Manager, Library

About the role

Reports to the deputy warden, programs. Responsible for maintaining a collection of books, serial publications, documents, audiovisual, and other materials, and assists inmates in locating and obtaining materials in compliance with American Correctional Association (ACA) standards, Management & Training Corporation (MTC), and Florida Department of Corrections (FDOC) directives.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct library program for inmates.
• Develop library policies and programs and prepares operational budgets.
• Maintain, organize and supervise the circulation of library materials.
• Provide readers' advisory services on basis of knowledge of current reviews and bibliographies.
• Select, acquire, and organize library materials for convenient access.
• Review requests, and select books and other library materials according to mental state, educational background, and special needs of inmates.
• Assemble book reviews for facility’s bulletins or newspapers, and circulates reviews among inmates.
• Conduct library inventories on a regular basis.
• Serve as instructional resource consultant and materials specialist to instructors and inmates.
• Prepare reports as required for contractual compliance.
• Ensure inmate law library is in compliance with state of Florida statutes, administrative code and FDOC policies and procedures.
• Cook up library orientation for class participants, in conjunction with instructors.
• Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in library science or information studies from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association.
• If not certified as above, must work under the direction and supervision of someone with the above education.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.

Qualifications

• Education and experience requirements: Master’s degree in library science or information studies from a graduate program accredited by the American Library Association. If not certified as above, must work under the direction and supervision of someone with the above education.
• Post hire requirements: Must attain and maintain appropriate facility security clearance. Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Skills

• Knowledge of current reviews and bibliographies.
• Ability to assemble book reviews for facility’s bulletins or newspapers.
• Ability to conduct library inventories on a regular basis.
• Ability to serve as instructional resource consultant and materials specialist to instructors and inmates.
• Ability to prepare reports as required for contractual compliance.
• Ability to ensure inmate law library is in compliance with state of Florida statutes, administrative code and FDOC policies and procedures.
• Ability to promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
• Ability to provide regular feedback to staff regarding social skills procedures and intervention techniques.
• Ability to maintain accountability of inmates and property; adhere to safety practices.

Benefits

• Medical benefits.
• Vision benefits.
• Prescription drug benefits.
• Dental benefits.
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Employee assistance program.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• 9 paid holidays.
• Bereavement leave.
• Civic duty and military leave.
• Opportunities for job advancement.

Pay

$20.59/hr.

Schedule

Full Time