Part Time Youth Services Librarian

Are you a library professional looking for part-time hours and are passionate about serving
the children in your community?

Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL) is seeking a creative, enthusiastic and service-driven Youth Services Librarian with a passion for early childhood development to work Part-Time (20 hours per week) for the Athens Drive Community Library. In this role you will work in the library with a team of Librarians and Library Assistants dedicated to offering quality service and dynamic programming to the community. Beyond developing and delivering storytimes, Librarians provide reference, readers' advisory and circulation assistance. Librarians are offered the opportunity to collaborate with managers and peers; and participate in system initiatives, though on a more limited basis due to the part-time schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan, promote and present multiple weekly programs for children and families
Work directly with the public on a service desk providing reference and readers' advisory
Take a lead with Library Assistants assigned to assist in the delivery of programs
The weekly schedule for this position is 20 hours per week, mainly nights and a weekend rotation. Schedule may vary during summer hours.

Athens Drive Community Library is centrally located in Raleigh within Athens Drive High School, 1420 Athens Dr., Raleigh, NC 27606.

The library operates on a limited schedule during the school year, Mon-Thu 4: 00-9: 00 pm, Fri 4: 00-6: 00, Sat 9: 00-6: 00 and Sun 1: 00-5: 00. From June 16th to August 13th, the library will be open Mon-Thu 9: 00-9: 00, Fri-Sat 9: 00-6: 00, and Sun 1: 00-5: 00. The Athens Drive Community Library was part of the 2024 Library Bond and will be replaced with a new building in the next seven years.

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. The Libraries embrace the county core values and strive to be a workplace that is diverse, equitable and inclusive. 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)
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 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 children
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 Youth Services
Has the ability to build and maintain positive and productive relationships in team environment

About This Position
Location: Athens Drive Library Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: 20 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 6/13/2025

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