Librarian

Prison Librarian, Evening Shift, Suffolk County Sheriff's Department, House of Correction (Boston)

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. The population served consists of adult male and female inmates convicted of crimes with a sentence of two and a half years or less, and pretrial detainees.

Responsibilities

Supervise the operation of the institution library during the evening shift (1:30 – 9:00 PM)

Provide reference and reader’s advisory services to the inmate population

Maintain and develop a general library collection for use by inmates

Assist in selecting and procuring library materials through new purchases and donations

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 developing and conducting library programming

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

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

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree required.

Master's Degree in Library and Information Studies, or library experience, or correctional education experience preferred.

Comprehensive background check required.

The Suffolk County Sheriff’s Department is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran status or disability.

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• sit or stand periodically for 8 hours;

• lift up to 40 pounds;

• carry up to 40 pounds;

• climb stairs occasionally;

• walk short distances; and

• write and type.

Official Title: Librarian

Primary Location

: United States-Massachusetts-Boston-20 Bradston Street

Job

: Education

Agency

: Sheriff's Department Suffolk

Schedule

: Full-time

Shift

: Evening

Job Posting

: Oct 7, 2026, 12:54:49 PM

Number of Openings

: 1

Salary

: 2,447.98 - 2,447.98 Biweekly

If you have Diversity, Affirmative Action or Equal Employment Opportunity questions or need a Reasonable Accommodation, please contact Diversity Officer / ADA Coordinator: Rachelle N Villarson - 6174598825

Potentially Eligible for a Hybrid Work Schedule: No