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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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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.
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ARCHITECTURE BRANCH LIBRARIAN.Arizona State University. Available January, 1980. Qualifications: ALA-accredited M.L.S., demonstrated administrative ability and professional library experience required. Desire background (preferably graduate degree) in one of the following: architecture, art history, planning or design- related discipline. Salary: $16,430 minimum. 12-month contract, 22 days’ vacation, other benefits. Librarian is responsible for the programs of the Howe Library of Architecture, Planning and Design Science, for supervision of the staff (1 library assistant and 1.6 FTE student employees), for collection development, and is the liaison with the college and the main library. Send letter of application addressing the qualifications listed above, a resumé, and the names of three references to Constance Corey, Acting Assistant University Librarian, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, no later than 1 November. Arizona State University is an EEO/affirmative action employer.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES.Required: doctoral degree or advanced candidacy in library science or subject field, ALA-accredited M.L.S., experience in public services (including computer-assisted). Faculty appointment. To manage all public service areas/coordinate activities of four professionals and their assistants. Minimal salary $17,500 to 19,000. Apply to L. Miles Raisig, Director, Mary Livermore Library, Pembroke State University, Pembroke, NC 28372. Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Constituent of Univ. North Carolina.
ASSISTANT CATALOGER.Librarian, Assistant Catalog, University of the Pacific, Stockton. Search reopened. Duties: descriptive and subject cataloging (principally) monographs. Participates in other cataloging activities, including catalog maintenance. Some reference work. Required: ALA-accredited M.L.S.; 2-3 years LC cataloging experience, plus M.A. or equivalent for an appointment with tenure. Preferred: subject specialization in the physical sciences; experience with on-line cataloging data base (RLIN) desirable; Languages: Spanish, German, or French. Salary $15,000 or higher depending on experience and qualifications. Faculty status and full benefits. Twelve-month appointment. Send letter of application, resumé, and names of 3-4 references by November 15, 1979, to: Hiram L. Davis, Director of Libraries, University of the Pacific, Stockton, CA 95211.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR INFORMATION SERVICES.Responsible to Director for administering, directing, and financially managing five divisions of reference service: General Reference, Science, Documents, Computer-Aided Reference and Non-Print, as well as Library Instructional Services. Staff of 45 FTE, 15 of whom are professionals. Position requires interaction with academic community, teaching faculty, and students. Assists in the coordination of collection development. M.L.S. from ALA-accredited school. Second master's degree in educational technology desirable or a positive orientation toward technology. Public service experience and five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in large academic library. Salary and status commensurate with qualifications, minimum $22,000. Twenty-five days’ vacation, TIAA/CREF (U pays 12.1 percent; employee 2.1 percent), health insurance paid, additional fringe benefits. Send letter of application and resumé naming three references to: Winnifred Margetts, Personnel Officer, 328 Marriott Library, University of Utah Libraries, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Deadline for application October 31, 1979. The University of Utah is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
CATALOGER.Responsibilities: Subject headings, classification numbers, and descriptive cataloging. Original cataloging. OCLC terminal operation. Assist in maintenance of card catalog. Cataloging nonprint material. Requirements: Accredited M.L.S. Experience in cataloging, OCLC desirable. Application deadline: October 31, 1979. Position open now. Salary: $10,680+ depending on qualifications and experience. Send resumé, both undergraduate and graduate transcripts, placement folder and two separate letters of reference to: George N. Hartje, Pickier Memorial Library, Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO 63501. EO/AAE.
CATALOGER.Nonprint materials in all formats according to AACR 2 and LC classification. Qualifications: Accredited M.L.S., at least one year of nonprint cataloging experience and reading knowledge of at least one foreign language. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience with a minimum of $12,750 per year. Submit resumé to Maureen S. Schechter, Personnel Officer, University of Maryland Libraries, College Park, MD 20742.
CATALOG LIBRARIAN.Arizona State University. Available January 1980. Qualifications: ALA-accredited M.L.S.; ability to work with foreign languages; familiarity with original monographic and serial cataloging and with the LC classification system; background in the fine arts or humanities. Knowledge of an automated catalog support system helpful. Entry level position: salary $13,144, 12-month contract, 22 days' vacation, other benefits. Duties include original cataloging of monographs and serials in generalia; philosophy, psychology and religion; art and architecture; training, supervision and revision of two para professionals and one FTE student assistant. Send letter of application addressing all of the qualifications listed above, a resumé, and the names of three references to Constance Corey, Acting Assistant University Librarian, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, no later than 1 November. Arizona State University is an EEO/affirmative action employer.
