Library Jobs
Join Our Team
We aspire to become a truly inclusive and equitable organization. We actively support the University in sustaining diversity, creating inclusive experiences for the UW community, and confronting institutional bias and structural racism.
Student Positions
Applications are taken only for open positions. Open positions for the Seattle and Tacoma campuses are listed on this page (see the Bothell Library employment page for Bothell campus jobs). To apply, read the job details carefully and follow the application instructions.
Open Student Positions
- UWT Makerspace Student Technology Assistant - UW Tacoma Library
- Posted May 14, 2024. Closes May 28, 2024.
Graduate GSA Student Positions
When available, jobs are posted at the central UW employment website, with brief descriptions and links listed here. These positions are Academic Student Employee positions covered by UW/UAW contract.
There are currently no items in this folder.
Handshake: Jobs for UW Students
See additional campus listings on the UW Handshake site (follow links to "Campus Hourly/Work Study")
The link address is: https://uw.joinhandshake.com/login
Fellowships
- Joseph and Jill McKinstry Libraries Endowed Fellowship
- UW Libraries offers a unique fellowship to MLIS students at the iSchool that combines a scholarship with a paid work experience in the University Libraries system. The successful fellow receives a scholarship and an assignment in a University Libraries unit(s) based on the recipient's interests.
Internships
Internships allow selected candidates to further their education in a hands on setting. When offered, internships may be open nationally, or restricted to select educational programs. UW iSchool students should also see the iSchool Directed Field Work page: http://ischool.uw.edu/current/mlis/fieldwork-internships
There are currently no items in this folder.
Open Librarian Positions
- Resource Sharing and Collection Strategy Librarian
- Notice of Vacancy May 9, 2024. Applications received through Interfolio by 8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. EDT on Sunday, June 9, 2024, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling biweekly basis at the discretion of the unit. Rank of Senior Assistant Librarian.
- Computer and Natural Sciences Research and Instruction Librarian
- Notice of Vacancy April 17, 2024. Applications received through Interfolio by 8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 17, 2024, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling biweekly basis at the discretion of the unit. Rank of Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian.
- Business and Data Research and Instruction Librarian
- Notice of Vacancy April 17, 2024. Applications received through Interfolio by 8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 17, 2024, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling biweekly basis at the discretion of the unit. Rank of Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian.
- Head of Collections and Scholarship
- Notice of Vacancy May 31, 2024. Applications received through Interfolio by 8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling biweekly basis at the discretion of the unit. Rank of Senior Assistant Librarian or Associate Librarian.
Classified and Professional Staff Positions
- Conservation Specialist
- The Conservation Specialist performs complex conservation for the UW Libraries circulating collections and creates protective enclosures for both circulating and special collections. Closes June 14, 2024.