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Classified advertising orders and copy, and cancellations, should be addressed to the Association of College and Research Libraries, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 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. To insure that readers have sufficient lead time to respond to "Positions Open,” advertisers must list closing dates no’ sooner than the end of the month of publication.

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

Rate for classified advertising is $1.80 per printed line to ACRL members; $2.25 per printed line to non-ACRL members. Individuals who advertise on behalf of organizations will be charged according to the organization’s membership status.

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AMÉRICA LATINA:revista de la Academia de Ciencias de la URSS, Instituto de América Latina: $9.00; 4 números anuales. Imported Publications, Periodicals Dept., 320 W. Ohio St., Chicago, IL 60610.

CHINA.Major Collection—Reasonable. All Topics. Write M. Frazin, Box 110, Farmington, CT 06032. Inquiries invited.

MARV BROADBENT,Box 6, Beltsville, MD 20705. Government publications. Standing, subscription, single, or search orders. No prepayment. No foreign surcharge. (301) 937-8846.

SEARCH SERVICE.Ex-librarians locate titles or subject, plus 150,000 indexed stock. PAB 2917 Atlantic, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Phone: 609/344-1943.

SOUTH DAKOTA UNION LIST OF SERIALS,4th edition. $25.00 per copy. This edition lists serial holdings for 23 South Dakota and 6 Iowa libraries. It contains approximately 10,500 titles. The list was computer-produced by MINITEX. To order a copy write: Clara S. Shelton, Serials Librarian, H. M. Briggs Library, S.D.S.U., Brookings, SD 57007.

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MARC II SOFTWARE WANTED.We are in search of a complete software package to run catalog cards from the Library of Congress MARC tapes on IBM 360-370 equipment. Software must include file maintenance and update of the weekly MARC tapes. Please send details of the software and price to: Classified Ads, P.O. Box 91, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611.

POSITIONS OPEN

ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.Position reopened. Major duties: Supervising ordering and receiving of books, standing orders, serial subscriptions and journal subscriptions, performing pre-order searches, training and supervising departmental employees composed of two clerical positions and students. Qualifications: Graduate degree from ALA accredited library school required. University technical processing experience required with three years acquisitions experience preferred. Recruitment range $12,000-$19,000 depending on degrees and experience for 12 month contract. Holidays and benefits applicable. Deadline for receipt of applications September 30, 1979. Apply to: Dr. Carl Wrotenbery, University Librarian, 6300 Ocean Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78412. Corpus Christi State University is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT CATALOGERneeded for medium-sized, LC, university library, affiliated with the Washington Library Network. Must have a 5th-year degree from accredited library school and a demonstrated interest in cataloging. Salary $14,040 (12-month appointment): equivalent faculty rank, instructor. Excellent fringe benefits; all faculty privileges; 24 days vacation. Position now open; three references and transcripts required. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. WRITE: Eli M. Oboler, University Librarian, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209. All applications and supporting material must be received by October 15, 1979.

ASSISTANT SCIENCE LIBRARIAN.The University of Alberta Library invites applications for the position of Assistant Librarian in the Science Library. Principal duties include the administration of the library in the absence of the Head; coordination of collection development activities; and some reference work, including online searching. Graduate degree in Library Science and subject degree in Science or Engineering required. Five years professional experience, preferably in academic libraries, plus proven ability in collection development desirable. Salary according to experience and qualifications. Salary range: $19,696 to $25,575 per annum. Academic status, excellent fringe benefits, removal grant. Applicants should send curriculum vitae, transcripts of academic record, and the names of three references to Bruce Peel, Chief Librarian, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, T6G 2J8, Canada. The University of Alberta is an equal opportunity employer.

