Inmate Library Aide: Catalog, Access & Training

CoreCivic; Florence (AZ); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Library Aide to support daily library operations within an institutional setting. The role involves managing general and law library resources for inmate residents, assisting with cataloging, and ensuring compliance with sign-in/out procedures.

Responsibilities include developing catalog systems, training inmate workers, and maintaining inventory and safe environment standards. A high school diploma or GED and 21+ age are required, with driver’s license and prior library

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
• Two years of library work experience, including work in book acquisition, cataloging, reference and compilation of bibliographies preferred.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining library catalog system that identifies specific categories and subject matter.
• Create schedules for inmate/resident access to the general purpose and law library. Enforce all polices and rules governing inmate conduct, sign in/out procedures and maintains a safe environment for inmates and other library users.
• Search catalog files, biographical dictionaries and indexes, and examines content of reference materials to assist individuals in locating and selecting materials. Recommend acquisition materials consistent with the needs of the population, to include current legal/law reference material, as applicable.
• Train inmate workers in receiving, shelving and locating materials. Answer routine inquiries and assists in checking books in/out of the library daily.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor the location of books and facilitates the proper return of materials back to the library. Conduct inventories, as required, to monitor compliance.

Education

High School diploma or GED

Two years library work experience

Job description

CoreCivic is seeking a Library Aide to support daily library operations within an institutional setting. The role involves managing general and law library resources for inmate residents, assisting with cataloging, and ensuring compliance with sign-in/out procedures.

Responsibilities include developing catalog systems, training inmate workers, and maintaining inventory and safe environment standards. A high school diploma or GED and 21+ age are required, with driver’s license and prior library