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THE CLASSIFIED ADS

Deadlines:Orders for regular classified advertisements must reach the ACRL office on or before the second of the month preceding publication of the issue (e.g. September 2 for the October issue). Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month.

Rates:Classified advertisements are $4.00 per line for ACRL members, $5.00 for others. Late job notices are $10.00 per line for members, $12.00 for others. Organizations submitting ads will be charged according to their membership status.

Telephone:All telephone orders should be confirmed by a written order mailed to ACRL headquarters as soon as possible. Orders should be accom panied by a typewritten copy of the ad to be used in proofreading. An additional $10 will be charged for ads taken over the phone (except late job notices or display ads).

Guidelines:For ads which list an application deadline, that date must be no sooner than the last day of the month in which the notice appears (e.g., October 31 for the October issue). All job announcements should include a salary figure. Job announcements will be edited to exclude discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions.

JOBLINE:Call (312) 944-6795 for late-breaking job ads for academic and research library positions. A pre-recorded summary of positions listed with the service is revised weekly; each Friday a new tape includes all ads received by 1:00 p.m. the previous day. Each listing submitted will be carried on the recording for two weeks. The charge for each two-week listing is $30 for ACRL members and $35 for non-members.

Fast Job Listing Service:A special newsletter for those actively seeking positions. This service lists job postings received at ACRL headquarters four weeks before they appear in C&RL News, as well as ads which, because of narrow deadlines, will not appear in C&RL News. The cost of a six-month subscription is $10 for ACRL members and $15 for non-members.

Contact: Classified Advertising Dep’t, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780.

FOR SALE

ELSEVIER ANTIQUARIAN DEPARTMENT.Periodicals and rare books on Lifeand Earth Sciences. Over 1 million volumes on stock. Catalogues available on demand. Please write to: Lippijnstraat 4, 1055 KJ Amsterdam, The Netherlands.

OVER 100 VOLUMESin Twayne Author Series, withdrawn items in excellent condition, $2.50 each. Other literature books also available. LC/NUC Author Lists 1942-1962, $500.00 and 1963-1967, $250.00. Contact Roberta Peduzzi, Belleville Area College Library, 2500 Carlyle Road, Belleville, IL 62221; (618) 235-2700, ext. 240.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR AUTOMATED SYSTEMS AND TECHNICAL SERVICES.Position reopened. Assume responsibility for the overall planning and coordination of the library’s technical service operations and all library automation activities. Direct scheduled procedures for an online catalog and provide leadership in the implementation of other library computer operations. Graduate degree from ALA-accredited library school. Substantial progressive experience at the professional level in library technical services including some years with administrative responsibility and experience in the application of computer technology to library procedures, preferably in a major research library. Salary $28,500 minimum. Faculty rank with good fringe benefits. Beginning date September 15,1983. For full consideration, applications should be received by August 1 ‚ 1983. Submit letter of application with resume, including names of three references, to: Roscoe Rouse, University Librarian, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, OK 74078. AA/EO employer.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES FOR PERSONNEL SERVICES.Position available Sept. 1st. Responsible for recruitment, training, and development of library staff and for development of objective means for identifying job requirements and standards for recruitment, compensations, classification, and promotional opportunities. Acts as mediator in work related personnel situations; serves as ombudsperson for staff members. Performs the duties of this position under the direction of the Director of Libraries. MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. Courses in personnel work and counseling preferred; 5 years of successively-increasing responsibility in librarianship with some responsibility for personnel management preferred. Salary: $25,000 minimum for 12 mo. appointment. Applicants should submit a cover letter, resume and 3 reference letters by August 1, 1983, to: Gloria Lyerla, Chair-Search Committee, Texas Tech University, Library, Lubbock, TX 79409-002. Texas Tech University is an EEO/AA employer.

