tasks, serving adults and seniors in a welcoming public library setting.

The position requires strong customer service, basic cash handling, and familiarity with library systems. It offers opportunities to promote programs and assist with collections in a dynamic library environment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts or related field preferred.
• Six months customer service and cash handling experience required.
• Preferred: six months serving adults in a library/academic setting.
• Must possess or obtain a Nevada Driver’s License at time of hire.
• Physical tasks include walking, standing, lifting 20–50 pounds as needed.
• Knowledge of library principles, automated systems, and reference tools is expected.

Responsibilities

• Check materials in/out and manage customer accounts including fines/fees.
• Perform reference interviews and assist with readers' advisory.
• Direct patrons to materials and library equipment locations.
• Promote library programs and collections to customers.
• Assist with scheduling and use of meeting spaces and equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Public library knowledge

MS Office

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Cash register system

Library systems (ILS)

Job description

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

General Summary

Under general supervision, the Adult Services Assistant interacts with a wide variety of internal and external customers including adults and seniors to support general library operations; provides reference, reader’s advisory, and periodicals services for the assigned department by searching files, automated library systems, and library shelves to locate requested items or materials; and performs a variety of transactional duties in accordance with established policies, procedures, and practices. May perform charge duties as required. Typically reports to management-level Library Operations position.

Description of hours and wages

The pay range for this position is $27.46 to $36.80 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 part-time (19 hours per week), FLSA non-exempt position.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities of Library Aide II plus

• Provides public service including 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 library equipment.
• Promotes library programs and collections to customers.
• Answers inquiries of a nonprofessional nature and refers customers requiring professional assistance to branch leadership.
• Participates in planning and conducting library programs.
• Assists customers with electronic resources and devices.
• Ensures that the calendar of programs, activities, and events for the department is maintained.
• Assists customers in 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 repair on library equipment
• Assists with collection development activities such as reading reviews, ordering library materials, and weeding collections.
• Maintains compliance with Library District, branch, and assigned department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to customers and staff.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies

• MS Office suite and general computing software and equipment
• Cash register and cash handling
• General building maintenance

Education

Required High School Diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED), or equivalent.

Preferred Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts or related field.

Experience

Required Six (6) months customer service and cash handling experience.

Preferred Six (6) months customer service and cash handling experience, and three (3) months formal experience working with adults in a library or academic setting.

License or Certification

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

Preferred N/A

Physical Requirements

Although work is performed in a library setting, a limited amount of walking or standing is often necessary to carry out job duties. Tasks may involve frequent walking, standing, bending, reaching, stooping, and some lifting and carrying of objects of moderate weight (20-50 pounds).

Additional Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments, especially those pertaining 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.
• PLEASE NOTE Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

USD $27.46 - USD $36.80 /Hr.

Part-Time

Adult Services

West Charleston Library

6301 W. Charleston Boulevard