Library Assistant Level III - Otis Library, Norwich

Otis Library in Norwich, Connecticut, is seeking a Library Assistant III to join our vibrant and busy Children’s Department. This is a wonderful opportunity for someone who enjoys working with children and families both onsite and out in the community and thrives in a collaborative, community-focused environment. The ideal candidate is bright, imaginative, and engaging, with experience developing and presenting creative programs for a diverse population of children (birth through age 11) and their caregivers. Strong reference and reader’s advisory skills are essential, along with the ability to work independently and as part of a supportive team.

This position reports to the Head of Children’s Services. Experience in a library or school setting is preferred, and bilingual abilities are a plus. This is a 22-hour per week, year-round position that includes paid time off, retirement, and life insurance benefits. The hourly rate is $22.00, and the schedule includes days, evenings, and Saturday rotations.

The skills and knowledge required for this position are generally acquired with an Associate’s Degree in Library Science, a Library Technical Assistant Certificate, and two to three years of experience working in a library. A combination of other education and applicable experience may be considered. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled. A valid driver's license is required.

Please email a thoughtful cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three professional references to cspecial@otislibrarynorwich.org. Please note that candidates invited to interview will be asked to present a storytime lesson plan and read a picturebook.

Teen Services Assistant (Library Assistant Level II) - Derby Neck Library Association

Derby Neck Library is seeking a proactive, creative, and friendly Teen Services Assistant to join its team serving tweens as young as 10 and teens as old as 19.

The ideal candidate will be:
1) Safety-minded
2) Patient
3) Compassionate of the challenges and needs of this population

The ideal candidate will have the ability to:
1) Develop engaging programs centered on teen culture, media, and life skills
2) Set boundaries and expectations for acceptable behavior in our busy Teen Space
3) Maintain composure while working with even the most challenging patrons

The library’s current teen population enjoys crafts, gaming, and socializing in our Teen Space. Derby Neck Library welcomes candidates who bring their own unique interests and perspectives to help support this population in learning critical social skills, meeting their technological needs, and preparing for the adult world.

This position requires substantial patron interaction, including desk coverage, readers’ advisory, and program facilitation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, as well as familiarity with current and emerging technologies and trends. Candidates with a demonstrated history of teen program facilitation and event development are strongly encouraged to apply. Must have experience with Microsoft Office, email, and basic computer usage. Experience with social media, gaming software and systems, or crafting (especially sewing) is highly desirable.

Hours: Part-time 20-24 hours per week, including evenings until 8:00pm and alternating Saturdays. If you cannot accommodate this schedule, please do not apply.

Compensation: Hourly rate of $17.50/hr; simple IRA retirement plan with employer-matching contributions up to 3% after 1 year of employment; sick and personal PTO; and tuition reimbursement.

Visit the Derby Neck Library Association careers page for a detailed job description. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Krissy Warrenger, Head Librarian/Director, at headlibrarian@biblio.org before 8:00pm on Friday, May 1st, 2026. Be sure to specify which position you are applying for. Review of resumes will begin after the deadline, and interviews will take place in mid-May. No calls please.

Adult Services Assistant (Library Assistant Level II) - Derby Neck Library Association

Derby Neck Library is seeking an energetic, creative, and highly motivated Adult Services Assistant to join its team. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for developing and supporting engaging programs for adult patrons, collaborating with a dynamic team of librarians across departments, and providing excellent customer service. The library's current adult programming focuses on a diverse range of topics, including history (local, global, culinary, etc.), true crime and mysteries, DIY/crafting, and film and media production. Derby Neck Library welcomes candidates who bring their own unique interests and perspectives to help meet the diverse needs of its vibrant community of learners, makers, and doers.

This position requires substantial patron interaction, including circulation desk coverage and readers’ advisory. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential. Candidates with a demonstrated history of program and event development and promotion are strongly encouraged to apply. Must have experience with Microsoft Office, email, and basic computer usage. Experience with social media, newsletters, survey development, digital content creation, and graphic design software (e.g., Canva, Adobe Illustrator) is highly desirable.

Hours: Part-time 22-26 hours per week including evenings and alternating Saturdays

Compensation: Hourly rate of $17.50/hr; simple IRA retirement plan with employer-matching contributions up to 3% after 1 year of employment; sick and personal PTO; and tuition reimbursement.

Visit the Derby Neck Library Association careers page for a detailed job description. Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to Krissy Warrenger, Head Librarian/Director, at headlibrarian@biblio.org before 8:00pm on Friday, May 1st, 2026. Be sure to specify which position you are applying for. Review of resumes will begin after the deadline, and interviews will take place in mid-May. No calls please.

