From: alma rodriguez <alma_at_mail.utexas.edu>
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Mexican American/Latino Studies Librarian
Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection
The General Libraries The University of Texas at Austin
The Mexican American/Latino Studies Librarian is charged with the
development and implementation of the Mexican American/Latino Studies
Library Program of the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection. The
Librarian develops the library’s book, archival, media, and electronic
collections in the areas of Mexican American/Latino Studies and U.S.-Mexico
Border Studies. Additional responsibilities include providing specialized
reference, developing and promoting library use instruction and outreach
programs and compiling bibliographies and other library aids to facilitate
access. The Librarian will serve as liaison between the library and the
faculty and students of the University’s Center for Mexican American
Studies and will maintain communication with the local and national Latino
community and its organizations. Other responsibilities include
participating in decision and policy making and planning for the Collection
and participating regularly at the Information desk. The position reports
to the Head Librarian, Nettie Lee Benson Latin American Collection.
The Mexican American Library Program (MALP)
(http://www.lib.utexas.edu/benson/index.html) was formally established in
1974 by the The University of Texas at Austin General Libraries to support
the educational needs of students of Mexican American and U.S. Latino
culture and history. Housed in the Nettie Lee Benson Latin American
Collection (BLAC), library materials acquired through the MALP relate to
the history, politics, and culture of the diverse Latino populations in the
United States with a special emphasis on the Mexican American experience in
Texas. The Benson Latin American Collection is an internationally
recognized research library of over 800,000 volumes of books, pamphlets,
and serials as well as extensive archival and media collections in the
areas of Latin American and Mexican American/Latino Studies. The Collection
principally supports university teaching and research programs in these
areas, but also serves a wide national and international scholarly
clientele. The staff consists of 7 librarians, 15 FTE classified staff, and
12 FTE student assistants.
Required Qualifications: Master’s degree from ALA-accredited graduate
program. An additional graduate degree or extensive academic background or
experience in Mexican American or Latino Studies. Fluent in Spanish. Two
years library experience including reference and collection development
responsibilities. Experience with online database searching and working
knowledge of Internet-based sources.
Preferred Qualifications: Latin American Studies academic background or
experience. Experience with web page design. Excellent communication
(oral and written) and interpersonal skills. Demonstrated ability to work
well with diverse populations, to solve problems, to meet deadlines, and to
work collegially in an evolving technical environment. Demonstrated
potential for leadership in university, state, and national programs and
initiatives.
Salary and benefits: Annual salary range is $36,000 -- $38,000 or more
depending upon qualifications and experience. No state or local income
tax. Standard state benefits package including paid vacation and sick
leave, paid holidays, retirement plan options, and health insurance
(comprehensive major medical and dental plans, vision, life, disability,
etc…). Deferred compensation and tax sheltered annuity programs also
available.
recruiting schedule: Deadline to submit application paperwork is December
2, 2002. To apply, send a letter of interest explaining how your
experience addresses the needs cited above, a resume, a statement of salary
requirements, and contact information (including email addresses) for three
professional references to Carol Johnson (c-johnson_at_mail.utexas.edu), The
University of Texas at Austin, The General Libraries, P.O. Box P, Austin,
Texas 78713-8916. The University has a strong commitment to diversity and
encourages applications and nominations from traditionally underrepresented
groups.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job number: 02-10-09-06-0080
Received on Mon Nov 11 2002 - 06:47:51 EST