Prison Librarian, Evening Shift

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

• communicate orally to inmates;

• read and comment on inmates’ assignments and writings;

• instruct inmates in classroom setting;

• sit or stand periodically for 8 hours;

• lift up to 5 pounds;

• carry up to 5 pounds;

• climb stairs occasionally;

• walk short distances; and

• write and type.

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS OF POSITION Participation in mandatory training