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Job Description

Do you embrace the concept of restorative librarianship and believe that libraries can help remedy the critical problems of society? Have you dreamed of serving a community where over eighty percent of residents use your service? Are you looking for a career-building job in library management and school media? And would you like to be the most interesting person at dinner parties? If you answered yes to any of these questions, a correctional library may be the place for you! The Colorado Department of Corrections is seeking applicants interested in a Librarian II/School Media Specialist position in the Youthful Offender System and Pueblo Complex libraries in Pueblo, Colorado. This position manages staff and operations at three correctional facility libraries serving teens, adult male, and adult female offenders. Duties include collaborating with classroom teachers and providing structured, integrated information literacy instruction to incarcerated high school students; coordinating and supervising all general library activities to ensure equitable access by youth, adult, and special needs offenders; hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating library technicians in all three correctional facility libraries; preparing unit budget requests and justifications, managing library budgets, maintaining accurate fiscal records, and submitting narrative and statistical reports; selecting appropriate books, periodicals, and audio-visual materials for three distinct library collections in accordance with their collection development plans; purchasing library materials, equipment, and supplies; cataloging materials using the library automation software and maintaining computer catalog and automated circulation system; directly monitoring youth, adult, and special needs offenders and enforcing security regulations and library rules. Training in security procedures will be provided. For a complete list of duties and instructions on how to apply, please go to http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=386269

Additional Info & Requirements

The submission deadline for applications is November 21, 2011. Applicants must fill out all application materials accurately and completely; leave no questions blank and fully report all information. To apply, http://agency.governmentjobs.com/colorado/job_bulletin.cfm?JobID=386269Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in library science or a field of study related to the work assignment AND two years of professional-level library work experience in a public, school, academic or special (not law) library. Strong skills in customer service, training/instruction, active listening, and oral/written communication. Strong computer skills in Microsoft applications and integrated library systems.

HR Info

Must be at least 21 years of age. Must have NO felony convictions. Must possess a valid State of Colorado Driver's License. Must successfully complete the DOC Basic Training Academy coursework in Canon City upon hire, including lecture/exam, a physical self-defense componenet, and AHA certification. Application process includes a urinalysis and background investigation for clearance to work in a correctional facility.