Title: Librarian: Buckingham Correctional Center #ED003
State Role Title: Trainer and Instructor II
Hiring Range: $58,659.00 - $82,265.00
Pay Band: 4
Agency: Dept of Corr - Central Admin
Location: Buckingham Correctional Center
Agency Website: https://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; demonstrated 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; demonstrated ability to interact effectively with inmates. Working knowledge of Correctional Education and working with inmates in an educational environment.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
WHY VADOC? WHY NOT?
Job stability, 13 paid state holidays in addition to generous vacation, sick, personal leave and military leave incentive. Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program, Affordable health benefits, VRS retirement benefits, VA 457 Deferred Comp, Employee Health and Wellness programs and so much more.
We are a learning organization providing career advancement and professional development opportunities for all staff.
Start your day ready to make a difference and end it knowing you did! We are in the business of helping people to be better – Come join us!
Contact Information
Name: Human Resources
Phone: 434-983-4400
Email: Emailed applications are not accepted.
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.