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Open Interdisciplinary Research Services Student Specialist

The Position

Job Title: Open Interdisciplinary Research Services Student Specialist

Location/Department: Open Scholarship, Publishing, and Arts & Humanities (OSPAH) – Seattle

Rate: $22.37/hr

Hours: 10-15; Workdays are during the work week. Exact working schedule to be arranged upon employment.

Positions available: 1

Date posted: October 21, 2026

Closing date: November 4, 2026

Start date: As soon as possible

Duties

  • Working under the general supervision of the English Studies & Research Communication Librarian, the Open Interdisciplinary Research Services (OIRS) Student Specialist will provide citation management tools consulting and instruction. They will also support OIRS interdisciplinary events for student researchers and other programming or services as needed. They will do some combination of the following duties:
  • Provide citation management support to members of the UW academic community. Support includes reference consultations and the delivery of workshops and webinars.
  • Manage and create content for LibGuides on specific citation management tools.
  • Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
  • Option to provide UW Libraries chat reference services.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of interdisciplinary research-focused programs.
  • Assist in the support of interdisciplinary research-focused services, like helping with trainings in the Suzzallo Recording Studio.
  • Initiate or contribute to other projects as assigned–for example, developing new OIRS programming or assessment projects to learn more about OIRS consultation services.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree
  • Evidence of excellent communication, listening, and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to juggle projects, set priorities, and work with minimal supervision.
  • Ability to learn quickly and in a self-directed manner.

Desired Qualifications

  • Familiarity with at least one citation management tool (for example, Mendeley, Zotero, EndNote, and/or Refworks).
  • Enrollment in an iSchool graduate program.
  • Experience providing, or ability to provide, equitable service to a diverse community
  • Experience with and/or demonstrated commitment to providing in-person or online reference or instruction.
  • Strong interest in higher education and/or academic librarianship, learning spaces, and/or interdisciplinary research.

Additional Details

The UW Libraries Open Interdisciplinary Research Services, located on the ground floor of the Allen Library South and in the Suzzallo Libraries, provide a collaborative environment in which students and faculty can come together to share and discuss research, as well as get support for different steps of the research process: searching, writing, publishing and funding. TOIRS is a place to collaborate and connect with fellow students and faculty on research projects, a place for workshop and presentation opportunities, and a place for members of the UW academic community to discover what their peers and colleagues are researching.

How to Apply

The following supplemental materials are required. A single PDF or Microsoft Word file containing both items is preferred.

Please name your file using the following format: LastName_FirstName.docx/pdf
• Cover letter
• Resumé

Apply Now!

Upload your cover letter and resume to the form above with your student NetID.

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Equal opportunity and accommodation information

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [email protected].