PUBLIC SERVICES PROFESSIONAL (PSP) - Main Library

div h4Job Details/h4 divstrongJob Location/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Lorain, OH/div divstrongSalary Range/strong: nbsp;nbsp;nbsp;Undisclosed/div /div h4Description/h4pPUBLIC SERVICE PROFESSIONAL/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"stronguBasic Function:/u/strong/span/p table cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse; margin-left:31px; width:654px" tbody tr td style="width:654px" pspan style="font-size:10pt"Performs paraprofessional and some professional library tasks in the public library system./span/p /td /tr /tbody /table pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"stronguDistinguishing Features of the Class:/u/strong/span/p table cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse; margin-left:31px; width:654px" tbody tr td style="width:654px" pspan style="font-size:10pt"This classification requires the application of elementary principles of library and information science to assignments. The distinguishing features of this class include: direct public service reference and information responsibility, planning and presenting programs to the public, acting in charge in the absence of a manager as assigned, and independently solving routine library problems. May exercise functional supervision over the work of Public Services Associates and Aides. Librarians and/or Managers are available for assistance with difficult problems or situations./span/p /td /tr /tbody /table pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"stronguCharacteristic Duties and Responsibilities:/u/strong/span/p table cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse; margin-left:31px; width:654px" tbody tr td style="width:654px" pspan style="font-size:10pt"Assists patrons on the selection, organization, and interpretation of library materials./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Answers reference and information questions and conducts research when needed./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Participates in collection development./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Monitors and suggests corrections to the online catalog./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Plans and presents various types of programs for all ages./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Gives presentations to community groups./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Represents the library at outside events./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Attends professional meetings and workshops, and serves on committees./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Plans and prepares displays, bulletin boards, bibliographies, and webliographies./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"May exercise functional supervision over Library Assistants and Library Aides as delegated by the manager./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Assists with training new staff./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"May oversee services in branch or main library section./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"May act as in-charge of a building in the absence of a manager./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Resolves problems and responds to complaints./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Performs circulation functions as needed./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Keeps abreast of current professional trends./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Promotes and maintains a thorough knowledge of library services and programs./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"Special projects as assigned./span/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"May serve as a certified passport agent./span/p /td /tr /tbody /table pnbsp;/p pspan style="font-size:10pt"stronguKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:/u/strong/span/p table cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse; margin-left:31px; width:654px" tbody tr td style="width:654px" pspan style="font-size:10pt"Excellent customer service skills required. Knowledge of library services and ability to learn basic library science techniques. Knowledge of the community. An ability to assess and meet community and patron needs. Must be team-focused, flexible, and willing to provide service to all ages. Must be inquisitive and eager to learn new things./span/p /td /tr /tbody /table pnbsp;/p h4Qualifications/h4brpspan style="font-size:10pt"stronguEducation, Training and Experience:/u/strong/span/p table cellspacing="0" class="Table" style="border-collapse:collapse; margin-left:31px; width:654px" tbody tr td style="width:654px" pspan style="font-size:10pt"Requires a bachelor#39;s degree or equivalent and up to six months of related experience or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. /span/p pnbsp;/p pnbsp;/p /td /tr /tbody /table pnbsp;/p pOTHER: Part-Time, 25 Hours, $20.50/Hour. There are four (4) positions available. Excellent benefits. Schedule will include daytime, evening, and weekend hours (including Sundays), and may include six-day workweeks and split shifts. This position may be involved in technology programming, maker space programming and culinary literacy programming. Experience planning and presenting programs for all ages strongly preferred. Must have a track record of initiative, enthusiasm, and a passion for community engagement. The successful candidate will have excellent attendance habits and be comfortable working as an in-charge person as needed. Flexibility in scheduling required./p pClosing Date for Internal: January 26, 2025/p pClosing Date for External: Open Until Filled/p