Library Assistant - Southeast Regional Library

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Public Libraries is looking for a dedicated full-time Library Assistant who loves working with the public!

Full-time Library Assistants in a community library balance their time working on busy service desks with providing operational and programming support. Library Assistants provide reference, readers’ advisory and basic technology assistance to members, and support youth programming under the direction of a Librarian.

• Work directly with the public on a service desk providing excellent customer service, including checking books out, issuing new library cards, and providing assistance with patron informational and reading needs
• Provide operational assistance to maintain the efficient running of the library, which may include assisting with the coordination of Library Page schedules and work
• Assist in the delivery of library programs for youth under the direction of a Librarian
• Assist the public with basic technology and online searching
• Create attractive book displays

Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Ave.
Garner, NC 27529

40 hours a week, with one night per week (Monday) and one weekend a month

Apply today to start an amazing career in public service!
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* The person selected for this position must undergo a successful criminal background check and education verification, as well as submit fingerprints to the State Bureau of Investigation for a secondary criminal history record check.

Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL), a division of Community Services, has the distinction of being one of the largest and busiest library systems in NC. The system operates eight regional libraries, thirteen community libraries, two specialty libraries, and a bookmobile. It circulates over ten million books a year and welcomes two to three million visitors annually. WCPL is proud of its excellent customer service and award-winning programs.

It creates experiences that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in Wake County. For more information about WCPL programs, services, and positions, please visit:/libraries

• Associate's degree
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

• Public library experience working on a service desk
• Customer Service or Bookstore experience
• Multilingual language skills

• Enjoys working with people and excels at providing customer service
• Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is energetic, motivated, and takes initiative
• Is detail‑oriented, flexible, and adaptable to change
• Has great technology skills (ex. Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel), Google Docs) and learns new technologies quickly
• Loves books and reading; good working knowledge of reading trends and popular titles for adults and youth and has the ability to recommend titles and authors

Location:

Southeast Regional Library, Garner, NC 27529

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

40 hrs per week, including a regular evening shift and weekend rotation

Hiring Range: $24.72 – $29.36

Market Range: $24.72 – $29.36

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/9/2026

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Position may require a background check that may include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.