Library Assistant - Part Time - Multiple Locations

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Public Libraries is looking for part-time
Library Assistants for two of our library locations!

Do you love working with the public and want a great work environment? Apply today to join the Wake County Public Library team as a part-time Library Assistant. Work in your community to give great customer service and share your love of books, reading, and literacy.

What do Library Assistants do?

Work on a public service desk to answer questions, check books out, and issue library cards
Help patrons with informational and reading needs
Assist Library Manager with library operational duties
Assist Librarians with program set-up and/or program delivery
Assist with making creative book displays

Current opportunities are at the following locations:
Community Library:
Wake Forest Community Library*
400 E. Holding Ave.
Wake Forest, NC 27587

Schedule:
Monday 12:00 – 9:00*
Tuesday Off
Wednesday 12:00 – 4:00
Thursday 12:00 – 4:00
Friday 2:00 – 6:00*
Saturday 2:00 – 6:00
Sunday 12:00 – 4:00 or 1:00 – 5:00

• Every other rotation (2)

Off Wed/Fri for Sat and Sun

Regional Libraries

Eva Perry Regional Library
2100 Shepherd’s Vineyard Drive
Apex, NC 27502

Schedule:
Monday and Tuesday nights, Wednesday afternoon, and every other weekend

• Please note that Library Assistants hired into these positions must have a strong interest and willingness to learn children's programming
• Part-time Library Assistants generally work a combination of morning, afternoon, and evening hours with a regular Saturday and Sunday rotation (may vary by location)

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

• 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 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

The Basics (Required Education and Experience)
Associate's degree
No specific experience required
Equivalent education and experience are accepted
Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience)
Public Library experience working on a service desk
Customer Service or Bookstore experience
Experience working directly with children, for some locations
For some locations, Spanish-language skills desired
How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Enjoys working with people and excels at providing customer service • Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and maintains a professional, respectful demeanor
Is detail-oriented, flexible, self-motivated, and adapts well to change
Has great technology skills (ex. Internet searching, MS Office (Word, Excel), and learns new technologies quickly
Possesses a good working knowledge of reading trends for adults and youth, and has the ability to recommend books
About This Position

Location: Eva Perry Library Apex, NC 27502

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 20 hrs. per week, combo days, evenings, and regular weekend rotation

Hiring Range: 24.72 - 29.36

Market Range: 24.72 - 29.36

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 6/5/2026