Adult Services Manager

Enrich Your Community While Managing a Talented Team of Library Professionals!

Are you ready to take on a new challenge in your library career? WCPL is hiring an Adult Services Manager for its Southeast Regional Library. 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.

Key Responsibilities Include:

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 Manager
Work with peers and Librarians across the system on programs and other system initiatives
Southeast Regional Library
908 7th Avenue
Garner, NC 27529

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 and book hauler. 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 and services, please visit:

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 supervisory or management experience in a public library

How Will We Know You're 'The One'?
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
Ability to build and maintain positive, productive relationships with staff, peers, colleagues, and public
Ability to lead and motivate staff while fostering mentoring relationships
Demonstrated ability to plan and implement goals in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Ability to create vision and goals on a local level that support larger organizational goals
Demonstrated high degree of adaptability and good problem-solving skills
Understands the importance of building a team with a broad range of knowledge and skills

About This Position
Location: Southeast Regional Library Garner, NC 27529

Employment Type: Regular

Work Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:00-5:00; includes some nights/weekends

Hiring Range: 69,421 - 93,722

Market Range: 69,421.00 - 118,020.00

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

Posting Closing Date: 7:00 pm on 9/9/2026

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