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FOR SALE

For sale to the highest bidder: various editions of the L. C. CATALOG OF BOOKS AND NATIONAL UNION CATALOGS. Complete listing provided upon request. Director of Libraries, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04473.

CLIMATE OF THE ARCTIC. TWENTY-FOURTH ALASKA SCIENCE CONFERENCE. The proceedings of this international conference, held at the University of Alaska in August 1973 have now been published as a hardcover book. It contains 55 papers in two parts and II sections. PART I: The Changing Climate. Evidence of past climates; Climatic fluctuations during the 20th century; Empirical theories of climatic change; Numerical models of climatic change. PART II: The Current Climate. Atmospheric circulation; Physical processes and climate; Descriptive climatology; Man-modified climates; The hydrological cycle; The frozen oceans; Moving towards a systematic study of the Arctic climate. 436 pages— price $10.00. Send orders and remittance to: Business Office, Geophysical Institute, University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AL 99701.

British Museum GENERAL CATALOGUE OF PRINTED BOOKS. Photolithographic edition to 1955. 263 vols. Ten- year supplement, 1956–65. 50 vols. Excellent condition. Purchase price $5,499. Any reasonable offer will be considered. Wilbur B. Crimmin, Librarian, Hartford Public Library, 500 Main Street, Hartford, CT 06103.

POSITIONS OPEN

Acquisitions

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN needed for 4-year, independent, accredited, co-ed college. Primary responsibility will be supervision of acquisitions department, but applicant can expect to share other library duties. Qualifications include MLS degree from ALA-accredited library school. Starting salary $9,000 for 12-month appointment. Faculty Status, 20 vacation days per year, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, TIAA/CREF, and other benefits. Send resumes to Personnel Office, St. John Fisher College Library, 3690 East Avenue, Rochester, New York 14618. An equal opportunity employer.

ACQUISITIONS. Assistant Librarian ($10,716–$ 15.084) or Senior Assistant Librarian ($ 12,600—$ 16,884). Both require second master's degree or progress toward same; latter requires two years experience. One or more languages, including (preferably) German. Supervision of three sub- professionals and of all bibliographical searching. Participation in selection. Request application form from Henry Madden, University Librarian. California State University, Fresno, CA 93740. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

Administration

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY. Library of State University in urban setting with an interracial, international predominantly black student body of approximately 5,000 and a faculty of approximately 300, offering specialization in liberal arts, natural sciences and teacher education; a score of graduate programs at Master's level and newly acquired authority to offer doctoral programs; library staff of 39; library of 130,000 volumes; special collections with emphasis of Afro-American history, life and culture; new, modern library building, automation and L.C. conversion in process. Requisite qualifications include MLS or Master's of Information Sciences from an ALA-accredited institution, preferable second Master's or Ph.D. in subject matter area highly desirable; seven years of progressively responsible library experience, with substantial experience in administration, budget preparation and management; some knowledge of automation and library networks essential as well as sensitivity to the academic environment. Salary and benefits include grade 20 on administrative salary scale (range $ 19,989—$26,002); 22 working days vacation; 13 holidays; 15 days sick leave; partial State contribution to Blue Cross-Blue Shield; State Teachers Retirement; tenure as librarian, not as director. Position open January. I, 1976, adjustable to July I. Submit academic vita and references by November 15, 1975, to: Mrs. Virginia J. Richardson, Chairman, Library Search Committee, Morgan State University, Baltimore, MD 21239.

DEAN OF LIBRARY AFFAIRS. Responsible for the ad- rqinistration of a divisional library of 1.7 million volumes, learning resources service, and other research and library related units with a total professional staff of over 60, and a civil service staff of over 90, and with a total budget of 3 million. MLS from ALA-accredited school required; Ph.D. in library science or an academic field highly desirable. Must have demonstrated effective administrative performance in an academic library. Salary range $30,000 and up depending on qualifications. Available July I, 1975. Write to Professor Elizabeth R. Eames, Chairperson, Search Committee for the Dean of Library Affairs, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901. An equal opportunity/affirma†ive action employer.

