Public Library Construction Grants & Special Projects Coordinator
Librarian 2 - State Library
Recruitment # 251204-5395AR-001
Location Middletown, CT
Date Opened 12/9/2025 12:00:00 AM
Salary $78,296 - $101,215/year
Job Type Open to Agency Employees
Close Date 12/19/2025 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
The Connecticut State Library (CSL (https://portal.ct.gov/csl?language=en_US) ) invites its qualified agency employees to apply for our Public Library Construction Grants and Special Projects Coordinator (Librarian 2) (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=5395AR&R1=&R3=) in Hartford, CT.
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POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Monday - Friday
Full Time, 40 hours per week
First Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Location: Office/on-site in Hartford, CT
THE ROLE
The Public Library Construction Grants and Special Projects Coordinator will work with the Division Director, CTLAB Director, Outreach Consultant and Division staff to coordinate special, services and resources.
They will provide assistance, administration and coordination of access and training for the Public Library Construction Grants Project; monitors and provides training and assistance to libraries awarded construction and other grants ; coordinates with construction grant management system vendor to maintain system; serves as the first point of contact for the State Historic Preservation Office, the Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities, OPM and construction grantees; works with the Division Director and State Library fiscal representative to track construction grant bond budget; works with the Division Director to prepare all communications, training, documentation, pertaining to Public Library Construction Grant program rules and regulations. Works with Division Director to make recommendations for short- and long-range grant project planning including Timeline and Guidelines, coordination of other state grants for construction; current state and federal building codes and other construction related issues.
This role is a specialized professional position responsible for:
Coordinating library grant projects specifically library construction grants, and programs for diversity, inclusion and equity.
Community engagement for public libraries.
Contributes to the development and implementation of the Division of Library Development Library guides, newsletters and social media tools.
Partner with state, regional and national organizations to identify emerging trends in services to library users.
Staying up to date with grant management tools, communications and programs development and coordination.
Selection Plan
In order to be considered for this job opening, you must be a current State of CT employee of the agency listed above, who has worked for the state for at least six (6) months of full-time service or full-time equivalent service, absent any applicable collective bargaining language, and meet the Minimum Qualifications as listed on the job opening. You must specify your qualifications on your application.
Check out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8sOb10qYXQ) Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit (https://portal.ct.gov/das/home/services-for-state-employees/statewide-human-resources/applicant-reference-library?language=en_US) for additional support throughout the recruitment process.
BEFORE YOU APPLY:
Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date on the job posting.
Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69 (https://www.cga.ct.gov/2021/act/pa/pdf/2021PA-00069-R00SB-00056-PA.pdf) , resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
Preferred Shift/Location: 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.
Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
Salary Calculations: For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from one of the three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.
Note: The only way to apply to this posting is via the 'Apply' or 'Apply Online' buttons on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center job posting.
AFTER YOU APPLY:
Referral Questions: This posting may require completion of additional Referral Questions (RQs), which must be completed by the questionnaire's expiration date. If requested, RQs can be accessed via an email sent to you after the job close date or by visiting your JobAps Personal Status Board (Certification Questionnaires section).
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The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language, reemployment, SEBAC, transfer, promotion and merit employment rules. Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State employees, available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
QUESTIONS? WE'RE HERE TO HELP:
Due to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates directly. For recruitment updates, please check your Personal Status Board and review our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have additional questions about the recruitment process, reach out to Jasmyn Raymond at Jasmyn.Raymond (http:) @ct.gov.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the State Library this class is accountable for independently performing a full range of complex professional library tasks in management services, patron services, library services and historical services.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Answers complex reference questions utilizing reference tools of a specialized nature;
Provides information referrals for legal, historical, genealogical and other special subject researchers;
Operates a medium sized law library;
Indexes legislative records and other specialized collections;
Coordinates serials and holdings control;
Performs original cataloging and name authority work for items of intermediate difficulty including Connecticut documents and monographs;
May train assigned staff;
May coordinate or conduct workshops;
May serve as liaison to groups and organizations;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Considerable knowledge of
professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisitions, cataloging and filing, bibliographic sources of information and library automation;
specialized functional procedures, areas of subject matter and/or principles of library administration;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills;
Ability to
analyze and solve moderately complex problems relating to library methods and procedures;
utilize computer software.
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 at least one (1) year of post graduate degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience working in public administration, implementing and managing state public programs.
Experience coordinating and managing public library grant programs.
Experience working with grant management systems.
Experience communicating both verbally and in writing with individuals and groups regarding state programs.
Experience in coordinating special projects with internal and external groups.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
The State Librarian may determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on staffing needs.
Incumbents of this class may be assigned to special projects requiring advanced level professional library duties as directed by the State Librarian.
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.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.
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