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BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD
USED SCI-TECH BOOKS PURCHASED.Physics, math, all engineering, electricity, and electronics, skilled trades, antiquarian tech. Sorry, no serials or life sciences. Quality older editions, duplicates, unneeded gifts, superseded titles always sought. Ex library OK. No quantities too great; will travel when appropriate. For more information please contact: Collier Brown or Kirsten Berg at Powell’s Technical Bookstore, 33 NW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97209; phone: (800) 225-6911; fax: (503) 228-0505; e-mail to: kirsten@ technical.powells.com.
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BOOKS AVAILABLE.For donation to an educational institution in the United States that qualifies for the charitable deduction under Internal Revenue Code section 2055, Limited Edition Club fiction classics published from 1931 to 1979, approximately 550 volumes, valued at $45,000. The collection is from an estate where the will includes a stipulation that the books are to be retained as an intact collection and not disposed of, either singly or as a collection. For a list of titles and further details please contact: Nancy Long, Librarian, Wendel Rosen Black & Dean, LLP, 1111 Broadway, Ste 2400, Oakland, CA 94607; (510) 834-6600; nlong@wendel.com.
POSITIONS OPEN
ACQUISITIONS/SERIALS LIBRARIAN.Chowan College, a four- year liberal arts institution, is still seeking an Acquisitions/Serials Librarian in Whitaker Library. Responsibilities include selection and acquisition of library materials, binding, inventory, weeding, and maintenance of special collections. Assist with bringing up new acquisitions/serials modules in library’s automated system. Supervise one assistant. Rotate nights/weekends in reference. 12-month position. Minimum of ALA-accredited MLS required. Creative thinker/ interpersonal skills a plus. Experience in acquisitions/serials areas, supervising, and use of an automated library system, and a strong electronic resource orientation preferred. Must be compatible with the basic mission of a church-related college. Competitive salary and rank commensurate with degree and experience. Closing date for applications: June 15,1998, or until filled. Position available immediately. Send letter of application, resume, transcripts, and at least three letters of reference to: Acting Head Librarian, Whitaker Library, Chowan College, P.O. Box 1848, Murfreesboro, NC 27855. Visit our Website at http://www.chowan.edu. EOE.
ANASTOS BYZANTINE STUDIES COLLECTION LIBRARIAN.The University Libraries of Notre Dame seek a librarian to develop, maintain, and provide access to the libraries’ recently acquired Anastos Collection in Byzantine Studies. With over 40,000 items, the collection is the product of over a half-century of collecting by the late Milton Anastos, renowned Byzantinist, and has strengths in classical and early Christian studies as well as Byzantine studies and material relating to the western Middle Ages. With Notre Dame’s excellent Medieval Studies Collection, the Anastos Collection is expected to be an outstanding resource for scholarship. The Anastos librarian will be a key player in achieving this goal by building the collection and by providing multifaceted access, employing features of the libraries’ integrated system, network applications, and appropriate metadata schemes. Will also be responsible for instruction and advanced reference and research assistance in relevant subjects. Will work with the Library Advancement Officer in seeking donor and grant funds, and with the Head of the Preservation Department in preserving the collection. Will supervise staff assigned to the Anastos Collection. Qualifications: Graduate degree in library science from an ALA- accredited school or a documented foreign equivalent and a strong academic background in relevant fields required, with additional graduate degree in classical, early Christian, or Byzantine studies highly desirable. Strong working knowledge of Greek and at least one modern Western European language, preferably German and/or Italian, is required. Ability in Latin also desirable. Cataloging experience required, with experience in the use of a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC, and with an integrated library system in a Windows environment highly desirable. Experience in collection development highly desirable. Strong oral and written communication skills, organizational skills, and proven ability to work well with colleagues, and to supervise effectively essential. An innovative and flexible individual is wanted. Faculty appointment. Minimum salary $40,000, with competitive benefits. Send a letter of application, resume, and the names and addresses of three professional references to: Sharon A. Veith, Human Resource Representative, 221 Hesburgh Library, The University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. Send by July 15, 1998, for assured consideration. Full position description available from http://www.nd.edu/~adminoff. Notre Dame is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Application from minority and disabled individuals encouraged.
