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Please note: IHLS provides this job board as a free service to advertise library-related job openings for the central and southern Illinois library community. IHLS does not review these postings for content or legal compliance; that responsibility lies with the organization submitting the job posting.
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Library Services Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Marion Carnegie Library
Job Description: This diverse position serves as marketing for the library and is therefore the 'face' of Marion Carnegie Library in the community. The ability to create exciting and eye-catching graphics, write press releases, and perform on-air and print interviews is essential. Additionally, the LSC…
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Outreach Clerk
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Tolono Public Library
Job Description: Carry out visits to community events, community organizations, businesses, and senior centers. This includes preparing and compiling appropriate materials beforehand, and conducting programming as requested.
With the guidance of the Community Engagement Librarian, develop partnerships with…
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Shelver/Circulation Clerk
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Columbia Public Library
Job Description: The Columbia Public Library seeks a part-time (16-20 hours/week on average) Shelver/Circulation Clerk. $15. per hour. Hours will be days, afternoons, evenings, and Saturdays. Will occasionally be required to work extra hours during staff shortages, programs or special events. Pleasant demeanor,…
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Library Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Hudson Area Public Library District
Job Description: Lead a beloved community library in a thriving small town just five miles north of Normal. The library serves a population of 3,400 residents of Hudson and surrounding townships. The library is recognized for its friendly staff, supportive Library Board, and involved community. The next Director…
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Head of Circulation
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Mascoutah Public Library
Job Description: Job Description
The Head of Circulation supervises circulation clerks and the circulation desk while leading general circulation duties. They are responsible for training circulation staff, creating library schedules, and ensuring circulation staff maintain high levels of customer service.…
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Library Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Havana Public Library District
Job Description: We are looking for an enthusiastic, customer-focused person with a desire to promote the Library and foster positive community relations. The preferred candidate will have strong communication skills.
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Youth Services Assistant
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Edwardsville Public Library
Job Description: Duties and Responsibilities:
• Assist the Head Librarian of Youth Services and the Youth Services Librarian in planning and providing special events, which will encourage children to appreciate books, reading and self-expression, i.e. story times, summer reading program, puppet shows and…
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Youth Services Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Maryville Community Library
Job Description: Youth Services Coordinator
The Maryville Community Library is seeking a dynamic and creative Youth Services Coordinator. Serving the Library’s youngest patrons and their caregivers, plan and present varied programs.
provide reference and reader’s advisory services, and…
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Circulation Services Lead (Full-time)
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: O'Fallon Public Library
Job Description: Circulation Services Lead (Full-Time)
Reports to: Public Services Manager
Starting pay: $19.00 per hour. Schedule includes weekday, weekend, and evening shifts.
Position Summary
The Circulation Services Lead provides service leadership…
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Library Administrator
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Tri-City Public Library District
Job Description: Staff Direction
• Develop personnel schedule to meet the needs of the library during hours of
operation.
• Coordinate with Library Program Coordinator and Patron Service Coordinator to
ensure that programs and operations are in line with library goals, growth and
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Cataloging Librarian
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: McHenry Public Library District
Job Description: Summary:
Under the supervision of the Technical Services Manager, this position is responsible for cataloging library materials, including original cataloging, copy cataloging, adding and editing item data, and database maintenance in accordance with local and national cataloging standards…
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Bilingual Library Clerk
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Caseyville Public Library District
Job Description: We need a bilingual individual to assist Spanish storytimes and class visits from 8 am to 11 am as well as be available for some closing shifts and Saturdays.
Library Clerks perform any combination of the following duties and responsibilities, as assigned:
*Performs…
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Librarian I, Adult Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Lincoln Library
Job Description: Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
-Assist customers in locating and using library materials, resources, and technology.
-Provide reference and readers' advisory services to patrons of all ages.
-Conduct electronic and specialized research to answer complex reference…