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Classified advertising orders and copy, and cancellations, should be addressed to the Advertising Department, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago 60611, and should reach that office before the second of the month preceding publication of issue desired. Copy received after that time may be held for the next issue.

Telephone orders for classified advertising, while not encouraged because of the increased risk of copy error, will be accepted. Calls should be directed to Leona Swiech at (312) 944-6780. A confirming order should be mailed to the Advertising Department as soon as possible following the call, along with typewritten copy to be used in proofreading the ad.

Rate for classified advertising is $1.80 per printed line.

FOR SALE

UNION LIST OF SERIALSin the Libraries in the Miami Valley. New Fifth Edition now available $50.00. Fourth Edition (1973) only $10.00. Send order to Sue Campbell, Wright State University Library, Dayton, OH 45431. Prepaid orders are post paid.

POSITIONS OPEN

ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.MLS, minimum of three years academic library experience in acquisitions. Experience in serials and in selection of library materials desirable. Working knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Demonstrated ability to handle administrative responsibility. Supervision of 2 professional librarians and a support staff of 15. The Acquisitions Department is responsible for all orders placed, serial records, a foreign newspapers microfilm project, and . foreign and U.S. state documents. The acquisitions librarian will work with the administration of the Center for Research Libraries in planning and implementing new. programs. Salary $15,000 plus, depending upon qualifications. 22 days annual vacation, sick leave, 9 holidays, TIAA major medical insurance and retirement. Send letter of application, resume, and names of three professional references by January 21 to: Ms. Jeniece Guy, Head of Personnel, Center for Research Libraries, 5721 Cottage Grove, Chicago, IL 60634. An equal oppor†unity/affirmative action employer. M/F

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,University of Minnesota Library School, for September 1977. Minimum salary: $14,000. Ph.D. or candidacy in library or information science. Appropriate teaching or professional experience. To teach in area of information science, advise students, conduct research. Send resumes by March I to Lowell E. Olson, Chairperson, Search Committee, Library School, 419 Walter Library, University of Minnesota, 117 Pleasant St., S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY, FULLERTON,has four new librarian positions available now. ASSISTANT TO LIBRARY DIRECTOR: Provide support for administrative functions: statistical, record-keeping, data analysis, report preparation, communication, research and development. Level: assistant librarian or senior assistant librarian. CATALOGER: (l/₂ time) Original cataloging in musiç, Russian, and/or German plus other subjects. Level: senior assistant librarian, requires second master's degree and several years' experience. ASSISTANT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN: Acquire and catalog international documents; some general reference work. Level: assistant librarian. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN: General reference and information services, prefer business or science background, some experience. Level: assistant librarian. Salary range: Asst. Librn: $11,556-$15,924; Senior Asst. Librn: C/2 time) $6,720—$9,280, (full time) $13,440-$ 18,564. All positions require a master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school and a second master's for promotion to senior assistant librarian. Versatility is desirable because assignments may change from year to year. Apply to Gladys Rhode, Associate Director of the Library, California State University, Fullerton, Box 4150, Fullerton, CA 92634. Deadline is February 15. CSUF is an affirmative action, equal opportunity, Title IX employer.

CATALOGER(Chiefly Serials), University of Southwestern Louisiana. MLS, experience in cataloging and serials required. Knowledge of French and German desirable. Familiarity and experience with national trends and development in serials cataloging and automation desirable. Assistant professor rank. 12-mon†h salary range, $13,000 to $15,000 depending upon experience. LC Classification, member of SOLI NET. Send resume and three letters of recommendation to Miss Norma Durand, Head Ca†aloger, Dupre Library, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA 70504. Deadline May I, 1977. Position available now. The University of Southwestern Louisiana is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGERresponsible for original cataloging and classification of monographs, with emphasis on the sciences. Prepares copy for OCLC input; uses LC classification and LC subject headings. May also train and revise work of LTAs. Minimum qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, second master's degree in a biological or physical science, and reading knowledge of at least one Western European language. Familiarity with LC classification, MARC formats, OCLC system desirable. Rank of assistant professor. Twelve-month appointment. Minimum salary $12,220. Usual fringe benefits. Position available immediately. Send resume to Robert J. Adelsperger, Acting Personnel Officer, Dept. IG, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, P.O. Box 8198, Chicago, IL 60680. Deadline for applications March 15. The University of Illinois at Chicago Circle is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN,head of department, with responsibility for development, operation, and interpretation of a major service unit in a library serving an urban university of 20,000 students. Supervises staff of 19 FTE student assistants. Administers all aspects of circulation and related functions, and is responsible for policies and procedures necessary for the maintenance of a responsive, service-oriented unit. Duties include management of an on-line circulation system and coordination with campus and university-wide data processing units and systems. Minimum qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school and at least tśvo years appropriate supervisory experience as department head or equivalent in. an academic library, . as well as familiarity and experience with data processing and on-line circulation systems. Demonstrated ability to manage a complex facility, to work well with people, and to motivate them in relation to goals set. Second master's degree preferred. Rank of assistant professor, twelve-month appointment. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience, $12,220 minimum. Usual fringe benefits. Position available immediately. Send resume to Robert J. Adelsperger, Acting Personnel Officer, Dept. IG, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, P.O. Box 8198, Chicaqo, IL 60680. Deadline for applications is March 15. The University of Illinois at Chicago Circle is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

COORDINATOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES.The University of Saskatchewan Library invites applications for the position of coordinator of public services. The individual holding this position will be one of six members of the executive committee of the library and will have overall responsibility for developing and maintaining public service programs within the university library system, including circulation, government publications, reference, special collections, and university archives and for selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of the staff in these public service units. The staff presently consists of II librarians and 35 support staff. The successful applicant will have a degree from an accredited school of li- brarianship, as well as at least five years experience in a large academic library of which three involved the administration of public service areas. Further, candidates should have demonstrated ability in the planning of library and media facilities and programs: in utilizing automation for the improvement of services; in applying relevant business management principles; and in creating a positive and challenging working environment. The position is available as of July I. Rank, Librarian IV; salary range, $20,246 to $24,041. Applications, as well as letters of reference, should be received by March 31, 1977. Candidates are requested to send curriculum vitae and to arrange for a minimum of three letters of reference to be sent directly by referee to: J. D. Teskey, Assistant to the University Librarian, The Library, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7N OWO.

DEAN OF LIBRARY SERVICES.University of Lowell is continuing its search for a dean of library services. The university has seven colleges and a graduate school, with a current enrollment of 11,000 students and 400 faculty. Responsibilities: leadership and administrative management of two library units. Reports directly to chief academic officer. Qualifications: Successful administrative experience in an academic library at the college or university level. Demonstrated ability and knowledge of library and media planning, personnel administration, and business management. Master's degree from an ALA- accredi†ed school and doctorate in subject field, or master's degree in subject field and doctorate in library science from an ALA-accredi†ed institution. Salary range: $25,000—$30,000 depending on experience. Twelve-month appointment. Anticipated starting date is July I. Liberal fringe benefits. Applications or nominations must be submitted by March I, 1977, to: Dr. Rober Schinnes, Chairperson, Dean of Library Services Search Committee, University of Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854. An equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX University.

