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Classified advertising orders and copy, and cancellations, should be addressed to the Advertising Department, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 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.

POSITIONS OPEN

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR OF THE COLLEGE LIBRARIES,principally the Earl Gregg Swem Library (750,- 000 volumes). Reports to the Vice-President for Academic Affairs. Qualifications required: graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited institution; significant experience in library administration; important professional and scholarly achievement; the vision with which to implement long-range planning; commitment to the educational goals of the college; and the ability to provide leadership and work harmoniously with a large staff and with faculty, students, administration, and community. Salary to $25,000, depending upon qualifications. Position open after July I, 1977. Application deadline, August 15, 1977. Nominations/applications to: Graduate Dean of Arts and Sciences, College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia 23185. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN:Chapman College Library. Requirement: MLS or equivalent from an accredited library school; broad experience in cataloging and reference in an academic library; experience in teaching library research. Twelve-month faculty appointment with benefits. Salary competitive, based on education and experience. Send application to Alice F. Flint, Head Librarian, Chapman College Library, Orange, California 92666. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIANin the Science Library, Librarian I. Minimum salary: $8,500. Position open August I, 1977. Requires master's degree from an ALA-accredited school. Subject master's preferred. Assists the head of the Science Library with the following: reference services, library orientation, compilation of search guides, intercommunications between faculty departmental representatives and the library, and supervision of support staff. Application deadline: September I, 1977. Apply to: Associate Director of Libraries, University of Missouri- Columbia, Ellis Library, Columbia, Missouri 65201. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANTor ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN for Collection Development: $20,940-$34,440. Responsibilities: overall collection development planning and policy implementation. Prepares and administers annual book budget and coordinates acquisitions programs. Generally directs Special Collections Department including active exhibition program. Responsible for planning of library physical facilities, major capital improvements, alterations, etc. Assists university librarian in administering policy, preparing budget proposals. Collection of 875,- 000 volumes; 30 librarians; 95 support staff. Qualifications: MLS, substantial collection development experience in academic library. Demonstrated administrative ability. Position open December I, 1977. Send resume and list of references to Margaret Schott, Library Personnel Officer, University of California, Riverside, CA 92507. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN(Technical Services). Applicants must be graduates of a recognized university and associates of Library Association of Australia (or hold equivalent qualifications). Higher degree or evidence of research work, either in librarianship or in another discipline, highly desirable. Experience in administration, especially in technical services area, in large library essential. Salary: $24,420 p.a. (Australian). Appointee will be responsible to the librarian for acquisition and processing of material secured by purchase, gift, or exchange. The library's collections exceed 2 million volumes. It is committed to development of an integrated automated system of data processing and information retrieval. Send applications giving full particulars of education and experience and nominating three referees to the Librarian, The University of Sydney, NSW 2006, Australia, by July 31, 1977.

