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What You'll Be Doing


Serve Your Community as an Adult Services Librarian
at Northeast Regional Library!

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.

Key Responsibilities of an Adult Services Librarian:

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

The current position is available at:

Northeast Regional Library
14401 Green Elm Lane
Raleigh, NC 27614

For more
information, please visit:
https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobs-careers-wcpl



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.
For more information about WCPL programs, services and positions, please visit:
www.wake.gov/libraries



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

  • Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.


Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)


  • Coursework in adult services
  • One year of professional librarian experience
  • Fluency in a language other than English, especially Spanish


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


  • 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 respectful relationships in a team environment


About This Position



Location: Northeast Regional Library Raleigh, NC 27610 USA



Employment Type: Regular



Work Schedule: 40 hrs per week, including a regular evening shift and weekend rotation



Hiring Range: 23.57 - 30.28



Market Range: 23.57 - 37.00



Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.



Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/18/2024












What Makes Wake Great




Home to the State Capital, Wake County is one of the fastest growing areas in the nation and the most populous county in the state,
with more than 1.1 million residents. The County has received national and international rankings and accolades from publications
such as Money, Fortune, and Time magazines as being one of the best places to live, work and play. The central location of the County
allows for a short drive to the spectacular mountains or coast. Wake County Government is governed by a seven-member Board of Commissioners,
who are elected at-large to serve two-year terms. Wake County Government has a general operating budget of $1.874 billion, employs
over 4400 employees, experiences minimal turnover, and is an award-winning leader in wellness and technology initiatives; such as offering employees
and covered spouses free access to the Employee Health Center. Wake County Government offers a wide range of training and development opportunities,
a stable career in public service with a balance of work and family life, flexible work schedules and a competitive salary and benefits package.










Equal Opportunity Statement




Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.










Background Check Statement




Position may require a background check that may
include: criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job
requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from
consideration for employment. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.










Emergency Service Worker Statement




In the event of an emergency, as determined by the County Manager or designee, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected.
Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during
and after the emergency. Employee may also be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.




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