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I. JOB SUMMARYPerforms highly complex library work. Work involves coordinating the acquisition and organizationof library resources; conducting research; providing information and materials in response torequests; and supervising the work of others. Works under limited supervision with considerablelatitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSA. Administers and coordinates the unit Access to Courts Program to include Access to Courtsrules and procedures and related agency policies and procedures; oversees the maintenanceof files, records, and information systems; and ensures compliance with applicablerequirements, laws, rules, and policies.B. Maintains and ensures unit law library holdings are kept current, present, and in good condition;coordinates the inter-law library program; coordinates the delivery and pickup of legal researchmaterial to inmates with indirect access to the unit law library; and schedules inmate law libraryattendance and other related services.C. Reviews and evaluates inmate requests for subsequent storage for legal and educationalproperty; oversees the issuance of indigent supplies; reviews, investigates, and approves ordenies inmate requests for inmate-to-inmate legal visits; and coordinates and schedules inmateattorney legal visits and phone calls.D. Assists in conducting special library research projects; performs notary services; and trains unitlaw library staff in the unit law library administration and in records and information maintenance.E. Supervises the work of others.F. Assists in maintaining the security of inmates in the law library; and maintains an accurate countof inmates present.* Performs a variety of marginal duties not listed, to be determined and assigned as needed.III. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSA. Education, Experience, and Training1. Bachelor's degree from a college or university accredited by an organization recognized bythe Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or by the United States Departmentof Education (USDE). Major course work in Business Administration, Criminal Justice,Public Administration, or a related field preferred. Each year of experience as describedbelow in excess of the required one year may be substituted for thirty semester hours froman accredited college or university on a year-for-year basis.2. One year full-time, wage-earning criminal justice or library experience.3. Legal research experience preferred.4. Experience in the supervision of employees preferred.B. Knowledge and Skills1. Knowledge of library and reference tools, techniques, and services.2. Knowledge of primary and secondary sources in specialized subject area.3. Knowledge of legal publications and law library operations.4. Knowledge of applicable state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and statutes.5. Knowledge of computer software applications in libraries preferred.6. Knowledge of agency and departmental organizational structure, policies, procedures,rules, and regulations preferred.7. Skill to communicate ideas and instructions clearly and concisely.8. Skill to coordinate with other staff, departments, officials, agencies, organizations, and thepublic.9. Skill to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.10. Skill in problem-solving techniques.11. Skill in the use of computers and related equipment in a stand-alone or local area networkenvironment.12. Skill to review technical data and prepare technical reports.13. Skill to plan work in order to meet established guidelines.14. Skill to supervise and train others.IV. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS WITH OR WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONA. Ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, push, stoop, reach above the shoulder, grasp, pull, bendrepeatedly, climb stairs and ladders, identify colors, hear with aid, see, write, count, read, speak,analyze, alphabetize, lift and carry 15-44 lbs., perceive depth, operate a motor vehicle, andoperate motor equipment.B. Conditions include working inside, working around machines with moving parts and movingobjects, radiant and electrical energy, working closely with others, working alone, workingprotracted or irregular hours, working at heights, working on ladders or scaffolding, and travelingby car, van, bus, and airplane.C. Equipment (machines, tools, devices) used in performing only the essential functions includecomputer and related equipment, calculator, copier, fax machine, telephone, dolly, andautomobile.