VCU Libraries Faculty Vita
Cristina Ramirez
Collection Librarian for Social & Behavioral Sciences
(Assistant Professor)
Collection Management, James Branch Cabell Library, 207
Email: cdramirez@vcu.edu | (804) 828-8832
Education
Doctoral Student. Ph.D. in Education program, Research & Evaluation track. Virginia Commonwealth University
M.P.A. Public Administration. Virginia Commonwealth University, 2010
M.S. Library and Information Science (Concentration in Archives, Special Collections, and Book Arts).The Catholic University of America, 2005
M.A. Middle Eastern Studies. The University of Texas at Austin, 2003
B.S. Psychology (Honors Program). Louisiana State University, 1998
B.A. Philosophy & Religious Studies (Secondary Major in Spanish). Louisiana State University, 1998
Previous Professional Experience
Reference Library Intern
News & Broadcast Reference Library, National Public Radio, 2005-2005
Volunteer Information Specialist
Renwick Gallery, Smithsonian Institution, 2004-2005
Graduate Student Assistant
The Catholic History Research Center and University Archives, Catholic University of America, 2004-2005
Publications
Ramirez "The Buena Salud Guide for a Healthy Heart: A National Alliance for Hispanic Health Book (Buena Salud Guides)/La guia de buena salud para un corazon sano" (Book Review). REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Fall/Winter 2011).
Ramirez "The Buena Salud Guide to Diabetes and Your Life: A National Alliance for Hispanic Health Book (Buena Salud Guides)/La guia de buena salud sobre la diabetes y tu vida" (Book Review). REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Fall/Winter 2011).
Ramirez "La gacela Julieta nos pone a dieta" (Book Review). REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Fall/Winter 2011).
Ramirez "El miedo de Mo" (Book Review). REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Fall/Winter 2011).
Ramirez. "Ideas para divertir a los ninos: Juegos al aire libre, manualidades y pasatiempos creativos para estimular su imaginacion (Book Review) ". REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Spring/Summer 2011).
Ramirez. "La oveja numero 108 (Book Review) ". REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Spring/Summer 2011).
Ramirez."Ensenando rebeldia: Historias de la Lucha Popular Oaxaquena (Book Review) ". REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Spring/Summer 2011).
Ramirez."Busque empleo con exito el saber venderse: Los mas eficaces consejos y trucos para preparar una solicitud, un CV, la entrevista personal, etc (Book Review) ". REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Spring/Summer 2011).
Ramirez. "Connecting with Society, Media, and Users: Lessons from the Hispanic World." (work in progress).
Ramirez. "The Latin Music Scene: The Stars, The Fans, The Music (Book Review)." REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews 28 (Spring/Summer 2010).
Ramirez. "10 soluciones simples para el deficit de atencion en adultos: Como superar la distraccion cronica y alcanzar tus objetivos (Book Review)." REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews 28 (Spring/Summer 2010).
Ramirez. "10 soluciones simples para vencer la angustia: Como calmar tu mente, relajar tu cuerpo y recuperar tu vida (Book Review)." REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews 28 (Spring/Summer 2010).
Ramirez. "The Ancient Spirituality of the Modern Maya (Book Review)." REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews 27 (Spring/Summer 2009).
Ramirez. "The Spanish Language of New Mexico and Southern Colorado: A Linguistic Atlas (Book Review)." REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Fall/Winter 2009).
Ramirez. "My Papa Diego and Me: Memories of My Father and His Art/Mi papa y yo: Recuerdos de mi padre y su arte. (Book Review)." REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews (Fall/Winter 2009).
Ramirez and Jimmy Ghaphery, Hana Kim. "Using the Internet for Educational Research" in Educational Research: Fundamentals for the Consumer (James H. McMillan). Pearson Education, 2008.
Ramirez. "The Face of Pancho Villa: A History in Photographs and Words (Book Review)." REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews 25 (Fall/Winter 2007).
