Library Aide- Cibola County Correctional

CoreCivic; Milan (NM); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic is seeking a Library Aide to support daily operations in an institutional library serving inmate populations. The role emphasizes accurate cataloging, lawful access control, and a service-focused approach to help residents find materials.

The Library Aide will develop catalog systems, schedule access, train inmate workers, monitor inventories, and enforce library policies to maintain a safe, orderly environment while delivering high-quality information resources.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Library cataloging

Information retrieval

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or GED

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 18 years of age.

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