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Company Name : State of Utah
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Position : Librarian I

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If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing qualify care and services to our offender population, then this is a job for you.

The Utah Department of Corrections is looking for an experienced Librarian I, with exceptional organization skills and a willingness to want to help others.

Under supervision of the Library Director, the Librarian I will provide library services to an offender population in a correctional setting. This job requires professional knowledge of library services and practices. You will perform duties in support of the libraries including (but not limited to) reference work, processing library materials, collection development and readers advisory. They will assist us in supervising the Reading for the Blind Program (a partnership with the Utah State Library Program for the Blind and Disabled). May supervise and train offender workers, community volunteers and interns.
There are five libraries at the Draper site in facilities that range from minimum to maximum security. Our libraries directly serve over 2,500 inmate patrons in these facilities, and indirectly provide services for approximately 800 maximum-security inmates. Our libraries function like small public libraries.

In FY 2021, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, our libraries were closed for most of the year. While the libraries were closed, we regularly delivered boxes of books totaling approximately 20,000 books. All of our libraries were open by the end of June 2021. During that time over 8,500 items were loaned and there were approximately 2,500 inmate visits to the libraries.

By the end of 2022 we will be moving to the new Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City. There we will have four libraries to supervise. We are currently working on cataloging and processing for the new facility libraries.

Principle Duties:
Ensure the offender libraries are fully operational for scheduled use.
Assist offender patrons in learning the library rules, using the library computer and finding materials.
Check incoming materials for accuracy in cataloging and labeling.
Perform library reference work.
Make recommendations about library materials to be purchased.
Take requests for new materials from offenders, teachers and therapeutic staff.
Collect accurate stats on library use.
Transport materials between libraries.
Check incoming donations for unauthorized materials and to determine use.
Develop new ideas and contribute to library improvements and outreach efforts.
Handle special projects as assigned by the Library Director.
The work schedule for this position will require some evenings and may require some weekends. Schedule will be finalized after training is completed.

Ideal Candidate:
Has professional work experience in a library program.
Works well with a diverse population.
Can work independently.
Deals with people in a manner which shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
Has experience using word processing, spreadsheet programs and library management software.
Preference will be given to candidates who have:
Bachelors degree in Library Science or a related field.
Three years of progressively responsible experience in a library which involved performing various library support activities (circulation work, reference work, etc.)
Knowledge of library terminology, practices, policies and procedures, and an understanding of the organization of library materials.
Experience supervising volunteers, interns or employees.
Experience working with law enforcement, jails or the courts.
Goals:
Providing a diverse and updated collection of reference and reading materials.
Giving each patron the opportunity to access the library once a week.
Creating an environment where our patrons will wat to become life-long library users.
Creating partnerships with prison programs to ensure our offenders’ needs are met.
Library Mission:
Our mission is to provide high quality library services and materials that satisfy the educational, therapeutic and recreational needs of our offender patrons.

Why You Should Join Our Team:
As a benefited employee of the Department of Corrections, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. Click here to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

The Agency:
For more information about the Department of Corrections and the Programming Division, click here.

This job is NOT public safety certified, and does not require peace officer status or certification.
Example of Duties
Enters data into a computer system and retrieves, corrects, or deletes previously entered data.
Performs research activities by utilizing computer software to obtain and manipulate data.
Receives, researches and responds to incoming questions or complaints; provides information, explains policy and procedures, and/or facilitates a resolution.
Typical Qualifications
(includes knowledge, skills, and abilities required upon entry into position and trainable after entry into position)
The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
The ability to come up with a number of ideas about a topic (the number of ideas is important, not their quality, correctness, or creativity).
The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong. It does not involve solving the problem, only recognizing there is a problem.
The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).
The ability to arrange things or actions in a certain order or pattern according to a specific rule or set of rules (e.g., patterns of numbers, letters, words, pictures, mathematical operations).
The ability to concentrate on a task over a period of time without being distracted.
The ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).
The ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Persuading others to change their minds or behavior.
Teaching others how to do something.
Actively looking for ways to help people.
Identifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
Managing one’s own time and the time of others.
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records, stenography and transcription, designing forms, and other office procedures and terminology.
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
Knowledge of electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Supplemental Information
This position is NOT public safety certified and does not require peace officer status or certification.
Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand, walk,
pull, push, bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift and/or carry moderately
heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods
of time
Risks found in potentially dangerous or unusual environmental stress
situations, being subject to possible physical attack, etc.
Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
Salary ranges specified reflect a minimum starting and top of range dollar amount. Actual rate per hour will be determined by evaluation of qualifications and skills of the individual and the availability of monies through budget and grants or by following DHRM rule.
All questions must be answered fully and in the format requested, if applicable. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. Entering “see resume” as an answer will be considered an incomplete answer. Cutting and pasting pertinent information from your resume is acceptable, but should be edited to be a precise answer to the question.
Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
Salary will be based on the Career Ladder for current UDC employees.
NOTE: Department of Human Resource Management rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state employees.

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