STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Head of Reference Services

State Library Unit Head (Hybrid)

Recruitment #221205-7896AR-001

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Introduction




The State of Connecticut, Connecticut State Library (CSL), has one (1) available opportunity for a Head of Reference Services (State Library Unit Head) in Hartford, CT, with some telework possible.

This is a full-time position working 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Perks of the job include tuition reimbursement and telework options based on operational need. The incumbent in this position will report to the State Librarian, and the Unit Head’s primary location will be the State Library and Supreme Court Building, 231 Capitol Ave., Hartford, CT 06106.

ABOUT US

CSL is an Executive Branch agency founded in 1854. The State Library provides a variety of library, information, archival, public records, museum, and administrative services for citizens of Connecticut, as well as for the employees and officials of all three branches of State government. CSL also serves students, libraries, researchers, and town governments. Reference Services is the primary way researchers, historians, public officials, the public, and others interact with the State Library's collections and research teams. The unit includes the Law & Legislative, History and Genealogy, and Government Information departments of the State Library.

ABOUT THE POSITION

The Access Services unit (soon to be renamed Reference Services) operates the state's principal law library and collects, preserves, and provides access to materials produced by the Connecticut General Assembly (CGA), Judicial branch, Governor's office and other executive branch agencies, the Federal Government Printing Office, and more. The Head of Reference Services assigns and oversees staff, determines priorities, plans unit work, establishes and maintains unit procedures, acts as a liaison with other operating units, agencies, and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures, and performs related duties.  Under the general direction of the State Librarian, the incumbent will shape the unit’s future within state government by optimizing the organizational structure and staffing model within the unit, evaluating the unit's collections and project priorities, developing and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and increasing access to materials in traditional and electronic formats.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

The State of Connecticut offers a competitive starting salary, excellent state benefits package including health/dental insurance, generous paid time off, retirement plan options, alternate work schedules, and a culture that encourages work-life balance.

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Selection Plan

To Apply:

  • In order to be considered for this job opening, you must meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on this job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
FOR ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING:

Important Information After You Apply:

  • This posting may require completion of additional referral questions (RQs). You can access these RQs via an email that will be sent to you after the posting's closing date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section). Your responses to these RQs must be submitted by the questionnaire's expiration date. Please regularly check your email and JobAps Personal Status Board for notifications. Please check your SPAM and/or Junk folders on a daily basis in the event an email provider places auto-notification emails in a user's spam.
  • Although applicants will receive correspondence via email, as a backup they are also encouraged to sign on to their Personal Status Board on a daily basis to monitor their status, view all emailed notices and complete tasks required in the recruitment process.
  • Note: At any point during the recruitment process, applicants may be required to submit additional documentation which support their qualification(s) for this position. These documents may include: a cover letter, resume, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Connect With Us:

Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Frank DeCusati at frank.decusati@ct.gov or 860-713-5176.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the State Library this class is accountable for supervising a unit of staff engaged in providing professional library services.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Schedules, assigns, oversees and reviews work of staff; assists staff in conducting work of unit; provides staff training and assistance; conducts performance evaluations; determines priorities and plans unit work; establishes and maintains unit procedures; develops or makes recommendations for development of policies and standards; assists in unit or program budget preparation; monitors unit or program expenditures; acts as liaison with other operating units, agencies and outside officials regarding unit policies and procedures; prepares reports and correspondence; performs related duties as required.

PROGRAM UNITS/SERVICE GROUPS: Supervises a major unit or service group such as Access Services, Collection Services, Discovery and Delivery Services or the Library for the Blind and Physically Handicapped.

DIVISION OF LIBRARY SERVICES: Administers a Library Service Center providing consultant and supplemental services to public and other libraries or administers a statewide program providing information to the public on plans and programs and prepares and edits State Library publications.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of relevant agency policies and procedures; considerable knowledge of relevant state and federal laws, statutes and regulations; considerable knowledge of modern principles and practices of library and information science with particular reference to area of specialization; considerable knowledge of library administration, principles and techniques of modern library science and library technology; considerable interpersonal skills; considerable oral and written communication skills; planning ability; ability to utilize computer software and library applications; supervisory ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE

A Master's degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association and four (4) years of post graduate degree experience in professional library work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE

Three (3) years of the General Experience must have been providing complex professional library services.
Note: For State employees, this is interpreted to be at the level of Librarian 2 (State Library).
Note: The State Librarian may determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on special staffing needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED

For State employees, two (2) years as a Library Specialist may be substituted for the General and Special Experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience managing staff
  • Experience with Connecticut state documents, including agency reports or municipal documents
  • Experience as a reference librarian in a CT State Library Reference Services focus area, including Law & Legislative, History and Genealogy, or Government Information
  • Experience in collections management
  • Membership or participation in a professional library organization

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.





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