Librarian

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Advertisement Closes 9/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)2604564LibrarianPay Grade 14Salary $47,012.62 AnnuallyEmployment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of CorrectionsLocation 505 Prison Connector Sandy Hook, KY 41171 USADescription The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 12 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.If you are looking for an advancement opportunity within the Department of Corrections, then we may have an opportunity for you. The Librarian at Little Sandy Correctional Complex is responsible for assisting in the planning, direction and supervision of the work of clerical and paraprofessional personnel. Assists in training new personnel in library work. Provides specialized reference, reader's advisory and research services. Performs professional library functions such as "weeding," selection of materials, acquisitions, cataloging, classification of library materials, preparations and physical maintenance of library materials and circulation. Maintains current awareness of library materials in the field. Participates in workshop presentations. Performs bibliographic searches via automated information systems. Serves as liaison with the Department of Libraries and Archives. Performs interlibrary loan services. Prepares professional, administrative and popular reports and articles.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following Catalogs and classifications of materialsSelections of instructional materials for children, adolescents, or adultsOrganizations and, or, administration; preparation and selection of materials for public relations and publicity purposesMaintains current awareness of library materials in the fieldReviews books and periodicalsWorks on special assignments as assigned by supervisorMinimum Requirements EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 21 semester hours in library science.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional library experience.Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in library science will substitute for the education and experience.Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Library experience, which must include some professional level experience in a combination of at least three of the following areas will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis: reference; cataloging and classification of materials; selection of materials; selection of instructional materials for children, adolescents, or adults; organization and/or administration; preparation and selection of materials for public relations/publicity purposes; and bookmobile operations. A master's degree in library science will substitute for the education and experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONEWorking Conditions Typical work setting is an office/library.Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rita Harris at Rita.Harris@ky.govAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr

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Advertisement Closes 9/6/2026 (11:59 PM ET)2604564LibrarianPay Grade 14Salary $47,012.62 AnnuallyEmployment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 40.0 HR/WKHiring Agency Justice & Public Safety Cabinet | Department of CorrectionsLocation 505 Prison Connector Sandy Hook, KY 41171 USADescription The Kentucky Department of Corrections (DOC), Division of Adult Institutions operates 12 correctional facilities that house Kentucky's adult inmate population. The mission of DOC is to protect the citizens of the Commonwealth and to provide a safe, secure and humane environment for staff and offenders in carrying out the mandates of the legislative and judicial processes; and, to provide opportunities for offenders to acquire skills which facilitate non-criminal behavior.If you are looking for an advancement opportunity within the Department of Corrections, then we may have an opportunity for you. The Librarian at Little Sandy Correctional Complex is responsible for assisting in the planning, direction and supervision of the work of clerical and paraprofessional personnel. Assists in training new personnel in library work. Provides specialized reference, reader's advisory and research services. Performs professional library functions such as "weeding," selection of materials, acquisitions, cataloging, classification of library materials, preparations and physical maintenance of library materials and circulation. Maintains current awareness of library materials in the field. Participates in workshop presentations. Performs bibliographic searches via automated information systems. Serves as liaison with the Department of Libraries and Archives. Performs interlibrary loan services. Prepares professional, administrative and popular reports and articles.Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To The Following Catalogs and classifications of materialsSelections of instructional materials for children, adolescents, or adultsOrganizations and, or, administration; preparation and selection of materials for public relations and publicity purposesMaintains current awareness of library materials in the fieldReviews books and periodicalsWorks on special assignments as assigned by supervisorMinimum Requirements EDUCATION: A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 21 semester hours in library science.EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Two years of professional library experience.Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in library science will substitute for the education and experience.Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Library experience, which must include some professional level experience in a combination of at least three of the following areas will substitute for the education on a year-for-year basis: reference; cataloging and classification of materials; selection of materials; selection of instructional materials for children, adolescents, or adults; organization and/or administration; preparation and selection of materials for public relations/publicity purposes; and bookmobile operations. A master's degree in library science will substitute for the education and experience.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): NONEWorking Conditions Typical work setting is an office/library.Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Rita Harris at Rita.Harris@ky.govAn Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D#J-18808-Ljbffr