Part time Library Aide, Circulation Department - Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, Monroe

Come work with us! The Edith Wheeler Memorial Library is seeking an energetic, friendly, customer-service oriented individual to join our team, part-time, approximately 11-16 hours a week in the Circulation Department. This is not a summer position. This is a regular position requiring availability on weekdays, evenings, and one to two Saturdays per month required. The ability to substitute additional shifts is essential.

Must be comfortable with technology and able to perform a wide variety of library tasks. Excellent customer service skills, ability to work in a fast-paced environment, effective people skills, familiarity with automated integrated systems, and experience working in a public library preferred.

Salary: $16.94, consistent with CT State Labor Law minimum wage. No benefits. 
The position closes on May 9, 2026.

To apply, complete Town of Monroe employment application and submit cover letter and resume. EO/AA.

Library Media Specialist - Cheshire Public Schools

Date Available: 9/2/2026

Cheshire High School seeks a dynamic, student-centered Library Media Specialist to lead a Library Media Center that is truly the hub of our building. At CHS, we are focused on promoting complex thinking and fostering a sense of belonging. The Library Media Center plays a central role in advancing both. We are seeking an excellent instructional leader who views the library not simply as a space, but as an academic and community cornerstone of the school.

Qualifications: Applicant must posses a Connecticut Teaching Certificate #062.

Salary and Benefits: In accordance with the Agreement Between the Cheshire Board of Education and the Education Association of Cheshire.

To Apply: Please apply online at www.applitrack.com/cheshire/onlineapp. Please include all materials (cover letter, resume, three letters of recommendation, certification, transcripts and praxis scores) that are required for the application process. Written references must match those listed in the application.

Library Media Specialist - Ridgefield Public Schools

Date Available: 8/21/2026

The Ridgefield Public Schools have a vacancy for a Library Media Specialist at Veterans Park Elementary School commencing with the 26-27 school year. CT certification is required.

Candidates must submit: Online Application, Cover Letter, Resume, Three Letters of Recommendation, Copy of Transcripts, Copy of Certification.

See the full position posting and apply HERE. 

Library Media Specialist - Berlin Public Schools

Location: Willard Elementary School
Date Available: 8/24/2026

The Library Media Specialist creates and sustains a vibrant learning community that promotes literacy, inquiry, and digital citizenship. As such, the library media specialist oversees all aspects of the school library media center (LMC) and serves as a teacher, instructional partner, information specialist, and program administrator.

Required Qualifications:

• Connecticut teaching certification: School Library Media Specialist (062) or Librarian (048).
• Extensive knowledge of children's literature and information resources for elementary learners.
• Strong understanding of the social, emotional, and academic needs of elementary students.
• Demonstrated expertise in educational technology integration across the curriculum.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution. Previous experience as a Library Media Specialist preferred.

Terms of Employment: Position to begin at the start of the 2026-2027 school year Salary and benefits per the negotiated agreement between the Berlin Board of Education and the Berlin Education Association (salary range: $54,797 BA, Step 1 - $114,617 Ph.D., Max), depending on education and experience).

Benefits of Working for the Berlin Public Schools: The Berlin Public Schools offers competitive health and dental insurance, retirement options, paid time off, wellness incentives, employee assistance programs, and a shared mission of empowering students to be enthusiastic, curious learners and kind, compassionate leaders in our community and the world. All of us play a role in accomplishing our mission. Please consider becoming a part of our team and making a difference in the lives of our students!

See the full position posting and apply HERE. Open until filled.

Library Media Specialist, multiple vacancies - New Haven Public Schools

Compensation/Benefits/Opportunities:
New Haven teachers are offered a variety of leadership development opportunities including but not limited to curriculum facilitator, teacher facilitator and the Yale-New Haven Teachers Institute. Additional benefits include community support, special federal/state loan forgiveness, and home buyer programs.

Salary contingent on degree and years of experience:
25-26 School Year: $51,421 - $104,297
26-27 School Year: $53,220 - $108,047

Certification Requirements: Must possess and maintain the certification requirements as established by Connecticut State Statutes: 062 School Library Media Specialist

See the full position posting and apply HERE.

Library Media Specialist - Greenwich Public Schools

Date Available: 8/20/2026

Greenwich Public Schools seeks an outstanding library media specialist for Cos Cob Elementary School.

