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Classified Advertising

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

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

Rate for classified advertising is $1.80 per printed line.

FOR SALE

China (mainly), Japan, Korea. Superb collection of books in Western Language. All topics. Over 3,000 volumes. Write M. Frazin, ERAC Box 110, Farmington, CT 06032.

STUDY COURSES

INDEXING BY CORRESPONDENCE STUDY.This course has been prepared at the request of, and in collaboration with, the Society of Indexers and is specifically designed as an aid to those who wish to train for admission to the Society's register. Free details from—the Rapid Results College, Dep†. WAI, Tuition House, London, SWI9 4DS, England.

WANTED TO BUY

WE BUY POSTERS AND BOUND AND UNBOUND PERIODICALS.After microfilming, don't dispose of the originals, sell them to us. We purchase periodicals from 1890 to 1940, including Inland Printer, Saturday Evening Post, Vogue, Harper's Weekly, Jugend, Fantasio, and dozens of other American and European publications. We are also looking for old posters—travel, war, book and magazine posters and others f.rom 1890 to 1940. Write or call The Exhumation, P.O. Box 2057, Princeton, NJ 08540. (609) 921-2339.

POSITIONS OPEN

ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT HEAD.South Dakota State University Library. Responsibilities include planning, organizing, and directing the acquisitions program, developing acquisitions policies, and supervising a department of three clericals plus student assistants. Ordering and accounting procedures are automated. Master's degree in library science and minimum of two years experience required. Additional subject master's desirable, but not required. Preference given to candidates with academic library experience in either cataloging or acquisitions. Minimum salary: $10,000. An equal oppor- †unity/affirmative action employer. Application deadline March 20. Apply with resume and three letters of reference (one from current employer) to: Leon Raney, Dean of Libraries, South Dakota State University, Brookings, SD 57006.

ASSISTANT CURATOR.Kansas Collection, University of Kansas Libraries. 12-month, tenurable position, open July I. Responsible for cataloging and for supervision of two support staff in cataloging and processing activities. Also assists in public service, acts as department head in absence of the curator, and prepares guides, inventories, and exhibitions. Works closely with the curator in administering the collections, promoting their use, and developing policies and procedures for processing, organization, and public service. The Kansas Collection, housed in the university's Kenneth Spencer Research Library, specializes in historical materials relating to Kansas and the Trans-Mississippi West. Requires MLS from an ALA- accredi†ed library school and either a master's degree in American history or American studies or at least two years experience working with manuscripts, archives, oral history, and rare books—preferably with an emphasis on Trans-Mississippi Western history. Salary $10,500 up, depending on education and experience. Apply by April 15 to Mary Green, Assistant Dean, Watson Library, University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045. An equal oppor- †unity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR AND HEAD, PUBLIC SERVICES.Position now open. MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school and second mâster's degree required. Five or more years administrative experience in a university library at the department head level or above. Duties include the planning, coordination, and supervision of reference, circulation, and ILL programs and two branch libraries. Public services staff of sixteen (16), plus 75 student assistants. Appointee must have thorough knowledge of library automation and networking. Must be able to work successfully as a team member with fellow staff members, faculty, and students. Usual fringe benefits and state retirement. Faculty status and rank of assoc, prof. Salary $18,000, 12-month contract. Send resume and references to: Dr. George R. Lewis, Director of Libraries, P.O. Drawer 5408, State College, MS 39762. Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR MANAGEMENT AND PUBLIC SERVICES.Old Dominion University, Norfolk, Virginia, is seeking an assistant director who will work with the director in all phases of library management and will assume middle-management responsibilities for all public service units. The library serves approximately 16,000 students and 650 faculty, is a member of SOLI NET and the Tidewater Consortium, and is looking toward implementation of automated library systems. Qualifications include a master's degree from an ALA-accredited school (second master's helpful); 8 years of progressively more responsible library experience, including administrative duties; education and/or experience in both computer and business applications in libraries. Salary: $18,000— $21,000. Send inquiry and resume to Dr. Cynthia Duncan, Library, Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA 23508. Closing date: March 21. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF PERSONNEL.Responsible for administering nonacademic and student employment and for assisting the director with academic empfoyment—recruiting, interviewing, compilation of statistics, staffing studies, work with staff development, orientation, continuous implementation and compliance with the University Affirmative Action Plans. In charge of Library Personnel Office in absence of director. M.S. in library science and supervisory library experience required; personnel experience or academic background in personnel preferred; ability to work well with all kinds of people and widely differing viewpoints; must, listen well and deal fairly and objectively with a wide variety of situations. Verbal and written skills very important. Faculty rank dependent on qualifications; salary $12,000 upward. Librarians must meet general university requirements for promotion and tenure (research, publication, university/community service) in addition to specific library assignment. 12-month appointment with I-month vacation & other fringe benefits. Applications and inquiries to Robert F. Delzell, Director of Personnel, Universify of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801. Telephone: (217) 333-0319. Deadline for applications: April I. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from members of minority groups and women.

ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES.Administers all university library technical services, including Selection and Bibliography, Cataloging, and Processing Departments. Supervises 28 persons. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited institution; minimum of 5 years professional experience in academic libraries, including 3 years technical services, 3 years administration; OCLC or other automated network experience. Salary $18,000+- depending on qualifications and experience. Major medical paid; other favorable benefits. Position open immediately. Send resume and list of references by April I to Chairer, Search Committee, University Library, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45431. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR(technical services). Position available immediately. The Health Sciences Library of the George Washington University Medical Center which serves the School of Medicine and Health Sciences, the university hospital, and clinics seeks an administrator with strong technical services background. Requisite knowledge includes familiarity with bibliographic controls in health sciences libraries including PHILSOM & OCLC. Ability to supervise and manage library staff and students and relate well to faculty and administrators is important. Candidates must possess a master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school and from 5 to 8 years of progressively responsible experience. Liberal fringe benefits. Salary negotiable beginning at $20,000. Send resume and letter of application to: Ms. Nina W. Matheson, Director, Paul H. Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library, 2300 I. St., N.W., Washington, DC 20037. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN.Newly created position in an urban university library serving a student body of 20,000 on campus with doctoral programs in eighteen fields. Responsible for assisting university librarian in all managerial, budgetary, and personnel matters, including recruitment, placement, and development of library staff and budgetary preparation, justification, and control. Evaluates overall effectiveness of library operation, together with the assistant university librarians in charge of public and technical services, and recommends necessary policy review. Serves as deputy director, performing related administrative duties and conducting special projects as assigned. Minimum qualifications: At least 10 years administrative experience in major libraries. Two graduate degrees, one from an ALA-accredited library school. (A doctorate in library science or a subject field will be given stronger weighting in consideration of applicants.) Demonstrated managerial experience and ability in handling complex library operations. Ability to meet general university requirements for promotion and tenure in addition to specific library assignment. An understanding and first-hand knowledge of academic scholarship and research. Conditions of appointment: Rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Associate professor or professor at not less than $25,000. Twelve-month appointment. Usual fringe benefits, including sick leave, hospitalization, and state retirement system participation. Position available immediately. Deadline for applications is April I. Send applications, or nominations, together with supporting documents (resume and references to be contacted) to: Robert J. Adelsperger, Acting Personnel Officer, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, P.O. Box 8198, Chicago, IL 60680. The University of Illinois at Chicago Circle is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

AUBURN UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES:Two Positions. CAT- ALOGER—accredited MLS, cataloging competence; working knowledge of one or more foreign languages, familiarity with OCLC. Available: September I. Inquire to: Miss Minnie Wall, Chairperson, Ca†aloger Search Committee, Auburn University Libraries, Auburn, AL 36830. DOCUMENTS (U.S.) AND MICROFORMS LIBRARIAN—accredited MLS, second master's in one of the social sciences beneficial. Develop and maintain recently organized Documents and Microform Center. Competence in microforms, documents work, reference service, supervision, and management is essential. Available: October I. Inquire to: Mr. Gene Geiger, Chairperson, Documents and Microform Librarian Search Committee. Address above. Both positions: Application folders must be completed by May 15. Salary: Librarian II (equivalent to assistant professor) $12,000-$13,500. Faculty status but not professional title; eligible to be considered for tenure. State retirement plan is mandatory, TIAA optional. Sick leave benefits; annual vacation of twenty working days. Auburn University is an equal opportunity employer.

BIBLIOGRAPHER.Responsible for the selection of materials in the fields of English/American and Western European literature. May be expected to assume other assignment as needed. Requirements: MLS from ALA- accredited school; fluency in French and German and working knowledge of Italian and/or Russian; advanced degree in literature and previous library experience preferred. Salary: $9,500+ depending on experience. Send resume to: Jane Titus, Personnel Librarian, Temple University Libraries, Philadelphia, PA 19122. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN OCLC.Staff supervisor with responsibilities for training and supervising all OCLC personnel and assisting the administrative cataloger in developing departmental manuals. Qualifications: Graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program with at least two years professional cataloging experience in a university library system utilizing LC cataloging. OCLC experience is.desirable. Salary: $11,500 minimum. Excellent fringe benefits. Application deadline: May I. Apply to: Mr. Charles E. Chamberlin, Personnel and Budget Officer, 106 Love Library, University of Nebraska—Lincoln, Lincoln, NE 68588. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER.Orîg inal descriptive and subject cataloging (LC) of technological, physical and biological sciences monographs. Qualifications required: MLS from ALA- accredited library school and B.S. in science or technology. Will consider alternate B.S./B.A. plus appropriate experience. Salary: $10,000-$13,000. Position now open. Apply by April 30 to: Eugene Petriwsky, University of Colorado Libraries, Boulder, CO 80309. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER.Responsible for original cataloging of monographs in Spanish and Portuguese, including descriptive and subject cataloging and Library of Congress classification. Must have an MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and two years experience in an academic library; undergraduate major or equivalent ability in Spanish is required. Familiarity with Library of Congress classification and reading knowledge of Portuguese or one other European language are desirable. Please send resume, together with salary history, to: Richard F. MacDonald, Business & Personnel Manager, University of Massachusetts Library, Amherst, MA 01003. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CONTINUATIONS CATALOG LIBRARIANfor microforms work includes cataloging, maintenance of pertinent records, service to users, and supervision of appropriate personnel. An accredited MLS degree required plus minimum 3 years experience. ORDER LIBRARIAN (assistant acquisitions librarian) assists head acquisitions librarian in the ordering of rare, out-of-print, desiderata, nontrade books; supervises appropriate personnel; establishes and maintains a close watch of routines and jobber performance; acts in absence of head of acquisitions. Accredited MLS required plus 2 or more years experience in order work, supplemented by activities in technical service and bibliography. 9-month position(s) and academic rank based on degrees and years of experience. Salary depends upon rank (e.g., instructor, $7,941 —$14,752; assistant professor, $10,367—$ 17,488) etc. Usual fringe benefits. Job descriptions available upon request. Send resume to: Dr. Ray R. Suput, Department of Library Service, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Deadline is March 31. Ball State University practices equal opportunity in education and employment.

CURRICULUM LIBRARIANfor resource center serving university students and faculty and school personnel in SW Idaho. Oversees acquisition, processing, and circulation of all types of book and nonbook materials. Demonstrates new and innovative materials to teachers and students. Maintains effective liaison with the School of Education. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited school, background in education, and knowledge of curriculum materials sufficient to provide required services. Skills required: demonstrated ability to provide effective leadership in directing services of a curriculum resource center and to supervise paraprofessional staff; basic working knowledge of selection, acquisition, cataloging of nonbook materials; ability to establish good interpersonal relationships and to work with faculty and library administration to plan and coordinate services. Must show strong commitment to service. Twelve-month appointment, faculty rank, 24 days annual leave. Salary $12,000 to $14,000 depending on qualifications. Position open July I. Deadline for submitting placement credentials is April 15. Send application, resume, credentials, and names of three references to Mrs. Carol Bettis, Associate Librarian, Boise State University Library, Boise, ID 83725. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD LIBRARIAN,Agnes Scott College, Metropolitan Atlanta Area. Agnes Scott College, a liberal arts undergraduate college for women, invites applications and nominations for the position of head librarian. Newly renovated building with collection of more than 145,000 volumes. Professional staff of five. Member of Southeastern Library Network and University Center in Georgia. Applicants must have graduate degree in library science and some administrative experience, preferably in an academic library. Minimum salary $15,000. Contact Dean Julia T. Gary, Agnes Scott College, Decatur, GA 30030 by March 15. Agnes Scott College is an equal opportunity employer.

HEAD LIBRARIAN,Wellesley College. A liberal arts institution. To direct and oversee the college library which consists of a Main Library and art, music, and science libraries (holdings exceed 500,000) and is a member of the Boston Library Consortium. New facilities. Highly experienced person of intellectual breadth with demonstrated leadership ability whose principal responsibility will be to direct the growth and improvement of the existing collections through interaction with faculty and staff. Reports to the dean of the college. Experience with modern computer library technology needed. MLS from ALA-accredited library school required. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Position available Sept. I. Deadline for application: March 31. Send letter of application with curriculum vitae with names of three references to Dr. Helen A. Padykula, Chairperson, Librarian Search Committee, Office of the Dean of the College, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02181. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD, PUBLIC SERVICES—Law library seeking applicants for July opening involving management of public services staff, reference, teaching legal research, some acquisitions. MLS and JD (or in progress) required; minimum 2 years in law or law-related library with supervisory experience; teaching and govt, documents experience preferred. Salary: $14,000—$17,000. Apply to: Gayle Edelman, Assoc. Law Librarian, DePaul University Law Library, 25 E. Jackson, Chicago, IL 60604.

HEAD, REFERENCE DEPARTMENT.Available: September I. Duties: Administration of the department and its personnel (18 persons); responsibility for all instructional services; direction of the automated information retrieval services; responsibility for the bibliography collection; development of the reference collection; developing programs to increase the levels of personnel professional expertise. Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA- accredited library school. Minimum of six to seven years experience including administrative experience. Ability to relate effectively to faculty, staff, and students. Salary: Minimum $16,000. Benefits: Faculty rank; 10.5-month appointment; retirement plans including TIAA-CREF; hospitalization, major medical, group insurance; two weeks vacation plus holidays. Contact: Irene B. Hoadley, Director of Libraries, University Libraries, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX 77840.

HEAD, TECHNICAL SERVICES.Tennessee Technological University. Duties: Supervise acquisitions and cataloging operations. Requirements: 3-5 years of administrative experience in technical services în an academic library. Experience with library computer applications and OCLC or a similar network. MLS from an ALA-accredited school. Evidence of ability to create and maintain a positive work atmosphere among staff members. LC cataloging experience. Experience in cataloging print and nonprint media. Evidence of commitment to the profession. Salary: $11,000-$16,000, 12 months. Faculty status. Vacancy dependent upon budgetary approval. Closing date for applications is April 30. Position open July I. Send resume and have three references sent to: Mrs. Kay Reeder, Administrative Assistant, Jere Whitson Memorial Library, P.O. Box 5066, Tennessee Technological University, Cookeville, TN 38501. Tennessee Tech is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. We comply with Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972.

LIBRARIANto administer cataloging and processing unit of Technical Service Division, including cataloging, marking, card production, filing, bindery preparation, and bibliographic participation in state network; also serve as ca†aloger. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; 5 years related experience including cataloging. Rank: Librarian 3, minimum salary $17,000. Faculty status. Send resume, three recent letters of reference to Qr. Allene Schnaitter, Director of Libraries, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, by April I. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN, PUBLIC SERVICES.5 years experience, including at least two years in reference and/or circulation and one or more years in library automation design and/or development. Urban community college experience preferred. MLS (ALA-accredited) required. Position is in public services with automation responsibilities. Salary $18,483, 12 months. Excellent fringe benefits. Open July I. Send resume and covering letter describing experience and philosophy of library service for open admissions clients to Hiring Committee, Department of Library Services, Community College of Phila., Educational Resources Center, 34 S. I lth St., Philadelphia, PA 19107.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR,Creighton University Alumni Library, Omaha, Nebraska. A private, Catholic university of approximately 4,500 students. Director for library programs serving undergraduate and graduate needs of students. Qualifications: MLS from an accredited . library school plus a minimum of five years administrative experience. Doctorate preferred. Twelve-month appointment. Faculty rank. Salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. Candidates should be capable of overseeing a program that utilizes available technology in meeting the information needs of the university community. Appointment date: June I. Closing date for applications: April I. Resume and three reference letters should be sent to: Dr. Margaret J. Ferrell, Chairperson, Search Committee, Lifelong Learning Center, Omaha, NE 68178. An equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARY SERVICES DIRECTOR—$ 11,628—Dept. head status; reports to Cty. Admin.: supported by Citizen Advisory Council. Direction and coordination of medium- size, new library system 35 miles from Washington, D.C. Duties include supervision of more than 20 employees, budgeting, and general administration of 3 branches and a bookmobile. Direct responsibility for cataloging, audiovisual services, and coordination of book selection. Must have ALA-accredited MLS plus 2 years experience, some of which should be supervisory. County of Loudoun, Dept. of Personnel, 18 N. King St., Leesburg, VA 22075.

PERSONNEL LIBRARIAN.Directs personnel programs of the university libraries (staff of 300) in accordance with university policies; assists in development and interpretation of policies and procedures; responsible for maintenance of personnel records. Serves on various administrative committees; works with university. office . of personnel services. Expected to meet university requirements for research, service, and publication. ALA-accredited MLS required; 3 yrs. minimum appropriate successful experience required. Salary $18,000—$21,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Available April I. GENERAL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Reference department. Provides assistance primarily, to faculty and graduate students. Emphasis on statistical sources, legislative research, national and foreign government documents, and bibliographies. Responsibilities include formal bibliographic instruction programs, use of various on-line computer search systems, assign duty I evening per week and every other weekend. ALA- accredited MLS; knowledge of I foreign language; 1-3 yrs. appropriate experience preferred. Available immediately. Salary $9,840-$13,440 annually, depending on qualifications and experience. Send resume for either position to Rita Hirschman, Personnel Librarian, Ohio State University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue,. Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

REFERENCES SERVICES LIBRARIAN:Will be part of the User Services Department. Responsibilities will include library instruction in the classroom, liaison with academic departments, and general reference duties. Candidates must have a minimum of a master's degree from an ALA-approved library science program. This is an entry-level faculty position with minimum salary level of $11,000 for 12 months and 22 days per year vacation and health insurance. TIAA-CREF available in the second year of appointment. Applicants should supply a resume, a copy of their placement papers, the names of three individuals able to supply detailed references, and a letter covering what the candidate might be able to bring to the position in terms of library instruction background, subject training, and other special qualifications. Applications must be postmarked no later than April 8. Position available July I. Apply to Michael Herbison, Director, Library, University of Colorado—Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, CO 80907. The University of Colorado is an equal oppor†unity/affirmative action employer.

SYSTEMS COORDINATOR.The incumbent evaluates library operations; defines requirements and develops specifications for cost-effective manual and automated systems; coordinates the implementation and operation of library automated systems. Qualifications: Degree from an accredited library school plus training in library applications of computer science; several years relevant experience in academic libraries; knowledge of library network development; technical knowledge; good human relations and problem-solving skills. Candidates without a library degree but with extensive knowledge of and experience in academic library automated systems will be considered. Salary, $18,000. The University of Manitoba Library System, comprising a main library (Elizabeth Dafoe) and twelve regional libraries and reading rooms with a staff of 234 and collections of more than one million volumes, serves a student population of approximately 20,000. Computer facilities include an IBM 370/168 running OS-VS2. Applications with curriculum vitae should be sent to: Paul Wiens, Assistant Director for Administration (Libraries), Elizabeth Dafoe Library, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba R3T 2N2, Canada.

VISITING REFERENCE SPECIALIST/REFERENCE AND COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTin new Learning Activities Resource Center incorporating library and nonprint media services. Seeking an experienced professional with skill in general reference practice who also can provide leadership and direction in at least one of the following areas: (a) conceptual foundations of academic reference service, (b) academic library collection development, especially as a reference staff function, (c) instruction in the use of academic libraries. The ability to suggest and communicate new ideas and techniques is particularly important. The visiting librarian shares reference duties with other members of the department and is involved in the department's participatory form of governance. In addition to an ALA-accredi†ed degree, the candidate must have a second master's in a subject area, or equivalent academic or professional achievements, and must have at least four years responsible experience appropriate to the above assignment. Salary range: $ 17,304—$20,856 (associate librarian— 12-mon†h salary). Position available July I (a one-year appointment). Send letter of application, resume, and credentials by May I to: Robert G. Brennan, Director of Public Services, California State University—Chico, Chico, CA 95929. An equal oppor†unity/affirmative action employer.