Library Assistant Job at Wake County Government
What You'll Be Doing
Wake County Public Libraries is looking for energetic, motivated
Library Assistants for several 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 Librarians with program set-up and/or program delivery
Assist Library Manager with library operational duties
Current opportunities are at the following locations (you will be given a chance to express location preference during the application process):
Regional Libraries
Cary Regional, 2 positions in Youth Services*
North Regional, 1 position in Youth Services*
Northeast Regional, 2 positions in Youth Services*, 1 position in Adult Services
West Regional, 1 position in Youth Services*
Community Libraries
Duraleigh Community Library*
Fuquay-Varina Community Library*
Southgate Community Library*
Zebulon Community Library*
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 over 400 employees, WCPL offers a popular book collection and innovative programs for the entire community. 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. WCPL is proud of our excellent customer service and our award-winning programs. For more information about WCPL programs, services, and positions, please visit: www.wakegov.com/libraries https://www.wakegov.com/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
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: Fuquay-Varina Community Library Various Wake County locations, NC
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 20 hrs. per week; combination of day, afternoon, evening and weekend hours
Hiring Range: $18.20 - $22.07
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 12/9/2022
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Wake County Public Libraries is looking for energetic, motivated
Library Assistants for several 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 Librarians with program set-up and/or program delivery
Assist Library Manager with library operational duties
Current opportunities are at the following locations (you will be given a chance to express location preference during the application process):
Regional Libraries
Cary Regional, 2 positions in Youth Services*
North Regional, 1 position in Youth Services*
Northeast Regional, 2 positions in Youth Services*, 1 position in Adult Services
West Regional, 1 position in Youth Services*
Community Libraries
Duraleigh Community Library*
Fuquay-Varina Community Library*
Southgate Community Library*
Zebulon Community Library*
- Please note that Library Assistants hired into these positions must have a strong interest and willingness to learn children's programming
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 over 400 employees, WCPL offers a popular book collection and innovative programs for the entire community. 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. WCPL is proud of our excellent customer service and our award-winning programs. For more information about WCPL programs, services, and positions, please visit: www.wakegov.com/libraries https://www.wakegov.com/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
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: Fuquay-Varina Community Library Various Wake County locations, NC
Employment Type: Regular
Work Schedule: 20 hrs. per week; combination of day, afternoon, evening and weekend hours
Hiring Range: $18.20 - $22.07
Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 12/9/2022
Please Note :
epokagency.com is the go-to platform for job seekers looking for the best job postings from around the web. With a focus on quality, the platform guarantees that all job postings are from reliable sources and are up-to-date. It also offers a variety of tools to help users find the perfect job for them, such as searching by location and filtering by industry. Furthermore, epokagency.com provides helpful resources like resume tips and career advice to give job seekers an edge in their search. With its commitment to quality and user-friendliness, Site.com is the ideal place to find your next job.