Position Purpose: The Library Media Specialist (LMS) provides students and teaching staff with an enriching Library Media Center/Library Learning Commons (Library) environment with a wide range of reading and other educational/instructional materials and resources. The LMS maintains a library collection at the school site, utilizing library resources to develop and deliver age-appropriate curriculum-based programs for students, staff, and the school community as needed. The LMS collaborates with teaching and administrative staff, optimizing teaching and learning experiences within the curriculum and encouraging exploration of interests appropriate to the level of the school. The LMS supports a shared vision for empowered learning with and through technology integration. The LMS manages and facilitates effective use of the Library spaces and resources.

Qualifications Profile: CT State Certification, or certifiability, in School Library Media Specialist (#062) preferred; candidates who can attain durational certification based on sufficient university credits in library media science, or technology, will be considered.

Please apply via the Greenwich Public Schools Human Resources Frontline site, Job 3031. Open until filled.

Book-Lover

Semi-retired book-loving couple in Stamford, CT looking for a younger book-lover (librarian, book artist, author?) to help rationalize and slim down our theatre-law-poetry-fiction-nautical feminist & British royalty et cetera holdings (approximately 150 linear feet!) including some rarities.

“There are some enterprises in which a careful disorderliness is the true method.” (Melville)

This is not a full-time project. Could be subject to your availability over several weeks or weekends.

We have a little-used Biblio site which could be used for saleable items – or we might arrange for you to list on your selling site if you have one too.

Hourly rate $20 plus ad-hoc in-kind compensation & travel reimbursement.

Reply to: books@strutfret.org

Library Technical Assistant - Cromwell Belden Public Library

The Cromwell Belden Public Library is seeking an energetic, detail-oriented, customer-focused and tech-savvy full-time LTA to join our team. This 35-hour position (two nights and rotating Saturdays) reports to the Library’s Department Heads and will have a strong focus on adult programming along with circulation services in a dynamic library that serves as a community hub. Other responsibilities: assist patrons in the use of library services and facilities, perform readers' advisory and answer reference questions as needed, supervise staff, and other duties as assigned.

Desired qualifications include: Prior public library experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to train and supervise assigned staff.

This is a union position, salary $25.08 hourly and excellent benefits.

Visit https://www.cromwellct.gov/189/Human-Resources for application and full position posting. Email resume and application to sgionfriddo@cromwellct.gov or mail to Town of Cromwell, Human Resources Dept. Attention: Sherry Gionfriddo, 41 West Street, Cromwell, CT 06416. Deadline to apply: April 17, 2026.

Public Relations Coordinator & Administrative Assistant - Perrot Memorial Library

Salary: $37.31 – $44.42 per hour, plus benefits
Job Type: Full-time (35 hours per week)

This full-time position coordinates the creation and distribution of promotional content for library programs, services, and collections, while also providing a range of clerical and administrative support services to library management and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and distribute public relations materials utilizing various online and software programs
• Create printed and digital graphics in a variety of formats reflective of the Library’s official branding and style
• Photograph and film library collections, programs, services, and events, and edit as required
• Maintain an archive of Perrot Memorial Library’s publicity from print and electronic media
• Assist in the development and execution of public relations campaigns, programs, and events
• Stay current on trends in public relations, graphics, marketing, and social media
• Coordinate content for and update the Library’s website
• Assist with the logistics of library-sponsored events
• Respond to inquiries from vendors, community partners, and patrons
• Organize, file, store, and retrieve documents whether electronic or paper
• Protect the confidentiality of Board members, patrons, personnel records, and other sensitive materials
• Interact daily with patrons and employees to create a positive service experience
• Greet visitors, determine appropriate access, and direct them professionally
• Prepare and process invoices; record and verify accuracy of financial transactions
• Work evenings and weekends as required
• Support Town policies and philosophies and perform related work as required
  

Education and Experience: Associate degree in public relations, communications, or a closely related field required; Bachelor’s degree preferred. A minimum of three (3) years of work experience supporting public relations and marketing campaigns on behalf of an organization.

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of public relations, communications, and marketing
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Demonstrated proficiency with cloud-based social media tools, photo/video editing, and graphic design
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and in the use of audiovisual equipment, social media platforms, and other industry-related software
• Proven ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with library staff, patrons, and community groups
• Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed, including evenings and weekends

How to Apply: See the full position posting and apply HERE. Applications must be submitted by 4:00 PM Eastern on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Systems Librarian - CT State Community College Gateway Campus

Job Description: The Systems Librarian performs a range of information technology services for the library or learning resource center of a Community College which provides library services to students, faculty and frequently to the citizens of the communities served by the College.

The College’s library relies heavily on information technology services to facilitate its support of the learning mission of the College. Technology based services include: integrated library system software, including automated circulation, cataloging and on-line public access catalog services, on-line networked services of external library consortia; design, installation and maintenance of the library’s web site; and library services to distance learning students, including electronic reserves. The position performs the technical work required to facilitate all those services.