ASSISTANT HEAD LIBRARIAN, AUTOMATED CATALOGING DEPARTMENT(search extended). Responsible for assisting the Head Librarian, Automated Cataloging, in departmental planning, formulation of policies and procedures, personnel management and staff training. Additional duties include: maintaining automated equipment and associated supplies; and assisting in departmental facilities planning. Administers the department in the absence of the Head Librarian and is a member of the Bibliographic Control Management Group, a Divisional planning council. The Automated Cataloging Department is one of four major processing departments of Bibliographic Control. Automated Cataloging provides complete processing services for monographs with machine-readable copy available through OCLC; in addition some processing of non-Roman language materials is provided. Searching, edit cataíoging, data entry, authority control, end processing and non-Roman card production of approximately 65,000 titles per year is supported by a permanent staff of 25 FTE and student assistants. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; substantial professional library experience in cataloging monographs in a research library; experience with an online cataloging system (OCLC preferred) and the MARC formats for bibliographic data. Preferred: knowledge of and/or experience in authority control systems and procedures; supervision and training experience; good written and verbal communication skills; analytical skills. Salary dependent upon experience and qualifications; (range) $18,500-$21,000. The State pays 88% of employee’s Social Security payments on the first $16,500 of salary. Retirement plans include IIAA/CREF. To insure consideration, applications should be received by July 31 ‚ 1983. Send letter of application and resume, including names of three professional references and a statement of current salary and salary requireemnts to: Robert S. Treppa, General Libraries, PCL 3.200, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712. The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES.Duties include planning, organizing, coordinating Pub. Servs. Div. Supv. 10 branches and 4 depts. with staff of 31 prof. lib., 50 lib. asst. & other support staff. MLS from an ALA-accred. lib. school plus min. of 5 yrs. pub. serv. exp. A strong working knowledge of automated technology in acad. lib. is a plus. Sal. $35,000 min. neg. dep. on qualifications & exp. Send letter of app., resume, and names of 3 ref. by Aug. 1 ‚ 1983, to: Anna Covington, Personnel Officer, Doheny Library, University of Southern Calif., Univ. Park, L.A., CA 90089-0182.

CATALOGER(Catalog Department). Original cataloging and classification of monographs. Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree; knowledge of AACR2, LC classification and subject headings, and OCLC. Preferred: cataloging experience involving a working knowledge of several MARC formats; documents experience for split position; proficiency in a foreign language; subject master’s degree. Lecturer; fixed-term appointment; $15,500 minimum. Send resume and names of three recent references to: Judy Moore, Personnel Committee, Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834. Applications must be postmarked by: August 5, 1983. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER, JAPANESE LANGUAGE,C V Starr East Asian Library. This position reports directly to the Head of Technical Services and has primary responsibility for cataloging Japanese language materials, mainly monographs and serials, through RLIN; assigning, revising, and training bibliographic assistants; and providing some reference services. In addition to an accredited MLS, requirements are relevant bibliographic experience; familiarity with RLIN, AACR2, LC classification and subject headings; and Japanese language competence (native level). Preferential consideration will be given to applicants with additional language competence in Chinese and/or Korean, a research oriented graduate degree, and previous relevant professional experience. Salary ranges for 1982-83: Librarian I, $17,000-$22,100; Librarian II, $19,000-$24,700. Applicants should submit resume, including 3 references and salary requirements, to: Box 35, Butler Library, Columbia University, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Deadline for applications is August 19, 1983. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER.Requ irements: master’s degree from ALA- accredited library school, two years experience original cataloging using OCLC and AACR2; familiarity with books, serials, maps, and audiovisual formats. Duties will include: participating in retrospective conversion project, cataloging government documents, and computer software. Supervises one technical assistant, also supervises Technical Services in the department head’s absence. Faculty status. Salary: $14,000 minimum. Please send resume, and three letters of reference to: Barbara Markham, Associate Director for Technical Services, Florida Institute of Technology Library, PO Box 1150, Melbourne, FL 32901.

CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN/DEPARTMENT HEAD(12 month, tenure-track, faculty rank). Search extended through September 15, 1983, or until suitable applicant is hired. Plan, organize, and direct circulation, reserve and bookstack services in a land-grant university library. Supervise two technicians plus student assistants. Spend up to one-fourth time at the main information desk including some weekends and evenings on a rotating basis. ALA-accredited MLS and minimum of two years relevant experience required. Second master’s and supervisory experience in an academic library are preferred. Salary dependent on rank: Instructor (minimum $17,000), or Assistant Professor (minimum $19,000). Send resume, academic credentials, and three current letters of recommendation to: B.J. Kim, Documents Librarian, South Dakota State University Library, Box 2115, Brookings, SD 57007. An AA/EEO employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES.Oregon State University is seeking an experienced library administrator with a master’s of library science degree from an ALA-accredited institution plus an additional master's or doctoral degree. This is a tenured, professor rank position which will include major administrative responsibility. Position announcement available from: J. Ronald Miner, Chairman Library Director Search Committee, College of Agricultural Sciences, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331. Salary $45,000-$60,000. Applications deadline: August 1 ‚ 1983. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer which complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