University of California—University-wide Library Automation Program, headquartered at Berkeley. Following vacancy open immediately in top management rank. Starting salary dependent upon qualifications and experience. MANAGER, BIBLIOGRAPHIC CENTER. Responsible for development and management of computer-based facility and projects providing a range of

automated products and services to UC libraries, including MARC search and computerized catalog card printing. Union catalogs for both monograph and serials holdings in machine readable form are in progress. Supervises 15–19 professionals and a pool of clerical and part-time support staff. Requires MLS, at least five years of professional experience in research library setting, background in computer programming and systems analysis of library applications, demonstrated proficiency in project management on library and cooperative library network activity. Salary range: $20,184—$24,540 plus a 1975–76 cost-of-living adjustment. Apply to Ms. Nicholas Rhoden, Personnel Dept., 2539 Channing Way, Berkeley, CA 94720, with copy to Mr. Jay Cunningham, Director, University-wide Library Automation Program, South Hall Annex, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. An equal opportunity/affirma†ive action employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES at University Center. New $10 million Main Library, Science Library, and college libraries. 700,000 volumes, staff of 125, annual budget $2 million. Current management and automation techniques. Challenging opportunity for imaginative and resourceful person. Salary range $23,000–$33,000 commensurate with qualifications. Write: Professor M. Di- Cesare, Library Director Search Committee, State University of New York at Binghamton, Binghamton, NY 13901. An equal opportunity/affirma†ive action employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY for New England liberal arts college of 1,600 students; 320,000 volumes in main library, special collections and departmental libraries; professional staff of seven. Starting date: summer or fall of 1976. The Library is expanding use of media programs and data processing systems, including OCLC. Its director should be familiar with current trends in library developments and with grant programs; able to coordinate resources and to work well with students, faculty, and staff. MLS from ALA-accredited library school; advanced subject degree or Ph.D. in library science; substantial experience, including administrative responsibilities, in college or university libraries. Salary $18,000+; 12 month contract; faculty status, compre- hensive fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF. Send resume, including names and addresses of reference before November I, 1975 to Dean Paul Jenson, Colby College, Waterville, ME 04901. An equal opportunity/af- firmative action employer.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES (COLLECTIONS). Responsible to the Dean of Library Administration for collection development and maintenance of existing collections of 1,500,000 volumes in the University Library System. M.L.S. required with second degree and/or equivalent experience. Minimum of 5 to 8 years bibliographical and collection development experience in a university/research library. Minimum salary—$18,000. Send resume to: Hal B. Schell, Dean of Library Administration, Main Library, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221. The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/affirma†ive action employer.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES.

Technical responsibility for developing policies and coordinating activities of a staff of 80 in the Acquisition, Cataloging and Serials Departments and participation in developing and implementing automated systems such as OCLC. MLS from ALA-accredited library school required. Also strong experience on supervisory level and progressively more responsibility in technical services in an academic or research library. Salary range $17,000— $21,000. Application deadline October 15, 1975. Send to: Florence Boronson Library, State University of New York at Stony Brook, Stony Brook, New York 11794. An equal opportunity/affirma†ive action employer.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN. Assistant Head of Monograph and Cataloging Division, Technical Services Department. Assists with the training of staff and the revision of cataloging in the Descriptive Cataloging Unit; resolves a variety of cataloging problems involving the coordination of new acquisitions with established records; assists the heads of the other units in the Division in training of staff and revision of work as required; assists with the supervision of the Division. Graduate degree in library science, several years of professional cataloging experience, knowledge of at least 3 principal European languages, demonstrated supervisory ability. $13,608–$15,000. Write to Mrs. Lynn F. Marko, Assistant for Personnel and Staff Development,

University of Michigan Library, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES for Public Services. Reporting to Dir. of Libr., resp. for directing the publ. service units in Suzzallo Library and 16 branch librs., excluding Undergrad. Libr., Health Sei. Libr., and Law Libr. Conducts libr. mngmnt studies and user surveys; develops and maintains effective relations with fac., students and staff. MLS from ALA-accredi†ed libr. school program; 10 yrs. libr. exper., 5 in progressively important adm. positions such as a major dept. of a large libr.; knowledge of libr. theory and libr. admin, and mngmnt techniques and knowledge of the service needs of acad. community. $25,000 min. 24 days vac. TIAA retirement. Var. med. plans available. Application deadline: Oct. 15, 1975, Apply to Mr. Marion Milczewski, Dir. of Libraries, Univ. of Washington, Seattle, Wash. 98195.

