Careers and Student Jobs
Current Openings
Leadership, Academic and Non-Academic Positions
We are committed to advancing scholarship, research and learning for students, faculty, researchers, clinicians and staff at UC Davis and UC Davis Health. We are a community of doers, innovators, problem-solvers and life-long learners. Guided by our strategic plan, we believe professional and personal excellence flourish in a culture of equity, inclusion and empathy. If you share these values and aspirations, we hope you will consider joining our team.
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Cataloging Librarian
Reporting to the Head of Content Support Services, the Cataloging Librarian is responsible for performing original cataloging and serves as an internal expert for cataloging and metadata best practices for both traditional library collections as well as emerging and potential areas of curation. This position also serves as the library’s liaison to the Name Authority Cooperative Program (NACO) and the Cooperative Online Serials Program (CONSER), manages cataloging projects, and collaborates closely with the Head of the Metadata Creation and Discovery Unit (MCDU) to provide training and consultation for MCDU team members. Salary: $74,752 – $120,755/Year Filing Date: December 8, 2026 for first consideration, open until filled
Student Jobs
The UC Davis Library employs more than 100 students every year, from our Welcome Desk to roles “behind the scenes” in Archives and Special Collections and interlibrary loan. We love our student employees! Gain valuable career skills while learning about the inner-workings and services of a university library first-hand.
Working at UC Davis
Work at a top research university with a collaborative spirit and welcoming culture in California’s ultimate college town.
Choose from an impressive selection of medical, dental, vision and life insurance plans and start accruing paid vacation and sick leave on your first day of work.
Learn about our Principles of Community and how our people make UC Davis a vibrant place to work.
Learn about commuting, housing, local communities and other campus resources available to new UC Davis employees.
Learn about the shared goals, priorities and initiatives of the UC library system.