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ACQUISITIONS/SERIALS MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN.Entry-level position. Manage Acquisitions/Serials activities. Acquisition Duties: Materials ordering; pre-cataloging processing; vendor communication; payment. Serials Duties: Subscription ordering and renewals; directing check-in; claiming, binding, and managing electronic journals and full-text holdings. Develop and implement Innovative Interfaces (III) Acquisitions/ Serials modules with MOBIUS (consortium of Missouri academic libraries). Provide reference support five hours perweek plus weekend rotation. Recommend goals, objectives, and policies. Develop statistical reports related to all Acquisitions/Serials functions. Supervise one fulltime staff and student workers. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; familiarity with bibliographic tools, integrated systems, LC subject headings, AACR ll/MARC formats; strong organization and communication skills. Prefer: experience with acquisitions/serials management; experience with Innovative Interfaces (III); one year academic library experience. Salary: Minimum $2,400 per month depending upon experience and qualifications. Qualified applicants mustsubmit letter of application (include e-mail address if applicable), résumé, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three work references to: Human Resources A-117, Missouri Western State College, 4525 Downs Drive, St. Joseph, MO 64507. Deadline: June 28,2002, or until filled. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

ARCHIVES DIRECTOR.The Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) at the Chicago Cultural Center is af ree museum dedicated to preserving and exploring the history of television and radio and its impact on society. The MBC Archives Director reports to the MBC President and is responsibleforthe acquisition and protection of all tapes and artifacts in the museum collection, including all items on public display, as well as for insuring the historic accuracy of all museum signage. The Directoris responsibleforbuilding and maintaining relationships with libraries and other archive institutions, obtaining rights and permissions, supervising the digitizing of archival holdings, negotiating loan and/ortransfer agreements, and scheduling archive staff. Additional responsibilities includethe maintenance, accuracy, and security of the archive database, including the accuracy of Web site content (www.Musuem.TV). The Director mustbe highly organized, a master of multi-tasking, and have strong managerial skills. Strong writing skills a must as the Director will be called on for periodic research and writing assignments. Candidate must appreciate the role of radio and television in society. Film buffs need not apply. Send applications and salary needs to: Bruce DuMont, President, MBC, 78 East Washington Street, 2nd Floor, Chicago, IL60602; or e-mailto: btbtalk@aol.com.

ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Position 245240. Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Wimberly Library, Boca Raton, Florida. Responsibilities include onlinedatabases and print resources, general and research assistance, participates in regular weekend, evening and electronic reference rotation, orientation, bibliographic and general instruction sessions for users; extended reference services, including support to special user groups. Familiarity with computerapplications, the Internet and Web; strong public services orientation; ability to function effectively as a member of a team; prepare user guides, develop the reference collection. Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; strong communication skills; and potential for earning promotion as a library faculty member. Salary: $31,000. Application deadline: July 1,2002. Anticipated starting date: August 1,2002. Interested candidates should submita letter of application, résumé, and names of three references to: Paula Behul, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs, Florida Atlantic University, IT! Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. FAU is an equal opportunity, equal access institution.

ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Position 250150. Florida Atlantic University (FAU), Wimberly Library, Boca Raton, Florida. Responsibilities include online databases and print resources, general and research assistance; participates in regular weekend, evening, and electronic reference rotation; orientation, bibliographic, and general instruction sessions for users; extended reference services, including support to special user groups. Familiarity with computerapplications, the Internet, and Web; strong public services orientation; ability to function effectively as a member of a team; prepare user guides, develop the reference collection. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLSdegree; strong communication skills; and potential for earning promotion as a library faculty member. Desirable Qualifications: Strong preference given to candidates with courseworkorcareer experience in the field of business, law, or government documents and a demonstrated working knowledge of HTML/Web development. The successful candidate will demonstrate proficiency in Web design and library instruction. Salary: $31,000. Application Deadline: July 1,2002; Anticipated starting date: August 1,2002. Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, résumé, and names of three references to: Paula Behul, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL 33431. FAU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, equal access institution.

BIBLIOGRAPHIC SERVICES COORDINATOR. The library at California State University, Monterey Bay, seeks a Coordinator to provide leadership in planning, organizing, and managing Bibliographic Services includingacquisitions, cataloging, andserials. Manages theworkflowfor acquiring, describing, and preserving the library's collection of electronic, print, and media resources. Phased-in participation in reference services, information competence instruction, and collection development. Fora full position description, please see: http://csumb.edu/jobs/faculty/. CSU, Monterey Bay, is a highly collaborative and creative environment requiring a sincere commitmentto advancing CSUMB’s academic goals, as identified in the University Vision Statement. This isa 12-month, Assistant Librarian appointment (position //FAC2002-0047) that is convertible atthe end of three years to a tenure-track position assuming satisfactory performance, budgetavailability, etc. Salary Range: $45,000to$48,000. Apply To: Faculty Recruitment/University Human Resources, Califor- nia State University, Monterey Bay, 100 Campus Center, Building 23, Seaside, CA93955-8001; phone: (831) 582-3389; e-mail applications are encouraged:faculty_recruitment@csumb.edu.

CATALOGING AND INTELLECTUAL ACCESS LIBRARIAN.Hampden-Sydney College seeksa librarian to lead the cataloging and systems administration functions for Eggleston Library. He or she will assume responsibilityforthe coordination of cataloging andacquisitions activities, training and supervision of staff of three, development of cataloging policies, procedures, and original cataloging. This person will coordinate, plan, administer, evaluate, upgrade, and provide instruction forthe library's automated systems, including Innovative Interfaces and VIVA resources. Will provide leadership in the library’s assessment, operation of, andaugmentationtoavirtual library environment, including access to e-journals, and cataloging of electronic format materials; and will coordinate with other librarians in theselection, implementation, and training of electronic resources usage. Assists in the provision of reference services. Some nightand weekend work expected. This isa 12- month position as a librarian with special faculty status. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree with experience in cataloging, acquisitions, and library systems administration; supervisory skills; strongwritten and oral communication skills; high level of energy; flexibility; creativity; and an eagerness to participate fully in the daily life of liberal arts college library and community. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Applications accepted until position filled. Starting date: July 1,2002. Hampden-Sydney College is aselective private college for men, established in 1775, with a strong commitment to the liberal arts and sciences. Located on a rural campus in south side Virginia, the college is within convenientdriving distance of Richmond and Washington, D.C. it serves 1,000 undergraduate students. For more information on Hampden- Sydney Collegeandthe library, see: http://www.hsc.edu. To Apply: Send résumé, cover letter, and names of three current references to: Barbara Armentrout, Director of Human Resources, Hampden-Sydney College, P.O. Box 127, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943. Hampden-Sydney College is an equal opportunity, M/F employer.

COLLECTION MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN/ASSISTANTLIBRARY DIRECTOR. LutherSeminary,St. Paul, Minnesota. Qualifications: MLS and an advanced degree in relígion/theology; at least th ree to five years’ experience in a semínary/divinity school library or a library with a large religious studies collection; knowledge of at least one modern European language; excellent interpersonal and communications skills; supervisory experience. For more information, please visit us at: http://www.luthersem.edu/employment.

CURATOR, ARCHIE GIVENS, SR. COLLECTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN LITERATURE.University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities Campus. The University of Minnesota Libraries (www.lib.umn.edu) invites applications and nominations forthe position of Curator, Archie Givens, Sr. Collection of African American Literature. The University Libraries particularly encourages thecandidacy of peoplewith experience in multicultural and multiracial settings. The University of Minnesota, located inthecenterof the beautiful Twin Cities metropolitan area, is one of the most comprehensive universities in North America, offering 161 bachelor’s degrees, 218 master’s degrees, 114doctoral degrees, and 5 professional degrees. Overview of Unit: The Archie Givens, Sr. Collection of African American Literature consists of approximately 8,000 items, most of which are African American fictional works or pertain to them. Included are novels, poetry, plays, short stories, essays, literary criticism, periodicals, and biographies ofwritersdatingfromthe late 18th century to thepresentand covering such literaryperiods as the Harlem Renaissance and Black Arts Movement. The collection also includes a lesser but still significant number of nonfiction and scholarly titles relating to African American art, education, social sciences, sports, and entertainment. Archival material documenting the history of black literature makesupthe remainderofthecollection. This manuscript material includes correspondence, pamphlets, published and unpublished literary manuscripts and poetry, screenplays, playbills, souvenirbooks, photographs, newspaper clippings, sheet music, and ephemera. Description: The Curator reports to the Head of Special Collectionsand Rare Booksandwill be responsible forcollection development and managementofthecollection, administration of necessary conservation and preservation efforts, providing access services through arrangementand description of collections andprepara- tion of guides andfindingaids, oversee the catalogingof collection holdings, provide research and consultative services for users, including instruction, promotion (including presentations, publications, tours), exhibit cu ration, program development, oversight of Web page design and content, and supervision of one graduate student assistant. Additional responsibilities include participation in the administration of the Special CollectionsandRareBooksunitinthe role of assistant curator, including assisting in the supervision of library assistants, student workers, and volunteers; actingas liaison between the Libraries and the Givens Foundation of African American literature; participation in fund-raising efforts for the Givens Collection; and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS or an advanced degree with relevant experience; experience in collection development; two years’ curatorial or archival experience in a college or university library/archives; enthusiasm foroutreach and public presentation; creativity, flexibility, initiative, and self-direction; experience with electronic resources, especially EAD and Webtechnologies; ability to work both independently and in cooperation with colleagues and library users in a service-oriented, team-based environment. Preferred; Undergraduate or graduate degree in literature, history, or African American studies; collection development, reference, and instruction experience in history or literature; demonstrated liaison experience with academic programs, departments, or colleges; experience in the development of digital resources. Salary and Benefits: Fulltime, f2-month, continuous appointment-track, academic/professional position with probationary appointment at Assistant Librarian. The Libraries otters acompetitive salary commensurate with qualifications, not less than $35,000 for this position. Excellent benefits and substantial moving allowance. Position available August 1,2002. Applications will be accepted until filled. To Apply: Send letter of application, résumé, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references to: Human Resources, 499 Wilson Library, University of Minnesota, 30919th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Please identify theapplication with ULf 54. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer.

DIGITAL PRESERVATION LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST.Position 250120. Florida Atlantic University, Wimberly Library, Boca Raton, Florida. Manages digitization for preservation/access. Requires creative, innovative professional with solid background in standards, issues, and development of digital scanning hardware and software reproduction, metadata; team orientation. Responsible for collection assessment, plan of work, supervision of assigned staff, user support, communication with participants in digitization projects, outreach. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; two years' related experience; potential for administrative development. Desired Qualifications: Scanning/microfilming/Web construction experience; course work or othertraining. Salary: $37,700, plus generousTIAA-CREF and other benefits. Application deadline: July 1, 2002. Anticipated start date: August 1,2002. Interested candidates must provide letter of application, résumé, and names of three professional references to: Paula Behul, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs, Florida Atlantic University, 777 Glades Road, Boca Raton, FL33431. Florida Atlantic University is an equal opportunity, equal access institution.

