The Position
| Job Title: | Library-Access Services Assistant |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Tacoma Campus |
| Rate: | $16.66 |
| Hours: | 10-19 hours per week Varied Shifts: Monday-Friday as early as 7:30 a.m., and as late as 8:30 p.m. |
| Positions available: | 4 |
| Date posted: | August 19, 2025 |
| Closing date: | August 29, 2025 |
| Start date: | September 8, 2025 (negotiable) |
Duties
- Shelve, shift, and locate library materials for patron use.
- Staff public service desks, providing quality customer service.
- Check books, equipment, and technology in and out for patron use at the Circulation & Service Desks.
- Provides users with information about library policies, services, and procedures.
- Assist patrons by answering directional and informational questions.
- Uses the library catalog to perform basic bibliographic searches.
- Processes document delivery and interlibrary loan requests by scanning materials.
- Prepare outgoing mail, process incoming mail, and library materials for Inter-library Loan.
- Assists staff in closing the library across two buildings.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
- Enrolled UW student.
- Able to work until closing for each quarter employed.
- Able to work independently.
- Pays attention to detail.
- Punctual.
- Able to lift up to 40lbs
- Ability to perform routine tasks.
- Able to commit to agreed-upon work schedule.
- Must be able to work during finals week.
Desired Qualifications
- Strong customer service skills.
- Work study award strongly desired.
How to Apply
Upload your resume to the form above with your student NetID.
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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.
The University of Washington prohibits sex discrimination and sex-based harassment in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns, make complaints, or direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator. Notice of nondiscrimination.
The University of Washington is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at least ten days in advance at: 206.543.6450/V, 206.543.6452/TTY, 206.685.7264 (FAX), or [email protected].