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Audit Manager

Marion, IL · On-site

$96K - $126K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

**Vendor fee-4%** MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES * Lead and manage client engagements, including audit and attestation services; * Oversee planning, staffing, and completion of projects; * Serve as the primary ...

Hansoninc

Deputy CAD Administrator

Marion, IL · On-site +1

$50/hr

  • Medical

  • Retirement

Position can be located in any of our offices, hybrid or fully remote Key Responsibilities CAD Standards & Governance * Assist in maintaining and enforcing company CAD standards, libraries, and best ...

AMN Healthcare

Pediatric Neurology

Carbondale, IL · On-site

$250K - $310K/yr

Live in a historically rich area featuring numerous historical sites, including the Lincoln Home National Historic Site, the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum, and the Old State Capitol

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How much do library jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for library in Carbondale, IL is $15.73, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $11.78 and $17.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What do library workers do?

Library workers assist patrons in finding and borrowing materials, organize and maintain collections, and help with research and technology use. They may also plan educational programs, manage digital resources, and support community events. The specific duties depend on the role, such as librarian, library assistant, or technician, but all focus on making information accessible to the public.

What qualifications do I need to get a job in a library?

Different library jobs have varying qualifications. To become a librarian, you need a master’s degree in either library science or information studies. This is important if you work with students in an academic setting. You also need some research experience and a strong awareness of research procedures and tools. Library technicians and assistants need to have a high school diploma or a GED certificate and strong administrative skills. If you are seeking a job in library computer support, you need at least a bachelor’s degree in information technologies.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a librarian, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Librarian, you typically need a Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS or MLIS), strong research skills, and organizational abilities. Familiarity with library management systems, digital archives, and cataloguing tools like MARC or Dewey Decimal Classification is essential. Excellent communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills help librarians engage diverse patrons and collaborate with colleagues. These competencies ensure effective resource management, support lifelong learning, and enhance community access to information.

What are some common challenges faced by library staff when adapting to digital resources and technology?

Library staff often encounter challenges such as staying current with rapidly evolving digital platforms, assisting patrons with varying levels of tech literacy, and integrating new technologies with existing catalog systems. Balancing traditional library services with digital resource management requires ongoing training and flexibility. However, many libraries provide professional development opportunities and foster a supportive team environment to help staff successfully navigate these changes.

What is the difference between Library vs Archivist?

AspectLibraryArchivist
Required CredentialsLibrary degree or certification, MLS/MLISArchival certification, MLS/MLIS often preferred
Work EnvironmentPublic, academic, or special librariesArchives, museums, historical institutions
Industry UsageInformation management, education, public servicePreservation, historical records, cultural heritage

Libraries and archivists both manage information resources, but libraries focus on providing access to current materials for the public or specific groups, while archivists preserve historical records and rare collections. Understanding these differences helps in choosing the right career path or job search focus.

Can you get a job at a library with no experience?

Library jobs, such as library assistants or clerks, often do not require prior experience and may provide on-the-job training. Strong organizational skills, customer service ability, and familiarity with library systems can improve chances of employment, even for entry-level applicants.

What are jobs in libraries?

Jobs in libraries include positions such as librarian, library assistant, archivist, and library technician. These roles involve managing collections, assisting patrons, organizing resources, and maintaining library systems, often requiring knowledge of cataloging, customer service skills, and familiarity with library management software.
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Infographic showing various Library job openings in Carbondale, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 76% Full Time, 19% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $32,711 per year, or $15.7 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

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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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