Librarian
State of Michigan
Posted: January 23, 2026 (6 days ago)
Reactivated: January 24, 2026
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State of Michigan
Corrections - Newberry Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$30.59 - $44.76
per hour
Type
Full Time
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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.

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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.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.
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
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.
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