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Librarian 1

Salt Lake City, UT, United States (No Local)

To meet the needs of the Church, we seek to build teams that represent the diverse perspectives, broad life experiences and backgrounds of our global Church membership. With that in mind, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply.

Job Description

Church History Consultants work collaboratively as part of the Public Services team of the Church History Library to assist patrons in developing research strategies and navigating library collections and resources on-site and remotely. They provide this reference assistance via brief interactions and through ongoing consultation relationships with researchers working on long-term projects.

This consultant position requires relevant library and archives experience and knowledge of library practices, policies, and the state of library and archives fields. The position also requires excellent interpersonal and research skills, as well as subject matter expertise in multiple areas of Church history.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with patrons on-site and remotely to understand their research objectives, provide guidance on research strategies, and answer questions about the research process and Church History Library resources and collections.
  • Develop and maintain multiple areas of subject matter expertise on topics related to Church history.
  • Develop an in-depth knowledge of Church History Library collections and their usefulness to patrons.
  • Author and update online patron-focused content.
  • Participate in and present at professional academic conferences, such as the Church History Symposium and the Mormon History Association conference.
  • Assist the Public Services Team in building a knowledge base using digital tools.
  • Adhere to professional standards in library, archival, and intellectual property disciplines.
  • Understand and follow Church and Church History Library policies and procedures.
  • Network and build long-term working relationships with patrons, employees, and others in the library and archives industry.
  • Participate in complex reference and research projects as assigned.
  • Develop and coordinate library programs and activities.
  • Participate as a member of various committees, working groups, and project teams in the Church History Department demonstrating refined project management and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Work regular reference desk shifts and occasional shifts on Saturdays and evenings.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Master of Library Science or other related field (public history, history, museum studies, etc.)
  • Four years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to work collaboratively with a broad range of staff, departments, missionaries, and the public.
  • Demonstrated understanding of Latter-day Saint history and Church history resources.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to communicate complex research findings to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
  • Understanding and application of archival and library principles, practices, and standards and an understanding of how these topics are utilized by the Church History Department.
  • Professionalism, integrity, and the ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and project management skills.
  • Self-motivated, detailed, and results-oriented with team and/or project leadership experience.
  • Knowledge of electronic library and archival systems and tools.

Preferred

  • Fluency in one or more languages other than English.

About Us

Church employees find joy and satisfaction in using their unique talents and abilities to further the Lord’s work. From the IT professional who develops an app that sends the gospel message worldwide, to the facilities manager who maintains our buildings— giving Church members places to worship, teach, learn, and receive sacred ordinances—our employees seek innovative ways to share the gospel of Jesus Christ with the world. They are literally working in His kingdom.

Only members of the Church who are worthy of a temple recommend qualify for employment. Apart from this, the Church is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment decisions on any basis that would violate U.S. or local law.

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, national origin, color, gender, pregnancy, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or other legally protected categories that apply to the Church. The Church will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities.

  • Job Identification 373389
  • Job Category LR - Library, Research & Preservation
  • Posting Date 04/07/2026, 10:39 PM
  • Locations 15 E North Temple, Salt Lake City, UT, 84150, US (No Local)
  • Apply Before 05/01/2026, 05:55 AM
  • Job Schedule Full time
  • Regular or Temporary Regular
  • Worker Type Employee
  • Number of Openings 1
  • Qualificação de dignidade Must be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and currently temple worthy.
  • Anúncio/Mais informações Please note that this job posting may close at any time without prior notice. Find out more about the many benefits of Church Employment at https://careers.churchofjesuschrist.org.

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