Connecticut Department of Administrative Services is hiring: Librarian 2 - State

Overview

The Connecticut State Library (CSL) has an available opportunity for a Librarian 2 (Government Records Archivist) - State Library, within the State Archives. The position is located at the Van Block State Library Storage Facility, 75 Van Block Ave., Hartford, CT.

Location: Hartford, CT. Salary: $78,296 - $101,215/year (employees new to state service start at minimum). Job Type: Open to the Public. Close Date: 11/21/2025 11:59 PM.

Position #251029-5395AR-001. Recruitment #251029-5395AR-001.

Introduction content reflects the job posting for a Librarian 2 (Government Records Archivist) within the State Archives.

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Responsibilities

• Lead or assist in the development of archival procedures, standards, and workflows for the long-term preservation of permanent records, regardless of format.
• Appraise, transfer, accession, arrange, describe, and rehousing archival collections to ensure intellectual control and physical preservation; monitor environmental conditions and facilitate researcher access.
• Process archival collections, including backlogged accessions, and prepare descriptive tools and finding aids to enhance public access.
• Provide reference services, including guidance on access to confidential or restricted records in accordance with applicable laws and policies.
• Collaborate with records creators, records management staff, information technology personnel, and donors on the preservation and access of public records and manuscript collections.

Work Environment / Knowledge

• Archival theory, standards, and best practices.
• Archival and library preservation standards, policies, procedures, and techniques.
• Principles and concepts of information governance across all phases of the records lifecycle.
• Organization and functions of government at the state and local levels.
• Risk mitigation and disaster preparedness for records as part of continuity of operations planning.

Minimum Qualifications

General Experience: A Master\'s degree in library science or information science from an ALA-accredited library school AND at least one (1) year of post-graduate experience in professional library work.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with archival project planning and management.
• Experience with processing archival collections.
• Experience with an archival collection management system or ArchiveSpace.
• Experience with Describing Archives: A Content Standard (DACS) and Encoded Archival Description (EAD).
• Experience interpreting and applying federal and state laws and regulations governing confidentiality and access to government records.

Special Requirements

• The State Librarian may determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on staffing needs.
• Incumbents may be assigned to special projects requiring advanced professional duties as directed by the State Librarian.

About Us

The State Library is an Executive Branch agency that provides library, information, archival, public records, museum, and administrative services for Connecticut citizens and state government employees and officials. The library also directs statewide library development and administers the Library Services and Technology Act state grant. Connecticut resources such as researchitct.org are mentioned in context of statewide access.

Equal Opportunity

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Application Process

For assistance applying, refer to the applicant tips and toolkit on the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center. The posting notes that resumes are not accepted during the initial application process and provides links for further steps. The immediate vacancy may be used for future openings in this class.

Questions? We can help: contact the DAS.SHRM@ct.gov for recruitment updates and guidance.

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