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 State Library of Iowa is Hiring!

Law Librarian Consultant
Location: Des Moines, IA
Salary: $57,616.00 - $87,672.00 Annually
Application Deadline: December 22, 2024

The employee in this position works in State Library: Law Library in Des Moines, Iowa, provides expert legal reference services, consults on library legal issues, and offers training to libraries across Iowa. This role requires a blend of legal research expertise, a commitment to public service, and a collaborative approach to supporting libraries and their communities.  Hybrid work may be negotiated once successful completion of the probationary period. The job duties of this position require the candidate to have the ability to travel, and work occasional evenings and weekends; and the ability and stamina for retrieving, carrying, and lifting legal materials in the multi-tiered law library with materials spanning all levels by way of climbing a spiral staircase.

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The Nevada State Library, Archives and Public Records is Hiring!

Professional Development Consultant
Salary: based on Grade

This consultant will work with libraries throughout the state to develop, implement, and improve continuing education options for library staff, volunteers, and board trustees. Click here to learn more about duties/responsibilities and to apply!

Youth Services Consultant
Annual Salary $64,414.80 to $95,630.40 

The consultant will work with libraries throughout the state to support youth, literacy, and family programming. Click here to learn more about duties/responsibilities and to apply!


 The New Jersey State Library is Hiring!

Library Development Director
Location: Trenton, NJ

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:

  • Manage the daily operations of the Library Development Bureau including statewide services, interlibrary loan, youth services, library law and regulations, trustee and director training, digital equity, and special projects.
  • Direct the development of program policies, goals, regulations, standards, and guidelines for public libraries.
  • Manage the provision of consultative services relative to library improvement and expansion throughout the state.
  • Work collaboratively with State Library managers to ensure the efficient and effective operation of the New Jersey State Library.
  • Provide direct supervision of and act as a mentor to five FTE professional staff members.
  • Oversee the statewide per capita aid program for public libraries.
  • Direct the collection, analysis, publishing, and dissemination of library statistics.
  • Encourage inter-library cooperation and resource sharing among all types of libraries.
  • Direct the monitoring and assessment of public libraries to ensure compliance with state laws, regulations, and guidelines.
  • Manage departmental budget; work with Business Office to ensure budgets are appropriate and sufficient for the work to be performed each fiscal year.

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 The State Library of North Carolina is Hiring!

NC LIVE Executive Director
Salary: $130,000 Annually

A high-profile position within the North Carolina library community and beyond, the NC LIVE Executive Director functions under the direction of the Executive Committee (EC) and in conjunction with the NC LIVE Librarians Council (LC). The Executive Director works with the EC and the LC to define and provide leadership for the organization; to implement strategic initiatives and programs; to build connection and collaboration among the staff and member libraries; and to seek new opportunities and funding sources in order to improve services to member libraries and their Communities of Interest. The Executive Director is also a leader among regional and national consortia, engaging in the International Coalition of Library Consortia (ICOLC) and other collaborative library communities.

The NC LIVE Executive Director builds, articulates, and champions the shared vision, mission, and values of NC LIVE. They work closely with and serve as staff to the NC LIVE EC and the LC, collaborating with the LC and advisory committees to establish priorities and objectives, design products and services, assess effectiveness, and ensure accountability. They build and maintain strong collaborative relationships with and between NC LIVE’s four Communities of Interest (public libraries, UNC System libraries, Community College libraries, and NC Independent Colleges and Universities libraries). They manage the organization’s staff, budget, and assets in accordance with LC guidelines, recommending policies and establishing operating procedures. The Executive Director coordinates the resource selection process in partnership with the Resource Advisory Committee and leads negotiation of contracts for licensed resources. They seek external funds for NC LIVE projects, and lead and manage the NC LIVE Foundation with oversight from the Foundation Board of Directors. The position meets regularly with library staff from each Community of Interest and represents NC LIVE to those communities, other networks and consortia, vendors, and the general public. They guide NC LIVE’s public relations activities and participate as an active and visible leader in statewide, national, and international library communities, contributing to developments in the field. The position reports to the NC LIVE Executive Committee and the Senior Vice Provost and Director of Libraries at NC State University, NC LIVE’s host institution. 

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 The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is Hiring!

Workforce Development Consultant
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $5,270 - $5,703/ month
Application Deadline: December 1, 2024

Are you enthusiastic about supporting library workers as they implement programs, services, and partnerships that address workforce development needs in their communities? Are you curious to learn more about Texas libraries and the communities they serve? Would you be interested in exploring and contributing to developments in workforce-related library services at the state and national level?

Consider applying for this position if you’d like to:

  • Connect and collaborate with library workers across Texas and support them as they address the workforce needs of their communities.
  • Collaborate closely with TSLAC colleagues and partners to coordinate learning opportunities for Texas library workers.
  • Continue to expand your knowledge of best practices in libraries.

Successful applicants will have:

  • A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
  • Experience in public services in libraries, adult education, or another area related to workforce development (such as adult literacy, job search assistance, career/job training, student transitions to college or career, labor market research and/or analysis, economic development, business development, entrepreneurship assistance, and business relationship management, etc.).
  • Experience presenting to groups.
  • Experience managing projects.

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 The Washington State Library is Hiring!

Branch Librarian
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $46,596.00 - $65,748.00 Annually

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
Location: Multiple Locations
Salary: $39,528.00 - $62,568.00 Annually

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.