Announcement Number: 43085 Open to all qualified persons. Posted 07/14/2023 Close Date: 08/14/2023 Recruiter:
DARRELL MORLAN
Phone: (775)684-0126
Email:
[email protected] Applications accepted for another 31 Days 7 Hrs 59 Mins
The Position
Librarians are typically assigned to the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR) Division and perform a broad range of professional level duties in support of a library that organizes and provides access to a wide selection of materials in a variety of formats. Incumbents perform administrative work in planning, coordinating and directing activities within one or more functional areas of the library including, but not limited to, acquisitions; cataloging; reference; circulation; collection maintenance; serials; document delivery/interlibrary loan; government documents; library services for the blind and physically disabled; and/or statewide library development.
Incumbents perform in a trainee capacity and acquire the knowledge, skills and abilities required in this occupation. OR Incumbents perform basic tasks or elements of the job not requiring the additional knowledge, skills and abilities to perform at the next level in the series.
This is a Librarian I position underfilling for a Librarian III, Library Planning & Development Training and Resources Coordinator with the Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR) division. The incumbent reports to a program manager within the division. While the position may perform a wide variety of duties, the main areas of focus for the incumbent is to develop, implement, and evaluate statewide plans for continuing library education and professional development. The incumbent coordinates the statewide training and resources program for library staff, boards, and volunteers. Develop, acquire, and deliver curriculum and learning resources using sound instructional design and learning principles. Support training and resources paid for with funds from the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) grant. Collaborate with State Library staff to develop and maintain a collection of information, data, and other learning materials in the field of library and informational services. Coordinate with institutions of higher education to provide educational resources necessary for library directors to meet minimum library standards as set forth by the State Library. The State of Nevada is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action in recruitment of its employees and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion or belief, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, domestic partnership, genetic information (GINA), or compensation and/or wages.
To see full Class Specifications visit: http://hr.nv.gov/Resources/ClassSpecs/Class_Specifications-4_0/
To Qualify
In order to be qualified, you must meet the following requirements:
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Education and Experience (Minimum Qualifications) Master's degree in a program accredited by the American Library Association; OR current enrollment in an academic program leading to a Master's degree in a program accredited by the American Library Association and two years of paraprofessional library experience; OR Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university which included 21 semester credits in library studies and two years of paraprofessional library experience; OR Associate's degree from an accredited college or university which included 21 semester credits in library studies and four years of paraprofessional library experience; OR graduation from high school or equivalent; 21 semester credits in library studies; and seven years of paraprofessional library experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience as described above which included 21 semester credits in library studies. Special Requirements A pre-employment criminal history check and fingerprinting are required. Persons offered employment in this position will be required to pay for these items. A State of Nevada/FBI background check will be required of the selected applicant. This position requires up to 25% travel requirement. Requires a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility at the time of appointment and for continuing employment. The Examination Application Evaluation Exam The exam will consist of an application evaluation. It is essential that applications include detailed information with time frames regarding education and experience. The most qualified applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for interview. The hiring agency may require specific skills related testing as part of the interviewing process.
Division of Human Resource Management: http://hr.nv.gov
Public Employees Retirement System: http://www.nvpers.org
Public Employees Benefits Program: http://pebp.state.nv.us
More Benefits Information: http://nvjobs.nv.gov/Applicants/EB
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Email Direct Inquiries or Correspondence to: Division of Human Resource Management
Northern Nevada
209 East Musser Street,
Room 101
Carson City, Nevada 89701-4204
