Librarian: Buckingham Correctional Center #ED003

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 61,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers seeks a Librarian at Buckingham Correctional Center to provide library services for incarcerated individuals and maintain a current Media Resource Center.

The role involves teaching library skills, selecting and organizing materials, and ensuring access in an educational correctional setting. A teaching license endorsement or MLS/MLIS is required, with librarian licensure through the Library of Virginia preferred.

Qualifications

• Virginia teaching license with an endorsement in Library Media Pre K-12 (or MLS/MLIS).
• Librarian license through the Library of Virginia.
• Experience in library policies, public or educational library management.
• Knowledge of library services in an educational environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality library services for incarcerated individuals.
• Maintain an organized, up-to-date Media Resource Center.
• Teach library skills to inmates.
• Select and organize library material.

Skills

Teaching License Endorsement

Education

Master's degree in Library Science (MLS/MSLS/MLIS)

Bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university

Job description

Title: Librarian: Buckingham Correctional Center #ED003

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $60,712.00 - $85,144.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Buckingham Correctional Center

Agency Website: https://www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

• Provide quality library services for incarcerated individuals
• Maintain an organized, up-to-date Media Resource Center
• Teach library skills
• Select and organize library material

Minimum Qualifications

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with diverse population.
• Knowledge of Library policies and procedures and experience managing a library in a public or educational environment.

Additional Considerations

• 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.
• Only those Librarians who have a Teacher's license are eligible for a parity payment.
• Knowledge and ability to supervise library staff; demonstrated ability to interact effectively with inmates.
• Working knowledge of Correctional Education and working with inmates in an educational environment.

Special Instructions

• Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); local agency checks; employment verification; verification of education (relevant to employment); credit checks; and other checks based on the position.
• Drug Testing Requirements: Applicants applying to a designated safety sensitive position are subject to a pre-employment drug screen. Marijuana use is prohibited for positions that require possession of a firearm or a Commercial Driver’s License in the performance of official duties such as Corrections Officers, Probation Officers, Tractor Trailer Drivers and others.
• Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.
• Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.
• VADOC is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.
• VADOC values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.
• In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.