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DOC Western IL CC Adult Education Library Associate

Mount Sterling, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 16 Jan 2025

💰 $55,092/yr

About the role

Position Title - Library Associate

Agency: Department of Corrections
Class Title: LIBRARY ASSOCIATE - 23430
Skill Option: None
Bilingual Option: None
Closing Date/Time: 02/03/2025 11:59 p.m.
Salary: Anticipated Starting Salary $4,591/month; CBA Applies; Full Range: $4,591 - $6,258/month
Job Type: Salaried
Category: Full Time
County: Brown
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.

Posting Identification Number 44196

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.

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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.