Library and Archives Jobs in Oklahoma & Surrounding States

Job Description: Northeastern State University (NSU) is Oklahoma’s oldest institution of higher learning and encompasses campuses in Tahlequah, Broken Arrow, and Muskogee, as well as online programs. The main library is in Tahlequah, the capital of the Cherokee Nation. Located in the scenic Ozark Mountains, Tahlequah is a short drive from the Tulsa and Northwest Arkansas metropolitan areas. The Broken Arrow campus is situated in a thriving suburban setting and also houses a fully-staffed library. The NSU Libraries seeks an E-Resource Management Librarian for its Technical Services Department. This newly revised role will provide leadership and expertise in managing the full lifecycle of the NSU Libraries’ electronic resources, including online databases, e-journals, e-books, and streaming media. The position may be based at either the Tahlequah or Broken Arrow campus.

Deadline: October 5, 2026

Job Description: Oversees implementation, data collection and evaluation of programs, services and collections related to the Signature Service areas for the Pioneer Library System. Aligns departmental efforts in support of the PLS Strategic Plan. Supervises a team of staff and provides staff support across the system. Provides outstanding and high-level customer service to all customers; manages departmental budgets and works under the direction of the Director of Community Engagement and Learning. Performs other duties as assigned.

Résumé alone is not sufficient; completed online application form is required. To apply for this position visit www.pioneerlibrarysystem.org – click About, Careers link at top of page.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: Are you a leader who thrives on building community, inspiring teams, and shaping what a public library can become? The Eastern Oklahoma Library System is seeking an innovative, energetic Branch Manager to guide the Tahlequah Public Library. Located in the heart of the Cherokee Nation and home to Northeastern State University, Tahlequah is a thriving, growing community where education, culture, creativity, and collaboration come together. The Tahlequah Public Library plays an important role in that community—bringing people together and creating opportunities for everyone to learn, create, and succeed. As Branch Manager, you will do more than oversee library operations. You will collaborate with a creative and energetic team, strengthen community partnerships, and help shape a vibrant library where learning, technology, culture, creativity, and community come together. You will work alongside employees and community partners to embrace new ideas, deliver exceptional patron experiences, and create a workplace where employees are supported, empowered, and encouraged to excel. If you are a strategic, collaborative, and results-driven leader who believes in the power of libraries to strengthen communities, we invite you to help us Imagine More. Standard Schedule: 40 hrs. per week; includes some evenings and Saturdays. Branch Manager II: Beginning salary $61,152.00 Plus an excellent benefits package. Background check required. Applications must be submitted online.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: Under general direction, this position performs a variety of professional librarian duties including providing information and assistance to customers of all ages; planning, scheduling, and presenting programs and/or services; performing reference, readers’ advisory services and bibliographic instruction; building relationships with community organizations; providing technology instruction; engaging in civic participation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: Education and Experience: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited college or university in Library and Information Science. HIGHLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES: Enthusiasm for public service and the ability to work well with a diverse audience. Knowledge of current trends in library services. Experience building community partnerships. Experience working with makerspace technologies.

Deadline: September 3, 2026

Job Description: The Adult Library Specialist is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering library services, programs, and resources for adult patrons. This position promotes lifelong learning, literacy, technology skills, and community engagement through innovative programming, collection development, outreach, and excellent customer service. The Adult Library Specialist works closely with library staff, community organizations, and patrons to ensure the library remains a welcoming and valuable resource for adults of all ages.

Deadline: October 1, 2026

Job Description: The manager of Purcell Public Library has the opportunity to lead an energetic and creative staff in Purcell, a fast-growing and family-focused community, and provide world-class customer service. In addition to supervising staff and overseeing a diverse collection, the branch manager is responsible for aligning branch programming and initiatives with the overall strategies and goals of the Pioneer Library System. As a leader in the civic and business community, the branch manager works to build and advance partnerships with organizations that support our mission. THE LIBRARY SYSTEM The Pioneer Library System, as its name reflects, helps people explore life’s pathway. Whether developing new skills, transitioning to new technologies, or finding another great book, PLS acts as a catalyst in the lives of our customers and communities. Since becoming the first multi-county library system in Oklahoma in 1958, PLS has led the state and the industry in innovation and service. Our 12 libraries continue to inspire innovation, engagement and learning in our communities. PLS helps our customers explore life’s pathways in several ways. We work to expand our services, finding innovative ways for area residents to secure access to library services. We mobilize to provide an experience that enables customers to take the library with them wherever they go. We accelerate to expand the library’s digital collection and increase the number of customers accessing e-content. We inspire, viewing our role in early literacy and youth and teen education as paramount, PLS seeks the broad-based participation of families through spaces and experiences that inspire. And we will lead the digital revolution by utilizing technologies to increase internal productivity and reduce costs, and we will expand and support digital opportunities for our customers. THE BENEFITS The Pioneer Library System offers a strong benefits package. Employer-paid health, dental, group term life and long-term disability insurance as well as a defined contribution retirement plan. Employee-paid vision care insurance, short-term disability and other optional insurance plans, and a 457b retirement plan option. To promote the health and well-being of staff members, full-time employees are provided with generous mental health & wellness, and paid annual vacation leave in addition to nine paid holidays annually. Pioneer supports multiple training and professional development opportunities for all staff.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description: Grant-funded (temporary) part-time position, $15.50/hr., lasting the rest of this year, to help with Rt. 66 Family programming and general library duties. Successful candidate will have experience working with children and crafts, be fully computer literate, have ability to read analog clock, cursive writing and cash handling; knowledge of Dewey Decimal System or genealogy research a plus. Must be able to pass a background check.

May become a permanent, full-time position after 1 year. Qualified candidates should have a college education and library experience.

Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description:  Salary $59,848.00 - $65,085.00 Annually Location Tulsa, OK Job Type Full-time Job Number 3860F-04-26 Department Library Opening Date 04/17/2026 Work Schedule 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday - Friday Campus Metro Job Summary Assists patrons in the use of library resources and services, maintains the library collections, and supports information literacy through one or more specialized librarian roles. Essential Duties Catalogs materials for both the library and college archives collections. Ensures institutional continuity by maintaining a reciprocal backup relationship with the Systems Librarian and engaging in ongoing cross-training in systems functions. Actively collaborates across the institution by serving on library and college-wide teams and committees and maintaining liaison relationships with faculty in assigned academic disciplines. Leads and oversees technical services staff responsible for cataloging and materials processing. Maintains expertise in cataloging standards and library systems; proactively evaluates, implements, and supports new and emerging technologies. Provides training and ongoing guidance to library staff on the use of the catalog and library systems. Maintains the organizational structure and content standards for college-wide and departmental SharePoint sites. 

Deadline: Open Until Filled

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