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How much do remote library jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for remote library in Vernon, CT is $72,946.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $57,000.00 and $85,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Remote Library position, and why are they important?

To excel as a Remote Librarian, you need a solid background in library science, information management, and research methods, often supported by a master's degree in library or information science. Familiarity with digital cataloging systems, online databases, and remote collaboration tools is typically required. Strong communication, self-motivation, and organizational skills help professionals effectively support users and manage resources virtually. These competencies are essential for providing high-quality library services and maintaining efficient access to information in a digital, remote environment.

What is a Remote Library job?

A Remote Library job involves providing library services and support in a virtual or online environment. Responsibilities may include cataloging digital resources, assisting patrons with research, managing databases, and facilitating virtual programs. These roles are typically performed from home or another remote location using digital tools and communication platforms. Remote librarians and library staff help users access information efficiently without needing to visit a physical library.

What does a typical day look like for a Remote Librarian?

A typical day for a Remote Librarian involves assisting patrons with research requests via email or chat, managing digital collections, updating online catalogs, and collaborating with academic staff or library teams through video meetings. You may also provide virtual instruction on information literacy or database usage, troubleshoot access issues, and curate digital resources relevant to users' needs. While the work is primarily independent, regular communication with colleagues and library users is common. The role offers flexibility but requires proactive time management and comfort with digital communication platforms.

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Library Technical Assistant

Library Technical Assistant

State of Connecticut

Hartford, CT • On-site, Remote

$28.01 - $36.02/hr

Part-time

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Introduction
The Connecticut State Library (CSL), Digitization and Digital Collections Services Unit (DDCS) is seeking two (2) part-timeLibrary Technical Assistants (LTA), to support its ongoing digital preservation and access initiatives.
As demand for online access to library collections continues to grow, the LTA will support the ongoing expansion of digitization initiatives that contribute to the long-term preservation of cultural resources and enhance public access to information.
WHAT WE OFFER
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  • Professional growth and development opportunities
  • A healthy work/life balance to all employees

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
  • Part-time, 34 hours per week
  • Monday through Friday schedule
  • First shift, 7:00 AM - 4:30 PM
  • Located in Hartford, CT
  • A hybrid schedule will be available based on business needs in accordance with the Telework Policy. The Policy can be found here. The exact schedule will depend on operational needs but has flexibility.

THE ROLE
This position plays a key role in helping CSL preserve and provide access to the agency's significant historic and cultural resources. Working under the direction of DDCS staff, the LTA performs a variety of tasks related to digitizing CSL materials and preparing them for long-term management within CSL's digital collections systems. These tasks include, but are not limited to:
  • Working on basic and intermediate digitization projects
  • Operating a range of digitization equipment and imaging systems in accordance with established technical guidelines and best practices
  • Editing, processing, and preparing digitized image files
  • Performing both single-item and batch ingests of digitized content into CSL's digital collections
  • Fulfilling special digitization requests

The successful candidate shall possess a high attention to detail, the ability to work independently and manage their time effectively, a willingness to learn new equipment, software, and procedures, and the ability to balance multiple projects at one time.
Selection Plan
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  • Meet Minimum Qualifications: Ensure you meet the Minimum Qualifications listed on the job opening by the job closing date. You must specify your qualifications on your application. The minimum experience and training requirements listed must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • Educational Credits: List your earned credits and degrees from accredited institutions accurately on your application. To receive educational credits towards qualification, the institution must be accredited. If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the contact listed below by the closing date listed on the job posting.
  • Resume Policy: Per Public Act 21-69, resumes are not accepted during the initial application process. As the recruitment process progresses, candidates may be required to submit additional documentation to support their qualification(s) for this position. This documentation may include: a cover letter, resume, transcripts, diplomas, performance reviews, attendance records, supervisory references, licensure, etc., at the request and discretion of the hiring agency.
  • Preferred Shift/Location: Select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • Timely Submission: All application materials must be received by the job posting deadline. You will be unable to make revisions once you officially submit your application to the State. Late submissions are rarely accepted, with exceptions only for documented events that incapacitate individuals during the entire duration of the job posting. Request exceptions by emailing DAS.SHRM@ct.gov (Opens in a New Window).
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  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class.
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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)
In the State Library, a state college or university or a state agency this class is accountable for performing a full range of supportive and/or paraprofessional tasks in any function of the library including acquisition, cataloging, interlibrary loans, reference and circulation.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES
  • Circulates books and other library materials using manual and/or automated systems;
  • Performs catalog maintenance activities such as filing, transferring, updating, revising and withdrawing cards/files;
  • Retrieves bibliographic information from automated library systems for circulation, interlibrary loan or copy cataloging purposes;
  • Receives and processes orders for print and non-print materials;
  • Performs and/or supervises performance of stack maintenance activities including sorting, shelving and shifting of material;
  • Assist patrons in locating and using library materials and equipment;
  • Compiles statistics on particular function of library;
  • Pulls and organizes library materials for binding;
  • May enter bibliographic information onto automated library systems;
  • May process interlibrary loan requests by filling those received from other libraries and/or searching for and requesting materials from other libraries;
  • May instruct and supervise students and others in performance of library activities;
  • May check in books and other library materials;
  • May process invoices;
  • May be responsible for monitoring student hours and payroll for those assigned;
  • May correspond with vendors, publishers and library patrons as required;
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY
  • Knowledge of
    • library science techniques and practices;
    • library classification systems;
    • recordkeeping procedures;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to operate automated library systems.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - GENERAL EXPERIENCE
Two (2) years of experience in library work.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED
Two (2) years of college training equalling sixty (60) semester hours with at least twelve (12) semester hours in library science may be substituted for the General Experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience using a book scanner to digitize library materials
• Experience conducting quality review of digitized image files
• Experience using software to edit digitized image files
• Experience adding content to collections in a digital repository
• Experience handling fragile library materials
Conclusion
AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
As 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. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

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