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LACUNY Services for Incarcerated People Roundtable

The Services for Incarcerated People Roundtable provides a forum for librarians who support, or are interested in supporting, library services for incarcerated people to discuss current issues, broaden their understanding, and raise awareness of information barriers within the carceral system. The Roundtable connects CUNY librarians with other librarian-led groups, such as Prison Library Support Network, that provide direct services to incarcerated people, and serves as a resource for CUNY groups such as the UFS Committee on Higher Education in the Prisons and those working in prison education programs. https://lacunysips.commons.gc.cuny.edu/

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Job at NYPL

  • Posted by Rachel Jones (she/they) on September 15, 2023 at 12:00 pm

    Wanted to let the network know about a job opening in NYPL’s Jail & Prison Services team.

    Please see the info below, and follow this link to apply:

    Program Associate, Jail & Prison Services (Temporary)Overview
    The Jail & Prison Services Program Associate will regularly visit NYC jails, neighborhood libraries, and community agencies to provide library services, programs and information to New Yorkers impacted by incarceration. The Associate will participate in the facilitation and delivery of programs for incarcerated people and their families, including family literacy programming for incarcerated parents, book loan services at NYC jails, and reentry programming for families in our branches. The Associate will perform the related administrative duties necessary to deliver effective and organized services, including preparing program materials and maintaining book collections. This position is full-time, temporary until June 30, 2025.

    Responsibilities

    • Regularly visits NYC jails to provides on-site circulation, basic reference and reader’s advisory service to incarcerated patrons
    • Assists with the organization, development and weeding of the CS collections
    • Makes frequent decisions in collection development based on patron interests and requests, with input from team and manager
    • Represents NYPL at outreach events, city agencies, and community based organizations related to incarcerated and formerly incarcerated individuals
    • Delivers programs for incarcerated people and their families, including family literacy programming for incarcerated parents
    • Works with team to evaluate the viability and success of jail library services, creating new service models when necessary
    • Performs other related duties as expected

    Required Education, Experience & SkillsRequired Education & CertificationsBachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience

    Required Experience

    • Practical knowledge of jail facilities or courts
    • One or more years experience working with people who are impacted by incarceration or criminalization
    • Working knowledge of computer and other related technology skills, including Google Drive

    Required Skills

    • Strong verbal and written communication skills
    • Ability to work independently and prioritize multiple tasks
    • Ability to work effectively in a stressful environment

    More…Work Environment

    • Office setting
    • Public library setting
    • Jail and prison setting
    • Community organizations setting

    Physical Duties

    • Walking and travel within NYC is required
    • Pushing, pulling book trucks
    • Shelving at various levels
    • Lifting up to 40 lbs. required

    Union/Non Union
    Non-Union

    ScheduleMonday-Friday between the hours of 9 am and 5 pm, with very occasional evenings or weekends possible
    Compensation
    $49,000 – $51,500 / year, + benefits

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