Join a collaborative team in one of Alaska's most beautiful academic libraries, where views of Auke Lake and the surrounding mountains create an exceptional place to work. The Egan Library at the University of Alaska Southeast is seeking a Library Assistant (Collections Support, Interlibrary Loan, and Outreach) to help connect students, faculty, and staff with the information and resources that support teaching, learning, research, and creative activities.
This multifaceted position spans technical services, public services, outreach, and digital collections. Primary responsibilities include supporting collections maintenance through copy cataloging and metadata work; coordinating interlibrary loan services and library events; contributing to the university's institutional repository; providing reference services; and assisting with library outreach, marketing, and social media. The breadth of the role offers an engaging mix of independent project work, public service, and collaboration, ensuring that each day brings variety and new opportunities to learn and contribute.
The successful candidate is highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to balance multiple priorities while providing outstanding customer service. They are comfortable learning new technologies and library systems, enjoy solving problems, communicate effectively, adapt to changing priorities, and are equally comfortable working independently or collaborating with colleagues. A curiosity about libraries, higher education, and helping others succeed will serve them well in this role.
Located in Juneau on Lingít Aaní, the Egan Library offers an inspiring place to work, surrounded by spectacular natural beauty and a welcoming team committed to student success, lifelong learning, and serving the coastal environments, cultures, economies, and communities of Southeast Alaska.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma and three years of progressively responsible relevant experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Technical knowledge of cataloging and metadata standards. Familiarity with database software and/or cloud-based applications in a library, museum, business or comparable environment.
Necessary to work some weekday evening shifts and weekend shifts. Reliable transportation is required.
Position Details:
This position is located on the University of Alaska Southeast Juneau campus. This is a full-time, non-exempt staff position complete with both a competitive salary and full employee benefits package . UA provides a generous compensation package that includes retirement options, annual leave, 12 paid holidays per year, tuition waivers for employees and family members, and affordable medical, dental and vision care coverage. New hires will be placed on the UA Staff Salary Schedule , Grade 77, based on education and experience.
We review applications on a rolling basis. Because we may close the posting once a sufficient pool of qualified candidates is established, we encourage early submission.
To view the full list of job responsibilities, please click HERE .
This position is part of a bargaining unit represented by the Coalition of Alaska University Staff for Equity (CAUSE)-UAW.
☎️If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Eleyna Whitson, UAS HR Coordinator, at ewhitson@alaska.edu
*To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.
The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at ua-ada@alaska.edu .
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The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.
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