Part time Library Assistant

Overview

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.

• 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)

Posting URL: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-positions

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

• 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 (e.g., 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; ability to 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

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 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. Wake County Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Position may require a background check that may include criminal, credit, motor vehicle, education, and sexual offender registry or others based on job requirements. Unless required by state law, a record of conviction will not automatically exclude you from consideration for employment.

In the event of an emergency, participation in preparedness and response operations should be expected as determined by the County Manager or designee. Employee may be required to fill a temporary assignment in a role different from standard duties, work hours and/or work location in preparation for, during and after the emergency.