Employment
The Aurora Public Library District is looking for customer driven people to join our team and assist us in providing the very best service to the community. We are dedicated to supporting lifelong learning and access to information, knowledge and ideas. If you are interested in joining our team, browse through the job postings and complete the downloadable employment application.
Job Openings:
How to Apply
Download the employment application here.
Return your completed employment application, cover letter, and resume via email to hrdirector@aurorapubliclibrary.org.
Due to the volume of employment applications, we are unable to respond to inquiries regarding your employment application or discuss available positions. If your qualifications meet our needs, we will contact you.
Thank you for your interest in joining our team!
About the Aurora Public Library District
Aurora Public Library District (APLD) is the place where Aurora comes together to discover, create, connect, and succeed. APLD promotes lifelong learning by providing opportunities for self-directed personal growth and development. The library meets the informational needs of our residents while also functioning as a technology center and a community cultural hub through our programs, collections, and other resources.
- We have 3 physical locations & a bookmobile
- 150 Employees
- Annual Budget of $10.5 million
- 540,000 items owned
Annually:
- 1.5 million items circulated
- 700,000 visitors
- 100,000 desktop computer sessions
- 1 million wifi sessions
- 70,000 program attendees
For more information about the history of Aurora Public Library District click here.
About Aurora, Illinois
- 2nd largest city in Illinois
- 4 counties within the city
- Population: 201,110 *
- Accessible to 5 interchanges
- Chicago Premium Outlets
- 8 Museums
- Fun fact: Wayne's World (1992) is a buddy film set in Aurora
For more information about Aurora, visit aurora-il.org.
Who Makes Our Team
CLERKS
Assist customers to manage their accounts, solve problems and access library materials.
Requires high school diploma/GED.
COLLECTION SERVICES ASSISTANT
Physically prepare books for the library collection.
Requires high school diploma/GED.
DIGITAL SERVICE LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Provide reference, readers’ advisory, outreach, and programming services featuring Makerspace services and technology resources for library customers.
Requires a bachelor's degree or a Library Technical Assistant (LTA) certificate.
LIBRARIANS
Provide reference and readers’ advisory services. Plan, develop, market, promote, and ensure delivery of library programs. Manage library collection.
Requires a master's degree in library science (MLS/MLIS).
LIBRARY ASSISTANT
Provide reference, readers’ advisory, outreach, and programming services for library customers.
Requires a bachelor's degree or a Library
Technical Assistant (LTA) certificate.
MATERIALS AIDES
Check in and shelve materials. Assist with maintenance of library collection.
No educational requirements – must be at least 16 years old.
Other Library Jobs
- Administrative Assistants
- Network Support Assistants
- Custodians/Maintenance
- Couriers/Drivers
Jobs that may require advanced degree:
- Operations/Administration/Finance Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Communications Manager
- Information Technology Manager
- Training Manager
- Facilities Manager
- Outreach Manager Assistants
- Network Support Assistants
- Custodians/Maintenance
- Couriers/Drivers
Benefits
All Staff
- 457(b) Plan
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Staff Library Card
- Professional Development
- Paid Vacation & Holidays
Full Time Staff
- Pension through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Personal, Sick)
- Medical/Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Flexible Spending
- Account (Medical and Dependent Care)
For more information about our benefits, please contact our HR Director.
Part Time Staff
- ICHRA (Individual Coverage Healthcare Reimbursement Arrangement)
- Only available to staff scheduled 20-29 hours per week
- Pension through the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Personal, Sick)