Library Aide

CoreCivic; Watonga (OK); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Oklahoma seeks a Library Aide to support inmate education and access to the general and law libraries. The role focuses on maintaining catalog systems, coordinating inmate/resident access, and upholding library policies in a secure environment.

You will assist with catalog searches, recommend materials, and train inmate workers in shelving, checking books in/out, and inventory control. A high school diploma and driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• Two years of library work experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age of 21 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining library catalog system.
• Create schedules for inmate/resident access to the library and enforce policies.
• Search catalog files and assist in locating materials.
• Train inmate workers in shelving and checking books in/out.
• Maintain tracking system and conduct inventories as required.

Skills

Library experience

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Library catalog system

Job description

$15.43 per hour

At CoreCivic, our employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibility to better the public good. We are currently seeking a Library Aide who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated to making 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.