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Job Description

Position works directly with offenders in a state correctional facility.  

Primary job duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• The position is responsible for providing library services to adult offenders of diverse physical and mental abilities; 
• Answer patron requests for information, determine where to locate the desired information and execute a search. Provide reader’s advisory service to offenders and staff. Provide instruction to offenders on information literacy and library skills. Receive requests, prepare orders, and deliver materials to offenders in segregation/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library. Inform patrons about availability of interlibrary loans; screen requests for appropriateness; instruct patrons in loan procedures; search incoming books from other libraries for contraband;
• Perform library computer functions: use the library’s integrated library system, utilize the Internet to respond to information requests, and communicate via email. Train offender clerks in the operation of the cataloging, circulation and statistical reporting functions, supervising and assisting them with these operations when necessary. Catalog and classify library materials using copy catalog process;
• Position also hires, trains and supervises offenders who work in the library. This will include: work planning, monitoring, evaluating and providing feedback. These duties also include assigning tasks, directing work flow, scheduling work and establishing work standards;
• Compose and distribute monthly narrative and statistical reports. Perform support/clerical duties as assigned;
• Determine supplies to be ordered, prepare requisitions, place orders;
• Recommend materials to be ordered and verify vendor's physical inventory. Check in orders upon receipt and submit receiving reports and other paperwork as required;
• Supervise the processing and shelving of new materials;
• Work with Librarian II, Regional Librarian and Programs Manager to monitor the library budget;
• Read and adhere to all CDOC Administrative Regulations and facility adjustment sheets;
• Monitor behavior of offender patrons, enforce security regulations and library rules, eject problem patrons, write reports on rule infractions, and resolve conflicts between offenders.

Additional Info & Requirements

Minimum Qualifications
Two years of general (public, school, academic or special (not law)) library experience including typing, ordering, preparing, shelving, and maintaining library materials

Substitutions
Two years of course work from an accredited college or university including twelve semester hours of library science course work may substitute for two years of the general library experience.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES: 

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel and integrated library systems;
• Exceptional interpersonal/customer service skills;
• Training/instructing: ability to teach others how to do something;
• Active listening: ability to give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate;
• Effective written and oral communication skills.

The Community

This position is located in Canon City, CO.

HR Info

danielle.martinez@state.co.us/719-226-4403

Applicants must apply at www.bit.ly/cdoclibrarycanon