Adult Services Assistant

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

Job summary

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is seeking an Adult Services Assistant for the Clark County Library. The role supports adults and seniors, providing reference, reader’s advisory, and periodicals services, while handling circulation duties under supervision.

The position is part-time (19 hours/week) with wage range $27.46–$36.80 per hour, and includes eligibility for merit and COLA increases. Applicants must have a High School Diploma or GED; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Six (6) months customer service experience.
• Cash handling experience required.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Arts or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Check library materials in and out and manage customer accounts.
• Conduct reference interviews and direct patrons to resources.
• Assist with electronic resources and devices for patrons.
• Promote library programs and collections to customers.
• Assist with scheduling and use of equipment and meeting rooms.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Public library principles

Reference interviewing

Technology use

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Bachelor’s Degree (preferred)

Tools

MS Office

Automated library systems

Job description

Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for an Adult Services Assistant with the Clark County 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 $36.80per 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 apart-time, 19 hours per week,FLSA non-exempt position.

Application Deadline:

The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

*We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around November 13, 2026.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties & 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

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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:

KSAs of Library Aide II plus:

• 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.

Schedule

Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Monday: 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thursday: 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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

Pay Range

USD $27.46 - USD $36.80 /Hr.

Position Type

Part-Time

Category

Adult Services

Job Location

Clark County Library

Location : Address

1401 E. Flamingo Road