State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Library Technician (0008AR)

$33.21-$42.08 Hourly / $2,656.75-$3,365.75 BiWeekly /
$69,341.00-$87,846.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex supportive services in a library function.

GUIDELINES FOR JOB CLASS USE

  • The Library Technician is an advanced working level class and is distinguished from the Library Technical Assistant by the level of complexity involved in providing supportive library functions.
  • Examples of the most complex work includes those performing supportive services in cataloging or indexing beyond the routine cataloging process and requiring research and use of judgment to determine the appropriate reference, responsibility for efficient operations of specific areas of the library such as a curriculum or reserve room, archiving support services or sole responsibility of university libraries, including opening and closing of the library during weekend or night shift hours.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the limited supervision of a Librarian or an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise library aides, clerks, maintainers, inmates, students and/or volunteers as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs most complex supportive duties in a library function;
  • Responsible for a library function such as the daily operations of a reserve room or curriculum room, cataloging or indexing of materials that are unique bibliographically and require research and judgment such as town government documents, public hearing or legislative session transcripts or archiving functions such as processing archival materials, preparing historical or biographical descriptions, digitizing and cataloging materials;
  • Assists patrons and provides public information;
  • Compiles reports and statistics;
  • May be responsible for operations of the library during night or weekend hours;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • library science techniques and practices;
    • library classification systems;
    • automated library systems;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

Four (4) years of supportive experience in library work including acquisition, cataloging, circulation, interlibrary loans and reference.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing supportive services at the level of a Library Technical Assistant.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

College training in library science may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(19)-Library and Curatorial Services

BARGAINING UNIT

(16)-ADMIN & RESID (P-5)

EEO

(3)-Technician

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 20

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Library Technician in Salary Group AR 20 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-118

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/24/2023
CLASS: 0008AR; EST: 10/1/1987; REV: 5/24/2023;