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- Title
Librarian for Latin American and Caribbean Studies in U.S. Academic and Research Libraries: A Content Analysis of Position Announcements, 1970-2007.
- Authors
Alonso-Regalado, Jesús; Van Ullen, Mary K.
- Abstract
The present research investigates the evolving requirements, roles, and responsibilities of the Latin American and Caribbean studies librarian. Content analysis was used to study 94 position announcements published from 1970 to 2007. Variables were examined from the following categories: position description, educational background, work experience, technology skills, languages, personal traits, duties, and subject responsibilities. Cross tabulations and chi-square tests were executed to determine the statistical significance of relationships between variables. An advanced degree in a related subject field is expected by employers. Strong Spanish language abilities are required, and a working knowledge of Portuguese is highly desirable. The average number of duties per announcement has increased over time, reflecting the evolution of the position from being narrowly specialized to being more diversified. The Latin American and Caribbean studies librarian may also be responsible for additional subjects, in particular Iberian studies.
- Subjects
LATIN Americanists; CARIBBEANISTS; AREA studies libraries; LIBRARY personnel; EMPLOYMENT of academic librarians; AREA specialist librarians; LIBRARIAN recruiting
- Publication
Library Resources & Technical Services, 2009, Vol 53, Issue 3, p139
- ISSN
0024-2527
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5860/lrts.53n3.139