Job Duties :
Charge material at circulation desk, reshelf books, read shelves to maintain order. Maintain running inventory of all library materials, file catalog cards, participate in maintaining, discipline, monitor housekeeping of library, maintain law library, select, order, classify & catalog all books & library materials. Prepare orders and requests for purchase as requested; assist in receiving and checking all acquisition of materials & equipment; conduct library advisory committee meetings, maintain meeting minutes and audit files. Training of inmate library staff and maintenance of training files. Attendance at library services meeting (held bi-annually or as per policy). Assist in planning of library services. Establish and maintain varied selection of material to meet needs of both inmates and employees. Conduct library instruction when requested for both inmates and staff.
Enforce library policies. Monitor circulation of materials & obtain materials from other libraries. Review literature on new publications in order to select materials. Prepare reports on library activities. Perform or oversee performance of clerical tasks, participate in networking with local library association.
Minimum Qualifications:
Completion of undergraduate core program in library science which must have included coursework in reference cataloging & classification of books & materials, selection of books & materials, bibliographic control, procedures for circulation & library organization &/or library administration or 18 mos. exp. in providing reference services, cataloging & classifying books & materials, selecting books & materials, bibliographic control, developing procedures for circulation & library organization &/or administration.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Major Worker Characteristics:
Knowledge of library science & technology; public relations; accreditation requirements affecting library*. Skill in operation & maintenance of microfiche reader/printer, audio-visual equipment & video display terminal. Ability to interpret extensive variety of technical material; use proper research methods in gathering data; calculate fractions, decimals & percentages; gather, collate, & classify information about data, people or things; coordinate activities of others & cooperate with others on group projects; explain library procedures to others.
(*)Developed after employment.
Supplemental Information:
ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction is prohibited from hiring:
- Individuals who have engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other confinement facility; have been civilly or administratively adjudicated, or convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, implied threats of force, or if the victim did not or was unable to consent;
- Individuals convicted of soliciting or providing support for an act of terrorism, terrorism, or money laundering to support terrorism;
- Individuals who have been convicted of or pled guilty to a felony where a direct correlation exists between the position and prior criminal behavior. (example: individuals convicted of a felony involving fraud, deceit, or theft from holding a position that has substantial management or control over the property of a state agency.)
**Correspondence regarding your application will be sent to the email address provided on your application.**
In order to be considered for this position, you must apply on-line. Paper applications WILL NOT be accepted. * DO NOT submit your application to the institution.
If any questions, please contact:
Shirley Smith
Personnel & Hiring Analyst
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction
PH: 740/702-3418
POSTMARKED APPLICATIONS WILL NEED TO BE IN THE REGIONAL OFFICE ON OR PRIOR TO THE CLOSING DATE OF THE POSTING.
Attachments to your application are not accepted for this posting and you will no longer be able to paste your resume’ in the application. Please be sure to provide detail in the job duty section of the application.
The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to an appointment to test for illegal drug use. The State will decline to extend a final offer of employment to any applicant with a verified positive test result. Also, an applicant with a positive test result will not be considered for any position with the State of Ohio for a period of one year.
NOT APPLICABLE TO CURRENT STATE EMPLOYEES.
The Department of Rehabilitation & Correction is a tobacco-free workplace.
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