Corrections Library Technician (Safety)

State of California; California; On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Valley State Prison is seeking a Library Technical Assistant (Safety) to support daily library operations within a correctional facility. Under the guidance of a Senior Librarian, you will handle precataloging, interlibrary loans, book acquisitions, and locating bibliographic information within our library system.

The role emphasizes practical library skills, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work with incarcerated individuals, with a standard shift of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday

Qualifications

• Knowledge of library operations and services within a correctional facility.
• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and incarcerated individuals.
• Experience supervising library clerks or similar personnel.

Responsibilities

• Perform precataloging, interlibrary loans, and book acquisition tasks.
• Locate simple bibliographic information within the library system.
• Apply standard library tools, methods, and procedures within defined standards.

Skills

Library operations

Communication skills

Supervision

Job description

Valley State Prison is seeking a Library Technical Assistant (Safety) to support daily library operations within a correctional facility. Under the guidance of a Senior Librarian, you will handle precataloging, interlibrary loans, book acquisitions, and locating bibliographic information within our library system.

The role emphasizes practical library skills, adherence to procedures, and the ability to work with incarcerated individuals, with a standard shift of 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, Monday