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CoreCivic

Library Aide

Conneaut, OH · On-site

$15.57/hr

We are currently seeking a Library Aide who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the ...

Stark Library

Substitute Library Clerk

Canton, OH

$11/hr

Stark County District Library Locations (All 10 locations) Hours: Variable, as needed Entry Rate: $11.00/hour (current Ohio minimum wage) Love Libraries? Love your Community? Join Us as a Substitute ...

Muskingum County Library System

Librarian

Zanesville, OH

$23.24 - $25.98/hr

Muskingum County Library System Librarian - Adult Services Salary: $23.24- $25.98 per hour (40 hours a week, varied schedule) Location: John McIntire Library 220 N. Fifth St Zanesville, OH 43701 ...

Miamioh

Library Technician

Oxford, OH · On-site

Job Title Library Technician Department Access and Borrow Department Administrative Services Worker Type Regular Pay Type Hourly Hourly Rate 19 Work Shift Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Benefit Eligible ...

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Library Aide

Library Aide

CoreCivic

Conneaut, OH • On-site

$15.57/hr

Full-time

Posted 5 days ago

CoreCivic rating

5.6

Company rating: 5.6 out of 10

Based on 151 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

33rd of 41 rated prisons

Job description

$15.57 per hour
At CoreCivic, our employees are driven bya deep sense of service, high standards of professionalism and a responsibilityto better the public good. We are currently seeking a Library Aide who has a passion for providing the highest quality care in aninstitutional, secure setting. Come join a team that is dedicated tomaking an impact for the people and communities we serve.
The Library Aide assists with the daily activities of a general purpose and/or law library designed to accommodate the social, educational and legal interest and needs of an inmate/resident population.
  • Assist in developing and maintaining library catalog system that identifies specific categories and subject matter.
  • Create schedules for inmate/resident access to the general purpose and law library. Enforce all polices and rules governing inmate conduct, sign in/out procedures and maintains a safe environment for inmates and other library users.
  • Search catalog files, biographical dictionaries and indexes, and examines content of reference materials to assist individuals in locating and selecting materials. Recommend acquisition materials consistent with the needs of the population, to include current legal/law reference material, as applicable.
  • Train inmate workers in receiving, shelving and locating materials. Answer routine inquiries and assists in checking books in/out of the library daily.
  • Maintain a tracking system to monitor the location of books and facilitates the proper return of materials back to the library. Conduct inventories, as required, to monitor compliance.

Qualifications:
  • High School diploma, GED certification or equivalent is required.
  • Two years of library work experience, including work in book acquisition, cataloging, reference and compilation of bibliographies preferred.
  • A valid driver's license is required.
  • Minimum age requirement: Must be at least 18 years of age.

CoreCivic is a Drug-Free Workplace and EOE-including Disability/Veteran.

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At CoreCivic , we do more than manage inmates, we care for people. CoreCivic is currently seeking Registered Nurses who have a passion for providing the highest quality care in an institutional setting.

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Public safety administration

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Brentwood, TN, US

Year founded

1983

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