Classified Ad Title:
PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN - Children's Focus

Post Date
5/14/2026

Expiration Date
5/24/2026

Details:
AVON LAKE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Job Title: Public Services Librarian
FLSA Status: Non-exempt / Hourly
Grade: 18
PURPOSE
 Performs a variety of clerical and professional duties.
 Develops collections, resources, and services.
 Contributes to programming activities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
 Performs clerical and professional duties at the public service desks.
 Develops and maintains collections, resources and services for assigned areas of focus.
 Contributes to programming activities, including design, preparation, and set-up.
 Provides bibliographic and technological instruction.
 Serves as an In-Charge person, when scheduled.
 Collaborates with community partners on resources and services.
 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 / Abilities / Personal Characteristics
 Demonstrated broad knowledge of print and online reference resources.
 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/or Experience
 Specialized degree in library science or related field. MLIS 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:
FORREST LYKINS

Email:
flykins@avonlake.lib.oh.us

Website:
www.alpl.org