DIRECTOR OF MINITEX,University of Minnesota Libraries-Twin Cities. The Director of MINITEX (Minnesota Interlibrary Telecommunications Exchange) is responsible for managing one of the most successful regional interlibrary cooperative programs in the country, which has as its mission to facilitate resource sharing among libraries in Minnesota—as well as between Minnesota libraries and those in other states—in order to strengthen the library services provided to the user and to contribute to the effectiveness of library services in individual libraries. MINITEX is a program of the Minnesota Higher Education Coordinating Board (MHECB), which provides its basic funding. Additional funding is provided by the Minnesota Office of Public Libraries and Interlibrary Cooperation and by North Dakota and South Dakota, under contract with MHECB. At the present time, more than 150 academic, state agency, and public libraries in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota participate in the various MINITEX activities. MHECB contracts with the University of Minnesota for management of MINITEX. MINITEX currently has five major programmatic activities: document delivery, backup reference service, periodical exchange, coordination of and training for OCLC participation, and maintenance of a regional union list of serials (MULS). The Director of MINITEX has responsibility for management of these programs, each of which is headed by a coordinator who reports to the MINITEX Director. The MINITEX Director, in turn, reports to the Director of the University of Minnesota Libraries, under the agreement between the University of MHECB. MINITEX is located in Wilson Library on the University of Minnesota campus. It has an annual operating budget of approximately $850,000 and a staff of approximately 32 FTE, including four professionals. With regard to policy and program priorities, the Director of MINITEX is responsible to the Director of Program Planning and Coordination at MHECB. A MINITEX Advisory Committee, comprised of representatives of the various types of libraries who participate in the program and the agencies with whom MHECB contracts for MINITEX services, advises the MINITEX Director and the MHECB Director of Program Planning and Coordination regarding MINITEX policy and program directions. The MHECB is ultimately responsible for MINITEX policy. The Director of MINITEX represents MINITEX in appropriate state, regional, and national forums, and is expected to provide effective and innovative leadership, on behalf of MINITEX and its participants, in furthering interlibrary cooperation at the state, regional, and national levels. Applicants for this position must have demonstrated skills in management, planning, communication, and interpersonal relations. They must have a sophisticated knowledge of interlibrary cooperation and networking, including developments that are currently taking place in this area. They must be able to work effectively with library administrators, librarians, and others in a complex cooperative environment. At least three years of significant management responsibility in a library—preferably a large academic library—or a library network is required, as is the MLS. The Director of MINITEX holds an academic-administrative appointment in the University of Minnesota Libraries. Salary is negotiable, with a base of $35,000. A full range of benefits is provided. Deadline for nominations is August 31, 1983. Deadline for postmark of applications is September 15, 1983. Applicants should send a resume, a sample of their writing, and the names and addresses of three references with their relationship to the applicant, to the University Libraries Personnel Officer. The letter of application should include a statement of the applicant’s view of one or two most significant challenges facing networks today and how networks should respond to these challenges. Applications should be sent to: Robert L. Wright, Personnel Officer, University Libraries, 499 Wilson Library, 309 South 19th Ave., Minneapolis, MN 55455. The University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity educator and employer and specifically invites and encourages applications from women and minorities.

DOCUMENTS/MAP LIBRARIAN.Search extended. Rank of Assistant Professor. Tenure-track. Full range of documents and map duties assisting department head. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; three years professional experience. Advanced subject matter degree desirable in geography, geology or history. Salary depending upon qualifications to $24,757, twelve-month position. Begin September 1 ‚ 1983. Send application, resume, names of three references by July 31 ‚ 1983, to: Ruth Hartman, Search Committee Chair, c/o Dean of Library Services, Central Washington University Library, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX institution.

