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  • Assistant Director

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: Jerseyville Public Library

    Job Description: Under the supervision of the Library Director, this exempt position is responsible for
    • overseeing the marketing and public relations aspects of library operations;
    • developing and executing library programming in collaboration with the programming team;
    • seeking out grant…

  • 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 people-centered, energetic, able to manage a variety of tasks and projects, meet deadlines, have strong marketing skills, and loves the library! 

    Candidates must have a…

  • Part-Time Librarian

    Employment Type: Part-time

    Library/Organization Name: Millstadt Library District

    Job Description: As a librarian, you will manage advanced electronic resources, digital records, help patrons access a wide range of information, and maintain our library collection by managing books, media, and electronic resources. You will also help organize community events.

    For this position,…

  • YOUTH SERVICES AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH MANAGER

    Employment Type: Full-time

    Library/Organization Name: The Hayner Public Library District

    Job Description: We have an immediate opening for a Youth Services and Educational Outreach Manager. This is a full-time position, typically Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., with occasional evening and weekend hours. The primary responsibilities of this position are supervision of the staff and facilities in our…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…

  • 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…