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From: http://pasta.cantbedone.org/pages/l88EAb.htm

Temporary Librarian Position
For Librarian Displaced by Hurricane Katrina


In order to offer support to those in our profession who have been affected by Hurricane Katrina, the Henry Madden Library
of the California State University, Fresno would like to hire one librarian with an ALA accredited M.L.S. or equivalent
who was displaced and/or unemployed because of the hurricane. Funding for this temporary position is available immediately.
The position is available for twelve months from the time of appointment, with extension through December 2006 possible
if necessary. Salary will be $50,100 per calendar year or the former salary of the librarian, whichever is higher.
Benefits are included with full time appointment. We are accepting applications from librarians with experience in
any aspect of librarianship, including reference, instruction, technical services, collection development, systems,
and special collections. Specific duties will be determined based upon the skills and abilities of the librarian who
is hired.

To apply for this hurricane relief position, contact:

Michael Gorman
Dean of Library Services
California State University, Fresno
Henry Madden Library
5200 N. Barton Ave. ML34
Fresno CA 93740-8014
michaelg@csufresno.edu

Please include a resume and letter explaining how Katrina affected your position and which area or areas you would be
interested in working during your employment in Fresno. You will also need to include the name and contact information
of your library director in order for us to verify how Katrina affected your library career. Academic librarians are
preferred, but all applications will be considered. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.