McNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY
The Mission of the Liaison Program is to support the goals and objectives of the McNeese State University Library. In particular, the program supports providing access to information and engaging in collaborative projects.
A Library Liaison is a library faculty member who acts as the primary communication link between the Library and an academic department within the university.
Duties include:
McNeese’s Frazar Memorial Library has added a new tool to its Liaison program. Library Liaisons will begin using LibGuides to organize information and resources by academic discipline. Over 1,200 academic, public, and special libraries in 25 countries use the LibGuides program to provide research guides to their library visitors.
At McNeese, LibGuides will provide access to books, journals, databases, Internet resources, helpful information, and other materials useful to the McNeese community. Perhaps the most important feature of LibGuides is the high level of interactivity it fosters. Students, faculty, and staff can rate individual resources, request materials, and suggest other links not already included. In short, LibGuides allows for quick and easy feedback to Liaisons to improve the Library’s services.
Each Liaison will partner with an academic department to assist in acquiring useful materials, match library resources with curriculum needs, maintain the LibGuide, keep abreast of new materials, and address any Library-related issues. In addition to its many features, each LibGuide page includes contact information for the Department’s Liaison. The Library hopes that LibGuides will open a new communication channel with the academic departments for a more streamlined integration of pertinent resources into day-to-day coursework.
I am a McNeese graduate with a bachelor's degree in Family and Consumer Science and a concentration in Child and Family Studies. As a student, I competed on the rodeo team and served on the SGA board. I earned my master’s degree in 2022 from the University of South Dakota in Educational Administration and Leadership with a concentration in Adult and Higher Ed. I have over 13 years of experience in adult education and 20 years of educational experience.
My favorite part of being a Freshman Advisor is helping students navigate their new life routine as a college freshman by offering support with in-person office visits or by email to help students meet their goals. I always remind students of my favorite BB King quote – “Education is one thing no one can ever take away from you.” I believe that supporting students is vital to a student's success.
In my spare time, I raise registered American Brahman cattle, and I enjoy all the "country girl" things like hunting, fishing, growing a garden and cooking.