Librarian

What You'll Be Doing

Serve Your Community as a Youth Services Librarian at West Regional Library in western Cary!

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.

Create Engaging Programs

Key Responsibilities of a Youth Services Librarian:

• 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

West Regional Library

4000 Louis Stephens Drive

Cary, NC 27519

Schedule

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

For More Information, Please Visit

https://www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobscareers-wcpl

Note: The person selected for this position must undergo a successful criminal background check, 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.
  
  
  

Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)

• Coursework in youth services
• One year of professional public library experience working with children
• Spanish language skills
  
  
  

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

• Is knowledgeable and enjoys working with children birth through teens and their caregivers
• Is skilled at presenting programs to children
• Excels at providing customer service
• Is energetic, motivated, detail-oriented, and flexible
• Has great technology skills
• Demonstrates excellent communication and leadership skills
• Maintains a knowledge of library trends in Youth Services
• Builds and maintains positive and respectful working relationships
  
  
  

About This Position

Location: West Regional Library Cary, NC 27519

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 26.16-37.81

Market Range: 26.16 - 37.81

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 3/4/2026

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.