STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Librarian 1 - State Library

Recruitment #240925-5394AR-001

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Introduction

The Connecticut State Library (CSL), has (1) available opportunity for a Librarian 1 - State Library within the History & Genealogy Department of References Services, at the State Library's main facility in Hartford. 

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

    POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

    • Full Time, 40 hours per week
    • Monday through Friday
    • First Shift, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
    • Hybrid (a combination of in-office/telework based on operational needs)
    • Location: Connecticut State Library- 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106

      THE ROLE
      As a Librarian 1-State Library, you will be dedicated to learning about the wide-ranging historical and cultural background of the people of Connecticut and the social, political, and governmental structures that have existed through time. 

      The successful candidate will possess enthusiasm for working with material in various mediums (print, original records, electronic, etc.), have a demonstrated ability to commit to long-term projects that build on the years of existing research of those before them, and:
      • Staff the History & Genealogy Unit reference desk
      • Staff the Secured Collections Reading Area as needed
      • Assist patrons with locating and using materials from the State Library secured collections as well as the State Archives
      • Correspond with patrons using written and electronic formats to answer their queries
      • Learn about the library's resources by updating existing research guides, and finding aids and creating or adding to these using primary source materials
      • Support efforts to digitize and make accessible the library's unique resources
      ABOUT US
      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. 

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      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.
      • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting. 
      • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
      • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
      • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
      • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.  
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      Important Information After You Apply:
      • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
      • Read through this helpful link to prepare for your interview. 
      • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
      • Note: 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.
      • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
      • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
      • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
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      Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Sharon McIntosh, at Sharon.McIntosh@ct.gov.

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      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.

      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.

      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

      • Experience using print and electronic historical and genealogical themed research tools   
      • Experience using historical primary source materials
      • Experience with staffing a public reference or research area
      • Experience with organizing library collections
      • Experience working with multiple (more than one) patron groups in a library environment that combines or involves more than two separate disciplines

      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.

      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.


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