Associate State Librarian

This is a fulltime position located at the State Library in Baton Rouge, LA.

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy. 

A master's degree in library science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association followed by four years of experience in library services.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

Job Duties:
This position manages and administers the Library Development Division that provides consulting, training, and support to 340 public libraries (67 public library systems) in the state. This involves extensive contact with libraries, library trustees, and other departments within the State Library, and with government officials. This position is highly visible and requires workload coordination, strategic planning, and political savvy.

Position-Specific Details:
Appointment Type: This is a probational appointment.
Work Schedule: This is a fulltime position; travel may be required.

Louisiana is a State As a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.  

No Civil Service test score is required in order to be considered for this vacancy.  

To apply for this vacancy, click on the “” link and complete an electronic application, which can be used for this vacancy as well as future job opportunities. Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *

The Office of the Lieutenant Governor and the Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism are participants in the E-Verify system for identification and employment eligibility purposes. 
 
 Louisiana as a State, is a Model Employer for People with Disabilities.

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Pacee Wallace

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3^rd Street 

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone: 225-342-8202

pwallace@crt.la.gov