Graduate  Fellowship:  Researcher/Writers  (5)  
    *   June 1 - August 30  (1st phase) &  September 5 - December 15, 2006   
(final phase)  
    *   Stipend:  $ 5000.00     Approx. 10 hours  /week.     Flexible  hours. 
 
    *   Description:   The New Jersey Hispanic Research and  Information 
Center / Newark Public Library wishes to hire five part-time,  graduate 
students/fellows to prepare detailed community profiles for five  Hispanic groups in New 
Jersey.    The completed profiles will become part of the Research Collection 
of  the NJHRIC.      
    *   Duties:   Research Fellows will be trained and  work under the 
guidance and supervision of the Research Director.  Each Fellow will conduct 
in-depth  research about one specific Hispanic community in New Jersey during the 
first  phase of the project (June-August) and prepare a complete written profile  
during the second phase (September-December).   Information will incorporate  
current demographic data, employment patterns, geographic distribution and  
educational levels.    Profiles will also include information on each group’s 
historical  presence in New Jersey, their social, cultural, civic, political 
and  educational organizations, and their contributions to New Jersey.   After 
the initial training  sessions Fellows will meet individually with the Research 
Director at regular  intervals during the duration of the project.  
    *   Qualifications:    Ideal candidates will . . .  
    *   Have excellent  research skills, including experience with search 
engines/search strategies  and familiarity with online reference materials and  
databases 
    *   Demonstrate excellent  writing skills and be comfortable with 
Windows-based operating  systems 
    *   Have a background in  Latino/Hispanic studies and good working 
knowledge of the Spanish language   
    *   Work well  independently, with guidance from Research Director, and  
meet deadlines
    *   Closing Date: April 21,  2006
    *    
Olga Jiménez Wagenheim, PhD 
NJHRIC  Research Director
The Newark Public Library
5 Washington  St., P.O. Box 630
Newark, NJ   07101-0630
973-733-4791 –phone 
973-733-5759 -fax
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Application  process: Send  cover letter,  resume and writing sample by mail, 
fax or email  to both:
Ingrid Betancourt                         
NJHRIC Project  Director 
The Newark Public Library
5 Washington St., P.O. Box  630
Newark, NJ  07101-0630
973-733-3637  –phone 
973-733-5759 -fax
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