Correctional Librarian & Research Specialist

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Sandy Hook (KY); Presencial; USD 57.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Librarian at Little Sandy Correctional Complex in Sandy Hook, KY. The role involves planning, directing and supervising library and clerical staff within an adult facility.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester hours in library science and two years of professional library experience. A master's degree in library science may substitute for both education and experience; further

Formación

• Bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester hours in library science.
• Two years of professional library experience.
• A master's degree in library science will substitute for education and experience.
• Library experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis across various areas.

Responsabilidades

• Assists in training new personnel in library work.
• Provides specialized reference, reader's advisory and research services.
• Performs professional library functions including cataloging, classification, and acquisitions.
• Maintains current awareness of library materials in the field.
• Participates in workshop presentations.
• Performs bibliographic searches via automated information systems.
• Acts as liaison with the Department of Libraries and Archives.
• Performs inter-library loan services.
• Prepares professional, administrative and popular reports and articles.
• Performs cataloging and classification of materials.
• Selects instructional materials for adults, adolescents or children.
• Organizes materials for public relations/publicity purposes.

Conocimientos

Two years professional library

Educación

Bachelor's degree + 21 sem hrs in library science

Descripción del empleo

The Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Corrections, is seeking a Librarian at Little Sandy Correctional Complex in Sandy Hook, KY. The role involves planning, directing and supervising library and clerical staff within an adult facility.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree with at least 21 semester hours in library science and two years of professional library experience. A master's degree in library science may substitute for both education and experience; further