Library Manager 3

The State Library of Louisiana inspires and supports literacy and lifelong learning for all Louisianans through access to information, strengthening communities, supporting exceptional library services, and preserving Louisiana’s heritage.

The State Library of Louisiana, its Board of Commissioners and staff value:

• Equal access to information for all citizens,
• The literary and cultural heritage of Louisiana,
• Intellectual freedom, and
• Reading

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 is responsible for maintaining a collection of 1.2 million items of specialized materials and the building, maintenance, and preservation of its collections.
• This position requires extensive knowledge of preservation practices and standards to properly preserve, arrange, and describe collections.
• This position is responsible for selecting items for the Louisiana Collections that include, but are not limited to, books, maps, audio, video, microform, art, etc.
• This position takes a lead role in establishing, creating, and maintaining a digital archive for historic photographs, and serves as the administrator for the State Library's Collections in the Louisiana Digital Library and queries about usage.
• This position serves as Copyright and Preservation Librarian for the State Library.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: This position is being filled as a promotional appointment. Applicants must be current classified employees of DCRT to be eligible.
Work Schedule: This position is a full-time position that reports in-office at the State Library.

Location: This is a full-time position located at theState Library in Baton Rouge, LA.

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

How To Apply:

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.

*Information to support your eligibility for this job title must be included in the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education). Resumeswill notbe 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. 

For further information about this vacancy contact:

Pacee Wallace

Department of Culture, Recreation, & Tourism

1051 N. 3^rdStreet 

Baton Rouge, LA 70802

Phone: 225-342-8202

pwallace@crt.la.gov