Librarian

County of Wake, NC • Raleigh, NC

1d • $26 - $38 • Hybrid

About The Position

Serve Your Community as an Adult Services Librarian with Wake County Public Libraries – Opportunities Available at Two Locations! Engage directly with Wake County citizens as an Adult Services Librarian, where you'll have the chance to share the magic of the library with the community. From delivering captivating programs, offering one-on-one professional services 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 adults of all ages with the library's resources, fostering relationships and building community.

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
• Equivalent education and experience are NOT accepted
• Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in adult services
• One year of professional librarian experience
• Fluency in a language other than English, especially Spanish
• Enjoys working with people and excels at providing customer service
• Demonstrates skill at presenting programs to diverse audiences
• Is innovative, motivated, detail-oriented, and flexible
• Has great technology skills
• Has excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership
• Maintains a knowledge of library trends in Adult Services
• Has the ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships in team environment

Responsibilities

• Create Engaging Programs: Unleash your creativity by designing and implementing dynamic programs for adults of all ages. Create these experiences to spark curiosity and joy.
• Build Community Skills: Take pride in meeting one-on-one with adults to assist them in building skills in job searching, doing research, applying for college and more.
• Lead Confidently: Take charge in the absence of the library managers 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level