Dr. Robert Montoya

Associate Professor

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Biography

Robert D. Montoya is the Chair of the Department of Information Studies and the Martin Bernard Breslauer Endowed Professor at UCLA. His research focuses on special collections, rare books, book history, knowledge organization, and international library development. He has a keen interest in information representation and justice-oriented library and information science work. Montoya is recognized as an expert in rare books, print culture, and library science education. His work has been supported by prestigious institutions such as the Mellon Foundation and the National Science Foundation. Montoya has a PhD in Information Studies from UCLA and a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) with a focus on rare books and print culture. His scholarly contributions include numerous publications, with an emphasis on critical pedagogy in library science and the influence of biodiversity informatics within museum contexts.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of California Los Angeles

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:160
Analytical Writing
Required:5
Overall
Required:5
TOEFL
Total
Required:87
IELTS
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree Strong background in Economics and Mathematics
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • GRE General Test scores
Specialization Notes

Department of Economics admits primarily for the PhD program.