Jo Ann Henson
Business Reference Librarian
jjhenson@lsu.edu
(225) 578-6575
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
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
Association of College and Research Libraries
Reference and User Services Association
Business Reference and Services Section
Centro Studi e Documentazione Isola di Ustica
