Librarian (C), Mass Gov. Human Resources Division, Shirley, MA

Posted November 24, 2014

Duties:

Plans, directs and supervises institutional general and law library services, programs and related program activities for an incarcerated adult male population. Selects and purchases books, periodicals and other library materials through use of standard professional selection sources; coordinates the acquisition, cataloging, processing and circulation of materials to ensure the informational, educational and recreational needs of the users are met; responsible for coordinating and enforcing DOC photocopying regulations for the inmate population, aids library users, both staff and inmate, in the proper and productive use of library materials by retrieving or searching for materials, responding to inquiries, providing bibliographic instruction, explaining library rules and procedures, formulates library policy through coordination with departmental and institutional policies and ACA standards; co-ordinates schedules to ensure an adequate level of service and compliance with statutory requirements; supervises inmate library workers by assigning duties, scheduling, training and evaluating workers; directs reference and information services, including legal reference, readers advisory and special programming, makes budgetary recommendations; writes reports; participates in inter-library loan program, meets with DOC Manager of Library Services and other DOC Librarians on a regular basis; maintains professional proficiency through library meetings, workshops, conferences and seminars.

Qualifications:

Minimum Entrance Requirements:

Required Work Experience: At least one year of full-time, or equivalent part-time, experience as a Professional Librarian.

Substitutions: None.

Licenses:

• Certification as a Professional Librarian by the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners.
• Based on assignment, travel may be required. Those employees who elect to use a motor vehicle for travel must have a current and valid Massachusetts Class D Motor Vehicle Operator’s license or the equivalent from another state.

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and Follett Library software. Experience in a correctional setting or with a confined population; familiarity with legal reference and law library materials; experience in a one-person library.

Comments:

This is a Civil Service position.

Please note that union positions are determined according to the provisions of the respective collective bargaining agreement.

*The DOC urges bilingual applicants to apply.

Applicants must have no felony convictions, to include any actions defined in 5 U.S.C. 301; U.S.C. 509, 510; 42 U.S.C. 15601-15609. The Massachusetts Department of Correction shall not hire anyone who may have direct contact with offenders, who has engaged in sexual abuse in a prison or other institution as defined in 42 U.S.C. 1997; or has been convicted of engaging or attempting to engage in sexual activity in the community facilitated by force, overt or implied threats of force or coercion, or if the victim did not consent or was unable to consent or refuse, or has been civilly or administratively adjudicated to have engaged in the activity described in the above paragraph. The agency shall consider any incidents of sexual harassment in determining whether to hire anyone who may have contact with offenders or residents.

Agency Web Address: http://www.mass.gov/doc/

The Commonwealth acts in good faith to affirmatively recruit a diverse population.If you wish to self-identify, please click on the links below. Completing this form is voluntary. If you choose to self-identify, please note that all Affirmative Action and Disability data is kept in a confidential file.

Link to Disability Form (return this form to the ADA Coordinator listed below): http://www.mass.gov/anf/docs/hrd/odeo/veterans/disabled-veteran-applicant-self-id-form.doc

Link to the Veterans Forms (return this form to the Diversity Officer listed below): http://www.mass.gov/anf/docs/hrd/odeo/veterans/gender-race-veteran-applicant-self-id-form.doc

Diversity Officer/ADA Coordinator: Ms. Monserrate Quinones, (508) 850-7730

An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

Wage/​Salary: $49,288.20 to $66,963.78 Annually

Application Instructions: Mail cover letter and resume with posting ID number to: Division of Human Resources P.O. Box 946 Norfolk, MA 02056 Fax: (508) 850-5217