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Jobs at the California State Library

Work With Us

When you become eligible to work for the state (when you have passed an Open Examination), or if you are a former or current state employee, you can apply for a job at the California State Library. The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) lists these jobs for us on their website.

CalCareers Postings

Current Job Openings

  • Application Instructions

    You may send job applications to

    The California State Library
    Human Resources Services

    P.O. Box 942837, Sacramento, CA 94237-0001

    You may hand-deliver job applications to

    The California State Library, Human Resources Services
    California State Library Building

    900 N Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814

    All applicants must clearly indicate the basis for their eligibility in "Examination(s) or Job Title(s) for which you are applying" on the standard application form (STD678).

    All appointments subject to State Restrictions of Appointments (SROA) provisions. Surplus employees are encouraged to apply.

    Applications will be screened and only the most qualified candidates will be interviewed.

    For further information on employment at the State Library, email csljobs@library.ca.gov or call (916) 654-0202.

Intern

INTERNSHIPS

Learn about internship opportunities designed to give undergraduate students meaningful work experience as well as potentially college credit.

MORE ABOUT INTERNSHIPS
Volunteer

VOLUNTEER

Learn about current volunteer opportunities at one of oldest cultural institutions in California.

MORE ABOUT VOLUNTEERING

Currently scheduled examinations

For further information on employment at the California State Library, email csljobs@library.ca.gov or call (916) 654-0202.

Library Careers

For general information about careers in the library field go to American Library Association. For more specific information about California library careers go to California Library Association Career Center.

EEO Disclaimer

It is the policy of the State and the California State Library (CSL) to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified job applicants and employees and have a workforce representative of California's diverse population. All efforts to ensure a representative workforce are made on the basis of an individual's merit, efficiency, ability, and fitness consistent with the State civil service and merit system principles and regulations.