CHIEF, LIBRARY EDUCATION AND INFORMATION DEPARTMENT.To head a team of library faculty and staff responsible for audiovisuals, reference, on-line bibliographic searching, and collection development. This unit is to become responsive to campus- wide needs for library orientation, formal course development, and instruction. Position is one of three department heads reporting to the Director. M.L.S., MLA certification, minimum five years experience required, reflecting competencies in librarianship, administration, and education. Audiovisual experience preferred. Starting December, 1979. Salary: Approximately $20,000. Faculty rank (depending on qualifications). Apply to: Thomas G. Basler, Director of Libraries, Medical College of Georgia, Augusta, GA 30912.
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 M.L.S. 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 October 31, 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.The University of Northern Colorado Libraries are seeking candidates for the position of Coordinator of the Laboratory School Library. Ability to communicate and work with all ages, to plan, develop, and administer the total program of the school library media center with a K-12 student body and faculty. Interact with university students and faculty in childrens literature, educational media, and methods classes. Position requires meeting with all elementary children K-5 each week for instruction, storytelling, literature appreciation, and, on demand, library usage instruction for middle school and high school classes. Responsibilities include the creation of instructional programs acquisition, preparation and organization of media, circulation, distribution, and maintenance of all materials and equipment. Contributes to in-service programs, curriculum committees, study groups at grade, subject, and department levels. Subject librarian responsibilities in the field of elementary education. Bachelor’s degree in subject area: Master’s degree in educational media with certification in library media K-12. Minimum of 3 years in school library work, including work with handicapped children. Twelve-month salary from $14,750 to $16,458, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Faculty rank, 20 work-days’ vacation, faculty travel assistance; generous sick leave. The university partially pays health and life insurance premiums, as well as contributing to the retirement program. Contact: Thomas Peischl, Administrative Librarian, University of Northern Colorado, James A. Michener Library, Greeley, CO 80639; (303) 351-2601. Applications must be postmarked no later than November 1, 1979.
DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY.Wolfgram Memorial Library, Widener College of Widener University, Chester, Pennsylvania. Tenuretrack 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 PALINET/OCLC. Requirements: ALA- accredited M.L.A./M.L.S.; subject master’s degree or Ph.D.; six to ten years’ expereince 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, Chairman, Librarian Search Committee, Widener College, Chester, PA 19013. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
DIRECTOR OF WILS/WLC NETWORK.The Council of Wisconsin Librarians, Inc. (COWL), is seeking a Director for its WILS/WLC (Wisconsin Interlibrary Loan Service/Wisconsin Library Consortium) Network. The director is responsible for the administration, development and management of a statewide library cooperative network with resource sharing and OCLC components. Overall responsibilities include planning, budgeting, implementing, coordinating, evaluating and monitoring network services and operations. Staff of 8. FTE and 30 part-time student assistants. COWL, a not-for-profit organization composed of representatives of all types of libraries in the state, has a contractual agreement with University of Wisconsin-Madison, which places position under direct supervision of UW-Madison Director of Libraries and director is an employee of that institution. Qualifications include M.L.S. from accredited library school, four years of professional experience, and demonstrated successful performance in positions of progressively greater administrative responsibility. The director shall have an extensive knowledge of librarianship, with interest in all types of libraries and library networks. Previous relevant experiences should include: budgeting, various funding activities, program planning and implementation, library automation and/or library networking. Good management skills, the ability to communicate and coordinate effectively both in oral and in written expression, and the ability to foster good interpersonal relations with local, state, regional, and national groups are essential qualities. Salary range $24,000- $30,000. Deadline for applications 7 November 1979. Send letter of application, vita, and the names of three references to: Chairperson, COWL Search Committee, 464 Memorial Library, 728 State Street, Madison, Wl 53706. An AA/EEO employer.