DIRECTOR, DIVISION OF LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE,St. John's University. ALA-accredited MLS program with 6 full-time faculty (plus 2 vacancies) and 150 students. Twelve-month position at rank of full professor. Advanced certificate and drug information specialist (double master's) programs approved; faculty has strong commitment to continuing education and information science. Qualifications: library/information science degree required, doctorate preferred. Appropriate experience in administration, library education, and research. Usual academic fringe benefits include hospitalization and TIAA-CREF. Position available immediately. Salary: in the twenties, negotiable. Send letter of application with vita and references to: Dr. Blaise J. Opulente, Academic Vice-President, Chairman, LIS Search Committee, St. John's University, Queens, New York 11439. Application deadline: Jan. 31. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY.Jacksonville University. MLS from ALA-accredi†ed library school and successful library administrative experience required, additional graduate degree desirable. Salary range $13,000 to $18,000. Apply with resume to Dr. Dan A. Thomas, Dean of Faculties, Jacksonville University, Jacksonville, FL 32211. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY.Valdosta State College, a coeducational senior unit of the University System of Georgia, more than 5,000 students, both undergraduate and graduate programs; 170,000 volumes, 210,000 microform units, approximately 1,700 periodicals.. Very modern library facility with professional staff of eight. Director responsible for overall library operations, including personnel supervision, collection development, coordination of services with academic departments, and budget preparation. Reports to vice-president and dean of faculties. Minimum qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school; doctorate or other advanced degree desirable; at least five years' administrative experience in academic library; understanding of management systems, automation, and computer applications. Twelve-month appointment with faculty status. Minimum starting salary $18,000 with maximum negotiable. Position open July I. Application deadline: February I. Send resumes and references to: Dr. Ward Paffond, Chairman, Search Committee, Valdosta State College, Valdosta, GA 31601. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY:Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana; a private, Catholic university of over 4000 students with predominantly undergraduate programs; 250,000 volumes in the main library and a professional staff of eight. Director plans and administers overall library operations including personnel supervision, collection development, coordination of library services with academic departments, and budget preparation;, reports to the vice-president for academic affairs. Minimum qualifications: MLS degree from an accredited library school; at least three years of administrative experience in an academic library; a solid grasp of management systems, automation, and computer applications. Twelve-month appointment with faculty status. Salary $18,000-21,000. Position open July 15, 1977. Deadline for submission of credentials is February I, 1977. Applications with supporting resumes and names of at least three references should be sent to: Dr. Joseph Pusateri, Chairman, Search Committee, Box 163, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA 70118. Loyola is an equal oppor†unity/affirma†ive action employer.

EDITORfor the book review journal CHOICE, located in Middletown, Conn. Responsible for the editorial, marketing, advertising, . and production activities to produce CHOICE. Requires experience in college library administration and/or collection development. Editorial experience desirable. MLS degree. Salary range $19,680— $27,864. Month vacation. TIAA-CREF pension. Liberal benefits. Send resume or suggestions for potential candidates to Carl Swanson, Personnel Director, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. An equal oppor†unity/affirma†ive action employer.

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN.San Francisco State University. Minimum 3 yrs. exp. in government documents including managemen†/supervision responsibility. Req: MLS. Subject MA preferred. Salary $13,440. Send transcript to Dr. Mary MacWilliam, S.F. State Univ. Lib., 1630 Holloway Ave., S.F. CA 94132.

