Announcement Number: 46906 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 04/03/2024 Close Date: 05/03/2024 Recruiter:
JENNIFER KAUBLE
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Email: Applications accepted for another 27 Days 6 Hrs 55 Mins
The Position
Librarians are typically assigned to the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR) Division and perform a broad range of professional level duties in support of a library that organizes and provides access to a wide selection of materials in a variety of formats. Incumbents perform administrative work in planning, coordinating and directing activities within one or more functional areas of the library including, but not limited to, acquisitions; cataloging; reference; circulation; collection maintenance; serials; document delivery/interlibrary loan; government documents; library services for the blind and physically disabled; and/or statewide library development.
Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.
The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR) division is recruiting for an Access Services Librarian, classified as a Librarian IV. The person in this position reports to the Deputy Administrator of Library Services. The incumbent's responsibilities include managing a team of three; evaluating and improving processes designed to provide access to State Library resources; reporting on how State Library resources are used and employing that data to inform collection development decisions; developing and administering the State Data Center; and promoting State Library resources through outreach activities, reference services, and developing relationships with related institutions throughout the state. The person in this position is part of the division's leadership team and plays a key role in maintaining the professional, collaborative, and supportive environment to which we aspire. The State of Nevada is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building diverse, inclusive, and innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. All applicants are considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages. *** THIS RECRUITMENT MAY CLOSE WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE DEPENDING ON THE NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS RECEIVED. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY AS SOON AS POSSIBLE***
To see full Class Specifications visit: To Qualify In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) 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; OR 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; OR 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; OR 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; OR one year of experience as a Librarian III in Nevada State service which included 21 semester credits in library studies; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above which included 21 semester credits in library studies. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
The following additional questions are part of this Recruitment Describe your experience with State, federal, and contractual laws governing libraries. Describe your experience with advanced practices and concepts of collection development and the management of reference services and e-resources. Describe your experience with State agency administrative regulations, policies, and procedures. Describe your experience with library software products such as Koha, Aspen Discovery, and LibGuides. INFORMATIONAL LINKS For more information about state employment, visit the following:
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