AUTHOR: Giselle M. Avilés
Giselle M. Avilés is a reference librarian in the Hispanic Reading Room of the Latin American, Caribbean and European Division (LAC&E). In this role, she develops reference tools with the Library's vast materials, such as research guides and digital storytelling publications, that enhance access to the collections. She came to the Library in 2019 as a research fellow working with the Jay I. Kislak Collection and the William and Inger Ginsberg Collection of the Geography and Map Division. Following this experience, she worked at the John W. Kluge Center assisting with the Kluge Prize, the senior chair competitions, and the center’s events. Giselle holds a doctorate in Anthropology from the École des hautes études en sciences sociales in Paris, France.
Most Recent Posts
- Travesía de Palabras Indígenas entre México y el Archivo de la PALABRA November 22nd, 2023
- Journey of Indigenous Words between Mexico and the PALABRA Archive November 22nd, 2023
- Reflections on Brazil-Africa Relations: Higher Education, Diplomacy and Development September 5th, 2023
- “Aquí pero allá”: Telling the story of Chileans in the United States through the Library’s Collections May 19th, 2023
- Pelé, O Rei: Juggling Ambitions on Soccer’s Biggest Stage February 13th, 2023
- A.B. Bejar, 2022 Junior Fellow, on Family (His)Stories and Andean Heritage October 6th, 2022
- A.B. Bejar, 2022 Junior Fellow, comparte Historias Familiares y sobre su Herencia Andina October 6th, 2022
- Monica Soto on creating “Interconnecting Worlds: Weaving Community Narratives, Andean Histories & the Library’s Collections” Research Guide September 19th, 2022
- Monica Soto nos cuenta su experiencia creando la Guía de Investigación “Interconnecting Worlds: Weaving Community Narratives, Andean Histories & the Library’s Collections” September 19th, 2022