Mercator Geospatial Librarian & Maps for Research

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Library seeks a Mercator Geospatial Information and Maps Librarian to support researchers in utilizing geospatial data, tools, and methods, while also managing the Library’s print map collections.

Reporting to the Director of Research Services, the role collaborates across campus to develop sustainable geospatial services, offer training, and facilitate access to geospatial platforms. ALA-accredited MLS is required.

Qualifications

• ALA-accredited Master’s Degree in Library or Information Science or equivalent
• Experience with geospatial data, GIS, and mapping tools
• Ability to collaborate and manage multiple concurrent projects

Responsibilities

• Support researchers in identifying geospatial tools, platforms, methods, and resources.
• Assist instructors and students with course-integrated geospatial tool usage.
• Collaborate to manage geospatial platform access and usage across the library.
• Develop and sustain geospatial services in data, digital scholarship, and open science.
• Manage print map collections and enable discovery and digitization efforts.
• Provide training and skill development for colleagues in geospatial information and maps.
• Offer general patron support through consultations, workshops, and instruction.
• Coordinate with UC system partners to align UCLA geospatial services.

Skills

Geospatial data

GIS software

Collaboration

Print maps

Education

MLS / MLIS (ALA-accredited)

Tools

ArcGIS

QGIS

GRASS

GeoDa

Leaflet

Python

R

Job description

UCLA Library seeks a Mercator Geospatial Information and Maps Librarian to support researchers in utilizing geospatial data, tools, and methods, while also managing the Library’s print map collections.

Reporting to the Director of Research Services, the role collaborates across campus to develop sustainable geospatial services, offer training, and facilitate access to geospatial platforms. ALA-accredited MLS is required.