Mercator Geospatial Librarian—Maps & Data Services

1000scholars; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Library seeks a highly collaborative, user-focused Geospatial Information and Maps Librarian to support UCLA faculty, researchers, students, and stakeholders in utilizing geospatial data, tools, and methods; the role also oversees the Library’s print map collections.

Reporting to the AUL for Teaching, Learning, and Research, the incumbent will partner with campus colleagues to develop sustainable geospatial services, provide training, and advance open science initiatives while

Responsibilities

• Support researchers in identifying and utilizing geospatial tools, platforms, methods, and resources.
• Provide assistance to instructors and students for course integrated usage of geospatial tools.
• Partner with Library and campus colleagues on managing geospatial platform access and usage.
• Collaborate with colleagues in the Teaching, Learning, and Research Division around data services, digital scholarship, and open science to develop a sustainable suite of services for campus researchers and students.
• Work with colleagues from across the Library on managing print map collections, enabling discovery and utilization, and facilitating map digitization.
• Support skill development and training for colleagues related to geospatial information and maps.
• Provide general patron support through consultations, workshops, research help, and instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the UC system to align UCLA geospatial support services and maps access and approaches.
• Work closely with Library Development to identify and steward donors, collections, and endowed gift funds.

Job description

The UCLA Library seeks a highly collaborative, user-focused Geospatial Information and Maps Librarian to support UCLA faculty, researchers, students, and stakeholders in utilizing geospatial data, tools, and methods; the role also oversees the Library’s print map collections.

Reporting to the AUL for Teaching, Learning, and Research, the incumbent will partner with campus colleagues to develop sustainable geospatial services, provide training, and advance open science initiatives while