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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 Quality older editions, duplicates, unneeded gifts, superseded titles always sought.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.
POSITIONS OPEN
AGRICULTURE/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. (Assistant Librarian rank.) Louisiana State University Libraries. Will participate in delivery of reference services at a combined general/govemment documents service desk, including some evening and weekend hours, in the general instruction program, as well as in departmentand library-wide activities and governance. Will be responsible, individually and as part of a team, for the Libraries’ collections in the field of agriculture and possibly other related fields, including selection, collection analysis, evaluation, and management. Works closely with the faculty and staff of the College of Agriculture and the LSU Agricultural Center, including the Agricultural Experiment Stations to identify needs and establish priorities. Provides subject-specific reference consultation and bibliographic instruction as needed, including instruction in the use of computer-based resources. Individual is expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; undergraduate degree or relevant experience in agriculture or life science; knowledge of traditional and electronic reference resources; strong computer skills; ability to work both independently and collegially in a demanding and rapidly changing environment; excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills; evidence of ability to meet tenure requirements. Preferred: Advanced degree and/or relevant experience in the agricultural or life sciences; familiarity with current bibliographic and reference sources in agriculture and/orthe life sciences; experience in collection development, reference work, and/or bibliographic instruction in an academic library; record of ability to develop and implement effective, innovative public service, instruction, or outreach projects, services, or programs; self-directed learning style; willingness to learn new technologies; demonstrated leadership ability. Salary and Benefits: $29,500 perfiscal year minimum, dependent upon qualifications and experience; 12-month, tenure-track appointment; excellent benefits. Application: Review of applications will begin November 15, 1999, and will continue until position is filled. Candidates should submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, telephone numbers of three references to: Caroline Wire, Assistants Dean, 295 Middleton Library, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Ref. #000397.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. Egan Library, University of Alaska Southeast (UAS) in Juneau, Alaska is accepting applications for an experienced academic librarian for the Assistant Director position. The incumbent, who reports to the Director for Library and Technology Services, will fulfill routine librarian duties such as reference desk, bibliographic instruction, collection development, university committees, etc., in addition to having general day-to-day management responsibilities for library services, including policies, public services, programs, publications (print and electronic), as well as other general administrative responsibilities. The UAS Egan Library, housed in a building completed in 1990, is a dynamic library containing more than 125,000 volumes as well as numerous print and electronic subscriptions and resources. The library is a member of the Capital City Libraries Consortium which includes the public library, the high school library, and the Alaska State Library sharing a fully automated system, and is a member of OCLC. CCL will join other Alaska academic and public libraries in migrating to DRA Taos in Spring 2000. Library staff include 3 other faculty librarians, 9 classified staff, student assistants and the Director. MLS from an ALA-accredited institution and a minimum of seven years of progressively responsible library experience required, at least 3 of which must have been in a supervisory/management position in an academic library. Good reference and instructional skills, and familiarity with both traditional and electronic resources required. A strong commitment to public service as well as excellent communicative, collaborative, analytical, organizational, and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively within the university and library communities are required. Experience with new technologies and serving distant students especially desirable. Position is a faculty position at the assistant/associate professor level, depending on qualifications; salary from $3,555 (assistant professor) to $4,222 (associate professor). Contract is for 9 months with extensions to 11 or 12 months. Position includes excellent benefits package and is covered by the United Academics collective bargaining unit. UAS is regionally accredited and is one of the three universities comprising the University of Alaska system. Send a letter of application, vita, names and phone numbers of at least three professional references to: Personnel, University of Alaska Southeast, 11120 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 90801 -8675 telephone (907) 465-6253. Visit the UAS website at: http:/ www2.jun.alaska.edu/jobs/. Applications must be received by December3, 1999. Applicants needing reasonable accommodations to participate in the application or interview process should contact Personnel Services. Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act. The University of Alaska Southeast is an AA/EEO Employer and Educational Institution.