Cataloging

HEAD OF CATALOGING. Provides cataloging services for decentralized library system. Supervises staff of five professionals and twenty clericals. Collaborates with all units throughout the system in the introduction and use of OCLC. Position carries faculty status and responsibilities. Salary $15,000 or more depending upon qualifications and experience. Desired qualifications: Master's in Library Science. Ability to plan, delegate, supervise, and coordinate cataloging activities. Minimum of five years cataloging experience. Record . of successful supervision of technical processing activities. Familiarity with Dewey essential and OCLC advantageous. Request application and detailed notice of vacancy from John Thomas, Personnel Officer, Libraries/ Audiovisual Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Applications not accepted after September 30, 1975. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF THE CATALOGING DEPARTMENT for a department composed of five (5) cataloging librarians and approximately 25 support staff. Principal duties include planning and organizing the cataloging and related functions, directing the training, supervision and development of staff, preparing annual reports, objectives and budget estimates, participation in Library and/or university committee work. Qualifications: Possession of a degree from an accredited library school, substantial experience in cataloging and library automation, administrative ability in planning and organization, working knowledge and comprehension of both official languages. Salary: Dependent upon education and experience, ranging from $ 14,000—$ 18,900. Position available July 7, 1975. Please send application with curriculum vitae to: Dr. James E. Kanasy, Assistant Vice-Rector and Director of Libraries, Concordia University, 1455 de Maisonneuve Blvd. West, Montreal, P.Q., H3G IM8.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Responsible for original monographic cataloging in the Social Sciences, using the L. C. classification system; responsibilities include serving on various departmental and library committees. Required: Fifth year library degree from an accredited library school; knowledge of one or more foreign languages; one to two years of cataloging experience, preferably with L.C. classification. Master's degree in subject field desirable, but not necessary. Salary: $10,356— $13,493, depending upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits: TIAA/CREF retirement plan; social security; health, hospital and life insurance partially subsidized; liberal sick leave. Write: Robert T. Grazier, Associate Director, University Libraries, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF CATALOGING. Responsible to the Assistant

Director of Processing Services for planning, budgeting, staffing and management of Catalog Dept. Supervises 7 professional and 16 supportive staff cataloging 23,000 titles annually. Three years technical processing experience required and OCLC experience desirable.

M. L.S. required. Minimum salary—$14,000. Send resume to: Hal B. Schell, Dean of Library Administration, Main Library, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221. The University of Cincinnati is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

VISITING INSTRUCTOR/GENERAL PURPOSE CATALOGER,

University of Oregon Library, available October I, 1975. DESCRIPTION: Original cataloging of monographs in all subject areas. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS from an ALA-accredi†ed library school. At least one year experience performing original cataloging in an academic library using L.C. classification and subject headings. Working knowledge of French or German. SALARY AND BENEFITS: Minimum $10,614 for a 12 month contract. Hospital/medical benefits paid in part by employee. This is non-tenure track one year visiting appointment, with no institutional commitment for an extension. APPLY TO: H. William Axford, University Librarian, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403. The University of Oregon is an eoual oppor†unity/affirma†ive action employer.

CATALOGER. Cataloging position available immediately. Emphasis on serials with responsibility for cataloging all forms using SOLINET/OCLC system. Minimum requirement MLS from ALA-accredi†ed library school. Salary $10,000–$11,000 with usual fringe benefits. Faculty rank. Contact J. F. Boykin, Jr. Director of Library, University of North Carolina, Charlotte, North Carolina 28223. An equal opoortunity/affirmative action employer.

