Library Branch Manager Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Library Branch Manager Wake County Government – 3.8 Raleigh, NC Job Details Full-time $67,728 – $112,663 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Management Customer service Mid-level Master’s degree Supervising experience Master of Library & Information Science 1 year Communication skills Full Job Description What You’ll Be Doing Excellent Library Management Opportunity in Dynamic Western Wake County! Are you ready for that next challenge in your library career? Wake County Public Libraries is searching for a new Library Branch Manager for the Morrisville Community Library. One of Wake County’s newest libraries, Morrisville Community Library is located at 310 Town Hall Drive, quickly becoming a hub for the Town of Morrisville. This library is a busy location serving diverse populations from the western part of Wake County. The Library Manager is responsible for the facility and operations, managing the program experience and supervising a team of Librarians, Library Assistants and Pages. Managers have the opportunity to collaborate with peers and participate in system projects and initiatives.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the facility and daily operations Supervising 2.5 FTE of Librarians, 5 FTE of Library Assistants and temporary employees Ensuring that the program experience meets the needs of the community Managing local partnerships and outreach Library Managers typically work 8:15-5:15 on weekdays with a regular evening shift and a weekend rotation.

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//www.wake.gov/departments-government/libraries/about-wcpl/jobs-careers-wcpl/library-positions-descriptions 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 embraces the county core values and strives 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.

Our Mission:

To instill the love of reading and to foster the pursuit of knowledge for the residents of Wake County.

Our Vision:

We will be a vibrant, innovative public library system that serves as a destination to spark curiosity, foster learning and strengthen community connections. We aim to create dynamic spaces to empower individuals to grow and thrive, providing opportunity and belonging for all. For more information about WCPL, programs, and services, please visit wake.gov/libraries. 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 One year of experience as a librarian 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) Three years of professional public library experience • One year of public library management experience How Will We Know You’re ‘The One’? Possesses excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills Builds and maintains positive, respectful relationships with staff, peers, colleagues and public Leads and motivates staff while fostering mentoring relationships Demonstrates the ability to plan and implement in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Creates vision and goals on a local level that support larger organizational vision and goals Demonstrates a high degree of adaptability and good problem-solving skills Demonstrates ability to be a self-starter who is proactive and has the ability to work both independently and with a team

About This Position Location:

Morrisville Library Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type:

Regular Work Schedule:

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

Hiring Range:

$67,728-$91,436

Market Range:

66,270.00 – 112,663.00 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:

7:00 pm on 7/2/2025