Western Connecticut State University’s
Libraries are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted
for a 12-month, tenure track Assistant Librarian for Technical Services
position.
Western
Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our
diverse university community by actively encouraging people with
disabilities, members of LGBTQIA and BIPOC communities, veterans, and
women to apply. We take pride in our pluralistic community and continue
to seek excellence through diversity and inclusion. WCSU is honored to
be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution
(HSI). This accomplishment marks a pivotal moment in our progress toward
fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion within our campus community.
Western Connecticut State
University Libraries are dynamic learning centers which foster the
discovery, creation, and reinterpretation of knowledge, in support of
student success. The faculty and staff are committed to enhancing
learning and teaching by connecting researchers with information
resources designed to meet the curricular, intellectual, and
professional needs of the university community. Additional information
about the libraries may be found at http://library.wcsu.edu. Information on the University may be found at: www.wcsu.edu.
We
are looking for a person with a positive, can-do attitude, who has the
knowledge and skills to lead the libraries in their support of students
from diverse backgrounds. This position will require attention to long
term planning and vendor relations, as well as institutional and
consortial collaboration. The successful candidate will play a critical
role in promoting and sustaining support for student and faculty
information resource needs, while engaging with emerging trends in
acquisitions.
We are looking
for a person with a positive, can-do attitude, who has the knowledge
and skill to lead the libraries' efforts in managing the discovery and
access of knowledge resources. This position will require attention and
skills related to long term planning and vendor relations, as well as
institutional and consortia collaborations. The successful candidate
will be a co-advocate in supporting students from diverse backgrounds
and play a critical role in promoting and sustaining support for student
and faculty information resource needs and remain engaged with emerging
trends in acquisitions.
Position Summary:
The Technical Services Librarian oversees daily acquisitions
operations, including: coordinate workflows related to ordering,
receiving, and claiming of library materials; track expenditures and
purchase orders as needed; collaborate with library faculty colleagues
to implement shared workflows across the resource lifecycle; supervise
Technical Services personnel, including adjunct faculty, technical
staff, and students; apply appropriate information technologies to the
management of all acquisition’s functions; administer any online
acquisitions system(s); coordinate ordering and receiving with other
library units; provide information to library faculty and staff to
facilitate order placement and timely receipt of material; ensure
compliance with all procurement regulations established by the State of
Connecticut and the university; prepare and monitor the annual library
materials budget; reconcile campus accounts with internal library
accounts; identify, establish, and ensure good working relationships
with vendors; negotiate service agreements and licenses for access;
address vendor issues involving orders, receipts, and/or payments;
compile and analyze annual acquisitions statistics; prepare and submit
online requisitions and budgetary reports on expenditures; in
cooperation with library faculty, accept, acknowledge, evaluate, and
process gift materials and collections; oversee and provide leadership
for cataloging, metadata management; and discovery services procedures
and strategic initiatives across various platforms; perform original and
copy cataloging on an as-needed basis; collaborate with fellow library
faculty on Collections Strategy and Management, and Marketing and
Engagement Functional Teams in the development and management of
collections policies and procedures, as well as the coordination of
outreach, marketing, and communication with users to promote library
collections and services; maintain awareness of current and emerging
acquisitions trends and technologies, and trends in scholarly
communication; and participate in internal, regional, and consortia
initiatives. The candidate must be willing to work holidays, evenings,
and weekends.
Required Qualifications:
Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited program is required; at least
three (3) years professional experience in library technical services;
at least one (1) year professional experience with library acquisitions,
including budgeting, finance, licensing and procurement operations;
professional experience in the creation and development of financial
reports using recognized accounting processes and standards; at least
one (1) year professional experience in an academic library; at least
one (1) year professional experience using integrated library
systems/library services platforms; at least one (1) year professional
experience with copyright regulations in libraries; knowledge of
cataloging standards and bibliographic utilities; excellent
interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; and ability to
meet the university’s requirements for promotion and tenure.
Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of mark-up languages and website design; proficiency with
library, educational, and instructional technologies; professional
experience providing reference and instruction; professional experience
with content management systems; experience with purchasing in a
consortia environment; experience with procurement and cataloging of
open educational resources (OER); experience with office
suites/productivity software; experience with Springshare software; and
ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.
A
candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed
provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially
comparable to the above experience.
WCSU
is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working
with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to
improving access to higher education for first-generation and
under-represented groups.
Salary & Benefits:
The hiring salary range is $73,912 – $86,231 and is commensurate upon
candidates' experience. Faculty also have access to generous travel
and/or research funds. Please note: WCSU is unable to sponsor applicants
for work visas at this time. Applicants must currently be authorized to
work in the United States on a full-time basis. Western offers a
comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can
be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/.
Application Process: Interested
applicants must submit a letter of application, which outlines interest
in, and qualifications for, the position, including areas of service
and/or leadership, as well as research interests; a current curriculum
vita; and the names and contact information for at least three (3)
professional references who can comment on the applicant's performance,
scholarship, and/or service/leadership.
To apply, submit your materials HERE.
Applications must be received by Sunday, January 11, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.
Western is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity Educator/Employer.
