Assistant Librarian – Technical Services – Tenure Track Job at Western Connectic

Position Summary

Western Connecticut State University’s Libraries are pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for a 12-month, tenure track Assistant Librarian for Technical Services position.

Diversity & Inclusion

Western Connecticut State University (WCSU) is committed to enhancing our diverse university community by actively encouraging people with disabilities, LGBTQIA, BIPOC communities, veterans, and women to apply. WCSU is honored to be awarded the federal designation as a Hispanic Servicing Institution.

Libraries Context

Western Connecticut State University Libraries are dynamic learning centers that foster discovery, creation, and reinterpretation of knowledge in support of student success. Faculty and staff are committed to enhancing learning and teaching by connecting researchers with information resources designed to meet the curricular, intellectual, and professional needs of the university community. Additional information about the libraries may be found at http://library.wcsu.edu. Information on the University may be found at www.wcsu.edu.

Position Overview

We are looking for a person with a positive, can‑do attitude who has the knowledge and skills to lead the libraries in their support of students from diverse backgrounds. The successful candidate will play a critical role in promoting and sustaining support for student and faculty information resource needs, while engaging with emerging trends in acquisitions. The candidate must be willing to work holidays, evenings, and weekends. The Technical Services Librarian will oversee daily acquisitions operations, coordinate workflows related to ordering, receiving, and claiming library materials, track expenditures and purchase orders, collaborate with faculty to implement shared workflows, supervise technical services personnel, apply information technologies to acquisition functions, administer online acquisitions systems, coordinate ordering and receiving with other library units, provide information to faculty to facilitate order placement, ensure compliance with procurement regulations, prepare and monitor the annual materials budget, reconcile campus accounts, establish and maintain vendor relationships, negotiate service agreements, analyze acquisition statistics, oversee cataloging, metadata management, discovery services, and perform original and copy cataloging as needed. The candidate will also participate in internal, regional, and consortia initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree from an ALA accredited program.
• At least three (3) years professional experience in library technical services.
• At least one (1) year professional experience with library acquisitions, including budgeting, finance, licensing, and procurement operations.
• Professional experience in the creation and development of financial reports using recognized accounting processes and standards.
• At least one (1) year professional experience in an academic library.
• At least one (1) year professional experience using integrated library systems/library services platforms.
• At least one (1) year professional experience with copyright regulations in libraries.
• Knowledge of cataloging standards and bibliographic utilities.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Ability to meet the university’s requirements for promotion and tenure.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of mark‑up languages and website design.
• Proficiency with library, educational, and instructional technologies.
• Professional experience providing reference and instruction.
• Professional experience with content management systems.
• Experience with purchasing in a consortia environment.
• Experience with procurement and cataloging of open educational resources (OER).
• Experience with office suites/productivity software.
• Experience with Springshare software.
• Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software problems.

Additional Candidate Information

A candidate who does not meet the above standards may also be appointed provided the candidate has credentials and/or experience substantially comparable to the above experience. WCSU is particularly interested in applicants who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving access to higher education for first‑generation and under‑represented groups.

Salary & Benefits

The hiring salary range is $73,912 – $86,231 and is commensurate with experience. Faculty also have access to generous travel and/or research funds. Western offers a comprehensive benefits package. Additional information on benefits can be found at www.wcsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Application Process

Interested applicants must submit a letter of application that outlines interest in and qualifications for the position, including areas of service and/or leadership, as well as research interests; a current curriculum vitae; and the names and contact information for at least three (3) professional references who can comment on the applicant’s performance, scholarship, and/or service/leadership. To apply, submit your materials to the following link: https://westernconnecticutstateuniversity.applytojob.com/apply/6gNot4GCgI/Assistant-Librarian-Technical-Services-Tenure-Track. All materials should be submitted as PDF files. Applications must be received by Sunday, January 11, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Western is an affirmative action equal opportunity educator/employer.