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Position will provide general library operations in cooperation with the assigned regional librarian and facility programs manager. Position provides supervision to offender library aides and responds to requests for information by conducting reference interviews, locating information, and executing searches. Provide instruction and guidance on the use of inter-library loans; screen requests for appropriateness; loan procedures; and, searches incoming books for content and contraband. Provide library service to offenders in segregation/diagnostic units who cannot visit the library. Will promote self discipline/self motivation for the offender population in order to provide the skills necessary to reintegrate into society and to contribute to the safety and security of the facility through effective offender management. For complete job duties and other information about the job, see Announcement #CC5413 at https://exdoc.state.co.us/secure/combo2.0.0/userfiles/folder_6/CC5413_OC_Lbarary_Tech_II_REVISED7-9-2008.pdf Join one of the best correctional library teams in the country! Colorado Correctional Librarians make a difference every day, providing public library services in a welcoming, secure environment. This may the most rewarding library job you will ever have.2 years of course work from an accredited college or university, including 12 semester hours of library science course work, may substitute for the 2 years of general library experience. Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a valid State of Colorado Driver's License, have NO felony convictions, and successfully complete the DOC Basic Training Academy.

BY FRIDAY, JULY 25, 2008, ALL APPLICANTS MUST SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING: 1) COMPLETED DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS (DOC) EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION & SELF SCREENING FORM (THE STATE OF COLORADO APPLICATION FOR ANNOUNCED VACANCY WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED) 2) COPY OF YOUR TRANSCRIPT(S) 3) COPY OF YOUR CREDENTIALS AND/OR LICENSE 4) THE COMPLETED DISQUALIFICATION AND APPEAL RIGHTS FORM (INCLUDED WITH THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT). The DOC Employment Application & Self Screening Form is available from the Employment Services Unit (See address Below), DOCNET, and the Department of Corrections Website. Instructions to access DOC Employment Application & Self Screening Form from the DOC website: 1) www.doc.state.co.us, 2) Click on Operations/Human Resources, 3) Click on Employment Application Form, 4) Print out application, 5) Send to: Colorado Department of Corrections Attention: Employment Services, Ruben Groves 2862 South Circle Drive Colorado Springs, CO 80906