We are looking for a highly qualified individual to work with UF's renowned special collections related to the Caribbean. Please forward the following summary announcement to anyone who might be interested.
PLEASE NOTE that the full announcement is onine at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/documents/CaribbeanBasin_Final.pdf
See below the job summary, responsibilities and qualifications taken from that full announcement:
POSITION: Caribbean Basin Librarian
RANK: Assistant University Librarian
REPORTS TO: Head, Latin American Collection
Department of Special and Area Studies Collections
DEADLINE DATE: January 15, 2011 - review of applications will begin December 1, 2010
JOB SUMMARY:
The Department of Special and Area Studies Collections at the University of Florida’s George A. Smathers Libraries seeks a creative and service-oriented individual to develop and manage library collections and activities related to the Caribbean Basin region (including, but not limited to, Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Jamaica, Panama, and Mexico). The incumbent will work with a variety of materials including archival materials, rare books, and contemporary imprints. S/he will work collaboratively on group efforts and maintain close professional relationships with faculty, students and colleagues. The Caribbean Basin Librarian will promote awareness of and access to these collections, and will provide direct assistance to library users (at department public service desks). The library encourages staff participation in reaching management decisions and consequently the Caribbean Basin Librarian will serve on various committees and teams. The incumbent will pursue professional development opportunities, including research, publication, and professional association activities, to meet library-wide criteria for tenure and promotion
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversees and promotes use of collections in the Department of Special and Area Studies Collections related to the Caribbean Basin region (including Spanish Florida). Communicates within and beyond the University to create awareness and use of these unique resources.
2. Works closely with colleagues in the department, the Smathers Libraries, and the university to identify relevant primary source collections and materials, and develop plans for the acquisition, processing, and digitization of these materials.
3. Leads processing of acquired archival collections. Trains and supervises staff and students involved in this processing. Creates and updates finding aids to these collections as needed, and insures that appropriate records exist in the Library Catalog.
4. Works closely with the UF Digital Library Center and other entities (e.g. commercial vendors and the Digital Library of the Caribbean) on relevant digitization projects.
5. Works with library development personnel to locate and obtain funding for the support of Caribbean Basin and other departmental initiatives from donors and granting agencies.
6. Staffs the Latin American Collection (LAC) and Special Collections Research Room service desks (including some weekend hours in LAC).
7. Delivers guest lectures to classes providing guidance for accessing department collections.
8. Collaborates with the Head, Latin American Collection on development of current print and other collections related to the Caribbean Basin region.
9. Serves as resource regarding other Latin American archival materials.
10. Participates in other department projects or initiatives as needed.
11. Participates in appropriate professional library organizations on the state, regional and national levels. Pursues professional development goals, including publication.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required:
1. An advanced degree in Latin American history or another appropriate field.
2. A master’s degree in library science with concentration in archival processing from an ALA-accredited library school, or 3 years of professional work experience with archival materials.
3. Fluency in Spanish (reading, writing, speaking) and a working knowledge of French
4. Ability to provide reference assistance on materials from the Spanish colonial period.
5. Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills.
6. Demonstrated organizational and planning skills.
7. Ability to work effectively in teams and individually with faculty, staff and students.
8. Initiative, flexibility, and the ability to adapt and work creatively in a complex, rapidly changing academic environment.
9. Strong potential for meeting the requirements of tenure and promotion (described at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/cdh/).
Preferred:
1. Previous experience working in an academic or research library.
2. Experience working with archival materials. Aptitude for processing primary source materials.
3. Ability to teach paleography (especially Spanish paleography).
4. Supervisory experience.
5. Experience creating and maintaining Web page content.
6. Ability to design and create exhibits.
7. Working knowledge of other relevant languages.
8. Experience with grants and private fundraising.
PLEASE NOTE that the full announcement is onine at http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/documents/CaribbeanBasin_Final.pdf
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