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Deadlines:Orders for regular classified advertisements must reach the ACRL office on or before the second of the month preceding publication of the issue (e.g. September 2 for the October issue). Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month.

Rates:Classified advertisements are $4.00 per line for ACRL members, $5.00 for others. Late job notices are $10.00 per line for members, $12.00 for others. Organizations submitting ads will be charged according to their membership status.

Telephone:All telephone orders should be confirmed by a written order mailed to ACRL headquarters as soon as possible. Orders should be accompanied by a typewritten copy of the ad to be used in proofreading. An additional $10 will be charged for ads taken over the phone (except late job notices or display ads).

Guidelines:For ads which list an application deadline, that date must be no sooner than the last day of the month in which the notice appears (e.g., October 31 for the October issue). All job announcements should include a salary figure. Job announcements will be edited to exclude discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions.

JOBLINE:Call (312) 944-6795 for late-breaking job ads for academic and research library positions. A pre-recorded summary of positions listed with the service is revised weekly; each Friday a new tape includes all ads received by 1:00 p.m. the previous day. Each listing submitted will be carried on the recording for two weeks. The charge for each two-week listing is $30 for ACRL members and $35 for non-members.

Fast Job Listing Service:A special newsletter for those actively seeking positions. This service lists job postings received at ACRL headquarters four weeks before they appear in C&RL News, as well as ads which, because of narrow deadlines, will not appear in C&RL News. The cost of a six-month subscription is $10 for ACRL members and $15 for non-members.

Contact: Classified Advertising Dep’t, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780.

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ELSEVIER ANTIQUARIAN DEPARTMENT.Periodicals and rare books on Lifeand Earth Sciences. Over 1 million volumes on stock. Catalogues available on demand. Please write to: Lippijnstraat 4, 1055 KJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT ENGINEERING LIBRARIAN(search re-opened) Requirements: MLS (ALA-accredited). Minimum of 2 years of professional experience, preferably in an engineering or science/technology library. Desired qualifications: educational background or experience in engineering or science helpful. Exposure to or background in automated library procedures; supervisory experience or aptitude; experience in bibliographic instruction to large classes; ability to deal effectively with faculty and students; computer-based searching and reference experience helpful. Shares in management and operation of the Siegesmund Engineering Library. Active participation in planning and implementation of new services and procedures and development of policies. Direct responsibility for circulation and technical services including training and supervision of staff and students. Conducts bibliographic instruction and assists with library orientation tours. Faculty status and responsibilities. Rank commensurate with education and experience. Promotion and tenure require meeting standards of excellence in librarianship, publishing, research, and service. 12 month appointment with annual vacation of 22 days. Group Life, Major Medical and disability insurance are in effect as are TIAA-CREF and Social Security. Salary: $15,000 and up depending upon qualifications. Application deadline: January 30, 1984. Send resume and list of references to: Thomas L. Haworth, Personnel Officer, Libraries, Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT HEAD ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIANin the Brown University Library. Responsible for the management of processes related to the purchase of monographic library materials and assists with the management of the Acquisitions Department. Requirements: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school; reading knowledge of two foreign languages (one Germanic and one Romance) and familiarity with one additional language; 3 years of technical services experience in an academic library, including acquisitions and bibliographic searching; experience with library and business automated systems and networks. Appointment range: $17,853-$23,016, based upon experience. Interested candidates should send letter of application, resume and names of three references by December 31,1983, to: Gloria Hagberg, Brown University Library, Providence, Rl 02912. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT TO THE HEAD, ORIGINAL MONOGRAPHS CATALOGING.Primary responsibility for assisting the head of the department in general administrative and supervisory duties, including training and revising staff doing original cataloging. Incumbent participates in formulation and communication of cataloging policy and procedure and in the development and maintenance of the cataloging manual. May perform some original cataloging. Incumbent has a catalog editing responsibility, including editing problems outside the department and may also work on general bibliographic projects. The Original Monographs Cataloging Department provides original (and selected LC) cataloging for all separately classed monographs in the system with the exception of Law, Health Sciences, and East Asian vernacular. The staff of the unit consists of the full-time equivalent of 16 catalogers and 3 supporting staff. In addition to an accredited MLS, requirements are a thorough command of cataloging techniques and principles as demonstrated through several years of substantial cataloging experience in a large research or academic library; reading knowledge of at least 2 foreign languges; ability to work effectively with professional and supporting staff. Preference will be given to candidates with previous administrative and/or supervisory experience. Experience with automated cataloging desirable. Salary ranges: Librarian II: $20,500-$26,650; Librarian III: $23,500-$34,075. Submit resume, listing salary requirements and 3 references, to: Box 35, Butler Library, Columbia University Libraries, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Deadline for applications is January 13, 1984. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT VETERINARY MEDICAL LIBRARIAN(re post) The Flower Veterinary Library at the New York State College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell University is seeking applicants for the position of Assistant Veterinary Medical Librarian. Responsibilities include: providing general medical reference services; conducting computerized bibliographic database searches (NLM, BRS, DIALOG); assisting in user education and orientation programs; coordinating inter-library loan activities; assisting with collection management and technical processing; maintaining card catalogs; and special projects. Qualifications include MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; health or life science background preferred; public services experience in a bio-medical library and knowledge of online literature searching desirable. Strong communication and interpersonal skills required. Salary $15,600 + , depending on qualifications and experience. Closing date for applications: December 30,1983. Position available: February 1, 1984. Send resume and letter of application, to: Carolyn A. Pyhtila, Personnel Director, Cornell University Libraries, 235 Olin Library, Ithaca, NY 14853. Cornell University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

