Librarian

About This Role

This librarian role involves the daily maintenance and operation of a library, including managing its collection and assisting users. The position suits a professional with experience in library operations who can also train inmate library aides.

Responsibilities

• Perform overall daily maintenance of the library, including ordering, cataloging, classifying, and circulating all periodicals, books, and materials
• Provide information and assistance on the use of the card catalog
• Maintain acquisition of selected books
• Maintain, organize, and supervise the circulation of library materials
• Supervise and train inmate library aides
• Recommend library procedures and regulations for the Center
• Select library books, periodicals, and materials for purchase
• Develop and maintain a balanced collection appropriate to the needs of the assigned inmate population
• Conduct library inventories
• Prepare, maintain, and report appropriate records pertaining to circulation, inventory, newspapers, and magazines
• May conduct library orientation for classes in coordination with instructors
• Assist in the preparation of the library budget
• Prepare and submit special reports as required
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in library sciences or a related field or provisional/professional Librarian Certification
• One year of work experience and/or training preferred in the operation and maintenance of a small institutional library
• Overall knowledge of library operations, procedures, and structures as evidenced in work experience
• Valid driver's license

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Matching
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discount
• Reduced Tuition Rates
• Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401(k)
• Pet Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Training
• Flexible Spending Account

About the Company

GEO provides complementary, turnkey solutions for numerous government partners worldwide across a spectrum of diversified correctional and community reentry services. From the development of state-of-the-art facilities and the provision of management services and evidence-based rehabilitation to the post-release reintegration and supervision of individuals in the community, GEO offers fully diversified, cost-effective services that deliver enhanced quality and improved outcomes.