MEDIA GENERALIST II

Responsibilities

• Provides supervision, training, and education to DOC assigned library staff and inmate workers in all phases of circulating libraries: computerized circulation, inventory control, cataloging, book repair and protection, and recordkeeping.
• Ensures compliance with court mandated guidelines by evaluating, selecting, and purchasing legal materials for inmates.
• Provides direct services to inmates in Special Housing Unit, Close Custody Unit, Residential Treatment Unit, Infirmary and Transitional Work Centers, ensuring they have access to the library.
• Evaluates, selects, and purchases a wide range of books, magazines, and newspapers to provide inmates with adequate, updated, recreational reading material.
• Evaluates, selects, and purchases a wide variety of supplies necessary for the effective day-to-day operation of the library.
• Keeps accurate records of all material that enters, circulates, or leaves the library to minimize loss and maximize accountability.
• Daily schedules a large number of inmates requesting library use to make maximum use of library space and available time.
• Maintains appropriate appearance, verbal interaction, and demeanor while fulfilling and carrying out responsibilities.
• Performs additional duties and/or assignments as determined by NH DOC and/or the Corrections Special School District administration, including high school equivalency classroom instruction.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of 4 years of education and experience after completion of high school, with 1 year in a supervisory or management level position in a related field.
• Valid driver’s license and access to transportation statewide.
• Appropriately certified, or eligible for certification through a statement of eligibility, by the NH State Department of Education’s Certification Office in Library Media Specialist #0036 or Library Coordinator #0035.

Benefits

The State of New Hampshire offers an outstanding set of employee benefits, including:

• HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits
• Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value)
• Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts
• State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
• Flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan
• $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance
• Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500)

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