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Library and Archives Jobs in Oklahoma & Surrounding States

The Jobline features employment opportunities at public, academic, and tribal libraries, along with archives and cultural institutions, serving both Oklahoma and regional audiences.

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Librarian

Ralph Ellison Library / OKC Metro Library System

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

Adult Library Specialist

Watonga Public Library / Watonga

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

Branch Manager

Pioneer Library System / Purcell

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

Children’s Librarian/Library Assistant

Stroud Public Library / Stroud

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

Librarian [Cataloging]

Tulsa Community College, Metro Campus  / Tulsa

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

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

State Librarian

Colorado State Library / Denver, CO

Job Description: State Librarian – Colorado State Library (CO) Colorado seeks an experienced, collaborative, and forward-looking library leader to serve as State Librarian, guiding statewide library development, resource sharing, accessible library services, institutional library support, state publications, grants, research, and partnerships that strengthen library service for communities across the state. The State Librarian leads the Colorado State Library, a unit of the Colorado Department of Education, and oversees approximately 40 employees and an annual budget of approximately $10 million in state, federal, and other funds. The Colorado State Library (CSL) supports libraries and library-related services across Colorado through statewide leadership, consultation, professional development, resource sharing, and programs that expand access to information and learning. Guided by strategic priorities focused on learning for all, resource sharing, professional development for library staff, and services to underserved populations, CSL works in collaboration with library staff in all 64 counties to support equitable service for Coloradans. The next State Librarian will join CSL at a time of opportunity, with responsibility for sustaining essential statewide services, strengthening partnerships across Colorado’s library ecosystem, stewarding state and federal resources, and supporting libraries in their response to changing community, educational, technological, and access needs. Recent CSL impact includes: • Distributing more than $2.9 million in State Grants to Libraries funding to support collections and technology; • Funding and supporting the SWIFT resource sharing platform used by 123 small, rural, and institutional libraries to borrow and lend over 110,000 items annually; • Reaching 97% of all types of libraries through grants, and supporting nearly 40 state-run institutional libraries; • Offering more than 9.0+ million pages through the Colorado Historic Newspapers Collection; • Providing access to 54,144 titles and 184,781 items in the State Publications Collection; • and circulating more than 765,000 items through the Colorado Talking Book Library. Colorado offers a dynamic and varied statewide service landscape, from growing Front Range communities to rural, mountain, agricultural, Tribal, and plains communities with distinct needs and strengths. For a library leader committed to access, collaboration, and responsive service, the state offers meaningful opportunities to support libraries that serve as essential educational, cultural, and civic resources across all 64 counties. Responsibilities include providing statewide leadership, support, and vision for libraries and library-related institutions across Colorado; fostering a cooperative and team-based environment for staff; overseeing resource sharing, grants, research, and other statewide services; creating and implementing the Library’s budget in cooperation with fiscal leaders; and advising the Commissioner, Chief External Relations Officer, leadership teams, and others on library matters.

Deadline: August 28, 2026