Multiple

Two positions open: The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Library (I) SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY BIBLIOGRAPHER; a new position. Assists Acquisitions Librarian in book selection and ordering, review of materials received, surveys of existing resources, liaison with faculty. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, strong science/ technology background, and a knowledge of German (essential). Academic library work experience in acquisitions, reference, or serials and continuations, supervisory skills, and knowledge of additional languages are desirable. (2) REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Duties include reference service and responsibility for a subject area within the general reference department. Must relate well to people and be service oriented. Qualifications: ALA-accredi†ed MLS and a thorough knowledge of reference sources. Experience in public services desirable. Both positions are academic appointments. Salary: $10,166 or higher, depending upon experience and qualifications. Generous vacation and fringe benefits. Positions open. APPLICATIONS: Send request for application blank to: Chairperson, Search and Screen Committee, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, The Library, 2311 E. Hartford Avenue, Milwaukee, Wl 53201. Application deadline is October I, 1975. An eaual oaaortunity/affirmative action employer.

Reference

REFERENCE. Assistant Librarian ($ 10,716-$ 15,084) or Senior Assistant Librarian ($12,600–$16,884). Both require second master's degree or progress toward same; latter requires two years experience. Background in physical sciences or business desirable. Department is a unified service with six librarians. Appointee will participate in orientation programs, prepare bibliographic aids, select new reference materials, maintain ancillary collections. One evening each week and four or five weekends each semester. Request application form from Henry Madden, University Librarian. California State University, Fresno, CA 93740. An equal oppor†uni†y/affirma†ive action employer.

LIBRARIAN for reference and related duties in Veterinary Medical Library. Required: MLS degree; biological subject background at undergraduate or graduate level; minimum of 2 years experience in a research library. Desirable: second master's degree in a biological. subject (veterinary medicine or closely related field). Faculty status, some moving expenses, TIAA/CREF, broad insurance program, I month vacation, 12 days/year sick leave. Librarian 2 at $12,000 up, depending on qualifications. Open November I, 1975. Applications accepted through October I, 1975. Send resume to Dr. G. Donald Smith, Director of Libraries, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN—Full time, beginning September 1975 in University library reference department. Flexibility and willingness to work evening and weekend hours is necessary. Required: B.A. and M.L.S. degrees and three years experience in academic library work. Approximate salary $ 11,000. Desirable: Additional Master's Degree in Humanities or Social Science, fluency and basic reading knowledge in one modern language other than English, background in business reference work and experience in library instruction. Please submit resume to Box 848, C&RL NEWS, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. An equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIANS. Syracuse University seeks two general reference librarians for its new and highly automated main library. MLS required, undergraduate degree in social sciences and training in government documents preferred. Reading facility in a European language preferred. Applicants should have outgoing personalities and be able to establish rapport both with students and faculty. Salary: $9,600+ depending on qualifications. Send resume to: R. Max Willocks, Assistant Director of Libraries, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13210. An equal opportunity employer.

Serials

SERIALS LIBRARIAN. Under the direction of the Acquisitions Librarian, is responsible for managing subscription list of some 10,000 titles, including payments, record maintenance and fiscal reports; supervises bindery schedules and contracts; maintains periodicals collection. Responsibilities include serving on various departmental and library committees. Required: Fifth year library degree from an accredited library school; some familiarity or experience with computer applications to serials records desirable but not essential. Salary: $10,356— $13,493, depending upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits: TIAA/CREF retirement plan; social security; health, hospital and life insurance partially subsidized; liberal sick leave. Write: Robert T. Grazier, Associate Director, University Libraries, Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan 48202. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Subject Specialists

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR. Organization of information, including library cataloging and classification; bibliographic support systems, e.g., OCLC; organization of information in nonconventional formats, e.g., nonprint media; information storage and retrieval systems. Ph.D. or candidacy in library science or information science. Salary $13,000–$14,800 for academic year. Position open January 1976. Send application to Dean, School of Information Studies, 113 Euclid, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY 13210. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARY SCIENCE–FACULTY POSITION beginning August 1976. Rank and salary open. Minimum beginning salary $14,C00. Additional for Summer Session. Teaching areas of public library, cataloging, or reference, other teaching competencies of interest. Desirable qualifications–library and teaching experience. Doctorate recipient or candidate. Inquiries and application to: Frederick Wezeman, Director, School of Library Science, University of Iowa, 3087 Main Library, Iowa City, IA 52242.

