Library Aide- Cibola County Correctional

CoreCivic; Milan (NM); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Library Aide to support the daily activities of a general and law library for an inmate population. The role involves helping manage catalog systems, scheduling access, and enforcing library policies to maintain a safe environment.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED, at least two years of library-related experience, and a valid driver’s license; applicants must be at least 18 years old. CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED is required.
• Two years library work experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Minimum age 18 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining library catalog system and categories.
• Create schedules for inmate access and enforce library rules for safety and order.
• Search catalogs and reference materials to aid inmates in locating materials.
• Train inmate workers in shelving, check-in/check-out, and material handling.
• Maintain tracking system for book locations and conduct inventories.

Education

High School diploma / GED

Job description

$17.75 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.

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.

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 18 years of age.

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