[Libs-Or] Librarian IV, Library Services-Head of Access Services, Nevada State Library & Archives, Carson City

[Karen Starr]

The Nevada State Library and Archives located in Carson City is seeking qualified applicants.

The Position: 

*  Librarians perform a broad range of professional level duties in planning, coordinating and directing activities within one or more functional areas of the library.  
*  Incumbents function as first-line supervisors who train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; assign and review work; and initiate disciplinary action.

The incumbent in this position manages a major functional unit of the Nevada State Library & Archives (NSLA), that includes several smaller units (circulation services, the State Data Center, the Government Services Computer Center, interlibrary loan, Talking Books). The position supervises other professional librarians and their staff; writes private, State and federal grant applications; implements new technology; coordinates the work of the assigned unit with other units in the library; assists the Assistant Administrator in the development and revision of policies and procedures for new and existing programs. The incumbent initiates and develops professional relationships with outside agencies and organizations and identified library constituents including the blind and physically handicapped; responds to requests for information from State agencies, researchers and the public; confers with patrons to determine the type and scope of information desired; uses research techniques, knowledge of information resources and technology to locate resources and provide information or materials; does analysis of research and statistical data; and assists patrons in the use of resources and equipment. Additionally, the position provides assistance and leadership to libraries statewide including review and monitoring of programs, services and projects. Some travel is required. NOTE: Per NV State Legislature, State of Nevada Classified employees are subject to a mandatory unpaid furlough requirement of 48 hours per year (part-time prorated) through June 30, 2013.

To see full Class Specifications visit: http://dop.nv.gov/schematic4.htm  

Education and Experience:  Master's degree in a program accredited by the American Library Association and three years of increasingly responsible professional library experience which included responsibility for original cataloging, reference, government publications, collection development, project management and supervision of professional and support staff.

Special Notes:  The ability to travel at least 25% of the time is required.

Application Evaluation Exam:  The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include extensively detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview.

Salary:  Approximate annual salary -  $48,462.48 to  $72,223.92

Close Date: 09/07/2012

Apply at:  https://neats.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewAnnouncement.aep?recruitmentId=17401 

Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to:

Division of Human Resource Management 
Northern Nevada 
209 East Musser Street, 
Room 101 
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

Division of Human Resource Management 
Southern Nevada 
555 East Washington Avenue, 
Suite 1400 
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101-1046

TDD for the Hearing Impaired (800) 326-6868

State of Nevada Job Opportunities:

    https://neats.state.nv.us/NEATS/Recruiting/ViewJobsHome.aep

Information about Carson City:

    http://www.carson.org/index.aspx