Top 38 Library Jobs in Mokena Il

Full-Time Patron Services Specialist
New Lenox Public Library District —New Lenox, IL
- $16.56 - $20.70 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- 3 years
- High school diploma or GED
- Travel
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Studio (Makerspace) Specialists
New Lenox Public Library District —New Lenox, IL
- $20.98 - $26.23 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Mid-level
- Travel
- Computer skills
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
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Page / Shelver
White Oak Library District —Romeoville, IL
- $15 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
Youth Services Associate
Joliet Public Library —Joliet, IL
- $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- Experience working with children
- Bachelor's degree
- Paid holidays
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Circulation Clerk I
White Oak Library District —Crest Hill, IL
- From $17 an hour
- Part-time
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
Librarian Cataloger
Joliet Public Library —Joliet, IL
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Mid-level
- Quality control
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Youth Services Assistant
VILLAGE OF OAK LAWN LIBRARY —Oak Lawn, IL
- $16.87 - $18.24 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
Paraprofessional: Library Technical Assistant
Joliet Township High School District 204 —Joliet, IL
- School
- Entry level
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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Outreach Services Clerk II
White Oak Library District —Romeoville, IL
- From $18 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
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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ADULT AND TEEN SERVICES SPECIALIST - PROGRAMMING (PART-TIME)
Fountaindale Public Library —Bolingbrook, IL
- $18.92 - $29.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Organizational skills
- 1 year
- Paid holidays
- Paid time off
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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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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
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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 Assistant - Nichols Library
Naperville Public Library —Naperville, IL
- $16 an hour
- Rotating weekends
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid training
- Paid parental leave
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ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMMING LIBRARIAN
Fountaindale Public Library —Bolingbrook, IL
- $30.45 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Writing skills
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Paid holidays
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Children's Services Specialists
White Oak Library District —Romeoville, IL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Bachelor's degree
- Children
Adjunct Fall 2026
Moraine Valley Community College —Palos Hills, IL
- $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University
Adjunct Summer 2026
Moraine Valley Community College —Palos Hills, IL
- $33 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- University

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Full-Time Patron Services Specialist

New Lenox Public Library District
New Lenox, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$16.56 - $20.70 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Tuition reimbursement
Employee assistance program

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
Making change

Full Job Description

New Lenox Public Library is looking for a knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and resourceful self-starter to join the Patron Services (Circulation) team. This hands-on position facilitates patron-focused services to our growing community. If you enjoy collaboration and are passionate about helping others, this position is for you!

QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or equivalent
Associates degree preferred
Three years customer service experience
Experience handling currency and ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Enthusiastic to create a friendly, courteous, pleasant first impression of the library
Knowledge of the purposes and functions of libraries preferred
Comfortable handling multiple tasks and prioritizing workflows
Ability to put materials away in correct order using both the alphabet and Dewey Decimal System

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Utilizes integrated library system (ILS) to perform full range of circulation procedures
Answers a variety of questions, addresses patron’s needs, and resolves issues at the Patron Services desk
Issues patron cards, maintains files, and enters information into the ILS
Collect daily patron transactions and balances register regularly
Acts as a Passport Agent
Manages patron holds by placing and maintaining holds lists, processing reserved materials upon arrival, clearing expired or long-standing holds, and routing items to the appropriate owning library or location
Inspects materials for damage during checkouts and returns, cleans books if needed
Answers telephone to provide routine information and transfer calls to other departments; fax for patrons
Actively monitors and restocks displays as needed
Assists with library program set up and room reservations as necessary
Attends library training and continuing education as needed
May be tasked with making changes to item records and processing materials

REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL EMPLOYEES

Ensures that library spaces are a clean, safe, and welcoming space for all patrons
Demonstrates creativity, initiative, and ability to work independently to achieve personal, department, library focused goals
Comfortable with technology, which may include e-readers, ILS systems, databases, Canva and Google/Microsoft Suites
Supports Library-wide initiatives, programming and outreach
Participates in continuing education and training, including bi-annual Staff Days
Maintains an atmosphere conducive to connecting, creating, and exploring
Supports onboarding experience for new staff members
Establishes and maintains effective working relationships with Staff and Patrons
Keeps up to date with best practices by researching and attending workshops, trainings and relevant Continued Education opportunities
Displays high level of confidentiality in regards to sensitive information
Cross trains in all departments of the Library to serve as a backup for Library Staff
Access to transportation and ability to travel
Performs other duties as assigned

WHAT WE OFFER

Salary Range: $16.56 - $20.70 per hour (midpoint); internal equity is used in determining the rate of pay
Paid vacation, sick leave, and paid holidays
Additional paid leave time accrued at a rate of 1 hour per 40 hours worked
Participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
Tuition assistance program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

This full-time, non-exempt position is scheduled for 37.5 hours per week and includes working a mixture of days, nights, and weekends. The selected candidate will report to the Patron & Technical Services Manager.

The New Lenox Public Library District enhances the quality of life in our community by fostering lifelong discovery, education, and opportunity. The library serves a population of approximately 41,000 residents. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

No phone calls, please.

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library jobs in mokena il

Full-Time Patron Services Specialist

Studio (Makerspace) Specialists

Page / Shelver

Youth Services Associate

Circulation Clerk I

Librarian Cataloger

Youth Services Assistant

Paraprofessional: Library Technical Assistant

CIRCULATION SERVICES AIDE

Outreach Services Clerk II

Customer Services Assistant-95th Street Library

ADULT AND TEEN SERVICES SPECIALIST - PROGRAMMING (PART-TIME)

Customer Services Assistant- Nichols Library

Circulation Assistant - Naper Boulevard Library

Circulation Assistant - 95th Street Library

Circulation Assistant - Nichols Library

ADULT SERVICES PROGRAMMING LIBRARIAN

Children's Services Specialists

Adjunct Fall 2026

Adjunct Summer 2026

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