COSLA Job Board

COSLA 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 Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners is Hiring

Head of Library Advisory & Development
Salary: $85,967 - $132,295/Annually

DETAILED STATEMENT OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develops the agency’s federal LSTA long-range plan, prepares budget and programming requests for the LSTA program, and determines spending priorities from requests by reporting staff. Presents these requests to the Director, State Advisory Council on Libraries, and the Board of Library Commissioners for approval.
2. Coordinates activities of the State Advisory Council on Libraries including, but not limited to, ensuring the Council has a full roster, setting meeting dates and agendas, and ensuring that the Council has statewide multitype representation.
3. Assists the Project Manager/Grants Specialist with all federally required reporting, and coordination of federal staff site visits. Periodically works with Business Office staff and other states’ library agencies on selection of LSTA grant evaluation consultant(s).
4. Works with the Business Office and other states’ library agencies on selection of LSTA five-year plan consultants. Takes an active role in creation of the five-year plan. Monitors all LSTA activities to ensure compliance with the plan, federal law, and guidance documents from the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS).
5. Works closely with the Business Office staff to develop contracts for grants and programs, Requests for Responses (RFRs), Requests for Responses (RFRs), and other similar procurement vehicles.
6. Speaks publicly to state, municipal, and library officials about agency programs and policies; prepares reports; and maintains collegial relationships with representatives of other state agencies and organizations.
7. Prepares a monthly written report on unit activities for the Director and Board of Library Commissioners.
8. Works closely with the Communications Director to promote unit programs.
9. Develops and implements policies and priorities consistent with policies established by the Director and the Board of Library Commissioners and determines the most effective utilization of resources to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness of unit operations.
10. Directs and coordinates a comprehensive program for trustees, Friends of Libraries, and library foundations that provides information and workshops to assist in meeting their organizational and civic needs.
11. Recommends training and collaboration priorities by evaluating the information needs of public librarians, the ability of the unit to meet those needs, and the availability of human, fiscal, and equipment resources needed to effectively prioritize and facilitate services.
12. Evaluates the effectiveness of existing statutes and regulations as they relate to agency programs by reviewing written reports, agency statistical data, and legislative proposals, to determine what improvements are needed.
13. Contributes annual updates to the agency’s Internal Control Plan, and ensures procedures and methods are documented and followed by all unit employees.
14. Performs personnel functions for the Library Advisory and Development Unit in accordance with Commonwealth and agency policies by interviewing, selecting, and providing training for new staff, evaluating performances of direct reporting staff, resolving employee grievances, determining the need for and initiating disciplinary action in order to ensure adequate and competent staffing, and conducting performance evaluations of direct reporting staff.
15. Performs other Library Advisory & Development and agency duties as needed.

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 The Washington State Library is Hiring

Washington State Librarian
Salary: $140,000.00 - $160,000.00/Annually
Location: Thurston County – Tumwater, WA
Closing Date: May 7, 2026 at 11:59pm PST

The Washington State Librarian reports to the Deputy Secretary of State and serves as the State Library Director. This position works closely with the Secretary of State, executive team, and fellow directors across the Office of the Secretary of State. The position currently manages a Deputy State Librarian with strong administrative experience and the managers of three of the four programs of the State Library.

Primary Responsibilities

• Leads four major library programs and the staff that support them through the establishment of expectations based on the OSOS Core Values and the professional standards of the library community. Ensures staff meet or exceeds these standards through direct involvement while empowering staff to advance the goals of the State Library.
• Establishes and maintains strong relationships with partners and constituencies by seeking their input and advice while promoting collaborative efforts that maximize each program’s fiscal resources and staff.
• Manages all state, federal, and private grant programs to ensure their compliance with grant objectives and requirements.
• Develops, manages, and implements the Washington’s Library Services and Technology Act, a federal five-year plan to deliver library programs, services, and resources to Washingtonians.
• Oversees the State Library as a resource for state government and safeguards its role as a government documents repository, a state historical asset, and resources for all citizens about Washington history.
• Develops, plans, implements, and leads strategies that utilize emergent services and technologies to provide comprehensive public access to library materials, collections, and services to the public.
• Serves as a member of the Chief Officers of State Library Agencies (COSLA) and the Western Council of State Libraries.
• Works closely with the federal Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) leadership to ensure the needs of the state’s libraries are met.
• Serves as a thought leader on library topics and communicate with leaders in Washington and nationally about Washington’s vision of and goals for exemplary library services.
• Expands tabletop role-play gaming opportunities through libraries in partnership with Washington industry.

