Part-Time Library Assistant
About The Position
Wake County Public Libraries is looking for a part-time Library Assistant at our Athens Drive Community Library! This role offers a great work environment for those who love working with the public. As a part-time Library Assistant, you will work in your community to provide excellent customer service and share your passion for books, reading, and literacy. Current opportunities are at the Athens Drive Community Library. The schedule for this position is Sunday 12:30 PM – 5:00 PM, Monday 3:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursday 2:30 PM – 9:00 PM, and Friday 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM. Library Assistants hired for these positions must have a strong interest and willingness to learn children's programming. Part-time Library Assistants generally work a combination of morning, afternoon, and evening hours with a regular Saturday and Sunday rotation, which may vary by location. The selected candidate must undergo a successful criminal background check, education verification, and submit fingerprints for a secondary criminal history record check.
Requirements
- Associate's degree
- No specific experience required
- Equivalent education and experience are accepted
- Must have a strong interest and willingness to learn children's programming
- Enjoys working with people and excels at providing customer service
- Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Is energetic, motivated, and takes initiative
- Is detail-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to change
- Has great technology skills (ex. Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel), Google Docs) and learns new technologies quickly
- Loves books and reading; good working knowledge of reading trends and popular titles for adults and youth and has the ability to recommend titles and authors
Nice To Haves
- Public Library experience working on a service desk
- Customer Service or Bookstore experience
- Experience working directly with children, for some locations
- Spanish-language skills desired for some locations
Responsibilities
- Work on a public service desk to answer questions, check books out, and issue library cards
- Help patrons with informational and reading needs
- Assist Library Manager with library operational duties
- Assist Librarians with program set-up and/or program delivery
- Assist with making creative book displays
Benefits
- The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating.
- Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024.
- US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live.
- Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
