Librarian - Digital Information Services

Join us in shaping the future of library services in Churchill County.

We are seeking an innovative and community-focused Librarian who is excited about connecting people with information, technology, and lifelong learning opportunities. This dynamic role blends traditional librarianship with digital services, offering the opportunity to manage and enhance the library's online presence, maintain and improve website content, support emerging technologies, develop technology training programs, and engage patrons through social media and digital outreach.

The ideal candidate is a creative problem solver who embraces technology, values exceptional public service, and is eager to help the library remain a vibrant, accessible, and innovative resource for our community. From developing engaging programs and supporting digital literacy to promoting services through modern communication platforms, this position plays a key role in advancing the library's mission in an increasingly connected world.

As a full-time, regular position, the person hired would be enrolled in the Nevada PERS retirement system. In addition to the salary paid, the county contributes an additional 36.75% into PERS on the employee's behalf (value of $10.95/hour or $22,700 annually). In addition, the employee will not contribute to Social Security, resulting in an additional 6% in take-home pay (an equivalent of $1.79/hour or $3,700 annually).

The county also pays 100% for employee-only health insurance premiums (equivalent to $6.49/hour or $13,500 annually). Employees in these positions will also receive full accruals of annual leave (8 hours per month) and sick leave (10 hours per month) in addition to 8 hours of pay for 12 paid holidays.

The incumbent is tasked with assisting in the development of the collection including; acquisition, maintenance, and review, creating machine-readable records of items, and maintaining the catalog. In addition, the Digital Information Services Librarian works the Circulation Desk, answers reference questions, contributes to the maintenance of public and staff computers and software, maintains social media applications and interacts positively with the public in person, on the phone and online.

Performs professional, specialized library duties involving patron service, cataloging, reference, research, technical services, children’s services, community outreach, collection development, information technology, web design and update, social media, and marketing.

This class is the professional level in the Library series, fully competent to perform the full range of professional librarian duties. The ability to instruct staff, students and the public in basic research and in using library automated systems is required. This class is distinguished from Library Director in that the latter performs managerial/supervisory duties.

This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

• Demonstrates regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Provides circulation services to patrons including checking materials in and out, discussing overdue fines with patrons, collecting fines, and contacting patrons regarding materials on hold: provides reference services to patrons in person, by telephone, and electronically; conducts research skills instruction.
• Adds new materials to collection; unpacks and prepares materials for public use; reconciles packing slips/invoice; updates database system.
• Coordinates the delivery of Children and Adult services/programming;assesses trends/needs and makes recommendations to the Library Director; involves patrons on program planning and implementing services and programs for their age group.
• Provides direct public services to patrons, government employees, and a variety of other groups including senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, homebound individuals, and individuals for whom English is a second language; coordinates outreach programs, onsite visits and special events such as author book signings and education programs.
• Assists in the delivery of public relations by preparation of promotional materials…