Library Aide

Core Civic • APPLETON, MN

3d

About The Position

The Library Aide assists with daily activities in a general-purpose and/or law library designed to accommodate the social, educational, and legal interests and needs of an inmate/resident population. The role supports library access, cataloging, reference assistance, circulation, and the safe operation of the library in an institutional, secure setting.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED certification, or equivalent.
• Valid driver's license.
• 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 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 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 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 checking books in and out daily.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor book locations and facilitate the return of materials.
• 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