Library Aide

Pay

$15.52 per hour

About the role

CoreCivic is seeking a Library Aide to provide high‑quality library services in an institutional, secure setting, supporting the social, educational, and legal needs of the inmate/resident population.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily activities of a general purpose and/or law library for inmates/residents.
• Develop and maintain the library catalog system, identifying categories and subject matter.
• Create schedules for inmate/resident access to the general purpose and law library.
• Enforce policies and rules governing inmate conduct, sign‑in/out procedures, and maintain a safe environment.
• Search catalog files, biographical dictionaries, and indexes to help individuals locate and select materials.
• Recommend acquisition materials, including current legal/law reference material, based on population needs.
• Train inmate workers in receiving, shelving, and locating materials.
• Answer routine inquiries and assist in checking books in/out daily.
• Maintain a tracking system to monitor book locations and ensure proper return of materials.
• Conduct inventories as required to monitor compliance.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, or equivalent (required).
• Two years of library work experience, including book acquisition, cataloging, reference, and bibliography compilation (preferred).
• Valid driver’s license (required).
• Minimum age of 18 years.

CoreCivic is a drug‑free workplace and an equal opportunity employer, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.