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Posted: January 23, 2026 (6 days ago)

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Librarian Manager 12

State of Michigan

Corrections - Newberry Correctional Facility

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Location

Michigan, 48909

Salary

$30.59 - $44.76

per hour

Closes

February 6, 2026More State jobs →

Job Description

Summary

This job involves managing the libraries at two correctional facilities in Michigan, including supervising two staff members and overseeing inmate users and workers to ensure the libraries meet required standards.

The role requires using professional judgment to run an effective institutional library service.

A good fit would be someone with a strong background in library management, experience supervising teams, and the ability to work in a secure, structured environment like a prison.

Key Requirements

  • Master's degree in library science
  • Three years of professional librarian services experience
  • One year of experience equivalent to a Librarian P11 level
  • Supervisory skills for managing staff and inmate workers
  • No felony convictions or pending felony charges
  • Ability to meet department and library standards in a correctional setting

Full Job Description

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The Michigan Department of Corrections is proud to be a Michigan Veteran's Affairs Agency (MVAA) Gold Level Veteran Friendly Employer.

MDOC is proud to employ nearly 1,500 veterans and actively serving military members across the department.

The Department has many benefits and services available to support our military and veteran employees, spouses, and families.

Learn more about what makes MDOC a Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer here.

Professional Librarian Manager is responsible for overseeing and supervising the operation of NCF and LMF libraries. This position includes the supervision of two staff, as well as supervising inmate library users and workers. The Librarian Manager uses professional skills and judgment in providing an institutional library that will meet department and library standards.

Requirements

Education
Possession of a master's degree in library science.

Experience
Three years of professional experience providing librarian services equivalent to a Librarian, including one year equivalent to a Librarian P11.

Additional Information

The Department of Corrections will not hire individuals who have been convicted of a felony or who have felony charges pending, in accordance with Public Act 140 of the Public Acts of 1996.

NOTE: Equivalent combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

View the entire job specification at: https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LibrarianManager.pdf

Position Description

*** REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards.
As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017.

Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

New hires to the MDOC along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification.

All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

This is a drug and alcohol test-designated position.
This position is eligible for $0.40/hour pay premium.


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Posted on NEOGOV: 1/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 12/5/2025

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-michigan-5145668