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Librarian 1 State Library (Part-Time)


Job Location:

Hartford, CT - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 37 - 48
Posted: 10 August 2026 (26 days ago)
Application Deadline: 7 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Introduction

The Connecticut State Library (CSL) is currently accepting applications from our agency employees for a Librarian 1 - State Libraryposition.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Schedule: Part-Time (34 Hour) First Shift Monday - FridayHybrid (a combination of in-office/telework based on operational needs)
  • Location: 231 Capitol Avenue Hartford CT 06106
  • Please Note: This vacancy is open to agency employees only.
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU
    THE ROLE
    As a Librarian 1 - State Library you will be dedicated to learning about the wide-ranging historical and cultural background of the people of Connecticut and the social political and governmental structures that have existed through time.

    The successful candidate will possess enthusiasm for working with material in various mediums (print original records electronic etc.) have a demonstrated ability to commit to long-term projects that build on the years of existing research of those before them and:
    • Staff the History & Genealogy Unit reference desk;
    • Staff the Secured Collections Reading Area as needed;
    • Assist patrons with locating and using materials from the State Library secured collections as well as the State Archives;
    • Correspond with patrons using written and electronic formats to answer their queries;
    • Learn about the librarys resources by updating existing research guides and finding aids and creating or adding to these using primary source materials; and
    • Support efforts to digitize and make accessible the librarys unique resources.
      ABOUT US
      The Connecticut State Library is an independent and non-partisan Executive Branch agency of the State of Connecticut. Open to both residents and users beyond state borders the State Library serves the employees and officials of all three branches of state government students teachers researchers town governments and anyone seeking information within its collections. We are home to the State Archives Office of the Public Records Administrator Museum of Connecticut History and more providing a variety of archival public records museum library information and administrative services.
      Selection Plan

      FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

      Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! Need more resources Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.

      Please Note: In order to be considered for this job opening you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service absent any applicable collective bargaining language and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.

      In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S. you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the recruiter listed on this job posting by the closing date listed on the job posting.

      BEFORE YOU APPLY:

      • Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the Apply or Apply Online buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.

      AFTER YOU APPLY:

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      QUESTIONS WERE HERE TO HELP:

      Due to high volume we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process reach out to Nicole Frascatore via .

      Join the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!

      PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
      In the State Library this class is accountable for independently performing the full range of professional library duties and providing professional library services.
      EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
      • Performs professional library duties in any of the following areas: cataloging interlibrary loan reference bibliographic services and collection management of books serial publications computer files documents audiovisual and other materials;
      • Assists patrons in locating and obtaining materials;
      • Furnishes information on library activities facilities rules and services;
      • Explains and assists in use of reference sources catalogs indexes and automated data bases;
      • Describes or demonstrates procedures for searching catalog files;
      • Searches catalog files and shelves to locate information;
      • Assembles and arranges displays of books and other library materials;
      • Maintains reference and circulation materials;
      • Answers correspondence on special reference subjects;
      • May compile subject bibliographies;
      • May select order catalog and classify materials;
      • May review and update records retention and disposition schedules for state agencies;
      • May plan and direct or carry out special projects;
      • May operate a small law library;
      • May train assigned staff;
      • May conduct workshops;
      • May serve as liaison to library groups and organizations;
      • May compile reports and statistics;
      • Performs related duties as required.
      KNOWLEDGE SKILL AND ABILITY
      • Knowledge of
        • professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems reference sources and techniques acquisition cataloging and filing bibliographic sources of information and library automation;
        • library administration principles and techniques;
      • Skills
        • interpersonal skills;
        • oral and written communication skills;
      • Ability to
        • analyze and solve problems relating to library methods and procedures;
        • utilize computer software.
      MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
      A Masters degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association.
      PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
      • Experience using print and electronic historical and genealogical themed research tools.
      • Experience using historical primary source materials.
      • Experience with staffing a public reference or research area.
      • Experience with organizing library collections.
      • Experience working with two or more patron groups in a library environment that combines or involves more than two separate disciplines.
      Conclusion
      AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

      The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women minorities and persons with disabilities.
      ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
      As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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