ASSISTANT LIBRARY DIRECTOR. Lyon College seeks a dynamic, creative, flexible, and service-oriented librarian to join its staff and help provide leadership in a changing environment. Responsibilities of the Assistant Director include coordinating instructional services for aculty, students, and staff; identifying for purchase and promoting use of appropriate electronic resources; overseeing public access computers; maintaining the library home page; coordinating library public relations; assisting with the supervising of reference services; and administering the library in the Library Director’s absence. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library/ Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution; public service experience in a library; familiarity with computer technology and its application to libraries; and good human relations skills. Review of applications will begin November 1,1999. Submit letter of interest, resume, and the addresses and phone numbers of three references to Library Director, Lyon College, P.O. Box 2317, Batesville, AK 72503. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE
ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES. (Faculty status, Tenure Track) Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts invites applicants for a tenure-track position of Assistant Librarian/Head of Technical Services. The candidate will be responsible for the technical service areas of the Library; to review and form policies with the Associate Dean for Library & Information Services with regard to technical services; supervise technical service Librarians; work with vendors and content providers, as well as with computers and networks. MLS from ALA-accredited institution required, supervisory experience and experience with computers, networks, and MARC, OCLC, and AACR2. To apply, send letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference to: Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts, Human Resources Office, 375 Church Street, North Adams, MA 01247-4100 as soon as possible. Will accept applications until filled. MCLA is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Visit our website at http:// www.mcla.mass.edu.
CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Purchase College/SUNY Library. Responsible for management of the Cataloging Department including training and supervision of paraprofessional staff. Performs original and copy cataloging in all formats (including AV media, scores, sound recordings, and electronic resources). Responsible for database maintenance of the online catalog including authority control. Regular reference, bibliographic instruction, and collection development responsibilities. Twelve-month, tenure-track, faculty position at Senior Assistant Librarian rank. Salary $31,500 minimum; liberal fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF. Qualifications: Require ALA-accredited MLS, demonstrated competence with AACR2, MARC formats, LCSH, LC classification; prefer two years academic library experience, subject master’s degree, experience with library automated systems. Send letter of application, resume, and names of at least three references to: Tobi Jacobs-Yanthis Affirmative Action Officer, Purchase College/SUNY, 735 Anderson Hill Rd., Purchase, NY 10577. Review of applications begins December 1,1999 and continues until position is filled. An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
DIRECTOR. New York State Agricultural Experiment Station Library, Geneva, New York. Cornell University seeks a director for its library at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station at Geneva, New York. Situated at the northern end of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region, the Experiment Station is a world leader in agricultural research. The library collection includes 53,000 volumes, over 900 serial publications, and access to thousands of electronic resources to support the research and extension activities of the faculty, staff, and students of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences located at the Experiment Station. The major areas of interest are in horticulture, entomology, plant pathology, winemaking, and food science and technology. The library is an integral part of the Cornell University Library system, and the Geneva Librarian is an active participant in campus and university life. The Librarian reports to the AU L for the Life Sciences and the Director of the Experiment Station. Responsibilities: The Librarian is responsible for the administration of all operations of the Station Library including planning, management, and development of the collections and facilities; personnel supervision; hands-on management and preparation of budgets, reports, and statistics; providing reference services; interlibrary loan; and user education programs. Additional responsibilities include overseeing information technology infrastructure and support. Requirements: MLS or equivalent graduate degree and 3 years of professional experience in an academic or research library. Demonstrated administrative abilities, including leadership, effective supervisory and management skills, and well-developed interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in the use of information technologies, enthusiasm for an innovative environment, and experience in planning and implementing new services. Background or degree in the biological sciences desirable. Salary: Salary and rank depend upon qualifications. Applications: Requested by December 1,1999 but will be accepted until the position is filled. Please send cover letter with resume and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Susan Markowitz, Director, Library Human Resources, 201 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301. 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.
DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY. Belmont Abbey College invites applicants and nominations for the position of Director of the Library. Candidates must have an ALA-accredited MLS and several years of administrative experience in a college or university library. The responsibilities of the Director will include administration of staff, facilities, and budget for an undergraduate library, continued integration of emerging information technology, cooperation with faculty and staff to enhance library services, and commitment to develop the library in service of the Catholic and Benedictine intellectual tradition. Competitive salary and benefits. Belmont Abbey College is a Catholic, Benedictine, four-year coeducational liberal arts college with an enrollment of 950 students located 15 miles west of Charlotte, North Carolina. The college is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and three letters of reference from professional colleagues to: Placid Solari, O.S.B., Academic Dean, Belmont Abbey College, Belmont, NC 28012. Review of applicants begins December 1,1999.
INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN (HUMANITIES/REFERENCE). The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library at Tulane University is seeking a creative and service-oriented librarian for a position that combines reference and Iibrary/lnternet instruction with humanities collection development. Responsibilities: Reporting to the library’s Head of Information Services, the Information Services Librarian (Humanities/Reference) provides general help and research assistance at the Reference Desk including some evening and weekend duty; participates with other librarians in the Information Services Department in providing library/lnternet instruction to undergraduate and graduate students; fills a bibliographer role for assigned humanities subject areas and acts as the library’s liaison to the academic departments linked to those subjects; assists in development of the library’s web-based resources; assumes other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Subject assignments for collection development will be based on the experience and background of the successful candidate. The primary focus of the position, however, is on library public service. Qualifications required: ALA-accredited MLS; experience in reference service and with assisting library users with digital library resources in an academic library; excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communications skills. Preferred: Degree or scholarship in a humanities discipline such as fine arts or philosophy. Experience with web design and library instruction. Familiarity with collection development and reading ability in one or more non-English western languages. Enthusiasm for an innovative environment (the individual will be expected to develop expertise in emerging technologies and lead and/or participate in innovative library projects). Environment: Tulane University is a major private university with its main campus located in picturesque uptown New Orleans. The Howard-Tilton Memorial Library is the university’s main library and is an MU research collection supporting programs in the humanities, social sciences, and the sciences. (See http://www.tulane.edu/~html). Salary/benefits: Rank and salary commensurate with experience, minimum $31,000 for Librarian I; excellent benefits, choice of health plans, immediate tuition waiver for self, and undergraduate tuition waiver for dependents. To apply: Send letter, resume, and names, addresses (e-mail and postal), and telephone numbers of three references including immediate supervisor to: Mary Orazio, Administrative Associate, Howard-Tilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, NewOrleans,LA70118. E-mail: morazio@ mailhost.tcs.tulane.edu or fax: (504) 865-6773. Review of applications will begin November 15,1999and continue until the position is filled. Tentative starting date is January 19,2000. Tulane is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and qualified women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
LATIN AMERICAN CATALOGER. (Tulane University, search reopened). Responsible for original and complex copy cataloging of materials in all formats on subjects relating to Latin America. Contributes bibliographic and authority records to OCLC under the terms of the Library’s participation in the BIBCO and NACO programs and in PLAC (Partners in Latin American Cataloging). Reports to the head of the Cataloging Department. The Cataloging Department employs seven full-time librarians and 12 supportstaff. Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum two years’ professional cataloging experience in an academic library. Excellent reading knowledge of Spanish. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of LC classification, LCSH,AACTU (rev.), LCRI, and of the USMARC formats for bibliographic, authority, and holdings data. Excellent oral and written communication skills; effective interpersonal skills; ability to function as a contributing team member in a production-oriented environment; strong service orientation; flexibility in adapting to changing departmental and organizational priorities; strong analytical skills and organizational abilities. Preferred: Academic background in Latin American studies strongly preferred. Reading knowledge of other Western European languages, particularly Portuguese. BIBCO and/or NACO experience. Ability to work in a highly automated environment; working knowledge of OCLC and an integrated local system, preferably Voyager. Salary: Rank and salary based on qualifications; minimum $35,000. Twelve month academic appointment. Excellent benefits, including tuition exemption for self and family. To apply, send letter of application, resume, and the name, address, and telephone numbers of three references to: Mary Orazio, Executive Secretary, HowardTilton Memorial Library, Tulane University, New Orleans, LA 701185682. Review of applications will begin December 17, 1999 and will continue until position is filled. Tulane University is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.
LIBRARIAN, ARTS AND HUMANITIES TEAM MANAGER. University of Maryland Libraries. The University of Maryland Libraries invites applications or nominations for the position of Librarian, Arts and Humanities Team Manager. Environment: The University of Maryland Libraries is moving to a team-based organization that incorporates elements of matrix management to improve services to our users, facilitate organizational communications, and foster an environment of shared responsibility. Responsibilities: Leadership responsibility for the Arts and Humanities Team. The Tearn is composed of 10-12 members, who are designated as collection management librarians or reference/instruction librarians. Team members have assigned responsibilities for subject collections and services in four campus libraries: McKeldin Library, the central university library facility which includes collections and support services in the humanities; the Architecture Library; the Art Library; and the Performing Arts Library. The activities of the team are also enhanced and supported by the participation of other resource persons, including special collections, technical services, and information technology staff. The team manager serves as primary supervisor for team members residing in McKeldin Library. The team manager works directly with all team members to plan, develop, and implement ongoing activities and special projects and establish team goals and objectives. The team manager also contributes to broader leadership and planning at the divisional level, shares in reference service and collection development activities, and coordinates and evaluates the work of the team members. The team manager provides reference service at the Service Plus Desk and also carries a parallel assignment as a collection management librarian ora reference/instruction librarian for a relevant subject area(s) .Team Responsibilities: The team is responsible for reference services, specialized instruction, faculty and college liaison, and collection development and management in designated subject areas. In addition, team members contribute to Service Plus, the libraries’ information and reference service, and general user instruction. Qualifications: Required: Three to five years’ experience in a large academic library; strong public service orientation as evidence in reference, library instruction, and materials selection experience; ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library and Information Science; advanced subject degree in the Arts/ Humanities preferred; excellent oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work creatively in a rapidly changing environment; demonstrated ability to represent the team and the libraries in a proactive way to faculty, departments, and colleges; demonstrated technological competencies with experience in electronic texts preferred; demonstrated ability to nurture an environment that fosters learning, collaboration, and teamwork; demonstrated knowledge and ability to deal with library personnel responsibilities and issues. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. Applications: For full consideration, submit a cover letter and a resume and names/addresses of three references by December 3,1999. Applications accepted until the position is filled. Send resume to: Ray Foster, Library Personnel Services, Room #4105, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. You may also fax your resume: (301) 314-9960. For more information about the University of Maryland Libraries, visit our website at: http://www.lib.umd.edu/UMCP. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.
LIBRARIAN/CATALOGER/PUBLIC SERVICES. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the following full-time, tenuretrack librarian/cataloger/public services faculty position to begin January 2000. Responsibilities include original cataloging of print and non-print materials, including Internet resources and other electronic resources; recommend policies and procedures for cataloging processes; supervise and provide bibliographic authority for copy cataloging; provide professional assistance at the reference desk as assigned; act as collection and instructional liaison for several academic departments; supervise the library’s multimedia collections; and other professional duties as assigned. Master of Library Science from an ALA-Accredited program; three years of professional cataloging experience; proficiency in OCLC, automated systems, AACR2R, USMARC formats, LC Classification, LCSH, and authority control; good oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills are required. The ability to work in a flexible and dynamic environment, to work independently and collaboratively, and to organize and complete projects is also required. A second master’s degree and familiarity with Endeave’s Voyager integrated automated system is preferred. Appointment level, instructor or assistant professor is dependent upon qualifications. The salary range within the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education currently beginsat$30,823.20 at the Instructor rank and $37,465.80 at the Assistant Professor rank. Applicants should submit a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Shirley Chang, Chair, Cataloger Search Committee, Stevenson Library, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, Lock Haven, PA 17745, ore-mail schang@eagle.lhup.edu. Applications received before November 12,1999, will be given first consideration. The starting date for this position is January 17, 2000. Candidates should submit unofficial transcripts with their application; official transcripts will be required before official appointment. In addition to the qualifications listed, the successful candidate must be able to communicate well and perform well in an interviewand/orteaching/cataloging demonstration. Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employerand encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. LHU is a member of Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. The University’s website address is http:// www.lhup.edu.
