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Position / Application Information

MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY invites qualified applicants to apply for the position of General Librarian / Assistant Professor .

DEPARTMENT : Frazar Memorial Library

POSITION INFORMATION : This is a full-time, 12-month, faculty position. Appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor.

This position is eligible for promotion and tenure. The appointment is available immediately.

POSITION NUMBER : F

SALARY : $50,

DEADLINE : Position is open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCESS AND MATERIALS : For the application process, applicants MUST complete an electronic application and upload required documents listed below :

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three References (include : name, phone number, and e-mail address)
• Unofficial Transcripts
• O nly completed application packets including all items listed above will be reviewed.

Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process.

Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.

Required application materials WILL NOT be accepted after the deadline, if applicable. Applications may be rejected if incomplete.

ALL JOB OFFERS ARE CONTINGENT UPON THE SUCCESSFUL RESULT OF A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK AND RECEIPT OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT(S) IF APPLICABLE.

If you have questions regarding this recruitment, please contact the HR Employment Liaison :

Position Duties / Responsibilities

The General Librarian performs a broad range of responsibilities. This is considered an entry-level position with an eye towards specialization in another area of the library.

The General Librarian will :

• Supports the Public Service Department by participating in the reference desk rotation for on-site and virtual reference service.
• Assists the Technical Services Department with the maintenance of the library catalog, updating and correcting electronic resource data, performing scheduled reports, and tracking usage statistics.
• Provides patrons and staff with assistance to hardware, software, and library resources.
• Produces and maintains library-related Internet content, such as Libguides.
• Designs and composes written reports for the library, University, and accreditation agencies as needed
• Collaborates with other library staff by producing library policies and procedures and participating in special projects and initiatives
• Serves on committees at the University and State level
• Meets University requirements for tenure and promotion, as well as other University policies
• Commitment to professionalism through membership and service in library associations, professional conferences, continuing education, and staying informed of library trends and technological developments
• Maintains a collegial environment within a diverse university community that includes faculty, students, library staff, and other members of the university community, members of the profession, and the general public.
• Open and close the library on occasion.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Appointment is at the rank of Assistant Professor; This position is eligible for promotion and tenure.

Required / Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited institution required, or enrolled in a such a program with an expected graduation by May .
• Prior experience working in an academic library required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office or related office software suite.
• Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of people.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Physically capable of retrieving library materials from multiple locations, pushing loaded book carts, and lifting twenty pounds.

Last updated : 2024-04-30