BUSINESS AND ECONOMICS LIBRARIAN.Carnegie Mellon University Libraries seek a Business and Economics Librarian to be liaison to the Graduate School of Industrial Administration and a member of the Hunt Library Information Center. As liaison, is expected to maintain close communication between the department and the libraries. Primary liaison responsibilities: Provides specialized reference, consultation, and instructional services, and manages library collections and electronic resources, including creating and maintaining Web pages for these areas. In rotation with other members of the department, staffs a reference desk that primarily supports teaching and research in the humanities, social sciences and business. Librarians participate in governance and projects through various university or libraries committees as assigned or elected, are responsible for maintaining a current knowledge of librarianship, and are encouraged to participate in professional development activities. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; one year academic library reference experience; knowledge of business sources or academic background in business or economics; excellent interpersonal and communications skills; ability to work well in individual as well as team situations. Computing skills to work comfortably in a high-tech environment. Preferred: Two or more years academic library experience. Advanced degree in business or economics; experience working with businesss resources or work in a business library. For detailed job description/ information about the libraries, see http://www.library.cmu.edu. For information about Carnegie Mellon, see http://www.cmu.edu. Salary negotiable from $30,000 minimum, depending on qualifications and experience. Comprehensive benefits package. Credential review begins August 1, 1998. Position begins January 1, 1999. Send application letter referencing job HL 1-98, resume, and names and contact information for three references to: Head, Administrative Services, Hunt Library, HL 1-98, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. Carnegie Mellon is an AA/EEO employer.
CATALOG SERVICES LIBRARIAN.Assistant or Associate Professor. University Edwardsville, Library and Information Services (LIS). Responsibilities: The person in this position performs original and complex adaptive cataloging for various formats in all subject areas, according to AACR2r, LCRI, LCC, LCSH, and other relevant national standards, for the purpose of providing comprehensive and accurate bibliographic description and subject analysis. Assigns classification numbers according to Library of Congress practice. The incumbent will have responsibility for cataloging a small number of musical scores and audiovisual materials, and performs authority work and resolves authority control problems in a DRA system. Term of contract: Tenure-track, 12-month, continuing appointment. Professional rank and salary dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $32,400 for Assistant Professor and $37,800 for Associate Professor. Excellent fringe benefits program. More information is available at http://www.siue.edu. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum of two years professional cataloging experience in academic library utilizing LCSH and LCC; experience with OCLC or similar bibliographic utility; and experience with an automated integrated library system; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong service orientation. Prefer incumbent to possess a working knowledge of USMARC bibliographic and holdings formats; experience with DRA. Applications: Review to begin July 1, 1998, and to remain open until position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Jay Starratt, Dean of LIS, Lovejoy Library, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, SIUE Box 1063, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1063. As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. Applications from women and minority groups are especially encouraged.
