The Position
| Job Title: | Libraries Assessment Student Specialist |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Seattle Campus – Assessment & Data Visualization |
| Rate: | $21.59 |
| Hours: | 10-15 hours per week |
| Positions available: | 1 |
| Date posted: | August 1, 2025 |
| Closing date: | August 22, 2025 |
| Start date: | October 8, 2025 (negotiable) |
Duties
- The student in this position provides support for core library assessment projects and data visualization work.
- Provides support for qualitative and quantitative assessment projects across the UW Libraries system. This work may include space assessment, qualitative observation, user interviews and surveys, data collection, note taking/data entry, meeting facilitation, and conducting environmental scans/literature reviews.
- Under the direction of the Assessment and Data Visualization librarians, support Libraries data work for staff and users including developing training materials and documentation, exploratory data analysis and communication of Libraries data.
- Under the direction of the Assessment Librarian, completes or contributes to other projects or Libraries committees and teams as assigned. Guided by the student’s interests and departmental needs, this position may provide the opportunity to explore professional development opportunities and to facilitate student-led projects.
Required Qualifications
- Interest in library assessment methods (including qualitative, quantitative, and participatory) as well as data analysis and visualization;
- Willingness to learn new methods, tools, and approaches;
- Strong communication and collaborative skills within a team and with users and project stakeholders;
- Ability to manage multiple projects, develop personal goals, and work independently and collaboratively;
- Commitment to contributing to a team that values critical approaches to assessment and data, reflective practice, and diversity, equity and inclusion.
Desired Qualifications
- Interest or experience with leadership, project management and/or collaborating with other students;
- Enrollment in the MLIS program at the UW Information School.
Other Job Details
Assessment staff collaborate with colleagues throughout the Libraries on projects to support the University’s mission.
Guided by our values, staff in the department provide leadership and support for qualitative and quantitative assessments designed to understand diverse user needs, guide decision-making, and improve support for teaching, learning, and research at the University of Washington.
How to Apply
Upload your cover letter and resume to the form above with your student NetID.
Note: In the cover letter, please include why are you interested in a position with Libraries Assessment & Data Visualization and what experience do you bring?
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Equal opportunity and accommodation information
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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