Marriott Library Jobs

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those who may not have followed a traditional educational or professional path. We are interested in identifying and interviewing candidates with experience and expertise that will contribute to advancing our mission to provide everyone with access to information resources and educational opportunities.

Academic Librarian


Science and Engineering Librarian

Come work in a student-centered library with a team that excels in supporting the teaching and research mission of the University of Utah. The J. Willard Marriott Library seeks to recruit two tenure-track librarians who will enrich and strengthen our organization. We seek qualified applicants with broad knowledge in science and engineering. The Librarians will develop, implement, and assess learning experiences concerning library research tools, methods, and strategies. They will also build connections with academic programs to increase engagement with library resources and services, as well as manage library collections and services to meet research and curricula needs. Working in conjunction with faculty and staff in the library and across campus, the librarians will help set the direction for STEM teaching, engagement, and outreach.

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Benefited Staff Positions


Director of the University of Utah Press

The University of Utah Press is located at the J. Willard Marriott Library, at the heart of the university’s academic community, on a growing campus with an expanding student population.  The Press publishes and disseminates scholarly books and other printed and recorded materials of significance to Utah, the region, the country, and the world. To further its mission, the University of Utah Press seeks a dynamic leader to advance its award-winning program and to advocate for the Press in a rapidly-changing scholarly publishing environment. 

The successful candidate will provide strategic direction, fiscal oversight, and forward-looking executive leadership to the Press.  The director manages six full-time staff and reports to the Alice Sheets Marriott Dean of Libraries; works with the senior editor and acquisitions staff to set publication priorities and monitor the development of new book projects; and as a member of the library’s Executive Committee and the Dean’s Cabinet, helps develop and approve library strategies and policies. Business savvy, political acumen, and diplomacy will be essential in all aspects of this role.  

Work Location: Relocation to the Salt Lake City, Utah, area is required and will be financially supported by a moving allowance. This position is currently designed as a hybrid of on-campus and local remote work. The telecommuting arrangement will be based on the position’s needs and authorized at the discretion of the Dean of Libraries.

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ARC Coordinator

The Automated Retrieval Center Coordinator will be responsible for maintaining the accurate movement of materials into and out of the Automated Retrieval Center (ARC), a high-density robotic storage facility within the J. Willard Marriott Library that houses more than 1.5 million items. This position will serve as the primary point of contact for ARC operations and will work collaboratively with library departments on material transfers and special projects. We are seeking a problem solver who can work with colleagues to ensure that resources are accessible, fulfill requests, and support library inventory initiatives.

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Student Positions


Please note: For the Marriott Library to be able to appropriately monitor hours worked, part-time employees are generally asked to restrict their work with the University of Utah to Library employment only, unless an exception is granted. Please contact Jake Davis for questions about this policy.

There are no open student positions at this time. This page will be updated when a student position becomes available, so please check back later for future openings. 

Internships and Other Opportunities


There are no open internships at this time. Check back later for future openings.
 

Contact

Jake Davis
Workforce Operations Coordinator
Marriott Library
801-213-7297
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Jordan Waite
Associate Director, Library HR
Marriott Library
801-581-7709
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