Presentations
"Que cuentas? Alternative Latino Texts in the Classroom". National Latino Children's Literature Conference. Conference Theme: Connecting Cultures & Celebrating Cuentos. 2012
"Let's Read!: Creating a Successful Foreign Language Collection at Your Library!" with Christie Hoerneman and Mutahara Mobashar. Virginia Library Association Annual Conference Program. 2011
"Using Critical Race Theory and Storytelling/Counter-storytelling to Create Pathways for Latino Students". SAPES (56th Annual Meeting of the South Atlantic Philosophy of Education Society Conference). Conference Theme: Education and Social Engagement. 2011
"Librarians without Walls: Working with the Community/Bibliotecarios sin paredes: Trabajando con la comunidad". REFORMA National Conference IV, Pre-Conference Workshop. 2011
"Change With Your Users: Practical Ways to Provide Library Services in Multicultural Settings" with Abiodun Solanke, Christie Hoerneman. Virginia Library Association Annual Conference Program. 2010
"Education Seminar Day" with Education Seminar Day Planning Team. Leadership Metro Richmond Education Seminar Day. 2009
"Using Diversity for Outreach, Community Education, and Networking". Bridging the Spectrum: A Symposium on Scholarship and Practice in Library and Information Science, The Catholic University of America-School of Library and Information Science. 2009
"Using Social Media to Connect LGBT Members on College Campuses and to Fight Homophobia". The Conscience Un-Conference: Using Social Media for Good, The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Center for History and New Media at George Mason University. 2009
"Primeros Pasos" with La Unidad Latina, Lambda Upsilon Lambda Fraternity, Latino Student Association, Sigma Lambda Upsilon, OMSA, VCU Office of Undergraduate Admissions. Primeros Pasos/First Steps. 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011
"The Changing Face of the College Campus" with Mario A. Ascencio. Virginia Library Association Annual Conference Program. 2008
"Richmond Boys Choir, Mentoring a Decade of New Leaders" with Team Horizon. Leadership Metro Richmond Community Action Project Presentation. 2008
Teaching Experience
Collection Development, CLSC 641 (Adjunct Faculty) . The Catholic University of America, School of Library and Information Science. 2010
Rome & Jerusalem, MES 320 (Teaching Assistant). The University of Texas at Austin, Department of Middle Eastern Studies. 1999
University Committee Work
2012 ACE VA Network Conference Planning Committee; The Virginia Network for Women in Higher Education, Women's Network at VCU. 2011-2012
VCU Graduate School. Graduate School Mentorship Program (GSMP); Graduate Mentor to an Undergraduate Education Student. 2011-2012
Doctoral Program Advisory Board/Policy Board (Ph.D. in Education); Student Representative. 2010-2012
VCU Fulbright Committee; Review Panel. 2010
University Equity and Diversity Committee, VCU Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs; Member 2008-2010, 2010-2012
- Cross-Cultural Community Partnerships & Outreach
- University Library Services Representative
- LGBT Subcommittee Representative
Office of Judicial Affairs & Academic Integrity; Honor Council; Member. 2008-2009, 2010-2011, 2011-2012
OMSA (Office of Multicultural Student Affairs); Mentoring Program. Mentor. 2008-2009
VCU Faculty Senate Alternate. 2008-2009
Committee on Commencement (VCU Libraries Faculty Organization); Member & Library Marshall. 2007-2008
VCU Subcommittee on LGBT Issues of the University Equity and Diversity Committee. 2006-
- Co-Chair, 2009-2012
VCU Libraries Committee Work
University Grievance Panel Representative. 2011-2012
VCU Libraries Diversity Committee. 2011-
VCU Libraries Buddy (mentor), Buddy Program, Professional Development Committee. 2010-2011, 2011-2012
Professional Development Committee. 2010-2011
Diversity Programs Work Group. 2009-2010
Black History Month Committee; Member. 2008-2009
Screening Committee for Collection Librarian for Business and Public Affairs. 2008
Library Staff Association; President. 2006-2007
LibQUAL+ 2006 Task Force; Incentives & Results Committees. 2006
New Library Faculty Orientation Committee; Member. 2006
Screening Committee for Reference Librarian for Behavioral and Social Sciences. 2006
Professional Organizations
AAACE (American Association for Adult and Continuing Education). 2010-
AERA (American Educational Research Association). 2011-
ALA CHOICE (Current Reviews for Academic Libraries) Magazine
- Editorial Board. 2008-2010, 2010-2012
