Volunteer Library Assistant Jobs in Reno, NV (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $33.42 - $46.79 Hourly
Location : Library - Minden, NV
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 25/26-00174
Department: Library
Division: Library
Opening Date: 07/17/2026
Closing Date: 8/16/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
DESCRIPTION
**Applications are reviewed regularly. Postings may close prior to the listed date. Individuals are encouraged to apply immediately.**
The Douglas County Public Library is looking for an individual to fill the position of Librarian and assist their team in achieving its mission to provide a comprehensive collection of library materials, services, and programs to meet the informational, educational, recreational, and cultural needs of all residents and visitors of Douglas County. With a drive to serve everyone from kids to teens, adults, and seniors, this community focused operation provides not only traditional library services, but also serves as a hub for community clubs, groups, and activities. The right individual for the position will be a professional, creative, and friendly person who is looking to make a difference for their community. If you have a passion for creating a library environment that is welcoming and provides the very best resources and service to its patrons, while remaining open to new ideas, this could be the right fit for you.
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Primary Objectives
Performs complex work providing professional-level work in any of several areas to include Reference, Circulations Services, Technical Services, IT Services, Youth/Adult/Senior Services, Collection Development, or Branch Library; providing general assistance in patron services; assisting in the maintenance of library collections; acting as a lead in coordinating assignment, direction and completion of work of other library staff; performs related tasks as apparent or assigned.
Supervision Exercised
None
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Provides circulation services to patrons including checking materials in and out, collecting fees, and contacting patrons regarding materials on hold: provides reference services to patrons in person, by telephone, and electronically; assists Librarians to provide training for patrons and staff regarding print and electronic resources and conducts research skills instruction.
2. Makes recommendations for development of department goals, objectives, policies, and procedures including circulation, reference, Interlibrary Loans, volunteer/community service, and volunteer recognition programs.
3. Coordinates the delivery of Youth/Adult/Senior Services at various locations throughout the County, including program planning for pre-K to high school age youth and juvenile detainees; assesses trends/needs in the field of Youth Services and makes recommendations to the Library Director; involves young adults on program planning and implementing services and programs for their age group; manages Library services and programming.
4. Assists Library staff in providing direct public services to patrons, government employees, and a variety of other groups including youth, juvenile detainees, senior citizens, individuals with disabilities, homebound individuals, and individuals for whom English is a second language; coordinates outreach programs and special events such as author book signings and education programs for adults.
5. Assists with retention of library history materials.
6. Coordinates collection development by selecting and de-selecting materials; assists in the collection evaluation and development of specific Library collections for subject areas; participates as a member of the Collection Development Committee.
7. Oversees purchases of library materials in alignment with annual budgeted amounts; prepares special and/or recurring statistical reports; develops financial plans and/or orders for unexpected influxes of funds provided through grants, donations, and/or in memoriam; maintains all materials records.
8. Maintains periodical collections; checks newly received magazines and newspapers against subscription records, arranges and maintains materials for patron access, resolves discrepancies with vendors, and prepares orders and presents reports.
9. Serves in a lead role with staff for specific tasks or projects; prioritizes and reviews work to assure work quality, accuracy, and the timely accomplishment of assigned duties and responsibilities; participates in the interview process and training of new employees; and provides supervisors with performance feedback to assist with performance evaluations; Utilizes theoretical knowledge of the structure of the Dewey Decimal System, including an ability to describe to patrons the history and hierarchy of the system; practical knowledge of the use and structure of the Dewey Decimal System,
10. Provides daily assistance to staff and patrons in use of computers and printers; provides training programs for staff including print and electronic resources and research skills; oversees organization and delivery of classes for the public.
11. Represents the County with dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation in all relationships with staff and the public.
12. Contributes effectively to the accomplishment of team or work unit goals, objectives, and activities.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS & LICENSES
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree, five (5) years of experience performing similar duties as outlined above, and Nevada Librarian Certification as authorized under NAC 379 within two (2) years of employment; OR an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

• None

WORKING CONDITIONS/ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
WORKING CONDITIONS
The characteristics listed below are representative of the physical demands, physical agility, sensory requirements, and environmental exposures required by an individual to successfully perform the essential duties of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• This work requires the occasional exertion of over 100 pounds of force.
• Work regularly requires sitting, speaking or hearing and using hands; occasionally requires standing, walking, kneeling or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, pushing or pulling and repetitive motions.
• Work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels.
• Work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities.
• Work is generally in a moderately noisy location (e.g. business office, light traffic).
• Work has no exposure to adverse environmental conditions.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

