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City of Aurora

Library Clerk Courier

Aurora, CO

$19.61 - $24.51/hr

Drives a full-size van delivering books/materials to other library locations up to several days per week as part of a pool of courier staff. * Provides friendly, efficient and professional service to ...

City of River Falls

Library Page

River Falls, WI · On-site

Library Material Handling And Circulation Support This is a year-round, part-time position ... Unpack and load courier deliveries onto the AMH system. * Operate the AMH system, including ...

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City of River Falls, WI

Library Page

River Falls, WI · On-site

$12.50/hr

Library 140 Union Street River Falls, WI Job Type: Part-Time Reg (less than 20 hrs) No Benefits Job ... Unpack and load courier deliveries onto the AMH system. * Operate the AMH system, including ...

City of River Falls

Library Page

River Falls, WI

$12.50/hr

Unpack and load courier deliveries onto the AMH system. Operate the AMH system, including ... Collection Maintenance Shelve library materials accurately and efficiently according to established ...

City of River Falls, WI

Library Page

River Falls, WI · On-site

$12.50/hr

Library 140 Union Street River Falls, WI Job Type: Part-Time Reg (less than 20 hrs) No Benefits Job ... Unpack and load courier deliveries onto the AMH system. * Operate the AMH system, including ...

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How much do library courier jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for library courier in the United States is $17.34, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $19.23 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the typical challenges faced by a library courier?

Library Couriers often encounter challenges such as managing heavy workloads during peak periods, navigating traffic or inclement weather, and ensuring the accurate delivery of sensitive or high-demand materials. Adapting to changing routes and schedules while maintaining punctuality is a key part of the role. Effective communication with library staff and attention to detail when handling books and other media help overcome these challenges. With experience, couriers can develop efficient routines and may have opportunities to take on more responsibility, such as overseeing multiple routes or training new team members.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a library courier?

To thrive as a Library Courier, you need excellent organizational skills, a valid driver's license, and the ability to handle and transport library materials with care. Familiarity with route planning software, library cataloging systems, and basic handheld scanners is often beneficial. Reliability, strong time management, and clear communication are important soft skills for maintaining schedules and interacting with library staff. These skills ensure accurate delivery, efficient operations, and positive relationships between libraries and their patrons.

What is a library courier?

A Library Courier is responsible for transporting books, documents, and other materials between library branches, patrons, and other institutions. They ensure timely and secure deliveries while maintaining accurate records of items in transit. Couriers may use a vehicle, bike, or other means of transportation, depending on the library system. The role requires reliability, attention to detail, and good organizational skills.

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Infographic showing various Library Courier job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, and 25% Part Time. Highlights an 92% In-person, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $36,074 per year, or $17.3 per hour.

Courier Driver (full-time)

Illinois Heartland Library System

Carbondale, IL • On-site

$17.72/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 22 days ago

Job description

Description:

Are you a customer service-oriented Courier Driver? If so, the Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) wants to meet you!


IHLS is seeking a full-time Courier Driver for our Carbondale hub to support our member libraries across central and southern Illinois. Courier Drivers are key to IHLS’s mission to help libraries provide quality services, including the sharing of resources. These resources include library books as well as a wide variety of other materials that enrich the lives of patrons. It might be the extra fishing pole that lets a child spend a day at the lake with a grandparent, the sewing machine used to finish a prom dress, or the blood pressure cuff, stand mixer, power drill, and other items shared throughout our library communities.


This is a full-time day shift position that is scheduled to work 40 hours a week. The scheduled shift is 5 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, which may may fluctuate due to business needs. The pay is $17.72 an hour.


Summary:


The IHLS Courier Driver position delivers books, other library materials and equipment to and from member libraries or other designated locations based on a prescribed daily route, while ensuring safe and proper lifting and driving practices. Sorting as well as loading and unloading library materials into the delivery vehicle also may be required.

Requirements:

Education and Experience:

  • High school graduate or GED equivalent.
  • 3-year driver’s license holder
  • Must be 25 years of age or older to be on the corporate auto insurance


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:


  • Ability to work independently.
  • Ability to sort books and library materials based on established location codes.
  • Ability to frequently lift tubs of books and other library materials.
  • Ability to drive daily on established routes and follow established laws and safe driving procedures.
  • Ability to assume responsibility for entering unattended delivery sites using an alarm or key.
  • Excellent oral communications skills for the purposes of conveying information and instructing others while maintaining a strong customer service focus.
  • Display professional business attitude with a pleasant demeanor while working in a customer service-oriented organization.
  • Knowledge of how to use a personal computer and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.


Working Conditions:


Most of the work is performed driving a van and assisting in the delivery and pick up of library materials. Occasionally may encounter rain, snow, or ice. Sorting and loading of library materials may occur indoors and outdoors in an office and distribution center environment.


Physical Requirements:


  • This position requires extensive periods of sitting while driving up to 400 miles daily. It also requires repetitive use of arms and legs and moving the whole body, such as standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, grasping, hearing, and talking.
  • Requires ability to shelve materials up to a height of 6 feet and/or bending to ground-level while sorting items by library code.
  • Requires the ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move object, including but not limited to books, tubs, or bags of library materials.
  • As part of your responsibilities, you will need to transport tubs containing books and other materials weighing up to 40 pounds. This involves moving the tubs approximately 50 feet. On an average day, you’ll handle 50 tubs, each of which needs to be loaded and unloaded four separate times at various locations.
  • Ability to effectively use a computer and check emails.

IHLS offers a comprehensive full-time benefits package including paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, participation in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), employer-paid life insurance with the option to add more coverage.


Our company culture includes a great work-life balance. We've also earned a St. Louis Post-Dispatch Top Workplace designation for 5 years in a row since 2022!


You are welcome here! IHLS is committed to workplace diversity, building a diverse workforce, and providing equal opportunities to all regardless of age, race, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, national origin, religion, and any other characteristics protected by law.

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