YPL Children's Services Librarian
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Las Vegas, NV, US
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- Not specified
- Category
- Education
- Posted
Must have
- 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:
- 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 c
Full 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.
Application Deadline:
The application deadline for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Monday, November 2, 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 17, 2026.
Responsibilities
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Library Assistant plus:
- Supervises assigned staff, including but not limited to:
a. Performance coaching and management.b. Career counseling and development.c. Conflict resolution.
- 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).