Librarian: River North Correctional Center #ED003

Virginia Information Technologies Agency•Grayson, Virginia, VA

3d•$58,377 - $81,869•Onsite

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 material.

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.