Posted: Aug 19, 2026
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State Librarian

State of Michigan - Lansing, MI
Full-time
Salary: $56.58 - $76.92 Hourly
Application Deadline: Oct 18, 2026
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Position is located at the Library of Michigan, 702

West Kalamazoo Street, Lansing, MI. Hybrid flexible schedule of in-person and

remote work arrangement.

The State Librarian serves as chief administrative officer, provides critical leadership, and directs strategic, financial, operational, and personnel activities of the Library of Michigan; is a member of the department’s leadership team and the deputy superintendent’s admin directors leadership team; serves as secretary on the Library of Michigan’s advisory Board of Trustees; and serves as a board member of the Library of Michigan Foundation. The state librarian is the guardian of the quality of library services statewide and actively facilitates cooperation among and between libraries of all types within the state and with library related organizations.

Position Description (Download PDF reader)

Job Specification (Download PDF reader)

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Required Education and Experience

 

Please

review the job specification and the position description for the full list of

responsibilities, required education and experience, and knowledge, skills, and

abilities.

 

Alternate Education and Experience

 

Equivalent

combinations of education and experience that provide the required knowledge,

skills, and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis.

 

Additional Requirements and Information

 

Some positions

may require a current or past possession of a Michigan's teacher's certificate

or one comparable to the one issued in Michigan.

Your submittal

is considered complete with the following required documents:

  • Completed Application
  • Resume (entered or attached to the job posting)
  • Official copy of transcripts (when necessary)