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McNeese State University
Information Resources Librarian
Frazar Memorial Library
McNeese State University in Lake Charles, Louisiana, invites applications for the position of Information Resources Librarian (IRL) at Frazar Memorial Library. This is an unclassified, full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. This newly-created position offers an opportunity for an energetic and innovative candidate to join a university committed to excellence in services and resources.
Position Description and Responsibilities:
Implements and maintains technologies necessary to ensure and enhance access to electronic resources. Participates in the development of library policies and procedures. Manages library web site and participates in web page design and development. Participates in the selection, installation, and maintenance of equipment and software. Serves as liaison with university’s technology and computing departments in issues affecting library resources and services. Some public services duties may be included. Reports to Coordinator of Library Services.
Requirements:
MLS/MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution (or equivalent). Ability to manage and troubleshoot electronic resources. Understanding of practices and trends in using licensed electronic resources and digital content. Working knowledge of current web authoring programs and related web-based technologies. Working knowledge of computer hardware and operating systems. Ability to work collaboratively with library faculty and staff.
Preferences:
Public services or other academic library experience.
Experience in solving technology-related issues in an academic library.
Deadline: Applications accepted until position filled.
Application Materials and Contact:
Send cover letter with resume, plus the name, address, phone number, and e-mail address for each of three references to:
Kenneth Awagain
Chair, IRL Search Committee
P.O. Box 91445
Lake Charles , LA 70609
(337) 475-5737
(337) 475-5727 [FAX]
E-mail: kawagain@mcneese.edu
Relevant Web Sites:
Frazar Memorial Library: http://library.mcneese.edu
McNeese State University: http://www.mcneese.edu
LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network: www.louislibraries.org
Louisiana University System: http://www.uls.state.la.us/
City of Lake Charles: http://www.cityoflakecharles.com
SW Louisiana Convention & Visitor’s Bureau: http://www.visitlakecharles.org/
State of Louisiana: http://www.louisiana.gov
McNeese State University is an AA/EEO/ADA employer committed to excellence through diversity.
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires McNeese State University to inform applicants that the University can employ only U.S. citizens and aliens lawfully authorized to work in the U.S. Each new employee is required to present documentation verifying his/her identity and right to accept employment.
Instructional Faculty Candidates with foreign degrees must provide official certification of equivalency to U.S. degrees, an official comprehensive course-by-course report and U.S. Equivalency Statement, from World Education Services, info@wes.org. The official Credential Evaluation Report and U.S. Equivalency Statement must be submitted directly to the Office of Academic Affairs, Box 93220, Lake Charles, LA 70609; (337)475-5508. Simple translation of the language on foreign diplomas, transcripts, coursework, or similar will NOT suffice and will cause the application packet to be judged as incomplete.
McNeese State University is a member of the University of Louisiana System. Under Louisiana law, applications and all supporting materials will become public record. An executive session pursuant to La. Rev. Stat. 42:6.1(A) may be required.
Persons needing reasonable accommodations as provided by the Americans with Disabilities Act should contact the Vice President for Special Services and Equity Office: Voice: (337)475-5428; Hearing Impaired (TDD) (337)475-5722; Fax: (337)475-5960.
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