Library Careers
Check out employment opportunities at The Seattle Public Library and discover the benefits of working at one of our community’s leading institutions, where people of all ages, backgrounds and beliefs come together to share and explore their interests. Learn about our current job openings and recruitment processes, and find out how to apply.
Application Process
Candidates are invited to submit an online application with a cover letter and a resume in NEOGOV for a job opportunity listed below. (If no jobs are listed, there are no openings at this time.) To learn about additional employment opportunities, please go to the City of Seattle's Job Opportunities site.
Jobs for Librarians
Our reference librarians are generalists with a wide range of knowledge, but they may have special expertise in one or more subjects as well. Technical librarians work behind the scenes, where they select, catalog and care for books and other materials. Many of our staff members are fluent in languages other than English, which helps us serve our diverse community.
Invitation to Compete #03-26: Catalog Librarian
Technical and Collection Services
Central Library, 1000 4th Ave. , Seattle, WA 98104
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time, benefitted position (80 hours per pay period)
Salary range: $44.92 – $54.46 per hour
The work for this position will be completed over a five-day (Monday – Friday) schedule with scheduled hours between 7 am to 6 pm; Hybrid opportunity: in-office minimum of three (3) days a week. Option to work remotely two (2) days per week after a training period of approximately six months. Remote schedule subject to change depending on business needs.
This schedule is subject to change based on the Library’s current operational need. This position is a member of the bargaining unit represented by AFSCME. A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday.
This position is open to the public and employees of The Seattle Public Library. Candidates are asked to submit an application, cover letter and resume in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on February 2, 2026.
All Other Jobs
Many essential jobs within the Library do not require a library degree, and those positions range from administrative professionals and support staff, information technology professionals, drivers who transport books and other materials, to workers who maintain our buildings and grounds, and security officers who keep patrons and staff free from harm.
Invitation to Compete #06-26: Library Associate IV
Quick Information Services
Central Library, 1000 4th Ave, Seattle
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time position (80 hours per pay period)
Schedule:
Week 1: Wednesday 9:30am-6pm, Thursday 9:30am-6pm, Friday9:30am-6pm, Saturday OFF, Sunday OFF, Monday 9:30am-6pm, Tuesday: 11:30am-8pm
Week 2: Wednesday 9:30am-6pm, Thursday 9:30am-6pm, Friday OFF, Saturday 9:30am-6pm, Sunday 9:30am-6pm, Monday OFF, Tuesday 11:30am-8pm
Salary Range: $38.96 - $47.24 per hour
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. Hours will include weekdays, evenings and weekends. This is a fully in-person role. The schedules listed represent the Library’s current operational need and are subject to change. This classification is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library's employees. Please submit your online application, cover letter, resume and responses to the supplemental questions in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on February 7, 2025.
Invitation to Compete #05-26: Library Associate II
Borrower Services
Central Library, 1000 4th Ave., Seattle, WA 98104
Regular, FLSA non-exempt, full-time (72 hours per pay period)
Schedule:
Week 1: Wed 9am-6pm, Thurs OFF, Fri OFF, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-6pm, Mon 9am-6pm, Tues 11am-8pm
Week 2: Wed OFF, Thurs 9am-6pm, Fri 9am-6pm, Sat OFF, Sun OFF, Mon 9am-6pm, Tues 11am-8pm
Salary Range: $29.39 - $35.72 per hour
A pay period is two weeks in length that starts on Wednesday and ends on Tuesday. The schedule listed for this position is subject to change based on the Library’s current operational need and this position is part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees. Please read the How to Apply section of this bulletin for more information. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials in NEOGOV by 5:00 pm. on February 7, 2026.
Invitation to Compete #04-26: Intermittent Library Associate II
Central Library and Various Branch Libraries, City of Seattle
Intermittent, FLSA non-exempt, part-time, on-call
These positions may be deployed to any SPL location.
These positions will be assigned a maximum of 1040 hours per 12 month period.
This is a non-exempt, on-call employment opportunity. With the exception of sick leave, this classification is not eligible for benefits. In lieu of benefits, premium pay starting at 5% is applied in addition to the pay rate for this appointment based on hours worked.
Hourly rate: $29.39
Hours will include weekdays, weekends, and evenings. These positions are part of a bargaining unit represented by AFSCME. A pay period is two weeks in length.
This recruitment is open to the public and to The Seattle Public Library’s employees. Please read the How to Apply section of this bulletin for more information. Candidates are asked to submit their application materials in NEOGOV by 5:00 p.m. on February 6, 2026.
Please note: This recruitment may be used for up to 90 days following the closing date of this posting to fill Intermittent Library Associate II vacancies.
Student Assistant Program
The Student Assistant Program enables students who are enrolled in high school, undergraduate degree, vocational or G.E.D. programs to gain work experience in a public library. This employment program for teens and young adults promotes teamwork, service to the community, and provides valuable support for the Library.
Student Assistants work in the Central Library and in Library branches throughout Seattle. Their job duties vary by location and include sorting, shelving and retrieving books and other materials; processing materials for use; sorting and routing materials using the Dewey Decimal System and other alphanumeric filing schemes. In Library branches, Student Assistants may also be asked to check materials in and out, help staff provide service to Library patrons, and provide support duties.
Employee Benefits
We offer a benefits package that covers employees, their spouse or domestic partner, and dependents. Employee benefits include medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, retirement plans, generous vacation and sick leave policies and much more.