AUTOMATION LIBRARIAN.(Librarian I). Land grant university library serving over 9,000 students; member of Tri-College University (North Dakota State University, Moorhead State University, Concordia College); participant in Minnesota State University System’s online catalog. Under the general direction of the library director, and in consultation with department heads, plan, coordinate, evaluate, and implement automation in the library; liaison with campus computer center, online catalog system, and North Dakota technology consortium. Qualifications: proficiency in a computer language (COBOL preferred); basic knowledge of OCLC; coursework in library automation; ability to communicate effectively and to work well with colleagues. Preferred: masters degree in library or information science; experience with a microcomputer; basic technical knowledge of computer terminals; knowledge of computerized database searching. Salary and benefits include: $15,500 + , TIAA/CREF, and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Submit letter of application, resume, and three current references to: Personnel Office, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105. Application deadline: February 1, 1984. NDSU is an equal opportunity institution.

BIOLOGY LIBRARIANat the University of Wisconsin-Madison General Library System (GLS). Salary minimum: $20,000. ALA- accredited M LS; 2 years of academic or research library experience, including administrative and supervisory experience; ability to communicate effectively; subject background in the literature of biological sciences; advanced degree or equivalent experience in botany, zoology or related fields; reference experience and foreign language knowledge are desirable. Responsible for directing the program of service, collection development and administration of the Biology Library and staff (3 FTE) including provision of reference instructional service, management, assessment and development of the research collection, allocation of resources, establishment of policies, coordination with the GLS and other major biology collections on campus. Continuing professional development shall also be demonstrated. Call or send for complete position description. Letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of 3 references should be sent to: Sandra Pfahler, Assistant Director, Memorial Library, 728 State St., Madison, Wl 53706, (608) 262-3521. Application deadline: January 31,1984. An EEO/AA employer.

CATALOG LIBRARIANat the Brown University Library. Responsible for original cataloging of Slavic language books and microforms in a broad range of subjects, and Western language materials in the field of linguistics. Requirements: MLS degree from an ALA- accredited library school; two years relevant professional experience; academic background in Slavic languages or linguistics; strong knowledge of Russian with a working knowledge of related Slavic languages; knowledge of AACR2, LC rule interpretations, and the MARC format; familiarity with OCLC or RLIN; ability to communicate effectively. Appointment range: $17,853-$23,016, based upon experience. Interested candidates should send letter of application, resume, and names of three references by December 31, 1983, to Gloria Hagberg, Brown University, Box A, Providence, Rl 02912. An equal opportunity, affirmative, action employer.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN Cataloging and Records Maintenance (CRM) Division. Responsibilities include catalog maintenance and authority work; original and complex copy cataloging in assigned subject areas; special projects; and some public service duties. Must be able to work in an automated dynamic environment with changing responsibilities in line with further reorganization of CRM Division. Requirements: MLS from A LA-accredited library school and two (2) years cataloging experience in an academic library. Essential: demonstrated knowledge of LC classification, AACR2 and earlier cataloging rules, LCRI, LCSH, online catalogs, computer systems, cataloging databases, and at least one (1) foreign language. Highly desirable: advanced study in a subject discipline, library science or computer science. Participates in research. Twelve-month, tenuretrack faculty appointment. Salary minimum: $15,000. Rank: instructor or assistant professor. Application deadline: December 31, 1983 Submit resume including three (3) references to: Fred M. Peterson, University Librarian, Milner Library, Illinois State University, Normal, IL 61761. Equal opportunity, affirmative action university.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN.Full-time, permanent position available immediately. Responsibilities: Catalog Librarian is responsible for overall cataloging of library collection, processing all acquisitions, ordering LC cards, typing original catalog cards and filing into catalog. In addition, catalog librarian will assume reference duties, provide assistance with card catalog and all indexes and files, and help with refiling library materials as needed. Will supervise one cataloging clerical and various volunteers. Requirements: accredited MLS, experience with cataloging local history materials preferred. Must have familiarity with AACRI and II, ability to do original cataloging, catalog revision, and LC card processing. Minimum salary: $12,000. Application procedure: application and resumes should be sent to: Lucinda Manning, Head Librarian, Long Island Historical Society, 128 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn Heights, NY 11201, by December 31,1983.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN,position available July 1984 due to retirement. Seeking a librarian with interest in diversified job content and implementation of automation. Responsible for providing original cataloging for a wide range of materials and media. Participates in planning for automation of library service. Works in liaison with selected academic departments, providing bibliographic instruction and collection development assistance. Works in public service on a regular schedule. May supervise support staff and students. Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, $16,000 minimum. The position requires an ALA-accredited MLS, evidence of scholarly ability, knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, MARC, reading knowledge of foreign language(s), ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing, ability to organize work, ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff, flexibility in adjusting to changing job content, and willingness to contribute to a collegially oriented staff environment. Faculty status, non-tenure track, 12-month appointment, one month vacation, liberal fringe benefits. Preference given to applicants with second master’s degree and background in business, natural sciences, or engineering. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, current vita, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references, to: Dorothy Cieslicki, Librarian, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER, CATALOG MAINTENANCE DEPARTMENT.This position has primary responsibility for performing cataloging, catalog editing, and authority work, including analysis, distribution, and resolution of problems, and for performing complex RLIN editing and inputting. Other duties include training and revising work of two full-time and several part-time staff members, supervising the department in the absence of the Head, and performing auxiliary cataloging duties. In addition to an accredited MLS, requirements are a knowledge of two modern European languages, one of which must be a Romance language; ability to work well with others; aptitude for analytical and detail work as demonstrated through previous relevant experience and/or superior performance in a formal course in cataloging; previous experience with machine-readable bibliographic data base(s) and/or formal course work in computer science; and a broad subject background. Relevant supervisory experience desirable. We are seeking a beginning librarian for this position. Salary ranges: Librarian I: $18,000-$23,400; Librarian II: $20,000-$26,000. Submit resume, listing 3 references and salary requirements, to: Box 35, Butler Library, Columbia University Libraries, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Deadline for applications is December 30, 1983. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER(Librarian II). Land grant university library serving over 9,000 students; member of Tri-College University (North Dakota State University, Moorhead State University, Concordia College); participant in Minnesota State University System’s online catalog. Responsible for original cataloging of monographs and AV materials. Activities include inputting current and retrospective records into OCLC for a union online catalog. Reports to Head of Catalog Department. Requirements include: degree from accredited MLS program; two to four years of progressive cataloging experience; thorough knowledge of AACR2 and LC classification; experience with OCLC; working knowledge of at least one Western European foreign language, preferably German. Salary and benefits include: $17,784 + , depending on qualifications; TIAA/CREF and Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Position available immediately. Submit letter of application, resume, and three current references to: Personnel Office, North Dakota State University, Fargo, ND 58105. Application deadline: February 1, 1984. NDSU is an equal opportunity institution.

CATALOGER (SERIALS).Trinity University, San Antonio, Texas, invites application for the position of Serials Cataloger, a faculty appointment in a rapidly-growing university library. Trinity is strongly committed to excellence in the liberal arts tradition at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. Primary responsibilities include cataloging of all serials titles, and cataloging monographs in one foreign language. Responsible for supervising one classified staff member to process serials. Required qualifications include the MLS from ALA- accredited library school; knowledge of AACR2, particulary as related to serials; knowledge of Library of Congress classification systems and subject headings; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language; familiarity with OCLC or other in-house automated system; initiative, creativity, and strong communication skills; and the ability to function effectively in a complex organization. Desirable qualifications include experience in serials acquisitions or serials cataloging in an academic library, and an additional graduate degree. Instructor or Assistant Professor rank with tenure track. Salary minimum of $17,000, higher depending on experience or other qualifications. TIAA/CREF and liberal fringe benefits. Send letter of application, detailed resume, and names of three references by January 20, 1984, to: Richard Hume Werking, Director of Libraries, Trinity University, 715 Stadium Drive, San Antonio, TX 78284. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER.Trinity University of San Antonio, Texas, invites application for the position of Monographs Cataloger, a faculty appointment in a rapidly-growing university library. Trinity is strongly committed to excellence in the liberal arts tradition at the bachelor’s and master’s degree levels. Primary responsibilities include cataloging all English-language monographs requiring original cataloging, and some foreign-language monographs. May have some responsibility for the daily operations of OCLC, including supervision and training of OCLC operators. Required qualifications include the MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; knowledge of AACR2; knowledge of Library of Congress classification system and subject headings; reading knowledge of at least one foreign language; knowledge of the OCLC System; initiative, creativity, and strong communication skills; and the ability to function effectively in a complex organization. Desirable qualifications include cataloging experience in an academic library and an additional graduate degree. Instructor or Assistant Professor rank with tenure track. Salary minimum of $17,000, higher depending on experience or other qualifications. TIAA/CREF and liberal fringe benefits. Send letter of application, detailed resume, and names of three references by January 20,1984, to: Richard Hume Werking, Director of Libraries, Trinity University, 715 Stadium Drive, San Antonio, TX 78284. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGERto participate in adding the holdings of North American libraries to the international Eighteenth-Century Short-Title Catalogue database. Qualifications: MLS; advanced degree in History or English with relevant specialization desirable; computer cataloging experience also desirable. Available January 1, 1984. 1.75 year term position. Salary: $13,500-$16,000, depending upon qualifications. Preference will be given to applications received before December 31, 1983. Send applications to: Judith Singleton, ESTC/NA, College of Arts and Sciences, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803-5111. LSU is an equal opportunity employer.

HEAD, FIELD COLLECTING AND ORAL HISTORY.Provides leadership in acquiring collections and conducting oral histories per-. taining to Arizona and the Southwest; assists in the organization, archival treatment and use of collections; participates in library governance; reports to the University Librarian. This newly created one-person department works closely with the staff of the Arizona Collections. Minimum qualifications: graduate degree (preferably in Arizona or Southwest History); experience in field collecting and oral history; demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Archival experience preferred. Salary range: $18,000-$21,000, depending on qualifications. Send letter of application, current resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four recent references, to: Constance Corey, Assistant University Librarian, Hayden Library, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, by December 31, 1983. ASU is a committed equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF REFERENCE/INFORMATION SERVICES AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT.Administers a department of 16 professionals and 31 support staff responsible for reference service, collection development, user education, computer searching, inter-library loans, government documents, copy service, and four branch libraries. Current projects include a Collection Analysis Project, implementation of a library skills workbook, and assisting in the implementation of an online catalog, circulation,and acquisitions system. Requires ALA-accredited MLS; substantial professional experience (5 + years) in a major academic or research library; reference experience required; proven supervisory capability; leadership ability with strong interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills. Salary from upper $20’s depending upon qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits including choice of retirement programs. The University of Houston-University Park Libraries have 1.4 million volumes, a materials budget of $2 million, and a staff of 59 professionals and 180 support staff. The Library is a member of ARL. To ensure consideration applications must be received by January 31, 1984. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume to: Dana Rooks, Assistant to the Director for Administration, University of Houston Libraries, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, TX 77004. Equal opportunity employer.

HEAD OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS.Responsible for actively pursuing the continued development and expansion of the Libraries’ Special Collections. Participates in public relations, fund raising, special events, and grant proposals related to the Collections. Requires ALA-accredited MLS or minimum of 5 years experience in book trade, archives or special collections administration. Additional graduate degree strongly preferred. Salary upper $20’s or above depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits including choice of retirement programs. The University of Houston-University Park Libraries have 1.4 million volumes, a materials budget of $2 million, and a staff of 59 professionals and 180 support staff. To ensure consideration applications must be received by January 15,1984. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume to: Dana Rooks, Assistant to the Director for Administration, University of Houston Libraries, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, TX 77004. Equal opportunity employer.

INTERNATIONAL AND FOREIGN LAW LIBRARIAN.Under the direction of the Assistant Law Librarian, supervises all aspects of the work and services of the international and foreign law collections; provides in depth reference service and assistance in identifying, locating, and using research source materials for all library users. Selects and participates in the selection of materials for the international and foreign law collections. Trains and supervises support staff as necessary. Prepares specialized bibliographies and guides to the collections as required, and in conjunction with the Law Bibliographic Control Department, develops solutions to bibliographic control problems. Qualifications: MLS; law degree of recognized standing (relevant experience may be substituted for one degree); excellent reading knowledge of French or German and excellent reading, speaking, and writing ability in English; substantial amount of recent successful administrative experience. Preference will be given to applicants: who have significant related law library experience; who have done substantial amount of advanced graduate work relating to international law and international organizations; who have knowledge of and experience using international and foreign book selection tools; and who have knowledge of the structure and publication systems of international governmental organizations. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Submit resume, listing salary requirements and 3 references, to: Box 35, Butler Library, Columbia University Libraries, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Deadline for applications is January 10,1984. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

MUSIC LIBRARIAN(Librarian III). In charge of departmental library containing over 18,000 volumes and 11,000 sound recordings, reports to both Librarian and Music Department Chairman; responsible for collection development, acquisition of all music materials, cataloging of scores, original cataloging of books, supervision of sound recording cataloging, and maintenance of departmental catalogs; provides reference and instructional services; prepares exhibits; supervises one para-professional library assistant and shares supervision of eighteen student assistants; prepares budget and administers allotment for materials, supplies, facilities and equipment; supervises sound equipment for the Music Department. Qualifications: strong background in music history, preferably acquired by a bachelors and/or master’s degree in music. Master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school. Basic reading knowledge of at least two of the following: French, German, Italian. 3 to 5 years’ professional experience in a music library, preferably a large collection. Available: July 1, 1984. Interviews: January 1984. Please send resume by December 31,1983, to: Carolynn E. Jones, Personnel Director, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02181. Salary range: $19,720-$26,845. Wellesley College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

MUSIC LIBRARIAN,The University of Iowa Rita Benton Music Library. Responsible for general administration of library, including reference, collection development, and supervision of 2 full-time and 10 part-time assistants. Library serves active faculty of 50 and more than 600 students. Qualifications: ALA-accredited graduate degree; successful professional level supervisory and/or administrative experience of not less than 2 years; a working knowledge of one Germanic and one Romance language; a graduate degree in music; a broad knowledge of music literature and scholarship and an understanding of the needs of all areas of music instruction and research; and the ability to work knowledgeably and harmoniously with users and staff. Preference will be given to candidates with an earned doctorate in musicology, familiarity in additional languages, a record of scholarship demonstrated by publication, and a record of participation in professional music and library organizations. Appointment to be made at Librarian III level; salary competitive and based on qualifications and experience: minimum $28,500. Generous benefits. Screening of applicants will begin 2 January 1984 and position will be filled as soon as possible after that date. Interested and qualified applicants apply to: University Librarian, The University of Iowa Libraries, Iowa City, IA 52242. The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

PROCESSING CENTER LIBRARIAN.Shiftman Medical Library non-tenure track position immediately available for Librarian of the Detroit Cooperative Cataloging Center. The Center provides cataloging services to fifteen local health sciences libraries and maintains archival tapes in preparation for online system. Responsibilities include (i) OCLC and original cataloging of 9,000-11,000 titles per fiscal year, (ii) monitoring workflow to maintain established performance levels, (iii) supervising one full-time support staff member, (iv) preparing workload and budget reports, (v) Membership and Executive Committee meeting preparation/participation and (vi) maintaining communications with the membership. Required: fifth year library science degree from an accredited library science program. At least two years paraprofessional experience in OCLC monographic cataloging. Familiarity with MeSH and audiovisual cataloging desirable. Health science library experience preferred, with ability to work with active network of health science library members. Salary: $15,000-$17,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits: TIAA-CREF retirement plan, social security, subsidized health, hospital, dental and life insurance. The University is an equal opportunity employer. Write to: James F. Williams, II, Associate Director of Libraries, Wayne State University, 5344 Gullen Mall, Detroit, Ml 48202, by December 31,1983.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN,entry level. Franklin and Marshall College, Lancaster, Pennsylvania. Responsibilities include reference desk duty (with some evening and weekend hours), bibliographic instruction, inter-library loan, and database searching. Other duties: assisting with collection development, liaison work with 3 academic departments. Qualfications: MLS from an accredited library school and some academic library experience. Background in the social or natural sciences is desirable, but not essential. Salary: open. Send resume, 3 letters of recommendation and transcripts, to: C. Paul Vincent, Chair, Search Committee, Shadek-Fackenthal Library, Franklin and Marshall College, Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604, by 31 December 1983. EOE.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, serving 250 graduate students and faculty in the areas of international law, diplomacy, international economic development, and political systems and thought. Responsibilities: general reference duties, searching computerized data sources, instruction in the use of the Library, planning exhibits. Assists the Librarian in reference collection development and writing library publications. Qualifications: MLS from accredited ALA school or equivalent; onetwo years reference experience in an academic library; subject background in international relations, area studies or political science. Salary: according to qualifications, minimum salary $17,500. To apply: send resume, including names and addresses of references, to: William G. Brown, Assistant Dean for Administration, The Fletcher School of Law and Diplomacy, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155. Search closes January 1, 1984. Tufts University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE INFORMATION SPECIALIST.A member of the staff of the Engineering and Science Library of Carnegie-Mellon University Libraries serving the faculty and students of the Carnegie Institute of Technology and the Mellon College of Science. Responsibilities include general and specialized reference services utilizing printed and online sources; faculty liaison and collection development; and library instruction. CMU is seeking an innovative and creative librarian with a desire to share in the development of the application of computing technologies in libraries. The Libraries use central computing systems extensively, particularly text processing and electronic mail. The Integrated Library System has been installed and the online catalog will be operational this spring. An interactive Library Communication System is being developed as part of the University’s plans for expanding computing resources and services on campus. Qualifications: MLS(ALA); effective reference and instructional skills; knowledge of collection development techniques; knowledge and/or experience in online database searching; and effective interpersonal verbal and written skills. Preference will be given to candidates with a degree or significant course work in engineering, physical or natural science, and/or experience working with scientific and engineering information in an academic environment. Salary: dependent upon qualifications and experience, minimum of $15,000. Send letter of application, resume and the names of three references to: Pat Smith, Personnel Department, Carnegie-Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, by December 30, 1983. Interviews will be conducted at ALA Midwinter. Position open January 1,1984. CMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN AND SUPERVISOR OF ONLINE DATABASE SEARCHING,(reopened). Responsibilities: primarily coordinate and continue active development of online database searching program to include searching, training, promoting, evaluating, selecting materials and equipment and records-keeping; provide daily reference services in centralized reference department; teach effective library use in scientific and technical literature; participate in collection development and liaison responsibilities. Required: ALA-accredited master's degree; two years academic library and extensive online database searching; demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with faculty, staff, and students. Desired: undergraduate degree in the sciences. Advanced science subject degree may be considered in lieu of academic library experience. Salary: $17,160-$20,040. Twelvemonth tenure track appointment. Faculty rank. Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications. TIAA/CREF, usual benefits, vacation of 22 working days/year. Kansas State University is a land-grant institution located in North Central Kansas with an enrollment of approximately 19,000 students. Send letter of application, resume, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three relevant references, to: Ann Scott, Assistant Director for Administrative Services, Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, KS 66506. Application deadline: January 2,1984. Kansas State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/BIBLIOGRAPHER.Responsible for the Library’s collection development in assigned science disciplines, including approval plans, firm orders, gifts and serials. Provides service at the Reference Desk, including some weekend and evening hours. Participates in an active program of library instruction and computerized database searching in the disciplines of selection responsibility. Requires a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school and an undergraduate degree in a science discipline or professional library experience in science reference. Salary $15,500-$19,500 depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits including choice of retirement programs. The University of Houston-University Park Libraries have 1.4 million volumes, a materials budget of $2 million, and a staff of 59 professionals and 180 support staff. To ensure consideration applications must be received by January 15, 1984. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume, to: Dana Rooks, Assistant to the Director for Administration, University of Houston Libraries, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, TX 77004. Equal opportunity employer.

SERIALS CATALOGER.See Cataloger (Serials). Trinity University.

SERIALS LIBRARIAN,position available July 1984 due to retirement. Seeking a librarian with interest in diversified job content and implementation of automation. Responsible for organization and management of serials record, including acquisition, cataloging/ classification of new/changed titles, union lists, binding, and preparation for automation. Works in liaison with selected academic departments, providing bibliographic instruction and collection development assistance. Works in public service on a regular schedule. Two years of recent experience required. Supervises one support staff member and one student assistant. Salary dependent on experience and qualifications, $18,000 minimum. The position requires an ALA-accredited MLS, evidence of scholarly ability, knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, MARC, reading knowledge of foreign language(s), ability to communicate clearly orally and in writing, ability to organize work, ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff, flexibility in adjusting to changing job content, and willingness to contribute to a collegially oriented staff environment. Faculty status, nontenure track, 12-month appointment, one month vacation, liberal fringe benefits. Preference given to applicants with second master’s degree and background in business, natural sciences, or engineering. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, current vita, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references, to: Dorothy Cieslicki, Librarian, Lafayette College, Easton, PA 18042. An equal opportunity employer.

