Institutional Library Technician - Cataloging & Circulation

The GEO Group, Inc.; Winton (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

GEO Secured Services in the United States is seeking a Library Technician to maintain daily library operations in a secure facility environment. Under general supervision, you will handle ordering, cataloging, circulation, and inventory of books and periodicals, and assist detainee library aides.

You will work with instructors to provide library orientation, select materials, and report on circulation and inventories.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field preferred or provisional/professional Librarian Certification.
• Experience and/or training preferred in assisting in the operation of a small institutional library.

Responsibilities

• The Library Technician maintains and organizes the circulation of library materials.
• Assists in the directing and training of detainee library aides.
• The Library Technician assists in the selection of library books, periodicals and materials for purchase.
• Conducts library inventories. Prepares, maintains and reports appropriate records pertaining to circulation, inventory, newspapers and magazines.
• May assist in conducting library orientation for classes in coordination with instructors.

Skills

Library operations

Inventory management

Computer literacy

Staff training

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field

Librarian Certification (provisional/professional)

Tools

Library software

Card catalog

Job description

GEO Secured Services in the United States is seeking a Library Technician to maintain daily library operations in a secure facility environment. Under general supervision, you will handle ordering, cataloging, circulation, and inventory of books and periodicals, and assist detainee library aides.

You will work with instructors to provide library orientation, select materials, and report on circulation and inventories.