Librarian

County of Wake, NC • Garner, NC

3d • $27 - $39 • Onsite

About The Position

Wake County Public Libraries is hiring a Youth Services Librarian to serve children and caregivers at one of two regional library locations. The role involves creating engaging library experiences, connecting young people and caregivers with library resources, and fostering relationships that support a lifelong love of reading and learning. The librarian provides public-facing customer service, reference and readers advisory services, and helps promote library services and build community relationships.

The position also involves collaborating with colleagues on programs, projects, and collections, and taking charge of library operations when library managers are absent. The role is 40 hours per week and includes a combination of daytime and evening work, plus a regular weekend rotation. Opportunities are listed at Southeast Regional Library in Garner and West Regional Library in Cary; applicants may express a location preference. The posting identifies Southeast Regional Library as the position location.

Requirements

• Master's degree in Librarianship or a related field: MLS, MLIS, MIS, or ML from an ALA-accredited program or NC program.
• No specific experience is required.
• Equivalent education and experience are not accepted.
• Enjoys working with people and excels at providing customer service.
• Demonstrates skill in presenting programs to diverse audiences.
• Is innovative, motivated, detail-oriented, and flexible.
• Has strong technology skills.
• Has excellent communication skills.
• Demonstrates leadership.
• Maintains knowledge of library trends in Youth Services.
• Successful criminal background and education verification, including fingerprint submission to the State Bureau of Investigation for a secondary criminal history record check.

Nice To Haves

• Coursework in Youth Services.
• One year of professional librarian experience.
• Fluency in a language other than English, preferably Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement dynamic programs for children of all ages.
• Lead library operations in the absence of library manager(s).
• Support and serve as a resource for colleagues.
• Collaborate with the team to plan and execute programs and projects and maintain collections.
• Work with managers and peers to establish and nurture community relationships.
• Promote library services and develop relationships that enhance programs and services.
• Provide customer service, reference, and readers advisory services directly to the public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time