Librarian for Latin American, Iberian & Latinx Studies - Duke University

• By: Manuel Ostos
• On: 11/05/2024 09:18:00
• In: Job & Internships

The Librarian for Latin American, Iberian & Latinx Studies serves as the primary liaison for faculty and users in Latin American, Iberian, and Latino/a Studies; develops and manages the collections from and about Latin America, the Caribbean, Spain, Portugal, and persons of Hispanic origin in the United States; and provides specialized research assistance and instruction to library users.  The position reports to the Head of the International and Area Studies department.
 

Responsibilities

ENGAGEMENT

• Serves as primary liaison to Latin American, Caribbean, Iberian, and Latinx Studies faculty and users in a variety of departments and academic programs at Duke University, including the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies; the Duke-UNC Consortium for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the Center for Latino/a Studies in the Global South, and the Spanish and Portuguese Programs of the Romance Studies Department.
• Takes initiative to identify, meet, and facilitate ongoing communication about user resource needs and service expectations.
• Serves as a member of the Duke Council on Latin American & Caribbean Studies.
• Connects with faculty and students and promotes library services related to scholarly communication, data management, open access, institutional repositories, digital scholarship, and information literacy. 
• Designs and implements strategic and pedagogically appropriate instruction for library users using a variety of methods. Collaborates with Rubenstein Library staff on instruction using primary sources.
• Supports Duke University Center for Latin American & Caribbean Studies (DUCLACS) outreach initiatives to K-12 AND Historically Black Colleges & Universities (HBCU) teachers.
• Participates in academic research, writing, editing, and publication in the fields of Latin American and Latinx Studies and Latin American Studies Librarianship.
• Provides in-depth, specialized research consultation and reference for Duke University Libraries' users related to Latin American, Iberian & Latinx Studies.

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT

• Develops and manages collections to support research and instruction in Latin American, Caribbean, Iberian, and Latinx Studies by formulating policies and selecting materials in relevant formats and languages; monitoring and reviewing gifts; managing the materials budgets including endowment funds.
• Leads Duke's participation in national projects, such as LARRP, LAMP and DLOC.
• Collects, analyzes, and reports on metrics relevant to departmental goals; uses relevant metrics in making judgments and recommendations; identifies and uses trend information in planning.
• Participates in relevant discipline groups of subject librarians and fosters cooperation with other subject librarians and technical services staff at Duke and with relevant personnel at other institutions, especially in TRLN and the Duke UNC Consortium on Latin America & the Caribbean.

COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Displays continuing growth in professional and subject knowledge and takes an active interest in the profession. 
• Participates in professional organizations, such as SALALM and LASA.
• Participates in the planning, review, and implementation of the goals, policies, and procedures of International & Area Studies Department and in DUL activities, as appropriate.
• Serves on library and university committees; participates in professional and academic activities related to Latin American and Caribbean Studies and professional librarianship; contributes to and is active in local, consortial, regional, and national meetings to stay abreast of developments/trends in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
• Reviews professional literature and participates in activities to stay informed about trends in supporting research in academic research institutions; stays current with new library technologies and trends.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• May supervise student assistant when funds permit

Qualifications

It is the expectation that all Duke University Libraries staff members will demonstrate exceptional workplace behaviors in the execution of their specific position responsibilities. These behaviors are customer focus, collaboration, creative problem solving, continuous learning, and a commitment to creating a culture of inclusion that values and respects diversity of perspective, background, and experience.

Education:
Required: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.
Preferred: MA or Ph.D. in a relevant subject area, or equivalent academic training & professional experience.

Experience:
Required: Experience in Latin American studies librarianship (including teaching and collection development) or comparable academic experience; native or near native fluency, both spoken and written, in Spanish and/or Portuguese; knowledge of the history, politics, economics, literatures, and cultures of Latin America, Spain and Portugal; knowledge of the Latin American and Iberian publishing industries and book trades; familiarity with electronic resources and reference tools for Latin American and Iberian Studies; ability to coordinate collaborative projects; must be service-oriented and flexible, and possess excellent oral and written communication skills as well as the ability to work effectively and creatively with faculty, students and other library staff in a highly collaborative, service-oriented environment.      

Preferred:  Prior experience working in an academic research library. Knowledge of the issues confronting higher education; demonstrated leadership in establishing and implementing successful new programs; working knowledge of an integrated library system.
Working Conditions

• Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
• Normal office environment
• Occasional weekend work required
• Occasional travel required

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position. This description is subject to change at any time.

Application

Cover letter, detailed resume, and the names, addresses (mailing and e-mail), and telephone numbers of three references should be submitted to  https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/28934 . Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Priority given to applicants who apply by November 4, 2024.

Applications that are missing any of the components listed above will not be reviewed.

Salary and Benefits

We are committed to transparency and fairness in our hiring practice. The hiring range for this position is firm at $57,200 - $82,400. Offers will reflect the candidate's years of experience, rank at appointment, and internal equity.

Duke offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes both traditional benefits such as health insurance, leave time, and retirement, as well as wide-ranging work/life and cultural benefits. Details can be found at:  https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
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