About Elihu Burritt Library: The academic focal point of every University community is its library. CCSU’s Elihu Burritt Library provides students with information and materials needed to complete assigned classwork and research. The library provides a comfortable and productive space that allows students to work on assignments and research while having research assistance and library materials at their fingertips. For more information about Central Connecticut State University’s Elihu Burritt Library, please visit CCSU Elihu Burritt Library.
Position Profile: This position is expected to lead a team of dedicated library professionals and student workers assigned to Access Services. Daily tasks include automated circulation system, electronic reserves, ExLibris’ ALMA Fulfilment module, interlibrary loan activities including lending and borrowing, collection of fees, statuses of student borrowers, customer service and dispute resolution as well as other administrative duties including data collection and reporting writing. Incumbent is expected to support all library functions as needed.
Applicant Evaluative Criteria: All applicants must possess an advanced degree in Library Science or a closely related field from an accredited university. Applicants who do not possess a Doctorate or terminal degree must additionally possess at least three (3) years of full-time service in a college or university at a rank of Staff Librarian or above with an additional full year of study above the master’s level.
Ideal Candidate: Master of Library Science (MLS) or Master of Library and Information Services (MLIS) degree from an American Library Association (ALA) accredited program. Two (2) years of experience leading a team of professional and student employees. Exemplary customer service.
Experience with: Stacks management and inventory control. Service point scheduling for the Circulation Desk. Ex Libris’ integrated library system ALMA. Interlibrary loan and/or resource sharing. Course reserves management. Copyright laws. Productivity software, such as Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Springshare Suite of products (LibGuides, LibAnswers, LibCal, for example). Resolution of library information technology challenges in collaboration with the Systems Librarian and the university’s information technology department. Report writing and analytics. Radio-Frequency Identification (RFID) tagging technology for asset management.
To Apply: Please see the full position posting and apply online HERE by September 30, 2023.
Compensation for this position is at the rank of Assistant Librarian for 2023-2024. Salary is commensurate with education and experience. For more information, please visit 2021-2025 American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Collective Bargaining Union Contract.
The State of Connecticut and Central Connecticut State University are proud to offer its employees competitive wages and a wide range of fringe benefits including voluntary and supplemental benefits. For more detailed information, please visit CCSU Human Resources.
As an affirmative action employer, Central Connecticut State University actively seeks and encourages applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.
