Corrections Library Operations Specialist

Commonwealth-of-Pennsylvania; Altamont (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Library Assistant for the State Correctional Institution at Frackville. The role supports daily library operations, supervises inmate workers, and helps provide library services to staff and inmates in a secure environment.

You will monitor activities, guide inmate workers, coordinate loans, assist with training, and promote a well-organized collection.

Qualifications

• Two years of clerical experience or an equivalent combination of experience and training.

Responsibilities

• Monitor daily activities and assist patrons with finding and using library materials.
• Guide inmate workers, review attendance, and help with training and scheduling.
• Manage call-outs, track inmate accountability, and support housing unit library services.
• Process interlibrary loans, check requests against restrictions, and assist with copying needs.
• Answer questions from inmates and staff and provide helpful information.
• Recommend new books and periodicals to strengthen the library collection.

Skills

Clerical experience

Customer service

Job description

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania's Department of Corrections is hiring a Corrections Library Assistant for the State Correctional Institution at Frackville. The role supports daily library operations, supervises inmate workers, and helps provide library services to staff and inmates in a secure environment.

You will monitor activities, guide inmate workers, coordinate loans, assist with training, and promote a well-organized collection.