Library Technician; Southern Connecticut STATE University

Overview

Library Technician

SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Recruitment #AR-001

Location:

New Haven, CT

Date Opened 1/14/2026 4:00:00 PM | Salary $69,341.00 - $87,846.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan) | Job Type Open to the Public | Close Date 1/23/2026 11:59:00 PM

Introduction

Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR), Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Library Technician at our campus, located in New Haven, CT - a city rich with arts and culture, less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.

This position is located in the Buley Library, a five-floor facility that serves the academic and research needs of the Southern community. The library is home to two computer labs, the Learning Resources Center, Information Technology offices, the Department of Information and Library Science, and one library instruction classroom.

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As one of the State of Connecticut institutions of higher learning, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) stands as a testament to the transformative power of education. With its roots stretching back to the 19th century, SCSU has grown from a teachers college to a vibrant, comprehensive university with a wide array of programs in the liberal arts and professional fields. Its commitment to academic excellence is matched by a dedication to access and public service, ensuring that a diverse student body of over 10,000 can pursue higher education in a supportive environment.

The university's focus on social justice permeates campus life, fostering a community where every individual is valued and equity is woven into the fabric of daily activities. As part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System, SCSU continues to be a beacon of knowledge, opportunity, and progress for the state and its residents.

NOTE: Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees prior to filling the position with an external applicant.

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• The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
• 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 individual listed on this job posting.
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