What You'll Be Doing

Serve Your Community as a Youth Services Librarian at Southeast Regional Library with a focus on School Age youth!

Engage directly with our youngest Wake County citizens as a Youth Services Librarian, where you'll have the chance to share the magic of the library with the community. From delivering captivating programs, to offering personalized service 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 children and caregivers with the library's resources, fostering relationships and building community .

Key Responsibilities of a Youth Services Librarian:

Create Engaging Programs:

• Unleash your creativity by designing and implementing dynamic programs for children of all ages
• Create these experiences to spark curiosity and joy
  

Lead Confidently:

• Take charge in the absence of the library manager(s) 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:

Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Ave. ">Garner, NC 27529

Schedule: ">8:15-5:15 (M, W, Th, Fri)
12:05-9:05 (Tuesday evenings)
Every 4th weekend

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, is a decentralized Library system devoted to promoting the love of reading and fostering the pursuit of knowledge among the citizens of Wake County. To be a successful Library system, WCPL focuses on three factors: developing products people love, operating facilities that are well thought out and providing experiences that are pleasant. WCPL products include books and collections that people want; access to the Internet and other digital services that are easy to use; and programs that are engaging and educational. Library services are supportive of the Commissioner’s goals, as evident in the adoption of the Library Master Plan by the Board of Commissioners. In surveys to its customers, 96.6% of respondents rated their experience with the libraries as excellent or good. Per year, WCPL circulates over 10,000,000 books, has over 3,000,000 visitors and presents over 8,000 programs. Its annual budget is approximately $25 million. WCPL is currently comprised of 247 FTE of staff. Administration consists of a Director, Deputy Director, four Senior Managers each responsible for a major system resource and a Management & Policy Analyst. There are two Library Experience Managers focused on training, development and engagement for staff. The Library system is made up of seven Regional Libraries which range in size from 20,000 sq. ft. to 30,000 sq. ft.; 13 Community Libraries which range in size from 5,000 sq. ft. to 10,000 sq. ft. and two Specialty Libraries, including a local history and genealogy Library. WCPL has a dynamic Digital Infrastructure that encompasses the Libraries’ online web/social media presence and PR, as well as Library Information Technology. WCPL is consistently one of the busiest and most cost effective Library systems in NC. The Library system continues to expand its innovative and popular program of service for the young child, the school age child, teens and adults of all ages.

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

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

• Enjoys working with people and excels at providing customer service
• Is skilled at presenting programs to adults
• Is energetic, innovative, motivated, detail-oriented, and flexible
• Has great technology skills
• Has excellent communication skills
• Demonstrates leadership on a local and system level
• Maintains a knowledge of library trends in Adult Services
• Has the ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships in team environment/ul>
  
  

About This Position

Location: Southeast Regional Library Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 40 hrs. per week, combo days, evenings, and regular weekend rotation

Hiring Range: 23.57 - 37.00

Market Range: 23.57 - 37.00

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 2/6/2025

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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