Librarian 2 - State Library

State of Connecticut•Hartford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Connecticut State Library (CSL) is seeking an Electronic Records Analyst (Librarian 2-State Library) for the Office of the Public Records Administrator. This full-time, hybrid position involves directing a records management program for state agencies, quasi-public agencies, and municipalities. The role focuses on developing and implementing an electronic records management program, including policies, procedures, guidelines, consultation, and training. Responsibilities include managing electronic records (structured and unstructured data, email, social media), assisting in the development of an electronic content management system, and implementing the statewide records management program for all record formats. The position requires research, analysis, and recommendation of strategies for electronic records management, consultation with government officials, staying updated on technologies, assisting in policy development, developing training, identifying and mitigating risks to vital records, and implementing enterprise content management systems. The Connecticut State Library is an independent Executive Branch agency serving government officials, students, researchers, and the public, housing the State Archives, Office of the Public Records Administrator, and Museum of Connecticut History.

Requirements

A Master's degree in library science or information science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association
At least one (1) year of post graduate degree experience in a relevant area of professional library work
Considerable knowledge of professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisitions, cataloging and filing, bibliographic sources of information and library automation
Considerable knowledge of specialized functional procedures, areas of subject matter and/or principles of library administration
Interpersonal skills
Oral and written communication skills
Ability to analyze and solve moderately complex problems relating to library methods and procedures
Ability to utilize computer software

Nice To Haves

Experience providing electronic records management services within an organization
Experience with principles, standards, and guidelines of records management
Experience with electronic content management systems
Experience with digital preservation of electronic records
Experience delivering training and presentations in both individual and group settings

Responsibilities

Research, analyze, and recommend strategies and actions necessary to develop and implement an effective electronic records management program for state and local government agencies
Develop and implement program policies, procedures, processes, standards, and manuals for management of electronic records in accordance with program objectives and goals
Consult with and assist state and local government officials with electronic records management issues, including email and social media
Monitor and keep up-to-date with the latest technologies and standards related to electronic records management
Assist in development and revision of records management policies, procedures, manuals, and regulations governing public records in any format
Assist in development and revision of executive branch state agency and municipal records retention schedules
Develop and present both online and in-person training to state agency and municipal officials
Assist state agencies and municipalities with identifying and mitigating risks to essential (vital) records and responding to disasters
Implement the statewide enterprise content management system and services in coordination with the information technology bureau and state agencies
Work closely with subject matter experts in records related fields including but not limited to enterprise technologies, regulatory and legal enforcement, legislative development, and archives
Perform related duties as required
Answers complex reference questions utilizing reference tools of a specialized nature
Provides information referrals for legal, historical, genealogical and other special subject researchers
Operates a medium sized law library
Indexes legislative records and other specialized collections
Coordinates serials and holdings control
Performs original cataloging and name authority work for items of intermediate difficulty including Connecticut documents and monographs
May train assigned staff
May coordinate or conduct workshops
May serve as liaison to groups and organizations