DIRECTOR OF LEARNING RESOURCES.Wheaton College in Illinois invites applications for the position of Director of Learning Resources for Buswell Memorial Library. Buswell Library provides primary curricular and research support forthe College's academic life, which includes two doctoral degree programs and increased offerings forthe distance learner. Reporting to the Dean of Technology and Institutional Research, the director is responsible for all aspects of administration in the library and supervision of its staff of seven library faculty and 15 supportstaff. Service on academic and/or administrative committees is expected. The successful candidate will hold an academic rank commensurate with credentials and experience. The successful candidate will have completed an MLS or equivalent from an accredited institution; at least a second master’s degree in another field (Ph.D. preferred); at least five years of administrative experience in an academic research library comparable to Wheaton's; an understandingandappreciationofthe liberal arts education and the needs of the scholarly community;strong management skills and a collegial style that supports the professionalism and initiative of staff; a progressive and proactive approach to planning for and implementing technology in the library; and evidence of continued professional development. Wheaton College is an evangelical Christian liberal arts college whose faculty and staff affirm a Statement of Faith and adhereto lifestyle expectations. The College complies with federal and state guidelines for nondiscrimination in employment. Send letters of interestand curriculum vitae to: Director of Human Resources, Wheaton College, Wheaton, IL 60187-5593. Complete application materials will be forwarded to candidates. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

For more information on the University of Pittsburgh, please visit:http://mvw.pitt.edu/.

ELECTRONIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Luther Seminary,St. Paul, Minnesota, seeks a creative, energetic librarian to provide leadership in planning and coordinating current and emerging electronic information technologies. Responsibilities: AdministertheVoyagerintegrated library system; manage e-reserves; integrate access to e-journals; develop and maintain library and learning resources Web sites; provide instruction in the use of e-resources; collaborate with the reference librarian in providing reference and bibliographic instruction to faculty and students; and supervise some staff and studentworkers. Formore information, please visit us at: http://www.luthersem.edu/employment.

FEDERAL DEPOSITORY LIBRARIAN.The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), University Libraries invite applicants fora Federal Depository Librarian position in our world-class academic research facility, Lied Library. An entry-level candidate is sought to develop and maintain the federal government publications col lection, toprovide specialized reference and instruction, and to maintain related electronic resources. Minimum salary is atthe Assistant Professor level of $43,962. The starting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is tenure-track and contingent upon funding. For more information, visit: http://hr.unlv.edu/Employment_Svcs/. For more information about UNLV, visit http://www.unlv.edu. UNLV is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator andemployer committed to excellence through diversity.

HEAD OF REFERENCE, BIO-MEDICAL LIBRARY.University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities Campus. Position UL153. Position available immediately.The Bio-Medical Library seeksexperienced applicants forthe new position of Head of Reference. The library particularly encourages the candidacy of individuals with experience in multicultural and multiracial environments. This position reports to the Associate Directorfor Public Services and will have responsibility for: Coordination of Reference Services, including reference desk coverage, training new and existing staff, searching, and participating in the managementofthe reference collection, both print and electronic; writing policies and procedures, developing and introducing new services and resources with a user-centered focus, and keeping staff up-to-date on reference tools, services, and resources; marketing reference services to the Academic Health Center and developingtargeted outreach programs, participating in long-range planning for public services, and establishing goals and objectives for reference services and AHCliaison/outreach activities; supporting the library’s Web initiatives, including HealthWeb and Health and Medicine in the News, and serving on committees both within the Bio- Medical Library and the University Libraries systemwide; collection development in an assigned subject area; staffing the reference desk on a regularly scheduled basis and participating in library instruction; supervision of four librarians and two classified staff. The Bio-Medical Library serves the schools of medicine, dentistry, nursing, pharmacy, public health; mortuary science, several allied health programs; and related life sciences programs of the university. The library has 63 FTE staff, including 15 librarian positions. The collection contains over 450,000 volumes; more than 4,100 current journal subscriptions; and 1,000 curriculum-related and self-instructional media and computer programs. The Bio-Medical Library, creator of Health and Medicine in the News, and cofounderof the HealthWeb project, iscommittedtodeveloping innovative and progressive programs utilizing advanced technologies and a wide spectrum of resources. Bio-Medical Library, along with University Libraries, will be implementing the Aleph Integrated Library System from Ex Libris. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS orforeign equivalent; minimum of five years' progressively responsible experience in a health sciences library with both print and electronic holdings; supervisory experience; demonstrated knowledge of the latest trends in research and reference services; knowledge of current technological applications; ex- cellentoral and written communication, leadership, organizational and interpersonal skills; experience teaching. Preferred Qualifications: Membership in the Academy of Health Information Professionals; experience with proposal and grant applications; demonstrated involvement in professional organizations; knowledge of trends and issues in health sciences libraries. Salary and Benefits: The University Libraries offeracompetitive salary commensurate with skills and experience (minimum $45,000). Excellent benefits and substantial moving allowance are provided. This is a full-time, 12-month, continuous appointment-track, aca- demic/professional position with probationary appointment at the assistant or associate librarian rank. Rank will depend on qualifications and experience consistent with collegiate and university policy. To Apply: Send letter of application, résumé, and names and contact information of three current professional references to: Libraries Human Resources, 499 Wilson Library, University of Minnesota, 30919th Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Please identify the application with UL153. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer, http://www.lib.umn.edu.

HEAD, COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT.The University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) University Libraries invitesapplicants for a Head, Collection Development Department position in our world- class academic research facility, Lied Library. An experienced academic librarian is needed to manage the Collection Development Department with a$3.5 million+ information access budget. The successful candidate will coordinate the selection of information in all formats, perform collection assessments, negotiate electronic resource licensing, oversee approval plans and otherformal purchasing agreements, and work with consortia. This librarian will hold one ofthe key positions in transitioning the Libraries from a printto adigital environment. The minimum salary level is $43,962 for Assistant Professor or$52,755for Associate Professor. Thestarting salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. The position is tenure-track and contingent upon funding. For more information visit http://hr.unlv.edU/Employment_Svcs/.FormoreinformationaboutUNLV, visit http://www.unlv.edu. UNLV is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. East Texas Baptist University is seeking a full-time librarian. Responsibilities include coordinating and developing library instruction, performing reference duties, and participating in collection development as a liaison. ALA-accredited MLS required. Interested candidates should see: http://www.etbu.edu/news/ jobs.php#faculty for full description and application information.

NURSING AND LIFE SCIENCES LIBRARIAN. The University of Miami’s Otto C. Richter Library seeks applications for the position of Nursing and Life Sciences Librarian, providing outreach services, user education, and research assistance to the School of Nursing and to interdisciplinary programs within the College of Arts and Sciences, and collection development responsibilities for nursing and life science curriculum. Required Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree or equivalent; educational background in nursing, medicine, or one of the life sciences, or experience in nursing, medical, or science iibrarianship; experience providing library reference services and teaching experience orexperience in developing and providing library instruction; experience developing library collections. Complete position announcement and with additional requirements available at: www.library.Miami.edu/employ- ment/employment.html. Twelve-month appointmentatAssistantor Associate Professor rank; tenure-track or nontenure options available. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Send letter of interest, résumé, and names and contact information for three references to: LenorMeitin, Human Resources Associate, OttoG. Richter Library, University of Miami, P.O. Box 248214, Coral Gables, FL 33124-0320; fax: (305)284-4027; e-mail: lmeitin@miami.edu. Equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

ONLINE LIBRA RIAN. Opportunity tocreate, develop, coordinate, and provide a program of library support in distance education. Create Web tutorials, research and recommend electronic database replacements and acquisitions. Provide reference services todistance education faculty and students. Nine-month faculty tenure-track position. Faculty salary schedule: $32,404 minimum plus experience and post-grad work. The Library is located in the new Learning Technology Center. The Library staff has an excellent rapport with the faculty and students. Waco is centrally located between Dallas/Ft. Worth and Austin. Submit application materials to: Office of Human Resources, McLennan Community College, 1400 College Drive, Waco, TX 76708. An equal opportunity institution. Call: (254) 299-8611; fax: (254) 299-8592; Web site: http:// www.mclennan.edu; or e-mail: MCCJobs@mcc.cc.tx.us.

REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Responsibilities: Wheelock College seeks a creative and energetic colleague who is committed to the highest level of service to direct all aspects of reference and instruction services and to provide leadership and vision for information literacy and collection development for print and electronic sources locally and remotely. Qualifications: An ALA-accredited master’s degree; knowledge and experience using and searching a wide range of print and electronic information resources; provide library instruction by planning, coordinating, and teaching classes on information literacy; coordinate collection development activities; have a strong commitmentto the profession and its service ethic; excellent oral and written communications skills; ability to relate well with faculty, students, and staff; strong commitment to public service and teamwork; experience with Web site design and implementation; and a commitment to the mission of the college. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Application Information: To apply, send a letter of application, résumé, and the names, addresses, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of th ree professional references to: Albie Johnson, Associate Vice President for Academic Resources and Library Director, Wheelock College, 132 The Riverway, Boston, MA 02215; fax: (617) 232-5165. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For additional information about the College, visit our Web site at: http://www.wheelock.edu. Wheelock College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and a member of the Colleges of the Fenway.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.The Wolfgram Memorial Library of Widener University seeks a reference librarian to provide general and online reference services including participation in evening and weekend rotation. Teaches information literacy classes, participates in the development and maintenance of library Web services, acts as liaison to history and/or social science programs, assists in the University Archives. This is a faculty appointment and requires a master’s degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program. Also requires knowledge of HTML, Web page design, excellent Web searching skills, public services and instructional experience, familiarity and experience with current library technologies, and theability and desire to work with a diverse clientele in acollegial setting. Desired: A second master’s or other advanced degree in history or a social science and archival training or experience. Send a letter of application, a résumé, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three references to: Robert Danford, Director, Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener University, Chester, PA 19013. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position isfilled. Widener University is an equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. University of Wisconsin-Whitewater. Duties: General reference using print and electronic resources; bibliographic instruction; collection development including Internet resources; liaison with Collegeof Education; develop and maintain library user guides and Web pages; provide night and weekend service on rotational basis. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; professional reference experience including BI instruction; familiarity with a variety of electronic resources; effective team member; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desirable: Reference subject discipline specialty in education; experience with Web page design; second advanced degree in an academic discipline. Salary minimum of $35,725 for a 12-month academic staff appointment. Benefits: Full benefits package, including retirement and 22- pius days’ vacation. For more information, see: http://library.uww.edu/ jobopen/refjd02.htm. Send letter of application, résumé, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Search and Screen Committee, c/o Sherry Hofer, University Library, U W-Whitewater, P.O. Box 900, Whitewater, Wl 53190-0900. Applications received by June 15,2002, will begivenfirstconsideration. Position available immediately. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE SERVICES LIBRARIAN (SCIENCES). The Howard- Tilton Memorial Library at Tulane University is seeking a creative and service-oriented librarian with a background in the sciences or engineering for its Reference Services department. Responsibilities: The Reference Services Librarian (Sciences) will provide general help and research assistance atthe library's Help Desk, including some evening and weekend duty; participate with other librarians in providing instruction to undergraduate and graduate studentsthrough the library’s new Centerfor Library/lnternet User Education (CLUE); serve as a bibliographer for some science or engineering disciplines; develop outreach initiatives aimed at students and faculty outside the library building; and assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Subject assignments for collection development will be based on the experience and background of the successful candidate. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; experience in reference service and in assisting library users with digital library resources in an academic library; experience with science-related databases; excellent interpersonal and communications skills; and a record of working well in groups orteams. Preferred: Degreeor scholarship in the physical or biological sciences, engineering, or computer science; experience with Web design; familiarity with collection development; and enthusiasm for an innovative and cooperative environment. (The individual will be expected to develop expertise in emerging technologies and lead and/or participate in innovative library projects.) Environment: Tulane University is an AAU/Carnegie Research I institution, with its main campus located in picturesque uptown NewOrleans. The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the university’s main library, which is an ARL research collection supporting programs in the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences. With a new Dean of Libraries and Academic Information Resources, the library has been reorganizing, building its collections, and developing an architectural plan for expanded library facilities. These changes make for an exciting time to work atthe Howard- Tilton Memorial Library. (See: http://library.tulane.edu.) Salary/Benefits: Rank and salary commensurate with experience; excellent benefits, choice of health plans, and tuition waivers. Review of applications will begin June21,2002, and will continue until the position isfilled. To Apply: Send letter, résumé, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references, including immediate supervisor, to: Andrea Bacino, Secretary, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA70118; e-mail: abacino ©tulane.edu; fax: (504) 865-6773. Tulane is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE/INSTRUCTIONAL LIBRARIAN. Assistant University Librarian. Are you interested in helping people findthe information they need? Come join Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) Libraries in the beautiful Bluegrass where faculty and students are passionate about life and learning. EKU Libraries seeks a new member of their Reference Team, a group of committed professionals charged with planning and implementing creative library services. ReferenceTeam members work collaboratively with teaching faculty to plan library instruction that is relevant and specific to research assignments. Responsibilities beyond instruction and typical reference duties include promoting services to faculty through our liaison program and workingon library and university committees. EKU Librarians have faculty status and 12-month contracts. Salaries for librarians with one to three years’ experience begin in the $31,000 to $33,000 range and stretch upwards for additional experience andexpertise. Oursalariesare highly competitive. Benefits includetuition waivers, family health care plans, choice of retirement plans, life insurance, 20 days’ vacation plus sick time, and approximately 15 paid university holidays. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program required; three tofive years' experience in academic libraries, reference and instruction experience preferred. Expectations: Good communication skills; the ability to work in a team environment; knowledge of reference tools (print and electronic); commitment to continuing professional development; the ability to work collegially with teaching faculty; andthe desire to think beyond traditional reference services. Send letter of application, résumé, and names of three professional references to: Lee Van Orsdel, Dean of Libraries, Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY 40475-3102. Application review will begin June 14,2002, andcontinueuntiltheposition isfilled. Additional information about EKU Libraries can be found at the following Web site: www.library.eku.edu. Lookforthe position announcement at thejob placement center at ALA’s Annual Conference in Atlanta. Several members of our team will be on hand to meet potential candidates. Eastern Kentucky University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

