Job Opening Title:
Rare Books Curator
Name of Employer:
University of Washington Libraries
Job Site Location (City AND State):
Seattle, WA
Application Deadline:
8:59 p.m. PDT/11:59 p.m. PDT on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 for priority review
Minimum Degree Requirement:
Graduate degree from a program accredited by the American Library Association or an equivalent graduate library science/information studies degree
Years of experience required:
five years post-MLIS professional librarian experience in an academic research library, special library, or museum
Salary Range:
$7,380-$8,080 per month
Job Opening URL:
https://apply.interfolio.com/187343
Job Description (if URL to posting not available). Include instructions for how to apply:
The Rare Books Curator provides vision, leadership, and strategic direction for the Rare Books and Book Arts Collection. Informed by emerging trends and developments in special collections, archives, and relevant scholarly fields, the Curator collaborates with library colleagues, academic departments, and local communities to ensure that collections, services, and programs align with professional best practices and effectively support teaching, learning, and research in an inclusive environment. A central component of this role is providing instruction including class sessions, workshops, and other hands-on engagements with primary materials.
The Curator leads the development, stewardship, and interpretation of the Libraries’ rare book collection, with strengths in book arts, the history of printing, nineteenth-century American literature, historical children’s literature, and other areas. The position fosters partnerships and develops programming with faculty, students, and campus and community partners. Through exhibitions, guest speakers, seminars, digital humanities initiatives, and other collaborative projects, the Curator actively promotes engagement with the Libraries’ rare book, print, and archival collections. In addition, the Curator cultivates, maintains, and strengthens donor relationships to advance philanthropic support for rare books and book arts initiatives.
To view the full description and apply, please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/187343