Librarian: Greensville Correctional Center #ED026
About The Position
To provide quality library services for incarcerated individuals, to include maintaining an organized, up-to-date Media Resource Center, teaching library skills, and selecting and organizing library materials. Address the basic informational needs of the population by providing information on extensive topics pertinent to patrons needs. Provides an accurately rendered, organized collection of print and non-print materials through classification by a consistent scheme using the Dewey decimal classification system. Documentation of circulation for required statistical reports. Maintain professional contact with inter-agencies or intra-agencies. Provides assistance to teachers in planning for special activities.
Requirements
- Eligible for a Virginia Teaching License from the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in Library Media Pre K-12 with a Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university OR Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MSLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited college or university
- Must be eligible for a Librarian’s license through the Library of Virginia
- Experience in library policies and procedures and managing a library in a public or educational environment
- Working Knowledge and experience in library services in an educational environment
- Working knowledge of general library practices, acquisitions, and supervision of library staff
- Ability to interact effectively with diverse population
- Knowledge of Library policies and procedures and experience managing a library in a public or educational environment
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MSLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association accredited college or university
- Possess a Librarian’s license through the Library of Virginia
- Experience in implementing and managing library and its programs in correctional or other alternative setting is preferred
- Teachers License from Department of Education (Media Services) is preferred
- Knowledge and ability to supervise library staff
- Ability to interact effectively with inmates
- Working knowledge of Correctional Education and working with inmates in an educational environment
Responsibilities
- Maintaining an organized, up-to-date Media Resource Center
- Teaching library skills
- Selecting and organizing library materials
- Addressing the basic informational needs of the population
- Providing information on extensive topics pertinent to patrons needs
- Providing an accurately rendered, organized collection of print and non-print materials through classification by a consistent scheme using the Dewey decimal classification system
- Documentation of circulation for required statistical reports
- Maintain professional contact with inter-agencies or intra-agencies
- Provides assistance to teachers in planning for special activities
Benefits
- Parity payment for Librarians with a Teacher's license
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
