Connecticut State Library News

Spend some time exploring the seat of state government through tours of Connecticut’s Supreme Court,  State Capitol and the Museum of Connecticut History.

Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Thursday, August 5, 2010

(recommended for children 8 and over)

Activities include:

• a scavenger hunt in the Museum of Connecticut History, where you will find exhibits that trace the growth of
the State and its role in the development of the nation
• visit the State Capitol’s Hall of Flags, which displays flags Connecticut soldiers have carried into battle, and
also learn about the legislative process
• join the Judicial Branch in celebrating the upcoming 100th anniversary of the historic Connecticut Supreme
Court courtroom by visiting and learning about the room where Connecticut’s most important legal rulings have
occurred

Schedule

Tours of the State Capitol/LOB (approximately one hour in duration)
210 Capitol Ave., Hartford
10:15 a.m.
11:15 a.m.
12:15 p.m.
1:15 p.m.
2:15 p.m.

Tour/Scavenger Hunt at the Museum of Connecticut History
231 Capitol Ave, Hartford
9:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m.
1:45 p.m.

Visits to the Supreme Court courtroom (approximately one hour in duration)
231 Capitol Ave., Hartford
9:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m.

Lunch will be available for purchase at the Legislative Office Building’s cafeteria from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

For more information, visit www.jud.ct.gov

Goodwin Tavern, Hartford, Connecticut

The Connecticut State Library has just added eight new towns to our online collection of historic homes from the WPA Architectural Survey, they are Hampton, Hartford, Hartland, Harwinton, Hebron, Kent, Killingly and Killingworth.

Digitized materials include survey forms and photos from the Census of Old Buildings in Connecticut. Also known as “The WPA House Survey”, the project took place from 1934 through 1937 under the Works Progress Administration (W.P.A.). The survey forms provide descriptions of nearly 5,000 buildings. Photographs were taken of most buildings and clipped to the survey forms. Some forms also include sketches of interior and/or exterior architectural details and a brief history of the building.

All State Library facilities will be closed from Friday, July 2nd through Monday, July 5th. Regular hours will resume on July 6th.

The Connecticut State Library is recruiting for a full time Public Services Librarian 1. The incumbent will work under the direction of the State Library Unit Head and be accountable for performing a full range of professional library duties and providing reference and public service in the Library. Weekend (Saturday) hours, on a rotating schedule, will be required for this position.

Duties Include: Assisting patrons in locating and obtaining information, in person, on the telephone, through correspondence, email or other electronic platforms; conducting research in response to patron inquiries; providing information on library activities, facilities, rules and services; explaining and assisting in use of reference sources, catalogs and indexes, in all formats; explaining and assisting in use of library equipment; working effectively and collaboratively with other library staff; may plan and direct or carry out special projects; may create and contribute content to Library web page; may conduct workshops; may serve as liaison to library groups and organizations; may compile reports and statistics; may supervise and/or train paraprofessional, clerical staff or summer work staff; and performing related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications Required: A Master’s degree in Library Science or Information Science from a library school accredited by the American Library Association. Knowledge of professional principles and practices of library science including classification systems, reference sources and techniques, acquisition, cataloging and filing, bibliographic sources of information and library automation; ability to formulate internet and database search strategies, knowledge of library administration principles and techniques; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; ability to analyze and solve problems relating to library methods and procedures.

Preferred Experience: Knowledge of a broad range of current and historical reference, bibliographic and collection development tools in both hard copy and electronic formats. Ability to lift materials or boxes weighing up to 25 pounds.

Apply: Interested candidates can send, by first class mail only, a State Application http://www.das.state.ct.us/EXAM/AppForm.pdf cover letter and resume by Thursday, July 8, 2010 to Teri Antonini, Human Resources Department, Connecticut State Library, 231 Capitol Avenue, Hartford, CT 06106. The starting rate for this position is $57,849 annually.

Candidates on the Reemployment/SEBAC lists will be given first preference in filling this vacancy.

Connecticut State Library is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.