Librarian/Program Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Generous leave policies

Retirement plan options

Health insurance choices

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

CT State Community College seeks a Librarian/Program Leader to provide a broad range of professional library services across a campus setting in Norwich, CT. The role includes reference services, cataloging, inter-library loan, collection development, and teaching.

The incumbent will supervise staff and lead library programs to support student and community success. The position requires a Master’s degree in Library Science and at least one year of related leadership experience, with preferred

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science with 1+ year of related experience, including leading or supervising others.
• Strong public, reference, technical services, and information literacy skills in higher education.
• Ability to lead and train staff, work with diverse communities, and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide public and reference services to students, faculty, and the community.
• Oversee technical services, cataloging, and inter-library loan management.
• Lead instruction and information literacy programs for learners and staff.
• Supervise library staff and oversee program initiatives.
• Attend convocations, meetings, and participate in committees, including evenings/weekends.

Skills

Public services

Reference

Technical services

Collection development

Information literacy

Instruction

Program management

Staff supervision

Diversity & inclusion

MS Office

Education

Master's degree in Library Science

Tools

Alma/Primo (Ex Libris)

Learning Management System (LMS)

Microsoft Office

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.

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; collectiondevelopment; program supervision; circulation management; acquisitions; and teaching students and faculty in theuse of library resources.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direction of theLibrary 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree inLibrary Science together with one (1) or more years of related experienceincluding 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, technicalservices, 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)

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 $74,604approximate 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)

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.

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

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 traffickingor any other federal or state protected class in its employment, programs, and activities, unless theprovisionsofSection46a-80(b) or46a-81(b)of theConnecticutGeneral Statutes arecontrollingor there are bonafide occupational qualifications excluding personsin one oftheabove protectedgroups.

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.