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CLA Minimum Salary Guideline

The Connecticut Library Association recommends a minimum salary for entry-level positions requiring an MLS.

As of July 1, 2009, this salary is $25.67/hour.
For full-time jobs, this translates to:

• $46,711/year for a 35 hour week
• $50,049/year for a 37.5 hour week
• $53,385/year for a 40 hour week

As of July 1, 2010, this salary will increase by 1.2% to $26.00/hour.
For full-time jobs, this translates to:

• $47,320/year for a 35 hour week
• $50,700/year for a 37.5 hour week
• $54,080/year for a 40 hour week

Professional level positions that do not meet this salary or do not provide salary information will be posted in a special area at the bottom of this page. For more information, see About this Page, below.

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Public Libraries

Professional level positions listed here have salaries that meet or exceed the CLA recommended minimum salary guideline.

Academic Libraries

Professional level positions listed here have salaries that meet or exceed the CLA recommended minimum salary guideline.

1.30.2010	University Librarian - Sacred Heart University, in Fairfield, Connecticut, is the second-largest Catholic university in New England. The Princeton Review includes SHU in its "Best 371 Colleges: 2010" and U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009" ranks SHU in the top tier of Master's Universities in the North. Over 6,000 students are enrolled in its four colleges: Arts & Sciences; Education & Health Professions; the AACSB-accredited John F. Welch College of Business; and University College. Job Description: As the chief administrative officer of the University Library, the University Librarian leads planning fo the library's future, oversees all operations and services of the library, supports the University curriculum, and provides for the research and information literacy needs of the students, staff and faculty. Scope & Magnitude: Leads the University's efforts to plan for and implement a full range of library services. Provides all planning for and administration of library services. Prepares and monitors the budget for the library. Oversees a staff of professional librarians, library assistants and student aides who provide vital library services, such as reference services, including library research instruction, ordering, cataloging and processing of all library materials, stack maintenance and circulation of library materials. Guides the development of the library collection through the establishment and administration of library materials selection policies and procedures for all formats including print and electronic resources. Represents the library to the University, the public, as well as the local, state and national library communities. Participates in activities related to institutional advancement. Requirements: Master's degree in Library Science from an ALA accredited school required with a second graduate degree in a specialty field preferred. Five (5) years professional library administration experience, in addition to five (5) years other professional library experience required. Experience with electronic library resources for teaching and learning, including on-line materials also required. University library experience preferred. Working knowledge of one or more world languages preferred. Understanding and ability to articulate the values and mission of Sacred Heart University. The successful candidate will be a seasoned, accomplished and consistent professional. A collegial team player with a proven ability to motivate, engage and work collaboratively at all levels. Excellent communication skills, both oral and written required. Ability to initiate, develop and execute actions in support of departmental and University objectives. History of successfully managing, motivating and inspiring staff, volunteers and constituents Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Application Instructions: Apply online, including Cover Letter, Resume, and References. Ecumenical in spirit and led by the laity, Sacred Heart University is dedicated to excellence in academics and to the Catholic intellectual and liberal arts traditions. We are looking for individuals who value the University's Catholic identity, tradition and spirit, and support its commitment to the intellectual and ethical development of our students. Sacred Heart University is an EOE/AA employer.
1.10.2010	Director of Library Services - Tunxis Community College. 12 month. Start Date: July 1, 2010. Qualifications: Master's Degree in Library Science and three years of related experience including one year of supervising others, preferably in a community college library setting. Demonstrated ability to perform and supervise a full range of professional library services with strong competencies in public services, reference research, technical services, collection development and instructional assistance in a higher education environment. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Responsibilities: This position works under the direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs. Position responsibilities include the following: Effective delivery of library services, development and organization of the library's resources, supervision, evaluation, training, development and direction of learning resource staff, budget, fiscal, and facilities management, and library assessment and evaluation. Minimum Salary: $66,231 approximate annually, plus excellent state benefits package. Application Procedures: Send letter of intent, resume, transcripts and the names of three references to: Tunxis Community College Human Resources Department, Reference: Director of Library Services, 271 Scott Swamp Road, Farmington, CT 06032-3187. Initial communication from Human Resources is via e-mail. All applications received will receive a confirmation email. APPLICATION DEADLINE: Application materials must be postmarked on or before February 8, 2010. Late applications will not be accepted. Visit the Tunxis Community College website: www.tunxis.commnet.edu. All applicants interviewed will be required to complete the unclassified application form. Tunxis Community College is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F. Protected group members are strongly encouraged to apply.
12.29.2009	Assistant Librarian in Library Services - Buley Library, Southern Connecticut State University. Search #: 10-027. Specialization(s): Collection Development; Acquisitions. Brief Description of Duties/Responsibilities: The Collection Development Librarian is responsible for guiding the growth of the library collections in support of the University's academic programs by coordinating the selection, acquisition, preservation, and de-acquisition of library materials in all formats. Works collaboratively with library faculty and administration to position collections for maximum use. Participates in resource allocation and planning. (This is a tenure track position.) Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited M.L.S. degree with minimum of two years of professional collection development/acquisitions experience in an academic library. Experience with integrated library systems, especially related to acquisitions functions. Experience with fund accounting and library budgeting practices. Knowledge of collection development principles and trends, including experience updating a collection development policy. Experience working with vendors and electronic content providers, including book vendors, publishers, and library consortia. Experience in financial, statistical, and accreditation reporting practices and making presentations. Must have excellent oral and written communication skills and be effective in working within a flat organizational structure. Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Innovative Interfaces ILS program, primarily acquisitions module. Experience supervising employees and/or student assistants. Experience working with a subject liaison program that includes working with teaching faculty. Familiarity with trends related to digital acquisitions. Familiarity with emerging cataloging principles. Familiarity with spreadsheet, preservation, collection assessment tools and authoring web pages. Application Process: Please submit Letter of Interest, Current Curriculum Vita, and Three References to: Dr. Christina D. Baum, Ed.D, Director, Buley Library, SCSU, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515. In order for your application to be given full consideration, all materials must be received by February 16, 2010. Position will remain open until filled.

