THE CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK

CAREER OPPORTUNITY


 


Hunter College


 


Title

Reference Librarian (Higher Education Assistant) 


Location/Department

Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños


  

  


Position Detail 

  


FLSA Status

Exempt


Compensation

$38,001 - $51,344


Web Site 

www. <http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/> hunter.cuny.edu
<http://www.hunter.cuny.edu/> 


Notice Number 

MP-12442


Closing Date 

Open until filled with review of resumes beginning on or after October 24,
2006


 


POSITION DESCRIPTION AND DUTIES


 


 

The Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños, the only university-based institute
dedicated to the interdisciplinary study of the Puerto Rican experience,
seeks a Reference Librarian for the Centro Library and Archives to
coordinate the Centro Library’s reference area. 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and oversee all aspects of reference services and supervise
reference team.

• Participate in the development of the collection in all subject areas and
all formats

• Design and implement plans for projects that expand services and integrate
new technologies in the reference area.

• Provide reference service on a regular basis including phone and email
requests. 

• Conduct bibliographic instruction.

• Collaborate with archives staff and participate when appropriate in the
outreach to donors and in the evaluation of donations.

• Support and promote staff development.

• Participate in Centro-wide committees

• Other duties as assigned.


QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS


 

Bachelor’s degree and four years of reference experience in special
collections and/or an academic setting required. 

MLS (Master in Library Science) degree and experience providing services to
a diverse clientele preferred. 

Strong and effective oral and written communication skills in both Spanish
and English necessary. 

Extensive knowledge of Puerto Rican history and culture with special
emphasis on knowledge of the humanities and social sciences literature
regarding Puerto Rico/Puerto Ricans in the United States and an excellent
grasp on information in Puerto Rican/Latino Studies including web based
resources desired. 

Experience in all aspects of collection development such as evaluation and
selection of materials.

Experience and/or interest in working with Puerto Rican/Latino faculty and
students as well as with Puerto Rican non-profit, community and governmental
organizations.

Must be able to work collaboratively within a team environment consisting of
archivists, librarians and college assistants in addition to Centro-wide
research and administrative staff.

Must also be available on nights and weekends.


 


TO APPLY

Please send resume and letter of interest to:


Address:

José de Jesús

Associate Director for Administration

Centro de Estudios Puertorriqueños

Hunter College

695 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10021

[212] 772-5706; [212] 650-3673 fax, http://www.centropr.org/


 

 

 

 

 


For more information on Centro Events, please visit http://centropr.org/events/index.html or call (212)772-5714.

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