Librarian for Latin American, Iberian & Latinx Studies at Duke University Libraries

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Description: 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.

Qualifications:

Required Education: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent combination of a relevant advanced degree and experience.

Required Experience: 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.

Salary: $57,200 - $82,400