CATALOGER, ONLINE PROCESSING UNIT.The University of Oklahoma. Duties: Under the direction of the Head of the Catalog Department, the Cataloger, Online Processing Unit, supervises and coordinates the monographic copy cataloging and online processing functions; assists in the maintenance of the NOTIS database; uses OCLC and RLIN to perform original cataloging of monographs in several subjects and in a variety of languages in both book and nonbook format. Tasks include work with name, series, and subject authority control and other general assignments. This position is governed by the university’s policies for research or creative achievement and professional service as outlined by the Faculty Handbook. Qualifications: Required: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; knowledge of AACR2, MARC formats, LC classification and subject headings; familiarity with automated cataloging systems; bibliographic knowledge of European languages. Desirable: Broad educational background; second master’s degree; demonstrated supervisory ability; evidence of research or creative achievement; NACO experience. Deadline for applications: June 15,1998. Salary: $32,000. Benefits: TIAA/CREF; State Retirement System; 33 days paid leave; short-term disability leave; university holidays; comprehensive medical protection; and group life insurance. University libraries: A member of the Research Libraries Group, AMIGOS, and ARL, the university libraries consists of a main library and six branches. The collection contains more than 2.5 million volumes, 16,000 periodical subscriptions, and three outstanding special collections in history of science, western history, and business history. The libraries operates a computerized library system (NOTIS) including local holdings, subject databases, and network connections to other libraries. The University of Oklahoma Libraries is a NACO contributing library. Norman, Oklahoma, is an attractive community close to a major metropolitan city. Employment: Librarians have faculty status, privileges, responsibilities, rank of Assistant Professor or above, and are eligible for tenure. Application: Send letter of application with resume, a list of publications, and the names of three references, including current supervisor, to: Donald C. Hudson, Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Service, University Libraries, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019; phone: (405) 325-2611. Oklahoma University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We encourage women and minority applicants and we are responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT/ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.St. Lawrence University invites applications and nominations for a librarian to coordinate all collection development and acquisition activities at the St. Lawrence University Libraries. Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will be responsible for oversight of the library’s collection development program and for management of the Acquisitions area. He/She should be familiar with current licensing issues involving electronic resources and knowledgeable about automated acquisitions systems. The Collection Development Librarian will be expected to participate in the library’s public service activities as well as serve as a liaison to selected academic departments. This is a 12-month appointment, with one month’s vacation; faculty status. Salary from the low $30s, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; demonstrated academic library experience, including collection development and acquisitions; knowledge of automated systems for technical services and especially acquisitions; knowledge of OCLC systems and microcomputer applications; excellent supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills. Preferred: Experience with Innovative Interfaces, Inc., automated system; experience in working with vendors and consortia regarding licensing and networking of electronic resources; knowledge of scholarly publishing; additional subject master’s desirable. Application review will begin July 15, 1998. Send letter of application, resume, and names and telephone numbers of three references to: Bart Harloe, University Librarian, Owen D. Young Library, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617. St. Lawrence University, chartered in 1856, is the oldest continuously coeducational institution of higher learning in New York State. An independent, private university firmly committed to undergraduate liberal arts education and cross-cultural opportunities, St. Lawrence University offers a unique learning environment. The university’s 1,900 students come from most U.S. states and more than two dozen other countries. Canton, the St. Lawrence River Valley, the nearby Adirondack State Park, and the cities of Ottawa and Montreal provide the university community many social, cultural, and outdoor recreation activities. SLU’s homepage is at http://www.stlawu.edu. For a description of the libraries, see the SLU Library homepage at http://www.stlawu.edu/ library. St. Lawrence University is an affirmative action, equal employment opportunity employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN.Boise State University Albertsons Library. Primary duties: Oversee the U.S. Government Publications collection and supervise one paraprofessional staff member; provide general reference service; collection development; bibliographic instruction; and library orientation. Responsibilities include regular late evening and rotating reference desk duty. Minimum Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program, recent working experience with U.S. Government publications, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Faculty, tenure track position. Minimum salary: $30,264. Comprehensive benefit package. Position available August 1, 1998. Application Information: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Adrien P. Taylor, Jr., Coordinator of Reference Services, Albertsons Library, Boise State University, 1910 University Drive, Boise, ID 83725. Review of applications will begin June 15, 1998 and will continue until positions are filled. Additional information can be found by contacting http:\\library.idbsu.edu\refad.html. EO/AA Institution.
FOREIGN LANGUAGE REFERENCE AND ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.Middlebury College Library invites applications for a Foreign Language Reference and Acquisitions Librarian. The college has a strong reputation for teaching foreign languages during the regular academic year and in the summer intensive programs. We are seeking an innovative and versatile individual who will report jointly to the heads of Reference and Collection Management in this new position and enjoy a combination of reference, instruction, collection development, and acquisition responsibilities in the foreign-language area. Responsibilities: Interact with faculty and students to identify and anticipate information needs and deliver reference services, including bibliographic instruction, individual research consultations, and library guides on the WWW. Design and implement assessment and development programs for foreign-language materials in all formats for reference and general collections and recommend acquisition policies and budget allocations. Education and qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program required. Minimum of two years post-MLS experience in reference or acquisitions in an academic library. Fluency in two or more languages taught at Middlebury College, including one European language. (A graduate degree in language or linguistics desirable.) Familiarity with use and application of microcomputers in a fully networked campus environment. Evidence of effective analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Benefits and salary: Comprehensive benefits package, including 24 vacation days annually and TIAA/CREF retirement program. Application: Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references to: Middlebury College, Human Resources Office, Service Building, 2nd FI., Middlebury, VT 05753; fax: (802) 443-2058. Please do not respond or apply electronically. Middlebury College information: http://www.middlebury.edu. Full position description at http://www.middlebury.edu/~lib/libwebnew.html. Middlebury College is an AA/EEO/ADA employer.
HEAD, ACADEMIC CATALOGING UNIT, CENTRAL TECHNICAL SERVICES.Cornell University Library. The Cornell University Library (CUL) holds a distinctive collection of over six million volumes in its 19 libraries. The library’s Central Technical Services (CTS) Division seeks an experienced, innovative librarian to direct its Academic Cataloging Unit. The Head of the Academic Cataloging Unit reports to the head of Mediation Services in CTS. The Head of the Academic Cataloging Unit plans, supports, monitors, and evaluates the work of seven catalog librarians, who use their expertise in original cataloging, bibliographic control, library operations, training, and project management to help CUL achieve its goals. The incumbent also participates in librarywide activities. Responsibilities: Assigns and monitors the work of the catalog librarians in the unit, assists them to interpret cataloging standards, provides coaching and feedback, conducts regular performance appraisals, trains or develops continuing education opportunities, and ensures that catalog librarians make contributions to CUL beyond their specific cataloging assignments. With other CTS cataloging managers, the unit head defines cataloging policies and procedures in keeping with the division’s commitment to PCC, NACO, SACO, and CONSER and current best practices in the cataloging profession, and oversees the analysis, adjustment, and documentation of workflows, policies, and assignments. Participates in the leadership of CTS by attending management meetings and working collaboratively with other managers and staff. Qualifications: Requires an MLS or equivalent graduate degree and at least five years of experience in automated bibliographic control. Preferred: Demonstrated success in personnel and/or project management, including the ability to engage staff in a process of continual change and improvement. Strong collegial, interpersonal, and communication skills. Advanced knowledge of the application of technology to bibliographic control. Evidence of strong service orientation. Demonstrated abilities to plan and to solve problems creatively. Experience working with one or more library management systems, skill with standard PC software, and ability to deal with issues related to electronic resources. Record of participation in professional organizations. Applications accepted until position is filled. Send to: Susan Markowitz, Director, Library Human Resources, 201 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301. Please send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Cornell University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer strongly committed to diversity. We value qualified candidates who can bring to our community a variety of backgrounds and experiences.
HEAD, DATABASE SERVICES, AND CATALOG LIBRARIAN.(Instructor or Assistant Professor.) Responsibilities: Coordinate and plan the activities of Catalog Department personnel involved in the following functions of the department: (1) database maintenance, (2) shelf preparation and preservation of materials, and (3) vendor tape loading of bibliographic records into the Voyager system; establish name and series authority records through the NACO project; assist, as one of three unit heads, with the formulation and review of policies and procedures in the department; supervise four staff and a number of student assistants; serve as departmental liaison to the Libraries Systems Office; and work with interns from the School of Library and Information Studies. Reports to the Head, Catalog Department. Qualifications: Required: An MLS from a program accredited by ALA. At least one year experience in cataloging using AACR2, LC classification and subject headings and MARC formats, and preferably using OCLC and an online system such as Voyager; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong computer skills; su- pervisory/management experience; ability to meet criteria for promotion and tenure. Preferred: Experience with vendor tape loading; knowledge of one or more foreign languages; experience with a NACO library. Salary/benefits: This is a 12-month, tenure-track position and will be filled at the Instructor or Assistant Professor rank. Minimum salary: $23,100/lnstructor and $26,600/Assistant Professor. Strong benefits; substantial moving allowance may be available. The University of Alabama Libraries, hold membership in ARL, CRL, SOLINET, CNI, NACO, and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries and are implementing the Voyager integrated library system. To apply: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references to: Voni B. Wyatt, Personnel Officer, The University of Alabama Libraries, P.O. Box 870266, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0266. Applications received by June 30, 1998, are assured of receiving consideration. The University of Alabama is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR SEMINARY.Knowledge of library automation, AACR2, LCSH, and RLIN. MLS required, and master's in theology helpful. Minimum three to five years experience in related technical supervision required. Send resume and salary history to: HR Department, Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, New York, NY 10027. EOE.
HEAD OF THE ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT.The University of California, Riverside, Library is seeking a creative, flexible, and dynamic leader to serve as Head of the Acquisitions Department. Please apply if you are excited about the dramatic changes in acquisitions and serials work, have demonstrated effective leadership, and would enjoy the opportunity to shape and guide the future direction of the department. Graduate library degree. Significant experience in technical services and/or collection development; successful supervisory experience; outstanding communication and interpersonal skills; knowledge of the book trade and current trends, issues, and developments in acquisitions work. Desired: Experience with the Innopac library system; familiarity with OCLC. The successful candidate will be appointed at a salary level appropriate to the candidate's qualifications and experience. Appointment range, $36,636-$65,472. Librarians are academic appointees and accrue vacation at the rate of two days/month, and sick leave at the rate of one day/month. The University offers a broad range of benefits and an excellent retirement program. Screening will begin July 15, 1998. Applicants should send letter of application, complete resume, and the names and addresses of three references to: John W. Tanno, AUL, University of California, Riverside, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92517.
HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIAN: DOCUMENT DELIVERY/ILL COORDINATOR.Dana Medical Library seeks a coordinator for a busy document delivery, interlibrary loan operation. Additional responsibilities include teaching, reference service, research, professional service, and subject liaison activities. Required: ALA-accredited MLS or international equivalent; proven experience using electronic resources; collegiality, communication, team-building, and interpersonal skills; ability to provide individual and group instruction and reference services; strong service orientation; adaptability in time of change. Preferred: Familiarity with OCLC, Docline, OuickDOC, and/or CLIO; experience in an academic or professional library; an understanding of copyright and licensing issues in a digital environment; supervisory skills; online searching experience. Faculty status, excellent benefits, minimum salary $27,500. Apply with names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Search, Dana Medical Library, University of Vermont, Burlington, VT 05405. Applications received by May 15, 1998, will receive first consideration. For a full position description: http://sageunix.uvm.edu/dana/ search.htm. AA/EEO.
INTERLIBRARY LOAN/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.(T-2537.) CUNY Graduate School and University Center, New York City. Instructor or Assistant Professor in Mina Rees Library servicing doctoral faculty and students (some weekends/evenings). Manage ILL and document delivery services; recommend and implement technologies; collection development and instruction; supervise full-time and hourly staff. Required: Three years post-MLS experience in ILL/reference in academic library; excellent supervisory and organizational skills; proficiency in ILL and database management systems software; familiarity with NOTIS, OCLC, ARIEL. (For information on additional qualifications, salary, and application procedure, see ad for Systems Librarian below.)
LUSO-BRAZILIAN CATALOGER/LIBRARIAN.The Oliveira Lima Library, Catholic University of America, seeks applicants for the position of Luso-Brazilian Cataloger/Librarian (half-time and fixed 10.5 month term, with possibility of extension to full-time and up to 12- month fixed term), to perform original cataloging of Luso-Brazilian materials as a member of the National Endowment for the Humanities cataloging project team. Located in Washington, D.C., the Oliveira Lima Library is a center for research in Brazilian and Portuguese history, religion, literature and culture from the colonial period to the early twentieth century. Performs all searching, cataloging, and classification functions related to bibliographic control of Luso-Brazilian materials; creates, derives, or modifies bibliographic and authority records in OCLC. Supervises and trains student assistants as necessary. Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science or Brazilian equivalent; reading knowledge of Portuguese; two to four years cataloging experience in a research or academic library environment; demonstrated knowledge of AACR2, LCRI, LC Classification Schedules, LCSH, NACO, and USMARC formats. Preferred: Background in Luso-Brazilian studies and/or Luso-Brazilian cataloging. Position available immediately. Open until filled. Salary range $1,083-$1,291 per month for half-time, plus benefits (vacation plus 16 paid University holidays per year; sick leave; medical insurance; tuition benefit); prorated salary and benefits if full-time. Send letter of interest, current resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Maria Leal, Librarian, Oliveira Lima Library, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064.
RARE BOOKS LIBRARIAN.Kansas State University Libraries is seeking an energetic, creative leader for the position of Rare Books Librarian. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing and promoting the rare books collection through traditional and innovative means to enhance its scholarly use by students and faculty at K State, as well as researchers throughout the country. Reports to the Chair of Special Collections. Responsibilities: The head of the Rare Books unit within the Special Collections Department (University Archives/Manuscripts and Rare Books); develops and implements policies for reference, collection development, cataloging, outreach (including use of WWW), and preservation. Required qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; successful experience with rare books or special collections, evidence of ability to develop cooperative and partnership relations with constituencies; knowledge of preservation; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interpersonal skills. Preferred qualifications: Experience in the following areas: Reference services; descriptive cataloging and MARC formats for rare books; donor and dealer relations; instruction; utilization of WWW resources; preparing exhibitions; manuscripts and archives; academic setting; working in team environment. Salary/Benefits: High $20s to low $30s for 12 months, dependent on experience and qualifications; librarians have faculty rank and are eligible for tenure. Benefits include: 22 annual vacation days; Blue Cross/Blue Shield health insurance; choice of retirement plans. KSU Libraries utilizes Endeavor’s client-based Voyager software to access OPACs, indexes, databases, the Internet, etc., and in 1997 celebrated the completion of a $28 million expansion/renovation of the main library. Kansas State University, a land grant institution with an enrollment of 19,000, is a 664-acre campus convenient to both business and residential districts. Manhattan, a community of 40,000, is located two hours west of Kansas City in the scenic Flint Hills of northeast Kansas. Review of applications will begin on June 15, 1998. Anticipate on-campus interviews to begin after July 12, 1998. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three work-related references to: M. Jean McDonald, Director of Administrative Services, Kansas State University Libraries, Manhattan, KS 66506. KSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. This ad and position description can be found at http://www.lib.ksu.edu/.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Boise State UniversityAlbertsons Library. Primary duties include reference service, collection development, bibliographic instruction and orientation. Position may also supervise classified staff. Responsibilities include regular late evening and rotating reference desk duty. Minimum Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program, good communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively. Preference will be given to candidates with an additional graduate degree; experience providing reference service through electronic media; broad educational background; academic training or professional experience in any of the science disciplines, business, and/or maps. For salary and application information see Documents Librarian advertisement. EO/AA Institution.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Northwestern College (Iowa) invites applications for a Reference Librarian, a full-time position beginning July or August 1998. Candidates must have a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited institution, familiarity with current technology, interpersonal and organizational skills, and a Reformed/evangelical Christian commitment. Affiliated with the Reformed Church in America, NWC is a Christian liberal arts college of 1,150 students. Apply to: Robert Zwier, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Northwestern College, Orange City, IA 51041.
RESERVE/MULTIMEDIA SERVICES LIBRARIAN.Northwestern University Library. Summary: This is a split position. Reserve responsibilities include sharing in the supervision of one electronic reserve staff member; involvement in continuing development of the Electronic Reserve System (ERS); training of staff, student assistants, and faculty in use of scanning and other electronic technology; serving as a liaison to other reserve units on campus, faculty using reserve services, and staff from the Academic Technologies division of the university. Also assists in the General Information Center. The Reserve/Multimedia Services Librarian also supports the activities and operations of the Multimedia Development Lab within the Mitchell Multimedia Center. Functions include server management and maintenance; supervision of part-time student assistants; training students, faculty, and staff in the use of the Lab’s software and hardware; collaboration on New Media Center initiatives, including the development of collections of digital materials; and assisting with staff training for the design, development, and implementation of Library departmental Web sites. Responsibilities: Reserve: Supervises, trains staff in electronic reserve applications. Assists in the integration of new technologies and new approaches to the delivery of reserve services. Participates in the development of the ERS and the General Information Center. Provides training in the use of technology for ERS. Serves as liaison and trainer for other NU Libraries participating in electronic reserve projects. Coordinates efforts with Northwestern’s Academic Technologies division and the Mitchell Multimedia Center on the ERS project. Maintains ERS on the UNIX server in the Mitchell Multimedia Center. Multimedia Development Lab: Has responsibility for the overall operation of the Multimedia Development Lab within the Mitchell Multimedia Center. Assists students, faculty, and staff working on a wide variety of multimedia projects, ranging from the very simple to the very complex. Supervises nine Multimedia Development Lab part-time student assistants, including hiring, training, scheduling, and evaluating. Collaborates with the head of the New Media Center project at Northwestern University on various projects and initiatives. Participates in projects to design and create digital collections. Assists with librarywide Web training and the implementation of departmental Web sites. Performs other related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited program in library science. High degree of familiarity with the Macintosh and Windows/OS. A working knowledge of Web-based technologies and the use of the Internet in higher education, and awareness of current trends and developments in the use of the Web to deliver information and services. Must have excellent written and oral communication skills, the ability to work well with faculty, students, and colleagues, and a demonstrated high degree of initiative. Salary: $27,500 minimum. To apply: Send a letter of application and resume, including the names of three references, to: Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60208- 2300. Applications received by July 10, 1998, will receive first consideration. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire.
SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN.(T-2534.) CUNY Graduate School and University Center, New York City. Instructor or Assistant Professor in Mina Rees Library servicing doctoral faculty and students (some weekends and evenings). Develop and maintain electronic library technologies; provide software support. Required: Experience in hardware and software setup; knowledge of NT, NOTIS, OCLC, Web (html, xml, dml), database management systems (MS Access or Visual Basic), word processing (WP or Word). Qualifications for both CUNY positions, in addition to specialized experience and skills above: MLS from ALA-accredited institution; second master’s (prefer computer science for systems librarian) for Assistant Professor; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; record of scholarly achievement and service necessary for promotion and tenure. Instructor $36,344-$44,190 per year; Assistant Professor, $43,495-$52,213 per year. Send letter of application (specify position number), resume, and names of three references, by June 24, 1998, to: Susan Newman, Chief Librarian, Mina Rees Library, CUNY Graduate School, 33 W. 42 St., New York, NY 10036. EO/AA/ADA/IRCA.
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN.Assistant or Associate Professor. Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, Library and Information Services (LIS). Responsibilities: The person in this position provides daily supervision of technical service operations, including acquisitions and bibliographic control. Working cooperatively and collegially, monitors workflow and performs quality control functions. Designs appropriate statistical and financial reports. Performs daily supervision of staff in Technical Services, including monographic and serial acquisitions, bibliographic control, and processing and repair; participates in strategic planning and workflow management; develops appropriate statistical reports to support acquisition and serials activities. Term of contract: Tenure-track, 12-month, continuing appointment. Professional rank and salary dependent upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $32,400 for Assistant Professor and $37,800 for Associate Professor. Excellent fringe benefits program. More information is available at http:// www.siue.edu.Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum of four years professional experience in academic technical service, including acquisitions and/or serials control experience and supervisory responsibilities; experience with OCLC and an automated integrated library system; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; strong service orientation. Applications: Review to begin July 1, 1998, and to remain open until position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Jay Starratt, Dean of LIS, Lovejoy Library, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, SIUE Box 1063, Edwardsville, IL 62026-1063. As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, creed or religion, age, sex, national origin, or disability. Applications from women and minority groups are especially encouraged.
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PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN.Eastern Michigan University invites applications for a Public Services Librarian position available beginning fall 1998. This is a tenure- track faculty position and will carry the rank of instructor or assistant professor, dependent on qualifications, The individual selected will provide general and subject area reference services, bibliographic instruction and specialized assistance in the Humanities. Required. MLS from an ALA-accredited institution, second master’s degree (or course work/equivalent experience) in a Humanities area; current knowledge of techniques in bibliographic instruction, including such experience in an academic library, and the ability to lead a team of library professionals in the delivery of instructional services; knowledge of general and specialized reference works and current electronic reference sources; experience with an automated library system which uses a web interface for public access. For consideration, send letter of interest and cv to: Position F9853,318 King Hall, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI 48197. Applications preferred by June 20, We encourage applications from members of minority groups. AAÆOE.
ASSISTANT HEAD, ACCESS SERVICES.The Penn Library is seeking a creative and systems-smart librarian to become Assistant Head of its newly formed Access Services Department. This Department, which will move into beautiful renovated space in Van Pelt Library in July 1998, comprises six units with a total of more than 30 full-time staff. The Assistant Head will serve as deputy to the Head of Access Services, will share in administering the Circulation and Reserve modules of the Endeavor Voyager system throughout all Penns libraries and will also directly supervise the work of three units: Reserves, High Density Storage, and Current Periodicals/Microforms. These units have a total of 7 full-time staff. The Reserves unit is currently bringing up the Voyager Reserve module: future plans include the introduction of Electronic Reserves throughout the Penn Libraries. The Librarys new state-of-the-art High Density Storage facility has capacity for two million volumes and will provide expedited delivery of materials to the campus. It is scheduled to open later this spring. Current Periodical/Microforms is a newly merged unit with a prime location in renovated first floor space. The Assistant Head of Access Services will have a key role in developing new services and will be expected to lead and participate in library-wide task forces. The Penn Library has a collection of over 4.5 million volumes, 33,500 print journal subscriptions, 1800 electronic journals, and over 100 networked databases including all major science databases. During the past year the Library introduced a new integrated library system, Voyager. Penn is a fully networked campus and is aggressively adopting and experimenting with new technology in research and teaching. The Library is seeking to hire librarians who can work collaboratively with academic departments, computing staff and colleagues to develop effective collections and services for the 21st century. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school or equivalent in theory and practice. Strong supervisory skills essential. Excellent technical skills essential, familiarity with library automated systems an advantage. Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to work effectively with faculty, students and staff essential. Appointment as a Librarian B requires. One to three years of professional library experience. Appointment as Librarian C requires at least five yearrs of professional library exerience. Salary is commensurate with experience To apply: Submit a cover letter, resume, and three references to: Mr. Rubin I. Fisher, Library Human Resources Administrator, University of Pennsylvania Library, 3420 Walnut St., Phila., PA 19104-6206. Applications received by June 15, 1998, will receive first consideration. AA/EOE.