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 The Connecticut State Library is Hiring

Public Records Analyst (Librarian 2)
Salary: $78,296 - $101,215/year/Annually
Location: Hartford, CT

The Office of the Public Records Administrator is responsible for directing a records management program for all state agencies, quasi-public agencies and municipalities pursuant to CGS Section 11-8 and 11-8a. Under the general supervision of the Public Records Administrator, the Public Records Analyst will perform a wide variety of records management work which includes administering the Historic Documents Preservation Program for preservation and management of municipal records; municipal vault construction and modification oversight; and developing a records management program for state and municipal government agencies including policies, procedures, guidelines, consultation, and training. 

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The Nevada State Library, Archives & Public Records is Hiring

Management Analyst 3 - Library Data and Compliance Analyst
Salary: $70,282.08 to $104,713.20/Annually
Location: Carson City, NV

The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records (NSLAPR), a division within the Department of Administration, is seeking a Management Analyst 3 to serve as the Library Data and Compliance Analyst in Carson City. This position is responsible for providing compliance oversight, data analysis, fiscal insight, and policy guidance to support statewide library operations. Key responsibilities include administering library standards, managing staff certification processes, and tracking trustee training participation. The incumbent will maintain and analyze statewide library datasets, including the annual Public Library Survey, and produce reports and visual summaries for internal leadership and external stakeholders. Additionally, the analyst contributes to the Nevada State Data Center (SDC) by assisting state and local agencies in accessing and interpreting Census and demographic data. The role involves preparing, reviewing, and submitting contract and procurement documentation in coordination with authorized fiscal staff, monitoring program and grant expenditures, supporting strategic planning, and ensuring adherence to statutory and policy requirements. The position also develops internal risk assessments, collaborates across Library programs to align compliance, training, and program initiatives, and provides direct supervision of assigned staff, including performance feedback and evaluations.

Management Analysts conduct a variety of studies, research and analysis of management and administrative areas such as budgeting and financial analysis (versus bookkeeping); departmental operations such as forms, policies and workflow; legislative analysis; management research; and statistical and informational analysis. Incumbents make recommendations and assist in or implement new or revised procedures and systems.

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 The State Library of Wyoming is Hiring

Senior Librarian
Salary: $6,171.35 - $6,857.05/Monthly

The State Library is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader who believes in the power of libraries, information, and shared knowledge to ensure our Wyoming communities continue to flourish.

This position supports the administrative priorities of the State Librarian while helping shape the future of libraries across the state. Serving a key role in advancing the State Library’s mission, this leader promotes statewide library development, strengthens collaboration among libraries, and ensures equitable access to reliable, trusted information for all customers.

As a vital member of the agency’s Management Planning Team, this role provides strategic direction and high-level decision-making support and serves as Acting State Librarian when needed. The position also manages and implements federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) projects and funding, leveraging these resources to enhance library services, innovation, and outreach statewide.

The successful candidate will work closely with librarians, library boards, and library foundations, offering expert consultation on a wide range of topics that support strong governance, sustainable growth, and forward-thinking library services. This is an opportunity for a leader who values tradition and transformation alike—someone eager to champion libraries as living institutions where history, learning, and community thrive. 

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 The Colorado State Library is Hiring

Colorado State Librarian
Colorado Department of Education/State Library
Salary: $135,000 - $175,000

The Colorado State Librarian sets the vision for and ensures implementation of all activities of the Colorado State Library (CSL), including library development, resource sharing, talking books services, state publications, state institutions (including prison library facilities), community outreach, state and federal grants for library materials and services, research, and other programs that may be created or enhanced to improve library services statewide. The State Librarian oversees a staff of 40 employees, with an annual budget of approximately $10 million in state, federal, and other funds.

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The Library of Michigan is Hiring

Library Consultant 14
Location: Lansing, MI
Salary: $78,353.60 - $110,884.80 Annually

This position serves as the Recognized Resource for the administration of the Library of Michigan’s virtual library - eLibrary (MeL). The State of Michigan virtual library, MeL, is approximately a four million-dollar anywhere, anytime library for Michigan residents that provides a variety of resources to all Michigan residents and libraries. MeL includes dozens of licensed electronic databases; a statewide resource sharing platform that allows patrons from more than 400 libraries to borrow materials from other libraries; training for users; as well as tools and marketing to support the educational and library community’s use of the program. The various resources are provided to users via the MeL.org website as well as directly from vendors. The statewide program involves multiple vendors, contracts, and stakeholders across the state. The position is responsible for the development of the program’s vision and strategies while overseeing the implementation of work by all parties to meet program goals.

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