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HEAD, FIELD COLLECTING AND ORAL HISTORY. Provides leadership in acquiring collections and conducting oral histories pertaining to Arizona and the Southwest; assists in the organization, archival treatment and use of collections; participates in library governance; reports to the University Librarian. This newly created one-person department works closely with the staff of the Arizona Collections. Minimum qualifications: graduate degree (preferably in Arizona or Southwest History); experience in field collecting and oral history; demonstrated communication and interpersonal skills. Archival experience preferred. Salary range: $18,000-$2ł,000, depending on qualifications. Send letter of application, current resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of four recent references, to: Constance Corey, Assistant University Librarian, Hayden Library, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287, by December 31, 1983. ASU is a committed equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SERIALS CATALOGING LIBRARIAN. Supervises the Serials Cataloging Section of the Serials Department which includes the following functions: serials cataloging; name and series authority work for headings encountered in serials cataloging; volume holdings record management. In consultation with the Department Head responsible for development of procedures and review and goal setting for the Section. Hires, supervises and evaluates the staff. Serves as liaison to Catalog Department. MLS from an accredited library school; working knowledge of two foreign languages, preferably French and German; broad educational background. Two years of increasingly independent serials cataloging experience, using an automated system preferred. Demonstrated supervisory abilities. Appointment range: $18,000-$20,500. Send letter of application and resume, including list of references, to: Lance Query, Director of Library Research, Analysis, and Personnel, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. Applications received by January 15, 1984, will be considered. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN (reopened). Position available January 1, 1984. Plymouth State College Library is seeking experienced applicants to direct and

extend the library’s bibliographic instruction program. Other duties and responsibilities include reference work, online searching, and some evening and weekend work. The position also serves as liaison to several academic departments, assisting collection development and providing library support for individual classes. Required: ALA-accredited MLS, reference experience in academic library, strong interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred: second master’s, teaching experience, online searching experience. Salary: $15,000-$18,000. 12-month tenure track appointment with faculty rank. Please send letter of application, resume, and three current references, to: Search Committee, Plymouth State College, Box E, Library, Plymouth, NH 03264. Application deadline is December 30, 1983. Plymouth State College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

CURATOR OF HISTORY AND BIBLIOGRAPHY and CURATOR OF ARTS (two positions). Rosenbach Museum and Library, with holdings of rare books and manuscripts in English and American literature, history of the Americas, history of books and printing, and book illustration, and a collection of 18th and 19th century fine and decorative arts. Responsible for cataloging, exhibitions, publications, promotion of scholarly use and public knowledge of collections, and conservation planning. Master’s degree in relevant subject required; at least two years work experience and knowledge of automation systems desired. Starting: by January 1, 1984. $15,000-$16,000 plus benefits. Send resume and names of three references, to: Ellen S. Dunlap, Director, Rosenbach Museum and Library, 2010 DeLancey Place, Philadelphia, PA 19103. EOE.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Under the direction of the Head of the Reference Department, responsible for general reference service at the main reference desk including evening and weekend rotation, bibliographic instruction, searching computerized data sources, maintenance of the reference collection. Participates in collection development and the work of Library committees. Wessell Library is the main Tufts University Library, with collections in the humanities, social sciences, biological and earth sciences. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited institution, reading knowledge of at least one modern European language, academic background in biological, health and earth sciences or business, economics, sociology. Salary dependent upon qualifications, minimum $17,000. Send resume and names and addresses of 3 references, to: Myra V. Siegenthaler, Coordinator of Public Services, Wessell Library, Tufts University, Medford, MA 02155, before January 1, 1984.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Specialist in business and economics assigned to the Social Science Center/Bobst Library. Principal duties include reference assistance, book selection, orientation and database searching. Required: accredited MLS, degree in business or related subject area preferred. Subject master’s required for tenure. 2 years experience in an academic or special business library. Familiarity with government documents. Salary: $20,000 minimum. Other benefits include tuition remission, TIAA/CREF, 5 weeks annual vacation. To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 references by January 13, 1984, to: Connie Colter, Personnel Officer, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012. New York University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. AFRICAN STUDIES SPECIALIST, Assistant, Associate, or Librarian. The African Studies Collection comprises some 70,000 volumes. It is a nationally known resource for teaching and research for the whole of Africa south of the Sahara. The African Studies Area Specialist selects all materials in the field of African studies, maintains a collection development policy and evaluates collections, manages the materials budget, assists in developing

