Classified Ad Title:
PUBLIC SERVICES ASSOCIATE FLSA Status: Non-exempt / Hourly

Post Date
6/23/2025

Expiration Date
8/11/2025

Details:
JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Public Services Associate FLSA Status: Non-exempt / Hourly
Grade: 14
PURPOSE
 Performs a variety of clerical and paraprofessional duties.
 Contributes to programming activities and collection development.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 Performs clerical and paraprofessional duties at the public service desks.
 Contributes to collection development and maintenance.
 Contributes to programming activities, including design, preparation, and set-up.
 Assesses situations and troubleshoots to identify effective solutions.
 Promotes and maintains a thorough knowledge of library services and programs.
 Monitors and suggests corrections to the online catalog.
 Attends meetings, workshops, and training events and serves on committees.
 Assists with the preparation of displays.
 Assists with training new staff.
 Performs a variety of special projects, in various departments, as needed.
 Provides concise, timely, and accurate information, internally and externally, among all
organizational levels and with all appropriate people through both verbal and written methods.
 Upholds the Library’s mission and imparts a positive impression of the Library.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
 Willingness and ability to acquire knowledge of library operations and procedures.
 Demonstrated interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate and work effectively
with others, including all types and ages of people.
 Demonstrated flexibility and adaptability, including the willingness and ability to learn
techniques and methods and to follow instructions and implement directives.
 Demonstrated general understanding of computer skills, including online resources, and ability
to learn new technology.
 Superior customer service skills and ability to work collaboratively with others to achieve
organizational goals and objectives.
 Demonstrated attention to detail, regarding accuracy and consistency.
 Flexibility in scheduling to meet the needs of the Library.

Education, Training and Experience:

 Requires a high school education or equivalent.
 Bachelor’s degree preferred.
This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties or skills required for the job
and is subject to review and change at any time, with or without notice, in accordance with the needs of Avon Lake
Public Library. Since no job description can detail all the duties and responsibilities that may be required from time
to time in the performance of a job, duties and responsibilities that may be inherent in a job, reasonably required
for its performance, or required due to the changing nature of the job will also be considered part of the job
holder’s responsibility.

Contact:
Lorie Scheer

Home Phone:
4409337857

Work Phone:
440-933-7431

Email:
lscheer@alpl.org

Website:
32649 Electric Blvd.