Government Records Archivist (Librarian 2), Connecticut State Library, (Hartford, CT)

Posted November 5, 2025

Job Description:

The State Archives, Connecticut State Library, is recruiting for a full-time Government Records Archivist (Librarian 2). This is a permanent full-time position, 40 hours per week, salary range $78,296 – $101,215 annually, with a Monday through Friday schedule. For the full job announcement including closing date and application instructions go to: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=251029&R2=5395AR&R3=001.

Requirements:

The incumbent will serve as the Government Records Archivist and will report to the Assistant State Archivist. This position performs complex archival functions involving project planning, processing archival collections, and public engagement, including:

Leading or assisting in the development of archival procedures, standards, and workflows for the long-term preservation of permanent records, regardless of format
Appraising, transferring, accessioning, arranging, describing, and rehousing archival collections to ensure both intellectual control and physical preservation, including monitoring environmental conditions and facilitation of researcher access
Processing archival collections, including backlogged accessions, and preparing descriptive tools and finding aids to enhance public access
Providing reference services, including guidance on access to confidential or restricted records in accordance with applicable laws and policies
Collaborating with records creators, records management staff, information technology personnel, and donors on the preservation and access of public records and manuscript collections

Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association AND at least one (1) year of post graduate degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work.

The work requires considerable knowledge of:

Archival theory, standards, and best practices
Archival and library preservation standards, policies, procedures, and techniques
Principles and concepts of information governance across all phases of the records lifecycle
Organization and functions of government at the state and local levels
Risk mitigation and disaster preparedness for records as part of continuity of operations planning

How to Apply

For more information and to apply for this position click here: https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/sup/bulpreview.asp?b=&R1=251029&R2=5395AR&R3=001