YPL Children's Services Department Head

Overview

The award-winning Las Vegas-Clark County Library District is currently hiring for a YPL/Children's Services Department Head at the Centennial Hills Library.

General

Summary:

Under general direction from the Branch Manager or designee, the Department Head exercises general supervision over a library department or service for the assigned department (Youth/Children's Services). This position performs a variety of professional and supervisory work, including the planning, coordination, and implementation of programs and partnerships, as well as the operation of a library services department at a branch library.

Acts as Person-in-Charge (PIC) on a routine basis and as needed.

Description of hours and wages:

The pay range for this position is $84,403 to $113,109 annually. Pay typically begins towards 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.

Final date to receive applications:

The Final date to receive applications for this position is 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, September 8, 2026. To be considered for this position, applications must be submitted prior to this deadline.

We anticipate interviewing for this position on or around September 22, 2026.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Essential Duties & Responsibilities of Librarian plus:

Core Competencies:

Competencies of Librarian plus:

• MS Office suite and general computing software and equipment
• Automated library systems
• Report and record-keeping

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: N/A

Experience:

Required: One (1) year supervisory experience as a professional librarian in a related library department (e.g. Children's/Youth Services).

Preferred: Three (3) years professional librarian experience with at least two (2) years supervisory experience in a public library.

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.

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:

KSAs of Librarian plus:

• Ability to implement strategic library services and objectives.
• Ability to lead with professional composure.

* PLEASE NOTE:

Meeting these posted qualifications does not necessarily guarantee an interview.

Saturday:

Sunday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM

Monday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM

Tuesday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM

Wednesday: 11:15 AM - 8:15 PM

Thursday: 9:15 AM - 6:15 PM

Friday:

* This schedule may be subject to change based on the needs of the Library District.

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
• 14 paid holidays, plus 1 additional floating holiday per year.
• Paid vacation (18 days per year) and sick time (12 days per year).
• Tuition reimbursement.

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USD $84,403.43 - USD $ /Yr.

Full-Time

YPL-Children's Services

Centennial Hills Library

6711 N. Buffalo Drive