Job Description
What You'll Do: This position works under general supervision and requires working knowledge of set of specialized library procedures:
• Performs library tasks which includes checking books, magazines, and other materials in and out of institution library
• Assists incarcerated individuals in the location of requested materials (e.g. shows how to use automation system and where materials are located)
• Advises incarcerated individuals of the types of materials that are not allowed to be checked out of the library and what the library has to offer them while incarcerated
• Assists with inter-library loan requests.
• Catalogs new materials and repairs and binds books, periodicals and documents
• Discards no longer useable or outdated materials utilized by library
• Trains incarcerated library aides
• Shelves and files library materials according to the established procedures and in conjunction with the librarian.
• Performs clerical tasks (e.g., files and updates computer)
• Catalogs cards
• Assists in ordering books
• Assists librarian with inventory of library materials (e.g., count and record by topic magazines, books, and types of equipment)
• Performs related duties and security functions as needed
• Attends trainings and/or conferences
• Performs other duties as assigned.
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
- Medical Coverage
- Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
- Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
- Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
- Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
- Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in library media technology or library science. *Note: If position is assigned responsibility for substituting for bookmobile operator, must also have 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in operating fully loaded bookmobile weighing 12,000-26,000 pounds or other vehicle of equal gross weight rating; valid driver's license.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills: Library Services, Organizing and Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus
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