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Librarian 4

Access Services Librarian

Approximate Annual Salary $63,308.16 to $94,335.84 Pay Grade:37

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.

 

Specifically:

  • Manage Access Services.
  • Supervise, lead and train staff.
  • Evaluate collections and circulation of materials.
  • Provide and support research and reference services.
  • Promote the collections.

Preferred Experience:

  • Detailed 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 agency administrative regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Working knowledge of library software products such as Koha, Aspen Discovery, and LibGuides.

 

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.