Jo Ann J. Henson

General Librarian

Address: 141 Middleton Library
E-mail: jjhenson@lsu.edu
Telephone: 225-578-6575
Fax: 225-578-9432

Areas of Responsibility: 

As Liaison to the Ourso College of Business, I am responsible for providing research and reference support to Business faculty and students, as well as to the campus community. I am also responsible for the collection and development of business resources. In addition, I participate in general reference services, and in other reference department activities. I am a member of the Library Outreach Committee, where I actively promote the Library's resources to the Business School, to the campus community, and to the public.

Educational Background:

Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA, M.L.I.S. 2000
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge LA, B.A., English/Italian Minor, 1997

Professional Experience:

LSU Libraries, Reference Department, General Librarian, September 2006-present
ExxonMobil Refinery Information Center- Librarian/Supervisor 2003-2006
Woman's Hospital Medical Library-1999-2003-Assistant Librarian
LSU Libraries, Special Collections Public Services- 1999- Graduate Assistant

Areas of Interest:

Business Reference
Genealogy
Louisiana Culture
Italian Studies

Professional Affiliations:

American Library Association 2006-.
Association of College and Research Libraries 2006-
Reference and User Services Association 2006-
Business Reference and Services Section 2006-