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 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 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 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 State Library of North Carolina is Hiring!NC LIVE Executive Director 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. Click here to learn more and 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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