Tuesday, September 01, 2026

Library Technical Assistant, Creative Technologies - Wallingford Public Library

Are you looking for a great place to work with co-workers who are kind, supportive, joyful, and committed to excellence? Then look no further because Wallingford Public Library is hiring! We're looking for a part-time Library Technical Assistant - Creative Technologies to join our Collaboratory team. View the complete job description and requirements here.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to humanresources@wallingfordlibrary.org on or before Monday, September 14, 2026.

Library Technical Assistant, Part-time (Makerspace) - Welles-Turner Memorial Library, Glastonbury

Hours: 8-12 hours per week, up to 19.5 hours, with daytime, evening, and weekend shifts possible. 
Salary: $25.08 - $31.32/hour

Under general supervision of the Library Director, you will join a creative makerspace team to provide services and support to patrons of all ages while empowering individuals to engage with knowledge and enriching the lives of the residents of Glastonbury and beyond. Some of the duties of this position include using and maintaining makerspace equipment, presenting library programming and instruction, monitoring makerspace supplies, conducting library outreach, and maintaining a safe, comfortable makerspace. Ideal candidates will have a love of technology, some library experience, a passion for public service, and a positive, can-do attitude.

The minimum qualifications for this position are an LTA degree, or any combination of education and experience in a related field (Engineering, Computer Science, Education, Library). Strong customer service and computer hardware/software skills, ability to work as part of a team, verbal and written communication skills are also desired. Comfort with teaching and/or overseeing groups, implementing safety procedures, and developing program plans are essential.

Apply online on the Town of Glastonbury website or by clicking here. Applications are due by September 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM. The Town of Glastonbury, CT is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Employment contingent on successful completion of a pre-employment background check, drug screening and proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

Monday, August 31, 2026

Librarian I - Adult Services (Programming and Marketing) - South Windsor Public Library

South Windsor Public Library – AFSCME Local Union

Full Time: $65,357 annually

Responsibilities include interpreting user needs; helping in materials selection; and providing reference, readers' advisory, referral services and assisting with technology to patrons. In addition, this individual will be assigned the primary responsibility for the department's programming and marketing. The Adult Services Librarian serves as a member of the Library's professional staff, making recommendations for policies, procedures, and services, and seeking budgetary support for the department.

Requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a master’s degree in Library Science from an institution accredited by the American Library Association.

To view a full job description and to apply online please visit our website at www.southwindsor-ct.gov under Employment Opportunities. Applications and resumes must be submitted online by 12:01 AM on September 15, 2026.

The Town of South Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority, Woman and Veteran applicants are strongly encouraged to apply.

Evening & Weekend Circulation Supervisor – University of Hartford

Duties include supervising and providing training for student circulation assistants in all circulation tasks, including transactions and shelving; walking the floors to locate browsed items, note building issues, assist patrons, maintain the appearance of the library; assisting library patrons during night and weekend hours when no specialist staff are available; and communicating with full-time staff to keep them fully informed of any issues or concerns.

Pay: $18.50/hour

Please contact:
Taylor St. Pierre
Head of Research, Instruction, & Circulation
tstpierre@hartford.edu
860-768-4397

Include a resume, and in your email, briefly introduce yourself and why the role is of interest to you.

Friday, August 28, 2026

Head of Borrower Services - Wallingford Public Library

Are you looking for a great place to work with co-workers who are kind, supportive, joyful, and committed to excellence? Then look no further because Wallingford Public Library is hiring! They are looking for a full-time Head of Borrower Services to join their leadership team. View the complete job description and requirements here.

Job Summary: Plans, organizes, and supervises the activities of the Borrower Services department. Leads a team of 2 full-time and 16+ part-time staff members. Serves as a role model for assisting library patrons in the use of library services, facilities, and equipment. Interprets library policies for patrons. Coordinates activities with other department heads. Reports to the Library Director.

To apply for this position, send a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references to humanresources@wallingfordlibrary.org on or before Monday, September 14, 2026.

Director of Library Services (Parental Leave) - Renbrook School, West Hartford

Renbrook School (West Hartford, CT), an independent day school for children age three to grade eight, currently seeks a Director of Library Services for a parental leave – January 2027 through June 2027.

Renbrook’s library is staffed by a Director of Library Services who possesses a wide range of interpersonal, administrative, technical, and leadership skills to successfully lead Renbrook’s library program for students in grades preschool through grade eight. The responsibilities are broken down into three distinct categories: instructional liaison, media specialist administrator, information specialist. An important responsibility in this area of the job is the ability to create an atmosphere within the library that encourages people to come in and utilize both the resources and the space. Renbrook’s library should be a vibrant hub of activity for students and faculty throughout the day.