TECHNICAL AND ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIAN.Assistant or Associate Professor. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Library and Information Services. Description of Duties: Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) seeks a creative and highly motivated librarian to provide leadership and expertise for defining and providing effective access to the libraries' paper, microform, audiovisual, electronic, and digital resources. Responsibilities: Reporting to the Director of Technical and Access Services, the successful candidate will be responsible for facilitating and coordinating access to the formats purchased in the library, including electronic and digital resources. Provide leadership in the development of standards, policies, and proceduresacrossTechnicaland Access Services, with particular responsibility for acquisitions and serials and electronic and digital resources. Work cooperatively within Technical and Access Services and throughout Library and Information Services to recommend and implement standards, policies, procedures, and workflows. Serve as a resource person for faculty and staff throughout the library concerning issues surrounding acquisitions and serials including nonprint collections. Train Technical and Access Services staff in the use of Endeavor as it relates to acquisitions and serials. T erm of Contract: Assistant or Associate Professor, 12- month, tenure-track, continuing contract. Professional rank and salary dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $40,000. Excellent fringe benefits. More information available at: http:// www.siue.edu. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; acquisitions and/or serials control experience; experience with an automated integrated library system; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong service orientation; evidence of success in collaborative and team environments; demonstrated ability to meetthe responsibilitiesforachieving tenure. University Environment: SIUE, 20 minutes northeast of St. Louis, serves the most populous region of downstate I llinois. Situated on 2,600acres of rolling land and woods along bluffs a few miles from the Mississippi River, SIUE has a student population of over 12,000. As a premier metropolitan university, SIUE is the first choice of adiverse pool of applicants. The University fosters the personal growth of its students, faculty, and staff to develop academic, economic, and cultural leaders. Library and Information Services manages Lovejoy Library, Academic Computing (including responsibility for interactive video distance education technology), and Audiovisual Services. Lovejoy Library maintains a collection of more than 1,000,000 volumes and subscribes to more than 6,500 print and digital serials and periodicals. Additional information regarding the library and university can be found at the Web site: http://www.library.siue.edu/lib. Applications: Review to begin June21,2002, and to remain open until position is filled. Submitletter of application, résumé, and names of three current professional references to: Jay Starratt, Dean of Library and Information Services, Technical and Access Services Librarian Search, Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville, Lovejoy Library, Campus Box 1063, Edwardsville, IL62026-1063.

