Librarian Manager 12
State of Michigan
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Librarian
State of Michigan
Corrections - Brooks Correctional Facility
Location
Michigan, 48909
Salary
$30.54 - $43.73
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Job Description
Summary
This job involves running the library inside a Michigan prison, managing both general books and legal materials for inmates while following strict department rules.
The role requires overseeing daily operations, adapting procedures to the secure environment, and supervising staff or resources.
It's a good fit for someone with library experience who is comfortable working in a correctional setting and can use independent judgment.
Key Requirements
- Master's degree in library science
- Three years of professional librarian experience, including one year at a senior level equivalent to Librarian P11
- Knowledge of supervising techniques, policies, and procedures
- Ability to exercise independent judgment in adapting library methods to prison-specific situations
- No felony convictions; misdemeanor or felony convictions must be fully resolved including parole or probation
- Completion of Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) for new hires
- Veterans preferred; MDOC is a Gold Level Veteran-Friendly Employer
Full Job Description
To oversee and ensure compliance with mandated library services as dictated by policy directives and operating procedures of the Michigan Department of Corrections.
Responsible for establishment, operation and maintenance of the institution’s General and Law Library for Prisoners at the E.C.
Brooks Correctional Facility, a Level I, II and IV facility housing 1,224 prisoners. The position is located inside the secured perimeter of the prison.
General methods and procedures are available but may not be fully applicable to directing human and material resources; therefore, considerable independent judgment must be exercised in adapting and applying these methods and procedures to specific situations.
Knowledge of supervising techniques, policies and procedures is required.
Position DescriptionRequirements
Education
Possession of a master's degree in library science.
Experience
Librarian 12
Three years of professional experience providing librarian services equivalent to a Librarian, including one year equivalent to a Librarian P11
Additional Information
Special Requirements, Licenses, and Certifications
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.
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.
View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/Librarian.pdf
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