University Librarian

Candidate Materials 

Candidate materials will be distributed 24 hours in advance of each candidate's visit. 

• Candidate #1
• Candidate #2
• Candidate #3
• Candidate #4

At the conclusion of each candidate's visit date, you will receive an email with a link to a brief feedback survey. The survey will remain open until Feburary 3, 2026. 

• Candidate #1 Survey
• Candidate #2 Survey
• Candidate #3 Survey
• Candidate #4 Survey 

Position Profile & Constituent Input

Position Profile

Position Profile on WittKieffer's LinkedIn page

We value your input for the University Librarian. For questions or to nominate a candidate, please contact UCMercedUL@wittkieffer.com.

AY 25-26 University Librarian Search Advisory Committee

• Christiane Spitzmueller, Vice Provost, Academic Affairs and Strategy, Chair  
• Mike Dawson, Professor, Life and Environmental Sciences
• Shawn Newsam, Professor, Computer Science and Engineering 
• Christopher Ojeda, Associate Professor of Political Science & Director of Graduate Studies
• Sara Davidson Squibb, Associate University Librarian For Research & Engagement, Library
• Jerrold Shiroma, University Archivist And Librarian For Special Collections, Library
• Heather Devrick, Continuing Lecturer, The Karen Merritt Writing Program
• Linda Safer, Academic Advisor, Transfer Coordinator, SSHA
• Sharifuzzaman Md, Graduate Student, Department of Mechanical Engineering

• Jeremy Sivak-Dromi, Undergraduate Student

Listening Sessions