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Wake County Government

Part-Time Library Assistant

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A Library Assistant or Technician assists librarians with organizing materials and helping patrons. Works in a public library, school library, or specialized medical, business or law library. May assist with technology resources in the library.

$39,251 / year median in North Carolina

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Part-Time Library Assistant Wake County Government
  • 3.8 Raleigh, NC Job Details Part-time $25.34
  • $30.
10 an hour 3 hours ago Qualifications Customer communication Full Job Description What You'll Be Doing Wake County Public Libraries is looking for a part-time Library Assistant at our Athens Drive Community Library! 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 Libraries Athens Drive Community Library 1420 Athens Drive Raleigh, NC 27606
Schedule:
Sunday 12:30
  • 5:00 Monday 3:00
  • 9:00 Thursday 2:30
  • 9:00 Friday 3:00
  • 6:00 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 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:
Athens Drive Library Raleigh, NC 27606
Employment Type:
Regular Work Schedule:
20 hrs. per week, combo days, evenings, and regular weekend rotation
Hiring Range:
25.34
  • 27.
72
Market Range:
25.34
  • 30.
10 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.
Posting Closing Date:
7:00 pm on 7/31/2026