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.

  • 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

Dean of Library and Instruction Services | Chicago State University
Chicago, IL, Posted on December 10, 2024
Chicago State University (CSU) invites applications and nominations for a dynamic visionary to serve as Dean of the Gwendolyn Brooks Library. The successful candidate should be an administrative leade...
Community Engagement Supervisor (Youth Focus) | Skokie Public Library
Skokie, IL, Posted on December 9, 2024
Community Engagement Supervisor with Youth Focus Full-time, includes weekends & evenings Skokie Public Library seeks an enthusiastic and experienced Community Engagement Supervisor to collab...
Manager of Public Programming & Projects | Peoria Public Library
Peoria, IL, Posted on December 2, 2024
JOB SUMMARY Develops, organizes, implements, monitors and/or presents library activities and programs to provide recreational, educational, and informational opportunities for youth and adults of the...
Library Director | Columbia Public Library
Columbia, IL, Posted on November 27, 2024
Library Director The Columbia Public Library seeks a Library Director with a passion for community and life-long learning to administer all aspects of library service.   Our library is frie...
Director | Lake Bluff Public Library
Lake Bluff, IL, Posted on November 25, 2024
The Board of Trustees of the Lake Bluff Public Library seeks a dynamic and visionary leader to serve as their next Director. The Director will provide oversight for all aspects of operations including...
Library Assistant - Douglass Branch Library | Champaign Public Library
Champaign, IL, Posted on November 20, 2024
HOURS: Full-time (38 hours per week), non-exempt. Schedule is as follows:• Monday: 11 am - 8 pm• Tuesday: 11:30 am - 8 pm• Wednesday: 11:30 am - 8 pm• Thursday: 9:30 am - 6 pm&...
Library Director | Field Museum of Natural History
Chicago, IL, Posted on November 18, 2024
Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history. The Library Director oversees the Marie Louise...
Youth Services Librarian (Early Childhood Focus) | Roselle Public Library District
Roselle, IL, Posted on November 15, 2024
The Roselle Public Library District Youth Services Department is looking for a passionate and proactive Youth Services Librarian to join our department on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will e...
Children's Specialist | Quincy Public Library
Quincy, IL, Posted on November 14, 2024
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO: Develop, coordinate, present, and evaluate programming activities for children, including storytimes for babies, toddlers, and preschoolers; marionette and hand...
Library Assistant (Union/AFSCME) | City of Evanston
Evanston, IL, Posted on November 12, 2024
SALARY RANGE: $26.002-33.038/HOUR *Starting salary is dependent upon qualifications, but in most cases is no higher than the midpoint for range. NATURE OF WORK: The Evanston Public Library is...
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