Student Employment in the Libraries
The University of Washington Libraries employ UW students on an hourly basis in positions that are both challenging and responsible. The Libraries offer flexible work schedules, for both the Academic Year and Summer Quarter, at many convenient locations on our Bothell, Seattle, and Tacoma campuses. Student employees at the UW Libraries may apply for Libraries Student Employee Scholarships of $1,000 each.
To apply, read the job details carefully and follow the application instructions.
Current and recent positions
Seattle and Tacoma campuses are listed here only when openings are available, as applications are only taken for open positions. For information about Bothell jobs, see the Bothell Campus Employment page. If no positions are listed in this section, please check back later. Positions open throughout the year, most frequently before and after quarter breaks.
Additional Information
Hours of work are generally scheduled for a minimum of 10 and a maximum of 19.5 hours per week.
To be employed as a student, the student must be enrolled in a degree program and meet minimum enrollment requirements or qualify for "academic leave" status. Work policies and resources for student employment at the UW.
The University of Washington is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, and will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
International, DACA, and undocumented students.
Work Study
All of our jobs are Work Study eligible and may give preference to applicants with a Work Study award. All students are encouraged to apply. If you receive financial aid and have questions about Work Study, contact Work Study Administration.
Resumé and cover letter help
We strongly encourage customizing your resumé for the specific job you are applying for. For help, a great place to start is your campus career center.
- Bothell Career Services: resumé guides and individual help by appointment or drop in.
- Seattle Career & Internship Center: resumé guides, individual help, and access to 3rd party tools like Jobscan resume optimization.
- Tacoma Career Development and Education: resumé guides and individual help by appointment or drop in.