LIBRARIAN 4

About the role

The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records is seeking a Librarian 4 in the Carson City area. The Access Services Manager and Outreach Manager ensures that the public can discover, access, and use the State Library’s collections and services by overseeing Access Services operations and leading the library’s outreach and public engagement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for information from State agencies, researchers and the public;
• Confer with patrons to determine the type and scope of information desired;
• Use research techniques, knowledge of information resources and technology to locate resources and provide information or materials;
• Afford reference and research assistance;
• Perform original cataloging, advanced copy cataloging, and metadata to provide electronic access to bibliographic records and retrieval or access to materials in the library’s collection;
• Evaluate books and other materials to determine subject matter for proper classification;
• Prepare authority records for loading to the local automated library system;
• Consult with systems coordinator to maintain integrity of shared bibliographic databases;
• Act as resource person for cataloging and metadata inquiries within the State;
• Establish, develop and maintain statewide resource sharing agreements for interlibrary loans, reciprocal borrowing, consortial information and resource sharing;
• Develop, manage, and implement programs and projects for statewide library development;
• Provide consultative services, advice and technical assistance to other libraries, agencies of the State, political subdivisions, planning groups and other entities and organizations;
• Design and develop the library’s website;
• Manage the development and organization of the State Publications Distribution Center and Federal Depository Library;
• Maintain current knowledge of the collection and evaluate the collection to purge outdated publications and determine which non-depository items will be added to the collection;
• Monitor changes in State and local government; ensure documents are received in compliance with statute; receive, catalog, process and distribute documents;
• Promote information services and coordinate activities with other agencies;
• Inform library users and non-users of new and traditional materials and services available through the library;
• Monitor and evaluate the changing information needs and desires of both library users and non-users;
• Evaluate resources and make continuous improvements in library services, programs and activities.

Requirements

• Master's degree in a program accredited by the American Library Association and three years of professional library experience which included responsibility for a combination of at least four of the following: original cataloging/metadata, reference, e-resources, social media, government publications, collection development, project management, budget preparation and administration, grant administration and/or supervision of professional, technical or support staff;
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included 21 semester credits in library studies and four years of professional library experience as described above;
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university which included 21 semester credits in library studies and five years of professional library experience as described above;
• Graduation from high school or equivalent which included 21 semester credits in library studies; and seven years of library experience as described above, six years of which were at the professional level;
• One year of experience as a Librarian III in Nevada State service which included 21 semester credits in library studies;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above which included 21 semester credits in library studies.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a program accredited by the American Library Association;
• Three years of professional library experience which included responsibility for a combination of at least four of the following: original cataloging/metadata, reference, e-resources, social media, government publications, collection development, project management, budget preparation and administration, grant administration and/or supervision of professional, technical or support staff;
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included 21 semester credits in library studies and four years of professional library experience as described above;
• Associate's degree from an accredited college or university which included 21 semester credits in library studies and five years of professional library experience as described above;
• Graduation from high school or equivalent which included 21 semester credits in library studies; and seven years of library experience as described above, six years of which were at the professional level;
• One year of experience as a Librarian III in Nevada State service which included 21 semester credits in library studies;
• An equivalent combination of education and experience as described above which included 21 semester credits in library studies.

Skills

• Knowledge of State, federal and contractual laws governing libraries;
• Working knowledge of advanced practices and concepts of collection development;
• Management of reference services and e- resources;
• State and agency administrative regulations, policies and procedures;
• Organizational development.

Benefits

• Health Insurance: Medical, dental, life, and disability insurance programs for employees and their dependents/family are offered through the Public Employees’ Benefits Program (PEBP).
• Vacation: Accrual of three weeks of annual leave each year.
• Sick Leave: Accrual of three weeks of sick leave each year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Retirement: Participation in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• Deferred Compensation: The State offers a voluntary Deferred Compensation Program.
• No Nevada state income tax.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Eligible due to public sector employment.
• Longevity Payments Eligibility: Employees who have received a performance rating of “standard” or better and have completed eight (8) or more years of continuous service are eligible for longevity pay.