AUDIO-VISUAL/GENERAL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN:To serve as the Audio-Visual Librarian providing effective services to meet the needs of the University Community. Also assists in serving the humanities and social sciences reference and research needs of patrons; participates in providing group instruction and information retrieval services. MLS from ALA-accredited Library School or an equivalent degree in audio-visual field plus one to two years of relevant reference experience and some working knowledge with audio-visual programs in an academic library. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Must work some evenings and weekends. Excellent benefits; salary: $13,950- $15,345. Send resume including work history, salary requirements, examples of written works and letters of reference from at least three persons having knowledge of your professional qualifications to: Eileen Holahan, The Johns Hopkins University, 146 Garland Hall, 34th and Charles Streets, Baltimore, MD 21218. EEO-M/F

BIBLIOGRAPHER AND REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, HAWLEY LIBRARY.(Search extended). Under the direction of the Head, Hawley Library, has the following responsibilities: Serves as Bibliographer for the Schools of Criminal Justice and Social Work. Selects materials, develops collections and serves as library liaison with faculty and students of these schools. Provides reference service and bibliographic instruction for users of Hawley Library. Maintains effective relations with Collection Development and Reference staffs in the Main Library. May supervise activities of some clerical and student employees as necessary. Library faculty at SUNYA are expected to fulfill faculty obligations in one or more of the areas of teaching, research, and service as well as specific library assignments. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited Library School. Undergraduate major and/or advanced study in some area of social work or criminal justice desirable. Salary and Rank: Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience. Recruitment range: $13,500-$17,000. Twelve months appointment; sick leave and annual leave @1.75 days each per month; fully paid major medical hospitalization and dental insurance. Social security coverage. TIAA/CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available (employee contribution = 3%). Contact: Jean Whalen, Personnel Librarian, University Library, Room 109, State University of New York at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222. Inquiries should be received by September 30, 1979. The University at Albany is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Applications from women, minorities and handicapped are especially welcome.

CONTINUING EDUCATION/STAFF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER.This is a 4/7 (20 hour a week) position. Under the direction of the Executive Secretary, this position is responsible for planning and implementing a program of continuing education for ACRL members and for designing a model program for staff development in academic libraries. A secondary responsibility is to assist in the general advisory activities of the Association of College and Research Libraries. This is a new position within ACRL. The incumbent will work closely with the ACRL Continuing Education Committee and other units of ACRL and ALA. Requirements for the position are an MLS from an ALA-accredited library school program; degree or work in adult education is also desirable; experience in continuing education and staff development, preferably in academic libraries; experience in designing and conducting training programs; knowledge of the principles and practices of academic libraries; ability to plan and evaluate educational activities; ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people in libraries and in the education field; and, the ability to supervise and/or conduct surveys and studies. Applications being accepted until September 30, 1979. Position open immediately. Good fringe benefits. Salary range for 4/7 time is $8,758-$12,430. Apply to: Julie Virgo, ACRL/ALA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611.

COORDINATOR OF COMPUTERIZED LITERATURE SEARCHING FOR HUMANITIES AND SOCIAL SCIENCES AND REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.The University of California, Riverside Library is seeking an experienced, dynamic individual for the position of: Coordinator of Computerized Literature Searching, Humanities and Social Sciences, and Reference Librarian. Responsibilities in these two primary assignments are: (1) Searching on BRS, SDC, and LRS; planning and development of the searching programs; training and evaluating searchers; publicity; evaluation of vendor services, and budget analysis and review; and (2) as Reference Librarian the position is responsible for providing information and reference service primarily in the Humanities and Social Sciences; assists in library instruction and faculty outreach programs; and, participates in the evaluation and development of the reference collection. An exciting and challenging opportunity for an individual interested in and dedicated to searching and reference services. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent, with solid background in Humanities and/or Social Sciences required. Minimum of two years reference experience in an academic or research library with substantial training and experience in on-line data base searching essential. Background in searching program administration highly desirable. Foreign language background desired. SALARY RANGE: $14,268- $22,788. Appointment level: $14,268-$16,584. Position available October 1, 1979. UCR is a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The Library serves 4,500 graduate and undergraduate students, 26 Ph.D. programs, and has over 950,000 volumes. Staff of 34 librarians and other professionals, and approximately 95 support staff. Riverside is a community of 150,000, 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Send resume and list of three professional references to Eleanor Montague, University Librarian, University of California, Riverside, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92502. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

COORDINATOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES.Library of new medical school seeks Coordinator of Public Services to be responsible for quality reference service, automated literature searching, interlibrary loan, and circulation. Successful applicant will supervise three professionals, two paraprofessionals, and student assistants in attractive, new library quarters; will oversee two branch/research libraries; will plan and conduct orientation programs; and will work with a group of creative medical and hospital librarians. Requirements: M.L.S.; at least five years relevant experience in positions of increasing responsibility; expertise in data base searching; biomedical background. Salary: $16,000+, depending on qualifications. Apply to: Raymond A. Palmer, Health Sciences Librarian, Wright State University, Dayton, OH 45435. An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

CURATOR OF MANUSCRIPTSin Department of Rare Books & Special Cohesions. Responsible for bibliographic control and for administering policy on access and use of a manuscript collection consisting primarily of contemporary literary papers. Other duties include Library collection development assignments, preparation of exhibits, bibliographic instruction, sharing of department work load with two other staff. Experience in manuscript cataloging and reference essential. Familiarity with modern English and American Literature required. Ability to serve students, faculty and research clientele expected. Accredited MLS required; second master's degree in the humanities an advantage; archival training desirable. Preference will be given to a candidate with one or more additional skills; foreign language facility; evidence of research orientation and scholarship; experience with rare historical materials; knowledge of or training in conservation practices. Position available immediately. Salary range $11,900-$14,500 depending on qualifications. Send letter of application and names of references to: Holly Hall, Chief, Rare Books & Special Collections, Washington University Libraries, St. Louis, MO 63130 by October 30, 1979. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

DEAN OF LIBRARY SERVICES.Indiana State University. The Dean of Library Services has principal administrative responsibility for library operations and services in a major state institution with 700 faculty and 11,000 students. The Library, which is housed in a new building, has a collection of 770,000 volumes, an operating budget of $1,600,000 and a staff of 76, including 30 professionals. The acquisitions, cataloging and circulation departments are part of an expanding automated system. Qualifications: M.L.S., or equivalent, from A. L.A.-accredited school required, with an earned doctorate preferred. Applicants should demonstrate 1) progressively responsible administrative experience; 2) leadership and human relations skills; 3) continued professional growth; and 4) thorough knowledge of all academic library services. Salary: $30,000 minimum, commensurate with qualifications and experience. Competitive. Application deadline: to ensure consideration, applications should be postmarked by November 5, 1979. Send nominations and applications with resumes, names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to: Dolly B. Hoover, Chairperson, Search Committee for Dean of Library Services, Cunningham Memorial Library, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. Indiana State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY.Vacancy created by present director’s retirement. Coeducational, liberal arts college: 900 students, 75 faculty. Library staff: four professionals (including director), three support staff, student assistants. 110,000 catalogued volumes, OCLC Systems, LC reclass in process. For administration and management of the library, director is responsible to Vice President and Dean of Faculty. As a faculty member director participates in all academic affairs. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school. Additional subject field master’s desirable. Several years’ successful administrative experience in college library work. Experience preferred in several aspects of academic library management. Terms: Salary $18,000 to $24,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience. 12-month contract basis, TIAA, other usual benefits. Position open early Spring 1980. Send application and supporting vita to: Dean of Faculty, Ripon College, Ripon, Wl 54971. Ripon College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY.Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener College of Widener University, Chester, PA. Tenure-track position available July 1, 1980. Widener College offers undergraduate programs in the Arts and Sciences, Engineering, Nursing, Management and Applied Economics, and graduate programs in Business Administration, Engineering, and Nursing. The Director is a member of the College Dean’s Council, has full faculty status, serves on faculty committees, and coordinates and directs all library operations and activities. A coordinate relationship exists with Widener University’s Brandywine College and Delaware Law School librarians. The Library is in PALINĘT/OCLC. Requirements: ALA- accredited MLA/MLS; subject master's degree or Ph.D.; six to ten years experience in an academic library with at least five years in progressively responsible administrative capacities; evidence of experience in all major academic library functions. Salary range $22,000 to $28,000; excellent fringe benefits. Application deadline November 30, 1979. Send complete curriculum vitae, three references including phone numbers, placement file if available, and other supporting documents to Professor Lawrence P. Buck, Chair, Librarian Search Committee, Widener College, Chester, PA 19013. An equal-opportunity, affirmative-action employer.

