Top 60 Public library Jobs in Illinois

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - HOURLY
City of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $32.30 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- High school
- Customer service
- Research
9d
Library Associate (Part-Time) - Adult Services
Champaign Public Library —Champaign, IL
- $27.88 - $35.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
12d
Library Director
Taylorville Public Library —Taylorville, IL
- $60,000 - $75,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Management
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Processing Specialist
Taylorville Public Library —Taylorville, IL
- $16 - $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
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9d
Library Page / Café Worker - Access Services
Champaign Public Library —Champaign, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Overtime
- Background check
- Serving
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Employee assistance program
Part-Time Library Clerk (AFSCME UNION)
City of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $19.03 - $24.37 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- High school diploma or GED
- Math
Library Assistant, Circulation, PT
County of Monmouth —Monmouth, IL
- $17.22 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Library Associate (Full-Time) - Children's Services
Champaign Public Library —Champaign, IL
- $27.88 - $35.60 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Library Assistant, Circulation, FT
County of Monmouth —Monmouth, IL
- $31,340 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Library Aide
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- University
Library Associate (Part-Time) - Douglass Branch Library
Champaign Public Library —Illinois
- $27.88 - $35.60 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Spanish
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
8d
Customer Services Assistant-95th Street Library
Naperville Public Library —Naperville, IL
- $18.65 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable transportation
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
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PR/Marketing Library Associate
Algonquin Area Public Library District —Algonquin, IL
- $20.46 - $22.46 an hour
- Part-time
- Google Workspace
- Software troubleshooting
- English
- Paid time off
Customer Services Assistant- Nichols Library
Naperville Public Library —Naperville, IL
- $18.65 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- High school diploma or GED
- Reliable transportation
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
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Paraprofessional Aide - Library Aide/Credit recovery program
Iroquois County Unit 9 —Watseka, IL
- $17.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Teaching Certification
- High school diploma or GED
9d
Technical Services Processing Clerk (2 Part-Time, 16 hours per week each position)
Glenview Public Library —Glenview, IL
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Writing skills
3d
Circulation Assistant - Nichols Library
Naperville Public Library —Naperville, IL
- $16 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
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Circulation Assistant - 95th Street Library
Naperville Public Library —Naperville, IL
- $16 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
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CIRCULATION SERVICES AIDE
Fountaindale Public Library —Bolingbrook, IL
- $15.25 - $23.87 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- No experience needed
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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Circulation Assistant - Naper Boulevard Library
Naperville Public Library —Naperville, IL
- $16 an hour
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
Quick Apply

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LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - HOURLY

City of Chicago -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

$32.30 an hour
9 days ago

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree

Full Job Description

Job Number: 418889-1

Description

BID/JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - HOURLY (MULTIPLE VACANCIES SYSTEMWIDE)

CHICAGO PUBLIC LIBRARY

Library Operations & Patron Experiences

Number of Positions: Multiple

(Additional vacancies possible pending budget approval)

Starting Salary: $32.30/Hourly

This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City’s collective bargaining agreement with AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) – BARGAINING UNIT 1, 3, 4 & 5. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.

BID INSTRUCTIONS: Apply on the bid site: https://chicago.taleo.net/careersection/103/jobsearch.ftl?lang=en AND

1. Check the box on your profile titled “Currently employed by the City of Chicago”

2. Enter your employee ID (located on your pay stub labeled ‘payee/employee number’)

3. Select your correct bargaining unit

FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL RESULT IN A REJECTED BID APPLICATION

Applications for this position will be accepted until 11:59pm CDT on 7/31/2026

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Assists library patrons in using facility resources (e.g., the catalog of library materials, indexes and reference materials).

Assists in developing and administering library programs and services (e.g., adult book discussion, library orientation, bibliographic instruction, children’s programs). Performs collection maintenance activities including shelving and purging of library materials. Assists in ordering and cataloging of books and materials. Assists in arranging library displays and exhibits to publicize facility services. Conducts research on bibliographic data using library databases and the Internet. Conducts library orientation and bibliographic instruction through the use of printed materials and electronic resources. Prepares documentation and information about library activities (e.g., records, reports, promotional flyers, bulletin boards). Assists at the circulation desk as needed (e.g., charging for library materials, maintaining inventory of supplies, processing interlibrary loans, reserves, and holds). Promotes library programs and services (e.g. visiting area schools and community organizations)

LOCATION: Various (District’s 1-5)

DAYS OFF: Two days off per week

SHIFT: Will be required to work some evenings and weekends

HOURS: 80 hours per month to be scheduled during normal unit hours

THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree.

Disclaimer - "Accredited" means any nationally or regionally accredited college, university, or law school where the applicant is enrolled in or has completed an Associates, Bachelors, Masters, or Juris Doctorate degree program.

NOTE: To be considered for this position you must provide information about your educational background and your work experience. You must include job titles, dates of employment and specific job duties. (IF you are a current City employee, Acting Up cannot be considered). If you fail to provide this information at the time you submit your application, it will be incomplete, and you will not be considered for this position. There are three ways to provide the information: 1) you may attach a resume; 2) you may paste a resume; or 3) you can complete the online resume fields.

Educational & Employment Verification:

Please be advised that if you are selected to be hired you must provide, upon request, adequate information regarding your educational and employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position for which you are applying. If you received your degree internationally, all international transcripts/diploma must be accompanied by a Foreign Credential Evaluation. If the City of Chicago cannot verify this information, any offer extended to you will be withdrawn and you will not be hired.

SELECTION REQUIREMENTS

This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected.

Selected Bidders will be hired in seniority order according to the collective bargaining agreement.

Preference will be given to candidates possessing the following:

Experience working or volunteering in a library
Bookstore/retail/customer service experience
Previous experience in education, social work or related fields
Ability to work with diverse patronage, including children, teens and adults
Coursework in pursuit of a MLIS or MSLIS

For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html

For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website at:
https://www.chicago.gov/content/dam/city/depts/dhr/supp_info/JobClassification/2025_Classification_and_Pay_Plan.pdf

APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here.

ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT

The City of Chicago is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Military Friendly, and Fair Chance Employer

City of Chicago
Brandon Johnson, Mayor

Job Posting: Jul 17, 2026, 12:00:00 AM | Closing Date (Period for Applying) - External: Jul 31, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

BU: 05 | Salary: $32.30/hourly Pay Basis:Yearly

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public library jobs in illinois

LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - HOURLY

Library Associate (Part-Time) - Adult Services

Library Director

Processing Specialist

Library Page / Café Worker - Access Services

Part-Time Library Clerk (AFSCME UNION)

Library Assistant, Circulation, PT

Library Associate (Full-Time) - Children's Services

Library Assistant, Circulation, FT

Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Library Aide

Library Associate (Part-Time) - Douglass Branch Library

Customer Services Assistant-95th Street Library

PR/Marketing Library Associate

Customer Services Assistant- Nichols Library

Paraprofessional Aide - Library Aide/Credit recovery program

Technical Services Processing Clerk (2 Part-Time, 16 hours per week each position)

Circulation Assistant - Nichols Library

Circulation Assistant - 95th Street Library

CIRCULATION SERVICES AIDE

Circulation Assistant - Naper Boulevard Library

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