Librarian

Wake County; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake County Public Libraries in Cary, NC is seeking an Adult Services Librarian at Cary Regional Library to connect adults with library resources, deliver engaging programs, and provide one-on-one professional services at the service desk.

The role emphasizes community engagement, readers advisory, and lifelong learning, with a background check and education verification required. Join WCPL to support diverse library services for Wake County residents.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Design engaging programs for adults of all ages.
• Assist adults with job searching, research, college applications, and more.
• Lead at the service desk and provide reference and readers advisory services.
• Collaborate with a team to plan and implement library programs and maintain collections.
• Build strong relationships with the community and promote library services.

Skills

Customer service

Readers advisory

Program design

Community engagement

Education

MLS/MLIS/MIS (ALA-accredited)

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

Serve Your Community as an Adult Services Librarian at Cary Regional Libraryin 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.

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: Cary Regional Library 315 Kildaire Farm Road Cary, NC 27511

Schedule: Mondays 12:10-9:10 Tuesdays-Fridays 8:15-5:15 Saturdays 9:10-6:10 (Every 4th) Sundays 12:10-5:10 (Every 4th)

*The person selected for this position must undergo a successful criminal background check and education verification, as well as submit fingerprints to the State Bureau of Investigation for a secondary criminal history record check.

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. 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. 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/librarieshttps://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobs-careers-wcpl/library-positions-descriptions

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