Library Aide - Eloy Detention Center

Core Civic • Eloy, AZ

5d

About The Position

The Library Aide assists with daily activities of a general-purpose and/or law library serving the social, educational, and legal interests and needs of an inmate/resident population in a secure institutional setting. The role supports library access, organizes and tracks materials, assists users with locating resources, and helps maintain a safe environment.

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 in developing and maintaining a library catalog system that identifies 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 library users.
• Search catalog files, biographical dictionaries, indexes, and 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 book check-in and checkout.
• 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