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Adult Services Librarian
Position Details
- Full Time or Part Time: Full time
- Hours: 37.5/week
- Salary: Pay range is starting at $27.05/hour and up to $40.58/hour, DOQ and internal pay equity practices.
- Benefits include: paid time off including holiday, vacation, personal, and sick time; health insurance; IMRF pension plan
Description:
Westmont Public Library is seeking a creative, innovative, and friendly individual with excellent communication skills and a strong customer service philosophy to join our Adult Services team as a Librarian. Qualified applicants will enjoy serving a diverse public, be proficient working with a variety of technology, and be organized and efficient. This is a full-time position, 37.5 hours per week, and includes nights and weekends.
Primary duties involve working at the adult services desk answering questions, providing readers’ advisory, developing print and online collections, planning and implementing programming for adults, and assisting in the Makery. In addition to departmental responsibilities, staff members have opportunities to participate on committees, advance their professional development, and represent the library at special events.
Qualifications
At WPL we value collaboration generated by a positive, friendly environment. The successful candidate must also demonstrate initiative, have an understanding and love of technology, and be a team player. An MLS from an ALA accredited library school and at least one year of work experience in a public service environment are required. This position has a generous paid time off package that includes holiday, sick, vacation, and personal time, as well as health insurance and participation in the IMRF pension plan.
Westmont Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant in a manner that violates applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
A link to the full job description is available: Librarian in Adult Services
Apply
Please send cover letter, resume, and three references ATTN: Natalie DeJonghe, Manager of Adult Services, at [email protected].
Posting open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as they are received.
Facilities Assistant
Westmont Public Library is seeking a customer service driven individual to join our team as a Facilities Assistant. Applicants should enjoy serving a diverse public, maintaining a safe and welcoming environment, and working collaboratively with staff and contractors. Primary duties include coordinating the operation of the Library’s building systems, overseeing the appearance and upkeep of the Library grounds, and performing routine maintenance tasks.
Benefits include paid time off and a pay range of $23.73 – $35.59 per hour, depending on qualifications and internal pay equity practices.
Qualified applicants should have a high school diploma/GED and a minimum of one year working experience in janitorial, general maintenance, or related fields.
At WPL we value collaboration generated by a positive, friendly environment. A good sense of humor is a must. In addition to departmental responsibilities, staff members have opportunities to participate on committees and represent the library at special events.
Please email a resume, cover letter, and three professional references to [email protected]. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until the position is filled.
A link to the full job description is available: Facilities Assistant job description
Westmont Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant in a manner that violates applicable laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.