YPL Children's Services Librarian

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District; Las Vegas (NV); On-site; USD 73,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance up to $2,500

Job summary

Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is seeking a YPL Children's Services Librarian for the Windmill Library. You will supervise staff, manage collections, and coordinate outreach while ensuring policy compliance and high-quality customer service.

Required MLS/MLIS and library experience; Nevada driver's license, PIC and AED/CPR training within specified timelines. The role is full-time, 40 hours weekly, with relocation assistance available.

Qualifications

• MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program.
• One year customer service experience in a library or academic setting.
• Preference for coursework or certification in Children’s, Teens, or Adults areas.
• Able to obtain Nevada driver’s license at hire.
• PIC Training or completion within six months; AED/CPR training within six months.

Responsibilities

• Supervises assigned staff and provides coaching and development.
• Assists with collection maintenance and development activities, including weeding and ordering materials.
• Ensures compliance with policies and communicates them to customers and staff.
• Plans and coordinates outreach and library programming.
• Maintains a safe environment and participates in trainings and meetings.

Skills

Public library experience

Customer service

Supervisory skills

ILS

Education

MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program

Certification in area of assignment (Children’s/Teens/Adults)

Tools

Integrated Library Systems

Job description

Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a YPL Children's Services Librarian at the Windmill Library.

General Summary:

Under general supervision of the assigned Department Head, the YPL Children's Services Librarian performs a variety of professional public service work in support of the YPL/Children’s Services Department at a Regional or Branch Library. This position also exercises supervision over lower level staff and may directly supervise assigned subordinate staff.

Description of Hours and Wages:

The pay range for this position is $72,911 to $97,707 annually. Pay typically begins towards the entry 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 exempt position.

*A Relocation Reimbursement of up to $2,500 is available to assist with relocation of over 100 miles.

*We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around November 17, 2026.

Responsibilities

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities ofLibrary Assistantplus:

• 1. Supervises assigned staff, including but not limited to:
• a. Performance coaching and management.b. Career counseling and development.c. Conflict resolution.
• 2. Assists with collection maintenance and development activities such as reading reviews, ordering library materials, and weeding collections for the assigned department.
• 3. Maintains compliance with District, branch, and assigned department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to customers and staff.
• 4. Helps plan, coordinate, and assign outreach and library programming.
• 5. Exercises decision-making skills.
• 6. Ability to conduct miscellaneous meetings and training sessions at sites throughout the District.
• 7. Ability to maintain a safe environment for customers and staff.
• 8. Attends and participates in professional association meetings and seminars.
• 9. Maintains knowledge of sources and availability of current information and research techniques.
• 10. Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

Competencies of Library Assistant plus:

• Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Education:

• Required:Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS) from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association (ALA).
• Preferred:Documented coursework or certification in area of assignment (e.g. Children’s, Teens, Adults, etc.).

Experience:

• Required:One (1) year customer service experience in a library or academic setting working with adults, children and/or teens, based on the area of assignment (e.g. Children’s, Teens, Adults, etc.).
• Preferred:One (1) year public library experience working with adults, children and/or teens, based on the area of assignment (e.g. Children’s, Teens, Adults, etc.).

License or Certification:

• Required:
  • Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada driver’s license at the time of hire.
  • Prior completion of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s (LVCCLD) Person-in-Charge (PIC) Training or completion of core PIC Training within six (6) months of assuming the position.
  • District-provided AED/CPR certification must be completed within six (6) months of assuming the position and must be maintained (current) while in a covered position.
• 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 Assistant plus: Knowledge of public library principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field of library science, especially those pertaining to area of assignment (e.g., youth services, adult services, etc.).
• Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and methods.
• Knowledge of instructional principles and program development.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and make sound decisions.

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

Schedule

Saturday: 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: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM

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

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life 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.
• For more details about employee benefits, please see https://thelibrarydistrict.org/benefits/

Pay Range

USD $72,911.06 - USD $97,707.81 /Yr.

Position Type

Full-Time

Category

YPL-Children's Services

Job Location

Windmill Library

Location : Address

7060 W. Windmill Lane