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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). Should this date fall on a weekend or holiday, ads will be accepted on the next business day. Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month.

Rates:Classified advertisements are $6.60 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $8.40 for others. Late job notices are $15.95 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $18.95 for others. Organizations submitting ads will be charged according to their membership status. Display ad rates range from $295 to $565 based upon size, ise call for sizes and rates.

Guidelines:For ads which list an application deadline, we suggest that date be no sooner than the 20th day of the month in which the notice appears (e.g., October 20 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.

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Policy: ALA policy requires that organizations recruiting through ALA publications or placement services comply with ALA anti-discrimination policies. Policy 54.3 states that “ALA is committed to equality of opportunity for all library employ- ees or applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, individual life- style, or national origin.” By advertising through ALA ser- vices, the organization agrees to comply with this policy.

ASSOCIATE COLLEGE LIBRARIAN FOR INFORMATION AND TECHNOLOGY.Gettysburg College is accepting applications for the position of Associate College Librarian for Information and Technology. The newly created position is intended to provide leadership and an integrated vision for library automation, media services, and user instruction on a highly networked campus. Supervises the librarians and support staff within these units and works closely with computing services. Coordinates the above services with the library’s programs of instruction in the use of both internal and external information resources. Serves as the associate college librarian and acts on behalf of the college librarian as appropriate. Gettysburg is becoming a model among liberal arts colleges for utilization of information technology to support classroom teaching and student and faculty research. Gettysburg was the second liberal arts college to join the Coalition for Networked Information. Preferred qualifications: ALA- accredited degree in library and information science desirable but alternative qualifications will be considered for exceptional candidates. The following qualifications will be considered in reviewing applications: addition graduate work; substantial and successful administrative experience in managing a complex set of responsibilities (including new program development and/or grant writing) in a library or library-related organization; knowledge of libraries, computing, and media services and their potential in a networked environment; experience in providing instructional services to faculty and students; proven record of working collegially and cooperative in a complex work environment; strong oral and written communications skills. Salary competitive and commensurate with our expectations for this newly formed position. Liberal benefits package, including TIAA/CREF. Gettysburg College is a highly selective liberal arts college located within an hour and one-half of the Washington/ Baltimore area. If interested, please send letter of application and resume with the names of three references by March 31, 1993, to: Gettysburg College, Human Resources, Attn: Jane D. North, Director, 300 N. Washington St., Gettysburg, PA 17325. Gettysburg College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

BUSINESS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Reports to the Chair of Research and Information Services. Provides reference and consultation services primarily for the students and faculty of the College of Business Administration. Works in a highly automated environment and needs a strong public service commitment. Responsibilities include participation in staffing of the main reference desk (including evenings and weekends), online searching, development of computer-assisted reference services, some collection development, library instruction, liaison to faculty in assigned departments, and serves as a member of the Libraries Social Science Team consisting of bibliographers, reference librarians, and catalogers. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; experience or training in online searching. Preferred: degree in a business field or working experience as a business reference librarian in a public or academic library or corporate library experience; interest, knowledge, and/or experience with library microcomputer applications; experience with providing reference service; demonstrated flexibility, innovation, and ability to work well with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students. Salary: mid 20s for a twelve-month appointment, depending on experience and qualifications. Academic rank/tenure-track. Vacation of 22 working days plus state holidays. Choice of retirement and medical plans. Kansas State University, founded in 1863 and one of the nation’s oldest land-grant universities, is located in Manhattan, a community of 45,000 in the rolling Flint Hills. The University has an enrollment of over 20,000 students and employs 1,500 full-time faculty. KSU Libraries contains approximately 1,100,000 cataloged volumes, has a materials budget in excess of $2,300,000 and has recently implemented NOTIS. A 28 million dollar expansion/renovation of the Libraries is underway. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled but those applications received by March 15, 1993, will receive first consideration. Send letter of application; resume; names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three relevant references to: M. Jean McDonald, Director of Administrative Services, Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, KS 66506-1200. KSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN.The University of Northern Colorado seeks applicants for the position of Catalog Librarian/Assistant Professor of Library Science, position number 20627. Required: master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Preferred: experience in a college, university, or research library; experience in cataloging library materials through an automated library system; reading knowledge of one modern foreign language. This is an entry-level, tenure- track position. The position reports to the Head of Cataloging. Responsibilities include original cataloging of library materials utilizing OCLC and CARL and some hours at a public service desk. The successful candidate will participate in implementation of the CARL authority control system. Minimum salary $28,800. Starting date is July 1,1993 (negotiable). The position is contingent on funding from the Colorado State Legislature, approval by the Board of Trustees, and subject to the policies and regulations of the University of Northern Colorado. All applications materials will be accepted until April 1, 1993, or until the position is filled. Send letter of applications highlighting candidate’s suitability, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers of three references to: Catalog Librarian Search Committee, c/o Administrative Office, James A. Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639. The University of Northern Colorado is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

HEAD OF CATALOGING,Indiana Historical Society. The Indiana Historical Society is accepting applications for the position of head of cataloging. The Society, founded in 1830 and located in Indianapolis, is a private, nonprofit corporation. The Society’s library, the William Henry Smith Memorial Library, is a repository of documentary and visual materials that relate to the history of Indiana and the Old Northwest. The head of cataloging is primarily responsible for printed material cataloging as well as coordination of processes that provide access to all library materials. Duties include: supervise departmental staff and set department goals; catalog and classify printed material; help plan and implement library automation; define and coordinate cataloging/classification procedures for all library materials; supervise OCLC operations including liaison work with OCLC, INCOLSA, and other networks; provide reference service. Position reports to director of the library. A complete position description is available upon request. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; at least three years’ experience cataloging printed material including use of OCLC or other utilities and application of AACR2 cataloging rules, Library of Congress Classification System, and LCSH. Preferred: experience with computer technology, particularly in library applications; serials management experience; experience in working with historical collections; knowledge of American history—an MA in history or a background in history is desirable. Beginning salary range: low to mid 30s, commensurate with skills and experience. Benefits: health, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance as well as tax-deferred annuities and a pension plan with TIAA-CREF. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send a letter of application, a resume, and any supporting materials, along with the names, current addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Susan P. Brown, Human Resources Director, Indiana Historical Society, 315 W. Ohio St., Indianapolis, IN 46202-3299.

HEAD OF COLLECTION MANAGEMENT.Reports to the Associate Dean for Library Services. Responsible for the direction of collection development policies and programs. Specific responsibilities include allocating a $1.5 million materials budget, coordinating and evaluating eleven selectors, reviewing collections, monitoring expenditures, conducting collection evaluation programs, developing policies, and reviewing collections. Represents the library in state, regional, and national arenas, and in cooperative collection development activities, and participates in overall library management and planning as a member of the Executive Council. Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; three years’ academic library experience in collection development; ability to communicate and work effectively with library faculty, staff, and university community. Desired qualifications: additional graduate degree, experience in management, training, fundraising, grant writing, and budgeting, and knowledge of library automation, publishing and book trade, higher education, preservation, and the application of automated data analysis techniques. Starting salary $34,000 minimum for twelve months depending on experience and qualifications. Tenure eligible, choice of retirement plans and health insurance, 22 days vacation. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references by April 2, 1993, to: James C. Eller, Associate Dean for Library Services, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67260-0068. Non-citizens must report visa status. Finalists will be invited for an expense-paid interview. Wichita State is an urban institution with an enrollment of 15,000 and a commitment to improving the diversity of its faculty by actively seeking applications from a broad spectrum of individuals. AA/EOE.

HEAD OF REFERENCE.The Academic Affairs Library of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications and nominations for the head of a newly merged reference department. Consisting of twelve librarians and fourteen paraprofessionals, the department provides traditional reference assistance, electronic information services, bibliographic instruction, and other services in a large research library that houses general, humanities, social sciences, and business collections. The Reference Department also includes the state’s federal regional depository and international and state documents collections, interlibrary loan, and the microforms collection. The department houses some 360,380 volumes, 258 maps, more than 2.5 million microforms and 2 million documents, and 518 datafiles on CD- ROM and diskette. Responsibilities: manages all activities of the Reference Department, develops departmental goals and objectives, prepares budget requests, manages budget allocations, oversees reference collection development, and provides leadership in assessing existing services and developing new ones. Advises and reports to the Associate University Librarian for Public Services. Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; at least five years’ increasingly responsible professional experience in the reference department of an academic or research library; experience searching electronic databases and an appreciation of electronic information technologies and their potential for enhancing public services; strong leadership and communication skills; and a commitment to providing quality service. Preferred qualifications: first hand knowledge of the issues and practices relating to government documents, microforms, interlibrary loan, and networked databases. The ideal candidate will also have a consultative management style, the ability to inspire and motivate, the ability to adapt (and help others adapt) to a rapidly changing environment, and a commitment to personal professional development and to the development of reference staff. Salary and benefits: this is a twelve-month academic appointment with a minimum salary of $42,000. Standard State benefits of annual leave, sick leave, and State or TIAA-CREF retirement plan. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, apply by the initial review date of April 1, 1993, by sending a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references to: Barabara A. DeLon, Library Personnel Officer, Davis Library, CB #3900, The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599- 3900. The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

HEAD OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONSZUNIVERSITY ARCHIVIST, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(tenure-leading). Branch Services Department, starting July 1. Direct the University Archives/Special Collections. Responsible for provision of services and security for Special Collections materials consisting of books, manuscripts, maps, photographs, etc. Help develop and build the special collections. Some existing strengths include: Botkin Collection (folklore), Latvian Collection, Mazour Collection (Russian history and culture), Nebraska authors (Cather and Sandoz), WWI and WWII, and Czech Heritage Collection. Responsible for the acquisition, arrangement, description, preservation, and servicing of the UNL official records, personal and professional papers of faculty, records of student organizations, and other material documenting the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Supervise two FTE staff plus student assistants. Oversee the daily operations of the unit and plan for future operations and services. A major expectation is to work toward creation and implementation of records on the Libraries automated public access catalog. Prepare proposals for grant funding in cooperation with Libraries Development Officer and actively develop external support for the Archives/Special Collections. Required: MLS from and ALA-accredited library school, minimum of five years of professional experience in an academic or research library; knowledge of archival principles; and excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Preferred: experience in academic/research archives; experience with USMARC- AMC format and automation of records; Academy of Certified American Archivists certification; foreign language knowledge of one or more of the following: Czech, French, German, Latin, Latvian, Spanish, Russian; experience with rare book and manuscript collections; microfilming experience; knowledge of preservation principles; and supervisory experience. $34,000 minimum for a twelve-month contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Apply with full resume plus names and current addresses/telephone numbers of three references by April 15 to Kent Hendrickson, 106 Love Library, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0410. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Larry Kahle at the above address for more information.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN/RESOURCE SHARING COORDINATOR, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR(tenure-leading). General Services Department, starting July 1. Responsible for overall management of Interlibrary Loan unit, including borrowing and lending activities and document delivery service. Supervise Library Specialist responsible for supervising 4.5 FTE staff and 5 FTE student assistants. Provide leadership with new technologies relating to document access. Participate in planning and implementing shared resource agreements with other libraries. Participate in policy formulation, prepare reports. Responsible for revolving account and student wage budget. Coordinate borrowing and lending activities with state, regional, and national networks and consortia. Service on management team within department. Provide general reference service at reference desk five to ten hours per week. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, minimum of two years’ professional experience in an academic or research library; demonstrated strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; supervisory experience. Preferred: experience with OCLC ILL subsystem; experience in interlibrary loan; knowledge of technologies related to document access; familiarity with document-delivery systems; reference experience; familiarity with one or more foreign languages; experience with an online integrated library system, preferably Innovative Interfaces; subject master's degree. $28,000 minimum for a twelve-month contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Apply with full resume plus names and current addresses/telephone numbers of three references by April 15 to: Kent Hendrickson, 106 Love Library, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0410. The University of Nebraska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Larry Kahle at the above address for more information.

LATIN AMERICAN BIBLIOGRAPHER,Michigan State University Libraries. Reporting to the Coordinator of Collections Management for International Studies, assumes responsibility for all aspects of collection development in the field of Caribbean and Latin American area studies. Serves as principal library contact with faculty in the field, chiefly through the Center for Caribbean and Latin American Studies, an HDEA Title VI center. Duties include selection of materials, faculty liaison, management of the collection, production of bibliographies, bibliographic instruction, public service and outreach, specialized and/or general reference service, and other duties as assigned. Qualifications: required qualifications include a master's degree from an accredited program in library science, or the equivalent, competence in the Spanish language, and an advanced degree in a field related to Latin American studies. Appointment will be made at the Librarian II level, which requires at least three years of successful professional experience in an academic or research library or substantial equivalent experience. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and an ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and staff are also required. Other desired qualifications include: doctoral degree, experience in collection development in an academic library, competence in Portuguese, history of work/residence in Latin America, academic competence in a social science field, successful grant writing experience. Campus and Library: Michigan State University Libraries serve more than 2,000 faculty, 32,000 undergraduate students, and 8,000 graduate students on park like campus of over 5,000 acres in a metropolitan area which includes the state capital. The Main Library and 14 branch libraries have combined holdings of over 3.5 million volumes and an annual acquisitions budget of approximately $4.7 million. Resource sharing agreements with the University of Michigan and Wayne State University are now being negotiated. Salary: dependent on qualifications; minimum $30,000. Excellent benefits. Interest applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and names and addresses of three current references to: Talbott Huey, Coordinator for International Studies, Michigan State University Libraries, East Lansing, Ml 48824-1048. Applications received by March 20, 1993, will receive priority consideration; possible stating dateof July 1,1993. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution.

LIBRARY GRADUATE ASSISTANTSfor the 1993 academic year. Mankato State University Library is seeking individuals who possess either an MLS or MA in Library Science and who wish to work on a subject master’s degree while gaining valuable professional experience in an academic library. MSU offers master’s degrees in over 60 academic disciplines. Graduate assistantships are internships in the discipline—in this case, two disciplines—library science and the subject discipline of your choice. Graduate assistants supervise student workers and perform other professional services in the public and technical services of the library. Public service positions include reference, government publications, online database searching, interlibrary loan, educational resource center, media production, circulation, maps, periodicals, and bibliographic instruction. Positions in the technical services include acquisitions, cataloging, and library research. Successful candidates must show evidence of demonstrable working experience in one of the areas listed. A full assistant- ship averages 20 hours of work and pays approximately $155 per week for 34 weeks of the academic year. Eleven-month assistant- ships are also available with additional compensation. Additionally, graduate assistants qualify for in-state tuition and for at least one-half tuition remission of 6 to 12 graduate credits per quarter during the academic year. Mankato State Univeristy Library, a dynamic information center for 15,000 students and area users, has a staff of 20 librarians, 24 classified staff, approximately 20 graduate asistants, and over 150 student workers. Memorial Library is home of the PALS total library system, a nationally known integrated library system featuring an online catalog, a circulation system, an interbibrary loan module, a series control system, an acquisition system, and external files such as ERIC, which are available online. A letter of application outlining your experiences in an academic library, your resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three current references should be sent by April 1,1993, to: Thomas M. Peischl, Dean of the Library, Mankato State University, MSU Box 19 - P.O. Box 8400, Mankato, MN 56002-8400; telephone (507) 389-5953. Applications from minorities are encouraged; Mankato State Univeristy is an equal opportunity university and employer.

LIBRARY INSTRUCTION COORDINATOR.Permanent twelve- month, full-time position, tenure-track, assistant professor position responsible to the Head of Reference, Zimmerman Library. Anticipated start date July 1, 1993. Salary from $27,000 depending on experience. Master’s degree from an accredited ALA program; a degree in education, humanities, or social sciences, and two years of reference experience in an academic or research library and two years’ experience in an active library instruction program are required. Strong written and verbal communication skills; working knowledge of Spanish or another foreign language, and second master's degree in education, humanities, or social sciences are preferred. A strong commitment to public service and library instruction; ability to operate in an expanding electronic reference environment; experience in a team-oriented work environment; management experience; experience in collection development. Duties include coordinating the library instruction program in Zimmerman Reference, including enhancing the instruction program, overseeing production of information guides, scheduling and assigning instruction sessions, outreach activities, and participating in instructional activities. Reference service, including night and weekend rotation, and searching electronic databases. May do collection development and serve as library liaison to teach credit courses offered through the General Library. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with the policies of the Faculty handbook including meeting requirements in research, publication, and service to the profession and community. The University of New Mexico General Library, with a collection of over 1.3 million volumes, is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the AMIGOS Bibliographic Council. The General Library consists of six units: Zimmerman Library, Centennial Science and Engineering Library, Parish Library (Business and Economics), Fine Arts Library, the Center for Southwest Research, and the Center for Academic Support. Zimmerman Library is the largest of campus libraries and includes materials in education, the humanities, and the social sciences. The General Library uses an INNOPAc integrated online system. The UNM main campus has an enrollment of 25,000 students and employs 1,400 faculty and 3,800 staff. The institution serves a multicultural state, and the student body is one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, resume, and list of at lease three references to: Rita Critchfield, Library Personnel Coordinator, UNM General Library, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1466. To ensure consideration applications must be postmarked no later than March 31, 1993. UNM is an EEO/AA employer.

LIBRARIAN, WESTERN EUROPEAN BIBLIOGRAPHER.Responsible for developing and managing collections in the humanities and social sciences pertaining to the Romance-language areas of Western Europe, as well as collections dealing with Western Europe in general since the medieval period. Acts as library liaison to the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies and maintains close contact with the departments of French, Italian, Spanish and Portuguese, and History, and with faculty and students of other UCLA departments, research centers, and academic programs with an interest in Western Europe. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with foreign and domestic book dealers, and with selectors and staff in other library units. Responsibilities include evaluating collections, selecting materials for acquisition, making preservation decisions, monitoring approval plans and budget expenditures, reviewing gift materials and library exchange arrangements, and selecting materials for storage. Provides advanced reference service and may be called upon to participate, either formally or informally, in a variety of teaching, research, or other academic programs. Graduate-level study (or equivalent) in the humanities or social sciences relating to Western Europe is required. Knowledge of two or more Romance languages (with preference given to French) is required. A thorough understanding of research needs and the organization of scholarly literature are required. Practical experience in collection development and a demonstrated interest in scholarly activities (research, publications, or teaching) are desirable. The ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and library staff in a culturally diverse environment is essential. $28,668-$59,316. UCLA is an EEO/AA employer. Send application letter, a full resume, and the names and addresses of at least 3 references to: Rita A. Scherrei, Associate University Librarian, Administrative and Personnel Services, University Research Library, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024-1575. Candidates applying by April 15,1993, will be given first consideration.

ORIGINAL CATALOGER,with specialty in Africana materials, Original Catalogers Team, Systems and Access Services Division. Librarian I or II. Provides bibliographic access to library materials by original cataloging of Africana and general humanities and social science material in all formats and in a variety of Western European languages. Includes descriptive and subject cataloging and classifications for the national database and to national standards. In fulfillment of these responsibilities, coordinates activities and cooperates with Collection Management and Public Services Divisions. Reports to the Original Catalogers Team, a self-managing team; a mentor will be assigned for initial appointment period. Participates as an effective team member in the self-management process. Active participation in state and/or national professional activities and/or strong publications record will be expected. Required: an ALA-accredited MLS; reading ability in French; knowledge of library automation, online systems, and OCLC. Must demonstrate ability to promote teamwork and work effectively with faculty, students, and staff; strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to deal with changing technology; and ability to work creatively and flexibly in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment with high productivity goals. Required for appointment as Librarian II: 3 years’ experience as a librarian. Preferred: academic library cataloging experience; experience cataloging Africana; reading ability in a second European or African language. Minimum salary for Librarian I, $25,500; for Librarian II, $28,000. Appointment will be made at Librarian I or II level, depending on qualifications. Submit a letter of application, a resume, and the names and addresses of 3 current references by May 1,1993, to: Colleen F. Hyslop, Assistant Director for Systems and Access Services Division, Michigan State University Libraries, East Lansing, Ml 48824- 1048. The position will remain open until filled.

REFERENCE/BIBLIOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN,St. Olaf College, Northfield, Minnesota. Three-year appointment (ten month schedule), August 1,1993-June 30,1996. Share general reference desk responsibilities, including one evening per week and weekend/ college break rotations. Participate in course-integrated BI with responsibilities for history and several social sciences. Other library responsibilities to be determined. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; academic library experience with reference, BI, and electronic database experience desirable. Salary low 30s depending on qualifications. Faculty rank; non-tenure-track. Send letter, resume, and names of four references to: Beth Christensen, College Librarian, Rølvaag Memorial Library, St. Olaf College, 1510 St. Olaf Ave., Northfield, MN 55057-1097 by March 28. St. Olaf is a college of the ELCA. EEO/AA.

REFERENCE/ELECTRONIC ACCESS LIBRARIAN.Tenure-track position. Provides reference assistance to student and faculty end- users of online and CD-ROM information retrieval systems. Develops supporting materials, teaches classes, and investigates new systems and products. Serves as subject specialist, taking responsibility for bibliographic instruction as well as for subject collection management of monographs, serials, electronic media, and other materials and services. Serves at a general reference desk, including some evening and weekend hours. Participates in faculty governance with full faculty status in a collective bargaining environment. Required: MLS from ALA- accredited institution plus a minimum of one year’s professional experience or equivalent. Knowledge of and experience with a variety of electronic information retrieval systems and services. Strong communication skills. Flexibility. Interest in working with students and faculty on a multicultural urban campus. Preferred: public services, including bibliographic instruction experience. Subject specialty in humanities or social sciences. Appointment level: Senior Assistant Librarian. Salary range: ten-month; $34,824-$38,208, depending on qualifications. Twelve- month: $39,984-$43,896, depending on qualifications. Starting date: September 1993. Position will be filled subject to final budgetary approval. To apply: send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Patricia Forsyth, Personnel Assistant, J. Paul Leonard Library, San Francisco State University, 1630 Holloway Ave., San Francisco, CA 94132. Applications must be postmarked by May 15,1993. San Francisco State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Position: 1) Proposed appointment: Assistant/ Associate Librarian (depending on qualifications). 2) Anticipated date of appointment: July 1, 1993, or as soon thereafter as possible. 3) Salary range: $36,468-$55,488. Placement on the salary schedule depends on academic preparation and professional experience. 4) Benefits: An attractive package of fringe benefits valued at approximately 30% of gross salary in addition to base salary. Responsibilities: This is will be a full-time, permanent, twelve-month appointment in the Library’s Reference Department. Approximately half of the time will be at the Reference Desk, including one night per week plus 4-5 weekends per semester. Additional responsibilities include preparing bibliographies, giving library instruction, assisting patrons in the use of electronic resources, and coordinating either the Library’s Multicultural Program or reference services to the University's science departments. Qualifications: 1) Academic preparation: The minimum requirement for appointment to a faculty position is an ALA-accredited MLS (or its equivalent). An academic background in science or multicultural studies is desirable. 2) Professional experience: reference experience in an academic library is desirable. Knowledge of and experience in searching electronic reference sources is desirable. Preference will be given to candidates with multicultural resource experience or a science background. Strong preference will be given to candidates with the ability to relate to an ethnically diverse student population. Applications: Correspondence, applications, and confidential papers should be sent to: William F. Heinlen, Search Committee Chair, Henry Madden Library Administrative Office, California State University, Fresno, 5200 N. Barton, Fresno, CA 93740-0034. Phone: (209) 278-2403. Filing deadline: To ensure full consideration, applicants are encouraged to have all application information on file by April 9,1993.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN for dynamic, service-oriented program of humanities and social sciences reference in an outstanding college library. Required: ALA/MLS, sound liberal arts education, previous academic or research library reference experience, knowledge of humanities and social sciences sources, library instruction skills, demonstrated service commitment, ability to work well independently and with others, excellent communication skills, commitment to professional development, and evidence of initiative, creativity, and resourcefulness in past activities. Preferred: one year professional reference experience, experience with library instruction, electronic information sources, interlibrary loan, and government documents; advanced degree in a social sciences field; knowledge of one or more foreign languages. Oberlin College combines a leading undergraduate college of arts and sciences with a music school of national prominence, and has a long history of leadership in educating women and minorities. In addition to strengths in traditional arts and sciences, Oberlin emphasizes interdisciplinary study and actively seeks a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse staff and student body. The library contains 1 million+ volumes and is fully automated. Salary competitive, $25,000 minimum. Available July 1,1993. To ensure consideration, send letter of application, resume, and names of three references by March 22,1993, to: Reference Search Committee, Oberlin College Library, Oberlin, OH 44074. AA/EOE.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Permanent twelve-month, full-time position, tenure-track assistant professor position responsible to the Head of Reference, Zimmerman Library. Anticipated start date July 1,1993. Salary from $26,000 depending on experience. Master’s degree from an accredited ALA program; a degree in education, humanities, or social sciences, and one year of reference experience in an academic or research library are required. Strong written and verbal communication skills; working knowledge of Spanish or another foreign language and second master's degree in education, humanities, or social sciences are preferred. Duties include reference service, including night and weekend rotation, bibliographic instruction, searching electronic databases, collection development, including serving as library liaison to a teaching department or departments. May have the opportunity to teach credit courses offered through the General Library. The successful candidate will be expected to comply with the policies of the Faculty handbook including meeting requirements in research, publication, and service to the profession and community. The University of New Mexico General Library, with a collection of over 1.3 million volumes, is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the AMIGOS Bibliographic Council. The General Library consists of six units: Zimmerman Library, Centennial Science and Engineering Library, Parish Library (Business and Economics), Fine Arts Library, the Center for Southwest Research, and the Center for Academic Support. Zimmerman Library is the largest of campus libraries and includes materials in education, the humanities, and the social sciences. The General Library uses and INNOPAc integrated online system. The UNM main campus has an enrollment of 25,000 students and employs 1,400 faculty and 3,800 staff. The institution serves a multicultural state and the student body is one of the most ethnically diverse in the nation. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, resume, and list of at lease three references to: Rita Critchfield, Library Personnel Coordinator, UNM General Library, Albuquerque, NM 87131 - 1466. To ensure consideration applications must be postmarked no later than March 31,1993. UNM is an EEO/AA employer.

SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN.Resource/collection development (all formats) and computer maintenance (Dynix, PCs). Tenure-track. Master’s degree in library/information science, two or more years professional experience. Strong foundation in collections, computers skills. Salary: $28,000-30,000. Resume and 3 professional references to: Library Search Chairman, Box 10, The College at New Paltz, New Paltz, NY 12561. Review begins immediately; open until filled. AA/EOE.

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CATALOG LIBRARIAN.Entry-level, instructor-rank, twelve-month, tenure-track faculty appointment open June 1,1993. Responsibilities: original and copy cataloging in all formats and several languages including Russian, union listing, and retrospective conversion. Participates in Technical Services Department activities and occasional reference desk duties. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited program; experience or coursework in cataloging; knowledge of AACR2; familiarity with LCSH, LC classification practices, and MARC formats; ability to work effectively with all levels of faculty and staff. Desirable: second master’s degree; experience with OCLC; working knowledge of MS-DOS microcomputers. Salary: $23,500. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references by April 10, 1993, to: Betty D. Johnson, Associate Director for Technical Services, duPont-Ball Library, Stetson University, DeLand, FL 32720.