LIBRARY CLERK

Job Description Job Description 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! Join a Community That Cares 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. 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 Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age. 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). GEO Secured Services

Location: Newark, New Jersey, US

Posted Date: 9/16/2025