Diana Gonzalez Kirby

Diana Gonzalez Kirby is an Associate Professor in the Library at the University of Miami in Coral Gables, Florida. She is a graduate of Florida International University, the University of Florida, and the University of Maryland, and has master of arts degrees in Anthropology and in Library Service. Born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Ms. Kirby has lived in Miami since 1972. She has published several journal articles, monographs, and book chapters chronicling the Cuban immigration and the changing roles of Cuban women. In addition, Ms. Kirby has co-authored with Sara M. Sanchez professional papers and journal articles on the evolution of Santeria, the Afro-Cuban religion that incorporates elements of Roman Catholicism and Yoruba beliefs.

Sara Maria Sanchez

Master of Arts in International Studies, 1984. University of Miami, Graduate School of International Studies. Specialization in Caribbean/Latin American Studies. Master of Library Science, 1974. State University of New York at Geneseo. Specialization in Academic Libraries. Tecnico Bibliotecario (Library Degree), 1960, University of Havana, Cuba. Bachelor of Library Science, 1958. Sociedad de Amigos del Pais, Havana, Cuba. Bachelor of Arts, 1957. University of Villanova, Havana, Cuba. Major: Philosophy & English.
Professional EXPERIENCE:
University of Miami International Documents Librarian, June 1995 to date. University of Miami North-South Center Bibliographer/Research Specialist, 1992 to 1995. University of Miami Caribbean/Latin American Subject Specialist International Studies Biblio-grapher, 1991 to date. Associate Professor at the Library, University of Miami, 1994 to date. General Reference, and Periodicals Librarian Subject Specialist for the Graduate School of International Studies, 1984 to 1991. Bibliographer/Liaison for Caribbean, African and Afro-American Studies, University of Miami, 1984 to 1992. Director, Radio Marti Library and Information Center and Research Analyst, U.S. Information Agency, Washington, D.C., 1984 to 1986. Assistant Professor, Periodicals and Government Documents Librarian, 1970-1983. Assistant Head, UN and Exchange Publications Dept. National Library, Cuba, 1960-1966.