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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. Most positions require a UW Google (G Suite) account to apply; see "More info" for details.
Open Student Positions
- Preservation Student Assistant
- Posted August 31, 2021. Closes September 19, 2021.
- Central Circulation Services Student Assistant
- Posted September 3, 2021. Closes September 19, 2021
- Student Reference Specialist (Remote) - UW Tacoma
- Posted September 14, 2021. Closes September 26, 2021.
- Student Reference Specialist (Hybrid) - UW Tacoma
- Posted September 14, 2021. Closes September 26, 2021.
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.
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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
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Classified and Professional Staff Positions
- Interlibrary Loan and DDS Supervisor
- This position maintains the daily operations of the Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery Services unit at the ILL South location (Health Sciences Library). Closes September 21, 2021.
- Project Conservation Technician
- This position provides support for the conservation of works on paper and photographs as part of the grant-funded project, Sustainable Cooperative Conservation Services at the University of Washington. Closes September 19, 2021
- Evening and Weekend Technician (1.0 FTE)
- This position will process library materials; assist users at service desks; and, in the absence of supervisors, direct student assistants in maintaining the operations of the Odegaard Undergraduate Library. Closes September 3, 2021. NOTE: This is 1 of 2 technician positions currently available at Odegaard - job duties are identical, but schedule of hours is different. Apply to each separately for consideration.