Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian

Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian - Business Research and Instruction Librarian
Position Overview

Organization: University Libraries

Title: Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian - Business Research and Instruction Librarian

Position Details
Position Description

UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON LIBRARIES

The UW is ranked the No. 1 most innovative public university in the world by Reuters, which examines scholarly articles and patent applications. For more information, please visit the UW homepage. Serving all three UW campuses, the Libraries is an integral partner in the education, research, clinical care, and service mission of the University. Beyond the strength of its extensive collections and digital resources, the Libraries is recognized for its excellent programs and services, innovative learning and research spaces, faculty partnerships, global reach, assessment efforts and diverse award-winning staff. The Libraries is committed to integrating equity, diversity, inclusion and accessibility into all aspects of our work and organizational culture. Learn more about the UW Libraries online.

UW BOTHELL & CASCADIA COLLEGE CAMPUS LIBRARY

The Campus Library occupies Land that has been inhabited by Indigenous Peoples since time immemorial. Specifically, this campus is located on Sammamish Land from which settler colonists forcibly removed Coast Salish Peoples to reservations in the mid-19th century. Today, descendants of the Sammamish are members of several Coast Salish communities. A core value and commitment of the Library is to create an environment that recognizes and promotes diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. Most UWB/CC students are first generation college attendees or are from historically excluded groups. Library staff work collaboratively to provide inclusive, culturally relevant services and resources that reflect the diversity of our campus community.

The Campus Library is positioned as a key resource in supporting the teaching, learning, and research needs of the UW Bothell and Cascadia College communities and serves a combined FTE of about 8,500 students. The Library is a critical partner in fostering collaboration and services across the shared campus environment. The Library aspires to be a catalyst for UW Bothell and Cascadia College, with agile and innovative approaches to meeting the changing needs of our user communities.

THE POSITION

Under the general direction of the Director of Teaching and Learning Services and in consultation with the Head of Undergraduate Instruction, the Business Research and Instruction Librarian will collaborate with colleagues within the library and across campus to contribute to the library's in-person and online instruction and reference services, and to develop the library's collections.

As a member of a collaborative and supportive team of fourteen librarians, they will contribute to the library's Teaching and Learning program by collaborating with faculty to provide course-integrated information literacy instruction across the curriculum at Cascadia College and UW Bothell. They will develop, deliver, and assess information literacy instruction utilizing learning technologies, active learning strategies, and inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogies in support of student learning.

They will liaise with the UW Bothell School of Business and faculty teaching business and economics at Cascadia College. They may also help liaise with selected STEM fields at UW Bothell and Cascadia, such as data and/or natural sciences, yet to be determined and based on emerging unit needs.

This position is not tenure eligible. This position is represented by SEIU 925 – Libraries. Please see the SEIU 925 UW Libraries collective bargaining agreement for the Librarian promotion process. This position is eligible for hybrid work (on campus and remote).

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES (80%)

• Serves as a subject liaison to business curricula and degree programs. May also help liaise with selected STEM fields yet to be determined and based on unit needs.
• Provides classroom and online instruction in the library's curriculum-integrated information literacy program, both in their subject areas and in the library's first year and English Composition information literacy curricula at UW Bothell and Cascadia College.
• Provides research assistance to students, faculty, and staff at the Research Help desk and online, under the direction of the Director of Public Services.
• Selects print and electronic materials for the undergraduate and graduate business curricula, informed by the UW Libraries larger research collections and regional consortia, and under the direction of the Director of Collections Strategy.
• Plays an active role in planning and assessing library services.

SERVICE & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT (20%)

• Engages in professional development and service activities in pursuit of professional growth, promotion and continuing appointment, and to advance library services and initiatives.

RANK

Position will be at the rank of Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian, depending on qualifications and background. See the Rank, Status, Initial Appointments, Renewal of Appointments and Promotions of UW Libraries Librarians article in the SEIU 925 Libraries UW collective bargaining agreement for librarian rank appointment criteria.

BENEFITS

Librarians are academic personnel and participate in the UW Retirement Plan (UWRP) or the state's Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Plan 3. This is a full-time, 12-month appointment. Vacation is accrued at the rate of 26 working days per year; sick leave at the rate of 12 working days per year. No state or local income tax. A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found on our Benefits page. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

SALARY

The base salary range for this position will be $5,900-$7,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. Other compensation associated with this position may include a moving allowance.

ANTICIPATED START DATE

While we hope to fill the position by Spring quarter 2026, we are happy to work with the successful candidate to explore opportunities for an earlier or later start date.

Qualifications

Required

• Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and understanding of the contributions a diverse workforce brings to the workplace.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in working with students from diverse backgrounds, interests, and abilities who possess a wide range of educational goals.

Preferred

• Experience in online and in-person research and instruction services in an academic or library setting, including:
• liaison and collection development work,
• user centered public service philosophy, and
• familiarity with critical information literacy.
• Experience or demonstrated interest in current and emerging instructional technologies and online learning pedagogies for hybrid and online instruction.
• Experience, coursework, or demonstrated interest in business, marketing, business librarianship, or related fields.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance workload and competing priorities in a dynamic and highly collaborative environment where consultation, flexibility, creativity, and cooperation are essential.
• Demonstrated effective interpersonal and communication skills, and ability to establish and maintain positive and productive working relationships.
• Commitment to continually seeking improvement in practices, services, collections, and facilities.
• Demonstrated interest in engaging in scholarship or other professional contributions.

Instructions

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Applications received by 8:59 PDT/11:59 EDT p.m. on Thursday, October 30, 2025, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling biweekly basis at the discretion of the unit.

The following documents are required as part of your application for this vacancy:

• Cover letter (addressed to Laura Lillard, Director, Libraries Human Resources)
• Curriculum vitae or resume (include a telephone number, mailing address, email address and salary requirements)
• List of three references who are knowledgeable of your qualifications for this position, one of which must be your current supervisor (include telephone numbers, mailing addresses, and email addresses, and specify current supervisor)

• Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility (EDIA) Statement*

• UW Libraries Equity Diversity Inclusion Accessibility (EDIA) Statement Guidelines

Equity is a core value of the UW Libraries and an integral component of the Libraries Strategic Plan. We aspire to become a truly inclusive and equitable organization. We actively support the University in sustaining diversity, creating inclusive experiences for the UW community, and confronting institutional bias and structural racism. In your application, please include a separate statement of no more than 300 words that describes your potential or experience to support and contribute to the Libraries' commitment to providing equitable services and resources to all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, or veteran status.

Learn more about the University of Washington Libraries online.

For questions about this position, or questions regarding potential disability accommodations, please contact Laura Lillard at

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. Additionally, the University's Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member's academic profile and responsibilities.

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.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at or

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