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Student Positions and Internships

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 Positions – Seattle

When available, jobs are posted here. 

Open Positions – Tacoma

When available, jobs are posted here and linked from UW Tacoma Handshake.

Graduate GSA Student Positions

When available, jobs are posted here and linked from UW Handshake. These positions are Academic Student Employee positions covered by UW/UAW contract.

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

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. About the fellowship and application information.

Accessible Accordion - Staff

Librarian Positions

  • China Studies Librarian.
    • Notice of vacancy June 26, 2025. Applications received through Interfolio by 8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. PDT on Sunday, July 27, 2025, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling weekly basis at the discretion of the unit. Rank of Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian.
  • Metadata Librarian.
    • Notice of vacancy July 8, 2025. Applications received through Interfolio by 8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. PDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling weekly basis at the discretion of the unit. Rank of Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian
  • Cataloging and Metadata Librarian (suspended).

Classified and Professional Staff Positions

When available, jobs are posted on the UW Jobs website and linked from here.

Handshake: Jobs for UW Students

See additional campus listings on the UW Handshake site (follow links to “Campus Hourly/Work Study”)

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