Geauga County Public Library is pleased to announce that Lisa Mertel has been hired as Head of Adult Services, Assistant Manager at Geauga West Library in Chesterland. In her role, Ms. Mertel is responsible for coordinating adult programing at Geauga West Library, supervising reference staff, working with a team of reference librarians throughout the system and supporting the literacy, materials, reference and collection services of the library system.
Ms. Mertel joins Geauga County Public Library with an extensive background in library service. In her most recent position, she was a librarian at Shaker Heights Public Library where she assisted patrons with reference and research. She also was instrumental in developing the library’s collection and in creating reading lists and developing the website. In other professional experience, Ms. Mertel worked in France as an English teacher to university students for two years. Her academic degrees include a Masters of Library Science, a Masters of History and a Bachelors of English, all from Kent State University.
“Lisa has a breadth of experience that’s practical and creative,” says Linda Yanko, Manager of Geauga West Library. “She understands customer service and is excellent at developing and curating collections. She is interested in emerging technology and is able to translate trends into ideas that help the library and its patrons. We are extremely pleased to offer Lisa this position.”
Ms. Mertel is an avid runner, and has competed in seven half-marathons. She also is proficient in French and is certified to teach English as a Second Language (ESL).
