Mecklenburg County is hiring: Children's Librarian in Huntersville

Librarian – Children’s Services
Charlotte Mecklenburg Library – North County Regional

Please apply by 10/9/25

Salary Range $54,361.60 - $67,952.00
This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

Charlotte Mecklenburg Library is one of America’s leading urban public libraries, serving one of the country’s great emerging metropolitan areas in North Carolina. Our library system serves a community of approximately one million citizens in the city of Charlotte and the towns of Matthews, Pineville, Mint Hill, Davidson, Cornelius, and Huntersville – all located in Mecklenburg County.

Location:
North County Regional Library
16500 Holly Crest Ln
Huntersville, NC 28078

The North County Regional Library, located in Huntersville, NC, is a dynamic hub serving the thriving Huntersville area. This spacious branch offers a robust collection and state-of-the-art amenities, including a dedicated makerspace that fosters creativity and hands-on learning for all ages.

Position Summary:

The Children’s Services Librarian provides programs, resources, and services for children ages 0-11 and their families, caregivers, and educators. Performs professional and technical library work in one or more specific areas such as Adult, Teen, Children's, Technical Services, Materials Management or regional history/genealogy.

Responsibilities:

• Provides developmentally appropriate programs for children ages birth to 11 years on a weekly basis
• Works cooperatively with the Children’s Services division on system-wide projects and initiatives
• Assists with planning, scheduling, and implementing branch programs and community outreach
• Assists with training library service associates and volunteers
• Monitors library collection and resources

Essential Functions:

• Meets customers' informational, research and pleasure reading needs by matching requests to appropriate resources
• Determines the timeliest, authoritative and appropriate information source for each customer
• Trains customers in the use of electronic reference resources, internet searches, e-books and digital downloads

Minimum Qualifications:

• Minimum of two years of public library experience
• Master’s degree in Library science from an ALA-accredited institution
• NC Public Library certification required or must be obtained within 12 months of hire

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with children 11 years and younger
• Experience providing strategic leadership in outreach and engagement, particularly with vulnerable and underserved communities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of library science, reference interview process, and library classification system
• Skills in readers' advisory, reference resources, and customer service
• Abilities in decision-making, collaboration, technical/professional knowledge, planning, and customer focus