A Library Technical Assistant (LTA) (Safety) under the guidance of a Librarian, Correctional Facility or Senior Librarian, Correctional Facility follows established procedures to perform specialized sub professional duties, such as pre-cataloging, interlibrary loans, book acquisition, book inventory, and locating simple bibliographic information within the library system of a State correctional facility. Such work primarily requires a practical knowledge of library functions and services and an ability to apply standard library tools, methods, and procedures within well-defined standards. The LTA will assist professional librarians by performing a variety of responsible sub professional library tasks such as book circulation, book acquisition, catalog classification, physical upkeep of library material, and book inventory; and may have responsibility for supervising, training, and evaluating inmate/youthful offenders library clerks.  In addition, LTAs may be responsible for maintaining order and supervising the conduct of persons committed to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation; preventing escapes and injury by these persons to themselves or to property; maintaining security of working areas and work materials; inspecting premises for contraband, such as weapons or illegal drugs; and performing other related duties.