Thanks to DC Librarian for sharing this interesting job opportunity as the Chief Librarian at Guantamo Bay, Cuba; it’s too good to not post. Nice balance of collection development, supervisory, and customer service. I’m not knocking it. I think every community, regardless of whether they are detainees or not, needs a librarian. I have a few questions about what exactly constitutes “appropriate/approved topics”. They probably won’t ask about the Library Bill of Rights in the interview.
Job Title: Chief Librarian
Organization: Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions
Location: Guantanamo Bay , Cuba ,Description: Are you interested in putting your library science
education and experience to work in one of today’s most challenging,
interesting and rewarding environments? Torres Advanced Enterprise
Solutions is recruiting for a Chief Librarian to manage the Detainee
Library, under the direction of the Joint Task Force-Guantanamo Bay,
Cuba.In managing the Detainee Library, the Chief Librarian is responsible for
providing, maintaining and developing library services and operations
using reading, recreational games and puzzles, music, or electronic
media. The Chief Librarian is responsible for selecting and maintaining
a range of reading and recreational materials to reflect the needs of
the patrons in terms of languages and appropriate/approved topics.The Chief Librarian will supervise a staff of three (one Assistant
Librarian and two Linguist/Library Assistants). The Chief Librarian will
also work closely with other contractor and government staff.To be successful in this job, the Chief Librarian will need to be
creative, adaptable, ambitious and resourceful. The ideal candidate will
possess a degree in library studies or a closely related field and
relevant experience. We will consider extensive experience in library
operations and management, in lieu of a degree. This job requires
proficiency in English. Applicants must be eligible for a US government
secret clearance. If you’re interested in talking in more detail, please
e-mail your resume to xx@xxxxxxx.comApplication Information: Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions offers a
highly competitive salary and benefit package. Additionally, this job
qualifies you for federal tax breaks. Torres Advanced Enterprise
Solutions is a certified Minority Owned Business and a Service Disabled
Veteran Owned Business. Torres Advanced Enterprise Solutions is an equal
opportunity employer.