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NEOGOV · 1 day ago

Corrections Librarian - SCI Smithfield

Huntingdon County, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$59K/yr - $90K/yr

5+ years exp

NEOGOV is seeking a Corrections Librarian to join the State Correctional Institution at Smithfield. This role involves providing library services to inmates, managing library operations, and ensuring compliance with educational standards for inmate rehabilitation.

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Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive library and law library services to inmates at SCI-Smithfield

Manage the operations of a full-service library and supervise library assistants

Conduct an annual evaluation of library services to meet the standards set by the American Correctional Association and the Correctional Education Association

Provide guidance and training to inmate patrons, legal reference aides, and library clerks, regularly assessing their work performance

Facilitate the circulation of library materials, assist patrons in selecting appropriate reading and reference resources, manage overdue items, and maintain the security of the library collection

Maintain effective scheduling of the law library, especially for inmates facing court deadlines, and keep law library computers up to date

Maintain communication with the public by responding to inquiries via letters, emails, and phone calls regarding library services

Qualification

Library Science DegreeCorrections Library ExperienceLibrary AdministrationSupervision SkillsCollection ManagementTraining SkillsPolicy InterpretationCommunication Skills

Required

Five years as a Corrections Library Assistant (Commonwealth job title or equivalent Federal Government job title, as determined by the Office of Administration); or One year of corrections library experience, and a bachelor's degree in library science; or One year of professional library experience, and a bachelor's degree in library science; or A master's degree in library science; or An equivalent combination of experience and training

Applicants will be considered to have met the educational requirements once they are within 3 months of graduating with a qualifying degree

Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required

You must meet the PA residency requirement

You must be able to perform essential job functions

You must pass a background investigation and meet Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliance requirements