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Reference Assistant (Part-Time Temporary)

📍 Location
Seattle
⏰ Job Type
Full/Part Time
📅 Posted
June 16, 2026

About the Role

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Dean of Libraries, Learning Support, and Employee Development. The Reference Assistant (LAPP2) is a part-time, cyclical classified position. This position contributes to student-centered library services to a diverse campus community. As a member of a collaborative team providing student-centered library services, this position works under the general direction of library faculty assisting students, faculty, and staff at the library reference desk. This is a pre-professional position designed for currently enrolled students seeking an MLIS. The RA works with librarians to provide research help and answers to common questions as the research help desk. Additional duties may include participating in library instruction delivery and design, reviewing and verifying title lists, creating and updating research guides and other instructional materials, recommending titles for purchase, and assisting users with technology que...

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