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Initial Posting Date: 09/04/2026 Application Deadline: 09/20/2026 Agency: State Library of Oregon Salary Range: $5,193 - $7,968 Position Type: Employee Position Title: Government Documents Librarian Job Description: Now Hiring, Apply Today! Government Documents Librarian

The State Library of Oregon provides leadership and resources to continue growing vibrant library services for Oregonians. This position is part of the Government Information and Library Services program that provides quality information services to assist state employees in the efficient performance of their jobs and in more effective decision‑making for state government.

As the Government Documents Librarian, you’ll provide library services to State employees of Oregon and members of the public. You are responsible for reference services to users and coordinating responsibilities in the Oregon Documents program for the Government Information and Library Services division. Through providing reference services to customers, you’ll support the information needs of state employees as they perform their jobs in state service.

View the full position details, duties, and working conditions here.

An American Library Association (ALA) accredited Master of Library Science degree.

The ideal candidate will possess the following desired skills and attributes:

• Demonstrated cataloging and collection coordination experience working with government documents in a library or archive environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with little oversight, as well as in teams and to successfully work with a widely diverse group of individuals.
• Demonstrated ability to continuously learn and develop skills in a changing work environment and to assist teammates navigate through system and organizational changes effectively and positively.
• Demonstrated ability to develop instruction materials for adults in multiple formats and modalities.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize tasks, plan short- and long‑term projects, and adjust according to new information and feedback from supervisor and peers.

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Low‑cost medical, vision, and dental plans for you and your family.
• Additional benefits include life insurance, short‑ and long‑term disability, deferred compensation savings plans, and flexible spending accounts for health and childcare.
• Optional benefits including life insurance, disability, FSA, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off: 11 holidays, 3 personal business days, monthly sick leave and vacation leave that increases with years of service.
• Career Development: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
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• Public Service Loan Forgiveness: You may qualify for the PSLF program.
• Hybrid Work Opportunity: While orientation will be conducted in office, this role will be open to Hybrid work once trial service is completed. Terms of hybrid work and schedule will be discussed and agreed upon between the hiring manager and successful candidate.

This announcement is for one, full‑time, permanent, SEIU represented, Government Documents Librarian (Librarian) position and may be used to fill future vacancies. The salary listed is the non‑PERS qualifying salary range. If the successful candidate is PERS qualifying, the salary range will reflect an additional 6.95%.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Applicants who require VISA sponsorship will not be considered at this time. Finalists will be subject to a computerized criminal history check. Adverse background data may be grounds for immediate disqualification.

Eligible veterans and Oregon National Guard servicemembers (current and former) who meet the qualifications of the position will be awarded candidate preference. For more information, please visit Veterans Resources.

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