- Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position.
- Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
- Anticipated Start Date: February 2026
- Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
- Location: CT State Capital, 950 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103. **This position is not remote**
- For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State
- This is an abbreviated posting. Please see the full job posting HERE
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.
Example of Job Duties: Under the direction of the Library Director or other administrator, the Librarian is responsible for providing useful and helpful support to the learning mission of the College through effective performance in these essential duties: Public and Reference Services, Technical Services, Information Technology, Instruction, Circulation Management, Staff Supervision.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.
This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full specifications stated in the job description.
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.
Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
- 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.
- Candidates must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Demonstrated experience supporting the adoption, creation, and/or integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) in an academic setting
- Experience with assessing information literacy instruction using established frameworks and pedagogical methods
- Demonstrated knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI) tools and trends, and the ability to teach and advise on the ethical use of AI in academic contexts
- Experience designing and delivering information literacy instruction specifically tailored to college-level First Year Experience (FYE) programs.
Salary & Benefits: Minimum Salary range; $74,604 - $79,609 approximate annual. The salary will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications such as education and job-related experience, and internal equity. We offer a comprehensive benefits package. For more information, please visit our website at: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.
Application Instructions: To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume. To apply via our website, visit www.ct.edu/hr/jobs. Please note that CT State CC is currently unable to sponsor work visas. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
