Library Technician

Davenport University
Davenport University

Carson City, MI, USA

Posted on Jun 23, 2026

Job Description

The library technician is responsible for assisting the librarian in the operation of two libraries and segregation collection at the facility. The position includes the supervision of inmate workers and a prisoner legal writer, as well as supervising inmate library users. The library technician uses professional skills and judgement in providing an institutional library which meets Department and library standards. This position serves as support staff for a two-person unit, including a shared librarian and library technician. This position is physically located within the confines of the secure perimeter of a state prison.

Required Education and Experience

Education
Completion of two years of college (60 semester or 90 term credits) with 15 semester (24 term) credits in library technology, audio-visual technology, or media technology.
Experience
Library Technician 8
No specific type or amount is required.
Library Technician 9
One year of experience equivalent to a Library Technician 8.
Library Technician E10
Two years of experience equivalent to a Library Technician, including one year equivalent to a Library Technician 9.

Alternate Education and Experience

Four years of office support experience in a library setting, two years of which shall have been equivalent to the experienced (E7) level, may be substituted for the education requirement.

Additional Requirements and Information




The Department of Corrections may screen out job applicants who have been convicted of a felony in accordance with Public Act 191 of 2017. Applicants who have been convicted of a misdemeanor or felony are ineligible for employment with the Department of Corrections until satisfactory completion of any sentence imposed, including parole or probation.

****REQUIRED INFORMATION: Employment in the state classified service demands a high degree of loyalty and imposes high ethical standards on employees to ensure the integrity of state government and maintain effective services. All employees must meet these ethical standards, and all appointing authorities are obligated to enforce these ethical standards. As part of this effort all employees are required to report any possible conflict of interest, please review the information and be prepared to respond to questions related to the information in your application. Ethical Standards and Conduct (Note: you do not need to fill out the form)

New hires to the MDOC, along with previous MDOC employees that are returning after being away from the department for more than two years, will complete Non-Custody New Employee Training (NCNET) either 40 hours or 80 hours of initial in-person training based on their level of offender contact and job classification. All new employees will complete additional online training to successfully complete their non-custody new employee training.

View the entire job specification at:
https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/L/LibraryTechnician.pdf (Download PDF reader)

View PD here: Library Tech pd 2026

Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact the ADA coordinator (Download PDF reader) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.

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