HEAD OF CATALOG DEPARTMENT.Significant professional opportunity for innovative librarian in university library with full online public catalog. Responsible for unit of three professional and ten support staff. Position includes responsibility for coordination of bibliographic files throughout the library. Minimum qualifications: an ALA-MLS and at least seven years of relevant professional experience, including 1) demonstrated supervisory and management skills; 2) recent in-depth cataloging and automation related activities; 3) experience with OCLC or other bibliographic utilities or networks. Desirable qualifications include background in authority control, non-print media, online catalog development. Salary range is $25,440-$30,672; 24 days annual vacation and liberal benefits. Position is Associate Librarian rank, tenure-track, 12-month. Send by July 27, 1983, names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current professional references, and resume with complete record of education, experience, and salary, to: Frederick Ryan, Assistant Library Director for Systems and Technical Services, Meriam Library, California State University, Chico, CA 95929. CSU Chico is located 90 miles north of Sacramento in an attractive northern California setting, and is an affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF GENERAL REFERENCE.Responsible for the Refer ence, Government Documents, Interlibrary Loan and Nonbook units of the UNLV Library. Reports to the Director of Libraries and supervises a staff of four librarians and ten classified staff. Duties: coordinate four service units, expand library orientation/instruction and online searching, develop collection of non-print materials, participate in general reference desk duties, development and implement goals and objectives, facilitate staff development, enhance image of the Library through faculty and community liaison work. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; five years progressively responsible academic library experience; demonstrated supervisory, planning and communications skills; knowledge of reference sources and online searching; and ability to relate harmoniously to users and staff. Advanced degree in academic subject area preferred. Minimum salary: $27,000. Faculty status, 12-month appointment, 24 days vacation, fringe benefits. Send resume and names of three references beginning August 31, 1983, to: Mary Dale Palsson, Director of Libraries, Üniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154. The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, 504, 402 employer.

HEAD OF REFERENCE.Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or information science and three years professional experience. Coursework or background in science, engineering, or computer technology desirable. Must have ability to communicate well with students, faculty and colleagues. Duties include: bibliographic, research, and information assistance; classroom and in-library bibliographic instruction; computerized and manual literature searches; collection development; and supervision of two professional, one paraprofessional and one clerk. Minimum salary: $16,000 a year. Faculty status, 12-month appointment. Send resume, transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Annette Melnicove, Florida Institute of Technology Library, PO Box 1150, Melbourne, FL 32901. An equal opportunity employer.

HEAD OF REFERENCE & INFORMATIONAL SERVICESat the

Brown University Library. Reports to the Assistant University Librarian for Public Services and Collection Development. Responsible for the provision of information and in-depth reference services; the establishment of a communications program to publicize library services throughout the university community; the provision of instruction in effective library usage; the planning and management of information technologies as they impact traditional reference services; the selection and maintenance of the reference collections; and the supervision of eight professional librarians and two reference assistants. Requirements: MLS degree from an ALA- accredited library school; three years of reference experience in a university or large public library, including administrative responsibilities; reading knowledge of one foreign language, and a working knowledge of others; working knowledge of automated bibliographic retrieval systems and bibliographic instruction. An advanced degree or coursework in the liberal arts or sciences is desirable. Appointment range: $24,400-$32,000 based upon experience. Interested candidates should send letter of applications, resume, and names of three references by August 1 ‚ 1983, to: Gloria Hagberg, Brown University Library, Providence, Rl 02912. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

MICROFORMS LIBRARIAN.Northern Illinois University has an anticipated January 1984 opening for a qualified microforms librarian. MLS from an accredited library school and a second master’s degree or 30 hours of graduate work required. At least 2 years experience as a microforms librarian preferred with emphasis in collection development, bibliographic control, reference service, and knowledge of microforms cataloging desirable. Duties include: providing reference service, bibliographic control, reader access, and collection development in a microforms depoartment which now holds 1.2 million units of microforms; supervising at least one Civil Service employee. $16,200 minimum for a 12 month contract; Illinois Retirement System; one month vacation; academic status. Apply by September 30, 1983, by sending resume, placement file, official transcripts and 3 letters of recommendation to: George M. Nenonen, Personnel Director, University Libraries, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

MONOGRAPH ORIGINAL CATALOGER,University of Georgia (salary minimum $14,800). Duties: responsible to the head of the Monograph Original Cataloging Section of the Cataloging Department for performing original cataloging of monographic materials in all subjects and languages with particular emphasis on science materials. The Cataloging Department, comprised of 30 staff members, catalogs 47,000 books, serials, microforms and nonprint materials yearly. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; knowledge of AACR, AACR2 and LC classification and subject headings; ability to work with broad range of subjects and languages; good oral and written communication skills; cataloging experience in a large academic or research library preferred; background in sciences preferred; experience with OCLC cataloging preferred; knowledge of other automated systems applicable to libraries desirable. Application procedure: send letter of application by August 8,1983, including resume and names of three references to: Bonnie Jackson Clemens, Assistant Director for Administrative Services, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA 30602. This position will be filled only if suitable applicants are found. An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution.

ORIGINAL CATALOGING,Associate Librarian II and Associate Librarian I. Catalogs and classifies library materials in a variety of subjects and languages; tags data for input to OCLC copy and proofreads OCLC records. Prepares and files name/title authority cards in catalog. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited program and knowledge of at least one modern European language required. Background in the fine arts and/or Russian language strongly preferred. Associate Librarian II position: minimum salary $15,700; excellent fringe benefits; revises other catalogers work; one year cataloging experience using LC classification and AACR2 rules required; OCLC experience highly desirable. Associate Librarian I position: minimum salary $14,700; excellent fringe benefits, working knowledge of LC and AACR2 rules required; familiarity with OCLC desirable. For full consideration, submit resume and specify position, with names of 3 references by July 31 ‚ 1983, to: University of Maryland Libraries, Personnel Officer, McKeldin Library, College Park, MD 20742. AA/EOE.

PSYCHOLOGICAL & SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN.Search extended. Requirements: MLS (ALA-accredited); minimum of 4 years professional academic library reference experience in the social sciences with emphasis on psychology. Desired qualifications: reference experience including computer-based information services. Second master’s degree in psychology or related field in the social sciences; familiarity with databases; and reading knowledge of one West European language helpful. Supervisory and interpersonal skills needed. Ability to adapt library procedures to changing needs of students and faculty members in an intellectually challenging environment. In the Psychological Sciences Library, coordinates collection development and public services including staff supervision and liaison work with the faculty and other campus libraries. In the Humanities, Social Science and Education Library, provides reference service, database searching, and liaison to the teaching faculty with an emphasis on the social sciences. Members of the Library faculty must meet Purdue University requirements (excellence in librarianship, publishing, research, and service) for promotion and tenure. 12-month appointment with faculty status and responsibilities; rank commensurate with education and experience. Annual vacation of 22 days. Group life, major medical, and disability insurance plans are in effect as are TIAA/CREF and Social Security coverage. Salary: $17,000 and up depending on qualifications. Application deadline: August 31 ‚ 1983. Send resume and list of references to: Thomas L. Haworth, Personnel Officer, Libraries, Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.A permanent position available August 21, 1983. Under the general direction of the Assistant Director for Central Reference Services provides bibliographic, research and reference assistance to library users during scheduled hours (including some nights and weekends). Participates in the department's user education programs, conducts online searches and contributes to the development and improvement of reference services. Required: master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school, or its equivalent. Evidence of a positive and thorough commitment to public service. Evidence of the ability to make an effective contribution to the provision of high quality reference services in a changing and demanding environment. Ability to work well with a diverse academic clientele Both individually and in groups. Broad knowledge of reference sources and good bibliographic skills. Evidence of ability to meet university standards of research, publication, and professional service. Preferred: reference experience in a large academic or research library. Background in, or experience with, online search services. Knowledge of U.S. government documents and library automation. Desirable: reading knowledge of one or more Western European languages. Librarians have faculty rank. Rank for this position is Assistant Professor. Librarians must meet general university requirements for promotion and tenure (research, publication and university/community/professional service). Salary $14,500 upward, depending on qualifications and scholarly credentials. Send complete resume with names and addresses of five references to: Allen G. Dries, Library Personnel Manager, University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign, 127 Library, 1408 W. Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801; phone (217) 333-8169. Interviews may be scheduled at ALA in Los Angeles. For maximum consideration, applications and nominations should be received no later than August 1, 1983. The University of Illinois is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIANS.The Washington State University Libraries has two reference librarian positions in the Humanities/Social

