JobLine

The Library JobLine of Illinois is used by hundreds of job-seekers throughout the state. It is designed to help you locate qualified staff to fill current positions by announcing your job openings to a wide audience of library and information professionals and support staff. If you have any questions, please contact the person or institution listed for more information about the job listing.

  • NEW 2025: Per the Illinois Pay Transparency requirements in effect January 1, 2025, job listings must now include the wage or salary and a general description of benefits and other compensation for the position before ILA can make the listing live. 
    • If further details about the listing are available via a link included in the description, so long as the salary and benefits are included on that webpage or PDF, then it does not need to be included in the ILA JobLine post.
  • Your job opening is advertised for $100. 
    ILA Institutional and Associate Members receive one complimentary job posting per calendar year. To post a job using your membership benefit, follow the steps below under Membership Benefit. If you are unsure if your organization qualifies or if you have already used the benefit, please email ila@ila.org. 
  • Your job listing will appear on the ILA Web site for 30 days.
  • New posts are listed within two business days of receipt of your listing.
  • Links to new posts are shared on ILA's Twitter feed with the hashtag #ILAJobline.
  • Job posts are advertised in the ILA Alert

ILA Membership Benefit 
1) use the submit jobline listing button below to submit your posting
2) at check out, make sure to select the "bill me later" option
3) once you have submitted the job posting, email ila@ila.org with your name, organization, and that you would like to use the organizational benefit
4) ILA staff are notified when the job listing has been submitted and will apply the benefit to the invoice
5) You will receive a copy of your receipt when ILA staff email to let you know your job listing is live

Submit a JobLine listing

Thank for your interest. Since 1981, the Library JobLine of Illinois has matched employers with job-seekers, and we are confident this service will find the right match for you. JobLine is sponsored by the Illinois Library Association and the Illinois Chapter of the Special Libraries Association.

Recent listings

Adult Program Coordinator | Carbondale Public Library
Carbondale, IL, Posted on April 29, 2025
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Information Literacy Librarian - John M. Flaxman Library | School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago, IL, Posted on April 22, 2025
As part of a collaborative and dynamic team at the John M. Flaxman Library, the Information Literacy Librarian leads the development and design of various instructional programs and provides highly sp...
Full-Time Reference Librarian (AKA Research and Instruction Librarian) | Six Mile Regional Library District
Granite City, IL, Posted on April 22, 2025
Are you a self-starter who enjoys helping people?  Do you have experience providing research services and planning programs in a public library that embraces change?  If so, you might be jus...
Director | North Riverside Public Library District
North Riverside, IL, Posted on April 21, 2025
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, pro...
Head of Youth Services | Lillie M. Evans Library District
Princeville, IL, Posted on April 16, 2025
The Head of Youth Services is a key position at the Lillie M. Evans Library District, and we are seeking a positive and enthusiastic librarian who enjoys working with children, teens, and families. Th...
Library Technical Services Clerk | New Athens District Library
New Athens, IL, Posted on April 15, 2025
Part time position, 10-15 hours per week Regular schedule is Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 AM- 3:00 PM; every fourth Saturday, 12:00 PM- 5:00 PM; additional evening and daytime hours, as needed Un...
Primary Level Librarian | Northbrook School District 27
Northbrook, IL, Posted on April 15, 2025
Instructional Responsibilities: Plan and deliver engaging, developmentally appropriate library lessons that support early literacy, information literacy, and digital citizenship. Introduce s...
Electronic Resources Librarian | Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
Springfield, IL, Posted on April 11, 2025
This position contributes to the effective management and accessibility of the library's electronic resources and serves as the primary cataloger. The Electronic Resources Librarian works collaborativ...
Head of Marketing and Communications | Green Hills Public Library District
Palos Hills, IL, Posted on April 7, 2025
Would you consider yourself a highly resourceful and innovative leader?  Are you looking for the opportunity to share the Library’s story with the community through digital and print public...
Instructor-University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian | Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL, Posted on April 2, 2025
Library and Information Services (LIS) at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) invites applications for a University Archivist and Special Collections Librarian at the rank of Instructor o...
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