Governor of Illinois is hiring: DOC Decatur CC Adult Education Librarian I in De

Position Title: Librarian I

Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: LIBRARIAN I - 23401
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 02/27/2025 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $5,402/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $5,402 - $7,677/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Macon
Number of Vacancies: 1
Plan/BU: RC063

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

Posting Identification Number: 44326

Why Work for Illinois?

Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.

Position Overview

If you desire to create and support lifelong reading, learning, and enjoyment, then the IL Department of Corrections (IDOC) has an exciting opportunity for you! The IDOC is looking for a motivated individual to join their team as a Librarian I. This position performs professional library functions pertaining to the maintenance of the general and law libraries. In addition, the Librarian supports facility programs and services, manages collection development, provides reference services, supervises Individual in Custody clerks, and maintains library order and security. The ideal candidate for this position will be a team-oriented individual who is able to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic, institutional library; be a self-starter and innovative thinker; and have a passion for Public Service. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions:

• Conducts and supervises the activities of the institution's law and general libraries.
• Maintains and develops the library collection.
• Prepares/reviews Order for Delivery and Request for Payment forms according to Shared Services provided business procedures and submits paperwork for Educational Facility Administrator’s signature.
• Examines, interprets, and fills user requests for materials using the institutional library or through inter-library loans.
• Prepares and updates list of reading materials and other library services.
• Promotes library services.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to the completion of a master's degree from an accredited college or university in library science, history, information science, English, criminal justice, psychology, education, or a related field of study.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefers at least three (3) years of work experience using professional library techniques, systems, and/or procedures.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of work experience with research and/or reference procedures, including legal research.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of work experience with acquisition, classification, cataloging, and indexing principles of library content.
• Prefers the ability to adapt library science theory to the requirements of an educational, medical, historical, and legal research library.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience establishing, maintaining, and directing a library system or program.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience maintaining orderly reference files.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of experience preparing comprehensive reports on library operations, use, and/or requirements.
• Prefers at least two (2) years of supervisory experience.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience recommending publication of interest to patrons of a library facility.
• Prefers at least three (3) years of professional experience assisting patrons in utilization of a library facility.

Conditions of Employment:

• Requires certification as a Notary Public be obtained during probationary period and kept current while in the position.
• Requires the ability to pass the IDOC/IDJJ background check.
• Requires ability to pass a drug screen. The use of unauthorized drugs by an employee, regardless of position held, is prohibited.
• Applicants are required to abide by all vaccine and/or other medical standards as set out by the employer.
• The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

Work Hours: 7:30am-3:30pm Mon-Fri, Sat/Sun off

Work Location: Decatur Correctional Center 2310 E Mound Rd, Decatur, Illinois, 62526

Agency Contact: Lisa Keyser

Email: Lisa.Keyser2@illinois.gov

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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The Illinois Department of Corrections is a multicultural agency deeply committed to ensuring diversity, equity, and inclusion. This commitment is at the forefront of our operations, hiring, policies and procedures, and training.