The review of candidates will begin immediately with an expected start date in January 2027 with some training that could take place in December 2026.

All applications must be provided via e-mail. Please send a cover letter, resume, teaching philosophy statement, and list of references all together in one PDF document to employment@renbrook.org with “Director of Library Services Parental Leave” in the subject line. References will be contacted later in the interview process.

Click here for complete job description and additional details. 

Monday, August 24, 2026

Part Time Library Aide, Circulation - 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 16 hours a week and two, possibly three, Saturdays per month in the Circulation Department. 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 September 22, 2026.

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

Part-Time Librarian I - Hamden Public Library

Are you just starting out in this wonderful people profession or are you on the next chapter of public service? Hamden is looking for you. We are able to offer a part-time, 15 hours a week, Librarian 1 position due to a staff member moving out of state. This position is perfect for someone looking to work a variety of public desks, either for experience or because you miss the patrons. With three physical branches, it is possible that you will have the opportunity to work at multiple locations. If this sounds appealing, please apply: https://www.hamden.com/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=98&JobID=PartTime-Librarian-I-105. Closing: September 3, 2026 4:00 PM.

Substitute Part Time Library Assistants - Cora J. Belden Library, Rocky Hill

The Town of Rocky Hill’s Cora J. Belden Library has openings for substitute Library Assistants for weekday, weeknight and Saturday shifts, and evening hours on a regular basis. Strong knowledge of library work, excellent customer service ethic and technology skills required. Prior work with children/teens and/or proven track record assisting with library programming would be preferred. Please view the job description on page 2 HERE.

The position is a non-bargaining unit position and has no fixed schedule. However, individuals should anticipate working up to 19 hours per week. Salary is $18.00 per hour. Interested applicants must submit each of the following: 1) A resume; (2) A letter of interest; and (3) A completed Town of Rocky Hill Application for Employment. Please submit all application materials to Autumn Geyer (ageyer@rockyhillct.gov) via electronic mail. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The Town of Rocky Hill is an EEO/AA Employer and complies with the ADA.

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Children's Librarian - Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library

Job Summary: The Old Lyme Phoebe Griffin Noyes Library is looking for a dynamic Children’s Librarian to make a meaningful impact on the lives of the youngest members of our community. The Children’s Librarian will sustain and grow our wide array of youth programming, services, and collections— always with a mind toward expanding access and inclusivity. Successful candidates must be dedicated to inspiring youth and families to explore the world of literature, imagination, and learning.

Education/Experience Requirements: Master’s degree in Library Studies/Science from an ALA accredited school or other related field. MLS candidates with commensurate experience will be considered. Prior experience working in libraries and/or with youth preferred. Successful candidates must demonstrate practical knowledge of library functions, services, terminology, techniques, procedures, and standard tools.

Schedule, Compensation, & Benefits: Full-time, 35 hours per week, including evening and weekend hours. Starting salary $53,500 plus benefits.

Click here for a complete job description and additional details.

To Apply: Email a cover letter and resume to Director Katie Huffman at khuffman@oldlymelibrary.org by Friday, September 11, 5pm.

Part-time Library Assistant - Morris Public Library

The Town of Morris Public Library is accepting applications for a part-time Library Assistant. The successful candidate will work with focus on Children’s services and programs, run the circulation desk, shelve and process books, create book displays. This position consists of 15 hours per week or more including morning, evening and weekend hours, requires flexibility. Prior library experience and working with children is preferred. Please send resume and cover letter to the Morris Public Library Director Elena Granoth via email at egranoth@biblio.org by 12:00 p.m., Friday, September 11, 2026. AA/EOE

Monday, August 17, 2026

Instructional Librarian – UConn Health Sciences Library at UConn Health, Farmington

Region: HARTFORD COUNTY

Why UConn Health
UConn Health is a vibrant, integrated academic medical center that is entering an era of unprecedented growth in all three areas of its mission: academics, research, and clinical care. A commitment to human health and well-being has been of utmost importance to UConn Health since the founding of the University of Connecticut schools of Medicine and Dental Medicine in 1961. Based on a strong foundation of groundbreaking research, first-rate education, and quality clinical care, we have expanded our medical missions over the decades. In just over 50 years, UConn Health has evolved to encompass more research endeavors, to provide more ways to access our superior care, and to innovate both practical medicine and our methods of educating the practitioners of tomorrow.

