State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Librarian 1 - State Library (5394AR)

$35.80-$46.33 Hourly / $2,863.99-$3,706.29 BiWeekly /
$74,750.00-$96,734.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the State Library this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of professional library duties and providing professional library services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the general supervision of a professional of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

May supervise technical, clerical and related support staff.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Performs professional library duties in any of the following areas: cataloging, interlibrary loan, reference, bibliographic services and collection management of books, serial publications, computer files, documents, audiovisual and other materials;
  • Assists patrons in locating and obtaining materials;
  • Furnishes information on library activities, facilities, rules and services;
  • Explains and assists in use of reference sources, catalogs, indexes and automated data bases;
  • Describes or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files;
  • Searches catalog files and shelves to locate information;
  • Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials;
  • Maintains reference and circulation materials;
  • Answers correspondence on special reference subjects;
  • May compile subject bibliographies;
  • May select, order, catalog and classify materials;
  • May review and update records retention and disposition schedules for state agencies;
  • May plan and direct or carry out special projects;
  • May operate a small law library;
  • May train assigned staff;
  • May conduct workshops;
  • May serve as liaison to library groups and organizations;
  • May compile reports and statistics;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisition, cataloging and filing, bibliographic sources of information and library automation;
    • library administration principles and techniques;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • analyze and solve problems relating to library methods and procedures;
    • utilize computer software.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Unclassified

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(19)-Library and Curatorial Services

BARGAINING UNIT

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

EEO

(2)-Professional

SALARY INFORMATION

AR 22

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 Librarian 1 - State Library in Salary Group AR 22 approved effective February 15, 2012. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section) Final No. 23-118

EFFECTIVE DATE

05/24/2023
CLASS: 5394AR; EST: 6/10/1983; REV: 5/24/2023;