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 Library of Michigan is Hiring!

Continuing Education Coordinator - Library Consultant 12-P13
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Salary: $74,443.20 - $103,792.00/annually

Position Summary - Provides support and consultation to library staff throughout Michigan and participates as a team member for  library development statewide. Coordinates various statewide activities for the Library of Michigan within the Library Development department, including continuing education programs. Provides training and education to support Michigan libraries. The position advises the manager of Library Development and the Library Management Team on statewide library issues. The position represents the Library of Michigan at state and national levels, participates in pertinent professional associations and acquires continuing education essential to carry out job responsibilities.

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Library Consultant 14 (2 Positions)
Location: Lansing, Michigan
Salary: $78,353.60 - $110,884.80/annually

Position Summary - 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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 The Texas State Library and Archives Commission is Hiring!

Workforce Development Consultant
Location: Austin, TX
Salary: $5,270 - $5,703/ month

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.