School Libraries and Media Centers

Corporate / Special Libraries

Professional level positions listed here have salaries that meet or exceed the CLA recommended minimum salary guideline.

1.30.2010

Librarian (Head) - Connecticut Legislative Library. Connecticut General Assembly seeks a head librarian for its Legislative Library, providing professional nonpartisan assistance to legislators and staff. Successful candidate will participate in and oversee all aspects of library operations including reference, collection development, budgeting, supervision, evaluation, training, marketing, and strategic planning. Ideal candidate will have: strong reference background (federal and state government knowledge preferred); proficiency with legal resources, print and electronic; teamwork and customer service orientation; demonstrated leadership skills in a collaborative environment; excellent listening, oral, and written communication skills; demonstrated knowledge of professional library science principles and practices. Must be able to function well in fast paced environment and work extended hours. Requires an MLS from accredited program plus a minimum of seven years of relevant experience. Starting salary of at least $95,796 depending on experience, with excellent fringe benefits. Send cover letter and resume indicating salary history by February 9, 2010 to Librarian Search Committee, Office of Legislative Research, Room 5300, Legislative Office Building, Hartford CT 06106 or email libapplicant@cga.ct.gov; FAX 860-240-8469. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Jobs with salaries below CLA recommended minimum or unknown

Positions listed here are considered professional in nature but (1) have salaries that fall below the CLA recommended minimum salary guideline; OR (2) have not provided salary information.

About this Page

Scope

CLC posts library-related jobs from all types of libraries and other institutions in the state of Connecticut and from locations in MA, NY and RI within commuting distance of Connecticut. (Please note that out-of-state libraries must pay the non-member fee for listing positions; see Fees, below.) Custodial positions are not accepted. Clerical positions may be accepted at the discretion of the editor.

Organization

Jobs are divided into four general library categories - public, academic, school, and corporate/special - plus an additional category for all types of professional jobs with salaries below the CLA recommended minimum. Within each category, jobs are listed in alphabetical order by city/town in which the job is located. Job titles are in bold type; hiring institutions (e.g. libraries, towns, universities, school systems, corporations) are in purple.

Revision Schedule

This page is updated weekly. Ads with deadlines are removed once the deadline has passed. Ads without deadlines remain listed for one month. The date the ad was posted to this site appears at the beginning of each listing (e.g., 7.6.2008). When applying for a position that has been listed on the site for several weeks, you should consider contacting the hiring institution to ensure that the position is still open.

Submissions

CLC invites submissions of library jobs which fall within the scope of this page (see above). Submit jobs via email to Christine Sarrazin at csarrazin@ctlibrarians.org. Please include a salary or salary range. If you do not wish to publish the position's salary, please indicate in your email if it meets the CLA recommended minimum posted at the top of this page. This information need not be published in your listing. Professional-level jobs without salary information will be posted at the bottom of this page. CLC reserves the right to edit listings for length.

Fees

Libraries, schools, and other institutions that are members in good standing of the Connecticut Library Consortium, or are institutional members of the Connecticut Library Association, may place advertisements on this site for no charge. The fee for non-member institutions is $100.00 per advertisement. When submitting your ad, please provide a contact name, institution name, billing address, phone number, and email address for this purpose. To verify your institution's membership status, please contact Pattie Noren at pnoren@ctlibrarians.org.

What is a "professional" position?

Professional level positions in libraries include directors, department heads, and other management level positions; most positions that include "librarian" in the title (eg., children's librarians, reference librarians, teen librarians, catalogers/cataloging librarians, corporate/law/medical librarians, etc.); school library media specialists; and many more. Just because a hiring institution does not require an MLS for such positions does not mean they are not professional in nature. Positions with words such as "technician" or "assistant" or "clerk" in the job title are generally considered support staff and thus are exempt from the CLA salary guideline. For more information:

• Types of library jobs (from ALA)
• Librarians, Library Assistants, Library Technicians (from the U.S. Dept. of Labor)