Library Aide

CoreCivic • Appleton, MN

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About The Position

The Library Aide assists with the daily activities of a general-purpose and/or law library serving the social, educational, and legal interests and needs of an inmate/resident population. The role helps develop and maintain the library catalog, schedules inmate/resident access, and enforces policies and procedures to maintain a safe environment. The aide also helps users locate and select materials, recommends acquisitions, trains inmate workers, supports daily book circulation, tracks materials, and conducts inventories as required.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent is required.
• A valid driver's license is required.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of library work experience, including book acquisition, cataloging, reference, and compilation of bibliographies.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities of a general-purpose and/or law library.
• Help develop and maintain a library catalog system that identifies categories and subject matter.
• Create schedules for inmate/resident access to the general-purpose and law library.
• Enforce policies and rules governing inmate conduct and sign-in/sign-out procedures, and maintain a safe environment for library users.
• Search catalog files, biographical dictionaries, and indexes, and examine reference materials to help individuals locate and select materials.
• Recommend acquisitions consistent with population needs, including current legal and law reference materials as applicable.
• Train inmate workers in receiving, shelving, and locating materials.
• Answer routine inquiries and assist with daily book check-in and check-out.
• Maintain a tracking system for book locations and facilitate the return of materials to the library.
• Conduct inventories as required to monitor compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED