Library Aide: Impactful Role in a Secure Facility

CoreCivic; Florence (AL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

CoreCivic in Florence, AL is seeking a Library Aide to support daily library operations for inmate populations in a secure setting. You will assist with cataloging, access scheduling, and maintaining a safe, well-organized library environment.

You will search catalog files, train inmate workers, and monitor book locations, ensuring timely check-in/out and proper handling of materials. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required; age 21+.

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.

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.

Skills

Library work experience

Driver's license

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

CoreCivic in Florence, AL is seeking a Library Aide to support daily library operations for inmate populations in a secure setting. You will assist with cataloging, access scheduling, and maintaining a safe, well-organized library environment.

You will search catalog files, train inmate workers, and monitor book locations, ensuring timely check-in/out and proper handling of materials. A high school diploma and a valid driver's license are required; age 21+.