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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.

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Open Student Positions

Clinical Research & Data Services Student Specialist -HSL
Posted November 20, 2023. Closes: December 3, 2023.
Preservation Student Assistant- Preservation Services
Posted November 20, 2023. Closing December 7, 2023.

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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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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Open Librarian Positions

Science and Engineering Librarian
Notice of Vacancy November 15, 2023. Applications received through Interfolio by 8:59 p.m. PST/11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 15, 2023, 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.
Executive Director, Network of the National Library of Medicine (NNLM), Region 5
Notice of Vacancy November 1, 2023. Applications received through Interfolio by 8:59 p.m. PST/11:59 p.m. EST on Friday, December 1, 2023, 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 Associate Librarian or Librarian.

Classified and Professional Staff Positions

Night and Sunday Technician
This position processes library materials; assists users at service desks; and, in the absence of supervisors, directs student assistants in maintaining the operations of the Odegaard Undergraduate Library. Closes December 13th, 2023 [extended].
Processing Archivist
Under the general direction of the Interim Director of Special Collections, the Processing Archivist works closely with the Accessioning Archivist to identify, organize, and process collections for all curatorial collecting areas. Posted October 5, 2023; open until filled.
Accessioning Archivist
Under the general direction of the Interim Director of Special Collections, the Accessioning Archivist works closely with the Processing Archivist to identify, organize, and process collections for all curatorial collecting areas. Posted October 5, 2023; open until filled.