HEAD, MUSIC LIBRARY.Responsible for total range of Music Library services to Department of Music; maintain strong public service and collection development programs; plan for future programs in the Music Library; supervise 2.75 FTE; contribute to general library planning. Requires: MLS or equivalent; master's degree in musicology highly desirable (knowledge of current methodology in musicology, composition, and performance is required); substantial experience in music research library; demon- †rated supervisory/managerial experience; demonstrated ability to work well with colleagues and patrons; demonstrated proficiency in oral and written communication. Salary range: initially between $16,000-$19,500. Contact: Tina Kass, Library Personnel Officer, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94306. Stanford University is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD, TECHNICAL SERVICES, GENERAL LIBRARY BRANCH.Plans and administers activities of acquisitions, cataloging, and serials sections, with cataloging being primary responsibility. Library has 530,000 volumes plus extensive holdings in microforms and documents. Knowledge of automated procedures desirable. Supervises staff of 13. MLS from ALA-accredi†ed school plus 5 or more years' successful cataloging and administrative experience, preferably in a research or large public library. Salary $13,728—$ 17,900. Application form should be obtained from personnel manager, Virginia State Library, Richmond, VA 23219. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN-REFERENCE.Emphasis on philosophy and political science and related disciplines. Requires MLS (ALA-accredited); two years or more professional academic library reference experience; second master's in philosophy or political science. Reading knowledge of at least one modern European language desirable. Faculty status and responsibilities. Salary $10,000 or more depending on qualifications. Currently available. Deadline for application February I. Request application form and notice of vacancy from John Thomas, Personnel Officer, Libraries and Audio Visual Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907. An equal access/equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN-SERIALS CATALOGER.Responsible for the cataloging of serial publications in the university libraries. Will be the principal authority in establishing standards of bibliographic control and in the maintenance of authority files for serial publications. Responsible for the adaptation of current standards and conversion of retrospective cataloging of serial publications for the utilization of computer-based cataloging techniques. Qualifications: Graduate degree in library science from an accredited library school. Three to six years experience in cataloging serial publications or in serial acquisitions, with some experience in supervising paraprofessional personnel. Familiarity with computer-based cataloging systems and with the Library of Congress MARC format is highly desirable. Twelve-month contract, faculty status. Salary: $12,000 to $.13,000. Send letter of application and resume, including academic credentials, names of three professional references, and statement of current salary and salary requirements to L. Franklin Long, Secretary, Appointments and Promotions Committee, Memorial Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR.Appointment effective June I. Administers all operations of 200,000-volume library. Minimum qualifications include MLS from ALA-accredi†ed library school and successful administrative experience appropriate for small private university of 3,000 students. Service orientation, imagination, and resourcefulness expected in applicant. Salary range $ 17,000—$20,000; twelve- month contract, 20 days vacation, faculty status, TIAA- CREF, and Blue Cross. Letters of inquiry and resumes should be sent prior to March I to Father Fredric W. Schlatter, S.J., Chairman of the Librarian Search Committee, Gonzaga University, Spokane, WA 99258. An equal oppor†unity/affirma†ive action employer.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR:July I. Overall responsibility for private college library (enrollment 1,472 on-campus fte). ALA-accredi†ed MLS plus second masters or higher; 5 years professional academic experience, including management. Salary negotiable but not less than $14,500. Send resume and references to Sister Stefanie Weisgram, Library, College of Saint Benedict, Saint Joseph, MN 56374.

ORIENTATION LIBRARIAN.Accredited MSLS required and a second master's desirable; two or more years public service in academic library required; teaching or bibliographic instruction experience required. Instructor ($9,300 min.) or asst. prof. ($11,100 min.). 8-mon†h basis. Apply by March I to Office of the Director, Center of Educational Resources, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, Ml 48197. An equal oppor†unity/affirma†ive action employer.

UNIVERSITY OF MANITOBA LIBRARIESinvite applications for: BIBLIOGRAPHER, Elizabeth Dafoe Library: Responsible for collection development in economics, history, political studies, and for the cross-disciplinary areas of Medieval and Renaissance studies and Latin American studies. This position is attached to the bibliography unit, which consists of three professional librarians who report to the chief bibliographer. The position involves extensive contact with faculty to interpret their research and teaching needs to the libraries system. Qualifications: Degree from an accredited library school with an academic background, preferably at the masters level in one of the disciplines for which the incumbent has collection development responsibilities; practical ability in at least one foreign language; two years experience in collection development or acquisitions in an academic library. Salary: $15,000 per annum depending on qualifications and experience. The University of Manitoba Libraries system, comprising a main library (Elizabeth Dafoe Library), twelve regional libraries and reading rooms, a staff of 234, and collections of more than I million volumes, serves a student population of approximately 20,000. One year probationary period for initial appointment. Apply to: P. Wiens, Assistant Director for Administration, Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnepeg, Manitoba, R3T 2N2.