About the Libraries

Employment

What Employment Areas are Included in the Main Library System?

The Main Library System is known more commonly as The University Libraries, a team-based organization comprised of nine functional teams located at five sites on the main campus of The University of Arizona.  These sites are the Main Library, Special Collections, Science-Engineering Library, and the Center for Creative Photography. 

While all regular open positions at the University Libraries and Center for Creative Photography (CCP) are posted at the University's job site, UA CareerTrack, the coordination of recruitment, selection and hiring of the Main Library System's regular and graduate assistant employees is managed by the Libraries' Human Resources team.  Recruitment and hiring for student positons is managed by individual teams.

How Can I Get a Job in the Main Library System?

We encourage and welcome you to apply for suitable positions at the University Libraries by the appropriate method. 

  • To see the postings and apply for all Regular open postings at the University of Arizona go to UA CareerTrack.  To narrow the choices to the Main Library system, search for departments, "University Library (Dept. 1701)" and/or "Ctr. for Creative Photography (Dept. 1702)."
     
  • See the Student Employment webpage for information about undergraduate and graduate student positions, as well as Graduate Assistantships.
     
  • See the Temporary Employment webpage for information about temporary positions.

Where Can I Find More Information About the Libraries, Benefits and the Tucson Area?

  • Read the Joining the University Libraries Information Packet  for a description of the University Libraries' team-based organization, principles, compensation and other FAQ written for prospective employees.  (11-10-11vs)
     
  • Check out  Resources for Prospective Employees for a video and information about benefits, Tucson, relocation and other resources.
     
  • This University of Arizona brochure to showcases some of the things that make this University great.
  • The University of Arizona offers eligible employees an exceptional array of benefits and work/life support services.  Prospective employees are encouraged to review available benefits on the central UA Human Resources website.