About CT State: Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high-quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State.
Position Details
Level: Community College Professional 18, 12-month, tenure track position
Employment Type: Standard
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Anticipated Start Date: August 2026
Work Location: CT State Housatonic 900 Lafayette Blvd, Bridgeport, CT
Work Modality: On site; Position is not remote
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
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.
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.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 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.
- 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:
- Demonstrated experience working with an integrated library system, preferably Ex Libris Alma, including experience with circulation, resource management, and/or acquisitions workflows
- Demonstrated experience with Springshare LibGuides (and related Springshare tools such as LibAnswers or LibCal), including creating, maintaining, and updating research guides or library webpages
- Experience supporting information literacy instruction in a higher education environment using established pedagogical practices and assessment methods
- Demonstrated experience supporting library programming, outreach initiatives, and student engagement activities
Salary and Benefits: Salary range; $76,469-$81,599 approximate annual. Salary is based on qualifications, education, job-related experience, and internal equity. CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous leave policies, multiple retirement plan options, comprehensive health insurance choices, supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection, and tuition reimbursement (if applicable). For more information, visit: CSCU - Human Resources - Future Employees.
Application Instructions: Apply online at: www.ct.edu/hr/jobs. Submit a cover letter and a resume. The cover letter may be entered as text in the corresponding box, or it can be uploaded as a combined file with the resume. Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered.
Please see the full position posting for additional information.