CATALOGER/REFERENCE LIBRARIANin medium-sized academic library. Commence half-time each dept.; cataloging gradually phased out. ALA-accredited MLS required. Second master's or undergraduate major in a social science desirable. Diversified experience in academic libraries including at least two years cataloging with LC classification highly desirable. Must do original cataloging of monographs and multimedia materials. Preference given to candidates with experience in automated data processing and retrieval and/or knowledge of at least two foreign languages. Social science is primary reference responsibility, with rostered duties at general reference. Faculty status and benefits. Appointment will be made at instructor or ass’t. prof. level; salary range from $13,122—$ 17,811 for 9-mon†h contract, depending upon qualifications and experience. Additional ⅙ salary for 6-week summer session. Send resume before August I, 1977, to Mrs. Grace Standly, Search Committee Chairman, Sam Houston State University Library, Huntsville, Texas 77340. Equal opportunity employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY,University of New Orleans, New Orleans, La. Appointment to be effective July I, 1978. The University of New Orleans, part of the Louisiana State University system, has a faculty of 500 and an enrollment of 14,000 students. The library has a collection of 700,000 volumes and employs 22 professional librarians with 32 support personnel. The director has primary responsibility for overall library operations including budget preparation, collection development, and long-range planning. Applicants must have a degree from an ALA-accredited library school; a minimum of five years administrative experience in an academic or research library; demonstrated knowledge of automated library systems, networks, and resource sharing; and evidence of significant professional and scholarly activities. Salary from $27,000. Deadline for receipt of applications, complete curriculum vita, and three references is September I, 1977. Applications and credentials should be directed to Dr. Warren M. Billings, Chairman, Library Search Committee, History Department University of New Orleans, Lakefront, New Orleans, Louisiana 70122. The University of New Orleans is an equal apportunity/ affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY'S GENERAL LIBRARIES,principally the Perry-Castaneda Library (1,500,000 volumes), sixteen branch libraries, and four special collections (total holdings 3,000,000 volumes). Reports to Vice- President for Academic Affairs. Qualifications: graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited institution; extensive experience in major acadamic or research libraries, with broad knowledge of current practices and future trends in library organization and development; significant professional and scholarly accomplishments; ability to function effectively with library staff, students, faculty, and administration. Salary and academic status commensurate with qualifications. Anticipated starting date January 1979. Application deadline September I, 1977. Applications/nominations to Professor Lewis L. Gould, Department of History, University of Texas at Austin, Texas 78712, chairman of search committee. The University of Texas is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Northern Illinois University, having moved into the new Founders Memorial Library, needs to fill one position. The minimum requirement for this position is a master’s degree from an accredited library school. Fringe benefits include Illinois Retirement benefits, academic status, and one month vacation. Applicants should send their resume and personal references to: Mr. George Nenonen, Business Manager, University Libraries, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115, before August 15, 1977. Northern Illinois University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. HEAD, LIBRARY DATA PROCESSING DEPARTMENT: This person will supervise and coordinate the work of the Library Data Processing Department. The department is responsible for (I) maintaining and developing the library's data base, (2) identifying and suggesting solutions to library data processing problems, and (3) suggesting additional applications of data processing to library operations and routines. Minimum requirement (beyond the master's degree) is four years of varied and increasingly responsible experience with library data processing. A second master's degree (or additional graduate work) is highly desirable. Minimum salary: $17,000 for 12 months.

HEAD OF TECHNICAL PROCESSING.Uni versify of Missouri-Columbia. Responsible for efficient direction and coordination of three departments concerned with acquiring, processing, and cataloging library materials. Supervises fifteen academic and forty-one support staff members. Requires minimum of MSLS from ALA-accredited, school, five years of professional experience in technical processing in an acadmic library, demonstrated successful supervisory experience, and knowledge of automated technical processing systems. Minimum salary: $18,000. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Send applications to: Robert Grey Cole, Associate Director, 4F52 Ellis Library, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO 65201.

Colby College seeks applicants for the position of LIBRARIAN/AUDIO VISUAL SPECIALIST. Minimum requirements include MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and 2 years of audio visual experience. Duties include administration, operation of curriculum- related services, materials production, and instruction. Faculty status without tenure; 12-month appointment. Salary $10,500 plus, contingent upon previous experience. Deadline for application July 22. Position available September I, 1977. Application and the names of three references should be sent to: Director, Miller Library, Colby College, Waterville, Maine 04901. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN/CATALOGUER.MLS from an ALA-accredited library school required. Experience in cataloging monographs and serials. Knowledge of one or more modern foreign languages. Responsibilities include original cataloging and classification of a diversifed collecton of materials in social sciences and literature, a large portion of which is in non-English languages. Knowledge of OCLU system important. This person also will train and supervise the work of library technical assistants. Salary range $12,000-$14,000, depending on qualifications. Interested parties should submit resumes to Philip E. Mooney, The Balch Institute, 18 South Seventh Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106.

The University of Northern Colorado Libraries are seeking candidates for the position of LIFE SCIENCES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Master's degree from ALA-accredited library school required; master’s in Biology, Botany, Zoology, or Nursing preferred. Two years professional library experience required; five years desirable. Interest in library management desirable. Knowledge of a modern European language helpful. Minimum twelve-month salary for rank of instructor, or for assistant professor, up to $14,788 (subject to approval of new salary schedule). Twenty work days vacation; faculty travel assistance; opportunities for advanced academic study; sick leave; usual fringe benefits. Applications will not be accepted after August 15, 1977. Apply to: James B. Greer, Selection Committee Chairman, University of Northern Colorado, James A. Michener Library, Greeley, Colorado 80639. UNC is an equal opportunity employer.

The libraries at The State University of New York at Stony Brook have the following 2 positions open: MUSIC CATALOGER. Available September in the Music Library. Responsible for original cataloging of scores, books on music, and music sound recordings, utilizing the OCLC network; supervision of card catalog maintenance as well as binding and processing of music materials. The music cataloger works closely with both the music librarian and the cataloging department in formulating and implementing technical services policies. Requires MLS from accredited library school, BA with music major, and 1-2 years cataloging experience. Master's in music, knowledge of French and German, OCLC experience also desirable. Minimum salary $11,000. EVENING LIBRARIAN. Reference librarian responsible for overall supervision of the libraries during evening hours, Sunday through Thursday, late afternoons to midnight. Professional responsibilities may include orientation classes to evening and continuing education students, data base searches, assisting in development of library guides and manuals, handling special projects as needed, and the provision of professional services and referrals in late evening hours for the following service points: Reference, Circulation, Reserve, Current Periodicals, Documents, Music & Science Libraries; additional responsibilities for reassignment of personnel to cover emergency situations in the evening. Managerial responsibilities for security and closing the building. MLS from accredited library school and at least 3 years reference experience in an academic library required. Second master's desirable but not required. Minimum salary $12,000. Available September. Applications should be submitted no later than August I, 1977, to: Florence Boroson, Melville Library, SUNY at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York 11794. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIANS.Two positions. One with added competence in business and economics, other in physical or social sciences. MLS required. Minimum beginning salary $11,500; up to $15,000 with additional education, experience. Faculty rank. Excellent fringe benefits. Open August 22, 1977. Send application, credentials, references to Donald O. Rod, Director of Library Services, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Northwestern University Library announces the first of three SCHOLAR LIBRARIAN positions funded by grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the Council on Library Resources. The scholar librarians will have bibliographic, teaching, and faculty liaison responsibilities. Appointment to begin October I, 1977, for a tenure of three years. Starting salary: $12,000. Applications are being accepted from scholars with a master's degree in Library Science and a Ph.D. in the Humanities with no previous full-time professional experience in librarianship or university teaching. Preferred fields: early American history; African history or literature; English, French, or German literature. Deadline for applications: August I, 1977. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and placement office dossier including three letters of recommendation to Mr. John McGowan, University Librarian, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An equal opportunity employer.

The Hunter College Library expects to fill a vacancy for a SCIENCE BIBLIOGRAPHER/SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN effective October 1977. An ALA-accredited MLS is required and a second master's, preferably in one of the sciences, is highly desirable. Relevant experience with science collections is required, including expert knowledge of science reference tools. The science bibliographer works closely with the acquisitions librarian and the faculties of the several science departments in developing and utilizing the available library resources. Appointment will be at the rank of instructor, with an annual salary of $12,700. Thirty days paid vacation are granted, and liberal medical and retirement benefits are offered. Mail resumes to David Lane, Chief Librarian, Hunter College Library, 695 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10021. Hunter College is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE CATALOGER.Responsible for the original cataloging of monographs in the sciences and the reclassification of materials all into the Library of Congress classification system. MLS, training in the LC system, and a strong background in the sciences are required. Experience and facility in European languages preferred. Salary of $11,000 or more depending upon qualifications. Application deadline September I, 1977. Send resume to Joseph Jerz, Assistant University Librarian for Staff Development, University of North Carolina Library, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.