Job Details

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $50,000 per year
Posted: 11/14/2025
Application Due: Open Until Filled
Category: Library and Information Science

Position: Public Services Librarian/Assistant Professor
Location: Frazar Memorial Library, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA
Position Number: F99467
Appointment: Full-time, 12-month, unclassified; available immediately

Position Summary

The Public Services Librarian/Assistant Professor reports to the Head of Public Services and participates in the library’s public services, instruction, liaison, scholarship, and assessment initiatives. The role emphasizes evaluating library initiatives, instruction, and services.

Key Responsibilities:

• Advocate for library services across campus

• Participate in library liaison program

• Plan and conduct library orientations, information literacy classes, and course-specific activities

• Prepare study guides, reports, and special materials

• Analyze and report qualitative and quantitative data to support strategic planning

• Research and implement new data collection methods for library assessment

• Stay current with trends in libraries and librarianship through reading, conferences, workshops, scholarship, and professional engagement

• Provide reference service and research assistance through multiple modes (in-person, email, phone, chat, text)

• Organize library resources and assist with building tours

• Serve on committees, participate in evening/weekend rotations

• Assist in training student workers

• Perform other duties as assigned

• Physically retrieve library resources, push loaded book carts, lift up to 20 pounds

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited institution

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ability to adapt to changing technology

• Ability to work well independently and collaboratively

• Skill in preparing and conducting presentations for various audiences

• Adaptability to changes in task priorities and work environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in academic public services

• Experience assessing library services

Application Instructions

Applicants must complete an electronic application and upload:

1. Letter of Application (Cover Letter)

2. Resume

3. Three References (name, phone, email)

4. Unofficial Transcripts (official required if hired)

Note: Official transcripts and three letters of recommendation are required upon hiring.

Contact Information:

• Walt Fontane (Chair) – wfontane@mcneese.edu

• Kim Dronett (HR Analyst/Recruitment) – kdronett@mcneese.edu | (337) 475-5413

Application Process: Click “APPLY” on the job advertisement to complete the electronic application. Applicants are responsible for monitoring their application status.

Additional Information

• McNeese State University is a public university in the University of Louisiana System.

• Complies with all applicable drug testing, background check, and eligibility requirements.

• Participates in E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility.

• AA/EEO/ADA employer, committed to diversity and accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Foreign Degrees: Must be evaluated for equivalency to U.S.-accredited coursework by a recognized agency (e.g., WES or ECE).