LIBRARIAN 4

• No Nevada state income tax.

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. Working closely with the Technical Services Manager, this position helps coordinate the full range of library services to ensure seamless integration between public-facing functions and behind-the-scenes operations.

The Manager supervises Access Services staff, maintains high-quality service through daily operational planning, supports frontline activities, and directly assists the public. Responsibilities include reference and research assistance, circulation services, collection development and materials purchasing, and collecting, analyzing, and reporting operational statistics to inform assessment, planning, and service improvements. This position also participates in shared public service desk coverage. Additionally, the Manager plans and implements library programs, events, and exhibits;

coordinates tours; and leads the development of communications such as handouts, brochures, newsletters, and social media content. By guiding both user access and public engagement, this role promotes the library’s value, showcases unique materials, and strengthens public connections with NSLAPR.

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.

Perform informational needs assessments and develop library collections appropriate to the mission of the library; review new materials, study publishers’ lists and stay abreast of current review sources to select material in all formats; develop and implement collection development policies including assessing donations for inclusion in the collection.

Participate in developing policy recommendations regarding the organization, access and delivery of information; provide training for paraprofessional staff regarding policy implementation; plan for print and current and emerging technologies and related electronic resources to accommodate growing and/or changing library collections and library environments.

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; assist patrons in the use of resources and equipment; refer requests to subject specialists as appropriate.

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…