The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a YPL/Children's Services Department Head at the Whitney Library.
General Summary:
Under general direction from the Branch Manager or designee, the Department Head exercises general supervision over a library department or service for the assigned department (Youth Services). This position performs a variety of professional and supervisory work, including the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and partnerships, as well as the operation of a library services department at a branch library. Acts as Person-in-Charge (PIC) on a routine basis and as needed.
Description of hours and wages:
The pay range for this position is $82,168.46 to $110,113.95 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 Wednesday, June 17, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.
*We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around July 2, 2026.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Librarian plus:
1. Supervises assigned staff, including but not limited to:
a. Performance coaching and management.
b. Career counseling and development.
c. Conflict resolution.
2. Develops relationships and communicates with the local community to assist in the establishment of programs and outreach initiatives to support community and District goals.
3. Performs and leads collection development and maintenance activities for the assigned department.
4. Plans, coordinates, and assigns outreach and library programming.
5. Prepares and maintains files, records, and reports.
6. Processes and handles confidential information with discretion.
7. Sets short-term (daily to annual) operational goals for assigned service or department.
8. Organizes and reviews work for efficient results and accuracy.
9. Monitors department compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, codes, best practices, and District policies and procedures.
10. Monitors and adapts to current and emerging trends in library administration/science and public administration and makes recommendations regarding future department, branch, and District strategies and planning.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.
Core Competencies:
Competencies of Librarian plus:
• MS Office suite and general computing software and equipment
• Automated library systems
• Report and record-keeping
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: N/A
Experience:
Required: One (1) year supervisory experience as a professional librarian in a related library department.
Preferred: Three (3) years professional librarian experience with at least two (2) years supervisory experience in a public library.
License or Certification:
Required:
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 Librarian plus:
• Ability to implement strategic library services and objectives.
• Ability to lead with professional composure.
*PLEASE NOTE: Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.
Sunday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM
Monday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday: 11:15 AM - 8:15 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
*This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.
• 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/
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