University Librarian

The University of California (UC), Merced invites nominations and

applications for the position of University Librarian (UL). A

campus with high ambitions and increasing impact, "https : / / www.ucmerced.edu">

UC Merced has earned R1, Student

Access and Opportunity, and Community Engagement designations by

the Carnegie Classification of Higher Education Institutions. The

university was recently ranked 26th nationally among public

universities by US News and World Report, 1st in the nation for

social mobility and 18th overall by the Wall Street Journal, and

1st in the nation among young universities by the Times Higher

Education World University Rankings.

Situated in California's Central Valley, and part of the world's

leading public research university system, the "https : / / library.ucmerced.edu">

UC Merced Library empowers

researchers, celebrates the region's diversity, expands access to

information, and fosters student belonging. Since welcoming UC

Merced's first students in 2005, the UC Merced Library has served

as a vibrant academic and social hub at the heart of campus. From

the lively Lantern cafe on the first floor to the serene

McFadden-Willis reading room above, the Library offers a range of

spaces designed to support study, collaboration, and reflection.

Housed in the Kolligian Library Buildingnamed in honor of Leo and

Dottie Kolligianthe Library is also home to the California

Agricultural Resources Archive and actively preserves the cultural

and environmental history of the San Joaquin Valley and Sierra

Nevada regions. It continues to evolve as a center for innovation,

scholarship, and community engagement.

As chief executive officer for the UC Merced Library, the UL

provides forward-thinking, strategic vision and operational

leadership for the Library, with overall responsibility for

collections; library services; budget and planning; application of

emerging information technologies; personnel; fundraising, public

relations; and state and national cooperative efforts. Reporting to

the executive vice chancellor and provost (EVCP), the UL is a

member of the Academic Senate and the EVCP's leadership team,

serving on the Deans' Council and collaborating with campus

leadership at UC Merced and across the University of California

system. The UL also serves on the University of California Council

of University Librarians. The UL plays a major role in coordinating

policy for one of the most research-intensive university systems in

the United States and UC policies significantly influence higher

education on a global scale.

The UL will be a visionary, people-centered leader who collaborates

with faculty, staff, and students on campus, across the UC System,

the state of California, and the nation. The ideal candidate will

possess administrative, budgetary, communicative, and collaborative

leadership skills, including successful experience in a shared

governance environment, and a track record of fostering and

supporting a climate of community, inclusive excellence, and mutual

respect. A record of distinguished professional accomplishment and

demonstrated administrative experience in research librarianship is

required. A Master of Library Science (MLS / MLIS) degree from an

American Library Association accredited program is preferred.

The annual salary the university reasonably expects to pay for this

position is $240,000 to $290,000. Compensation will be commensurate

with a final candidate's qualifications and experience.

WittKieffer is assisting UC Merced in this search. For full

consideration, candidate materials should be received by

November 17, 2025 . All applications, nominations and

inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate

documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the

themes in the leadership

profile.

Applications materials, nominations, and inquiries can be directed

to : Jessica Herrington and Cathryn Davis at "mailto : UCMercedUL@wittkieffer.com">

UCMercedUL@wittkieffer.com.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment

without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,

gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected

veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal

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