> LIBRARY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM
> 2005
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> PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
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>The University of California, Santa Barbara invites candidates to apply
>for its Library Fellowship Program to serve a two-year post-graduate
>appointment in the university library. UCSB has a continuing commitment
>to promote diversity and multicultural awareness in all areas of the
>library. The Fellowship Program is designed to increase the diversity of
>professional librarians and to encourage the involvement and participation
>of underrepresented librarians in academic research libraries. The
>program provides the recent graduate an opportunity to work in a
>culturally diverse environment, to gain experience in at least two areas
>or departments of the library, to learn about academic libraries, to
>explore the latest developments in information technologies, and to
>participate in a dynamic and challenging workplace.
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> QUALIFICATIONS
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>The UCSB library encourages enthusiastic, energetic, highly motivated
>librarians to apply for the program. Applicants must be recent graduates
>from an ALA-accredited library program, demonstrate an interest and
>knowledge of academic librarianship and a strong desire for professional
>growth. Members of underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.
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> THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARY
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>The University of California, Santa Barbara, is one of ten campuses of
>the University of California system. The campus occupies a picturesque
>989-acre palm and eucalyptus lined plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean.
>UCSB is ranked as a category 1 research university by the Carnegie
>Commission, and is an elected member of the Association of American
>Universities. The total student population is about 19,000 and faculty
>number 1,200. The library, a member of the Association of Research
>Libraries, is a major research facility with a collection of over 2
>million volumes. The collection supports undergraduate and graduate
>programs in 33 academic areas and serves the wide-ranging research needs
>of diverse campus programs and centers. The library is an active
>participant in the California Digital Library and a recipient of research
>grants from government and other sources.
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> SALARY AND BENEFITS
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>Fellows are appointed at the Assistant Librarian level ($37,920-$42,996).
>Benefits include 24 days' vacation annually, 12 days' sick leave, 12 paid
>holidays, employer paid medical coverage, dental and life insurance,
>participation in the UC Retirement system, and social security. Financial
>support for attendance at conferences, seminars, and workshops.
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> APPLICATION
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>Candidates interested in the Fellowship Program need to apply by December
>30, 2004. Send a letter of application, resume, and the names and
>addresses of at least three references to: Detrice Bankhead, Associate
>University Librarian, Human Resources, Davidson Library, University of
>California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106
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