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Library Assistant (F/T), Institutional Services - Erie County Correctional Facil
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Library Assistant (F/T), Institutional Services – Erie County Correctional Facility
Job Location
Buffalo, NY
Salary Range $45,344 - $59,216
Job Description 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
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Sample Work Activities
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.
Specific Requirements
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.
How to Apply Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by January 15, 2026 to hr@buffalolib.org or to:
Judy Fachko, Assistant Deputy Director, Human Resources
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203-1887
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.
Job URL https://www.buffalolib.org/employment/job-postings
Posting Start Date Monday, January 5, 2026
Posting End Date Sunday, March 15, 2026
180 Lawrence Bell Drive | Suite 104 | Amherst, NY 14221-7888 | 716.633.0705
All content copyright 2025 Western New York Library Resources Council
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Salary Range $45,344 - $59,216
Job Description 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
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Sample Work Activities
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.
Specific Requirements
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.
How to Apply Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume by January 15, 2026 to hr@buffalolib.org or to:
Judy Fachko, Assistant Deputy Director, Human Resources
Buffalo & Erie County Public Library
1 Lafayette Square
Buffalo, NY 14203-1887
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.
Job URL https://www.buffalolib.org/employment/job-postings
Posting Start Date Monday, January 5, 2026
Posting End Date Sunday, March 15, 2026
180 Lawrence Bell Drive | Suite 104 | Amherst, NY 14221-7888 | 716.633.0705
All content copyright 2025 Western New York Library Resources Council
#J-18808-Ljbffr