COSLA Job BoardCOSLA maintains this listing of current employment opportunities at the nation's state library agencies, based on those that have been submitted by our members. Each listing includes the date on which it was added. Interested parties should pursue additional details via the individual state library agency. The State Library of Ohio is Hiring!State Librarian/Executive Director The State Library of Ohio is seeking a visionary leader as its next State Librarian. This highly impactful, dynamic position will serve as the Executive Director for the State Library of Ohio and will provide confident and inspirational leadership for statewide library services. The State Librarian will be responsible for administering all aspects of the State Library of Ohio’s people, facilities, and programs. Primary duties include budgeting, overseeing fiscal and strategic planning, legislative advocacy, marketing/public relations, human resources, workforce planning, policy/procedure development, and other related functions. In this role, the State Librarian will also develop strong relationships and collaborate closely with a variety of state agencies as well as with national and regional library organizations to further Ohio’s reputation of leading trends and innovation in library service. The ideal applicant:
Click here to learn more about the duties/responsibilities and how to apply. The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records is Hiring!Professional Development Consultant The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR) division is recruiting a Professional Development Consultant. The position is classified at the Librarian III level. The person in the position reports to a program manager within the Library Planning and Development division. The consultant will have many exciting opportunities to work with libraries throughout the state to develop, implement, and improve continuing education options for library staff, volunteers, and board trustees. The Professional Development Consultant is responsible for leading the development and implementation of continuing education programs for library staff statewide. This includes coordinating training sessions, workshops, and resources, as well as establishing and maintaining partnerships with local, state, and national organizations to enhance these initiatives. The consultant acts as a key resource, providing guidance and consulting services, while also managing the continuing education budget and overseeing grant programs. They assess and report on professional learning programs, making data-driven recommendations for improvement, and ensure effective communication with stakeholders. Additionally, the consultant represents NSLAPR in professional settings, participates in relevant committees, and stays current with national trends to continuously enhance their own professional skills and knowledge. The State Library seeks a good communicator who will thrive in an achievement-oriented, team-focused environment and who can contribute to and champion the goals of the agency. Click here to learn more about the duties/responsibilities and how to apply. Youth Services Consultant The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR) division is recruiting a Youth Services Consultant. The position is classified at the Program Officer III level. The person in the position reports to a program manager within the Library Planning and Development division. The consultant will have many exciting opportunities to work with libraries throughout the state to support youth, literacy, and family programming. While the Youth Services Consultant may perform a wide variety of duties, the position’s main responsibilities include the development and support of statewide youth, literacy, and family services programs in libraries, including program implementation, evaluation, and coordination. This includes establishing partnerships with local, state, and national organizations, providing training and consulting for library staff, and managing the state’s summer reading program. The position also oversees the youth services budget and grants, assesses and reports on program effectiveness, and maintains documentation and communication. Additionally, it requires representing the state library at professional events, participating in committees, and staying updated on national library trends and practices for continuous professional development. The State Library is seeking a good communicator who will thrive in an achievement-oriented, team-focused environment and who can contribute to and champion the goals of the agency. Click here to learn more about the duties/responsibilities and how to apply. The New Jersey State Library is Hiring!Library Development Director Reporting to the State Librarian, the Library Development Director provides internal and external leadership to library staff and libraries across New Jersey as a member of the State Library’s management team. The Library Development Director, as the head of the State Library’s Library Development Bureau, leads and directs the planning, development, improvement, strengthening, and management of statewide libraries and library services. Duties and Responsibilities:
Click here to learn more about duties/responsibilities and how to apply The Washington State Library is Hiring!Branch Librarian Branch staff maintains day-to-day library services and operations, performs collection management duties, participates in branch library program and assists other branches, and performs bibliographic and information searches and answers reference questions. We currently have three openings with the Institutional Library Services of the Washington State Library. One opening at the Stafford Creek Corrections Center in Aberdeen (SCCC-0407), one opening at the Clallam Bay Corrections Center in Clallam Bay (CBCC-0491), and one opening at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla (WSP-SC-0688). Click here to learn more about the duties/responsibilities and how to apply. Librarian Associate Under the supervision of the Branch Manager, this position is responsible for the delivery of library and information services to the incarcerated individuals, performing expert level library duties related to collection development, reference/information delivery, and automated circulation systems. We currently have 7 openings for this full-time position with Institutional Library Services (ILS) of the Washington State Library, and they are available in the following counties: Clallam, Mason, Grays Harbor, Snohomish, Spokane, and Walla Walla. Click here to learn more about the duties/responsibilities and how to apply. |
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