Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Attention all current Librarians! Are you looking to play a pivotal role in reintegrating people into society by providing instruction and imaginative escape through literacy?  If so, we have an amazing opportunity with full time hours, a fast-vesting pension plan, up to 14 paid days off per year, and comprehensive benefits.

Under the direct supervision of the Supervisor of Correctional Education Program or their assistant Principal designee, the Senior Librarian is responsible for the functional supervision, operation, scheduling and collections of the institutions law and general libraries. The Senior Librarian will coordinate, publish and distribute the schedule for hours of operations for each library to ensure all incarcerated persons throughout the institution have the required access times. The Senior Librarian will make recommendations to their direct supervisor regarding the various compliance issues involving access, disabled incarcerated persons and appropriate accommodations, collection maintenance and development, and other issues as required. The Senior Librarian will complete and submit the appropriate purchase requisitions in order to maintain all compliance components of the law and general libraries.

**Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development Assignment may also be considered for this position (s).

Individuals interested in applying for this vacancy must have eligibility.  If you are new to state service or need to gain eligibility to this classification see "Exam Information"section below and be sure to follow all instructions. 

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

CDCR employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on their application.

This position may be subject to current departmental hiring restrictions.

You will find additional information about the job in the .

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Special Requirements

Do NOT include ANY confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver’s license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver’s license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you must include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined a candidate does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Candidates new to CDCR or the Division of Juvenile Justice are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis testing prior to appointment followed by departmental annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter .

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

CDCR/CCHCS utilizes E-Verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about E-Verify, you may go to .

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 12/15/2025

Who May Apply

Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Individuals who are eligible for a Training and Development assignment may also be considered for this position(s).

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Ca State Prison, Corcoran

Attn: Sydney Rivera

CSP-Corcoran/Personnel Cert Unit

P.O. Box 8800

Corcoran , CA 93212-8800

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Ca State Prison, Corcoran

Sydney Rivera

CSP-Corcoran/Personnel Cert Unit

P.O. Box 8800

Corcoran , CA 93212-8800

07:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• School Transcripts

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, and the CalPERS website, .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees’ Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
Sydney Rivera
(559) 992-8800 ext: 5098
sydney.rivera@cdcr.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(559) 992-8800 ext: 6188

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Application Requirements

• Application must include a valid email address and/or contact number.

• Application must include the job title for which you are applying.

• You must submit a complete and thorough application.  Do not leave anything blank including, but not limited to hours/weeks worked, start/end dates, and all experience/education relating to the Minimum Qualifications stated in the classification specification, including duties performed.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in the screening out of your application.

Applicants who wish to submit hard copy applications shall use the most current version of the State application (STD 678)

You must include the classification title you are applying for and JC-500390 in the “Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying” section of your application.  Applications received without this information may be disqualified.

Electronic applications submitted through your CalCareer Account are highly recommended and will be received/processed faster than other methods of filing.

Only the required documents listed in the job announcement will be reviewed when screening candidates.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office,

Similar Jobs