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daemon@ATHENA.MIT.EDU (Martha Henderson)
Wed Jul 8 20:02:56 1998
Date: Wed, 08 Jul 1998 15:46:59 -0500
From: Martha Henderson <henderson@ALPHA.NSULA.EDU>
To: PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU
Reply-To: Public-Access Computer Systems Forum <PACS-L@LISTSERV.UH.EDU>
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WATSON LIBRARY
NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA
NATCHITOCHES LA 7l497
ANNOUNCEMENT OF POSITION
POSITION: Reference Librarian in Media/Serials
DATE POSITION AVAILABLE: August 1, 1998
RANK AND SALARY: Assistant Professor (tenure track) $28,000 for 12 months
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provide general reference service in Media/Serials division during
assigned hours, specifically nights and weekends.
2. Provide informal library instruction in use of the Periodicals
Location Guide, databases, and equipment housed in the division.
3. Supervise student workers in copying microforms, shelving journals
and microforms, assisting patrons, processing materials, and other
tasks as assigned.
4. Assist patrons in the location of materials.
5. Supervise the Media/Serials division, browsing area, group study
room, and second floor reading room during nights and weekends.
6. Coordinate with other Media/Serials personnel and perform other
duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Required:
a. ALA-accredited MLS.
b. Knowledge of computerized reference sources and online
databases.
c. Ability to teach, work, and communicate effectively with
faculty, students, and staff.
2. Desirable:
a. Previous academic library experience.
b. Additional subject master's degree.
c. Scholarly and professional competence.
DESCRIPTION OF THE LIBRARY: The Library has a total of 26 staff members,
including 13 professional employees. Its collection comprises more than
314,000 bound volumes, over 103,000 microform equivalents, more than
338,000 government documents, and over 6,000 media items. The Library
includes an online catalog, a strong archival program, a large archives
collection, a media center, and branches in Shreveport and Leesville. The
building, completed and occupied in 1972, is an attractive modern building of
three floors with about 94,000 square feet of space and ample parking
facilities.
DESCRIPTION OF THE UNIVERSITY: Northwestern State University, with an
enrollment of over 8,000 students, is located on a 916-acre tract in
historically rich Natchitoches, the oldest permanent settlement in the
Louisiana Purchase. Founded in 1714, Natchitoches is 70 miles southeast
of Shreveport and 50 miles northwest of Alexandria..
APPLICATIONS: Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses of
three (3) references by July 24, 1998 to:
Dr. Ada D. Jarred, Director of Libraries
Watson Library
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 7l497
Telephone: (318) 357-4403
NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Women, minorities, and individuals
with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Martha V. Henderson, Ed.D. Voice: (318)357-4419
Professor and Head,
Media-Serials Division FAX: (318)357-4470
Northwestern State University
Natchitoches, LA 71457 Henderson@alpha.nsula.edu
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