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Morton College

Student Aide - Library

Cicero, IL · On-site

$15/hr

Student Worker Job Number: 00017 Division: Library Opening Date: 08/18/2026 Bargaining Unit: N/A Morton College is a public community college located in Cicero, Illinois, just minutes from downtown ...

Morton College

Student Aide - Library

Cicero, IL · On-site

$15/hr

Student Worker Job Number: 00017 Division: Library Opening Date: 08/18/2026 Bargaining Unit: N/A Morton College is a public community college located in Cicero, Illinois, just minutes from downtown ...

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What is the difference between Library Worker vs Library Assistant?

AspectLibrary WorkerLibrary Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; on-the-job trainingHigh school diploma; some positions may prefer additional certifications
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special libraries; customer service and administrative tasksSimilar environments; assisting with shelving, cataloging, and patron support
Employer & Industry UsageCommonly employed in libraries of all types; entry-level positionOften used interchangeably with Library Worker; entry-level support role
Search & Comparison IntentYesYes

Library Workers and Library Assistants often perform similar roles in library settings, providing patron support, shelving, and administrative tasks. While the titles are sometimes used interchangeably, Library Assistants may have slightly more specialized duties or preferred certifications. Both roles serve as entry points into library careers and are essential for smooth library operations.

How much do library workers get paid?

Library workers' salaries vary depending on location, experience, and specific roles, but the median annual wage for library assistants and clerks in the United States was around $27,000 to $30,000 as of 2022. More experienced or specialized positions, such as librarians, typically earn higher salaries, often exceeding $50,000 annually, with some reaching over $80,000. Many library jobs also require customer service skills and familiarity with library management systems.

What do you do as a library worker?

A library worker assists patrons by checking out and returning books, organizing library materials, and helping visitors locate resources. They may also perform clerical tasks, maintain the library environment, and use library management software. Strong communication skills and attention to detail are important in this role.

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Infographic showing various Library Worker job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 2% Contract, and 1% Nights. Highlights an 70% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 28% Remote job distribution.

Student Aide - Library

Cicero, IL • On-site

Morton College
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 201 - 500 employees
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$15/hr

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Posted 24 days ago

Job description

Salary: $15.00 Hourly
Location : Morton College, IL
Job Type: Student Worker
Job Number: 00017
Division: Library
Opening Date: 08/18/2026
Bargaining Unit: N/A
Morton College is a public community college located in Cicero, Illinois, just minutes from downtown Chicago. Founded in 1924, Morton College is the second oldest community college in the State of Illinois and is recognized by the Illinois Community College Board.
As a comprehensive community college, Morton College's mission is to enhance the quality of life of our diverse community through exemplary teaching and learning opportunities, community service, and lifelong learning. Morton College is also proud to be a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting our commitment to serving and empowering our diverse student population.
At Morton College, our community comes first. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and welcome minorities, women, and individuals with diverse experiences and perspectives to join our team.
Higher Education is the place to be - and Morton College is the place to be.
Description Summary
Assist librarians with daily operations of the college library by performing routine library duties such as checking material in and out, locating and shelving items, and assisting patrons with routine library usage.
Duties & Responsibilities
• Check out and check in books, media, reserve books and other library materials.
• Process holds, recalls, renewals and other patron requests.
• Sort books for shelving.
• Answer basic informational, directional and library policy questions, help patrons locate materials in the stacks, providebasic copy machine assistance.
• Assist with processing interlibrary loan, and Call Slip requests.
• Answer phone calls and directs calls as needed.
• Handle money and give change for printer cards.
• Record and tally usage statistics and exit gate readings.
• Assist with technical questions including sending faxes, scanning documents, and assisting with copy machines and printers.
• Gather, sort and shelve books and journals.
• Shelf-read the stacks and other collections for proper call number order.
• Straighten the shelves of books, update aisle markers as needed, and replace bookends.
• Shift tight areas. • Search the stacks for books reported missing.
• Assist librarians with displays and other projects.
• Other duties as needed.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
Previous library experience or customer service experience. Basic knowledge of decimal placement or library call numbers a major plus.
Applicant must be a current Morton College student carrying 6 credits hours in the Fall and Spring. One credit in the Summer. Good academic standing with a minimum GPA of a 2.0.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, equity, accountability, innovation, and excellence.
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual (Spanish/ English)
Core Values
Compassion | Equity | Accountability | Innovation | Excellence

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