Library Technician: Catalog, Circulation & Aide Training

The GEO Group Australia Pty Ltd.; Michigan; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Health Savings Account

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Discount

Reduced Tuition Rates

Disability Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401(k)

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Paid Training

Flexible Spending Account

Job summary

The GEO Group provides library services at a correctional facility, handling cataloging, circulation, and materials management under supervision. The role includes assisting detainee aides and supporting research needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventories, selecting materials for purchase, and conducting library orientations with instructors. Candidate should meet minimum education criteria and age requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or provisional/professional Librarian Certification preferred.
• Experience and/or training preferred in assisting in the operation of a small institutional library preferred.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.

Responsibilities

• The Library Technician maintains and organizes the circulation of library materials.
• Assists in the directing and training of detainee library aides.
• The Library Technician assists in the selection of library books, periodicals and materials for purchase.
• Conducts library inventories. Prepares, maintains and reports appropriate records pertaining to circulation, inventory, newspapers and magazines.
• The Library Technician may assist in conducting library orientation for classes in coordination with instructors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent certification

Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or provisional/professional Librarian Certification preferred

Job description

The GEO Group provides library services at a correctional facility, handling cataloging, circulation, and materials management under supervision. The role includes assisting detainee aides and supporting research needs.

Responsibilities include maintaining inventories, selecting materials for purchase, and conducting library orientations with instructors. Candidate should meet minimum education criteria and age requirements.