Library and Archives Jobs in Oklahoma & Surrounding States
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Government Records Officer
Oklahoma Department of Libraries / OKC
Job Description: Under the direction of the Archives and Records Management Director, the Government Records Officer (Government Records Management Specialist I) is responsible for performing professional level records management services for the Oklahoma Department of Libraries’ State Records Management program. They will follow business processes and workflow strategies to assist state agencies in the efficient and economical management of records stored at the State Records Center. Additionally, the Government Records Management Specialist I processes public land survey corner records filings and requests from landmen in accordance with Title 65 O.S. § 3-119 and 65 O.S. § 3-120.
Deadline: April 8, 2026
Assistant Library Manager I
Metropolitan Library System / Edmond
Job Description: Under general direction provides leadership and direction for library staff at a medium-sized library. Assists with planning, organizing, and managing library operations, including supervising staff and volunteers. Assists users in the use of materials, equipment, and/or services provided by the library. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; and One or more years of supervisory experience; and One or more years of guest service experience. HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Studies or Library Science Guest service experience in a library setting. High level of comfort with computing, online databases, office productivity software and emergent technologies. Experience building sustainable community relationships. Experience in human services and/or working with at-risk populations.
Deadline: March 25, 2026
Children's Services Coordinator
Tulsa City-County Library / Tulsa
Job Description: Tulsa City‑County Library is looking for a creative, forward‑thinking leader to help shape innovative children’s services across our system. This role collaborates with library staff and community partners to support learning, literacy, and meaningful experiences for children and families. Help inspire the next generation of learners—apply today. The Children's Services Coordinator calls for a strong individual to coordinate and develop children’s services engaging with Tulsa County newborns through school-age children and the adults and agencies that support them. Strong organizational skills are required to manage systemwide children’s services from the Youth Services Department. For children’s services staff, this position: participates in stage one hiring processes; provides professional development; offers training resources and materials as well as one-to-one coaching. This position participates in producing funding requests and administers funds assigned for children’s services; serves as Tulsa City-County Library’s spokesperson in the community regarding children’s issues, programs and events; and provides development and leadership opportunities for the system’s children’s associates and librarians.
Deadline: March 25, 2026
Adult Services Librarian
Ponca City Library
Job Description: To plan, organize, and maintain Library materials and functions; to provide assigned library services including either reference services, adult services or circulation services; and to provide assistance to the Library Director as necessary.
For application consideration, candidates must hold a Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Library Science or a related field is preferred. Qualifications preferred but not required: Three years of increasingly responsible library experience and prior supervisory experience.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Youth Services Supervisor
Roswell Public Library / Roswell, NM
Job Description: The Roswell Public Library has an opening for a Youth Services Supervisor. We have several customized items created by the Burgeon Group including a car and boat that are designed to promote early literacy skill. We are in the process of creating an outdoor musical garden that include instruments from Percussion Play. Our ideal candidate works well in a team to serve both English and Spanish speakers. Job description found on City of Roswell website.
Interviews are first conducted via phone.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Research and Medical Education Librarian
Alice L. Walton School of Medicine / Bentonville, AR
Job Description: Research and Medical Education Librarian. Reports to: Senior Director of Library and Information Services. FLSA Classification: Exempt. Location: Bentonville, Arkansas (On-site). Who We Are: Founded in 2021, Alice L. Walton School of Medicine (AWSOM) is a nonprofit, four-year MD program that enhances traditional medical education with the arts, humanities, and whole health principles. The school’s culture embraces self-care to empower students to care for their own well-being as well as their patients’. The school’s state-of-the-art medical education facility is in Bentonville, Arkansas, on the Crystal Bridges campus, home to Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art and Heartland Whole Health Institute. The school has been granted preliminary accreditation status by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education. About the Position: Under the direction of the Senior Director of Library and Information Services, the Research and Medical Education Librarian plays a pivotal role in supporting the academic and research mission of the institution. This position combines instructional expertise with research support to empower students, faculty, and staff in their information-seeking endeavors. The librarian will develop and deliver information literacy instruction, provide in-depth research assistance, and collaborate with campus partners to enhance information services. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Support clinical faculty and affiliates through instruction, attending clinically relevant forums, and visiting clinical sites. Cultivate and sustain collaborative relationships with faculty, students, researchers, and staff in support of campus teaching, learning, and research. Collaborate with library, university, and hospital personnel on projects including grants, papers, poster presentations, research projects, or other creative undertakings. Design and present creative and practical instructional sessions and library outreach. Instruction would be expected to occur in person and online, in settings such as classes, workshops, webinars, and one-on-one and small-group meetings. Provide support with systematic reviews, expert searches, research consultations, meta-analyses, and other evidence synthesis projects. Keep current with trends in medicine and library services, and implement new services to provide research support for the School of Medicine. Build and maintain library support materials, including library guides, videos, Canvas course pages, discussion boards, chat service, and reference materials. Provide expert advice and support for students, faculty, and staff in using citation management tools, evidence synthesis tools, and supporting evidence-based practice. Demonstrate professional development and service through presentations, publications, and/or active membership in professional organizations. Some early evenings and occasional weekend library reference services as needed during key times of the year. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Qualifications and Requirements: Master’s degree from an American Library Association–accredited program, required. Minimum of two years of experience in academic, medical, or health sciences libraries, required. Experience providing instructional support to professional programs, required. Strong service orientation with excellent written and verbal communication skills, required. Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a diverse academic community, required. Additional coursework or degree in health sciences, education, instructional design, informatics, or a related discipline, preferred. Proficiency in conducting large-scale literature reviews, including scoping and systematic reviews, preferred. Evidence of innovation in promoting library services, resource utilization, and educational programming for medical students, faculty, and staff, preferred. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong teaching skills, a commitment to service, and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative academic environment.
Deadline: Open Until Filled
Oklahoma Library Association—Online Career Center
Tulsa City-County Library—Job Openings
Metropolitan Library System—Job Openings
Arkansas—Arkansas Library Association Jobline
Kansas—Kansas Library Association Job Bank
Missouri—Missouri Library Association Jobline
Texas—Texas Library Association Career Center
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American Library Association Job List—National and International Job Listings
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