GENERAL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN:To serve the humanities and social sciences reference needs of patrons; assists in providing group instruction, information retrieval service and participates in development of the Humanities and Social Sciences Collection. MLS from ALA-accredited Library School plus Master’s Degree in Social Sciences/Humanities field of study or one or two years of relevant reference experience in an academic library. Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written forms. Must work some evenings and weekends. Excellent benefits; salary: $13,950-15,345. Send resume including work history, salary requirements, examples of written works and letters of reference from at least three persons having knowledge of your professional qualifications to: Eileen Holahan, The Johns Hopkins University, 146 Garland Hall, 34th and Charles Streets, Baltimore, MD 21218. EEO-M/F

HEAD BIO-AGRICULTURAL LIBRARIAN.The University of California, Riverside Library is seeking a creative, dynamic person for the position of Head, Bio-Agricultural Library. The position will be responsible for managing the Bio-Agricultural Reference, Circulation, Reserve and Interlibrary Loan functions as well as participating in the overall collection development network as a chief bibliographer for the Bio-Agricultural Sciences. The Bio-Agricultural Collection is approximately 110,000 volumes. As a department head and member of the University Librarians Cabinet the incumbent will assist the University Librarian in formulating, administering and evaluating library policies and programs, preparing and justifying budget proposals and preparing reports and analyses for Campus, Universitywide and external agencies. An exciting and challenging opportunity for a person concerned and interested in Life Sciences and the management of informational science in this field. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent. Substantial supervisory experience and experience in a Life Sciences or Academic Library required. Demonstrated administrative ability and skill in communicating effectively with faculty, students, staff and campus administration. SALARY RANGE: $15,840-$29,496. Appointment level: $15,840- $21,276. Position available June 1, 1979. UCR Library serves 4,500 graduate and undergraduate students, 26 Ph.D. programs, has over 915,000 volumes. 24 Academic Librarians and approximately 95 staff support the Library. Riverside is a community of 150,000 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Send resume and list of three professional references to Eleanor Montague, University Librarian, University of California, Riverside, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92521. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

HEAD COLLECTION AND ACQUISITIONS SERVICE.Position revised and search exteńded. Qualifications: MLS from ALA- accredited library school, professional library experience in acquisitions and/or collection development, and demonstrated administrative ability required; experience and/or knowledge of budgeting and automated library systems highly desirable;, minimum of 5 years professional library experience preferred. Responsibilities include merging the existing collection development and acquisitions departments, and administering the new collection and acquisitions service, totaling 5.5 librarians and 16 classified staff, plus student assts. Also: administration of $1.9 million unallocated book budget (an increase of $184,000); liaison with faculty and other library departments; active participation in automation of library functions, including acquisitions; formulation of collection policies. 12 month contract, salary $20,034-$23,744, faculty status, state retirement or TIAA/CREF, 22 days vacation. Position available January 1980; closing date for applications, Nov. 1, 1979. Send letter of application addressing all of the qualifications listed above, a resume, and the names of 3 references to Constance Corey, Acting Assistant University Librarian, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281. An EEO/'Affirmative Action Employer.

HEAD LIBRARIAN.Responsible for day-to-day operation of the Academy of Natural Sciences Library: 180,000 volumes, 3000 serials, 200,000-piece archival collection, significant rare book collection, staff of 7 (3 professional). Administer technical services, personnel, computerization projects, space planning, book and serial selection, exchange program. Included is long range planning, liaison with staff and administration, program planning, development. Qualifications: Accredited MLS, experience in biological sciences, 2 languages including German, ,5 years progressively responsible experience, some years of supervisory experience. Salary Range: $15,000-$ 18,000. Contact: George M. Davis, Chair, Search Committee, Academy of Natural Sciences, 19th and the Parkway, Philadelphia, PA 19103. Tel. (215) 299-1132.

