Library Assistant Institutional Services - Erie County Correctional Facility

Library Assistant (F/T), Institutional Services – Erie County Correctional Facility Job Location

Buffalo, NY

$45,344 - $59,216

Location: Institutional Services – Erie County Correctional Facility

Position Title: Library Assistant, Full-Time

Appointment Type: Permanent or Provisional*

Salary: $45,344 - $59,216 (CSEA Job Group
5)

Hours of Work: Days, Monday through Friday

Posting Date: January 5, 2026

• Permanent Library Assistant employees eligible for transfer; or
• Placement on the current Library Assistant Civil Service List; or
• Eligibility to accept a provisional appointment:
  • A.) Graduation with an Associate’s degree from a regionally accredited or New York State‑registered college and one (1) year of general library experience; or
  • B.) Graduation from high school or possession of a high school equivalency diploma and three (3) years of general library experience.

• Provide, operate and promote an effective library and information service to inmates and staff at the Erie County Correctional Facility;
• Adhere to B&ECPL policy and policy guidelines of the Erie County Sheriff’s Department;
• Oversee a collection of books and related materials which reflects the current needs of prison inmates: select, acquire, weed, and maintain the Library collection;
• Create and maintain appropriate records and statistics of library supplies/equipment;
• Assist readers in locating and borrowing materials, including interlibrary loans;
• Copy legal materials for inmates preparing cases and maintain and update the legal collections in accordance with federal and state mandates;
• Maintain effective communication between Correctional Facility staff and Administrators concerned with the library and the library service.

• Thorough knowledge of library services, policies, procedures and practices;
• Ability to plan, coordinate and supervise the work of others;
• Excellent communication (written and oral) skills;
• Excellent time and attendance record;
• Physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by January 15, 2026 to hr or to:

Judy Fachko, Assistant Deputy Director, Human Resources

Buffalo & Erie County Public Library

1 Lafayette Square

Buffalo, NY

Please note that candidates must reside in Erie County for at least 30 days at the time of appointment.

* Competitive position – Must have a reachable score on upcoming Civil Service Exam to remain in position.

The Buffalo & Erie County Public Library is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to workplace diversity.

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