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The following positions are available:

Business Manager, Part-time

Seeking to fill a part-time position to manage business office of a public library. The individual will maintain automated fund-accounting system, with responsibility for payment of bills, payroll and accounts payable, records management and retention, monitoring service and purchasing contracts, money accounts and other related financial and banking transactions.

Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in business administration or equivalent, with focus on finance, accounting or human resources management; 3-5 years progressively more responsible work experience, preferably in a municipal agency or public library. Knowledge of general office management, accounting principles, HR, fund accounting systems, Microsoft and PC software applications. Preferred: QuickBooks for bookkeeping. Candidates should have good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work independently and within a team environment. Minimum of 19 hours per week, including some prescheduled evenings to 9:00 pm and weekend hours. Salary from $19.23/hour. Send letter and resume to: Director, Westchester Public Library, 10700 Canterbury St., Westchester, IL 60154, email: wplhr@yahoo.com Apply by July 6 for summer appointment; open until filled.

Reference Librarian, Full-time

Entry-level position for energetic, service-oriented reference librarian to do reference and bibliographic instruction (Internet & electronic resources), collection development, and related projects in adult department. Team player, ability to manage time well, and flexibility in serving all age groups important, given library’s size and staffing. MLS/ALA, computer competence, and excellent communication skills in oral and written English required. 40 hours/week, including 2 evenings/week and weekend rotation. Starting salary $35,000 with excellent benefits. Send letter and resume to: Ann Weaver, Westchester Public Library, 10700 Canterbury St., Westchester, IL 60154, Email: wpladultref@yahoo.com The deadline for applications is July 30, 2010.