Library Supervisor

About the role

WCPL is hiring an Adult Services Manager for its Cary Regional Library, located in downtown Cary, NC. In this role you will work as part of a management team at the library, and more specifically, supervise a team of dedicated Librarians and Library Assistants who work in the Adult Services department. You will also collaborate with your peers and Librarians across the system to create and promote quality adult services and programs. The position is located at Cary Regional Library, 315 Kildaire Farm Road, Cary, NC 27511. Wake County Public Libraries (WCPL), a division of Community Services, is one of the largest and busiest library systems in NC, operating eight regional libraries, thirteen community libraries, two specialty libraries, a bookmobile and book hauler, circulating over ten million books annually and welcoming two to three million visitors each year. WCPL is known for excellent customer service, award‑winning programs, and experiences that engage people of all ages and backgrounds in Wake County.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of Librarians and Library Assistants in providing excellent library service, dynamic programs and professional one‑on‑one assistance to adults.
• Work as part of the library's management team to oversee operations and act as Manager on Duty in the absence of the Library Branch Manager.
• Work with library staff, peers and librarians across the system to support and promote system goals and initiatives.

Requirements

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.

Qualifications

Three years of professional public library experience; one year of public library management or supervision; fluency in a language other than English.

Skills

• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with staff, peers, colleagues, and public.
• Ability to lead and motivate staff while fostering mentoring relationships.