What are the responsibilities and job description for the Librarian position at Wake County?
What You'll Be Doing
Serve Your Community as an Adult Services Librarian at Cary Regional Library in 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
Cary Regional Library
315 Kildaire Farm Rd
Cary, NC 27511
Schedule
Monday - Wednesday 8:15-5:15
Thursday 12:10-9:10
Friday 8:15-5:15 or 9:15-6:15
Every 4th weekend with Friday off
Saturday 8:15-5:15 or 9:15-6:15
Sunday 12:10-5:10
For More Information, Please Visit
https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobscareers-wcpl
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.
About
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/libraries https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobs-careers-wcpl/library-positions-descriptions
Required
The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Location: Cary Library Cary, NC 27511 USA
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 40 hrs. per week, combo days, evenings, and regular weekend rotation
Hiring Range: 26.16-31.99
Market Range: 26.16 - 37.81
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/17/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
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.
Serve Your Community as an Adult Services Librarian at Cary Regional Library in 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
Cary Regional Library
315 Kildaire Farm Rd
Cary, NC 27511
Schedule
Monday - Wednesday 8:15-5:15
Thursday 12:10-9:10
Friday 8:15-5:15 or 9:15-6:15
Every 4th weekend with Friday off
Saturday 8:15-5:15 or 9:15-6:15
Sunday 12:10-5:10
For More Information, Please Visit
https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobscareers-wcpl
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.
About
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/libraries https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobs-careers-wcpl/library-positions-descriptions
Required
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.
- Coursework in adult services
- One year of professional librarian experience
- 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
Location: Cary Library Cary, NC 27511 USA
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 40 hrs. per week, combo days, evenings, and regular weekend rotation
Hiring Range: 26.16-31.99
Market Range: 26.16 - 37.81
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 11/17/2025
What Makes Wake Great Equal Opportunity Statement Background Check Statement Emergency Service Worker Statement
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.
Salary : $32 - $38
