Alicia Hansen

Assistant Professor
Music Collections & Services Coordinator
J. Edgar & Louise S. Monroe Library
Loyola University New Orleans
6363 St. Charles Ave. Box 198
New Orleans, LA 70118
504-864-7118
ahansen@loyno.edu

EDUCATION

BFA in Piano Performance and English

1990-1994, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA
MME in Piano Pedagogy
1996-1998, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
MLIS
2000-2001, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA

CAREER HISTORY

Music Collections & Services Coordinator

2003 (May)-current. J. Edgar & Louise S. Monroe Library
Provides reference and virtual reference service with a specialization in music.
Provides library instruction in both lecture and hands-on environments.
Team teaches Technology for Music Students with music professor Steve Dankner
and instructional technologist Brad Petitfils (Fall 2005 – present).
Serves on the Web Team, Reference Team, University Senate, Professional
Development Team, Library Liaisons, QEP Committee, and Plagiarism Panel.
Acts as liaison to Loyola’s College of Music.
Is responsible for collection development for music.
Hires, trains, and manages PICs (Peer Information Counselors).

Interim Music Library Services Coordinator

2002-2003. Loyola University’s Music Library, New Orleans, LA
Assisted students and faculty with reference requests in both the main and music
branch libraries. (The branch music library is now integrated into the main,
Monroe, library.)
Provided library instruction in both lecture and hands-on environments, in both
the main and music branch libraries.
Designed and conducted Blackboard workshops for students and faculty.
Acted as liaison to Loyola’s College of Music.
Was responsible for collection development in the music branch library.
Managed student workers, part-time and full-time music library assistants.
Member of Teams: User Education, Core User Services, Library Liaison, Digital
Reference, Steering Group.
Assistant Reference Librarian – temporary position
2001 (June-December). Loyola University’s Monroe Library, New Orleans, LA
Assisted students and faculty with reference requests.
Provided library instruction in both lecture and hands-on environments.
Conducted interlibrary loan and article delivery using Uncover, Cisti, OCLC, and
BLDC.
Conducted Blackboard workshops for faculty.

Internship – temporary position

2001 (June-October). Historic New Orleans Collection, New Orleans, LA
Described and provided access documentation for sheet music in an archival
collection.
Used computer software (MINISIS) to coordinate accession numbers for archival
collection.

English Teacher
1998-2000. Nichu Jr. High School, Matsue City, Japan
Taught public school (English) and conducted private English tutoring to children
and adults.
Prepared and led workshops for teachers on how to incorporate music into their
classrooms, twice a year (1998 and 1999).
Recorded the English translation for English textbook series’ supplemental CDs.
Acted as official English announcer for the Japan Basketball League games in
Matsue City, Japan.

Group and Private Piano Teacher

1997-1998. Charlie Rayl’s Music Studio, Norman, OK
Instructed students from age 5 to 65, at all levels from beginner to advanced.
Prepared students for informal recitals as well as advanced competitions.

Head of Subscriptions: The Journal of Music Theory and Pedagogy

1996-1998. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Conducted computer file maintenance for all subscription documentation.
Organized all communication with member organizations.

Group and Private Piano Teacher

1996-1998. University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
Taught classes to undergraduate music majors.
Prepared these students for music school graduation requirements and exams.

English Teacher
1996 (January-May). Terrebonne High School, Houma, LA
Taught tenth grade honors classes in civics and English.
Prepared students for honors competitions and standardized examinations.

English Teacher
1995-1996. Raceland Jr. High School, Raceland, LA
Taught 7th, 8th, and 9th grade classes in language arts.
Learned techniques for effectively handling problems of students from troubled
homes.
Developed lesson plans for dual-level classes; students with learning disabilities
and upper-level students were in the same classroom.

TEAMS & COMMITTEES

University Board of Appeals (2005 – present)

University Senate (2004 – present)
QEP Committee (2004 – present)
Mac Lab Committee (2003 – present)
Library/Music Committee, leader (2004 – present)
Monroe Library Teams:
Web Team (2003 – present)
Professional Development Team (2004 – present)
Information Resources Team (2004 – present)
Library Liaisons (2002 – present)
Center for Information Literacy Board (2003 – present)
Steering Group (2002 – 2003)

LANGUAGES

Italian
French
Japanese

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS

Music Library Association (MLA) 2001 – present

-- Facilities Subcommittee 2003 – present
Southeastern Music Library Association (SEMLA) 2001 – present
-- Directory questionnaire task force
-- Web site task force
Association of College and Research Libraries (ACRL) 2002 – present
--Arts Section, Instruction Section
International Association of Music Libraries (IAML) 2002 – present

PRESENTATIONS/PUBLICATIONS

Gibson, L., Hansen, A., & Poole, D. (2005). Beyond Collection Development and
Information Literacy: A Study on the Extent of Collaboration of Academic Libraries
with Teaching Faculty. portal: Libraries and the academy, submitted for publication.
 Gibson, L., Hansen, A., & Poole, D. (2005). You Can’t Hurry Love : Patience,
Perseverance, and a Positive Attitude Bring About a Successful Collaboration in
Moving a Music Library. Notes, accepted for publication, March 2006.

Hansen, A. & Gibson, L. (2005). No Surprises: A Creative Approach to

Integrating a Branch Music Library. Presentation at the Music Library Association’s
annual conference, Vancouver, BC.

Hansen, A. (2004). Movement without Strings. American Libraries, 35(10),

40-42.

Hansen, A. (2004). Integrating the Music Library into our Main Library: Our
No-Surprises Approach. Presentation at SEMLA (Southeast Chapter of the MLA),
Atlanta.

Hansen, A., ed. (2004). Facilities Subcommittee Bibliography. Music Library

Association. http://www.musiclibraryassoc.org/committee/co_fac_bibliography.htm

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Orleans Parish Election Commissioner. 2004 – present.

TRAVELS / OTHER INTERESTS

Italy, France, Ireland, Japan, Philippines, Taiwan, Alaska, Central America.

ASA (American Sailing Association) certified.
NORC (New Orleans Rowing Club) member.