LIBRARIAN FOR WOODRING COLLEGE OF EDUCATION. Western Washington University is searching for a Librarian for Woodring College of Education. This librarian will be a member of the library faculty and will report to the University Librarian. The Western Libraries consist of a main library and a music library branch. There are currently 15 librarians and a support staff of 43. Situated between Seattle, Washington, and Vancouver, British Columbia, on the shores of Bellingham Bay near the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, Western Washington University, with a student population of over 11,000, is organized into a graduate school and six undergraduate colleges. The Woodring College of Education offers undergraduate and master’s degree level programs in teacher education and school administration as well as preparation for a variety of careers in human services, adult and higher education. The Librarian for Wood ring College will provide a broad range of library services for the College’s faculty and students. This requires knowledge of library instruction, general educational issues, K-I2 pedagogy and experience in teaching: This librarian will be part of a team of 10 librarians serving the university’s various colleges, who work together to plan, implement, and deliver new and traditional library services at the reference desk, in research consultation, and collection development. The librarian in this position has specific responsibilities for teaching both traditional bibliographic instruction sessions for Woodring College at the graduate and undergraduate levels, and for occasional credit-bearing courses for general university students. The Librarian for Woodring College will also develop the education, K-12 .curriculum and children’s collections in support of the college’s curriculum and faculty research interests, will serve on the reference desk, and participate in library management groups as appropriate. Western Washington University librarians have faculty status, and are expected to engage in research and scholarly activities and undertake service activities in the library and at the university level. Required Qualifications:!. An MLS at the time of application from an institution accredited by the ALA, or its foreign equivalent. 2. Experience in K-12 education in either classroom teaching or school libraries. 3. Demonstrated understanding of cross-cultural, and multi-cultural concerns of education and human services. Desired Qualifications: 1. Academic library experience. 2. An additional advanced degree, preferably in education. The position is available immediately. The successful candidate will become a member of the university faculty, reporting to the University Librarian. Appointment will be at the Assistant Professor rank (11 -month., tenure-track position.) Compensation is dependent on qualifications and experience; minimum $40,400. Promotion and tenure are awarded on the basis of performance in librarianship, scholarship, and service. Applications will be accepted until the job is filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by November 20, 1999. Please send a letter of application detailing your qualifications in relationship to those stated above and a curriculum vitae to: Lin Stefan, Secretary to the Search Committee, The Libraries, MS9103, Western Washington University, Bellingham, WA 98225. Semi-finalists will be required to provide professional references. WWU is an AA/EO employer. To request disability accommodation: (360) 650-3306 (V); (360)650-7606 (TTY).
PERIODICALS LIBRARIAN. The University of Evansville invites applications for the position of Periodicals Librarian to join a collegial team-based library environment in which a commitment to excellence is a hallmark of information service. Responsibilities: Manages service and operational activities of the Periodicals Department including a public service desk, collection development, collection management, and binding. Supervises two paraprofessionals and assigned student workers. Sets unit priorities, implements policies and procedures, and assures operational effectiveness and efficiency. Participates in the planning and decision-making processes of the Libraries. Additional duties include reference desk service on a rotational basis, library instruction, and faculty governance. Reports to the University Librarian. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate program. Two years experience in periodicals services. Practical knowledge of electronic information resources and technologies. Strong communication, interpersonal, and supervisory skills. Professional academic library experience and familiarity with an automated library system are preferred. Appointment, salary, and benefits: Twelve-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. Minimum salary: $25,000. Flexible benefits program with open enrollments annually including group life, medical, dental, and disability insurance programs, and TIAA/CREF retirement. To apply: Send letter of application and resume including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: William F. Louden, University Librarian, University of Evansville, 1800 Lincoln Avenue, Evansville, IN 47722. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until an appointment is made. Appointment date is January2000. Online versions of this position announcement with links to additional information on the University and the Libraries is accessible on the WWW at URL: http:// www2.evansville.edu/libweb/. The University of Evansville is an independent, comprehensive university affiliated with the United Methodist Church, which provides a strong liberal arts and sciences orientation and selected professional programs. The University of Evansville operates under anondiscriminatory policy with regard to race, color, creed, or religion, national Origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability.
PUBLIC LIBRARIAN. Hastings College seeks librarian with broad range of skills and interests to assume primary responsibility for reference services, media services, and supervision of circulation services, effective 2000-2001 academic year. Tenure-track appointment. Salary range: $30,000-$40,000, Benefit package includes sabbatical program and tuition remission for spouse and dependent children. Master’s degree in Library Science from ALA-accredited institution. Successful library experience and competence in educational technology desirable. Strong ability to teach, advise, and counsel students and faculty is essential. Perkins Library, with three faculty librarians and a professional archivist, is a progressive, service-oriented member of the Hastings College academic community. Hastings is an independent, coeducational, Presbyterian-related, Carnegie Baccalaureate I liberal arts college located in south-central Nebraska, 100 miles west of Lincoln. Enrollment is 1150 students. Contact: Dwayne Strasheim, Hastings College, Hastings, NE 68902-0269. Phone: (402) 461 -7360. FAX: (402) 461 -7490. E-mail: dstrasheim @ hastings.edu. Review of completed applications begins December 16, 1999. EOE.
SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. I D. Weeks Library Position: The I.D. Weeks Library, University of South Dakota, seeks an enthusiastic and energetic individual to serve as the Science Reference/ Bibliographic Instruction Librarian. Serves as faculty liaison to the departments of Chemistry, Earth Science/Physics, Mathematics, and Biology. Primary responsibility is planning services and library resource development for these departments. Participates in collection development. Creates user education materials in print and webbased formats. Provides service at the reference desk and actively participates in the library’s instructional program. Faculty rank, tenure-track position, 12-month appointment. Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include ALA-accredited MLS; undergraduate degree in a science discipline; experience in providing traditional and electronic reference services; Web authoring skills; effective written and oral communication skills; strong commitment to public service. Additional desirable qualifications include: 1) second master’s degree in a relevant subject field (will be required for tenure and promotion); 2) 1 2 years experience in an academic environment. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application procedure: Submit letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Science Reference Search Committee Chair, I.D. Weeks Library, University of South Dakota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD, 57069-2390. Application deadline: Review of applications will begin November 29,1999 and will continue until position is filled. The University of South Dakota is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES/LITERATURES AND LANGUAGES LIBRARIAN. Iowa State University (ISU) Library seeks applications and nominations for the position of Literatures and Languages Librarian as a full-time, 12-month faculty position. For a more complete copy of the position announcement, contact the ISU Library’s Administration Office at (515) 294-1442, or, you may view it at the following Internet address: http://www.lib.iastate.edu/library/vac.html. For more information about the ISU and the Library, see http://www.lib.iastate.edu. ISU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
Late Job Listings
LIBRARY DIRECTOR.Randolph-Macon College is seeking an energetic, creative librarian who will provide strong, forward-looking leadership and effective management for a service-oriented library in an outstanding liberal arts college. Applicants should be well-grounded in the liberal arts and understand and appreciate scholarly research and communication. Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Minimum of five years experience and significant leadership in an academic library. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Good understanding of the needs of a scholarly community. Well informed about library automation, information technology applications, and instructional services, having an informed vision of “the library of the future”. Desired Additional Qualifications: A second master’s degree in a liberal arts field or an earned doctorate. Teaching experience at the college level. Evidence of continued professional development and activity. Experience in the assessment of library services. The College and the Library: The Library Director has faculty status and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The library staff includes five professionals, ten paraprofessionals, and thirtyfive student assistants. Salary will be commensurate with experience. Founded in 1830, Randolph-Macon College is an independent liberal arts college with 1,100 students, an endowment worth over $64 million, and a solid reputation for the quality of its faculty and academic program. Located 15 miles north of Richmond, Randolph-Macon is one of the oldest colleges in the U.S A related to the United Methodist Church and the only small, coeducational college in Virginia with a Phi Beta Kappa chapter. Additional information about Randolph-Macon College may be found on the college’s web site: http://www.rmc.edu/ The library uses the SIRSI automated library system. Information about library resources, statistics, and facilities may be found on the web at http://www.rme.edu/academic/library/. Materials to be Submitted by Applicants (no electronic submissions): Letter of application; Resume; Transcripts of undergraduate and graduate coursework (copies acceptable); Names of five references indicating position, relationship to the applicant, phone number; A vision statement (2-3 pages, doublespaced) about the “library of the future,” describing what an exemplary library in a strong liberal arts college will be like in 15 years or so, noting similarities and differences compared to a typical college library today. The review of completed files will begin November 15 and continue until an appointment has been made. This position will be available as early as February 1,2000. Submit Application and Materials to: Elsa Q. Falls, Chair, Library Director Search Committee, RandolphMacon College, Ashland, VA 23005-5505; Phone: (804) 752-7203. Seeking a diverse faculty, Randolph-Macon especially urges minorities and women to apply. An equal opportunity employer.
