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 Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives is Hiring!

Resource Management Analyst II
Location: Frankfort, KY
Salary: $3,394.14/monthly
Position Closes: May 2, 2024

It is the mission of the Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives to provide information access for the citizens, businesses, and agencies of the Commonwealth. In order to help the state maintain its competitive edge, the department offers comprehensive services which assure that our clientele has access to information resources: virtual, physical, and human. As one of 10 state agencies in the country to combine library, archival, and public records programs, the department is uniquely positioned to meet these needs.

We are seeking an analytical and customer service oriented individual to join our team as a Resource Management Analyst II. A passion for libraries, information literacy, and a dedication to quality customer service is highly preferred. Click here to learn more about duties/responsibilities and how to apply.


 The New York State Library is Hiring!

Library Development Specialist I
Location: Albany, NY
Salary: $88,639 - $111,897/annually
Position Closes: May 1, 2024

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Library Development Specialist 1 position in the New York State Library’s (NYS Library’s) Division of Library Development. Under the direction of a Library Development Specialist 2, the incumbent of this position will perform a variety of activities in a team environment which includes assisting in planning, regulating, coordinating, and developing statewide library services and providing consultant and advisory services to localities, libraries, and library systems on library-related governance, funding, legal, and policy matters. Click here to learn more about the duties/responsibilities and how to apply.

Senior Librarian
Location: Albany, NY
Salary: $66,527 - $84,496/annually

The New York State Education Department’s (NYSED) Office of Cultural Education is seeking candidates for a Senior Librarian (Technical Processes) position in the New York State Library (NYSL). Under the direction of the Associate Librarian (Technical Processes), the incumbent of this position serves as the Government Documents Librarian and is responsible for overseeing the New York State Document Depository Program and the regional Federal Depository System in New York State. Click here to learn more about duties/responsibilities and how to apply.


 The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is Hiring!

Youth Services Consultant
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $4,990.50 - $5,872.15/Month

The Youth Services Consultant performs highly complex, senior-level consultative work and reports to the Continuing Education and Consulting Manager, in the Library Development and Networking Division at the Texas State Library and Archives Commission. The Youth Services Consultant collaborates to ensure Texas libraries are knowledgeable about and have resources to implement youth services that meet the needs of their communities. The Youth Services Consultant also serves as a primary contact for internal, statewide, and national initiatives and projects relating to youth services. This position coordinates project goals with other division/agency programs and works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement. Click here to learn more about the duties/responsibilities and how to apply.


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.