The University of Florida - The George A. Smathers Libraries 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
The complete vacancy announcement and application instructions are available at: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/pers/
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Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.
Tina L. Pruitt, Office Assistant
Human Resources Office
George A. Smathers Libraries
PO Box 117024
Gainesville, FL 32611
352/273-2595
352/392-4538 (fax)
