Top 122 Library Jobs in Illinois

Library Support Specialist
Waubonsee Community College —Sugar Grove, IL
- $22.44 - $27.04 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
4d
Paraprofessional: Library Technical Assistant
Joliet Township High School District 204 —Joliet, IL
- School
- Entry level
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
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
- Employee assistance program
Page / Shelver
White Oak Library District —Crest Hill, IL
- From $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
Customer Relations Assistant
GAIL BORDEN PUBLIC LIBRARY —Elgin, IL
- $18 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid time off
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4d
Library Page
County of Monmouth —Monmouth, IL
- $15.92 an hour
- Part-time
- Maintenance
- Organizational skills
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
Library Circulation Assistant
Prairie State College —Chicago Heights, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Customer service
- High school diploma or GED
Communications Coordinator
Cherry Valley Public Library —Cherry Valley, IL
- $16.75 - $19.15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- In-person
- Entry level
- Paid time off
- Flexible schedule
Quick Apply
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School Librarian
MooseHeart Child City & School —Mooseheart, IL
- $45,000 - $55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Management
- Teaching Certification
- Mid-level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Quick Apply
1d
Teen Librarian - Children's Services
Champaign Public Library —Champaign, IL
- $33.90 - $43.28 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- Spanish
- Clean driving record
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Library Assistant, Circulation, FT
County of Monmouth —Monmouth, IL
- $31,340 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Windows
- Travel
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Library and Research Analyst
Harbor —Chicago, IL
- Full-time
- Remote
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Mid-level
Quick Apply
Public Desk Assistant (Part-Time, 20 Hours/Week)
Schaumburg Township District Library —Schaumburg, IL
- $17.65 - $21.18 an hour
- Part-time
- Bachelor's degree
- Front desk
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Circulation Assistant (Part-time)
City of O'Fallon, IL —O'Fallon, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Computer skills
- Entry level
Quick Apply
3d
Circulation Clerk
Joliet Public Library —Joliet, IL
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
Quick Apply
Library Media Assistant - (Grades 6-8)
Hawthorn School District 73 —Vernon Hills, IL
- School experience
- Typing
- Middle school
Laboratory Schools: Library Assistant, Lim Library
The University of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $20.14 - $29.48 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Oracle
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Cataloger
White Oak Library District —Romeoville, IL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Criminal background check
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
1d
Processing Archivist
Wheaton College —Chicago, IL
- $55,000 - $60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Master's degree

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Library Support Specialist

Waubonsee Community College -
Sugar Grove, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$22.44 - $27.04 an hour
4 days ago

Benefits

Paid holidays
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Pension plan
Vision insurance

Qualifications

Practicing in a sourcing or procurement role
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Phone communication
In-person customer service
Employee relationship building
Administrative experience
High school diploma or GED
Microsoft Teams
Operational budget management
Organizational budget management
Office experience

Full Job Description

Library Support Specialist
Full-time Staff
Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option: Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here – join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

Reporting to the Student Technology and Library Services Manager, the Library Support Specialist assists with budgetary, purchasing, and operational functions for the campus libraries. This position supports the effective coordination of budget tracking, purchasing activities, record management, and departmental operations in accordance with college policies and procedures, under the direction of the Director of Library Services and the Student Technology and Library Services Manager.

Support ongoing monitoring of the libraries' annual budget by tracking expenditures across multiple accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and preparing summaries and reports for review and decision-making by budget managers. Flag discrepancies or concerns to supervisors as needed.

Initiate and process requisitions for library books, materials, supplies, subscriptions, and services; maintain purchasing records and monitor activities to ensure timely payment and completion of purchases.

Prepare and process invoices and budget transfers, reconcile monthly departmental credit card statements, and assist with fiscal year-end reconciliation of all departmental expenditures.

Assist in coordinating with external vendors to obtain quotes, licensing agreements, necessary documents, and help resolve billing or shipment discrepancies.

Organize and maintain records of active library contracts, subscriptions, agreements, and renewals; monitor expiration dates to support timely renewals, payments, and uninterrupted access to resources.

Provide support for departmental operations, including managing calendars, coordinating meetings, arranging travel, and submitting service requests.

Help coordinate internal and external departmental correspondence, documentation, reports, and operational updates; assist in compiling and organizing data to support the creation of statistical and evaluative reports that demonstrate library impact and inform planning and assessment.

Maintain organizational and tracking systems to monitor purchases, renewals, budget activity, and administrative tasks to help ensure accuracy, timeliness, and operational efficiency.

Contribute to a collaborative and service-oriented culture through professional development, training, and participation in college-wide initiatives.

Participate in cross-training and provide support for front-facing library services as needed, serving as a backup during peak times or staff absences to ensure consistent library operations.

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Student Technology and Library Services Manager or the Director of Library Services.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma required.

Three years of experience in an office, administrative, or related environment required; experience in an academic or library setting preferred.

Experience with purchasing and budget processes; experience with Banner Finance preferred.

Strong organizational and time management skills required.

Experience with personal computing, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams) required; familiarity with integrated library systems preferred.

Ability to work independently and establish cohesive working relationships required.

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively via email, in person, and on the telephone, are required.

Understanding of and commitment to the community college library’s role in serving students and the broader community.

Please attach the following documents when applying:

Cover Letter-Yes
Resume-Yes
References-Yes (Can be provided at interview)
Transcripts-Yes (Can be provided at interview)

Position Details
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Grant Funded: No
Compensation Range: 22.44 - 27.04
Compensation Type: Hourly
Compensation: The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.
Work Schedule: M-F 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Work Hours: 40 hours/week
Testing: No
Priority Application Review Date: 9/25/2026
Applications received by the “Priority Application Review Date” will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin at that time and continue until the position is filled.
Benefits: Click to See Benefits Page

Special Instructions: Please attach copies of transcripts or other certifications as applicable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required to be submitted if hired.

EOE, including disability and veteran

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