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University of Washington: Metadata Librarian

Position:

Metadata Librarian

Location: 

University of Washington, Seattle, WA

Overview: 

The University of Washington Libraries seeks a Metadata Librarian to oversee metadata creation and maintenance for the Libraries’ digital collections. Reporting to the Co-Interim Heads of the Metadata & Cataloging Initiatives Unit, this position will contribute to strategic planning for digital collections and develop workflows for metadata creation and quality assessment. The successful candidate will have the capacity to thrive in an exciting, fluid, future-oriented Libraries environment, and to respond effectively to changing needs and priorities.

Apply here: 

https://apply.interfolio.com/169948

Priority review date:

Applications received by 8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, will receive priority review. Applications received after this date will be reviewed on a rolling weekly basis at the discretion of the unit. 

 

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This posting will be removed after August 6, 2025

University of Idaho: Copy Cataloging Assistant

The University of Idaho Library’s Discovery & Acquisitions Unit is hiring a Copy Cataloging Assistant. Under the general supervision of the Electronic Resources Manager, the Copy Cataloging Assistant performs specialized acquisitions and copy cataloging functions as well as other related duties as assigned.

 

Learn more by reviewing the full job posting at https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/49015. This position is open until filled. Applications received by 08/06/2025 will be given first consideration.

 

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This posting will be removed after August 6, 2025

University of Idaho: Interlibrary Loan Supervisor

The University of Idaho Library is hiring an Interlibrary Loan Supervisor.  This full-time staff position leads and directs resource sharing services, including interlibrary loan lending and borrowing, article scanning, digitization requests and document delivery. This position supervises staff and student employees and is responsible for maintaining and improving timely and efficient resource sharing through effective management of employees and optimization of workflows, including but not limited to adoption and implementation of automated software solutions. The incumbent receives, searches, verifies and processes requests from university patrons and partner libraries; communicates with internal and external stakeholders; and assesses policies, procedures and workflow to ensure an effective and efficient operation. The Interlibrary Loan Supervisor serves within the Discovery and Acquisitions Unit.
To view the posting and apply, please visit: http://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/hr/postings/48512
Advertising Information: https://www.uidaho.edu/governance/equal-opportunity/hiring/advertising 

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This posting will be removed after August 17, 2025

Western Oregon University: Library Technician 2

Job Title: Library Technician 2

The Western Oregon University Library is accepting applicants for full-time Library Technician 2. Applicants should have knowledge of established library procedures to provide a wide variety of technical duties in support of library services including affordability and accessibility efforts, events, building maintenance, and special projects. The Library Technician 2 exercises independent judgment, resolves problems of limited complexity, and implements rules, policies, and procedures. 

For more information or to apply: https://cdn.wou.edu/hr/files/2025/06/S2528-Job-Announcment.pdf

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This posting will be removed after August 27, 2025

Western Oregon University: Access Services Assistant, Library Technician 3

Job Title: Access Services Assistant, Library Technician 3

The Western Oregon University Library is accepting applicants for full-time
Access Services Assistant, LT3. Applicants should have advanced proficiency in multiple library-specific computer applications, e.g., integrated library systems (ILS), database applications, institutional repositories, content management systems, interlibrary loan platforms.  Primary duties include arranging service hours and
staffing, circulating materials among WOU patrons and other libraries and administering such sharing, attending to technology, and contributing to student-centered and inclusive library spaces. An upper-intermediate proficiency (B2 in the CEFT scale) or higher in Spanish is strongly preferred.


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This posting will be removed after August 27, 2025

University of Puget Sound: Science & Interdisciplinary Studies Librarian

Are you passionate about science, information literacy instruction, and reference services?  Consider applying for the Science & Interdisciplinary Studies Librarian position at the University of Puget Sound!

The University of Puget Sound is a liberal arts college where over a third of undergraduate students are majoring in STEM fields.  A new core curriculum encourages interdisciplinary exploration. Three graduate programs in the health sciences round out the science offerings.  The Science and Interdisciplinary Studies Librarian position provides reference and research consultations; curriculum-embedded information literacy instruction to undergraduate and graduate students; library outreach to students and faculty; and participation in team-based projects.

More information about the position, including directions on how to apply, can be found here: 

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This posting will be removed after September 22, 2025

Portland State University: Social Sciences Librarian

The Portland State University Library seeks an enthusiastic Social Sciences Librarian to join the vibrant community of Oregon’s most affordable and diverse research university.

The Social Sciences Librarian is a tenure-track faculty position that serves as part of a dynamic instructional program; provides reference and information services; consults and collaborates with scholars; and selects information resources to support the instructional and research needs of a diverse institution. This position serves as the liaison to academic units such as Public Health, Urban Studies and Planning, and Politics and Global Affairs, and other social sciences departments, depending on the needs of the Library. 

https://jobs.hrc.pdx.edu/postings/47886

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This posting will be removed after October 1, 2025