About CT State:
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1,
2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges.
With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169
towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New
England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable,
and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and
personal success. For more information about CT State Community College
and the campus please visit Home - CT State.
Position Details
Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Work Location: CT State Housatonic 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
Position Summary:
The Librarian performs a broad range of professional responsibilities
of librarianship in the library or learning resource center of a
Community College providing library services to students, faculty and
citizens of the communities served by the College. These professional
responsibilities encompass a broad spectrum including reference
services; online, original and copy cataloging; inter-library loan
management; collection development; circulation management;
acquisitions; and teaching students and faculty in the use of such
library resources as on-line access to information, bibliographic
search, access to print materials and methods of research for academic
course materials. In addition, the library relies to an increasing
extent on computer-based information technology. Therefore, the
Librarian may be assigned to provide professional information technology
services.
Minimum Qualifications: Master's
degree in Library Science with one (1) or more years of related
experience including up to two (2) years of experience in leading or
supervising others; or a combination of education, training and
experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful
performance of the position's essential duties.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Demonstrated
ability to perform the full range of professional librarianship with
strong competencies in public services, reference, technical services,
collection development, information technology.
- Information literacy skills and instruction in effective use of library resources in a higher education environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and train support staff.
- Ability
to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic,
socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals
with disabilities
- Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated
experience working with an integrated library system, preferably Ex
Libris Alma, including experience with circulation, resource management,
and/or acquisitions workflows
- Demonstrated
experience with Springshare LibGuides (and related Springshare tools
such as LibAnswers or LibCal), including creating, maintaining, and
updating research guides or library webpages
- Experience
supporting information literacy instruction in a higher education
environment using established pedagogical practices and assessment
methods
- Demonstrated experience supporting library programming, outreach initiatives, and student engagement activities
Salary and Benefits:
Salary range; $76,469-$81,599 approximate annual. Salary is based on
qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity.
CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous
leave policies, multiple retirement plan options, comprehensive health
insurance choices, supplemental benefits for retirement and family
protection, and tuition reimbursement (if applicable). For more
information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.
Application Instructions: Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs.
Submit a cover letter and a resume. The cover letter may be entered as
text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file
with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the
closing date will not be considered.
Please see the full position posting for additional information.