The document discusses the UCLA librarian cohort as of Fall 2011. It notes that there were approximately 100 librarians with a wide range of years of experience and educational backgrounds. It also outlines the national searches and temporary appointments conducted from 2007 to 2012, totaling over 30 temporary appointments and over 70 national searches. Finally, it lists strategic recruitment areas from 2006 onward such as digital librarians, copyright librarians, and subject librarians.
2. UCLA librarian cohort
? Fall 2011 (ARL statistics)
? ~100 in Librarian Series
? Years of experience: 3 to 40+
? Most have MLIS/MLS/MSIS …
? Many earned subject Master degrees
? Some have professional degrees, e.g. MBA, JD
? Some have PhDs
J Abramson - April 2012
3. UCLA librarian recruitment - 1
? National searches
? 4 active recruitments
? 32+ completed (Oct 2007 – Mar 2012)
? 70+ since Fall 2003
? Temporary appointments
? 30+ since Fall 2007
J Abramson - April 2012
4. UCLA librarian recruitment - 2
? Postings 2006+ reflect strategic needs
? Digital Collection Development Librarian
? Copyright/Licensing Librarian
? Southeast Asian Studies Librarian
? Librarian for Digital Research/Scholarship
? Director, Teaching/Learning Services …
? Librarian for Advanced Research/Engagement
J Abramson - April 2012
5. UCLA librarian recruitment - 3
? Postings 2006+ reflect strategic needs
? Head, East Asian Library
? Library Special Collections
? Head, Collection Management
? Head, Public Services
? Teaching/Learning Services Coordinator
? Korean Studies Librarian
J Abramson - April 2012