Librarian

About CT State

Connecticut State Community College (CT State) was launched on July 1, 2023, through the consolidation of Connecticut’s 12 community colleges. With campuses and satellite locations statewide, CT State serves all 169 towns and neighboring states. As the largest community college in New England, CT State is committed to providing high‑quality, affordable, and accessible education that supports students’ academic, career, and personal success.

Posted:
February 19, 2026

Level: Community College Professional 18, 12‑month, tenure track position

Employment Type:

Standard

Hours:

Full‑time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated

Start Date:

May 2026

Work Location:

CT State Naugatuck Valley 750 Chase Pkwy, Waterbury, CT 06708

Work Modality:
On site;
Position is not remote

Closing Date:
Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, March 18, 2026.

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 online 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.

Under the direction of the Library Director or other administrator, the Librarian is responsible for providing useful and helpful support to the learning mission of the College through effective performance in these essential duties:

Key responsibilities include:

• Public and Reference Services
• Technical Services
• Information Technology
• Instruction
• Circulation Management
• Staff Supervision

Additional responsibilities include:

• 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 which may occur during evenings and weekends

Master’s degree in Library Science 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.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 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
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including individuals with disabilities
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams)

• Demonstrated experience supporting the adoption, creation, and/or integration of Open Educational Resources (OER) in an academic setting
• Experience with assessing information literacy instruction using established frameworks and pedagogical methods
• Demonstrated experience supporting library programming and engaging in outreach activities

Salary range: $74,604-$79,609 approximate annual

Salary is based on qualifications, education, job‑related experience, and internal equity.

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental…