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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 $1.30 per printed line.

FOR SALE

TITLE CONDENSATIONS INDEX is a computerized author-listing to plot compilations in eight book condensations ranging from 1920 to 1973. This soft-covered, spiraled-spine volume sells for $6.00. Remit with order to: Textbook Information. The Book Center, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260.

BUY BOOKS AT YOUR OWN PRICE. Non-Profit Institutions Only. We have been selling our gift and withdrawn books to a new college library. We'd like to increase our "market." We select books that we think would be of use in your colleges. You value the books you wish to keep, pay us, and return the ones you don't need. CONTACT: Marvin H. Scilken, Director, The Orange Public Library, 348 Main Street, Orange, New Jersey 07050.

BOUND VOLUMES of general periodicals available. Request sale list. Clearwater Campus Library, St. Petersburg Junior College, 2465 Drew St., Clearwater, Florida 33515.

POSITIONS WANTED

Recent MLS seeks entry level position in Academic or Public Library. 5 years nonprofessional experience in both Public Service and Cataloging. Familiar with IBM 360 Circulation system and OCLC. Published in March C&RL. Will relocate on East Coast. For resume write M. J. Simonds, 4109 Locust St., Philadelphia, PA 19104.

MLS plus MA and postgraduate B.Ed. Five years' teaching plus l1/2 years' college public services, 21/2 special administration, 5 university technical services. Regular or special assignment. Full resume available; can relocate. Write Box Number 847.

POSITIONS OPEN

Administration

HEAD DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN. Professional librarian tp administer Government Documents Department, regional depository for U.S. publications. Head Documents Librarian oversees the development and preservation of U.S. and international documents collections, handles difficult reference questions and correspondence, designates processing procedures and priorities, selects commercial materials relating to documents, compiles subject bibliographies and guides, reviews appropriate media, and trains and supervises documents staff members. Applicants for this position must be graduates of an ALA-accredited library school. Preference given to candidates with 2 or 3 years experience in federal and international documents collections. Recent library school graduates with substantial pre-professional experience in such a collection will be given consideration. Librarians at the University of Arizona have faculty status, 12-month appointments, with 24 days per year paid vacation, 12 days sick leave, and standard package of academic holidays and other fringe benefits. Beginning annual salary will depend on previous professional library experience. Minimum salary for one with limited professional experience will be $10,000. Minimum salary for librarian with 2 or more years professional experience will be $12,000. Applications will not be accepted after May 23, 1975. Send resumes and inquiries to: Mary Dale Palsson, Assistant Librarian for Public Services, University of Arizona, Tucson, Arizona 85721. An equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN/DIRECTOR. Instructional Media. II month salary range $ 17,000—$ 19,000. Probable rank Assistant Professor. Master's degree. Begin after I July 1975. Address inquiries to Harold McCleave, Academic Vice President, Eastern Montana College, Billings, MT 59101.

ASSISTANT TO DIRECTOR UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES. Personnel Management Specialist. Coordinate all internal library personnel matters; serve as liaison with other

University offices on personnel matters. MLS and Master's in Personnel Administration highly desirable; four years in university library including two years in personnel administration, or equivalent, also desirable. Appointment as University Librarian III. Salary: $ 13,480—$20,300. Send resume to Dr. Norman D. Stevens, Acting Director of University Libraries, University of Connecticut, Storrs, CT 06268. An equal opportunity employer.

CHIEF LIBRARIAN. Four-year college whose students include a large number of adults employed in the criminal justice system and public service as well as those of traditional college age. Graduate and undergraduate programs emphasize behavioral and social sciences. Library staff of II professionals. Applicants must be graduate of ALA-accredited school with minimum of 2nd master's degree; doctorate highly desirable. Extensive administrative experience required. Salary: from $18,430 depending upon qualifications. Faculty rank. Application deadline May 15. Write to J. McAleer (Secretary, Chief Librarian Search Committee), John Jay College of Criminal Justice, 444 West 56 Street, New York, NY 10019. An equal opportuni†y/affirmative action employer.

HEAD LIBRARIAN of new Fine Arts Library to be completed November 1975. Requirements: MLS from ALA- accredited program. Minimum 2 years experience. Strong Art History background, to participate as member of art faculty. Salary: $8,500-$10,500, negotiable. Write to Daniel C. Patchet†, Director, Lake Placid School of Art, Center for Music, Drama and Art, Lake Placid, New York 12946, with a written statement of library interest and experience and two letters of reference. Deadline July 15.

ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, Northwestern University Library. Coordinates all aspects of publications selection and retention with emphasis on humanities and social sciences; develops and maintains a general acquisitions policy responsive to changes in University teaching and research and which preserves established collections strengths; maintains direct contact with individual faculty and faculty committees and works closely with technical services operations; shares in general administration as one of the Library's chief administrative officers reporting to the University Librarian; responsible for the overall management of the Library's book funds (ca. $950,000 FY 1974/1975); supervises five specialist bibliographers. Applicants should have the M.L.S. degree and a minimum of five years of relevant professional experience; subject Master's degree is highly desirable. Starting salary range $17,000—$21,000. Send resume to Benjamin Jacobson, Collection Development Search Committee, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An affirmative action employer.

Cataloging

CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Rhode Island College will have a vacancy for a ca†aloger on July I, 1975. The library has a cataloging staff of 9, including three professionals, and an annual acquisitions rate of 15,000 volumes. Appointment will be made at rank of instructor with minimum salary of $10,800. MLS required. Send letter and resume to Richard A. Olsen, Director of Library, Rhode Island College, 600 Mt. Pleasant Avenue, Providence, R.l. 03908. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Position available immediately. Original cataloging and classification of library materials (print and non-print). Use of OCLC terminal. Rotating duty with other staff on reference desk nights and weekends. Graduate degree in librarianship required, minimum of two years experience, demonstrated knowledge of AACR and LC classification. Assistant librarian rank. Salary: $9,000-$13,165 with appointment above minimum level depending on experience. Employer paid _ retirement plan, vacation 21 days a year. Library in new building, collection of 300,000 volumes. Oneonta is a two-college town 175 miles northwest of New York City. Write, enclosing resume, before May 15, 1975, to Paul Maroni, Chairperson, Personnel Committee, James M. Milne Library, State University College, Oneonta, New York 13820. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER. Law library with diverse collection and cataloging staff of 3 librarians. Salary range $10,320-$13.560. Required: Degree from ALA-accredi†ed library school and two years cataloging experience using Library of Congress classification. Experience with computer application to cataloging desired. Send resume to Cecilia Kwan, Head Cataloger, Law Library, University of California, Davis, California 95616. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER for non-print materials and catalog maintenance. Require MLS and experience in cataloging and audio-visual librarianship. Fine Arts background helpful. Faculty rank and status, TIAA/CREF, 12-month contract. Salary: $10,000-$11,000 depending on qualifications. Apply before June I, 1975 to: Joseph F. Boykin, Jr., Director, J. Murrey Atkins Library, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, Charlotte, North Carolina 28223. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER. Supervise staff of I ca†aloger and H/2 clerical workers. Responsible for original cataloging and decisions on all aspects of cataloging. Minimum requirements include MLS from ALA-accredi†ed school; 3 years cataloging in college or university using LC classification. Preference will be given to candidate with experience in use of OCLC, with administrative experience or potential. Appointment at Assistant Professor level. Salary $12,000 up for 12-month contract depending on experience. Excellent fringe benefits. Send resume to Mrs. Marjorie F. Davis, Director of Learning Resources, Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, Pennsylvania 19422. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGERS for following positions: BEGINNING CATALOGER. Catalog materials in all subject fields. Available immediately. Salary: $9,500 minimum. SERIALS CATALOGER. Catalog serial titles and some monographs. Require 3 years experience in university library with at least 2 years in cataloging. Available immediately. Salary: $10,500-$12,500. CATALOGER/SUBJECT UNIT. Catalogs monographs mainly in field of literature. Requires a major in English literature and 2 or more years of cataloging experience in university library. Available August I, 1975. Salary: $9,500-$ 12,500. All 3 positions require MLS plus thorough knowledge of Spanish and a working knowledge of French and/or German. Send resume to: Jane Titus, Paley Library, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA 19122. An equal opportunity employer.

Multiple

Positions available July in University Social Sciences and Humanities Library. ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN with responsibilities in general reference, library instruction, and collection development. DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN responsible for documents division of reference department, with additional duties in reference, library instruction, and collection development. MLS from ALA- accredi†ed school, academic background in social sciences or humanities. Salaries: $8,800-$9,200. One month vacation, usual benefits. Send resume and references to John Hall, Director, Fondren Library, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas 75275. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN, University Library. Original cataloging of books, microtexts, etc., with emphasis on art and monographs in Spanish. Requirements: MLS from ALA-accredi†ed library school, reading knowledge of one or more modern European languages, including Spanish. Relevant experience and/or subject master's hiqhly desirable. Salary $9,000—$ 10,000. SCIENCES LIBRARIAN. Two-five years' library experience, accredited MLS training and/or experience in chemistry, biology, or other relevant science. Head Life Sciences and Natural Sciences Libraries and provide library service to students and faculty of these departments. Salary $ 10.500—$ 14.000. Benefits: 22 working days vacation per year, TIAA-CREF, full faculty status, liberal fringe benefits. For above positions send applications to Robert Lee Caruthers, University Library, Belknap Campus, University of Louisville, Louisville, Kentucky 40208. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

Public Services

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES. Responsible for managing the Public Services Group which includes Reference Services, Circulation Services, Collection Development and Area Programs. Participates in library-wide planning, budget and policy formation. Acts as principal administrative officer of the Library during the absence of the Director. Qualifications: understanding of the aims and methodologies of academic research; graduate degree in Library Science and graduate degree in subject area; minimum 10 years broad experience in research library including 5 years of high level administrative responsibility for public services and collection development. Salary: $25,000 minimum. Send resume to: Walter J. Wells, Personnel Officer, University of Chicago Library, 1100 East 57th St., Chicago, IL 60637. An equal opportunity/affirma†ive action employer.

Reference

REFERENCE SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Position anticipated to begin July, 1976, at University of Colorado, responsible for general reference, liaison with social science departments and classroom instruction in library use. New library scheduled for completion September 1976, to serve a computer campus offering programs through Master's level with annual enrollment growth of 12—15%. ALA-MLS and minimum of 2 years of diverse reference experience will be required. A subject master's in the social sciences: particularly sociology, economics or business, desirable. Faculty appointment, 12-month contract, 22 days vacation, TIAA-CREF and a minimum salary of $11,000. If this position is of interest, supply a resume and letter detailing your ideas about reference service to: Michael R. Herbison, Librarian, University of Colorado—Colorado Springs, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80907. It is our wish to interview prospective candidates at the ALA San Francisco Conference. An equal oppor†uni†y/affirmative action employer.

Subject Specialists

ASSISTANT HUMANITIES LIBRARIAN. Responsibilities include general reference, liaison with English and modern language departments, with emphasis on collection development. Requires MLS and advanced degree in English and American literature and two years experience in academic library. Knowledge of French, German, or Spanish helpful. Salary $12,000-$14,000 with excellent fringe benefits. Position carries rank of Instructor in Library Administration. Apply to Donald E. Oehler†s, Director of Libraries, Miami University, Oxford, OH 45056. Application deadline: May 15, 1975. An equal opportunity employer.

SCIENCE LIBRARIAN for the Science Division of large public library system in an urban environment. Opportunity for being involved in development of Physical Science Division of a central Reference-Research library. Minimum qualifications (beyond MLS): 3-5 years' reference experience, Major in Physical Science required. Salary: $13,248. Contact: Dorothy Kremen, Chief, Science Division, Chicago Public Library, 78 East Washington Street, Chicago, IL 60602. (312) 269-2867. An equal opportunity employer.

MAR REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. The University of Arizona is seeking a professional librarian to assist in providing in-depth reference service for users of the University Map Collection. Other responsibilities include compiling carto- bibliographies for departmental publications, drafting maps for departmental use, and assisting library users with map-making problems. Applicants for this position must be graduates of an ALA-accredi†ed library school and have undergraduate degree in an earth science (geology or geography) or relevant courses in geography and cartography. Training and experience in the drafting and preparation of maps is essential. Preference will be given to candidates with professional experience. Librarians at University of Arizona have faculty status, but 12-month appointments, 24 days paid vacation, 12 days sick leave, standard package of academic holidays and other fringe benefits. Current annual salary for beginning librarians is $9,300; minimum salary for experienced librarians is $10,000. Applications not accepted after May 15, 1975. Send resumes to: J. Robert Adams, Associate University Librarian, University of Arizona Library, Tucson, Arizona 85721. An equal opportunity employer.