Librarian​/Program Leader

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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.

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Posted: August 3, 2026

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

Employment Type: Standard

Hours: Full-time, 35 hours per week

Anticipated

Start Date:

July 2026

Work Location: CT State Three Rivers (574 New London Turnpike, Norwich, CT 06360)

Work Modality: On-site;

Position is not remote

Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm EST on Wednesday, September 2, 2026.

The Librarian/Program Leader performs a broad range of professional responsibilities of librarianship in the library or learning resource center of a CT State Community College campus, 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; cataloging; inter-library loan management; collection development; program supervision; circulation management; acquisitions;

and teaching students and faculty in theuse of library resources.

Under the direction of the Library Director and faculty departmentchair or other administrator,the Librarian/Program Leader is accountable for providing useful and helpful support to the learning mission of the Collegethrougheffective performance in these essential duties:

• Public and Reference Services
• Technical Services
• Instruction
• Circulation Management
• Staff Supervision
• Program Leadership

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.

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

Master’s degree in Library Science together with one (1) or more years of related experience including up to two years of experience in leading or supervising others.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The full range of professional librarianship with strong competences in public services, reference, technical services, collection development, information technology and information literacy skills and instruction ineffective use of library resources in a higher education environment;
• Demonstrated program management skills;
• 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)

• Three (3) years experience working in an academic library setting
• Experience supervising faculty or staff
• Experience directing program accreditation or certification efforts
• Experience using the integrated library system Alma/Primo from Ex Libris
• Experience using a learning management system
• Experience training or teaching in online environments

• Salary $74,604approximate annual

CT State offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Generous leave policies
• Multiple retirement plan options
• Comprehensive health insurance choices
• Supplemental benefits for retirement and family protection
• Tuition reimbursement (if applicable)

After the closing date, applications will be reviewed by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be those who best meet the minimum and preferred qualifications and who submitted all required materials by the deadline.

The selection process may include interviews and practical exercises (e.g., written, technical, or simulation exercises). Finalists will be recommended to the Hiring Manager for final selection.

Employment offers are contingent upon:

• Proof of eligibility to work under the Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
• Successful completion of a background check, including granting permission to contact current and previous employers for verification, reference checks, criminal history, and, when applicable, credit or driving history checks

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