ALA IRRT (International Relations Round Table). 2006-
American Evaluation Association, 2011-
American Library Association. 2004-
- ALA Councilor-at-Large, 2007-2010, 2010-2013
- ALA-APA Councilor, 2007-2010, 2010-2013
- ACRL Legislative Advocate, 2007-2009, 2009-2011
- ALA Virtual National Library Legislative Day, 2008
- ALA Council Committee on Diversity, 2007-2009
- ALA Ambassador 2008, 2009, 2010
- NMRT Resume Review Greeter, 2010
- ALA APA Salaries & Status Standing Committee, 2009-2011, Acting Chair, 2010-2011
- Diversity Councilors Caucus, 2007-2010, 2010-2013
- ALA Council Resolutions Committee, 2010-2012
American Management Association. 2008-
ASPA (American Society for Public Administration). 2006-2010
Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS). 2005-
- CMDS CDER (Collection Development and Electronic Resources) Committee, 2006-2007
- Esther J. Piercy Award Jury, 2007-2008
Association of College and Research Libraries. 2004-
- EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences) Higher Education Committee, 2006-2008
- EBSS Research Committee, 2008-2010, 2010-2012
- NLLD (National Library Legislative Day) Travel Grant, 2009
- EBSS Research Committee, Chair, 2010-2011
- ACRL EBSS Advisory Council (Education & Behavioral Sciences Section), 2010-2011
Beta Phi Mu, Iota Chapter. Member. 2006-
- Winner of 2008 Harold Lancour Scholarship for Foreign Study
CLENE (Continuing Library Education and Networking Exchange Round Table). 2008-
Established Leaders' Society, VCU. Member. 2009-
Library Administration and Management Association. 2006-
- Mentoring for Leadership Program, 2008-2009
PAT-Net (Public Administration Theory Network). 2008-
Phi Beta Kappa, Louisiana State University Chapter. 1999
- Richmond Association of Phi Beta Kappa, Membership Outreach Director
Phi Delta Kappa International (The Professional Association in Education). Associate Member. 2010-
Phi Sigma Pi National Honor Fraternity, Gamma Theta Chapter, Louisiana State University
Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. member. 2009-
PTPL (Potomac Technical Processing Librarians). 2010-
REFORMA (The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking). 2005-
- REFORMA Recruits-Recruitment and Mentoring Committee, 2009
- LGBT Task Force, Chair, 2009-2010
- LIFE MEMBER
Sigma Delta Pi (La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispanica/National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society), Alpha Lambda Chapter, Louisiana State University
Virginia Library Association. 2008-
- Co-Chair Multicultural Forum, 2010-2012, 2012-
- VLA Conference Committee 2012
Virginia Library Association College & Research Library Section. 2005-
Collection Management Subject Areas
Psychology, Clinical Counseling, Sociology, Anthropology, Archeology, Education, Counselor Education, Educational Leadership, Health & Physical Education, Special Education & Disabilities, Sexuality, Social Work, Juvenile/Young Adult Literature, Educational Media, Women's Studies, University College (study skills, time management, and college preparedness). Social Sciences Films and Multimedia.
Research Interests
Collaborative initiatives among institutions. Outreach & educational programming. Use of electronic & print resources across ethno-linguistic groups. Promoting library services to Latinos. Recruitment & retention of diverse populations in college. Mentoring programs in K-12 and college. Bilingual Children's and Young Adult Literature. Program evaluation and research.
Community Activities
Moy Yat Ving Tsun Kung Fu, Student
VCU Service Award, 2011
Richmond Folk Festival Ambassador, Volunteer Information Services, Richmond Folk Festival. 2010, 2011
(OHNA) Oregon Hill Neighborhood Association; Member. 2010-
Colaborando Juntos; Education Team. 2008-2009
Hispanic Youth Symposium, Hispanic College Fund; Hispanic Hero. 2008-2009
LULAC Council 4611 (League of United Latin American Citizens); Founding Member; Executive Board, Treasurer. 2008-2009
Science Museum of Virginia; Information Desk Volunteer; IMAX Dome Usher. 2008-2009
Library of Virginia Foundation Member. 2008-
World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond. 2008-
LMR (Leadership Metro Richmond), Leadership Quest Program. 2007-2008
- Education Seminar Day Team. 2008
- Learning & Leadership Team. 2009
VALHEN (Virginia Latino Higher Education Network). 2007-
The SLIS (School of Library and Information Science of the Catholic University of America) Alumni Association Executive Board. 2006-2008
Friends of the Richmond Public Library. 2005-