Special Collections Librarian

SECRETARY OF STATE (DEPT OF STATE)
The mission of the Office of the Arizona Secretary of State is to provide services throughout the state to:
Preserve our history
Promote engagement; and
Protect the future
The office strives to achieve this mission by being trusted, accessible, innovative, and secure

1901 W Madison | Phoenix, AZ 85009

Salary: $24.7086 – 27.1409/hr ($51,393 - $56,453 yearly)

Grade: 20

** First Resume Review will be October 30th, 2026**

This position is supported by funding provided through the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) Grant Program. The position is established for the period of grant funding and is subject to funding availability, grant requirements, and project needs. Employment beyond the grant-funded period is not guaranteed.

The State of Arizona Research Library, a branch of the Arizona State Library, Archives and Public Records, seeks an experienced and service-oriented Librarian III - Special Collections Librarian to join our dedicated team in “Preserving Arizona, Providing Access.” Learn more about the Research Library here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./starl

The Special Collections Librarian plays a critical role within the State of Arizona Research Library team to establish a proactive service culture that ensures patrons have expedited, accurate, and relevant access to physical and digital collections that document Arizona’s history, literature, and government. This position manages the following special collections:

• Newspaper Collection The Research Library has the largest collection of historic Arizona newspapers in the state in print, microfilm, and digital formats.
• Arizona Collection The Arizona Collection is a continuation of the 1864 Territorial Library and houses a wide variety of books, periodicals, and vertical files related to Arizona’s history, government, culture, and people.
• Reading Arizona eBooks Reading Arizona (available on Over Drive/Libby) is a curated selection of nonfiction and fiction eBooks and audio books available to anyone in Arizona interested in Arizona topics and themes.

The Special Collections Librarian is responsible for the development, maintenance, digitization, and accessibility of these collections. The position serves as a subject matter-expert on the collections and supports reference services, outreach, and collaborative efforts with patrons, partners, and cultural institutions across the state.

The Special Collections Librarian actively participates in identifying, applying for, and executing grant-funded projects. Will serve as co-Project Director during active grant cycles of the National Digital Newspaper Program, a partnership between the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Library of Congress.

This full-time position reports to the Administrator of the State of Arizona Research Library, works collaboratively across Library Services and Archives divisions, and requires occasional travel. Background check, fingerprint card, and valid Arizona driver’s license required. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Collection Development and Maintenance

• Build and develop collections by research, selecting, and acquiring new materials in multiple formats.
• Work with vendors, organizations, and…