Librarian, CT State Northwestern, (Winsted, CT)
Posted September 12, 2024
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.
Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week
Start date: December 2024
Example of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the Library Director or other administrator, the Librarian is accountable 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 together 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 oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.).
Preferred Qualifications:
- Fluency in Spanish.
- Two (2) years working experience in an academic library setting.
- Library instruction experience.
Starting Salary:
Minimum Salary; $74,604 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits. 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 to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
How to Apply
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume: https://ctstatecommunitycollege.applytojob.com/apply/RrWji84Yau/Librarian
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 and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, October 9, 2024.
For more information or to apply via our website at www.ct.edu/hr/jobs