HEAD LIBRARIAN.The Technology Campus, University of Arkansas is seeking a qualified person to head a relatively small but important library servicing the Graduate Institute of Technology, the U of A Division of Continuing Education and the Industrial Research and Extension Center. The library is located in Little Rock, Arkansas and subscribes to more than 400 technical journals and has a collection in excess of 18,000 volumes. The person for this position will be responsible for the administrative and professional functions of the library including management of a budget and coordinating the activities of one full-time staff member and part-time assistants. Qualifications desired are a M.S. in Library Science plus professional experience in an academic library. Position offers 12 month appointment with salary between $11,000-$ 13,000 depending on qualifications. TIAA/CREF and many other fringe benefits. Position open August 15, 1979. Send application and resume to: J. W. Fredrickson, Director, Graduate Institute of Technology, P.O. Box 3017, Little Rock, AR 72203. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES.Search reopened for a dynamic individual to develop and administer Audiovisual Services Department of a major academic health sciences library. Position reports to Assistant Director for Public Services and is responsible for expanding the library’s audiovisual services to its five professional schools and hospital, including liaison work with faculty and students, collections development, and planning. Responsibilities include extension work with North Carolina AHEC audiovisual production units to provide consultation on technical problems. New library building now under construction will contain a large audiovisual services center. Library has a staff of over 40, including 18 professionals, and fosters atmosphere conducive to professional growth. Media experience in an academic library setting and a master's degree in media or library science (ALA-accredited) required. Demonstrated administrative ability and skill in public relations work highly desirable. Knowledge of AV production techniques desirable. Position open September 1, 1979. Starting salary $14,000 to $20,000, depending on qualifications. Send letter of application and curriculum vitae to Samuel Hitt, Director, Health Sciences Library, 223 H, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Deadline for applications November 1, 1979. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

HEAD OF INTERLIBRARY LOAN AND REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.The University of California, Riverside, Library is seeking a dynamic individual to head the Interlibrary Loan office and serve approximately one-third time on the General Reference desk. Responsibilities for these two assignments are: (1) complete administration and operation of the Interlibrary Loan services with two assistants; cooperation with the Science Libraries Interlibrary Loan service; participation in Universitywide ILL committees; and (2) information and reference service, primarily in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The assignment also includes participation in a variety of other Library, University and professional activities. This appointment offers a challenging assignment for an individual interested in the changing field of resource sharing and reference services. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent with solid background in Humanities and/or Social Sciences and in modern Western European languages, required. Training and/or experience in bibliographic searching and reference essential. ILL experience in academic or research library desirable. SALARY RANGE: $12,924-$16,584. Appointment level: $12,924-$14,268. Position available September 1, 1979. UCR is a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The Library serves 4,500 graduate and undergraduate students, 26 Ph.D. programs, has over 950,000 volumes. Staff of 34 Librarians and other professionals and approximately 95 support staff. Riverside is a community of 150,000, 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Send resume and list of three professional references to Eleanor Montague, University Librarian, University of California, Riverside, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92507. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

HEAD OF SERIALS.Administers and supervises staff of six. Responsible for planning, organizing, staffing, directing, coordinating, reporting, and budgeting. Responsibilities include serial records, binding, cataloging, and exchange. Serves on committees. Other duties as assigned by the Assistant University Librarian for Technical Services. MLS, minimum of three years experience, one year supervisory, knowledge of AACR, LC and on-line systems. $14,500+. 12-month contract. Available immediately. Send resume, three references, and credentials by September 30, 1979 to Norman R. Pearson, Wright State University Library, Dayton, OH 45435. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

