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- A Survey of Skills and Qualifications Desired by Employers of Entry-Level Museum Librarians. Duerler, Diana J. Credentials Data Analysis Degrees (Academic) Employment Qualifications Higher Education Librarians Library Personnel Library Surveys Masters Degrees Occupational Information Occupational Surveys Personnel Selection Professional Education Professional Personnel Museum librarians occupy positions in a wide variety of organizations, including art galleries, colleges and universities, government agencies, and historical societies. This study investigated what qualifications and attributes employers wish entry-level museum librarians to possess as they begin their library careers. A questionnaire was mailed to 169 museum library directors, and 93 (57.4%) usable questionnaires were returned. The survey included questions about education, training, and personal characteristics. According to the data, 94.6% of museum library directors want new museum librarians to have at least one Master's degree, preferably in library science. As for the subject of the undergraduate degree, 78.5% preferred art history. Often a proficiency in foreign languages and a second subject specialty are vital as well, along with problem-solving and online searching skills and prior library experience. Personal qualities rated highest were reliability, approachability, intelligence, communication skills, and a strong service orientation. Sample questionnaires are appended, and 15 tables illustrate the data. (Contains 200 references.) (BEW)