Librarian
Wake County GovernmentWhat You'll Be Doing
Serve Your Community as an Adult Services Librarian at Express Library Fayetteville Street!
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, cultivating partnerships with community organizations, 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. Additionally, this is a new position at the Express Library Fayetteville Street, so you will be working with the branch manager to develop the specifics of the role as you go.
The Express Library Fayetteville Street is in the process of leaning into existing connections and growing new partnerships to benefit those coming to ELF in the following conditions and circumstances:
- Those coming downtown for court or related experiences.
- Those coming to ELF as part of a larger program of personal restoration and development.
- Those coming to ELF who are experiencing homelessness or housing insecurity and are not part of a larger community program.
- Those coming to ELF who are neighbors and who’d like to collect their holds, engage in conversations with staff, find something new to read, and have easy return of books from all Wake County Public Libraries facilities.
We are working towards developing partnerships with organizations both within the structure of the Wake County Government and without to support patrons in these various circumstances, and as an Adult Services Librarian at the Express Library Fayetteville Street, you’ll play an important role in this work.
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
- Collaborate with community partners to bring new services and resources to library patrons at Express Library Fayetteville Street
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
For more information, please visit:
https://www.wakegov.com/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobscareers-wcpl
The current position is available at:
Express Library Fayetteville Street*
336 Fayetteville St.
Raleigh, NC 27601
*Downtown employees must pay for parking which is deducted monthly from their paycheck.
Parking costs considered in salary offer.
Schedule:
Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
For more information, please visit:
https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobscareers-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. With 23 libraries and 350+ employees, WCPL offers a popular book collection and innovative programs for the young child, the school age child, teens, and adults of all ages. To be a successful library system, WCPL focuses on developing products people love, operating facilities that are well thought out, and providing experiences that are pleasant. WCPL products include books that people want; access to the Internet and other digital services that are easy to use; and programs that are engaging and educational. In surveys to its customers, over 98% of respondents are very satisfied or satisfied with their library experience. WCPL has won awards for its programming, including achievement awards from the National Association of Counties. In 2015, the Deputy Library Director won a prestigious award from the American Library Association for showing exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children. http://www.wakegov.com/libraries/services/about/Pages/Awards-and-Recognition.aspx
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
- Experience developing partnerships with community organizations
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
About This Position
Location: WCOB Raleigh, NC 27602
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 9:00am - 6:00pm
Hiring Range: 26.82 - 32.79
Market Range: 26.82 - 38.76
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 5:00 pm on 10/16/2026
What Makes Wake Great
Consistently ranked high among the best places to live and work in America, Wake County is the proud home to NC State University, Research Triangle Park, and the two-time Stanley Cup Champion Carolina Hurricanes, winners in 2006 and 2026. In addition to being Wake County’s seat of government, Raleigh is also the center of state government, with the Capitol Building, legislature and many state government offices located in Raleigh. With an estimated population of just over 1.2 million residents, Wake County is North Carolina’s most populous county. Entertainment, recreation, and art and culture abound with the North Carolina Museum of Art, JC Raulston Arboretum, and the Neuse River Trail all in the heart of Wake County. Wake County uses the Council/Manager form of government. Currently, the seven members of the Board of Commissioners are elected by district on a partisan basis and serve four-year terms. Starting in fall 2026, the Wake County Board will have seven commissioners elected by voters in their districts and two at-large commissioners elected by the whole County. The County is regarded as a fiscally responsible and well-managed government, enjoying a AAA bond rating. The County’s FY2027 General Fund budget is approximately $2.28 billion, and the County has more than 5,000 full time employees. Wake County Government came in at #2 on the Healthiest Employers list for 2024. This year, US News & World Report ranked Raleigh #5 on its list of Best Places to Live, and the Milken Institute ranked Raleigh #1 on its 2025 list of Best-Performing Cities.
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.