ASSISTANT READERS' SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Duties include reference, instructional, bibliographic, and similar services. Supervises interlibrary loan. Requires ALA-ac- credited MLS. Prefer graduate degree or undergraduate major in one of the social sciences or humanities, as position involves collection development and coordi- nation of library services with various instructional programs within these areas. Faculty rank and status. Minimum salary, $9,500. 23 days vacation + excellent benefits. Send letter and resume to Lenox G. Cooper, Jr., Director of Library Services, University of N.C. at Wilmington, Wilmington, NC 28401. An equal opportunity employer.

BEGINNING SCIENCE LIBRARIAN. Science Library, September I, 1975. MLS from an accredited library school. Undergraduate degree in physical sciences, preferably biology or chemistry. Reading knowledge of German and/or French desirable. Job description: provide readers' services to science community; provide liaison between Science Library and two science departments in matters of acquisition and public relations; assume managerial responsibility for a function such as acquisitions and serials or interlibrary loan to be determined by applicant's interests and experience. Salary: $10,624 for a 12 month contract. The appointment will be as a Visiting Instructor on a one year appointment terminating on June 30, 1976. Librarians at the University of Oregon have full faculty status. Nine month contracts are available. Write: H. W. Axford, University Librarian,

University of Oregon, Eugene, Oregon 97403. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LAW LIBRARIAN. Supervises three and ’A librarians plus support staff in the newly completed Law Library. Present collection is 105,000 volumes. Demonstrated managerial ability and commitment to serve both students and faculty important. Master's degree from a program accredited by ALA required; Juris Doctor is desirable. Salary open and competitive, above $18,000. Fringe benefits include 24 days vacation, six percent matching contribution to TIAA/CREF, and $240 University annual payment toward health and life insurance premiums. Submit applications by October I, 1975 to Ronald Swanson, Personnel & Budget Officer, 106 Love Library, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, NE 68508. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN. College of Design, Architecture and Arts is looking for someone who can (I) select and promote the use of research and instructional resources in all available media; (2) administer the staff, services and facilities of a bibliographic/media services; and (3) work with the faculty and students on a continuing program of education through the best use of the visual and verbal media. Salary range: $10,000-$12,500. Contact David Murray, Co-ordinator of College and Departmental Libraries, University of Cincinnati, Main Library—Room 600, Cincinnati, OH 45221. An equal opportunity employer.

HUMANITIES BIBLIOGRAPHER for the Louisiana State University Library. Position available November I, 1975. A master's degree from an accredited library school, at least a subject master's degree in one of the disciplines in the humanities, and a minimum of two years of library experience in collection development or a related area are required. A working knowledge of two or more foreign languages is highly desirable. Salary: $13,C00 minimum. Fiscal year appointment. Equivalent faculty rank. Tenure rights and other faculty benefits offered. Apply before September 30, 1975 to George J. Guidry, Jr., Director of Library, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/BIBLIOGRAPHER to provide reference and bibliographic assistance with a specialty in Sciences and Engineering. Requires MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school and an advanced degree in the sciences or engineering. Salary $11,000–$13,000 with usual fringe benefits. Faculty rank, 12 month contract. Contact J. F. Boykin, Jr., Director of Library, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina 28223. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

CURATOR of E. A. Mcllhenny Natural History Collection with LSU Library. Position available November I, 1975. Master's degree from an accredited library school; an academic background in natural history or related library experience; a knowledge of rare books and book preservation; a working knowledge of several languages are required. Salary: $10,000 minimum. Salary provided from private resources. Equivalent faculty rank. Tenure rights and other faculty benefits offered. Apply before September 30, 1975 to George J. Guidry, Jr. Director of Library, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

MEDIA SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Education and Psychology Reference Department. An unusual opportunity for media trained librarian to plan and develop a media library program in support of the University instructional program, involving close contact with faculty in all disciplines and liaison with the Center for Instructional Media staff. Graduation from ALA-accredited library school, and either a second master's degree in instructional technology, plus 2 years professional library experience, or at least 3 years of professional library experience which has shown increasing ability and professional growth and course work in instructional technology with the expectation of obtaining a second master's degree within a reasonable period of time. Background or experience in the field of education desirable. Assistant Librarian or Senior Assistant Librarian position with salary range of $10,716–$16,884, depending upon background and experience. Apply to Gordon P. Martin, University Librarian, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.