HEAD CATALOGER.Administer all activities in University Library Catalog Department consisting of five professionals and six nonprofessionals. Supervise cataloging of materials on OCLC using the Dewey decimal classification. Serve on Library Administrative Council and other committees at request of university librarian. Demonstrated qualities of leadership and administrative competence. ALA-accredited M.L.S. and catalog department experience in medium or large library required. Initial appointment with faculty rank of instructor with advancement to assistant professor at end of first year, if merited. Health and accident insurance, free life insurance. TIAA and state retirement plan. Forty-hour week, 22 working days' vacation, 8 holidays. Salary: $14,760-$18,000. Position reopened for appointment January 1, 1980. No applications accepted after December 1, 1979. Send application with names of three references to Roscoe Rouse, University Librarian, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
HEAD, CATALOG MANAGEMENT.Working with Northwestern's automated processing system, N0TIS-3, oversees section of 9 permanent non professional and 10+ hourly staff. Responsible for: Maintenance and editing of the main public card catalogs and shelflist, including associated maintenance of the on-line data base; transfers and withdrawals; added copies and volumes; marking new and reprocessed volumes with marks of ownership, pockets, security devices, etc. Assists in planning for the anticipated closing of the card catalogs and the implementation of the on-line catalog. Requirements: Master's degree from accredited library school, two years’ experience in library technical services, preferably in cataloging or catalog maintenance in connection with an automated system. Proven organizational and supervisory capabilities. Demonstrated ability to work with foreign languages. Hiring range: $13,000-$15,000. Open: September 1, 1979. Applications accepted through October. Send letter of application and resumé and forward credentials file and/or letters of reference to: Benjamin Jacobson, Personnel Office, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
HEAD, CATALOGING DEPARTMENT.Search reopened. The University of Saskatchewan Library invites applications for the Head of Cataloging who reports directly to the Assistant Director of Libraries for Technical Services. The library is seeking an experienced cataloger to manage and direct staff responsible for cataloging and classifying library materials for the library system. The department is part of a centralized technical services operation and is highly automated. It serves a main library and 8 branches. QUALIFICATIONS: an accredited library degree, knowledge of AACR and LC classification, several years of experience in an academic library and demonstrated supervisory and administrative ability. The position is open until filled and will be filled at the rank of Librarian III. Librarians are members of the Faculty Association. The current salary range is $19,319 to $24,093 (currently under negotiation). Applicants should send a complete resumé and the names of at least three references to: J. D. Teskey, Library Personnel Officer, Main Library, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA S7N 0W0.
HEAD COLLECTION AND ACQUISITIONS SERVICE.Position revised and search extended. Qualifications: M.L.S. from ALA- accredited library school, professional library experience in acquisitions añd/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. Twelvemonth 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 resumé, 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 OF ACQUISITIONS.Supervises 6 staff. Responsible for: planning, organizing, staffing, directing, reporting, budgeting; bibliographic searching including use of OCLC terminal; expense control; serial, monograph and nonprint acquisition; and domestic, foreign, and antiquarian book trade publications. M.L.S.‚ minimum of 3 years experience, 1 year supervisory, knowledge of AACR, LC and on-line systems. $14,500+. Twelve-month contract. Available immediately. Send resumé, three references, and credentials by November 1, 1979, to: Normam R. Pearson, Wright State University Library, Dayton, OH 45435. EEO/AAE.
HEAD OF AUDIOVISUAL SERVICES.Search reopened for a dynamic individual to develop and administer Audiovisual Services Department of a major 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, collection 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 more than 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 MUSIC LIBRARIAN.University of Arizona Library. Position available January, 1980. Responsible for the operations of a branch music collection containing 36,000 scores, 22,000 pieces of sheet music, 20,000 records and various other nonbook materials supporting the teaching and research needs of the university community. Supervises staff of 6, including 1 professional librarian. ALA- accredited library degree, 3 years experience in a music library and demonstrated supervisory ability required. Strong academic background in music with considerable course work in nonperforming areas such as music history preferred. Knowledge of German or French and the ability to speak Spanish helpful. Salary range $16,000-$ 19,000. Faculty status, 12-month appointment, 22 days’ vacation, fringe benefits. Send resumé by November 15, 1979, including list of three references to: W. David Laird, University Librarian, Main Library, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ 85721. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIAN.Search reopened. The University of Saskatchewan Library invites applications for the position of Health Sciences Librarian which reports directly to the Associate Librarian. The Health Sciences Librarian is responsible for the public service operations of the Health Science Branch Library whose primary users are the Colleges of Dentistry, Medicine, and Nursing. Duties will include collection development, liaison work, supervision of 1 librarian and 6 library assistants, as well as other administrative duties involved in the operation of a branch library with a collection of more than 80,000 volumes and an acquisitions budget of approximately $150,000. The successful candidate will have a degree from an ALA-accredited School of librarianship; persons with an undergraduate degree in the biological or life sciences will be given preference. Candidates must have at least 3 to 5 years of library experience, including significant experience in a health science or special library and demonstrated supervisory and administrative ability. Furthermore, candidates should have experience with or knowledge of computer-based information retrieval systems. A commitment to profess'onal growth should be indicated by membership in appropriate professional associations. The position is open until filled and will be filled at the rank of Librarian III. Librarians are members of the Faculty Association. The current salary range is $19,319 to $24,093 (currently under .negotiation). Applicants should send a complete resumé and the names of at least three references to: J. D. Teskey, Library Personnel Officer, The Library, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, CANADA S7N 0W0.
