Special Instructions
Nicholls State University adheres to the equal opportunity provisions of federal civil rights laws and regulations that are applicable to this agency.
Therefore, no one will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, national origin (Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964); sex (Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972); disability (Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; or age (Age Discrimination Act of 1975) in attaining educational goals and objectives and in the administration of personnel policies and procedures.
Anyone with questions regarding this policy may contact Alison Hadaway, SHRM-CP, Director of Human Resources at 985-448-4041 / alison.
hadaway@nicholls.
edu / P.
O.
Box 2105, Thibodaux, LA 70310.
For anyone needing ADA Accommodations, please contact Brian Clausen, Director of Environmental Health & Safety at 985-448-4783 / brian.
clausen@nicholls.
edu
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Professor/Assistant Librarian (Government Information)
Position Number 021506
Salary Range $46,939.
00
Position Type Faculty
Department Information
Ending Effective Date of Temporary Employment
Department University Library
Job Duties
Responsibility / Duty
Manages and develops the Library’s Federal and Louisiana state documents collections including online government resources.
Leads the department’s efforts in outreach, access and collection development including management of ASERL’s Center of Excellence for the National Marine Fisheries Service.
Serves as subject liaison to various colleges and/or departments providing collection development, research and instruction services.
Supervises one staff member and three student assistants.
Percentage Of Time 70
Responsibility / Duty
Service to Library profession, university and other communities (local, state, regional and national)
Percentage Of Time 15
Responsibility / Duty
Research and articles/presentations
Percentage Of Time 15
Posting Detail Information
Minimum Experience Required
Knowledge of library collections and functions, including government documents.
Exposure to a library automation system, such as SirsiDynix Symphony, and OCLC.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office (or its equivalent).
Minimum Education Required
MLIS or MLS from ALA-Accredited Program
Minimum Licenses Required
Other Minimum Requirements
Test(s) Required
Preferred Education
Preferred Experience
Working experience in a Federal or State Depository Library.
Knowledge of current trends in government information collections.
Knowledge of trends and issues affecting academic libraries.
Working knowledge of SirsiDynix Symphony and OCLC.
Preferred Licenses
Other Preferred Requirements
Physical Demands
Employment Year Fiscal Year
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify begin date
If Grant Period or Specified Period selected, please specify end date
Employment Basis Full-time
Proposed Ending Date (for faculty and grant funded positions)
Posting Date 10/18/2023
Closing Date 01/01/2024
Special Instructions to Applicants
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume/CV
Cover Letter
Names and Contact Information for a Minimum of THREE References
Copy of Transcript
Optional Documents
Letter of Reference 1
Letter of Reference 2
Letter of Reference 3
Other Document