Librarian

County of Wake, NC • Knightdale, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

WCPL is hiring two Temporary Librarians for its Collection Development Services Division to work in Materials Management. These positions play a critical behind-the-scenes role in ensuring that library users encounter timely, accurate, and well-maintained collections. The Materials Management Librarians contribute directly to reducing wait times, improving discoverability, and balancing the library’s collection across all branches. These Librarians support the efficient lifecycle of library collections by coordinating selection support, receiving, cataloging workflows, and distribution. This role ensures that materials move accurately and quickly to the shelf, while maintaining high standards for data integrity and system-wide consistency. Working collaboratively with Collection Development and branch staff, these Librarians help maintain a responsive, well-balanced collection that meets community demand.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Librarianship or related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, ML from an ALA accredited program or NC program
• No specific experience required

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with MARC records and metadata standards
• Experience with Excel or data analysis tools
• Experience working with integrated library systems (ILS) and library workflows

Responsibilities

• Generate lists to support movement of books across the library system
• Help manage and distribute items from our central inventory (BookHub)
• Maintain data to inform shelving capacity and distribution
• Perform copy cataloging and limited original cataloging as needed
• Maintain accuracy and consistency in bibliographic and item records
• Support authority control and metadata standards
• Assist with system-wide inventory projects, shifting and collection moves
• Support deselection and replacement workflows using established criteria
• Analyze collection usage data to identify gaps or overstock
• Coordinate routing and distribution of materials to branch locations
• Support high-volume movement of materials between locations
• Ensure timely delivery of high-demand items
• Serve as a communications point between Collection Development and branch staff
• Respond to inquiries regarding orders, processing and item status
• Provide clear, timely communication regarding workflow changes or issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees