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POSITIONS OPEN

ART LIBRARIAN. Responsible for the administration and management of the Design, Architecture, and Art Library; provision of reference service to 1,750 students and 134 faculty members; development of collection numbering 26,000 volumes; and planning for budgets and services. Master's degree in library science^neces- sary; second master's in relevant discipline desirable. Foreign language ability and supervisory experience also desirable. Salary: commensurate with qualifications ($13,500, minimum). Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Send resume and list of references by July 1. 1978, to: Mr. Robert Johnson, University of Cincinnati Libraries, 101 Emery Hall, Cincinnati, OH 45221.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES. Large urban university library of more than a million volumes invites applications for assistant director for technical services whose position will include a multiplicity of functions, including the responsibility for developing policies and procedures and coordinating the activities of the acquisitions, cataloging, and serials departments; recommending improvements in library technical services operations; and coordinating the implementation of automated procedures in the use of acquisitions, cataloging, and serials systems. Minimum qualifications: fifth-year degree in library science; additional graduate degree and several years' experience in progressively responsible positions in technical service departments of academic libraries; knowledge of networking, current trends, and new technology in acquisitions, cataloging, and serials highly desirable. Faculty rank; 12-month contract; excellent benefits; expected to meet research and publication requirements of the university; starting salary of $24,000 and up depending on experience and other qualifications. Send resume including three references to Dr. Robert V. Haynes, Interim Director of Libraries, 4800 Calhoun Blvd., Houston, TX 77004. Deadline for applications: May 30, 1978. Equal employment opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT SCIENCE LIBRARIAN FOR CHEMISTRY AND CHEMICAL ENGINEERING. Primary responsibility is as chemistry and chemical engineering literature specialist in Science Library. Collection development. Consults with faculty. Reference service, instruction, and user outreach in subject areas. Serves at reference desk in Science Library. Manages Chemistry Reading Room (duplicate chemistry collection). Qualifications: Strong chemistry; graduate degree desirable. MLS degree with a minimum of 2 years' experience. Organizational skills, supervisory ability. Strong commitment to user outreach. Submit resume and names of 3 references, by June 9, 1978, to: Margaret A. Otto, Associate Director of Libraries. Room 14S-216, M.I.T., Cambridge, MA 02139. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN. Assist director in all phases of library work. Quality coeducational liberal arts college of 2,500 students, small town, rural setting in central New York. One hour to cities of Syracuse and Utica. Library has 320,000 volumes, eight professionals. MLS accredited degree required, subject master's desirable. Some science background helpful. At least five years’ academic library experience. Position carries faculty rank and status, normal fringe benefits. Salary competitive, dependent upon experience and background. Apply to: Bruce M. Brown, University Librarian, Colgate University Library, Hamilton, NY 13346. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSOCIATE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN—SCIENCE. MLS. Must have strong undergraduate major in chemistry or other physical science; second subject master's degree desirable; at least 3 years of recent experience in a public service sector of an academic library necessary. Duties include supervision of 4 branch science libraries with 1 professional, 4 staff plus students, teaching of science literature course, computer data base searching, book selection, as well as general reference duties in main library. Salary about $13,000. Position Open. Applications accepted through June 15, 1978. Send resume to Chairperson. Reference Search Committee, Morris Library, University of Delaware, Newark, DE 19711. The University of Delaware is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

A-V MEDIA LIBRARIAN. Plan, establish, and operate a small audiovisual media center for a technological university library; some reference duties; master's in A-V media and/or library science; education and background in science and technology literature and information resources; relevant media center experience; $15,000 p.a.; TIAA-CREF eligibility; position open September 1, 1978. Send resume and references to: Director of Libraries, Polytechnic Institute of New York, 333 Jay Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

BIBLIOGRAPHER FOR THE HUMANITIES. Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS; preferential consideration given applicant with second advanced degree in literature, classics, history, art; French and German required. Evidence of ability to meet university standards in research, publication, and professional service commensurate with tenure. Experience in acquisitions, bibliography, and/or collection development desired. Minimum salary, $12,220, rank of assistant professor. Budgetary considerations may also allow for additional visiting appointments for a temporary period of twelve months. Apply, with supporting resume and at least three references, to: Billy R. Wilkinson, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, Box 8198, Chicago, IL 60680. Deadline for applications: June 1. 1978. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER. Penrose Memorial Library, Whitman College. Responsible for all cataloging, supervise one clerk-typist plus student assistants. Master’s degree with a major in library science from a graduate school accredited by the American Library Association. Competency in at least one modern foreign language. To assist with programmed library instruction. Experience desired but not necessary. Minimum salary $9,500, one-month vacation, TIAA- CREF, college health plan. Familiarity with computer technology desired. The library is a principal member of the Washington Library Network and an on-line terminal is used in cataloging. Position open July 1, 1978, but will consider a later date. An interview is required. Whitman College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, or physical handicap in its educational program, activities, or employment policies, in accordance with federal, state, and local laws. Send credentials and a letter of application to Arley D. Jonish, Librarian, Penrose Memorial Library, Whitman College, Walla Walla, WA 99362.

CATALOGER. Responsible for all operations of the Cataloging Department including keeping statistics (OCLC experience required). Supervises inventory procedures, two clerks, and several student assistants. Qualifications: B.S. (science or engineering preferred); ALA-accredited MLS. Salary: $12,000 + , Starting date: July 1, 1978. Send inquiries to: Mrs. Ottilie H. Rollins, Head Librarian, Clarkson College of Technology, Potsdam, NY 13676. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGING DEPARTMENT HEAD. University library seeks applicants for department head to direct Cataloging Department consisting of 9 professionals and 23 full-time support staff. Requires MLS from ALA-accredited library school, five years’ cataloging experience that includes increasing supervisory responsibilities; OCLC or other automated cataloging experience highly desirable. Full range of benefits, including academic status, TIAA/CREF, 25 days’ vacation. Salary negotiable depending on qualifications— $16,000 minimum. Send resume and names of three references to Winnifred Margetts, Personnel Officer, University of Utah Libraries, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Applications should be sent before June 15. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN. Minimum qualifications: MLS and 4 years' professional experience in an academic or research library, including at least 2 years' substantial supervisory experience and at least 2 years’ circulation experience. Ability to develop, supervise, and maintain a large staff of classified personnel and student assistants. Familiarity with data processing and computer applications. Preferred qualifications; 7 years' professional experience in an academic or research library, 3 years of which have been supervisory experience at the department head level in a circulation system or a relevant operation, and other demonstrated evidence of outstanding ability. Experience with a computerized library circulation system desirable. Duties: Responsible for management, interpretation, coordination, and development of an effective circulation system. Will have to take a major role in a computer-based inventory project, acquisition of second-generation systems for theftdetection. and computer-based circulation. Salary for 12 months $14-$ 18,000 beginning, depending upon qualifications and experience, with generous state of Ohio fringe benefits. Starting June 15. 1978 (negotiable), with June 1, 1978, closing date for applications. Send recent resume and three letters of reference to Robert Benninghoff. Chairperson. Search Committee. University Libraries, Cleveland State University. Cleveland. OH 44115. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

COMMUNITY COLLEGE LIBRARIAN. Position in Public Service Department for afternoon and evening plus Saturdays on rotating basis; also possible position in Technical Services Department for regular hours plus Saturdays on rotating basis. Master's in library science (ALA-accredited). Experience preferred. $10,814 minimum. To begin August 28. 1978. Apply before June 1 to Director of Library Services, Greater Hartford Community College, 61 Woodland Street, Hartford, CT 06105. GHCC is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT. Responsible for procurement of all library materials in the University Libraries at Notre Dame. Responsible for developing and maintaining procurement relations with suppliers in the book trade for both current publications and out-of-print works. Responsible for planning, budget recommendation. staffing, training, and management of the Acquisitions Department and, under the general oversight of the business manager of the University Libraries, for the expenditure of book funds. Qualifications: graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited school. At least eight years' professional library experience, principally in acquisitions and demonstrating a knowledge of serials and the domestic and foreign book trade. A minimum of three years’ experience in supervising professional and paraprofessional staff. Graduate study in a subject field or beyond the professional degree may be substituted in part for experience. Familiarity with computer-based library processing systems as related to acquisitions and technical services is desirable. A working knowledge of two or more foreign languages. Salary: $16,000 to $18,000. Send letter of application and resume to Dr. George E. Sereiko, Secretary. Committee on Appointments and Promotions, Memorial Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

HEAD LIBRARIAN. Montana Historical Society Library. Duties include administration of programs and activities of a small, historical library; supervision of personnel; acquisition and maintenance of special and rare book collection; reference and other public services. An ALA-accredited master's degree in library science; undergraduate degree in American history, with an emphasis on the American West preferred; and three years’ supervisory and administrative library experience required. Salary is $16,138, 3 weeks’ annual leave, and additional benefits. Submit letter of application, resume, and references to Ken Korte, Director, Montana Historical Society, 225 N. Roberts, Helena, MT 59601. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

HEAD OF ACQUISITION DEPARTMENT. Responsible for the order placement and receipt of materials for a $700,000 book budget. Liaison with library and faculty book selectors. Supervises six fulltime paraprofessionals and several student assistants. Must evaluate vendor performance and prepare statistical reports such as inflation tabulations and approval plan return rates. Supervises use of Brodart's Instant Response Order System to send orders on-line. Must have the expertise to implement an automated acquisitions system as soon as feasible. Applicants must have a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Experience in an academic or research library acquisitions department is required, preferably at the supervisory level. Familiarity with automated systems, with experience in implementing a new system being highly desirable. Minimum salary: $14.000, but commensurate with qualifications and experience. Will interview at ALA in June. Submit resume and letter of application by June 30 to Personnel Officer. Doheny Library. University of Southern California. University Park. Los Angeles. CA 90007. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES. Appointment September 1978. Assume responsibility as head of technical services no later than January 1979. Responsible for processing all incoming materials from acquisition through cataloging with staff of 6.5 F.T.E. On OCLC since 1974. Completion of conversion to L.C. expected summer 1979. Minimum qualifications: MLS, experience with OCLC or other shared cataloging data base, management experience or potential. Salary $15,000-$ 17.000, depending upon experience and qualifications. An equal opportunity employer. M/F. Apply to Mahlon Peterson, Owen D. Young Library, St. Lawrence University. Canton, NY 13617. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD, TECHNICAL SERVICES. Supervise staff of 8 persons in acquisitions, cataloging, and serials. ALA-accredited MLS degree; OCLC. acquisitions, and cataloging experience; five years' professional library experience and demonstrated administrative ability required. Knowledge of systems analysis and one or more Western European languages desired. UM-Dearborn serves 5.000+ FTE students through the master's level. $14,800 per year minimum, 12-month contract, 24 days vacation per year, good fringe benefits. Send resume by June 16. 1978, to C. Edward Wall, Head Librarian, The University of Michigan-Dearborn. 4901 Evergreen Road. Dearborn, Ml 48128. UM-Dearborn is an equal opportunity, nondiscriminatory, affirmative action, Title IX employer.

LIBRARIAN, REFERENCE DEPARTMENT, Milne Library. State University College, Oneonta, New York. Accredited graduate degree in librarianship required. Commitment to public service including library instruction essential; relevant experience helpful Appointment available September 1. 1978. Assistant librarian rank, $10,000 minimum; 12 months. Usual benefits. Professional staff member in department of 6 librarians. Responsibilities: reference desk service, including evenings and weekends on rotating basis; library instruction (credit courses and course-related); preparation of bibliographic guides; participation in other departmental responsibilities. Applications accepted until June 15. 1978. Address inquiries and vita to Martha Chambers. Chairperson, Personnel Committee, Milne Library. State University College. Oneonta. N.Y. State University of New York is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN (LIBRARIAN III). Responsible for general supervision of reference, search services, and loan services sections (16 FTE). Major responsibilities: develops section goals and implements programs and procedures; participates as well as directs reference staff in the provision of reference and computer bibliographic search services; coordinates library school student internship program; directs reference collection development; coordinates library user education program. Qualifications: MLS. 5 years of successful experience in one or more areas of academic, medical library public services, including two years of supervision. Expertise with a variety of computer bibliographic search systems essential. Salary: Up to $18,266 to start, depending on experience. Submit resume to: Sherilynne Shirley, Norris Medical Library. USC Health Sciences Campus, 2025 Zonal Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90033. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

RARE BOOK CATALOGER. To provide full, original cataloging and classification for rare materials. Experience in cataloging rare materials and knowledge of French, German, and classical languages required. Subject background in the history of science and technology desirable. Salary $18,258. Send application to Office of Personnel Administration. Smithsonian Institution. 9th and Jeffer son Dr.. S.W.. Washington, DC 20560. An equal opportunity employer.

RARE BOOK LIBRARIAN. To organize and manage a collection of rare materials. Duties include collection development, security, and user services. Professional experience in a rare book collection essential. Subject competence in the history of science and technology and European and classical language competence also required. Salary $18,258-$21,883 depending on qualifications. Send application to Office of Personnel Administration, Smithsonian Institution, 9th and Jefferson Dr., S.W.. Washington, DC 20560. An equal opportunity employer.

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. To supervise acquisitions, cataloging, and serials. Must have fifth-year library degree and interest in cataloging and computers. Some reference duty. Generous fringe benefits; salary in $9.000-$ 11.000 range An equal opportunity-affirmative action employer Apply: Benjamin M. Lewis. Director of Libraries. L.A. Beeghly Library. Ohio Wesleyan University. Delaware. OH 43015.