Librarian/Program Leader

Connecticut State Community College; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 67,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement options

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College in Norwich, CT seeks a Librarian/Program Leader to manage a broad range of professional library services, including reference, cataloging, and instruction. The role supports students, faculty, and the community across campus libraries and learning resources.

The position requires a Master’s in Library Science with supervisory experience; candidates will lead program development, staff supervision, and collaboration on information literacy initiatives.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science; 1+ years leading or supervising others preferred.
• Strong skills in public, reference, and technical services; library information literacy and instruction.
• Experience in collection development, cataloging, inter-library loan, and teaching resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide reference and public services to students, faculty, and community.
• Oversee technical services, cataloging, acquisitions, and inter-library loan management.
• Lead program development and supervise library staff; manage circulation and training.
• Teach library resources to users and participate in outreach, events, and meetings.
• Attend convocations, committees, and align with campus learning missions.

Skills

Public services

Reference services

Technical services

Collection development

Information literacy

Instruction

Program management

Staff supervision

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Master’s degree in Library Science

Tools

Alma/Primo

Learning Management System

Job description

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.

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. For more information about CT State Community College and the campus please visit Home - CT State

Position Details

• 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.

Position Summary

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 the use of library resources.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Under the direction of the Library Director and faculty department chair or other administrator, the Librarian/Program Leader is accountable 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
• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

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 in effective 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)

Preferred Qualifications

• 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 ExLibris
• Experience using a learning management system
• Experience training or teaching in online environments

Salary and Benefits

• Salary $74,604 approximate 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)

Eligibility

• CT State Community College cannot sponsor work visas
• Applicants must be authorized to work full-time in the United States

Background Screening

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

Reference Requirements

Your resume must include the names of three (3) current professional references, including their titles, email addresses, and telephone numbers.

Selection Process

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.

Equity Statement

Connecticut State Community College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CT State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, national origin, gender identity or expression, genetic information, learning disability, marital status, intellectual disability, physical disability (including but not limited to blindness), present or past history of mental disability, prior criminal record, race, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, retaliation for previously opposed discrimination or coercion, veteran status, victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and/or trafficking or any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless the provisions of Section 46a-80(b) or 46a-81(b) of the Connecticut General Statutes are controlling or there are bona fide occupational qualifications excluding persons in one of the above protected groups.

For information regarding the nondiscrimination, disability, and Title IX policies/procedures, contact:

Nicholas D'Agostino, Director of Equity and Civil Rights, CT State Community College, 185 Main Street, New Britain, CT 06051, 860-612-7075 or [e-mail].

CSCC IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.