Easter Holiday Hours

All library locations will be closed on Sunday, March 31. We will resume regular hours on Monday, April 1.

Jobs

Thank you for your interest in joining our team. The Library provides equal employment opportunities without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, military or veteran status, genetic information, order of protection status, or any other characteristic that is protected under applicable law.

We are currently seeking applicants for the positions listed below.  All positions are year round unless otherwise noted.

Apply

Download and complete the application form.  After downloading the application form, you must go to your downloaded files, open it in Adobe Acrobat, complete it and then save it in Adobe Acrobat.   

Send your resume, cover letter, and application by email or post to:

Human Resources 
Palatine Public Library District
700 N. North Court
Palatine, IL 60067
employment@palatinelibrary.org

Current Openings

Summer Intern - Youth and Teen Services

Posted: March 14, 2024

Part Time Position - 20 hours per week

 

Branch Library Associate - Rand Road Branch

Posted: March 12, 2024

Part Time Position - 15 hours per week

 

Administrative Associate

Posted: February 5, 2024

Part Time Position - 20 hours per week

 

Library Associate II - Youth & Teen Services

Posted: January 26, 2024

Part Time Position - 25 hours per week

 

Substitute Library Associate - Youth & Teen Services

Posted: November 28, 2023

Part Time Position - Minimum 8 hours per week

 

Our New Culture Statement!

At Palatine Library District, we know that when you visit the Library, you are looking for more than just books, movies, and programs, but also for a good experience while you are here. Part of creating that exceptional experience is building and maintaining a strong organizational culture. A culture statement helps define how we will do the work of serving our community and be cohesive as we move forward. Our staff has worked hard at developing a culture statement that we are pleased to share with you. 

SERVICE-ORIENTED
We are committed to providing exceptional service to each other and our visitors. We are supportive and use empathy and kindness in our communication.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY, AND INCLUSION
We are a safe, welcoming space for all that encourages growth and connection. We strive to listen and respond to our community's needs. We celebrate differences, include everyone, and work to remove barriers.

RESOURCEFUL
We are empowered to serve each other and our members using creative, innovative, and adaptable strategies. We encourage reasonable experimentation to find solutions and expand possibilities.

DEVELOPMENT
We learn at the Library every single day. We develop colleagues and empower members. Exploring together builds connections with our community and each other. 

COLLABORATION
We accomplish more by working together. By collaborating, we build trust and a deeper understanding as individuals and teams to achieve our goals.