Library Technician: Catalog, Circulation & Training

The GEO Group, Inc.; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks a Library Technician to support the daily operation of a secure facility library. You will handle cataloging, circulation, and maintenance of periodicals and books, providing information and assistance to users.

You will work under supervision with detainee library aides, assist in selecting new materials, conduct inventories, and maintain records. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; a library sciences degree or Librarian Certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or Librarian Certification preferred.
• Experience and/or training in operating a small institutional library is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintains and organizes the circulation of library materials.
• Assists in directing and training detainee library aides.
• Assists in selecting library books, periodicals, and materials for purchase.
• Conducts library inventories and maintains records for circulation, inventory, newspapers, and magazines.
• May assist in library orientation for classes with instructors.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field

Librarian Certification (provisional/professional)

Job description

The GEO Group, Inc. seeks a Library Technician to support the daily operation of a secure facility library. You will handle cataloging, circulation, and maintenance of periodicals and books, providing information and assistance to users.

You will work under supervision with detainee library aides, assist in selecting new materials, conduct inventories, and maintain records. Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma; a library sciences degree or Librarian Certification is preferred.