Part time Library Assistant

Job Description:

Part time Library Assistant

Wake County Public Libraries is looking for part-time Library Assistants at East Regional Library in both our Adult and Youth Services departments! 

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 location: 
 
Regional Libraries 

East Regional Library 
946 Steeple Square Ct. 
Knightdale, NC 27545 

Schedule for Adult Services position: 
 
Weeks 1 & 3 
Sunday 1-5 
Monday 5-9 
Tuesday 2-6 
Wednesday 5-9 
Thursday off 
Friday 2-6 

Weeks 2 & 4 
Monday 5-9 
Tuesday 2-6 
Wednesday 5-9 
Thursday off 
Friday off 
Saturday 9-6 or 8-5 

Schedule for the Youth Services position*: 

Weeks 1 and 3: 
Sunday: Off 
Monday: Off 
Tuesday: 5-9 
Wednesday: 5-9 
Thursday: 2-6 
Friday: Off 
Saturday: 8-5 or 9-6 

Weeks 2 and 4: 
Sunday: 1-5 
Monday: Off 
Tuesday: 5-9 
Wednesday: 5-9 
Thursday: 2-6 
Friday: 2-6 
Saturday: Off 

*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 

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. With 23 libraries and 350+ employees, WCPL offers a popular book collection and innovative programs for the young child, the school age child, teens, and adults of all ages. To be a successful library system, WCPL focuses on developing products people love, operating facilities that are well thought out, and providing experiences that are pleasant. WCPL products include books that people want; access to the Internet and other digital services that are easy to use; and programs that are engaging and educational. In surveys to its customers, over 98% of respondents are very satisfied or satisfied with their library experience.
WCPL has won awards for its programming, including achievement awards from the National Association of Counties. In 2015, the Deputy Library Director won a prestigious award from the American Library Association for showing exceptional understanding and support of public library service to children.
http://www.wakegov.com/libraries/services/about/Pages/Awards-and-Recognition.aspx

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
• Is energetic, motivated, and takes initiative
• Is detail-oriented, flexible, and adaptable to change
• Has great technology skills (ex. Internet, MS Office (Word, Excel), Google Docs) and learns new technologies quickly
• Loves books and reading; good working knowledge of reading trends and popular titles for adults and youth and has the ability to recommend titles and authors

About This Position

Location: East Regional Library Knightdale, NC 27545

Employment Type: Regular

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

Hiring Range: 22.13 - 28.73

Market Range: 22.13 - 28.73

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 5/9/2025