Careers at the California State Library

Join Our Team in 3 Easy Steps

To begin your career with the California State Library, you need to visit the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) CalCareers website and following these basic steps:

Step 1: Create an Account

Sign up to create your personalized CalCareers account. Your account will help you manage the entire process from start to finish. From your account you can take state civil service examinations, store your application, apply for multiple job vacancies, track your application status, and save your resume all in one place. 

Step 2: Take an Exam

Even before the job you want is advertised, you can take an examination and if you pass, you are eligible to start applying for jobs. If you are new to state employment and you haven’t taken an exam yet and you find the job you want, you will need to take an exam before you can be hired unless the job specifically states that you can be appointed without taking an exam. Generally, you must have passed an exam and have list eligibility before the job vacancy’s final filing date. Find the exam bulletin to see the minimum qualifications needed and application instructions on the CalCareers Exams/Assessment webpage.

California State Library Examinations Currently Being Offered

  • Librarian
  • Senior Librarian
  • Supervising Librarian I
  • Supervising Librarian II
  • Library Programs Consultant
  • Library Technical Assistant I
  • Library Technical Assistant II

Is the examination you need not listed? Check the CalCareers Exams/Assessment webpage to see if the examination is being offered through the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) or you can contact us at exams@library.ca.gov or (916) 654-0202.

Step 3: Apply for a Job

You only need to fill out one application, and you can use the same application to apply for multiple job vacancies. Or you can create two or three applications, tailoring them to different jobs. You can also upload other attachments, if needed, such as resumes, statements of qualifications, and writing samples. Job postings will describe desirable qualifications, include duty statements, note the salary range, and tell you how to apply and what to include in your application package for that job. Be sure to read it thoroughly. Once you submit an application package for one of our vacancies, if we like what we see, we will call you for an interview.

Career Opportunities at the California State Library

See our job listings on CalCareers.

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

Additional Information

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

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.

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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.