Library Aide

CoreCivic • Dilley, TX

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About The Position

The Library Aide assists with daily activities in a general-purpose and/or law library serving the social, educational, and legal interests and needs of an inmate/resident population. The role supports library cataloging and access, helps users locate and select materials, and maintains library materials and records. The aide also enforces applicable policies and rules to help maintain a safe environment for library users.

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 experience in book acquisition, cataloging, reference, and compilation of bibliographies, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and maintaining a library catalog system organized by specific categories and subject matter.
• Create schedules for inmate/resident access to the general-purpose and law libraries.
• Enforce policies and rules governing inmate conduct and sign-in/sign-out procedures, and maintain a safe environment for inmates and other library users.
• Search catalog files, biographical dictionaries, and indexes, and examine reference materials to help individuals locate and select materials.
• Recommend acquisitions consistent with the population's 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 library book check-in and check-out.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor 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