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 Colorado State Library is Hiring

State Librarian
Salary: $135,000 - $175,000/annually
Location: Denver Metro, CO
Closing Date: August 28, 2026 @ 11:59pm MT

Colorado seeks an experienced, collaborative, and forward-looking library leader to serve as State Librarian. The Colorado State Librarian sets the vision for, and leads the implementation of, the Colorado State Library’s statewide programs, services, partnerships, and resource-sharing efforts to strengthen library service across Colorado. The State Librarian oversees library development, talking book services, state publications, institutional library services, statewide resource sharing, community outreach, state and federal grants, research, and emerging initiatives, and provides executive leadership for approximately 40 employees and an annual budget of approximately $10 million.

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The Delaware Department of State is Hiring

State Librarian
Location: Dover, DE

The State Librarian serves as the chief executive of the state library agency, the Delaware Division of Libraries, which sits within the Department of State.  The State Librarian provides strategic leadership for library development statewide. This role shapes policy, administers federal and state library funding, and champions literacy and lifelong learning for all Delawareans. 

The Division of Libraries manages the statewide Delaware Library Network for public libraries, the Delaware Library Catalog/Consortium, a multitype library catalog, and more for public, school, academic, and special libraries.

Strategic Leadership

  • Develop and execute a statewide vision for library services aligned with evolving trends, community needs, and Delaware’s goals
  • Advise key stakeholders and leadership on library policy and legislation, information access, and digital equity
  • Represent the state in national library organizations and federal grant programs

Agency Administration

  • Oversee agency budget, personnel, and operations
  • Direct administration of the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) and other federal/state grant programs

Statewide Services

  • Evolve the seamless connected library services with diplomacy and systems thinking, process management, and continuous improvement in alignment with Delaware’s goals
  • Support public, academic, school, and special libraries through training, and technical assistance
  • Lead initiatives in emerging technologies, literacy, and lifelong learning

Stakeholder Engagement

  • Advocate for library funding and legislation before the state legislature
  • Build statewide partnerships for  libraries with  educational institutions, government agencies, and community organizations
  • Engage diverse communities to ensure library services reflect the state’s demographics

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The State Library of Iowa is Hiring

CE Consultant
Salary: $59,945.60 - $91,208.00 Annually
Location: Des Moines, IA

The State Library of Iowa is seeking a dedicated and knowledgeable individual to serve as the Consultant for Continuing Education (CE) within the Library Support Network. This role is essential for managing the statewide Continuing Education and Endorsement programs offered by the State Library. This is a hybrid position based in the State Library administrative offices in Des Moines and requires occasional travel and driving throughout the state. This position reports to the Library Program Director. If you're a librarian with a passion for education and advancing the profession, we encourage you to apply.

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