HUMANITIES COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN.Arizona State University. Available January, 1980. Qualifications: ALA- accredited M.L.S.; background in two or more of the following fields; literature, philosophy, classics, arts, music, religion; five years' professional library experience, preferably as a subject specialist. Salary: $13,144-$17,400, 12-month contract, 22 days' vacation, other benefits. Duties include general collection development functions with specific responsibility for humanities: writing collection guidelines, identifying areas requiring assessment, monitoring approval plans, evaluating order requests, advising library subject specialists. Collection development librarians are members of Collection and Acquisitions Service but also contribute 10 hours a week at the general reference desk. Send letter of application addressing the qualifications listed above, a resumé, and the names of three references to Constance Corey, Acting Assistant University Librarian, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85281, no later than 1 November. Arizona State University is an EEO/ affirmative action employer.
INSTRUCTOR, ASSISTANT BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN.Work under the direction of the head of the Biological Sciences Division. Major responsibilities include assisting in selecting and organizing material in biological sciences collection, providing reference service to users, supervising area staff, assisting in planning future activities, and performing computer-assisted bibliographic searches for faculty and graduate students using DIALOG, BRS, and MEDLINE. Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school; bachelors or master's degree in life sciences, or ample experience in life sciences field. Health and accident insurance, free life insurance. TIAA and state retirement plan. Forty-hour week, 22 working days' vacation, and 8 holidays. Opportunity to work toward advanced degree. Salary: $10,500-$12,000. Position open December 1, 1979. No applications accepted after November 1, 1979. Send applications with names of three references to Roscoe Rouse, University Librarian, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74074. An Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
LIBRARIAN. CATALOGER.Responsible for cataloging and processing of original/OCLC-shared cataloging of monographs, serials, nonprint materials and cataloging maintenance. ALA-accredited M.L.S., 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 resumé 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. M.S.L.S. from ALA- accredited school, with second master’s degree desirable. Library building new. Typical college town and 50 miles from Savannah. Salary $15,000-17,000 depending on experience. EO/AA employer. Now available. Start January 2. Apply by November 10 to E. E. Brown, Associate Director (Services), Georgia Southern College Library, Statesboro, GA 30458.
LIBRARIAN, HEAD, CHEMISTRY LIBRARY.Responsible for management of a library of 40,000 volumes in the subjects of biochemistry, chemistry and microbiology with a staff of three. Qualifications: ALA-accredited M.L.S., at least 3 years of successful experience in science libraries, knowledge of life science subjects desirable. Salary commensurate with qualifications with minimum of $17,000. Submit applications to Maureen S. Schechter, Personnel Officer, University of Maryland Libraries, College Park, MD 20742. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
LIBRARY INTERN.The University of Northern Colorado Libraries are seeking candidates for the position of Library Intern. Incumbent in this professional position will get the opportunity to learn all facets of library operations including public services, technical services, and administration. Exposure in public services includes reference, circulation, government documents, multimedia, and inter- library loan. Technical service work includes acquisition, serials, and cataloging. Administration experience would include experience ranging from learning daily procedures to long-range planning. Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school required. Anyone holding a professional position since receipt of degree is ineligible for this position. Twelve-month salary will be $12,000. This is a two-year temporary position with possible renewal for one more year only. Twenty (20) days’ paid vacation, generous sick leave. The university partially pays health and life insurance premiums, as well as contributing to the retirement program. Contact: Thomas Peischl, Administrative Librarian, James A. Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639; (303) 351-2601. Applications must be postmarked no later than November 1, 1979.
MARC PROGRAMMER/LIBRARIAN.We are looking for an experi enced 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 data base. 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.
MEDICAL LIBRARIAN.(Associate Librarian) open immediately. Position divided between reference and cataloging, responsible to heads of respective sections. Duties: general reference, Medline and related data base searching, tours and users education; on-line LC—AACR cataloging and classification using RUN. Qualifications: M.L.S. or equivalent; medical bibliography; substantial background in basic and clinical medical sciences; 2 years’ experience as on-line search analyst; preferably also cataloging experience. Substantial benefits. Salary range: $14,000-$16,500 depending on experience. Write to: Peter Stangl, Director, Lane Medical Library, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA 94305. Stanford is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
MONOGRAPHIC CATALOGER.Search reopened. Under the supervision of the Senior Cataloger, does original cataloging and classification of monographic materials, including microforms, and establishes uniform titles. Assists with the more difficult partial copy cataloging for OCLC input. Department catalogs a total of 25,000 titles (40,000 volumes) annually, of which, approximately 2,000 titles are cataloged originally. 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: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited Library School. Facility with the German language essential. Candidates with a working knowledge of additional European languages and prior cataloging experience in a medium or large research library are preferred. This experience should include familiarity with AACR'and LC cataloging practices, LC classification and subject headings, and a working knowledge of OCLC and MARC tagging. Salary and Rank: Rank and Salary commensurate with education and experience. Recruitment range: $12,000-$ 15,000. Twelve-months’ appointment; sick leave and annual leave at 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 rate = 3%). Contact: Jean Whalen, Personnel Librarian, University Library, Room 109, State University of New York at Albany, 1400 Washington Ave., Albany, NY 12222. Inquiries should be received by October 31, 1979. The University at Albany is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Applications from women, minorities, and handicapped are especially welcome.
