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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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Collection Development Librarian
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Danville Public Library
Job Description: Are you passionate about building diverse, engaging, and accessible library collections? Do you have a keen eye for organizing resources that serve the needs of a thriving community? If so, Danville Public Library is looking for a Collection Development Librarian to join our team!
About the…
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Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: North Suburban Library District
Job Description: The Trustees of the North Suburban Library District are looking for a strong, creative leader to be their next Director. A $5.3 million budget supports 50 staff members serving over 69,000 people living in Loves Park, Machesney Park and Roscoe, Illinois. The Library operates buildings in Loves Park…
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Executive Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Vigo County Public Library
Job Description: Vigo County Public Library Executive Director
The Vigo County Public Library Board of Trustees is seeking a visionary, strategic, and community-focused leader to serve as Executive Director of the Vigo County Public Library system.
If you like making a difference in…
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Library Technical Services Clerk
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: New Athens District Library
Job Description: • Under the supervision of the Director, prepares library materials for use in the collection by electronically attaching barcodes to bibliographic records
• Performs a variety of tasks related to the physical processing of library materials
• Uses the library’s catalog software to…
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Children's Librarian
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Barclay Public Library District
Job Description: This position requires thorough knowledge and performance of all duties of the Clerk 1 Position. In addition, the Children’s Librarian is assigned the following responsibilities:
A. Plan and present preschool Storytime at the library and at Harristown Village Hall.
B. Plan and…
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Adult Program Coordinator
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Carbondale Public Library
Job Description: Under the supervision of the Library Director, this role is responsible for the development, delivery, and coordination of adult programming in alignment with CPL’s strategies. This employee is a key member of the supervisory team, which involves regular library coverage and the ability to…
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School Library Media Specialist
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Columbia Community Unit District No. 4
Job Description: Duties include but not limited to:
*oversee all four school libraries
*maintain the high school library
*assist students and staff members with identifying appropriate resources
*assist in the integration of the technology into the learning environment
*seek…
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Full Time Reference Librarian (AKA Research and Instruction Librarian)
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Six Mile Regional Library District
Job Description: This position includes participation, involvement, and engagement with community groups, partnerships, organizations, boards, and committees. Primary responsibilities include working at the research (reference) desk, providing reference and readers' advisory services, identifying and/or…
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Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: North Riverside Public Library District
Job Description: The Trustees of the North Riverside Public Library District are searching for a new Director for their small town library with big town offerings. The ideal candidate will possess business acumen, provide professional advocacy, and encourage relationship building.
North Riverside is a near…
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Outreach and Programming Supervisor
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: East Moline Public Library
Job Description: We are seeking a passionate and community-focused Outreach and Programming Supervisor. The ideal candidate will be able to juggle multiple projects, design or develop engaging patron programming, partner with community organizations, and lead a small team of program coordinators.
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Library Clerk
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Belleville Public Library
Job Description: Circulate library materials by charging and discharging materials.
Reserve materials for patrons and notify patrons when materials become available.
Process library card applications. Produce library cards.
Handle money generated from fees, fines and other miscellaneous…