Part time Library Assistant

What You'll Be Doing

Wake County Public Libraries is looking for part-time Library Assistants for three of our 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 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 (you will be given an opportunity to express location preferences during the application process):

Community Libraries
Duraleigh Community Library
* 5800 Duraleigh Road, Raleigh, NC 27612

Schedule:

Monday 8-1
Tuesday 12-5
Wednesday 4-9
Thursday OFF
Friday 1-6
Every other weekend:
Saturday 1-6 and Sunday 12-5

Regional Libraries

Northeast Regional Library
14401 Green Elm Lane, Raleigh, NC 27614

Schedule for Adult Services position:
Two nights, one to two daytime shifts, and every other weekend. Specific schedule will be discussed during interview.

Schedule for Youth Services position:
Two nights, one to two daytime shifts, and every other weekend. Specific schedule will be discussed during interview.

Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Ave., Garner, NC 27529

Schedule:

Two nights, one afternoon, and every other weekend. Specific schedule will be discussed during interview.

* 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).

For more information, visit: wake.gov or the WCPL library positions page.

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.

Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL), a division of Community Services, is one of the largest and busiest library systems in NC. It 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. For more information about WCPL programs, services, and positions, please visit the WCPL pages.

• Associate's degree
• No specific experience required
• Equivalent education and experience are accepted

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

• 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

• 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 strong technology skills (e.g., Internet, MS Office, Google Docs) and learns new technologies quickly
• Loves books and reading; has a good working knowledge of reading trends and popular titles for adults and youth and can recommend titles and authors

Location:

Northeast Regional Library, Raleigh, NC 27587

Employment Type:

Regular

Work Schedule:

20 hrs per week, combo days, evenings, and regular weekend rotation

Hiring Range: 24.72 - 29.36

Market Range: 24.72 - 29.36

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 1/23/2026

Wake County provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Position may require a background check that may include criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

In the event of an emergency, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, and may be required to participate in relevant exercises and regular preparedness training.