Librarian

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Pay Grade14Salary$47,012.16 AnnuallyEmployment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring AgencyJustice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of CorrectionsLocation3000 Ash AvePewee Valley, KY 40056 USADescriptionThe Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilitiesthat house Kentucky's adult inmate population.The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humaneenvironment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes;and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.The Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women is seeking a Librarian who will play a vital role in the mission through performing professional level library work within the Institution.ResponsibilitiesAssists in the planning, direction, and supervision of the work of clerical and paraprofessional personnel (inmates).Supervises the inmate library on a daily basis and ensure the library program meets inmate needs standards.Performs technical work acquiring, cataloging, and classifying books and periodicals in addition to soliciting the donation of books, library materials, and equipment from the private sector and the State Department of Library.Provides specialized reference, bibliographic, reads advisory, interlibrary loan and research services.Maintains current awareness of library materials in the fields.Prepares in-house displays and activities.Provides specialized reference, reader's advisory, and research services.Ensures outgoing legal mail is appropriately documented.Ensures proper handling and storage of legal tapes and CD's and forwarding such items to other facilities if inmate is transferred from current facility.Ideal CandidateStrong communication skillsObservation skillsPlanningSelf-MotivatedWell organizedVery good knowledge and love for the literary field.Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 21 semester hours in library science.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional library experience.Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in library science will substitute for the education and experience.Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Library experience, which must include some professional level experience in a combination of at least three of the following areas will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis: reference; cataloging and classification of materials; selection of materials; selection of instructional materials for children, adolescents, or adults; organization and/or administration; preparation and selection of materials for public relations/publicity purposes; and bookmobile operations. A master's degree in library science will substitute for the education and experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONEWorking ConditionsTypical work setting is an office/library.Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.ContactIf you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Becky Poe at Rebecca.Poe@ky.govEqual Opportunity EmployerAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Description

Pay Grade14Salary$47,012.16 AnnuallyEmployment TypeEXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring AgencyJustice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of CorrectionsLocation3000 Ash AvePewee Valley, KY 40056 USADescriptionThe Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates correctional facilitiesthat house Kentucky's adult inmate population.The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humaneenvironment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes;and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.The Kentucky Correctional Institution for Women is seeking a Librarian who will play a vital role in the mission through performing professional level library work within the Institution.ResponsibilitiesAssists in the planning, direction, and supervision of the work of clerical and paraprofessional personnel (inmates).Supervises the inmate library on a daily basis and ensure the library program meets inmate needs standards.Performs technical work acquiring, cataloging, and classifying books and periodicals in addition to soliciting the donation of books, library materials, and equipment from the private sector and the State Department of Library.Provides specialized reference, bibliographic, reads advisory, interlibrary loan and research services.Maintains current awareness of library materials in the fields.Prepares in-house displays and activities.Provides specialized reference, reader's advisory, and research services.Ensures outgoing legal mail is appropriately documented.Ensures proper handling and storage of legal tapes and CD's and forwarding such items to other facilities if inmate is transferred from current facility.Ideal CandidateStrong communication skillsObservation skillsPlanningSelf-MotivatedWell organizedVery good knowledge and love for the literary field.Minimum RequirementsEDUCATION: A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 21 semester hours in library science.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional library experience.Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in library science will substitute for the education and experience.Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Library experience, which must include some professional level experience in a combination of at least three of the following areas will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis: reference; cataloging and classification of materials; selection of materials; selection of instructional materials for children, adolescents, or adults; organization and/or administration; preparation and selection of materials for public relations/publicity purposes; and bookmobile operations. A master's degree in library science will substitute for the education and experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONEWorking ConditionsTypical work setting is an office/library.Probationary PeriodThis job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.ContactIf you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Becky Poe at Rebecca.Poe@ky.govEqual Opportunity EmployerAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr