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LB2-13
POSITION: Assistant
Professor of
Library Science/Archivist
and Head
of the
Ernest J.
Gaines
Center
RESPONSIBILITIES: Reports
to the
Dean of
University Libraries
and is
responsible for
arranging and
describing contributions
to the
Ernest J.
Gaines collection
and further
donations of
papers and
memorabilia by
Ernest J.
Gaines. The
successful candidate
will solicit, arrange
and describe
additional collections
relevant to
the aims of
the Center;
provide reference
service; maintain
the Center's
website; prepare
traditional and
online exhibits;
determine and
carry out
digitization projects
utilizing the
Center's manuscript
holdings; promote outreach
activities undertaken
by the
Center.
QUALIFICATIONS: MLS
degree from
an ALA-accredited
program; wide
knowledge of
archival principles.
Must be self-motivated,
service oriented
and able
to work
successfully in a
collegial environment.
Desired qualifications
are an additional
degree in English, History
or related
area and
certified archivist
credentials.
ADMINISTRATIVE
UNIT: The University
Library has
a faculty
of 17
and a
support staff
of 36.
Additional information
about the
library is
available at
http://library.louisiana.edu.
UL Lafayette is
located in
Acadiana, the
region of
southwest Louisiana
known for
its Cajun
and Creole
heritage. It
is one
of 8
publicly supported
universities in
the University
of Louisiana
system. UL Lafayette
consists of
9 degree-granting
units The
College of
the Arts,
liberal Arts,
Business Administration,
Education, Engineering, General
Studies, Nursing,
Science, and
the Graduate
School. The University
has an
approximate enrollment
of 16,300 students
with a
faculty of
618 and
offers degree
programs in
75 disciplines,
the master's
degree in
26 disciplines, and
the doctorate
in 9
disciplines. Additional
information about
UlllL
Lafayette is available
at
http://www.louisiana.edu/AboutUs.
SALARY: Commensurate
with qualifications
and experience.
Appointment with
faculty rank,
status, and
benefits.
STARTING
DATE: Negotiable,
but anticipated
for July
1,2015.
APPLICATIONS: Letter
of application,
resume, and
the names
and contact
information of
five references must
be received
at the
University of
Louisiana at Lafayette
by May
4, 2015,or
until position
is filled,
and should
be directed
to:
Dr.
Charles W.
Triche Ill
Dean of
University libraries Edith Garland
Dupre library
University
of Louisiana
at Lafayette
PO
Box40199
Lafayette,
Louisiana 70504
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Member of
the University
of Louisiana
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University of Tennessee
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