The Chief serves as the Library's principal representative in matters dealing with the countries, languages and regions covered by the division. This includes the provision of services related to collections of the relevant countries of origin, the related American Diasporas, and engagement with Latin American, Caribbean, and European studies broadly. With guidance from the director, and in keeping with overall Library strategy and objectives, the Chief formulates the division’s vision, establishes the mission and goals, determines objectives, manages resources, and evaluates the overall performance of the division.
The Chief supports the development of the collections of the de facto national library as it pertains to the growth and direction of the Library's Latin American, Caribbean, and European Division collections, facilitates research and reference service onsite and virtually, and coordinates library outreach and engagement with a large and diverse array of users and communities.
