2026 Library Survey

This survey is open to all Illinois libraries. Past participants and HR Source members have already received a personalized participation link.

If you need a link, or need it resent, please email [email protected] or call 800-448-4584. 

HR Source member participants will automatically receive an email notification with directions to download their FREE electronic copy. Non-member participants will be notified with instructions to purchase their discounted report.

This is also your opportunity to complete the optional 2026 Public Library Supplemental Report Questionnaire. The 2026 Public Library Supplemental Report will continue to be a detailed report, breaking out the data by individual library.

About the Survey

 This survey collects base pay compensation information for 69 positions as well as a comprehensive benefits section. Data is broken out by budget, population and employment size categories and well as all organizations combined.