University of California, Santa Barbara – Library Fellowship Program 2008

What: 2008 Library Fellowship Program – two-year post-graduate appointment.

Who: The University of California, Santa Barbara.

Where: The University of California campus in Santa Barbara (UCSB), 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. Approx. student population: 19,000. Approx. faculty population: 1,200.

When: Candidates should apply by January 31, 2008.

How: Be an enthusiastic, energetic, highly motivated librarian, who is a recent graduate of an ALA-accredited library program, with a demonstrated interest and knowledge in academic librarianship and a strong desire for professional growth.

Why: UCSB is one of 10 campuses in the U of C system. The libraries are active partners and full participants in the educational discovery that centers on research, scholarship, creativity and a dynamically evolving teaching and learning environment. Fellows are appointed at the Assistant Librarian level ($41,292-$46,164). Benefits include 24 vacation days 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, as well as generous financial support for attendance at conferences, seminars and workshops.

How to apply: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and e-mail addresses of at least three references to: Detrice Bankhead, Associate University Librarian, Human Resources, Davidson Library, University of California, Santa Barbara CA 93106. Applications may also be sent via e-mail at bankhead@library.ucsb.edu.