Librarian

County of Wake, NC•Cary, NC

1d•$27 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

Serve Your Community as an Adult Services Librarian at Cary Regional Library in downtown Cary! 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

Responsibilities

Design and implement dynamic programs for adults of all ages to spark curiosity and joy.
Meet one-on-one with adults to assist them in building skills in job searching, doing research, applying for college and more.
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.
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.
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.