Library Aide

CoreCivic • Hartsville, TN

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About The Position

At CoreCivic, employees are driven by a deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism, and a responsibility to better the public good. The Library Aide assists with daily activities in a general-purpose and/or law library designed to meet the social, educational, and legal interests and needs of an inmate/resident population. The position helps maintain library materials and catalog systems, supports access to the library, and contributes to a safe environment in an institutional, secure setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of library work experience, including work in 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 identifying specific 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 acquisition of materials suited to 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 book check-in and checkout.
• 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