Elko County, NV is hiring: Library Assistant (Youth Services) in Elko

Salary: $19.67 - $28.52 Hourly
Location : Elko
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202500194
Department: Library
Opening Date: 12/05/2025
Closing Date: 12/10/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Job Description

The Library Assistant in Youth Services provides customer service and support in the Youth Services Department, assisting children, teens, and caregivers in locating materials, using library resources, and participating in programs. This position supports readers' advisory, program assistance, and computer supervision in the youth and teen areas. While primarily assigned to Youth Services, the employee may occasionally assist in other library areas, including the Circulation Desk or branch locations, as needed.

MYBRARY BRAND AND COMMUNITY REPRESENTATIONAll library employees serve as ambassadors for Mybrary, the Elko-Eureka County Library System. Staff are expected to understand, support, and communicate the library's brand identity, mission, and values in all interactions. Employees should actively advocate for library services, uphold the Mybrary ideals of exploration, discovery, and connection, and positively represent the library in the community, both inside and outside the workplace.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures a welcoming attitude and environment are presented to all library patrons.
• Circulates library materials and prepares library materials for book rotation as directed.
• Assist patrons with reader's advisory and reference questions; helps identify and clarify needs by asking questions in a friendly and professional manner.
• Opens and closes the department or facility as assigned.
• Maintains organization and cleanliness of the Youth and Teen areas; shelves and shelf-read materials to ensure accurate order.
• Assists the Youth Services Librarian in record keeping, statistics, and material displays.
• In coordination with supervisor, supports, prepares, and participates in youth and family programs such as story time, crafts, outreach visits, and the Summer Reading Program.
• Assists the Youth Services Librarian in maintaining and developing relationships with community partners and organizations.
• Assists with the use and supervision of youth computer stations and related technology.
• Maintains supplies and submits requests to supervisor as needed.
• Attends training workshops and participates in staff meetings.
• Communicates effectively with supervisor and colleagues regarding work status, patron concerns, and program needs.
• Represents the department with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.

Education and Experience

High School Degree or GED
One year of work experience
Must maintain a valid Nevada driver's license
Must maintain any required approvals and designations as required
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

An employee in this position must have the following knowledge, skills, and abilities upon application:

• Knowledge
  • Library organization, including the Dewey Decimal Classification System.
  • Principles of readers' advisory for children and teens.
  • Public library databases, digital resources, and circulation procedures.
  • Best practices for public service and youth engagement.
  • Modern office practices and procedures.
  • Business English, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and format.
  • Basic recordkeeping, report preparation, and filing techniques.
  • Computer hardware and software applications, including word processing, spreadsheets, and databases.
• Skills
  • Demonstrating excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
  • Communicating effectively both verbally and in writing.
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  • Organizing and displaying materials and bulletin boards attractively.
  • Understanding and carrying out complex written and oral communications.
  • Managing time and prioritizing multiple tasks effectively.
  • Accurately performing arithmetic or statistical computations.
  • Using the tools and equipment listed below.
• Abilities
  • Understand, interpret, and follow policies, procedures, and instructions.
  • Work independently while maintaining cooperative relationships with coworkers and patrons.
  • Present information clearly to children and caregivers.
  • Apply technological skills to assist patrons with library resources and programs.
  • Handle interruptions and changing priorities in a busy environment.
  • Promote goodwill between the library and the public.
  • Travel to off-site locations for training or outreach as needed.
  • Performing detailed clerical tasks in an accurate, orderly, and timely fashion.
• OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be available during library operation hours, including evenings and weekends.
  • Must be flexible and willing to adjust to scheduling needs.
  • Must maintain patron confidentiality and advocate for patron privacy.
  • Must feel comfortable working with children and families of diverse backgrounds.
  • Must demonstrate a commitment to intellectual freedom and provide access to library materials and resources for all patrons, regardless of personal beliefs. Staff are expected to assist patrons in finding information without judgment or censorship.
  • May be temporarily assigned to other departments or branch locations to support operations or training needs.

Physical Demands and Working Environment

An employee in this position must meet the following physical requirements upon application:

• Work is performed in a public library environment.
• Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office equipment.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may frequently be required to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• The employee must occasionally lift and move up to 40 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate but noise levels may increase during programs, events, or peak public service hours. Frequent interruption to planned work activities should be expected.
• Environment is generally clean with limited exposure to conditions such as dust, fumes, noise or odors.
• Incumbent will occasionally be asked to travel in a passenger vehicle.

TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGYAn employee in this position is expected to operate, learn, and adapt to the following tools and technologies:

• Standard office and library equipment, including computers, printers, scanners, telephones, calculators, copiers, and cash drawers.
• Library systems and software (e.g., Koha ILS, EnvisionWare, or similar applications).
• Additional technology such as laminators, e-fax systems, self-check kiosks, or other department-specific devices.
• May use technology and devices for programs such as projectors, tablets, gaming systems, STEM kits, 3D printers, Cricut, or virtual reality headsets.
• New or emerging tools adopted by the library as services and programs expand.
• Employees are expected to remain flexible and proactive in learning new technologies as they are implemented.

Elko County is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer

In compliance with applicable laws, reasonable accommodations may be provided for qualified individuals with a disability who require and request such accommodations.
Elko County offers a complete benefits package for all regular, full-time employees including a minimal fee for health care, dental and vision, flex spending accounts, and life insurance,100% County paid PERS retirement (Public Employee Retirement System), and deferred compensation plans. We offer 13 paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, Family Medical Leave, Military Leave, Educational Assistance, and an Employee Assistance Program, in addition to no state income tax.
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Public libraries provide access to information for all patrons regardless of personal beliefs. Do you acknowledge that personal beliefs must not influence what information or assistance is provided to patrons?

• Yes
• No

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