Librarian: River North Correctional Center #ED003

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Grayson, Virginia, VA

6d • $60,420 - $86,344 • Onsite

About The Position

The Librarian provides quality library services to incarcerated individuals at River North Correctional Center. The role includes maintaining an organized, up-to-date Media Resource Center, teaching library skills, and selecting and organizing library materials. The position requires relevant library credentials and experience managing library services in a public or educational environment.

Requirements

• Be eligible for a Virginia Teaching License from the Virginia Department of Education with a Library Media Pre K-12 endorsement and hold a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, or hold a master’s degree in Library Science (MLS/MSLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an American Library Association-accredited college or university.
• Be eligible for a Librarian’s license through the Library of Virginia.
• Have experience with library policies and procedures and managing a library in a public or educational environment.
• Have working knowledge and experience in library services in an educational environment.
• Have working knowledge of general library practices, acquisitions, and library staff supervision.
• Be able to interact effectively with a diverse population.

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 implementing and managing a library and its programs in a correctional or other alternative setting.
• A Department of Education teacher’s license in Media Services; only librarians with a teacher’s license are eligible for a parity payment.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise library staff.
• Ability to interact effectively with inmates.
• Working knowledge of Correctional Education and experience working with inmates in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide library services to incarcerated individuals.
• Maintain an organized, up-to-date Media Resource Center.
• Teach library skills.
• Select and organize library materials.
• Manage library policies, procedures, and services in a public or educational environment.
• Supervise library staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time