HEAD, TECHNICAL PROCESSING DEPARTMENT.The University of California, Riverside, Library is seeking an experienced manager to head its Technical Processing Department. The Department has a staff of over 45 Librarians and Library Assistants organizationally structured into four units: (1) Bibliographic Searching and Bindery/Processing; (2) Acquisitions and Serials check-in; (3) Cataloging; and (4) Bibliographic Records Maintenance. The Department processes approximately 40,000 volumes per year, using OCLC for searching, cataloging and label preparations. Under the general review of the University Librarian, the Head has two primary responsibilities: (1) management of the total departmental operation; and (2) participation as an active member of the University Librarian’s Cabinet, the management team of the Library. Additionally, the position supports other library, Universitywide, and professional commitments. UCR offers this as an exciting and challenging assignment in a progressive Academic and Research Library. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS or equivalent. Progressively increasing experience in management and supervision of technical processing units within a large Academic or Research Library required. Background in automated processing systems preferred. Knowledge of foreign languages desirable. Demonstrated administrative ability and skill in communicating effectively with faculty, students, staff, and campus administration. SALARY RANGE: $18,588- $29,496. Appointment range: $18,588-$22,788. Position available October 1, 1979. UCR is a member of the Association of Research Libraries. The Library serves 4,500 graduate and undergraduate students, 26 Ph.D. programs, has over 950,000 volumes. Staff of 34 Librarians and other professionals and approximately 95 support staff. Riverside is a community of 150,000 60 miles east of Los Angeles. Send resume and list of three professional references to Eleanor Montague, University Librarian, University of California, Riverside, P.O. Box 5900, Riverside, CA 92507. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER.

INFORMATION MANAGEMENT:Assistant Professor, to begin 1 July 1980 or by arrangement. Desired qualifications: expertise in one or more of: data processing, information storage and retrieval techniques, systems analysis, records management, database management; interest in applications in extra-library contexts; teaching ability; relevant practical experience,- doctorate or comparable evidence of research ability. $15,100-19,700 per annum for 9 month contract. Upward revision possible by time of appointment. Revised salary schedule not yet available (27 July 1979); ca. 13% increase approved. Inquiries by 1 November 1979 to Patrick Wilson, Chairperson, Search Committee, School of Library and Information Studies, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

LIBRARIAN.The Rhode Island Historical Society, Providence, Rhode Island, to direct a staff of ten professionals and nonprofessionals, administer a departmental budget, and a major historical research collection comprised of printed materials, manuscripts, and graphics. Requirements: MLS degree with a M.A. degree in history, preferred. Salary: $13,000 to $14,000, medical and pension benefits. Direct inquiries to Search Committee, 52 Power Street, Providence, Rl 02906. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

LIBRARIAN. CATALOGER.Responsible for cataloging & processing of original/OCLC-shared cataloging of monographs, serials, non-print materials & cataloging maintenance. ALA-accredited MLS, significant current cataloging experience in academic library, working knowledge of AACR, DDC, LC subject headings, OCLC format required. Salary commensurate with experience; salary negotiable from a $15,000 base for 12 months. Fringe benefits include TIAA-CREF, BC-BS, 22 days vacation/yr., faculty rank, tenure track. Starting date negotiable. Complete application incl. detailed resume by November 1, to: Cataloger Search Committee, Library, Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Pittsburg State is an AA/EEO employer.

LIBRARIAN, CATALOGING HEAD.’Coordinates monographic and serial cataloging using LC system and SOLINET-OCLC. 16,000 items cataloged last year. Many good gift materials to be worked into processing stream. Only 18,000 Deweys left to recatalog. Applicants should be able to continue our departmental adjustments toward higher productivity. Have at least 8 years professional experience (at more than one institution). Have proven supervisory ability. Read two modern European languages. Willingness to help in bibliographical instruction program. MSLS from ALA-accredited school, with 2nd master’s desirable. Library building new. Typical college town and 50 miles from Savannah. Salary $15,000-17,000 depending on experience. EOAA employer. Now available. Start January 2. Apply by November 10 to Ms. E. E. Brown, Associate Director (Services), Georgia Southern College Library, Statesboro, GA 30458.

LIBRARIAN REFERENCE.Search reopened. Kenyon College, Gambier, Ohio. Position available now. Reference Librarian experienced in general reference work with academically selected liberal arts undergraduates. Prefer strong science background in order to balance subject specialization of staff. ALA-accredited MLS required. Two to five years directly applicable experience essential, including demonstrated ability to design and implement bibliographic instruction programs. Foreign language capability also highly desirable. Duties: general reference responsibilities with week-end and evening assignments during academic sessions, bibliographic instruction, and participation in collection building and public services planning. Salary: $16,000 range for twelve months, depending upon qualifications. Applicants should be willing, when requested, to document achievement and to supply three references directly concerned with professional employment. Send detailed resume before September 30, 1979 to.- William T. Dameron, Librarian, Chalmers Memorial Library, Kenyon College, Gambler, OH 43022. Kenyon College is an equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN-SERIALS CATALOGER.(Librarian I—$10,000- $16,000). The University of Georgia Libraries is seeking a librarian to perform original and copy cataloging of serials and incomplete monographic sets in English and European languages for the Main, Science, and branch collections. Qualifications Required: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; two years cataloging experience, including original cataloging, in an academic or research library; Library of Congress classification experience; working knowledge of Germanic and Romance languages; and a broad subject background. Preferred: Serials cataloging experience; in-depth knowledge of German; and strong background in the sciences. Desired: OCLC cataloging experience. The position will be available January 2, 1980, and will not be filled unless suitable candidates are found. Salary will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. Please send letter of application, resume, and names of three references to: Bonnie Jackson Clemens, Personnel Librarian, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA 30602. Applications must be received by October 1, 1979. An equal opportunity/affirmative action institution.

LIBRARY.The Director of Library Services position, beginning January 1980 or earlier. Graduate degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited school, MLA certification, and demonstrated administrative and supervisory ability, with a minimum of five years of successful service in a health sciences library. Salary in the 20’s. Curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to Daniel A. Hussar, Ph.D., Dean of Faculty, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Science. 43rd Street and Kingsessing Mall, Philadelphia, PA 19104. Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.

MANAGEMENT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Northwestern University Library. Search reopened. Specializes in reference and outreach services to Graduate School of Management faculty and students. Provides general social sciences and humanities reference services. Participates in activities of two departments: Management Services (3 librarians) and reference (7 FTE librarians). MLS from accredited library school and reading knowledge of modern western foreign language required. Academic background in Social Sciences and master's degree in relevant discipline highly desirable. Some experience in academic reference service or business reference desirable. Hiring range: $11,800-12,800, depending on qualifications. Open September 1, 1979. Send letter of application and resume and forward personal credential file including transcripts and references by September 30 to Virginia Freyre, Personnel Office, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An equal opportunity employer.

MARC PROGRAMMER/LIBRARIAN.We are looking for an experienced MARC II Programmer/Librarian to develop software, to produce catalog cards from the Library of Congress MARC II tapes. Also must set up system to maintain MARC database. Programming to be done on IBM 360-370 equipment in PL-1. Position requires programmer with considerable amount of free time from regular occupation to devote to developing this complex system. $20 per hour minimum based on experience. Please send qualifications and references on work done to: Placement Service Box 91, ACRL/ALA, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago IL 60611.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.General reference desk service, bibliographer for two or three teaching departments, rotating schedule involving some evenings and weekends, assist in library orientation and instruction. Master's degree in L.S. from an ALA-accredited library school. Interest, training or experience in government documents and/or business and economics desirable. 9-month, September-May Civil Service appointment. Salary: $11,052- $14,310. Starting date: 1 November 1979. Send inquiries by September 30 to University of Minnesota, Library and Learning Resources Service, Donald J. Pearce, Director, Duluth, MN 55812. The University of Minnesota, Duluth, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (BILINGUAL).One position with 1/2-time subject reference: responsible for expansion, organization and service of Chicano Resource Center, a multi-media collection of materials concerning the Chicano, California, Mexico, and the Southwestern U.S. 1/2-time general reference: includes library instruction assignments. MLS from an accredited institution required. Must be fluent in Spanish and English with extensive background in Chicano studies. Preference given for experience in academic reference service; production and use of multi-media materials; public relations. Appointment, November 15, 1979, as Assistant Librarian ($12,144—$ 16,716) or Senior Assistant Librarian ($14,112- $19,488) dependent on qualifications. Apply by October 1, 1979, to Patricia L. Bril, Chair, Readers' Services Department Recruitment Committee, California State University, Fullerton, Library, P.O. Box 4150, Fullerton, CA 92634. An equal opportunity, Title IX employer.

SERIALS CATALOGER.Assist in establishing policies. Perform original descriptive and subject cataloging and classification—English and foreign languages. Assist in compiling reports. Assist in checkin, payments, renewals, and binding. Reclassify and recatalog as needed. Supervisory role as needed. Responsible for union list of serials. Special projects. MLS, experience preferred. Knowledge of AACR, LC and on-line systems. $11,000+. 12-month contract. Available immediately. Send resume, three references, and credentials by October 15, 1979 to Norman R. Pearson, Wright State University Library, Dayton, OH 45435. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARIAN.University of California Berkeley. Direct operations of a busy undergraduate library and small media center with open stack collection of 160,000 volumes and 500 periodicals and a staff of over 40 FTE. Participate in library wide policy-making activities, coordinate activities of dynamic staff oriented toward quality public service, plan long-range programs and set priorities. Requires accredited MLS degree, demonstrated commitment to undergraduate library service, to participative management and staff development, and successful and increasingly responsible management experience. Full job description will be mailed on request. Salary in the $15,000 to $22,000 plus per annum range depending on qualifications. Send resume including names of professional references by 30 September 1979 to: William E. Wenz, Personnel Officer, Room 447, General Library, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

UNIVERSITY ARCHIVIST AND CURATOR OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS.Responsible for administration and development of rare book and manuscript collections now emphasizing regional and local history, 20th century English, American, and Irish literature, modern American philosophy, and theater. Appraises and retains university records with administrative, legal, or historical value. Participates in library policy-making and planning committees. Reports to Dean of Library Affairs; as fiscal officer has responsibility for Division’s budget and expenditures. Minimum qualifications include: M.A. degree in humanities, social sciences, or library science; seven years experience in Special Collections (Archives/ Manuscripts/Rare Books); knowledge of grant processes and donor relations; and a record of scholarly and professional activities, including published research. Preferred qualifications include: additional graduate work in fields collected by Morris Library Special Collections; four years appropriate administrative experience; and knowledge of flat paper and book conservation. 12 month appointment. Tenure track position; rank dependent on experience and qualifications. Minimum salary $20,000 for assistant professor, $25,000 for associate or full professor. Benefits include University Retirement System of Illinois, state-paid life and medical insurance, 25 vacation days, 11 holidays, 60 calendar days sick leave per year. Position available August 1, 1979. Send resume and references by September 30, 1979 to Mary E. Janzen, Search Committee, Special Collections, Morris Library, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale, Carbondale, IL 62901, (618) 453-2516. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

UNIVERSITY BIBLIOGRAPHER.Experienced scholar/librarian with managerial ability to direct Bibliographic Services Department in a research library of 2,400,000 volumes and annual materials expenditures exceeding $2,000,000. Directs collection development, supervises selection procedures, and serves as library's principal representative with faculty and neighboring university libraries. Requires collection development or related experience in a research library. Advanced degrees and publications desirable. Salary of $22,000 or more depending on qualifications. Send resume and names of three references by October 1, 1979 to Joseph Jerz, Assistant University Librarian, Wilson Library 024A, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. An Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer.

VICE PRESIDENT FOR INFORMATION RESOURCES.Benham- Blair & Affiliates, Inc., architects, engineers and consultants based in Oklahoma City, is seeking a Vice President for Information Resources and Director of the Information Resource Center. Successful applicants must have a BA/BS in science or engineering, and MLS or equivalent in library/information center, MBA background desirable; 2-3 years experience in corporate information related activities and one year corporate library administrative experience or equivalent; knowledge and experience with online searching. microfilms and computerized applications. Responsibilities include direction and overall development of corporate information resource center. Minimum salary: $27,500, start as soon as possible. Complete job description available upon request. Send resume and names of at least three references by December 1, 1979 to Richard Spang, Corporate Vice President for Administration, P.O. Box 20400, Oklahoma City, OK 73156. Benham-Blair is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.

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