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Library Job List

The State Library maintains a list of open library positions, both in Iowa and beyond.

Submit current job postings that include job description, how candidates can apply, and deadline for applications (if applicable) to Emily Bainter at emily.bainter@iowa.gov. Listings will remain active until the application deadline or one month from the date posted to the Job List.

Current Openings

State Library of Iowa (Des Moines) Law Librarian Consultant
Posted: November 15, 2024 | Deadline: December 22, 2024 Learn More
Waukee, IA Public Services Assistant 2 (Part-time)
Posted: November 14, 2024 Learn More
Waukee, IA Children’s Librarian Intern – PT Temporary
Posted: November 14, 2024 Learn More
Waukee, IA Technical Services Manager (Full-time)
Posted: November 14, 2024 | December 3, 2024 Learn More
Branson, MO Adult Services Supervisor (Full-time)
Posted: November 14, 2024 Learn More
Maquoketa, IA Children's Librarian
Posted: November 8, 2024 | Deadline: December 6, 2024 Learn More
Dubuque, IA Circulation Services Manager
Posted: November 8, 2024 | Deadline: November 25, 2024 Learn More
Mobile, AL Library Director
Posted: November 7, 2024 | Deadline: December 15, 2024 Learn More
Ames, IA Youth Services Librarian
Posted: November 7, 2024 | Deadline: November 14, 2024 Learn More
Carroll, IA Adult Services Librarian
Posted: November 4, 2024 | Deadline: November 22, 2024 Learn More
Johnston, IA Library Clerk (Part-time)
Posted: November 4, 2024 Learn More
Des Moines, IA Community Resource Specialist
Posted: November 1, 2024 Learn More
Mapleton, IA Library Director
Posted: November 1, 2024 | Deadline: December 31, 2024 Learn More
Des Moines, IA Professional Substitute
Posted: October 30, 2024 | Deadline: November 13, 2024 Learn More
Council Bluffs, IA Library Assistant (Part-time)
Posted: October 30, 2024 Learn More
Swisher, IA Assistant Librarian (Part-time)
Posted: October 30. 2024 Learn More
University of Nebraska at Omaha Director of Research and Instruction Services
Posted: October 30, 2024 | Deadline: November 17, 2024 Learn More
Union, MO Branch Manager
Posted: October 22, 2024 | Deadline: October 31, 2024 Learn More
Knoxville, IA Library Director (Full-time)
Posted: October 8, 2024 | Deadline: November 1, 2024 Learn More
University of Iowa Law Library Head of Collection Services
Posted: October 4, 2024 Learn More

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ILOC 2025: Save the Date and Submit a Session Idea on Statistics & Evaluations
Oct 28, 2024, 3:38 PM
ILOC 2025 is set for Thursday, January 30, 2025! Iowa library directors and staff are encouraged to mark their calendars and consider submitting an idea for a session on statistics and/or evaluations. Learn More
State Library of Iowa Announces the 2025 All Iowa Reads Selections
Oct 17, 2024, 11:11 AM
The All Iowa Reads selections for 2025 were announced live today on Iowa Public Radio’s Talk of Iowa program with host Charity Nebbe. Learn More
State Library Welcomes IMLS Officer for 5-Year Site Visit
Oct 15, 2024, 4:05 PM
In late September the State Library welcomed Dennis Nangle, Senior Program Officer with the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) for a site visit to review IMLS-funded programs the State Library offers to Iowa libraries and the public. Learn More