Full Time, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Hybrid (a combination of in-office/telework based on operational need)
Location: State Library and Supreme Court Building, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106.
Salary: $74,750* - $96,734/year (*Employees new to state service start at the minimum)
Close Date: 7/24/2024 11:59:00 PM
The Connecticut State Library has an available opportunity for a Librarian 1 - State Library within the Law and Legislative department of Reference Services in Hartford.
The State Library operates Connecticut's principal law library, which preserves and makes accessible the extensive collections of governmental and historical materials that reflect Connecticut’s long history as a colony and a state. The Law & Legislative department staff work closely with the Connecticut General Assembly, the Secretary of the State, and Judicial Branch as well as Executive Branch agencies, the legal community, and the general public seeking to research complex legal topics.
As a Librarian 1-State Library, you will be dedicated to learning about the history of state law, state legislation, and state government. 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 reference desk.
Learn about the library's resources by updating existing research guides, indexes, and finding aids.
Support efforts to digitize and make accessible the library's unique resources.
The Librarian 1-State Library will join a team of librarians providing outstanding research assistance to State Library patrons in person and virtually, and will report to the Head of Research Services.
Minimum Qualifications: A Master's degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Connecticut legal and legislative procedures. Experience using print and electronic legal research tools. Experience utilizing technology to improve patron services. Experience working with multiple (more than 1) patron groups in combining or involving separate disciplines.
See the full position posting and apply online HERE.
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
