VCU Libraries Faculty Vita
Cristina Ramirez
Collection Librarian for Social & Behavioral Sciences (Instructor)
Collection Management,
James Branch Cabell Library,
220G
Email: cdramirez@vcu.edu |
(804) 828-8832
Education
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
Graduate 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. "Connecting with Society, Media, and Users: Lessons from the Hispanic World." (work in progress).
Ramirez. "The Face of Pancho Villa: A History in Photographs and Words (Book Review)." REFORMA Newsletter Resenas/Book Reviews 25 (Fall/Winter 2007).
Presentations
"Education Seminar Day" with Leadership Metro Richmond Education Seminar Planning Team. Leadership Metro Richmond Education Seminar Day 2009. 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
"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, September
"The Changing Face of the College Campus" with Mario A. Ascencio. Virginia Library Association Annual Conference Program. 2008, October
"Richmond Boys Choir, Mentoring a Decade of New Leaders" with Team Horizon. Leadership Metro Richmond Community Action Project Presentation. 2008, May
Teaching Experience
Rome & Jerusalem, MES 320 (teaching assistant), University of Texas at Austin. 1999
University Committee Work
Office of Judicial Affairs & Academic Integrity; Honor Council. Member. 2008-2009.
OMSA (Office of Multicultural Student Affairs); Mentoring Program. Mentor. 2008-2009.
University Equity and Diversity Committee, VCU Office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs; Cross-Cultural Community Partnerships & Outreach. Member. 2008-2009.
VCU Faculty Senate Alternate. 2008-2009.
Committee on Commencement (Faculty Organization). Member; Library Marshall. 2007-2008.
VCU Subcommittee on LGBT Issues of the University Equity and Diversity Committee. Co-Chair, 2009. 2006-.
LibQUAL+ 2006 Task Force; Incentives & Results Committees. 2006.
VCU Libraries Committee Work
Diversity Programs Work Group. 2009-.
Black History Month Committee; Member. 2008-2009.
Screening Committee for Collection Librarian for Business and Public Affairs. 2008.
Library Staff Association; President. 2006-2007.
New Library Faculty Orientation Committee; Member. 2006.
Screening Committee for Reference Librarian for Behavioral and Social Sciences. 2006.
Professional Organizations
ALA CHOICE (Current Reviews for Academic Libraries) Magazine. Editorial Board. 2008-2009.
ALA IRRT (International Relations Round Table). 2006-.
American Library Association. ALA Councilor-at-Large, 2007-2010 ALA-APA Councilor, 2007-2010 ACRL Legislative Advocate, 2007-2009 ALA Council Committee on Diversity, 2007-2009 ALA Ambassador 2008. 2004-.
American Management Association. 2008-.
ASPA (American Association for Public Administration). 2006-.
Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ALCTS CMDS CDER (Collection Development and Electronic Resources)Committee, 2006-2007 Esther J. Piercy Award Jurcy, 2007-2008). 2005-.
Association of College and Research Libraries (EBSS (Education and Behavioral Sciences) Higher Education Committee, 2006-2008 EBSS Research Committee, 2008-1010, NLLD (National Library Legislative Day) Travel Grant, 2009). 2004-.
Beta Phi Mu, Iota Chapter. Member, Winner of 2008 Harold Lancour Scholarship for Foreign Study. 2006-.
CLENE (Continuing Library Education and Networking Exchange Round Table). 2008-.
Established Leaders' Society, VCU. Member. 2009-.
Library Administration and Management Association (Mentoring for Leadership Program, 2008-2009). 2006-.
PAT-Net (Public Administration Theory Network). 2008-.
Phi Beta Kappa, Louisiana State University Chapter (Richmond Association of Phi Beta Kappa, Membership Outreach Director). 1999.
Pi Alpha Alpha, the National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration. member. 2009-.
REFORMA (The National Association to Promote Library & Information Services to Latinos and the Spanish Speaking) (Recruitment and Mentoring Committee). 2005-on; Life Member.
Sigma Delta Pi, Alpha Lambda Chapter (La Sociedad Nacional Honoraria Hispanica/National Collegiate Hispanic Honor Society). .
Virginia Library Assocation. 2008-.
Virginia Library Association College & Research Library Section. 2005-.
Collection Management Subject Areas
Psychology,Clinical Counseling,Sociology, Anthropology,Archeology,Education,Counselor Ed.,Ed. Leadership,Health & Physical Ed.,Special Ed. & Disabilities,Sexuality,Social Work,Juvenile,Young Adult,Educational Media,Social Sciences Films,Women's Studies,UC.
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..
Community Activities
Friends of the Richmond Public Library. 2005-.
Equality Virginia; Supporter; Lobbying. 2006-.
The SLIS (School of Library and Information Science of the Catholic University of America) Alumni Association Executive Board. 2006-2008.
VALHEN (Virginia Latino Higher Education Network). 2007-.
LMR (Leadership Metro Richmond), Leadership Quest Program,; Education Seminar Day Team; Learning & Leadership Team. 2007-2008.
Library of Virginia Foundation Member. 2008-.
Colaborando Juntos; Education Team. 2008-.
LULAC Council 4611 (League of United Latin American Citizens); Founding Member; Executive Board, Treasurer. 2008-.
Hispanic Youth Symposium, Hispanic College Fund; Hispanic Hero. 2008-.
Science Museum of Virginia; Information Desk Volunteer; IMAX Dome Usher. 2008-.
World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond. 2008-.
Hadassah. 2007-on; Life Member.