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DigiPen

Temporary Library Director PT

Redmond, WA · On-site

$5K - $6K/mo

This part-time, temporary assignment begins June 15th, 2026 and ends September 30th, 2026. Duties and Responsibilities * Manage daily operations of the library. * Ensure excellent customer service.

City of Seattle, WA

Delivery Driver I - Library

Seattle, WA · On-site

$28.23 - $34.22/hr

Civil Service Exempt, Regular, Part-Time Job Number: IC #25-26 Department: The Seattle Public Library Opening Date: 01/08/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Position Description Invitation to Compete #25 ...

Osborn Consulting, Inc.

Technical Editor

Bellevue, WA · On-site

$35 - $50/hr

This will be a part-time, benefit-eligible role at 32 hours/week with the potential of developing ... Manages the Osborn template library, creating new, easy-to-use Word templates and revising ...

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Temporary Library Director PT

Temporary Library Director PT

DigiPen

Redmond, WA • On-site

$5K - $6K/mo

Part-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Located in Redmond, Washington, DigiPen Institute of Technology is a private college that offers undergraduate degree programs in Computer Science, Game Design, Digital Audio and Music, and Digital Art and Animation, as well as Master's degree programs in Computer Science and Digital Art.
DigiPen Institute of Technology has been ranked one of the top 5 game design schools in the country by the Princeton Review for more than a decade. To learn more, visit: https://www.digipen.edu/
Position: Temporary Library Director, PT
Reports to: Erik Mohrmann, Dean of Faculty
We are looking an enthusiastic, collaborative, and innovative Temporary Part-Time Library Director to help students, faculty, and staff obtain the information, materials, and equipment they need for their courses and assignments.
This part-time, temporary assignment begins June 15th, 2026 and ends September 30th, 2026.
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Manage daily operations of the library.
  • Ensure excellent customer service.
  • Supervise student Library Assistants.
  • Provide reference support for students and faculty both in-person and online.
  • Catalogue new materials.
  • Work with Computer Science faculty and DSS office staff to coordinate test proctoring for waiver and DSS testing.
  • Incorporate eBook MARC records into the catalogue to provide one-stop shopping for resources.
  • Introduce new students and faculty to LRC resources via orientation and class training sessions.
  • Create appropriate assessment activities for instruction sessions.
  • Develop instructional resources to augment instruction when appropriate (e.g., tutorials or Reference Guides).
  • Assist faculty in maintaining the Makerspace.
  • Market the LRC, library services, Tutoring Services, and the Makerspace to the DigiPen community.
  • Participate in institutional assessment as appropriate.
  • Fulfill interlibrary loan requests using OCLC.
  • Monitor meeting room reservation requests and complete reservations within the online booking system

Qualifications / Competencies
  • A Master's degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited program
  • Washington State certification as a librarian
  • One year of experience as a librarian, assistant librarian, or other similar position
  • Familiarity with the Library of Congress classification system
  • Experience using an ILS/OPAC and library cataloguing software.
  • Experience in a higher education setting and ability to provide guidance and support for faculty in a university environment.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate your efforts with multiple stakeholders.

This position supervises 5-10 part-time student workers
Salary Range
  • $5800 - $6400 monthly, depending on experience

Not benefits eligible.
Working Conditions:
This role will be approximately 24 hours per week. The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: Some lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling; some stooping, kneeling, and/or crouching; and significant fine finger dexterity. May need to lift up to 25 lbs. Generally, the job requires 60% sitting, 20% walking, and 20% standing.
Application Procedure:
Applications should include the following:
  • A cover letter
  • Current resume/curriculum vitae

Upon accepting an offer of employment with us, the candidate will receive an invitation for a required background check, employment verification, and 5-panel drug screen as a part of the hiring process.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Complete application files will be accepted on a continuous basis and remain active for 90 days. While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
DigiPen Institute of Technology reserves the right to extend application deadlines and/or not to offer advertised positions.
Equal opportunity is a priority of DigiPen Institute of Technology, as the institution is committed to fostering a positive learning environment for all. The Institute's intent is to hire the most qualified individuals for faculty and staff, attracting candidates from diverse backgrounds of race and ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, socioeconomic status, veteran status, nationality, culture, religion, and physical abilities. We are committed to broadening our candidate pool to include more diverse individuals and ensuring fairness in hiring by avoiding bias and determining criteria to judge all candidates prior to posting each new position.
Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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