Sciences Public Services (comprising Humanities/Social Sciences Library and Education Library). First position (humanities emphasis). Responsibilities for music reference and collection development; library liaison with teaching faculty in the Department of Music; general reference in humanities and social sciences disciplines; other collection development responsibilities, with preference for foreign languages and literature under qualifications. Assignment may also include library instruction and orientation and computerized database searching. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; degree in music. Desirable: experience in music reference in an academic library or professional non-library music experience; background in French, Classical, Slavic or Scandinavian languages and literature. Second position (social sciences emphasis). Responsibilities for reference and collection development in the social sciences and humanities disciplines. Assignment may also include library instruction and orientation, computerized database searching, preparation of bibliographies and other reference aids. Required: ALA-accredited MLS, undergraduate degree in the social sciences. Desirable: graduate degree in the social sciences and reference experience in government documents, law, and business. Both positions to be filled at the rank of Librarian 2; faculty status. Salary: commensurate with qualifications. (Minimum professional salary $16,200.) TIAA/CREF, broad insurance program, 22 days vacation, 12 days sick leave. Send letters of application (specify for which position), resume and three original letters of reference to: Allene F. Schnaitter, Director of Libraries, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-5610. Review of applications begins August 15, 1983. Washington State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIANS (2),with the rank of Instructor or Assistant Professor. Two tenure-track positions. Full range of reference duties, selection, bibliographic instruction, online searching. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum one year professional experience. Desirable: advanced degree in business, science, or social science. 12-month appointment as Instructor or Assistant Professor, DOQ. Salary ($15,338-$24,757). Available September 1, 1983. Send application, resume, and names of three refrences by July 31,1983, to: Malcolm D. Alexander, Search Committee Chair, c/o Dean of Library Services, Central Washington University Library, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX institution.

SCIENCE/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.University of Texas at San Antonio Library. Duties include general reference, collection development in sciences, and online searching. ALA-accredited MLS degree and master’s degree or master’s level course work in a scientific discipline (preferably physical), training in online database searching required. Experience in any of the areas of responsibility highly desirable. Salary: $15,000 for 12 months with usual fringe benefits. Send letter of application to: Margaret A. Joseph, Assistant Director for Public Services, University of Texas at San Antonio Library, San Antonio, TX 78285. UTSA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SERIALS/DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN(half time in each depart ment). General serials responsibilities, including cataloging and classification of serials under supervision of senior serials cataloger:processing pre-order requests; documents collection maintenance; some public service and supervision of student and support staff in both departments. Lecturer; fixed-term appointment; $15,500 minimum. Send resume and names of three recent references to: Judy Moore, Personnel Committee, Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC 27834. Applications must be postmarked by: August 5, 1983. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SYSTEMS ANALYSIS/PLANNING LIBRARIAN.Under the gen eral direction of the Dean of Libraries, plan, implement, and evaluate computerized library systems. Assist departments with the formulation of long-rang plans involving automation, facilities, work-flow, and advanced technologies. Responsible for the Library's management information system. Participate in collection development and faculty/professional activities. ALA-accredited master’s degree, programming language, and two (2) years relevant experience in an academic/research library are required. A bachelor’s degree in computer/management science or related discipline and familiarity with large bibliographic files and networking systems are preferred. Assistant Professor, $25,000 minimum. Send resume and names of three references by August 15,1983, to: Arthur P. Young, University Library, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, Rl, 02881. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, m/f.

SYSTEMS PLANNING AND HEAD CATALOG LIBRARIAN.Wes leyan University is seeking candidates for the position of Systems Planning and Head Catalog Librarian. Initial responsibilities include the planning and implementation of an integrated automated system for the cataloging and circulation functions of the library and for coordination of other computer-based systems. Also included will be line responsibility for the catalog department. Qualifications include an understanding of automated library systems; knowledge of cataloging policies and procedures; demonstrated ability to plan and implement new or improved programs based upon technological opportunities; supervisory experience. A master’s degree in library or information science required. The starting salary range is $25,000-$30,000. Send a letter of application, a resume, and the names of three references to: J. Robert Adams, Librarian, Wesleyan University, Middletown, CT 06457. Preference will be given to applications received prior to August 2. The position is available September 1 ‚ 1983. Wesleyan University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply.

