Mercator Geospatial Information and Maps Librarian
The University of California, Los Angeles
About this position
Position Overview
Position title: Mercator Geospatial Information and Maps Librarian Salary range: $74,752 - $105,696 (Assistant Librarian - Associate Librarian Rank)
Application Deadline
Open date: October 5, 2026 Next review date:Monday, Nov 2, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee. Final date: Friday, Dec 4, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position Description
The UCLA Library seeks a highly collaborative, user-focused professional for the position of Mercator Geospatial Information and Maps Librarian. Reporting to the Director of Research Services, the incumbent will provide support to UCLA faculty, researchers, students, and other stakeholders in utilizing geospatial data, tools, and methods. In addition, this position will be responsible for the Library’s print map collections.
Qualifications
Basic qualificationsALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science required at the time of hire; OR Master’s degree (or other advanced degree) in Information Sciences or related field at the time of hire and work experience in a library setting. Experience working with or interest in learning how geospatial data are created, processed, organized, and used Experience working with or interest in learning GIS and mapping software such as ArcGIS and QGIS Experience working with or interest in learning about print maps Ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple concurrent projects Preferred qualificationsApplicants who possess the above required qualifications are strongly encouraged to apply and will be considered fully qualified. Applicants with all the above required qualifications and any of the following preferred qualifications or professional experiences are also encouraged to apply, however, the preferred qualifications below are not required Experience in donor relations and stewardship; Knowledge of or experience with open-source applications for geospatial data, such as GRASS, GeoDa, Leaflet, Python, or R.
Application Requirements
Document requirementsCurriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter - A cover letter reflecting on your personal and professional experiences, highlighting your past contributions and future commitments to advancing the UCLA Library strategic directions and organizational values and the UCLA mission and strategic plan, among which are ensuring opportunity for all students and fostering an inclusive community where everyone experiences a sense of belonging. These accomplishments and ambitions should be discussed in the context of describing your experience and qualifications for the position for which you are applying. Reference Contact Information - 3 required (contact information only); Provide names and contact information for three professional references, including current or previous supervisor; contact information only. Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form Apply link:https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF11374 Help contact:liliavaldez@library.ucla.edu