[Fla-facrl] Faculty Job Opening - Latin American & Caribbean Collection Librarian, University of Florida

[Piazza,Joseph Charles]

  POSITION VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Latin American & Caribbean Collection Librarian
Assistant University Librarian or Associate University Librarian
University of Florida
George A Smathers Libraries

The University of Florida's George A. Smathers Libraries seek a candidate who will be responsible for the collection development of circulating materials in all formats, establishing collecting priorities for both physical and e-resources, in order to sustain and develop one of the preeminent collections of the University of Florida. This position is a year-round (12-month) tenure-track library faculty position. The LACC Librarian engages with and provides services to a diverse, international community of patrons and develops strategies to increase collection visibility and usability. The Librarian liaises with faculty and students at the Center for Latin American Studies (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http://www.latam.ufl.edu/__;!!PhOWcWs!noxJb4xdnr8KpCpi75kDa9UXFoR87ejN3lOj6HBMLNbWB0X5tkfeu93Q-gy5IQ9Hpjo2Pg$ ) and other UF units to support existing and emerging research and teaching needs. The Librarian collaborates closely with the Latin American and Caribbean Special Collections Librarian, with Public Services personnel in the Department of Special & Area Studies Collections, and with others in the Libraries to manage LACC holdings and services. The LACC Librarian represents the Libraries in partnerships, consortia, and professional organizations relating to Latin American and Caribbean collections and projects, including a current initiative to digitize Cuban materials in partnership with the Biblioteca Nacional de Cuba José Martí and other repositories.

The search will remain open until January 5, 2022, and applications will be reviewed as received. For a full description of the position and instructions on how to apply, please refer to the George A. Smathers Libraries faculty recruitment webpage at https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://hr.uflib.ufl.edu/prospective-employees/current-openings/vacant-faculty-positions/__;!!PhOWcWs!noxJb4xdnr8KpCpi75kDa9UXFoR87ejN3lOj6HBMLNbWB0X5tkfeu93Q-gy5IQ_Ur3Efog$ .

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. Applicants from a broad spectrum of people, including members of ethnic minorities and disabled persons, are especially encouraged to apply.

Address inquiries to Tina Marie Litchfield, Smathers Libraries Human Resources Office, at: tlitchfield at uflib.ufl.edu<mailto:tlitchfield at uflib.ufl.edu><mailto:tlitchfield at ufl.edu>.

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