Library Technician
SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY
Recruitment # 251224-0008AR-001
Location New Haven, CT
Date Opened 1/14/2026 4:00:00 PM
Salary $69,341.00 - $87,846.00/year (Employees new to state service start at minimum of the pay plan)
Job Type Open to the Public
Close Date 1/23/2026 11:59:00 PM
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Introduction
Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) is a constituent unit of the Board of Regents for Higher Education (BOR) (http://www.ct.edu/cscu) , Connecticut State Colleges and Universities. We are currently recruiting for a full-time Library Technician (https://www.jobapscloud.com/CT/specs/classspecdisplay.asp?ClassNumber=0008AR&LinkSpec=RecruitNum2&R1=&R3=) at our campus, located in New Haven, CT (https://www.newhavenct.gov/) - a city rich with arts and culture, less than 90 miles from New York City and 140 miles from Boston.
This position is located in the Buley Library, a five-floor facility that serves the academic and research needs of the Southern community. The library is home to two computer labs, the Learning Resources Center, Information Technology offices, the Department of Information and Library Science, and one library instruction classroom
WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU:
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Professional growth and development opportunities
A health work/life balance (https://www.jobapscloud.com/ct/sup/EVPPDF123020.pdf) to all employees
ABOUT US :
As one of the State of Connecticut (http://www.ct.gov/) institutions of higher learning, Southern Connecticut State University (SCSU) stands as a testament to the transformative power of education. With its roots stretching back to the 19th century, SCSU has grown from a teachers college to a vibrant, comprehensive university with a wide array of programs in the liberal arts and professional fields. Its commitment to academic excellence is matched by a dedication to access and public service, ensuring that a diverse student body of over 10,000 can pursue higher education in a supportive environment. The university's focus on social justice permeates campus life, fostering a community where every individual is valued and equity is woven into the fabric of daily activities. As part of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities System, SCSU continues to be a beacon of knowledge, opportunity, and progress for the state and its residents.
NOTE: Preference may be given to current BOR/CSCU employees and/or current State of CT employees prior to filling the position with an external applicant.
Selection Plan
To Apply:
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.
In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, 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 individual listed on this job posting.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In a state agency this class is accountable for performing the most complex supportive services in a library function.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
Performs most complex supportive duties in a library function;
Responsible for a library function such as the daily operations of a reserve room or curriculum room, cataloging or indexing of materials that are unique bibliographically and require research and judgment such as town government documents, public hearing or legislative session transcripts or archiving functions such as processing archival materials, preparing historical or biographical descriptions, digitizing and cataloging materials;
Assists patrons and provides public information;
Compiles reports and statistics;
May be responsible for operations of the library during night or weekend hours;
Performs related duties as required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
Knowledge of
library science techniques and practices;
library classification systems;
automated library systems;
Skills
interpersonal skills;
oral and written communication skills.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Four (4) years of supportive experience in library work including acquisition, cataloging, circulation, interlibrary loans and reference.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SPECIAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of the General Experience must have been performing supportive services at the level of a Library Technical Assistant.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
College training in library science 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.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in an academic and/or educational setting.
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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