Librarian

What You'll Be Doing

Serve Your Community as a Youth Services Librarian with Wake County Public Libraries - Opportunities Available at Two of Our Locations!

Engage directly with our youngest Wake County citizens as a Youth Services Librarian
, where you'll have the chance to share the magic of the library with the community. From delivering captivating programs, to offering personalized service and working on a service desk, you'll create unforgettable experiences that inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. Your role will be essential in connecting children and caregivers with the library's resources, fostering relationships and building community.

Key Responsibilities of a Youth Services Librarian:

• Create Engaging Programs:
  Unleash your creativity by designing and implementing dynamic programs for children of all ages.
  Create these experiences to spark curiosity and joy.
• Lead Confidently:
  Take charge in the absence of the library manager(s) to ensure the smooth operations of the library.
  Be a support and resource for your colleagues.
• Collaborate with Passion:
  Join forces with a dedicated team to brainstorm, plan and execute programs, projects and maintain collections.
  Contribute your unique strengths while fostering an environment of support, innovation and shared success.
• Build Strong Community:
  Work with managers and peers to establish and nurture strong relationships with the community.
  Promote library services and forge relationships that enhance our programs and services.
  Work directly with the public providing excellent customer service, reference and readers advisory services.

Current opportunities are at the below locations (you will be given an opportunity to express location preferences during the application process):
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Ave.
Garner, NC 27529

Schedule:
Monday - 8:15 - 5:15
Tuesday - 8:15 - 5:15
Wednesday - 12:05 - 9:05
Thursday - 8:15 - 5:15
Friday
-8:15 - 5:15, the Friday following the weekend is 9:05 - 6:05
Every 4th weekend

West Regional Library
4000 Louis Stephens Drive
Cary, NC 27519

Schedule:
Mon 12:00 – 9:00
Tues 9:00 – 6:00
Wed 10:00 – 7:00
Thurs 9:00 – 6:00
Fri 9:00 – 6:00

* One weekend a month in a regular rotation Sat 9:00 – 6:00 and Sun 8:00 – 5:00

** This position requiresa successful criminal background & education verification, as well fingerprint submission to the State Bureau of Investigation for a secondary criminal history record check.

For more information, please visit:
https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-wcpl

About Our Team

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:-descriptions

The Basics (Required

Education and Experience )

• Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted

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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred

Education and Experience )

• Coursework in Youth Services
• One year of professional librarian experience
• Fluency in a…