1. Continued employment is contingent upon all required licenses and certificates being maintained in active status without suspension or revocation.
2. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background/screening.
3. Douglas County participates in E-Verify and will provide the Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each applicant's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. All candidates who are offered employment must complete Section 1 of the Form I-9 along with the required proof of their right to work in the United States and proof of their identity prior to starting employment. Please be prepared to provide required documentation as soon as possible after the job offer is made.
4. This job description indicates, in general, the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions expected of the incumbent. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Douglas County provides benefits to full-time employees. Benefits are prorated for part-time employees working 20-29 hours per week. Part-time employees working 19 hours or less, as well as on-call employees, are not eligible for benefits.
No Nevada State income tax.
Retirement - Public Employees' Retirement System of Nevada (PERS)
Douglas County contributes 36.75% of an eligible regular member and 50% of an eligible Police and Fire member's salary for retirement.
Deferred Compensation Plans - Employees have the option to participate in a deferred compensation program through , which is funded by the employee.
Employee Perks

• Vacation: Accrued at the rate of 4.6154 hours per pay period, or 120 hours per year (increase with years of service).
• Sick Leave : Earned at the rate of 3.6923 hours per pay period, or 96 hours per year.
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year.
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Annual Gym Membership
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement Programs

Health Insurance
As a Douglas County employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package with several medical plan options, plus dental and vision coverage, life insurance, and disability insurance. Benefits start on the first of the month after a 60-day waiting period. To learn more about our health insurance and employee benefits, please visit our
Compensation
Douglas County uses a Pay for Performance compensation system, where employees receive annual performance evaluations and may be eligible for merit-based salary increases. Qualified employees can earn up to a 3% merit increase on their anniversary date, and may also receive an annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) during the first pay period of each fiscal year, based on the Consumer Price Index, up to a maximum of 5%. In addition, eligible employees who demonstrate exceptional, above-and-beyond performance may receive further compensation through the County's Recognition of Excellence Program.
01
What is your highest level of completed education?

• High School or GED
• Vocational Certification
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree or Higher
• None of the Above

02
If you listed a degree above, what was the major?

• Library Science
• Library and Information Science
• A Closely Related Field
• None of the Above
• No Degree

03
If you selected "A Closely Related Field", please indicate below.
04
Do you possess a current Nevada Librarian Certification?

• Yes, I have current certification.
• No, but I will be able to obtain necessary certification within two (2) years of date of employment.
• I have a Master's in Library Science from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program.
• None of the above

05
How many years of experience do you possess providing reference and circulation services, cataloging and acquisition of collection, library program development and coordination, and/or performing other library duties.

• No experience
• Less than 3 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 years
• 6 years
• 7 years
• 8 years
• 9 years
• 10 years
• 11 years or more

06
Briefly describe your experience, if any, of grant fund application and administration.
07
Briefly describe your experience, if any, of developing and implementing library programs and/or community group activities.
08
The Library operates six days a week, including evening and weekend hours. Are you willing and able to work rotating schedules which may include weekend and or/evening hours?

• Yes
• No

09
Do you have direct professional experience with any of the following? Indicate all that apply.

• Cataloging
• Title Acquisition
• Circulation Services
• Reference Services
• Directing or supervising the work of others
• Youth, Adult, and/or Senior Services
• Technical Services

10
Describe your experience of providing customer service to library patrons.
11
Briefly describe why you are interested in the position of Librarian with Douglas County.
12
Douglas County requires applicants to list all work history from your most current employment to 10 years back. If relevant experience is over 10 years please list it on your application. ***Writing "See Resume" on the application in place of completing your information is not acceptable.***Have you listed your current employment through 10 years of work history on your application in addition to listing any relevant experience that exceeds 10 years?

• Yes, I have listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.
• I do not have 10 years of work history, but I have included all employment history.
• I have relevant experience that exceeds 10 years, and I have included the experience on my application.
• No, I have not listed all work history from most current to 10 years back.

13
Are you able to perform the primary duties and responsibilities of the job listed on the job description with or without a reas