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Job Opportunities

Come work with a dedicated and supportive group of colleagues on a gorgeous campus nestled in the redwood forest and overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

UCSC values diversity, equity, and inclusion and is committed to hiring faculty and staff who share these values. The University Library strengthens the UCSC academic enterprise by providing, presenting, and preserving a wide range of information resources. We utilize innovative approaches in working with faculty and students to help them discover, use, manage, and share the array of information that supports their research, teaching, and learning. Please read more about the University Library and our Strategic Directions here

Academic Positions Available

Instruction and Exhibitions Librarian

The University Library at the University of California, Santa Cruz (UCSC) invites applications for the position of Instruction and Exhibitions Librarian, which reports directly to the Head of Special Collections and Archives. The University Library seeks a knowledgeable, innovative, and service-oriented professional to coordinate instruction and exhibitions for the Special Collections & Archives department. A growing number of faculty and students are using archives, manuscripts and rare books in new and increasingly complex ways. In support of research and teaching, the Instruction and Exhibitions Librarian is responsible for coordinating exhibitions, instruction, programming, and reference for Special Collections & Archives.

The initial review date is 6/22/2023. All applications received by this date are guaranteed consideration.

Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the position, the campus, and the University Library. If interested, please register using the links provided:

  • Wednesday, June 7, 2023 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm PT (registration)
  • Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 12 noon- 1 pm PT (registration)

The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript. Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Teresa Mora, Head, Special Collections & Archives (tmora1@ucsc.edu).

For additional details and to apply: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01494

Digital Scholarship Librarian

The University Library Center for Digital Scholarship at the University of California, Santa Cruz (https://library.ucsc.edu/) invites applications for the position of Digital Scholarship Librarian who will work under the direction of the center’s director. The University Library Center for Digital Scholarship is a growing program that provides student access to technology and experiential learning in a low-barrier environment. We foster student engagement with digital research in and out of the classroom and support faculty growth through pedagogy and research support.

The initial review date is 2/23/2022. All applications received by this date are guaranteed consideration.

Applicants are invited to attend an informational webinar to learn more about the position, the campus, and the University Library. If interested, please register using the links provided:

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from noon - 1:00 pm PT (registration
Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 6:00 - 7:00 pm PT (registration)

The attendee list will be hidden to ensure confidentiality. Live captioning will be provided via Zoom Live Transcript. Inquiries and nominations may be directed to Kristina Golubiewski-Davis, Director of the University Library Center for Digital Scholarship at kgolubie@ucsc.edu. 

For additional details and to apply: https://recruit.ucsc.edu/JPF01457

Staff Positions Available

Circulation & Collection Maintenance Coordinator

The University Library at UC Santa Cruz is recruiting a full-time Circulation & Collection Maintenance Coordinator to join the User Services & Resource Sharing department. The selected candidate will join a collaborative department working to:

  • support library services across units and departments
  • discover and provide sustainable accommodations to meet the needs of library patrons
  • provide transparent library services to UCSC affiliates and community members
  • innovate our services and invigorate our work environment
  • design and implement collaborative projects and work to further the goals of US&RS and the University Library.

The successful candidate will:

  • be empathetic to the needs of library staff and patrons.
  • seek to participate in a cooperative and supportive team.
  • have the ability to clearly communicate needs and expectations with a diverse group of staff.
  • be flexible and adaptive in an ever-changing work environment.

The initial review date is 6/26/2023. All applications received by this date are guaranteed for consideration. For additional information and to apply, please visit the job posting.

 

Circulation & Collection Maintenance Library Assistant 3 (four positions)
The University Library at UC Santa Cruz is recruiting four full-time Library Assistant IIIs to join the
Circulation & Collection Maintenance team within the User Services & Resource Sharing department.
The selected candidates will join a collaborative team working to:

  • support UCSC students
  • provide public services and maintenance for the general collections
  • promote library services to students, faculty, and staff
  • lead work performed by Circulation/Collection Maintenance student assistants
  • staff multiple public service points, in person and virtual
  • innovate our services and invigorate our work environment
  • collaborate on projects and work needed to further the goals of the US&RS department and the University Library

The successful candidate will: 

  • be interested in fostering an inclusive environment that supports a sense of belonging
  • thrive while working as part of a cooperative and supportive team
  • enjoy having their workday include a wide range of responsibilities
The initial review date is 6/13/2023. All applications received by this date, internal or external, are guaranteed consideration. For more information and to apply, please visit the job posting.

Student Positions Available

Student employment opportunities in the Library can be found in the Handshake employment system and Career Center website