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.

Minimum Qualifications: Masters degree in Library Science or an appropriately related discipline with one (1) or more years of experience in computer system, network and software design, development and implementation in a library environment; 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 advanced knowledge of computer hardware and software, local and wide area networking, software applications development, and equipment installation and maintenance.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of application of computer hardware and software systems to library and academic information uses and installations.
• Demonstrated experience in installing, operating, trouble shooting and adapting computer and network equipment and software.
• Demonstrated knowledge of library services.
• 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

• Experience using the integrated library system Alma/Primo from Ex-Libris.
• Experience designing and developing synchronous and/or asynchronous information literacy training materials.
• Experience performing reference assistance for library patrons.
• Proficient knowledge of web technologies such as HTML, Angular, JavaScript, CSS, etc.
• Experience investigating and resolving issues with patron access to library e-resources.

Starting Salary and Benefits

• Starting Salary range; $74,604-$79,609 approximate annual
• Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity
• Working Hours 35 hours per week (No weekend hours)
• Full CT State Union benefits

To Apply: https://ctstatecommunitycollege.applytojob.com/apply/fgpwryG4wp

Lending Desk Clerk (Part-time) - Windsor Public Library and Wilson Branch Library

The Windsor Public Library and Wilson Branch Library are seeking friendly and customer focused part-time library clerks to join our amazing team. The Town of Windsor is an organization made up of diverse individuals who are committed to providing quality service through integrity, responsiveness, innovation, passion and partnership. To become a successful member at our main library, the ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to serving patrons of all ages.

Responsibilities include:

• Greeting and assisting patrons with questions via phone or in person
• Checking library materials in and out
• Issuing or renewing library cards
• Placing and retrieving items on hold for patrons
• Collecting fines and fees
• Additional projects as needed

Our ideal candidates will be:

• Enthusiastic, passionate about library services, team-spirited, motivated, and organized
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing with diverse customers and coworkers
• Able to work in a fast paced, customer service environment with patience, flexibility, and attention to detail

Minimum requirements:

• High school diploma, or equivalent
• Comfort working with computers and technology
• Some library experience preferred, familiarity of specific library applications (e.g., Polaris Integrated Library System) a plus

Compensation and Schedule:

• Salary is $18.50 per hour
• Schedule Option 1: Main Library - Sundays 1:30-5 PM, Tuesdays 5-9 PM, Fridays 1-5 PM and one Saturday 9:30-5 PM per month.
• Schedule Option 2: Main Library - Mondays 10-1, Wednesdays 1-5 PM and one Saturday 9:30-5 PM and one Sunday 1:30 to 5 PM per month.
• Schedule Option 3: Wilson Branch Library - Thursdays and Fridays 10-1 PM With opportunity to substitute additional shifts as needed.

Please apply at https://www.windsorct.gov/718/Career-Opportunities. Application deadline is Friday April 10 at 5:00 p.m. The Town of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity at all levels of the workforce. EOE/AA

Part-time Passport Agent - Milford Public Library

Passport Office Acceptance Agent
Salary: $17.50

The Passport office is designated by the State Department to accept and pre-process passport applications. Agents are responsible for the review and intake of documents, forms and identification related to completing passport applications.

Responsibilities:

• Review and process passport applications. This includes: Verifying forms, documents, identification, and other required information; taking passport photos; accepting payment associated with State Department and processing fees.
• Answer questions associated with the passport application process (in person and via the telephone)
• Greet & assist patrons upon entering passport office
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent and at least 1 year of complex administrative work
• Outstanding internal & external customer service
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work well under pressure
• Excellent organizational skills
• Sound judgement and decision-making skills
• Must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic
• Flexibility to work on different shifts including one evening a week and Saturdays as needed

In addition to the requirements listed above, applicants for this position must also meet the requirements outlined by the State Department:

• Are at least 18 years of age
• Are U.S. citizens or U.S. nationals
• Are permanent full-time or part-time employees (not temporary, contractual, ad hoc, or volunteer)
• Are not on parole or probation related to any federal, state, or local felony or misdemeanor related to breach of trust or moral turpitude (i.e. embezzlement, document fraud, drug offense, or dishonesty carrying out a responsibility involving public trust)
• Are not presently under indictment for any federal, state, or local felony or misdemeanor related to breach of trust or moral turpitude
• Are free of any federal, state, or local felony convictions or misdemeanor convictions related to breach of trust or moral turpitude

All hires must be able to pass the Federal Passport Acceptance Agent Training.

Apply via this link. Open until filled.