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OverviewLibrarian 2 - Government Records Archivist, State Library (State Archives). Location: Van Block State Library Storage Facility, 75 Van Block Ave., Hartford, CT.What We Can Offer YouVisit our State Employee Benefits Overview page!Professional growth and development opportunities.A healthy work/life balance to all employees.Position HighlightsFull Time, 40 hours per week.Monday through FridayFirst Shift, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PMLocation: Hartford, CTThe RoleThe Incumbent will serve as the Government Records Archivist and report to the Assistant State Archivist. This position performs complex archival functions involving project planning, processing archival collections, and public engagement, including:Leading or assisting in the development of archival procedures, standards, and workflows for the long-term preservation of permanent records, regardless of formatAppraising, transferring, accessioning, arranging, describing, and rehousing archival collections to ensure intellectual control and physical preservation, including monitoring environmental conditions and facilitating researcher accessProcessing archival collections, including backlogged accessions, and preparing descriptive tools and finding aids to enhance public accessProviding reference services, including guidance on access to confidential or restricted records in accordance with applicable laws and policiesCollaborating with records creators, records management staff, information technology personnel, and donors on the preservation and access of public records and manuscript collectionsThe Work Requires Considerable Knowledge OfArchival theory, standards, and best practicesArchival and library preservation standards, policies, procedures, and techniquesPrinciples and concepts of information governance across all phases of the records lifecycleOrganization and functions of government at the state and local levelsRisk mitigation and disaster preparedness for records as part of continuity of operations planningAbout UsThe mission of the Connecticut State Library is to preserve and make accessible Connecticut’s history and heritage and to advance the development of library services statewide. The Connecticut State Library is an Executive Branch agency that provides library, information, archival, public records, museum, and administrative services for citizens of Connecticut and for state government officials. The State Library also serves students, researchers, public libraries and town governments, and administers statewide library development and the Library Services and Technology Act state grant. In conjunction with the Department of Higher Education, the State Library also administers - Connecticut’s source for free online resources.Selection PlanFor Assistance In ApplyingCheck out our Applicant Tips on How to Apply. Need more resources? Visit our Applicant Toolkit for additional support throughout the recruitment process.Before You ApplyMeet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. Specify qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date, unless otherwise specified.Educational Credits: List earned credits and degrees accurately. If outside the USA, provide documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service as applicable.Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. Additional documentation may be requested later (e.g., cover letter, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, references, licensure, etc.).Preferred Shift/Location: Select all locations and shifts you are willing to work. Not selecting may affect consideration.Timely Submission: All materials must be received by the deadline. Revisions after submission are not allowed except as permitted for documented events. For exceptions, email Calculations: For current state employees, salary comparisons may vary between branches of government.Note: The only way to apply is via the official State of Connecticut Online Employment Center posting.After You ApplyReferral Questions: You may need to complete Referral Questions by the expiration date. If requested, access via email or JobAps Personal Status Board.Prepare For An Interview: Interviews are limited to those most aligned with the role. Review the Interview Preparation Guide.Stay connected: Log in daily to your JobAps Personal Status Board for updates.The immediate vacancy may be used for future vacancies in this job class.Note: This position will be filled in accordance with contractual language and ethics requirements. See the State Ethics information at ct.gov/ethics.Questions? We’re Here To HelpDue to high volume, we are unable to confirm receipt or provide status updates. For recruitment updates, check your Personal Status Board. For questions about the process, contact Sharon McIntosh at the State of Connecticut and take your next career step with confidence!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 DutiesAnswers complex reference questions utilizing specialized reference toolsProvides information referrals for legal, historical, genealogical and other special subject researchersOperates a medium-sized law libraryIndexes legislative records and other specialized collectionsCoordinates serials and holdings controlPerforms original cataloging and name authority work for items of intermediate difficulty including Connecticut documents and monographsMay train assigned staffMay coordinate or conduct workshopsMay serve as liaison to groups and organizationsPerforms related duties as requiredKnowledge, Skills and AbilityMinimum Qualifications - General ExperienceA Master’s degree in library science or information science from an ALA-accredited library school AND at least one year of post-graduate degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work.Preferred QualificationsExperience with archival project planning and managementExperience with processing archival collectionsExperience with an archival collection management system or ArchiveSpaceExperience 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 recordsSpecial RequirementsThe State Librarian may determine other advanced educational degrees equivalent to the MLS degree based on staffing cumbents may be assigned to special projects requiring advanced level professional library duties as directed by the State Librarian.ConclusionAffirmative Action/Equal Opportunity EmployerThe State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.AcknowledgementAs 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.Seniority levelAssociateEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionOtherIndustriesGovernment AdministrationReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at State of Connecticut by 2xGet notified about new Librarian jobs in Hartford, CT.Other job titlesLibrarian 2 - State Library(Government Records Archivist) - Hartford, CTSalary range: $78,296 - $101,2155 days agoAdditional related openings may exist for 2025-2026. #J-18808-Ljbffr