Library Manager

MTC Corrections•Quincy, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the Gadsden Correctional Facility in Quincy, FL, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life. This position is responsible for maintaining a collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials, and assists inmates in locating and obtaining materials in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) and Florida Department of Management Services (DMS) directives.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, State Board for Educator (SBEC) Teacher Certificate and a Provisional or Professional Librarian Certificate, Provisional Learning Resources Endorsement, or Professional Learning Resources Specialist Certificate required.
If not certified as above, must work under the direction and supervision of someone with valid certification.
Valid driver's license in the state of Florida with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct library program for inmates.
Develop library policies and programs and prepares operational budgets.
Maintain, organize and supervise the circulation of library materials.
Provide readers' advisory services on basis of knowledge of current reviews and bibliographies.
Select, acquire, and organize library materials for convenient access.
Review requests, and select books and other library materials according to mental state, educational background, and special needs of inmates.
Assemble book reviews for facility’s bulletins or newspapers, and circulates reviews among inmates.
Conduct library inventories on a regular basis.
Supervise the preparation of reports and records on circulation, inventory, newspapers and magazines.
Serve as instructional resource consultant and materials specialist to instructors and inmates.