University of California, Santa Barbara

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)
● At the time of application, an advanced academic degree: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library or Information Science OR an advanced degree in
Music.
Additional qualifications (required at time of start)
● Excellent written communication skills as evidenced by submitted materials, including the CV, Cover Letter, and an optional statement of diversity.
● Knowledge of or demonstrated interest in current, evolving, and innovative models of collection development and scholarly communication as evidenced in
the cover letter and interview.
Preferred qualifications
● Music-related professional experience in a research or academic library.
● Reading knowledge of western languages, preferably German and Italian.
● Experience in collection development and management in an academic library.
● Experience with creating collection development and management policies and strategies.
● Proven skills in assessing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative collection data as demonstrated by work experience.
● Demonstrated experience in reference and library instruction.
● Experience with libraries or work in an academic setting.
● Demonstrated organizational skills sufficient to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and changing project parameters.
● Evidence of flexibility and initiative when working within a fast-paced, changing environment;
● Demonstrated commitment to professional development.