This page displays open positions at Alliance member institutions.
Contact Elizabeth Duell to add new job announcements. Postings may also be shared on the Alliance email lists.
Disclosure: Generative AI is used in the process to identify and import these announcements from Alliance Google Groups. However, all of the content posted is unaltered from the original messages.
On This Page
The Evergreen State College: Director of Library Services
Position: Director of Library Services
Location: The Evergreen State College in Olympia, WA
The Daniel J. Evans Library invites applications for the role of Director of Library Services, which provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for library operations, services, and resources. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and academic leadership, this position aligns library strategy with curricular and institutional priorities, fosters innovation in information access and learning support, and promotes inclusive, student-centered services and spaces that reflect the values of Evergreen.
Reporting to the Vice Provost, this position leads Library Services as an instructional unit of the Academic Division and oversees the following operational and programmatic areas: Research Services, Circulation and Interlibrary Loan, Technical Service and Acquisitions, and Archives.
The library team is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of Evergreen’s mission which emphasizes collaborative, interdisciplinary learning across significant differences. We seek candidates whose work will contribute to Evergreen’s local and global commitment to social justice, diversity, environmental stewardship and service in the public interest. This includes supporting equitable and inclusive learning and working environments for our students, staff, and faculty. The Daniel J. Evans Library condemns discrimination in all its forms and works to continually improve its policies, procedures, and practices in this regard. In our daily work we seek to remove barriers and provide resources and services that are free and accessible, that represent diverse viewpoints, perspectives, and backgrounds, and to create an environment where everyone in our communities feels invited and welcomed.
Priority review date: December 9, 2025
This posting will be removed after December 9, 2025
University of Portland: Serials & Electronic Resources Specialist
The University of Portland, Clark Library invites applications for the role of Serials & Electronic Resources Specialist, a key position supporting student and faculty research across all academic disciplines. This full-time role is central to maintaining access to the library’s print and electronic continuing resources throughout their lifecycles.
Working closely with colleagues in Collection Services and liaison librarians, the person in this position will handle tasks such as ordering, invoicing, receiving, activation, subscription maintenance, and troubleshooting. This position plays a vital role in ensuring that the library’s collections remain accurate, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the campus community.
Reporting to the Collections Technology Senior Librarian, the successful candidate will be part of a collaborative and service-oriented team committed to excellence in resource management and user support.
We encourage applicants with experience in continuing resources and welcome students currently enrolled in library and information science programs to apply.
This posting will be removed after December 10, 2025
Clark College: Acquisitions Specialist
Clark College Libraries invites applications for the role of Acquisitions Specialist (Library and Archives Paraprofessional 4), a key position supporting the development and stewardship of the library’s collections. This full-time role is central to ensuring
timely acquisition, fiscal accountability, and equitable access to learning resources for students, faculty, and staff.
Working closely with colleagues in Technical Services, the college’s fiscal offices, and vendor partners, the person in this position will oversee daily acquisitions operations, including ordering, invoicing, and budget reconciliation. The Acquisitions Specialist
also maintains vendor accounts, manages library purchasing workflows, and prepares financial and statistical reports to support data-informed decision-making.
Reporting to the Technical Services & Systems Librarian, the successful candidate will join a collaborative, service-oriented team dedicated to supporting teaching and learning across the college. We encourage applicants who are detail-oriented and passionate
about equitable access to library resources to apply and become part of an inclusive and student-focused academic community.
Link to the full job announcement: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clarkcollege/staff/jobs/5124483/library-and-archives-paraprofessional-4-acquisitions-specialist
This posting will be removed after January 4, 2026
Chemeketa Community College: Part-time Adjunct Faculty
Location: Chemeketa Community College- Multiple Locations: Salem, OR & McMinnville, OR
Duration: Continuous - This is a part-time faculty pool for available assignments during the academic year. Applications are considered throughout the year and reviewed based on department need.
The Chemeketa Community College Library invites applications to join the Reference and Instruction Team. Part-time librarians are adjunct faculty whose duties include reference service, information literacy instruction, assessment, faculty outreach, and collection development. Depending on training and experience, additional responsibilities in circulation, cataloging, digital asset management, or library archives may be assigned. Part-time librarians will normally have a regular schedule each term (except summer term) of 6-12 hours a week and may also be asked to fill call-in shifts. The position reports to the Dean, Library & Learning Resources and works closely with the reference and instruction faculty group to ensure a high-quality educational experience for Chemeketa’s students at all locations and across all modes of instruction. Preference will be given to candidates who can work at both Chemeketa libraries (Salem campus & Yamhill Valley campus).
Apply here: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/chemeketacc/transferjobs
This posting will be removed after January 17, 2026