Librarian: Greensville Correctional Center #ED026

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; On-site; USD 55,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of VA Careers seeks a Librarian for Greensville Correctional Center. The role involves delivering library services to incarcerated individuals, organizing materials, teaching library skills, and supporting teachers in activities.

The incumbent must hold a Virginia teaching license endorsement in Library Media and an MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program, with a Librarian license through the Library of Virginia.

Qualifications

• Virginia Teaching License with endorsement in Library Media Pre K-12 is required.
• MLS/MSLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited program is required or equivalent.
• Librarian license through the Library of Virginia is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality library services for incarcerated individuals and maintain the Media Resource Center.
• Teach library skills and organize library materials, using Dewey Decimal classification.
• Maintain documentation of circulation and assist teachers in planning activities.

Skills

Teaching license endorsement

MLS/MLIS

Librarian license

Education environment experience

Interpersonal with diverse population

Education

Bachelor’s degree

MLS/MSLS/MLIS

Job description

Title: Librarian: Greensville Correctional Center #ED026

State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $55,264.00 - $108,291.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location: Greensville Correctional Ctr

Agency Website: www.vadoc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

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 materials.

Address the basic informational needs of the population by providing information on extensive topics pertinent to patrons needs. Provides an accurately rendered, organized collection of print and non-print materials through classification by a consistent scheme using the Dewey decimal classification system. Documentation of circulation for required statistical reports.

Maintain professional contact with inter-agencies or intra-agencies. Provides assistance to teachers in planning for special activities.

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; 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; ability to interact effectively with inmates. Working knowledge of Correctional Education and working with inmates in an educational environment.