STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Librarian 2 - State Library

Hybrid

Recruitment #221024-5395AR-001

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Introduction

The Connecticut State Library (CSL), has one (1) available opportunity for a Librarian 2- State Library within the Government Information department of Reference Services in Hartford. CSL is an Executive Branch agency founded in 1854. The State Library provides a variety of library, information, archival, public records, museum, and administrative services for citizens of Connecticut, as well as for the employees and officials of all three branches of State government. CSL also serves students, libraries, researchers, and town governments. Reference Services is the primary way researchers, historians, public officials, the public, and others interact with the State Library's collections and research teams. The unit includes the Law & Legislative; History and Genealogy; and Government Information departments of the State Library.

About the Position: The State Library preserves and makes accessible the extensive collections of governmental and historical materials that reflect Connecticut’s long history as a colony and a state. The State Library is a Regional Federal Depository Library, State Depository Library, and a municipal document resource center. As a gateway to materials placed in the State Librarian's care, the Government Information department work closely with the State Archives and with Collection Services in acquiring state agency reports, town government reports, and maintaining access to Connecticut’s current and historical newspapers. The Librarian 2’s primary responsibility is to oversee the acquisition and digital archiving of Connecticut state government electronic publications, many of which impact the research that Government Information librarians undertake for state agencies and the public. In this position, the incumbent will join a team of librarians providing outstanding research assistance to the State Library's patrons in person and virtually.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday. Perks of the job include tuition reimbursement and telework options based on operational need. The incumbent in this position will report to the Head of Research Services (formerly Access Services), and the position’s primary location will be the State Library and Supreme Court Building, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening.  You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
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  • At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated to apply for this position. 
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class. Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the State Library, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of complex professional library tasks in management services, patron services, library services and historical services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Answers complex reference questions utilizing reference tools of a specialized nature; provides information referrals for legal, historical, genealogical and other special subject researchers; operates a medium sized law library; indexes legislative records and other specialized collections; coordinates serials and holdings control; performs original cataloging and name authority work for items of intermediate difficulty including Connecticut documents and monographs; may train assigned staff; may coordinate or conduct workshops; may serve as liaison to groups and organizations; performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisitions, cataloging and filing, bibliographic sources of information and library automation; considerable knowledge of specialized functional procedures, areas of subject matter and/or principles of library administration; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and solve moderately complex problems relating to library methods and procedures; ability to 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 AND one year of post graduate degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience as a reference librarian in a CT State Library Reference Services focus area, including Law & Legislative, History and Genealogy, or Government Information. 
  • Experience with Connecticut state documents, including agency reports or municipal documents. 
  • Experience archiving born-digital materials in an electronic system.
  • Experience assessing and recommending software or tools to preserve documents.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

1. The State Librarian may determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on staffing needs.
2. Incumbents of this class may be assigned to special projects requiring advanced level professional library duties as directed by the State Librarian.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.





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