The Position
| Job Title: | Suzzallo & Allen Libraries Student Reference Specialist |
|---|---|
| Location/Department: | Seattle Campus – Reference Services |
| Rate: | $21.59 |
| Hours: | 15 hours per week |
| Positions available: | 2 |
| Date posted: | August 12, 2025 |
| Closing date: | August 27, 2025 |
| Start date: | September 15, 2025 (negotiable) |
Duties
- Provides information and research help assistance to library users in person and online.
- Assists library users with printing and scanning equipment.
- Checks out library material and performs basic library circulation tasks.
- Contributes to other tasks and projects as assigned (examples may include: assisting with collection development projects, online research guides, or exhibits).
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree.
- Strong public service orientation and customer service ethic.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to juggle projects, set priorities, and work independently with minimal supervision.
Desired Qualifications
- Enrollment in the MLIS program at the UW Information School (as of September 2025)
- Interest in reference services and academic libraries.
- Experience and/or demonstrated interest in working with a diverse user population.
- Familiarity and comfort with searching electronic and print reference sources, and ability to perform advanced web searching.
- Experience in providing direct public service in a library setting, especially at reference, information, or circulation service points.
Other Job Details
Located at the heart of the Seattle campus, Suzzallo and Allen Libraries are the largest of the UW Libraries. Suzzallo and Allen Libraries serve a variety of users, including UW students, staff, and faculty; community users; and researchers from around the world.
This position combines in person work at the Information Desks in Suzzallo and Allen, as well as staffing our online chat reference service. This position offers graduate students an opportunity to supplement their education with practical expertise and skills that are transferable to future opportunities.
If you are excited about helping a broad spectrum of library patrons with their research needs, this is a great position for you!
How to Apply
Upload your cover letter and 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.
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