Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC) is hiring: Library Assis
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (ODRC), Chillicothe, OH, United States, 45601
What You’ll Do
- Performs library tasks which includes checking books, magazines, and other materials in and out of institution library
- Assists incarcerated individuals in the location of requested materials (e.g. shows how to use automation system and where materials are located)
- Advises incarcerated individuals of the types of materials that are not allowed to be checked out of the library and what the library has to offer them while incarcerated
- Assists with inter‑library loan requests.
- Catalogs new materials and repairs and binds books, periodicals and documents
- Discards no longer usable or outdated materials utilized by library
- Trains incarcerated library aides
- Shelves and files library materials according to the established procedures and in conjunction with the librarian.
- Performs clerical tasks (e.g., files and updates computer)
- Catalogs cards
- Assists in ordering books
- Assists librarian with inventory of library materials (e.g., count and record by topic magazines, books, and types of equipment)
- Performs related duties and security functions as needed
- Attends trainings and/or conferences
- Performs other duties as assigned.
3 courses or 9 months experience in library media technology or library science. *Note: If position is assigned responsibility for substituting for bookmobile operator, must also have 3 months training or 3 months experience in operating fully loaded bookmobile weighing 12,000‑26,000 pounds or other vehicle of equal gross weight rating; valid driver's license.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
Job Skills
Library Services, Organizing and Planning, Emotional Intelligence, Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus
Organization
Rehabilitation & Correction - Ross Correctional Institution
Agency Contact Name and Information
Personnel Director DRC.RCIRecruit@drc.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Nov 28, 2025, 10:59:00 PM
Work Location
Ross Correctional Institution
Primary Location
United States of America‑OHIO‑Ross County‑Chillicothe
Compensation
$21.93
Schedule
Full‑time
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
OCSEA
Primary Job Skill
Library Services
Technical Skills
Library Services
Professional Skills
Cultural Awareness, Customer Focus, Emotional Intelligence, Organizing and Planning
Agency Overview
Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro‑social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.
The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.
To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov
Are you ready? We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Other
Industries: Government Administration
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