Late Job Listings

HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS.Clemson University Libraries is seeking an innovative and dynamic librarian to manage all functions of a centralized acquisitions unit. Please see full job announcement at: www.lib.clemson.edu/Ebjobs/acqHEAD.htm. Clemson University is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS/ARCHIVIST.The Princeton Theological Seminary Libraries invites apphcations for the position of Director of Special Collections. The Director reports to the Seminary Librarian. He or she will assist patrons, supervise staff, acquire and preserve materials, and represent the Seminary’s special coUections to scholars. The Director of Special CoUections has an informal, rather than a classroom, teaching responsibiEty, advising students, faculty, and visiting scholars using the Seminary’s extensive archival, manuscript, and rare book coUections. Desired qualifications include: a Ph.D. in a theological or related subject area, a master's of Divinity, an MLS, membership in the Presbyterian Church (USA), familiarity with rare book and manuscript collections, budgeting and management skills, the physical ability to move standard archival boxes, a publishing record, participation in scholarly societies, and experience writing grant proposals. Above all, the candidate must have a commitment to promote the history and mission of Princeton Theological Seminary to various constituencies. Equal opportunity employer. The position is open July 1,2002. The search will continue until the position is filled. Please send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and names of three references to: Stephen D. Crocco, Seminary Librarian, Princeton Theological Seminary, P.O. Box 111, Princeton, NJ 08542. Questions about the position may be submitted by email: stephen.crocco@ptsem.edu.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS’ REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.The University of Maine Library is seeking a Refemce Librarian to provide reference assistance to patrons of Special Collections, the holdings of which constitute one of the major resources for research on Maine History. This is a fiill-time position, with a starting salary of $31,500. Responsibilities Include: Responding to mail, phone, and e-mail inquiries about the collections; assisting on-site researchers; overseeing the operations of the reading room; and contributing to the Web-site, databases, indexes, and other finding aids to enhance access to the collections. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; enthusiastic attitude towards public service; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, with a diverse staff and clientele; strong computer skills; experience with Web-site development, database development, or other digital library projects. Preferred: Knowledge of Maine history; experience working with public; familiarity with research trends and methodologies in history and related fields; experience working in a library or archives. ToApply: Send cover letter and résumé to: Richard Hollinger, Head of Special Collections, 5729 Fogler Library, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5729. Review of applications begins July 1,2002. The University of Maine is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

WEB TEAM MANAGER.Earlham College, Richmond, Virginia, a national liberal arts college, seeks applicants for a Web Team Manager. Working closely with Information Services and Public Affairs departments, the Manager provides leadership and direction for Web technology supporting academic, administrative, and marketing/communications initiatives. Responsibilities include planning, developing, and maintaing integrity of the Web site; monitoring campuswide Web needs; facilitating faculty involvement in Web technologies; and setting priorities. Applicants should possess bachelor’s degree in information technology or information science, three years of experience in Web support or management, or comparable background. Master’s degree, other advanced training, or higher education experience preferred. Please submit letter of application, résumé, and three references to: Assistant Vice President for Public Affairs, Earlham College, 801 National Road West, Richmond, Indiana 47374. Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled. For a copy of the job description, http;//www.earlham.edu/job-opportunities/positions_WTM.html. Earlham, as an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, eagerly solicits applications from African Americans and other ethnic minorities, women, and Quakers.