Adult Services Librarian, Full Time

Are you a library professional who is passionate about serving the adults in your community?

WCPL is hiring an Adult Services Librarian for its Northeast Regional Library to focus on new adults to seniors. You will work in a regional library with a team of librarians and library assistants dedicated to offering quality service and dynamic programming to the community. Beyond developing programs and offering one-on-one services, Librarians provide reference, readers' advisory and circulation assistance. Librarians are offered the opportunity to collaborate with managers and peers; and participate in system initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Planning, promoting, and presenting programs and services for new adults through seniors
• Working on a public service desk providing reference, readers' advisory and general circulation assistance
• Maintaining and merchandising assigned areas of the collection
• Taking a lead with Library Assistants assigned to assist with the delivery of programs

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

This opportunity is at the following location:

Northeast Regional Library (located in the Wakefield area of Raleigh)
14401 Green Elm Lane
Raleigh, NC 27614

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 over 400 employees, WCPL offers a popular book collection and innovative programs for the entire community. 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. WCPL embraces the county core values and strives to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. WCPL is proud of its excellent customer service and award-winning programs. 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 Spanish

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

• Excels at providing customer service
• Demonstrates ability to present to diverse audiences
• Possesses great technology skills
• Demonstrates strong leadership and communication skills
• Maintains a knowledge of library trends in Adult Services
• Builds and maintains positive and respectful relationships in a team environment

About This Position

Location: Northeast Regional Library Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 21.33 - 36.27

Market Range: 21.33 - 36.27

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/22/2024