DOC Murphysboro Re-Entry Center Adult Education Library Associate

As an IDOC employee, you are entitled to a robust benefits package that includes:

• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance 
• 12 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan – vesting at 10 years for Tier II
• Full 20‐year retirement awards free health insurance during retirement.
• Deferred compensation and other pre‐tax benefits programs
• Paid state holidays 13‐14 days annually
• 3 Paid Personal Business Days annually
• 12 Paid Sick Days annually (Sick days carry over from year to year)
• 10‐25 Days of Paid Vacation time annually ‐ (10 days in year one of employment)
• Personal, sick, and vacation rates modified for 12‐hour work schedules. (As applicable.)
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources
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Agency :  Department of Corrections- Murphysboro Re-Entry Center

Position Title: Library Associate
Closing Date/Time: 11:59 pm,  09/20/2024
Salary:   Anticipated Starting Salary: $4,591/month; Full Range: $4,591 - $6,258/month.  
Job Type:   Salaried
Category: Full Time 
County:   Jackson 
Number of Vacancies:   1
Plan/BU: RC062

 

This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.

All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the illinois.jobs2web.com website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the SuccessFactors employee career portal.

Applications submitted via email or any paper manner (mail, fax, hand delivery) will not be considered.

While not required, a Resume/Curriculum Vitae (CV) is recommended.  When applicable, titles that require specific coursework, professional license or certification will include a notation requesting the appropriate document(s) be uploaded in the Additional Documents section of your application.  Failure to upload requested transcripts, license and/or proof of certification when specified may result in ineligibility.  Please note that the Department of Corrections must verify proof of higher education for any degree earned (if applicable) regardless of vacancy title before any offer can be extended.

 

Posting Identification Number: 41266

Position Overview

If you desire to create and support lifelong reading, learning, and enjoyment then the IL Department of Corrections (IDOC) has an exciting opportunity for you! The IDOC is looking for a motivated individual to join their team as a Library Associate. This position performs library functions pertaining to the maintenance of the general and law libraries. In addition, the Library Associate supports facility programs and services, manages collection development, provides reference services, and maintains library order and security.  The ideal candidate for this position will be a team-oriented individual who is able to adapt to the changing needs of a dynamic, institutional library; be a self-starter and innovative thinker; and have a passion for Public Service.  All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

Essential Functions

• Maintains access to library and library services and maintains adequate staffing of the library to keep service hours.
• Examines, interprets, and fills user requests for materials using the institutional library or through inter-library loans.
• Monitors individuals in custody library clerks in routine library operations such as circulations, filing, shelving and shelf reading.
• Maintains and develops the library collection procedures.
• Performs elementary bibliographic searches on subjects not requiring extensive research.
• Promotes library services by preparing programs, poster display, bulletin boards and new book lists.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of four (4) years of college.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prefers at least two (2) years working under the direction of a professional librarian in a