Corrections Library Assistant — Inspire Learning Behind Bars

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania; Smithfield Township (Bradford County); On-site; USD 43,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Library Assistant at SCI Smithfield in Huntingdon County. The role supports daily library operations to help inmates access information, with duties spanning circulation, inmate oversight, and service coordination.

Work schedule is 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Tue–Sat; telework is not available. Eligibility includes PA residency and basic training completion. Starting salary ranges from mid-40k to low-60k annually, gross.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical experience; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Successful completion of basic training in Elizabethtown, PA is required.
• You must meet the PA residency requirement.

Responsibilities

• Maintain orderly and efficient library activities and assist patrons in locating and using available resources.
• Guide inmate workers, support training efforts, and help complete attendance and progress reports.
• Manage daily call-outs, track inmate accountability, and deliver materials to housing units.
• Process interlibrary loan requests and ensure requested books are not prohibited.
• Respond to questions from inmates and staff in a professional manner.
• Recommend new books and periodicals to strengthen the library inventory.

Skills

Clerical experience

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania seeks a Corrections Library Assistant at SCI Smithfield in Huntingdon County. The role supports daily library operations to help inmates access information, with duties spanning circulation, inmate oversight, and service coordination.

Work schedule is 37.5 hours weekly, 8:00 AM–4:00 PM Tue–Sat; telework is not available. Eligibility includes PA residency and basic training completion. Starting salary ranges from mid-40k to low-60k annually, gross.