Librarian

Overview

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.

Oversee and ensure compliance with mandated library services; establish, operate and maintain the institution’s General and Law Library for Prisoners at the E.C. Brooks Correctional Facility; manage services within a Level I, II and IV facility housing 1,224 prisoners; adapt methods and procedures to specific situations with independent judgment; supervise techniques, policies and procedures as required.

• 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.
• 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. The department employs veterans and active military members; benefits and services support veterans, spouses, and families. More information about the Gold-Level Veteran Friendly Employer is available 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 returning after 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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