Wake County is hiring: Librarian (Part-time) in Raleigh

What You'll Be Doing

Are you a library professional looking for part-time hours and are passionate about serving the children in your community?

WCPL is hiring a part-time (20 hours per week) Youth Services Librarian for the Duraleigh Community Library to focus on the Young Child. You will work in the library with a team of Librarians and Library Assistants dedicated to offering quality service and dynamic programming to the community. Beyond developing and delivering storytimes, Librarians provide reference, readers' advisory and circulation assistance. Librarians are offered the opportunity to collaborate with managers and peers; and participate in system initiatives, though on a more limited basis due to the part-time schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Plan, promote and present multiple weekly programs for children and families
2. Work directly with the public on a service desk providing reference and readers' advisory
3. Take a lead with Library Assistants assigned to assist in the delivery of programs

Duraleigh Community Library
5800 Duraleigh Road
Raleigh, NC 27612

The weekly schedule for this position is:
Monday: OFF
Tuesday: 8-1
Wednesday: 8-1
Thursday: 4-9
Friday: 9-2
Librarians work every third Saturday and every 6th Sunday.

About Our Team

Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL), a division of Community Services, has the distinction of being one of the largest and busiest library systems in NC. The system operates eight regional libraries, thirteen community libraries, two specialty libraries and a bookmobile. It circulates over ten million books a year and welcomes two to three million visitors annually. The Libraries embrace the county core values and strive to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. WCPL is proud of its excellent customer service and award-winning programs. It creates experiences that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in Wake County.

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)

• 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

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Coursework in youth services
• One year of professional public library experience working with children
• Spanish language skills

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?

• Is knowledgeable and enjoys working with children birth through teens and their caregivers
• Skilled at presenting programs to children
• Excels at providing customer service
• Energetic, motivated, detail-oriented and flexible
• Demonstrates great technology skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills
• Maintains a knowledge of library trends in Youth Services
• Builds and maintains positive and respectful working relationships

About This Position

Location: Duraleigh Road Library, Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 20 hrs. per week, combo days, evenings and regular weekend rotation

Hiring Range: 23.57 - 37.00

Market Range: 23.57 - 37.00

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/16/2025