Prison Librarian, Evening Shift

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston is seeking a Prison Librarian for the evening shift to manage library services for inmates, ensuring access to books, legal materials, and information resources in compliance with standards.

Under the Education Director, the librarian will support educational and rehabilitative programming, provide reference services, maintain collections, and collaborate with custody staff to maintain a safe and orderly environment.

Qualifications

• Supervise evening library operations and workflow.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the operation of the institution library during the evening shift.
• Provide reference service and respond to information requests.
• Maintain and develop a general library collection for use by inmates.
• Maintain an adequate law library to ensure inmate access to legal materials.
• Deliver library materials to special population units without direct access to the library.
• Assist in formulating schedules and procedures to assure access to library services.
• Provide inmates access to computers and internet content as permitted by policy.
• Train and supervise inmate library workers.
• Prepare reports and maintain statistics.

Job description

Prison Librarian, Evening Shift 1:00pm to 8:30pm

Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department, House of Correction

Under the direct supervision of the Education Director, the evening librarian assists in the administration and operation of the library at the Suffolk County House of Correction in Boston. The librarians provide inmates with access to library services and legal services in compliance with state and professional standards and constitutional requirements, support the institution’s educational and rehabilitative programming, and share the Sheriff’s Department’s commitment to maintaining the safe and secure custody and control of inmates.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise the operation of the institution library during the evening shift
• Provide reference service and respond to information requests
• Maintain and develop a general library collection for use by inmates
• Maintain and update an adequate law library to ensure inmate access to legal materials including statutes, case law, legal reference material, and confidential discovery records
• Deliver library materials to special population units without direct access to the library
• Assist in formulating schedules and procedures to assure all inmates have access to library services
• Provide inmates access to computers and internet content as permitted by institution policy
• Assist in procuring library materials through new purchases and donations
• Train and supervise inmate library workers
• Prepare reports and maintain statistics
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending training and participating in professional activities
• Work professionally with institutional custody and non-custody staff to support the Sheriff’s Department’s programming efforts and maintain a safe and secure environment

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. communicate orally to inmates;
2. read and comment on inmates’ assignments and writings;
3. instruct inmates in classroom setting;
4. sit or stand periodically for 8 hours;
5. lift up to 5 pounds;
6. carry up to 5 pounds;
7. climb stairs occasionally;
8. walk short distances; and
9. write and type.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION

Participation in mandatory training