Librarian

This is a full-time position located at the State Library in Baton Rouge, LA.

This position functions as a Documents and Reference librarian in the Louisiana Section with responsibilities for maintaining, organizing, and promoting the use of the historical collection of state documents. This position also provides in-depth research assistance to state agency officials and employees, institutional and public libraries as well as the general public.

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
• Reading

A master's degree in library science from a college or university accredited by the American Library Association.

The Louisiana Collection is a specialized, heavily used collection of Louisiana materials, including books, photographs, maps, microfilm, and a unique and historical collection of state documents. In addition to reference and research responsibilities within the Louisiana Collection, this position includes duties with an emphasis on the organization and management of the historic collection of state documents. This requires collection development and records management skills related to the print collection, as well as electronic documents.

The incumbent participates in the planning and delivery of reference training workshops and webinars. This position assists the Department head with maintenance, processing, and preservation of the collection.

• Perform in-depth and complex research using original source materials, online database searching and personal contact with experts throughout the state to answer requests for information from state officials, state agencies and employees, parish library staff, as well as authors, students, and other researchers and library staff worldwide.
• Have extensive experience and a strong working knowledge of the Collection’s books, periodicals, microform, government documents and specialized databases to deliver high quality and accurate public service.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills when dealing with researchers and experts in person, by mail, telephone and electronically.
• Work closely with Technical Services to facilitate the retrospective cataloging of older materials into the library’s catalog to improve access.
• Shelve the Louisiana Documents and review cataloging records for accuracy.
• Serve as liaison with the Recorder of Documents to develop plans for both print and electronic documents.
• Represent OSL at the Documents Advisory Council and attend all meetings.
• Develop special projects to increase access and awareness of this collection.
• Collaborate with the Department Head to ensure the long‑term integrity of the collection.
• Maintain withdrawal lists, compare items posted on Bayou Doc with holdings, and procure departmental supplies.
• Manage the Louisiana Digital Photograph index and label photographs for processing.
• Attend and participate in professional meetings, conferences, continuing education workshops.
• Promote use of Louisiana materials through publications and journal articles.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Develop and deliver reference training workshops for library staff from the 68 public libraries, institutional and academic libraries.
• Perform occasional overnight travel and outreach to state agencies.

Appointment Type: This position is being filled as a probational appointment. Current permanent status employees may be required to accept a probational appointment.

Career Progression: This position is in a Career Progression Group to a Librarian
3. Vacancies may be filled from this recruitment as a Librarian 1, 2, or 3 based on qualifications. Refer to the Class Specifications page for salary ranges, minimum qualifications and job concepts for each level.

Work Schedule: This is a full‑time position that reports in‑office. May…