Background
Hansard, James William was born on May 2, 1936 in Charleston, Arkansas, United States. Son of Juris Doctor and Emma (Collier) Hansard.
department chairman library director
Hansard, James William was born on May 2, 1936 in Charleston, Arkansas, United States. Son of Juris Doctor and Emma (Collier) Hansard.
Bachelor of Science, University Center Arkansas, 1958. Master of Library Science, Louisiana State University, 1966.
Library, teacher history, Corning (Arkansas) High School, 1958-1959; library, choral and band director, Corning (Arkansas) High School, 1959-1960; director library, Presbyterian Day School, Memphis, 1960-1962; director library, Memphis University School, 1960-1962; library, teacher geography, Memphis University School, 1962-1964; acquisitions library, Arkansas State University, 1964-1965; assistant library, then associate library, Arkansas State University, 1965-1978; library director, Arkansas State University, since 1978; department chairman library science, Arkansas State University, since 1965.
Member Northeast Arkansas Library. Association (past. president), Arkansas Library. Association (past president), Baptist Club, Exchange Club.
Married Ruth Avery Bishop, June 1, 1962. Children: Will, Sharon, Rebecca.