Job Title: Information Specialist

Job Summary:

This position is in support of the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP), National Institute of Corrections (NIC). The Information Specialist will identify, evaluate, and deliver information services in support of NIC programs and initiatives at the National Corrections Academy in Aurora, CO. The individuals will conduct reference librarian and research services to NIC constituents in the field, students at the Academy, and federal partners in the NIC Washington, DC office.

Responsibilities Include:

• Conducting independent research to deliver information to the corrections field in a timely fashion
• Directing NIC constituents to relevant and reliable information sources
• Maintaining subject matter expertise of the corrections field by monitoring corrections literature, public policy, court cases, and various other information outlets
• Contributing to the NIC Information Center's physical & virtual library collection, online resources, and bibliographies
• Staffing the library's customer service desk and library floor
• Providing access to the library through a virtual checkout system for e-books, audiobooks, and material of interest to the corrections field
• Collaborating with fellow librarians, information specialists, managers, and NIC partners on NIC and Information Center initiatives
• Contributing to NIC blogs, forums, and social media
• Conducting web content editing via HTML and Drupal
• Presenting to National Corrections Academy classes and meetings about NIC and the Information Center, or about the relevant corrections topics
• Conducting compliance review and implement modifications to NIC documents to meet standards of Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
• Providing efficient, innovative, and technology focused methods to NIC for the effective dissemination of information and library resources
• Providing assistance to librarians and the library assistant for other services associated with the Information Center, to include cataloguing, inventory, lending, multimedia duplication, and shipping

Required Qualifications and Skills:

• Master's degree in Library/Information Science (or similar) from an institution accredited by the American Library Association or a degree in Public Administration
• At least three (3) years' experience in either a library, academic, or public administration work/volunteer environment
• Advanced communication ability both written and verbally, to include public speaking
• Availability to travel up to four times per year
• Superior customer service skills and ability to professionally collaborate with peers
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US government security clearance

Desired:

• Criminal justice or corrections background
• Experience in information technology applications, virtual check out, and integrated library systems

Work Setting and Environment:

• Monday - Friday, normal business hours
• Work is to be performed at the NIC Information Center/Library in Aurora, CO
• Salary range: $80,000 - 115,000
• On-site federal contractors, in federal buildings or on federal lands must comply with CDC guidelines with respect to wearing masks, maintaining physical distance, and other public health measures

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