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Crossway

Creative Coordinator

Wheaton, IL · On-site

$45K - $50K/yr

Art Director of Special Projects Primary Role: The Creative Coordinator is responsible for ... Purchase office supplies and keep office libraries up to date and organized as necessary Position ...

Trova

Quality and Compliance Specialist

Elgin, IL

$70K - $90K/yr

... library, faster responses to customer compliance requests, and executive-ready dashboards that ... temp-to-hire, and direct hire services. We pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions ...

Trova

Quality and Compliance Specialist

Elgin, IL · On-site

$70K - $90K/yr

... library, faster responses to customer compliance requests, and executive-ready dashboards that ... temp-to-hire, and direct hire services. We pride ourselves on providing top-tier talent solutions ...

The LaSalle Group

Data Scientist

Wood Dale, IL · On-site

$100K - $120K/yr

... common ML libraries (e.g., scikit-learn, pandas, NumPy) • Experience building end-to-end ML ... LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over ...

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How much do temporary library director jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for temporary library director in Elgin, IL is $98,105.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,700.00 and $125,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Temporary Library Director vs Library Manager?

AspectTemporary Library DirectorLibrary Manager
CredentialsMaster's degree in Library Science (MLS) or equivalent, leadership experienceBachelor's degree in Library Science or related field, some management experience
Work EnvironmentPublic or academic library, temporary or project-based rolePublic, academic, or special libraries, ongoing management
Employer & Industry UsageLibraries seeking interim leadership or short-term projectsLibraries managing daily operations and staff
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding temporary leadership roles in librariesManaging library operations and staff

The Temporary Library Director typically fills short-term leadership gaps, requiring advanced credentials and leadership skills. In contrast, a Library Manager handles ongoing daily operations, often with less emphasis on senior management experience. Both roles are vital in library settings but differ mainly in duration, scope, and level of responsibility.

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Temporary Youth Associate

Glen Ellyn, IL • On-site

Glen Ellyn Public Library
Libraries and Archives • 51 - 200 employees
Learn more about Glen Ellyn Public Libraryexternal

$19.69 - $29.53/hr

Full-time, Part-time, Temporary

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Description:

GLEN ELLYN PUBLIC LIBRARY

JOB TITLE

Temporary Youth Associate

DEPARTMENT

Youth

SALARY CLASSIFICATION

Grade 5

STATUS

Part-time (25 hours a week); irregular work shifts, daytime, evening and weekend hours; exempt [FLSA]

SUPERVISED BY

Youth Director

SUPERVISES

N/A

JOB SUMMARY

The Youth Associate is responsible for providing services directly to the public at the Youth Desk, participating in programming, outreach, and collection maintenance activities, and carrying out other duties in support of the Youth department and the library. This temporary position is to help cover a maternity leave.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

(percentages are approximate; duties are illustrative, not exclusive)

  1. Provide services directly to the public at the Youth Desk, which includes
  • answering reference and readers’ advisory questions from the public;
  • assisting and training visitors in the use of the catalog, electronic, print and audiovisual resources, computers, and other equipment in the Youth department;
  • placing holds on library materials; and
  • interpreting library policies and procedures.

These duties and responsibilities account for 65% of the work time.

2. Assist in programming and outreach activities, which includes

  • preparing for and conducting storytimes,
  • helping plan and implement special programs and outreach visits, 
  • preparing for and presenting school year reading programs, 
  • and conducting tours, training, or storytimes for visiting groups.

These duties and responsibilities account for 25% of the work time.

3. Participate in collection maintenance activities, which includes

  • assisting library staff by pulling items from lists,
  • searching for materials reported as lost or missing and locating damaged materials, and
  • maintaining the library discard cart.

These duties and responsibilities account for 5% of the work time.

4. Carry out other duties in support of the Youth department and the library, which includes

  • participating in staff meetings, staff development programs, in-service days, library committees, and professional development activities;
  • preparing and maintaining displays;
  • preparing support materials for programs;
  • preparing bibliographies and other visitor aids; and
  • performing other duties as assigned.

These duties and responsibilities account for 5% of the work time.

INTERACTION

With the Youth Director, Youth staff, and the public


Requirements:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

Knowledge of children’s and middle school literature

Knowledge of the arrangement of materials in a library

Skilled in creative thinking

Skilled in listening

Skilled in using everyday technology such as computers, smartphones, tablets, and Microsoft 365 for work tasks

Skilled in written and verbal communication

Able to calmly manage the pressures of public service in a busy environment

Able to identify and address potential public relations concerns

Able to organize work

Able to pay attention to detail

Able to plan and present creative activities for children

Able to project a friendly, competent image to the public

Able to think analytically

Able to work well independently


QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree or demonstrated equivalent

One year of professional experience in a public-facing position interacting with children


WILL BE TAUGHT

Library policy and procedures

Library-specific software

Reference interview and readers' advisory skills


SCHEDULE

Mondays: 1PM-9 PM

Tuesdays: 9 AM-5 PM

Wednesdays: 9AM-1PM

Fridays: 12PM-6PM


APPLYING FOR THE JOB

Please include a resume and cover letter