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

Executive Director | The Urbana Free Library
Urbana, IL, Posted on December 18, 2024
The Opportunity The Urbana Free Library is seeking an innovative leader to serve as their next Executive Director. This dynamic leadership position reports to a nine-member Board of Trustees, oversee...
Marketing Manager | Champaign Public Library
Champaign, IL, Posted on December 17, 2024
The Champaign Public Library is seeking an enthusiastic, organized, and highly collaborative team member to serve as the Marketing Manager. The Marketing Manager leads efforts to promote and raise awa...
Library Director | Byron Public Library District (IL)
Byron, IL, Posted on December 17, 2024
Library Director – Byron Public Library District (IL) Byron Public Library District (IL) is seeking an experienced public library administrator to lead the organization into the future as...
Assistant Library Director/Reference Librarian | C.E. Brehm Memorial Public Library District
Mount Vernon, IL, Posted on December 16, 2024
*Please Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive l...
Applied Health Sciences Librarian | University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Library
Urbana, IL, Posted on December 16, 2024
Position Available: This position is available as soon as possible and may be eligible for a hybrid work schedule. For more information, consult the Library’s Guidelines and Workflows. This is a...
Dean, Milner Library | Illinois State University
Normal, IL, Posted on December 12, 2024
The dean of Milner Library, who reports directly to the provost and vice president for academic affairs, has oversight of all areas of Milner Library's operations, including personnel, budget, policy,...
Curriculum Innovation Librarian | Northwestern University
Evanston, IL, Posted on December 11, 2024
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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
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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
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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...
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