YPL Children's Services Librarian

Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a YPL Children’s Services Librarian at the Whitney Library.

General

Summary:

Under general supervision of the assigned Department Head, the YPL Children’s Services Librarian performs a variety of professional public service work in support of the YPL/Children’s Services Department at a Regional or Branch Library. This position also exercises supervision over lower level staff and may directly supervise assigned subordinate staff.

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $72,911.06 to $97,707.81 annually. Pay typically begins toward 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.

Final date to receive applications:

The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, July 28, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around August 13, 2026.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises assigned staff, including but not limited to:
  • Performance coaching and management.
  • Career counseling and development.
  • Conflict resolution.
• Assists with collection maintenance and development activities such as reading reviews, ordering library materials, and weeding collections for the assigned department.
• Maintains compliance with District, branch, and assigned department policies and procedures and explains policies and procedures to customers and staff.
• Helps plan, coordinate, and assign outreach and library programming.
• Exercises decision‑making skills.
• Conducts miscellaneous meetings and training sessions at sites throughout the District.
• Maintains a safe environment for customers and staff.
• Attends and participates in professional association meetings and seminars.
• Maintains knowledge of sources and availability of current information and research techniques.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:

• Integrated Library Systems (ILS)

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: Documented coursework or certification in area of assignment (e.g. Children’s, Teens, Adults, etc.).

Experience:

Required: One (1) year customer service experience in a library or academic setting working with adults, children and/or teens, based on the area of assignment (e.g. Children’s, Teens, Adults, etc.).

Preferred: One (1) year public library experience working with adults, children and/or teens, based on the area of assignment (e.g. Children’s, Teens, Adults, etc.).

License or Certification:

Required:

• Possess, or have the ability to obtain, a valid Nevada driver’s license at the time of hire.
• Prior completion of Las Vegas-Clark County Library District’s (LVCCLD) Person-in-Charge (PIC) Training or completion of core PIC Training within six (6) months of assuming the position.
• District-provided AED/CPR certification must be completed within six (6) months of assuming the position and must be maintained (current) while in a covered position.

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:

• Knowledge of public library principles, practices, and techniques.
• Knowledge of current literature, trends, and developments in the field of library science, especially those pertaining to area of assignment (e.g., youth services, adult services, etc.).
• Knowledge of effective supervisory principles and methods.
• Knowledge of instructional principles and program development.
• Ability to exercise good judgment and…