LIBRARY ASSISTANT Job at The GEO Group in Philipsburg

Overview

Are you drawn to books? Do you enjoy the scent of bookshelves and sharing stories with those around you? You can combine all of these aspects as a Library Assistant! You will be responsible for maintaining the library (ordering, cataloging, and arranging books and materials) and will be supervised by the head librarian. Your attention to detail and interpersonal skills will be put to use each day in helping patrons find materials, use our catalog system, and request items. If you're interested in working at a company that offers everything you need to advance your career, please contact us!

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Working at GEO means contributing to our mission to provide the best rehabilitation and community reintegration programs and services to those in our care. GEO is a place for professional growth, exploration, creativity, and valuable interpersonal relationships. Interested in achieving extraordinary things? Send in your application. Every one of our employees makes us who we are.

We're looking for individuals from different backgrounds

Building an inclusive culture where every employee can perform to their maximum potential is the center of GEO’s employee value proposition. Our success is based on diversity in our workforce and the inclusion of eclectic perspectives, ideas, and backgrounds. Everyone is encouraged to apply. Here’s to unlimited ideas, increased productivity, and innovative solutions!

Responsibilities

Your main tasks:

• Organize and maintain the circulation of library materials.
• Assist in training and directing detainee library aides.
• Help patrons select library books, periodicals, and materials.
• Conduct library inventories.
• Keep accurate records on circulation, inventory, newspapers, and magazines.
• You may help instructors with library orientation.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or related field or provisional/professional Librarian Certification preferred.
• Experience and/or training preferred in assisting in the operation of a small institutional library preferred.
• You'll spend most of your time walking and standing in a comfortable library setting.

You should also be able to:

• Lift/carry up to 20 lbs. and push/pull up to 60 lbs. (occasionally heavier).
• Work with machinery and climb (occasionally).

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