The UConn Health Sciences Library has an exciting opportunity for a full-time Instruction Librarian to join our team. The Instruction Librarian supports and advances library instructional programs through the application of information literacy standards, instructional design principles, educational technologies, and ongoing assessment efforts. This role provides services to support the educational experience for students, staff, and faculty in various programs, performs routine literature searches and referencing, reached out to the academic community, and offers quality, multidisciplinary reference service to library users.

At the UCHC, this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of professional tasks in one or more library functional areas.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
Works under the general supervision of an employee of higher grade.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
May lead or supervise lower ranking library staff members as assigned.

Please see the full position posting and apply online HERE.

Closing date: 8/31/2026

Branch Manager - Ropkins & Hartford History Center, Full-Time - Hartford Public Library

 

Region: HARTFORD COUNTY

Hiring Range: $61,812.92 - 63,631.10 DOE

The Ropkins & Hartford History Center Annex Manager has overall responsibility and accountability for all functions of the library location. This includes the management and oversight of public service operations including circulation, adult services, youth and teen services, community engagement, outreach, and programming, as well as coordination with other HPL departments. This position also serves as the public-facing point of contact for the Hartford History Center Annex at Ropkins, responding to research inquiries, promoting community use of the collection, and coordinating with Hartford History Center staff at the Downtown Main Library. Located adjacent to SAND School, this position is responsible for maintaining and growing HPL's partnership with the school. This includes overseeing the children's librarian's delivery of class visits and school programming, ensuring consistent follow-through, and serving as the senior library contact for school leadership. This position is accountable for training, scheduling and evaluating staff and assists in short-term and
long-term planning for the location. You will work to develop community partnerships and programming efforts in collaboration with the team. This position ensures the highest level of service is provided by staff to all customers. The weekly schedule includes evening hours and weekend shifts in rotation.

See full job description for more details

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Branch Manager - Ropkins and HHC Annex in the subject line of your email.

Assistant Director of Public Services - Downtown, Full-Time - Hartford Public Library

Region: HARTFORD COUNTY

Hiring Range: $73,174.92 - 77,356.76 DOE

The Assistant Director of Public Services is responsible for administering, planning, directing, and evaluating public service delivery including outreach services, across the library system. This position provides operational and staff leadership for the Downtown Adult Services Manager, Public Services Manager, and Outreach Manager, ensuring consistent, high-quality service delivery across all public service points.

This position oversees key public service initiatives. This includes blending leading edge library services with User Experience design approaches and developing and modeling excellent customer service standards and practice. Supports organizational priority for maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment at all HPL service delivery locations. The weekly schedule includes evening hours and weekend shifts.

See full job description for more details

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Assistant Director of Public Services in the subject line of your email.

Youth Services Librarian - 2 Positions Park Branch/ Barbour Branch, Full-Time - Hartford Public Library

Region: HARTFORD COUNTY

Hiring Range: $56,912.18 - $60,073.78 DOE

The Youth Services Librarian is responsible for various library services for youth from birth through age 19 and their families.

The Youth Services Librarian helps plan and implement strategies for delivery of youth services throughout the library system; orders and promotes children's and teen materials (print and media) for the library system; participates in delivery, promotion, and evaluation of youth programs; creates and conducts tours and bibliographic instruction for children and their caregivers and teachers through our Boundless partnership with Hartford City Schools; works with and provides outreach to youth-serving city agencies, schools, and organizations; and assists in writing and implementing grants. This position also assists with routine library duties such as checking materials in and out, creating library cards, and assisting with reference questions and reader’s advisory. Required to supervise branch staff in the absence of the branch or senior manager. Requires time on the public service desk each day. This is a full-time position with a typical weekly schedule of 9:30 am – 6 pm weekdays, 37.5 hours per week. Will work one evening a week, Saturdays in rotation, and a few Sundays each year.

See full job description for more details:

Youth Services Librarian – Barbour

Youth Services Librarian – Park Branch

To Apply: Please email resume and cover letter to hpljobs@hplct.org and reference Youth Services Librarian - (Include branch location) in the subject line of your email.

Thursday, August 13, 2026

Library Assistant II - James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford

Part-time Library Assistant II opening at the James Blackstone Memorial Library, Branford, CT. 16-20 hours/week, days, nights, and weekends. $20/hour, with paid time off, working at the circulation desk and computer lab. Click here for a complete job description.

Successful candidates must possess excellent customer service skills, working courteously and tactfully at a busy public library serving a diverse community. Candidates must be energetic, team-oriented, enthusiastic and detail-oriented, with computer experience, an ability to multitask and able to lift up to forty pounds. High school diploma required, college degree a plus.

Please email cover letter and resume by August 28, 2026 to Pasquale Festa, Associate Librarian, pfesta@blackstonelibrary.org.