Top 14 Library clerk Jobs in Illinois

Library Services Clerk
Glen Ellyn Public Library —Glen Ellyn, IL
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- 1 year
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College Library Assistant I
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- University
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
Library Clerk - Part Time (UNION AFSCME)
City of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $19.02 - $24.36 an hour
- Part-time
- Word processing
- High school diploma or GED
- Math
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Library Associate (Full-Time) - Children's Services
Champaign Public Library —Champaign, IL
- $27.01 - $34.48 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- Spanish
- Management
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
Access Services Clerk
Poplar Creek Public Library District —Streamwood, IL
- $16.03 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
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Library Clerk - Rickover
Rickover Junior High —Sauk Village, IL
- High school diploma or GED
- Typing
- Public school
Bilingual Circulation Clerk (PT-20 hrs/wk)
McHenry Public Library District —McHenry, IL
- $15.00 - $15.77 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- English
- Office
2026-2027 Part Time Librarian
Diocese of Joliet —Illinois
- $15 - $23 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Data analysis skills
Clerk 2, Library
Niles Township High Schools District 219 —Skokie, IL
- Online Application
- Management
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
9d
Part-Time Library Aide
Mount Carroll District Library —Mount Carroll, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Google Workspace
- Computer literacy
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2d
Library Media Aide - Lincoln Trail
Champaign-Ford Regional Office of Education #9 —Illinois
- Online Application
- Computer literacy
- Teaching Certification
- Data entry
Patron Services Coordinator
Carol Stream Public Library —Carol Stream, IL
- $16.45 - $18.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Vision insurance
4d
Harold Washington College Federal Work Study Student- Library Aide
City Colleges of Chicago —Chicago, IL
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Writing skills
- University
Secretary/Library Clerk - 4.0 hours/day, 10.5 months/year
Champaign Unit 4 School District —Champaign, IL
- Call employer
- Computer literacy
- 11+ years
- High school diploma or GED

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Library Services Clerk

Glen Ellyn Public Library -
Glen Ellyn, IL

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Job Details

Part-time

Qualifications

Customer communication
In-person customer service
High school diploma or GED
Computer skills
Productivity software

Full Job Description

Description:

DEPARTMENT: Library Services

SALARY CLASSIFICATION: Grade 2

STATUS: Part-time; irregular workshifts, daytime, evening and weekend hours; nonexempt [FLSA])

SUPERVISED BY: Library Services Director, Library Services Assistant Director, Library Services Supervisor

SUPERVISES: N/A

JOB SUMMARY:

The Library Services Clerk is responsible for providing excellent customer service while conducting material lending and receiving functions, and other related support activities.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(percentages are approximate; duties are illustrative, not exclusive)

1. Providing lending and other services directly to the public:

A. Charging / discharging materials lent to members and other libraries

B. Issuing and renewing library cards

C. Assisting the public and answering and / or redirecting inquiries in person, over the telephone, and via email or chat

D. Receiving and recording fees

E. Updating member accounts in association with departmental transactions

These activities account for 35% of the work time.

2. Retrieving and processing requested materials:

A. Runs reports and verifies the status or collects materials associated with those reports

B. Removes items from the reserve shelf that have not been retrieved by the public, and changes the status in the library’s management system

C. Processes items from library shelves and receives materials from inside and outside the SWAN consortium for member holds

D. Prepares holds for pickup

E. Processes and transits material for holds to other libraries within and without the library system

F. Processes items for specialty library cards or in-house accounts

These activities account for 30% of the work time

3. Organizes items and carts for discharge and shelving:

A. Retrieves materials from book drops

B. Discharges materials lent to members and other libraries via the Library’s management system

C. Checks items for damage and verifies status in the computer

D. Organizes returned materials for shelving

E. Returns borrowed materials to the owning libraries

F. Returns print and audiovisual materials to their appropriate locations within the library

These activities account for 30% of the work time

4. Carries out other duties in support of the department and the Library, including:

A. Participates in department opening and closing activities

B. Participates in staff meetings, staff committees and staff development programs

C. Other duties, as assigned.

These activities account for 5% of the work time

INTERACTION:

With the Library Services Director and Assistant Director, other Library Services staff and the publi

Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Possesses superb customer service skills
Comfortable using the Microsoft 365 applications and exhibits the ability to learn the Core Technology Competencies
Ability to learn the Library’s management system and the arrangements of material in a library
Able to bend, carry up to twenty pounds, move loaded wheeled carts weighing up to 300 pounds, and stand for 4-hour shifts
Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication
Pays attention to detail, able to multitask, and can prioritize and organize work
Able to work independently and as a part of a productive team

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or demonstrated equivalent
One year’s experience in a public contact position

WILL BE TAUGHT:

Library policy and procedures, Library management system

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Secretary/Library Clerk - 4.0 hours/day, 10.5 months/year

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