Librarian

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is recruiting for a Librarian to work in the Cheshire Correctional Institution in Cheshire, CT.  This is a full time, Monday through Friday, 40 hour/week position.  You will be supervising or observing the behavior of inmates. 

All applicants must include a resume within the “Resume Tab” of their application.   (Note: In order to upload document you must ensure that your internet browser’s ‘pop-up’ blocker is off.  Failure to do so may prevent you from being able to upload documentation and submit your application.)

During the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation supporting their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: performance reviews, supervisory references, college transcripts, licensure, etc. at the discretion of the agency.   Please ensure that your application is complete.  You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State of Connecticut.  Candidates who submit an untimely, incomplete or inaccurate application will not be considered for this employment opportunity.  

Should you have questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Kathy DeBoer at Kathleen.DeBoer@ct.gov.

In a state agency or institution this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of professional library tasks and responsible for a library collection.

Performs a full range of professional library duties including acquisition, classifying, reference and programming; responsible for daily operation of a library; evaluates and selects library material for acquisition and discard; plans and conducts workshops and special programs; writes grant proposals and solicits donations; assigns, trains and supervises staff; compiles statistics and writes reports; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of principles and practices of library science including classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisition, cataloging and filing; knowledge of library administration principles and practices; considerable oral and written communication skills; interpersonal skills; some supervisory ability.

Six (6) years of experience in library work including acquisition, cataloging, circulation, interlibrary loans and reference.

1. College training may be substituted for the General Experience on the basis of fifteen (15) semester hours equalling one-half (1/2) year of experience to a maximum of four (4) years for a Bachelor's degree.
2. A Master's degree in library science from an ALA accredited program may be substituted for the General Experience.

Preferred candidate will:

• Have experience working with a culturally diverse population or an at risk population
• Be able to work independently with minimal supervision

Persons having responsibility for supervising or observing the behavior of inmates or custodial clients will be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (G.E.D.) certification by the time of permanent appointment.

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.