Welcome to the Library Job Board
Looking to advance your career? Find the latest library job openings from across the State of Illinois and surrounding areas right here. Use the filters below to search for available positions. Illinois Heartland Library System does not collect candidate resumes for outside organizations, but we do post open positions on our website to connect organizations with potential candidates.
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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 Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Atwood-Hammond Public Library District
Job Description: Nature of Work
Under the direct supervision of the public library board of trustees, the library director is responsible for the operations of the library and the development and implementation of its strategic mission and vision. The director oversees service programs, assists the board…
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Library Clerk (Part-time)
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Mahomet Public Library District
Job Description: Do you have a flexible schedule, want to earn some extra money and enjoy serving your community? Does a part-time position fit your lifestyle best? Are you looking for a job where you actually look forward to going to work?
Library Clerk – Library Clerks at MPL provide outstanding…
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Library Assistant (part-time, flex)
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Du Quoin Public Library
Job Description: Du Quoin Public Library is looking for a part-time flexible worker. This job will have irregular hours and generally an inconsistent schedule. We are looking for part-time help during the Summer Reading Program, after holidays, during vacation coverage, and at least one Saturday per month.
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Circulation Clerk
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Arthur Public Library
Job Description: No two days are exactly the same at the library! A typical shift might begin with welcoming patrons as they arrive, checking in returned items, and making sure shelves are neat and ready for browsing. Throughout the day, Circulation Clerks assist patrons with checking materials in and out,…
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Library Director
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Library Center of the Ozarks
Job Description: Responsibilities: The ideal candidate will be responsible for short- and long-term planning and directing, and coordinating all activities of the library system, including finance, personnel, programs and services, collection development, facilities, equipment, government and community relations,…
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Assistant Librarian
Employment Type: Part-time
Library/Organization Name: Christopher Public Library
Job Description: Position Summary:
The Assistant Librarian is appointed by the library board of directors to perform a range of duties. The assistant librarian along with the head librarian are the public face of the library and should possess good customer service skills and the ability to interact with…
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Head of Adult & Teen Services
Employment Type: Full-time
Library/Organization Name: Fossil Ridge Public Library District
Job Description: - Lead adult and teen services, including programming, outreach, and readers’ advisory.
- Develop, manage, and promote adult and teen collections.
- Assist our Marketing and Communications Specialist on digital content, including website updates, social media, brochures,…