Librarian - Head of Government Documents and Periodicals
Las Vegas
Friday, 24 April 2026
Supervises, trains, and schedules library associates, technicians, clerks and student assistants. Plans, organizes, coordinates, measures, and evaluates work activities. Prepares monthly statistical reports and other reports as needed. Maintains familiarity with the selection policies and update as needed. Analyzes the collection for appropriateness, subject depth, currency, and other criteria. Weeds the collection as needed. Reviews sources (Choice) for the selection of materials for possible purchase. Oversees and evaluate the selection of materials, including print, electronic, A-V and reference. Coordinate and oversee the purchases of the other librarian subject specialists, considering content and budget needs. Acquires bibliographies for selection of resources. Analyzes use and appropriateness of online resources. Analyze use and appropriateness of reference and standing orders in concert with the Head of the Public Services Division. Coordinates and teach one-credit hour Library Research Course. Develops and prepare library instruction curricula. Coordinates and teach bibliographic instruction in the library and throughout NMHU. Develops and maintain print and online library material budgets. Oversees the organizing and prioritizing of the Fine Arts Section, Ray Drew Gallery. Provides assistance at the Reference Desk, as well as provide research assistance to patrons in person and via phone, mail, email, and chat (Online helpdesk) on a rotational basis. Assists users in using library resources, providing information on library services, facilities, regulations and standard references. Participates as a member of the University Faculty committees. Meets with donors, accept, process and manage the donations to the library. Coordinates with other libraries for the transfer of materials. Uses OCLC World. Share Management System for acquisitions, collection development, and circulation tasks. Meets and negotiate with vendors regarding online and print purchases. Reads job-related information and research concerning aspects of library development, publication, and involvement in library associations. Maintains regular attendance. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.