Library Aide

CoreCivic; Dilley (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Library Aide to support daily library activities in an institutional setting. The role involves maintaining catalog systems, scheduling access for inmates, and ensuring a safe, compliant library environment.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and library experience, with a valid driver’s license and the ability to train inmate workers. This is a full-time, on-site position offering benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years library work experience preferred (acquisition, cataloging, reference, bibliographies).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum age 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining library catalog system.
• Create schedules for inmate/resident access and enforce policies.
• Search catalogs and indexes to assist material selection.
• Train inmate workers in shelving and check-in/out tasks.
• Maintain tracking system and conduct inventories as needed.

Skills

Library work experience

Cataloging

Reference materials

Bibliography compilation

Inmate training

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Library catalog system

Job description

$17.75 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Library Aide who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.

The Library Aide assists with the daily activities of a general purpose and/or law library designed to accommodate the social, educational and legal interest and needs of an inmate/resident population.

• 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.

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.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE-including Disability/Veteran.