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WASHINGTON HOTLINE

by Carol Henderson

ALA Washington Office

"Congress never intended to penalize artists, writers, and musicians," said Rep. Fred Richmond (D-NY). "Unfair," agreed Sen. Howard Metzenbaum (D-OH), "it actively discourages charitable giving." A "devastating effect" on libraries, according to Daniel Boorstin. The Congressman, the Senator and the Librarian of Congress were referring to the effect of the 1969 Tax Reform Act on the donations of artwork and manuscripts by artists and authors to libraries and museums At a hearing November 10 before the Senate Estate and Gift Taxation Subcommittee they were joined by other witnesses: Norman Tanis, California State University Libraries, Northridge, for ALA; Roscoe Rouse, Oklahoma State University Libraries, for ARL; and representatives of the Council of Creative Artists, Libraries and Museums (a coalition to which ALA belongs), the American Arts Alliance, the Association of Museums, and the Authors League of America.

Prior to 1969, a full fair market value tax deduction could be taken for the donation of any literary, musical or artistic composition to a charitable institution. In 1969 the tax law was changed specifically to prevent elected officials from taking advantage of this privilege. Caught up in this change was the ability for artists, musicians and writers to use the deduction, although collectors who purchase such items and later donate them to qualifying charities can still take the full deduction. Since then, donations of contemporary literary and musical manuscripts to academic and research libraries have declined markedly, as documented by Norman Tanis in several surveys.

Three bills to restore a tax incentive for artistic donations were under consideration at the Senate hearing: S. 649, a full fair market value tax deduction bill introduced by Sen. Max Baucus (D-MT) with cosponsors Lugar, Kasten, Leahy, Williams and Heinz; S. 851, a partial tax deduction, and S. 852, a partial tax credit, both introduced by Sen. Daniel Moynihan (D-NY). S. 852 would probably not reverse the decline in contemporary manuscript donations because its applicability is limited to sales of compositions. All three bills exclude the papers of public officials.

S. 649 is a bipartisan bill that most closely corresponds to the primary tax recommendation of the Presidential Task Force on the Arts and Humanities. Chaired by the actor Charleton Heston and University of Chicago President Hannah Gray, the Task Force was established to examine the Arts and Humanities Endowments and to suggest ways to increase private sector support. In its report to the President on October 14, the Task Force recommended restoration of the full fair market value tax deduction for artists and authors. Two Task Force members presented testimony at the hearing––Librarian of Congress Daniel Boorstin, and Gordon Hanes who, among other affiliations, is a member of the board of the Folger Shakespeare Libary.

The Tanis surveys indicate that the 1969 Tax Reform Act has definitely limited accessibility of manuscript collections through 1) reduced donations of original works of contemporary literature, art, and music, 2) restricted use policies mandated by donors in cases where donations have been accepted on deposit as well as the reluctance of libraries to fully process deposit collections which may later be withdrawn, 3) illogical locations, divided collections and separation of collections from closely related materials, and 4) the complete loss to researchers of many valuable materials either through inaccessible private collections or through accident or neglect.

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES. Responsibilities to Executive Director for operations and policy formulation, for acquisitions, cataloging/processing, circulation, interlibrary loan, and periodicals units; operation of computerized technical services (OCLC, CLSI, circulation and acquisitions, campus operated data programs) and planning and implementation of online catalogs; planning and consultation with Director's Advisory Group; discharging faculty and community responsibilities. Required: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; significant technical services experience in academic or research library, significant administrative experience in technical services, demonstrated abilities in personnel management and oral and written communication. Desirable: additional graduate studies degrees; experience in automated processing in more than one technical services area. Assistant/associate title, faculty rank and salary (minimum $25,000) subject to qualifications. 12-month contract, tenure track, faculty benefits. Position subject to funding. Send letter, resume and names of 3 to 5 references to J. Daniel Vann, Executive Director, Libraries and Learning Resources, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wisconsin 54901. Screening to begin December 28, 1981.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN. Ball State University. Applications and nominations are invited for the position of University Librarian. Ball State University has an enrollment of 18,000 and has 98 graduate programs. Faculty and staff number nearly 1,000. The Alexander M. Bracken Library is staffed by 41 professionals and 89 management, office, and technical employees. The book collection is well over the one million mark; current periodical subscriptions approach 5,000. Bracken Library has three branch libraries plus units for archives, government publications, maps, media, music, and special collections. There is also an active library instruction program. The University Librarian serves at the pleasure of the Provost and President at a dean level, reports to the Associate Provost for Instruction and Research, and is responsible for the overall administration of all campus library operations. The person will hold a tenure-line position as a faculty member. Salary is negotiable. The candidate must have an earned doctorate from an accredited institution of higher education, or equivalent education or experience, and a master's degree from an ALA-accredited graduate school of library science. The person must have at least five years of library experience in an academic library including significant experience at an administrative level. The candidate must show a strong commitment to library support for research, teaching, public service, and professional development and have a personal record of scholarly and professional achievement. Experience with extramural funding, management of media materials, and computerized systems is desirable. Applications must be postmarked by January 15, 1982. Send resume, credentials, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three confidential references who may be contacted to: E. Bruce Kirkham, Chairman, University Librarian Search and Screen Committee, Department of English, Ball State University, Muncie, Indiana 47306.

DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY. Castleton State College. 130-acre campus in Vermont. 1,200 students. 80 full-time faculty. 70,000 volumes. Library staff: 6. MLS from ALA-accredited library school and 3 to 5 years experience required. Record of professional involvement and knowledge of networking, online systems, and library computer applications highly desirable. Subject master's or Ph.D. preferred. Faculty status, tenure track. Salary in high teens. Send letter of application, resume, and names of 3 references by December 21, 1981, to Rose Marie Beston, Academic Dean, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT 05735.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN. Tulane University. The University Librarian is the chief administrative officer of the Howard-Tilton Library. He reports to the Provost and works closely with the University Senate Library Committee. Tulane is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Research Libraries Group (RLG). Its libraries contain approximately 1,550,000 bound volumes and about twice that many nonbook items. Some 10,000 periodicals and serials are received regularly. The Howard-Tilton Library staff numbers 40 professional and 78 paraprofessional librarians. The University enrolls 5,500 undergraduate and 2,800 graduate and professional, and 1,900 part-time students in 11 schools and colleges; it offers the Ph.D. in 29 fields. Candidates for the position should have an MLS from an ALA-accredited school. An additional master's degree or a Ph.D. is desirable. The ability to work harmoniously with staff and faculty is essential. Candidates should have a record of successful administration at a senior level, preferably in a library of a size and purpose comparable to Tulane's. Salary will be $30,000 or higher depending on professional qualifications or experience. Applications and nominations, accompanied by a resume and a list of 3 references, should be sent by 22 December 1981, to: Donald Pizer, Chairman, Librarian Search Committee, Provost's Office, Gibson Hall, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 70118. Tulane is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN AND BIBLIOGRAPHER FOR ENGLISH. University of Cincinnati Libraries. Responsible for building library collections in English, comparative literature, linguistics and journalism and maintaining effective liaison with the faculty of the Department of English and Comparative Literature. Provides general reference and research assistance as well as instruction in library use. Receives general direction from the head, reference/bibliographic services department and consults with the director of collections and information services. The department, with a staff of 10 librarians and 9 support staff plus student assistants, provides reference services and includes government documents; members of the department are also responsible for collection development. The Central Library is a spacious, user-oriented building, 3 years old, housing collections in the humanities, social sciences, business, and education. The University of Cincinnati is a member of the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, and is the recipient of an NEH challenge grant totalling $2 million. The city of Cincinnati is located in the beautiful hills of southwestern Ohio along the Ohio River bordering Kentucky. Qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program and a graduate degree in English. Two years of professional experience in an academic library, reading knowledge of one modern European language in addition to English, and ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing, required. Must demonstrate potential to meet reappointment and promotion criteria established by librarians. $15,400 minimum. Please send resume with cover letter and list of 3 references postmarked by December 31, 1981, to Sharon Tuffendsam, Libraries Personnel Officer, University of Cincinnati Libraries, 640 Central Library, Mail Location #33, Cincinnati, OH 45221. The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.

HEAD, SERIALS CATALOGING SECTION. M.Ī.T. Libraries. Under direction of Head, Catalogue Department, will administer all functions of Serials Cataloguing Section; plan for future directions in and establish policies and procedures for serials cataloging; interpret network documentation, and implement new procedures and system modifications; oversee publication of computer-produced holdings list; catalog serials in one or more subject fields. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school. 5 years of library experience essential, including knowledge of LC classification and original cataloging of serials. Advanced knowledge of OCLC serial cataloging system essential. Demonstrated supervisory ability. Experience in a research library with significant sci/tech collections preferred. Minimum salary $18,100. Submit resume and names of 3 current references, by December 31, 1981, to Search Committee, Libraries, Room 14S-216, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA 02139. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.

1982 Books from Gale

Consultants and Consulting Organizations Directory

5th Edition

Furnishes details on 7,000 firms, individuals, and organizations active in 135 special fields. Entries give names, addresses, phone numbers, and data on services performed. Edited by Paul Wasserman and Janice McLean. Indexes. 1,250pp. 1982. $190.00. (SO) Also available: New Consultants. Supplements. Interedition subscription, $160.00. (SO)

NEW TITLES PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED BY GALE

All Gale books are sent on 90-day approval.

(SO) These titles are available at Gale’s 5% standing order discount.

Customers outside the U.S. and Canada add 10%.

GALE Research Company

Book Tower Detroit, Ml 48226

International Books in Print 1981-82

2nd Edition

Lists over 100,000 available titles in English from publishers in 93 countries other than the U.S. and the U.K. Of special interest is the Inclusion of books from little-known thirdworld publishers, public and private organizations, government agencies, and research Institutes. Index of publishing houses. 1,250pp. in 2 vols. Published by K. G. Saur, 1982. $240.00/set. (SO)

Treaties and Alliances of the World

3rd Edition

Offers worldwide coverage of treaties, alliances, and agreements in force December 31,1980. Describes international, multilateral, and bilateral treaties and organizations in a wide range of fields, including space, defense, economic cooperation, and environmental protection. Maps. Index. 550pp. Published by Longman, 1981. $70.00 (SO)

Storm Data, 1970-1974

Storm Data, 1975-1979

Each book contains five-year compilations of the Environmental Data Service’s official monthly reports of storm activity logged bythe U.S. Weather Bureau. Every day ofthe five-year period Is accounted for as storm activity is associated on an hourly basis to particular cities, counties, towns, and villages. Compiled by James A. Ruffner and Frank E. Bair. 1982. $85.00/vol. (SO)