Librarian 1 (Non-Degreed) 20035941

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

11h

About The Position

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others. The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future. To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none! The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in library science which must have included coursework in reference cataloging & classification of books & materials, selection of books & materials, bibliographic control, procedures for circulation & library organization &/or library administration or 18 mos. exp. in providing reference services, cataloging & classifying books & materials, selecting books & materials, bibliographic control, developing procedures for circulation & library organization &/or administration.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
• Job Skills: Library Services, Organizing and Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Provides reference, research & reader services (e.g., assists in using library resources & enforces library policies)
• Charges materials at circulation desk
• Shelves books to maintain order
• Maintains running inventory of all library materials
• Assists in maintaining monitor housekeeping or Library, Maintain Law Library
• Selects, orders, classifies & catalogs all books & library materials
• Prepares orders & requests for purchase
• Assists in receiving & checking all acquisitions of materials & equipment
• Processes & catalogs library materials
• Types library reports & catalogs cards
• Visits special population units with requested materials
• Secures inter-library loan books & materials for inmates & employees
• Establishes & maintains varied selection of materials to meet needs of both inmates & employees
• Instructs individual or groups in proper use of library facilities
• Assists in planning of library services
• Performs necessary tasks to keep library in compliance with library policies & audit standards
• Prepares budget requests for library services
• Records expenditures & prepares reports
• Selects, classifies, & catalogues books, magazines, newspapers & library services materials
• Reviews printed & non-printed library materials & recommends acquisition of new &/or updated materials, supplies, &/or equipment
• Screens materials to ensure appropriate to needs & interests of inmates
• Performs other librarian &/or related duties
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g., typing, correspondence completion, file updates)
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, & training

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed