University of Miami Health System
Librarian Assistant Professor/Librarian Associate Professor, Cuban Heritage Coll
University of Miami Health System, Coral Gables, Florida, United States
Librarian Assistant Professor / Librarian Associate Professor, Cuban Heritage Collection Librarian
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The Cuban Heritage Collection Librarian plays a pivotal role in teaching, learning, and research at the University of Miami by connecting students and faculty with the Libraries’ unparalleled resources on Cuba and its diaspora. Reporting to the Esperanza Bravo de Varona (EBV) Chair and Director of the Cuban Heritage Collection (CHC), this position develops and manages collections of published materials in collaboration with colleagues while leading the CHC’s research, instructional, and outreach services. The librarian works in close partnership with academic departments, collaborating with faculty to integrate primary and secondary sources into coursework and guiding students through original research projects, theses, and dissertations. This role also fosters connections between the university and the broader scholarly and Cuban diaspora communities, ensuring the CHC remains a vibrant hub for academic engagement.
Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Serve as the primary liaison for the Program in Cuban Studies and other relevant academic programs, building strong relationships with faculty to understand and support their teaching and research priorities
Provide in-depth reference services and research consultations to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and community members
Provide course-based instruction that integrates CHC materials into the classroom and develops students’ research skills
Design and develop outreach initiatives that engage students, faculty, and community members with the CHC’s collections, programs, and services
Create research guides, instructional materials, and online resources tailored to academic courses and research projects
Use data-driven assessment to recommend priorities for collection development, processing, preservation, and cataloging
Collaborate with the Research Data & Open Scholarship team to promote digital scholarship tools and methodologies to students and faculty
Contribute to exhibitions and public programming
Supervise CHC Reading Room staff and manage reference services, including requests for digital reproductions and licensing
Oversee remote reference services and correspondence
Serve as CHC’s lead for the Aeon system to efficiently manage research and instruction requests
Maintain and report statistics on usage, reference, and instruction services
Select and acquire resources related to Cuba and its diaspora from regional, U.S., and international sources, informed by faculty research interests and student learning needs
Monitor approval plans and firm orders to support curriculum, teaching, and research across multiple disciplines
Coordinate acquisitions and cataloging workflows with Libraries’ Acquisitions and Metadata and Discovery Services teams
Collaborate with CHC librarian faculty to manage annual acquisitions allocations and gift budgets for Cuban and Cuban diasporic materials
Evaluate and recommend strategies for collection growth and space allocation based on academic program needs
Participate in fundraising initiatives and represent CHC in community and professional activities
Travel as needed to identify and acquire materials critical to the University’s teaching and research mission
Explore collaborative collection development opportunities, ideas for community engaged programming, and partnerships with the Hemispheric University Consortium Library Network
Stay current with emerging technologies, literature, and best practices in academic librarianship, teaching, and research support
Actively participate in Libraries and University committees, task forces, teams, and other organizational initiatives
Build professional networks to bring innovative ideas and opportunities to the UM community
Engage in collaborative efforts through active participation in local, regional, national, and/or international organizations
Represent and promote the University of Miami Libraries in professional organizations and broader professional communities as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, with experience in collection development, library instruction, and reference services within an academic or research library
Strong knowledge of the history and culture of Cuba and its diaspora
Proven experience supporting patrons through reference services, research consultations, and course-integrated instruction
Proficiency in bibliographic tools and research resources
Familiarity with trends, principles, and best practices in collection development and library instruction
Oral and written fluency in both English and Spanish
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to assess goals and operational needs to develop and implement effective policies and procedures
Strong commitment to providing excellent service
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and adaptability
Meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
Preferred
Familiarity with distinctive collections gained through internships or previous work experience
Advanced degree in Latin American Studies or a related field
Experience managing collection budgets and working with approval plans
Supervisory experience
Background in project planning, management, and successful completion
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status
– Full time
Employee Type
– Faculty
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Current Employees
– If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position, please review this tip sheet.
The Cuban Heritage Collection Librarian plays a pivotal role in teaching, learning, and research at the University of Miami by connecting students and faculty with the Libraries’ unparalleled resources on Cuba and its diaspora. Reporting to the Esperanza Bravo de Varona (EBV) Chair and Director of the Cuban Heritage Collection (CHC), this position develops and manages collections of published materials in collaboration with colleagues while leading the CHC’s research, instructional, and outreach services. The librarian works in close partnership with academic departments, collaborating with faculty to integrate primary and secondary sources into coursework and guiding students through original research projects, theses, and dissertations. This role also fosters connections between the university and the broader scholarly and Cuban diaspora communities, ensuring the CHC remains a vibrant hub for academic engagement.
Key Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)
Serve as the primary liaison for the Program in Cuban Studies and other relevant academic programs, building strong relationships with faculty to understand and support their teaching and research priorities
Provide in-depth reference services and research consultations to undergraduate and graduate students, faculty, and community members
Provide course-based instruction that integrates CHC materials into the classroom and develops students’ research skills
Design and develop outreach initiatives that engage students, faculty, and community members with the CHC’s collections, programs, and services
Create research guides, instructional materials, and online resources tailored to academic courses and research projects
Use data-driven assessment to recommend priorities for collection development, processing, preservation, and cataloging
Collaborate with the Research Data & Open Scholarship team to promote digital scholarship tools and methodologies to students and faculty
Contribute to exhibitions and public programming
Supervise CHC Reading Room staff and manage reference services, including requests for digital reproductions and licensing
Oversee remote reference services and correspondence
Serve as CHC’s lead for the Aeon system to efficiently manage research and instruction requests
Maintain and report statistics on usage, reference, and instruction services
Select and acquire resources related to Cuba and its diaspora from regional, U.S., and international sources, informed by faculty research interests and student learning needs
Monitor approval plans and firm orders to support curriculum, teaching, and research across multiple disciplines
Coordinate acquisitions and cataloging workflows with Libraries’ Acquisitions and Metadata and Discovery Services teams
Collaborate with CHC librarian faculty to manage annual acquisitions allocations and gift budgets for Cuban and Cuban diasporic materials
Evaluate and recommend strategies for collection growth and space allocation based on academic program needs
Participate in fundraising initiatives and represent CHC in community and professional activities
Travel as needed to identify and acquire materials critical to the University’s teaching and research mission
Explore collaborative collection development opportunities, ideas for community engaged programming, and partnerships with the Hemispheric University Consortium Library Network
Stay current with emerging technologies, literature, and best practices in academic librarianship, teaching, and research support
Actively participate in Libraries and University committees, task forces, teams, and other organizational initiatives
Build professional networks to bring innovative ideas and opportunities to the UM community
Engage in collaborative efforts through active participation in local, regional, national, and/or international organizations
Represent and promote the University of Miami Libraries in professional organizations and broader professional communities as appropriate
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program or equivalent, with experience in collection development, library instruction, and reference services within an academic or research library
Strong knowledge of the history and culture of Cuba and its diaspora
Proven experience supporting patrons through reference services, research consultations, and course-integrated instruction
Proficiency in bibliographic tools and research resources
Familiarity with trends, principles, and best practices in collection development and library instruction
Oral and written fluency in both English and Spanish
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills
Ability to assess goals and operational needs to develop and implement effective policies and procedures
Strong commitment to providing excellent service
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Demonstrated initiative, flexibility, and adaptability
Meticulous attention to accuracy and detail
Preferred
Familiarity with distinctive collections gained through internships or previous work experience
Advanced degree in Latin American Studies or a related field
Experience managing collection budgets and working with approval plans
Supervisory experience
Background in project planning, management, and successful completion
The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.
Job Status
– Full time
Employee Type
– Faculty
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