REFERENCE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN.Guilford College, a Quaker institution in Greensboro, North Carolina, is seeking a Reference and Bibliographic Instruction Librarian beginning January 1, 1980. ALA-accredited M.L.S., understanding of academic libraries (including 2 years professional experience), and demonstrated ability to relate effectively to college-level faculty in a bibliographic instruction program required. Additional graduate degree (Ph.D. preferred) in subject area highly desirable. Salary $10,000-$12,000 for 12 months. Send letter of interest and resumé by October 31 to Herbert Poole, Library Director, Guilford College, Greensboro, NC 27410.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.The Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Reference Librarian. Working under the general supervision of the Coordinator of Public Services, this person is responsible for serving the bibliographic, educational, and research needs of the faculty, housestaff, and students in a fast-growing medical center library. Duties include: general reference; performance of on-line bibliographies utilizing MEDLine, Lockheed, and BRS data bases as well as manual bibliographic searches; maintenance of pamphlet files; supervision of interlibrary loan activities; assistance in teaching seminars on the use of biomedical literature; assistance in collection building. Qualifications: (1) master’s from an ALA- accredited library school; (2) minimum of one to two year’s experience in a health-related library; (3) the ability to communicate with the public and present the best image of the library; (4) ability to teach users in library skills and literature; (5) working knowledge of MEDLine and other data bases desirable; (6) bachelor’s degree in life sciences or chemistry preferred. This position is available October 10, 1979. Salary: minimum $12,000 and commensurate with related experience. Send resumé and no less than two references to: Michael D. Sprinkle, Bowman Gray School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, NC 27103. The Bowman Gray School of Medicine of Wake Forest University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Night/Weekend. Position available: Immediately. General reference work with students and faculty; liaison with teaching departments, library instruction and orientation; collection development. Reports to Head Reference Librarian. Faculty rank of instructor. Twelve-month contract. M.L.S. from ALA- accredited library school. Science and technology interest desirable. Entails night and weekend schedules. Minimum salary: $13,420. Please submit letter of intent, resumé, official transcript, and three letters of recommendation. Deadline for applications October 31, 1979. Apply to Library Search Committee, Montana State University, Bozeman, MT 59717; Attention: Alice McClain, Director of Libraries. MSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN.To supervise the acquisitions, cataloging, and processing of all library materials. Some reference and collection development duties. Ability to work with LC and OCLC. M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited school plus 3 years academic library experience. Rank and salary ($9,625-$ 17,112) commensurate with education and experience. Ten-months’ appointment. Send letter of application, resumé, three current references, and transcripts to: Patricia Wheeler, Assistant to the Dean of Faculty, Schenectady County Community College, 78 Washington Ave., Schenectady, NY 12305. Applications close November 5, 1979. Schenectady County Community College is 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 on-line 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 resumé 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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| August: 0 |
| September: 2 |
| October: 1 |
| November: 2 |
| December: 1 |
| 2022 |
| January: 1 |
| February: 0 |
| March: 1 |
| April: 0 |
| May: 2 |
| June: 3 |
| July: 2 |
| August: 1 |
| September: 2 |
| October: 0 |
| November: 1 |
| December: 2 |
| 2021 |
| January: 2 |
| February: 2 |
| March: 2 |
| April: 1 |
| May: 1 |
| June: 1 |
| July: 2 |
| August: 0 |
| September: 0 |
| October: 4 |
| November: 4 |
| December: 2 |
| 2020 |
| January: 2 |
| February: 3 |
| March: 2 |
| April: 0 |
| May: 1 |
| June: 2 |
| July: 3 |
| August: 0 |
| September: 1 |
| October: 1 |
| November: 2 |
| December: 2 |
| 2019 |
| January: 0 |
| February: 0 |
| March: 0 |
| April: 0 |
| May: 0 |
| June: 0 |
| July: 0 |
| August: 5 |
| September: 4 |
| October: 3 |
| November: 0 |
| December: 4 |