external funding sources including grants and special donors, maintains cooperative programs including gifts and exchange agreements, provides advanced reference/bibliographical service. She/he teaches "Introduction to the Bibliography of Africa south of the Sahara," a required course for the African Studies minor. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master*s degree in library science; academic background in African Studies; post-MLS library experience, preferably in collection development and/or public services in an academic library; reading knowledge of French and a bibliographical knowledge of German and Portugeuse. Preferred: field experience in Africa; higher degree with an African studies major or minor; experience in bibliographic instruction; reading knowledge of Swahili, Hausa, Arabic, or Dutch. Must meet the responsibilities and requirements of a tenure track position. Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Salary floors will be observed: assistant $15,800; associate $18,500; librarian $22,250. Vacation of 22 working days, liberal sick-leave; Blue Cross-Blue Shield major medical and dental insurance; group life insurance; TIAA/CREF annuity plan. Apply to: Anne Rimmer, Personnel Officer, Indiana University Libraries, Bloomington, IN 47405. Telephone: (812) 335-3403. Closing date for applications: not earlier than January 15, 1984. Indiana University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICESin library of 4-year liberal arts college in New York City area. Has overall responsibilities for technical services policies and activities, including acquisitions, cataloging, serials, processing, general planning for automation, and staff supervision. Some collection development and reference responsibilities. Required: master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; background in technical services, including administrative and OCLC experience. Preferred: professional activity relating to library automation, second master’s degree in an academic discipline, and reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Salary from $25,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Faculty status and liberal fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF. Send resume and names of 3 references by January 16, 1984, to: Richard Silver, Affirmative Action Officer, SUNY College at Purchase, Purchase, NY 10577.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN AND ASSOCIATE DEAN OF INFORMATION SERVICES. Salary range: $34,860-$42,120 (a 6.0% raise is anticipated on January 1, 1984.) Responsibilities: administers the operations and services of the University Library. Reports to the Dean of Information Services and acts as his associate for library matters. Plans and directs the implementation of the library budget. Administers the library personnel process. Provides leadership for planning and evaluating policies and procedures which support the University’s educational goals. Qualifications: graduate degree from an ALA-accredited school of library/information science (candidates with academic attainment beyond the MLS will be given preference). Substantial (e.g. 10 years), varied and increasingly responsible operational and managerial library-related experience is required; preferably in a university or fouryear college library. General familiarity with the use of automated systems in both public and technical services, and detailed involvement with automation planning and decision-making in one of them. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate people. Strong communication skills. Evidence of continuous professional growth and contributions (e.g. grants, publications). The Library: The University Library, containing over 600,000 volumes, is an integral part of the Information Services Unit at CSU, Chico. The Library has a public access online catalog and is the pilot site in the state university system for this automation activity. Information Services includes the Library, Instructional Media Center, and Computer Center and provides a unified academic support service for the University. Also, Information

Services operates an integrated regional service network for an area of 33,000 square miles and has recently added a satellite earth station. The Library serves a student body of 14,000 students. Chico is 90 miles north of Sacramento and 165 miles northeast of San Francisco. It is in the Sacramento Valley at the edge of the Sierras. Nearby mountains, lakes, rivers and a national park afford excellent opportunities for summer and winter recreation. Send a letter of application, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references, and complete record of education and experience, to: William A. Jones, Chair, University Librarian Search Committee, The Meriam Library, California State University, Chico, CA 95929-0290. Closing date for applications: January 15, 1984. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

MUSIC LIBRARIAN, University of the Pacific, (search reopened). Faculty appointment involving some responsibility in three areas of professional competence: cataloging, collection development, and reference/bibliographic instruction. Major responsibilities: selection, cataloging materials for music collection; reference service and bibliographic instruction; liaison with music faculty; coordinate and supervise music listening center; assist in design of music area ($250,000 grant) in new library ($6.5 million total project). Requirements: MLS from accredited program, plus MA or MM in musicology or music theory (minimum undergraduate major). Prefer 2-3 years in academic library working with music materials and facilities; automated cataloging and other computer experience; one or more foreign languages; supervisory experience. Tenure-track appointment at Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. $17,000-$20,000. One month vacation, TIAA/CREF, broad benefits. Unique opportunity for leadership and professional growth assisting in design of music component for new main campus library. Send letter of application, resume, and names of three current references by Jan. 31, 1984, to: Hiram L. Davis, Director of Libraries, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211. Preliminary interviews at ALA Midwinter 1984. An AA/E0 employer.

ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Position opened January 1984. General reference service, including bibliographic instruction and online searching. Tenure track position with appointment at Instructor or Assistant Professor rank depending onqualifs. and experience. Accredited MLS. Second master¹s highly desirable. Appointment range $15,000-$18,000. Send resume and names of 3 references by December 30, 1983, to: Reina Hart, Reference Librarian, University of New Hampshire, Durham, NH 03824. UNH is an AA/EE0.

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