RAILS Jobs Board | Reaching Across Illinois Library System

Jobs at RAILS

There are currently no positions open at the RAILS service centers.

Library Jobs

We provide the RAILS Jobs Board as a service and convenience to our member libraries. Libraries and other employers may list library-related job openings here. All applications, interviews, hiring decisions, etc., are between the employers and job applicants.

All listings posted here must include the position's pay rate or range in $US.

August 12, 2026

Youth Services Librarian

Ella Johnson Memorial Public Library District • Kane County

$25.00 per hour starting
- Full-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled

August 11, 2026

Facilities Operation Specialist

Northern Illinois University • DeKalb County

$21.80/hour minimum
- Full-Time
- Deadline: 2026-08-26
Materials Management Associate

Addison Public Library • DuPage County

$16.54 - $20.68
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Adult Community Engagement Assistant Manager (Full-Time)

Glenview Public Library • Cook County

$63,000 to $65,000 annually
- Full-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Library Director

University City Public Library • Out Of State

$110,000 to $130,000
- Full-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Adult and Teen Services Associate

Morton Grove Public Library • Cook County

$18.54-27.81 DOQ
- Part-Time
- Deadline: 2026-08-23
Patron Services Associate - Youth Department

Peru Public Library • LaSalle County

$15.00
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
IT Assistant (Part-time, 16 hours/week)

Mount Prospect Public Library • Cook County

$19.01 per hour
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Digital Initiatives & Digitization Program Officer

Center for Research Libraries • Cook County

$80,000-$90,000
- Full-Time
- Deadline: 2026-09-01

August 10, 2026

Cataloging Associate (Part-Time - 25 hours/week)

McHenry Public Library District • McHenry County

$19.09 - $19.57 per hour DOQ
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Cataloging Librarian (Full-Time 37.50 hours/week)

McHenry Public Library District • McHenry County

$24.52 - $30.65/hour DOQ
- Full-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Japanese Studies Librarian

University of Chicago • Cook County

$59,500- $70,000
- Full-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Youth Services Advisor - Kids

Arlington Heights Memorial Library • Cook County

$20.00–$23.00/hour depending on qualifications
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Guest Services Associate

Indian Prairie Public Library • DuPage County

$18.58 per hour
- Part-Time
- Deadline: 2026-08-31
Children’s Services Specialist

Fountaindale Public Library District • Will County

$18.62-$29.71, with starting salary of $18.62
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Cataloging Assistant (Part-Time)

Galesburg Public Library • Knox County

$15.50
- Part-Time
- Deadline: 2026-08-28
Outreach Services Clerk I

White Oak Library District • Will County

$17.00 per hour
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Circulation Services Clerk

West Chicago Public Library District • DuPage County

$15.00-$16.50 based on qualifications and experience.
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled
Children's Services Assistant

Blue Island Public Library • Cook County

$17.50 p/h starting
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled

August 7, 2026

Popular Materials Assistant

Poplar Creek Public Library District • Cook County

$19.08/hr - $28.62/hr
- Part-Time
- Deadline: Open until filled

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