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Founded in 1973 by a coalition of students, faculty, and activists, the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO) is the largest university-based research institute, library, and archive dedicated to the Puerto Rican experience in the United States. Learn more at centropr.hunter.cuny.edu
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0:23 Introduction
0:33 What is a librarian and what do they do?
0:42 Can you speak to how the role of a librarian has evolved over time?
1:24 Why did you become a librarian?
1:46 What is a library and why do they exist?
2:25 What services do libraries offer besides providing books to read?
2:59 Why are libraries important to protect?
3:37 What ethics must you follow as a librarian and how has the evolved over time?
4:16 Can you tell me about the founding of CENTRO's Library?
4:40 How many items does the CENTRO Library have?
5:27 What are some of the most requested topics in the CENTRO Library?
6:07 Why is it important to focus on the Puerto Rican Diaspora?
6:47 How does the CENTRO Library support researchers and scholars interested in Puerto Rican Studies?
7:36 What is your favorite item in the CENTRO Library?
10:03 What is the oldest thing CENTRO has in its library?
11:41 How do you ensure the library remains inclusive and representative of the diverse experiences in the Puerto Rican Diaspora?
Founded in 1973 by a coalition of students, faculty, and activists, the Center for Puerto Rican Studies at Hunter College (CENTRO) is the largest university-based research institute, library, and archive dedicated to the Puerto Rican experience in the United States. Learn more at centropr.hunter.cuny.edu
Follow us on social media!
Instagram: instagram.com/centropr
Facebook: facebook.com/centropr
Twitter: x.com/centropr
Threads: threads.net/@centropr
TikTok: tiktok.com/@centropr
Support our work by donating today at community.hunter.cuny.edu/supportcentro
0:23 Introduction
0:33 What is a librarian and what do they do?
0:42 Can you speak to how the role of a librarian has evolved over time?
1:24 Why did you become a librarian?
1:46 What is a library and why do they exist?
2:25 What services do libraries offer besides providing books to read?
2:59 Why are libraries important to protect?
3:37 What ethics must you follow as a librarian and how has the evolved over time?
4:16 Can you tell me about the founding of CENTRO's Library?
4:40 How many items does the CENTRO Library have?
5:27 What are some of the most requested topics in the CENTRO Library?
6:07 Why is it important to focus on the Puerto Rican Diaspora?
6:47 How does the CENTRO Library support researchers and scholars interested in Puerto Rican Studies?
7:36 What is your favorite item in the CENTRO Library?
10:03 What is the oldest thing CENTRO has in its library?
11:41 How do you ensure the library remains inclusive and representative of the diverse experiences in the Puerto Rican Diaspora?
