Librarian: River North Correctional Center #ED003

Commonwealth of VA Careers; Virginia; Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 86.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Commonwealth of Virginia Careers is seeking a Librarian at River North Correctional Center to deliver library services to inmates, manage the Media Resource Center, and teach library skills.

Applicants must meet Virginia licensing requirements (librarian license eligibility) and hold a MLS/MLIS or a relevant bachelor’s degree from an accredited program. Experience with educational libraries and staff supervision is valued.

Qualifikationen

• Eligible for a Virginia Teaching License from the Virginia Department of Education with an endorsement in Library Media Pre K-12; requires a Bachelor’s degree or a Master’s in Library Science (MLS/MSLS) or Library and Information Science (MLIS) from an ALA-accredited college or university.
• Must be eligible for a Librarian’s license through the Library of Virginia.
• Experience with library policies/procedures and managing a library in public or educational settings.

Aufgaben

• Provide quality library services for incarcerated individuals, including maintaining an organized Media Resource Center, teaching library skills, and selecting/organizing library material.

Ausbildung

MLS/MLIS/MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Bachelor’s degree (accredited college or university)

Jobbeschreibung

Title: Librarian: River North Correctional Center #ED003

State Role Title:Trainer and Instructor II

Hiring Range: $60,420.00 - $86,344.00

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin

Location:River North Corr Center

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 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; 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.

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.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: [phone]

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.