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN,Kilmer Library Available: September 1 ‚ 1983. Supervision and management of technical services operations. Maintenance of public catalogs and shelflist, administration of online acquisition system, oversee fund accounting and some reference and bibliographic instruction. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, 2-3 years experience in an academic library including supervisory responsibilities and professional experience in acquisitions/cataloging. Knowledge of OCLC, RLIN, AA- CRII, and LC classification. $18,144 and up, dependent upon background and experience. Faculty status, calendar year appointment. Send resumes and three current reference sources to: Shirley W. Bolles(APP. 70), Alexander Library, Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ 08903. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARY. Provides direct reference service to undergraduates. Trains and supervises staff and student employees in the provision of basic reference service. Participates in selection for the reference and circulating collections. Participates in bibliographic instruction program, including planning, materials preparation and extensive contact with students through both classroom teaching and assistance at the reference desk related to assignments. Assists Head Librarian in planning and administering library services. Requires some evening and occasional weekend hours. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited program; ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing. Desirable: reference experience; bibliographic instruction or teaching experience; experience with online bibliographic systems. Faculty are expected to meet University requirements for promotion and tenure, including research, publication and service. Salary: $16,320-$18,600. Apply by 15 August to: Sharon A. Sullivan, Personnel Librarian, Ohio State University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. Include resume with names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three references. An AA/EEO employer. Qualified women, minority and handicapped persons, as well as others, are encouraged to apply.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Responsible for original cataloging of monographic materials, including specialized and non-book materials. Descriptive and subject cataloging and Library of Congress classification, using most current AACR rules. Formatting and MARC tagging copy for input into the Washington Library Network. One position will include responsibility for music cataloging. Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Desirable: experience in working with LC classification and subject headings, MARC tagging, AACR2, Western and Cyrillic languages, nonprint and specialized materials, and experience with library networking and bibliographic utilities (preferably WLN). In addition, experience in music cataloging is desirable for one position. Position currently vacant. Rank: Librarian 2, faculty status. Salary: commensurate with qualifications (minimum professional salary $16,200). TIAA/CREF, broad insurance program, 22 days annual leave and 12 days sick leave per year. Send letter of application, resume, and names of three references to: Allene F. Schnaitter, Director of Libraries, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-5610. Deadline for receipt of applications is Sept. 15, 1983. Washington State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE/TECHNICAL REPORTS LIBRARIAN. UCLA Engineering and Mathematical Sciences Library. Share responsibilities for online and traditional reference services, bibliographic instruction and collection development. Manage the microform and technical reports collection containing over 1,200,000 items. Supervise 1.4 FTE support staff. MLS, background in sciences or technology and one year sci/tech reference experience; strong organizational, planning, communications, and interpersonal skills; ability to work well with public and staff; understanding of the mission of higher education and student/faculty information needs; reference, teaching, and supervisory ability. Knowledge of Cyrillic transliteration and German preferred. Working knowledge of technical reports, literature and online searching desirable. Candidates will be considered partly on how their subject background and skills complement those of present staff. Hiring salary: $17,412-$26,712 depending on qualifications and experience. A personal interview at UCLA is required of finalist, expenses not reimbursable. Send letter of application, resume, and names of three references to: Rita Scherrei, Director, Administrative Systems and Personnel Services, University Research Library, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA 90024, by August 10, 1983. UCLA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

HEAD, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS. UCLA invites applications for head of the Department of Special Collections. This department includes rare books, manuscripts and other research materials in the humanities and social sciences as well as the University Archives and the Oral History Program. The head will administer strong public service, collection development, donor relations, and automated technical processing programs; will manage the fiscal resources; will supervise 15 full-time staff members. Normal qualifications include an MLS; knowledge, research experience, and expertise in handling a wide range of literary and historical source materials; ability to administer a large department; ability to represent the department with donors, support groups, and the rare book community. Hiring salary: $21,288-$36,012. Send letter of application, resume, and names of references to: Rita A. Scherrei, Director, Administrative Systems and Personnel Services, University Research Library, UCLC, Los Angeles, CA 90024, by September 15, 1983. UCLA encourages all qualified applicants to apply and is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

HEAD, SERIALS DEPARTMENT, Technical Services. Reports to Assistant University Librarian for Technical Services. Responsible for the overall management of the Serials Department including: serials acquisitions and cataloging. Responsible for policy formulation, procedural development and review, goal setting, budget preparation and hiring, supervision and evaluation of staff. Department utilizes online automated support system (NOTIS). Qualifications: MLS from an accredited library school and five years of increasingly responsible research library technical services experience with emphasis on serials. Successful supervisory experience mandatory. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Knowledge of library computer applications. Salary: $21,500-$25,000, depending upon experience. Position available: open. Send application and resume, including names of references, to: Lance Query, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. Applications received by August 31, 1983, will be considered. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Responsible for original and OCLC cataloging. Supervise two support staff. Participates in collection development and bibliographic instruction. Qualifications: ALA/MLS, academic experience with OCLC, AACR2, and Dewey. Evidence of Christian commitment and active membership in an evangelical church. Preference to members of the Church of the Nazarene.

TIAA/CREF. Salary: $14,000 minimum. Send letter of application, resume, and references to: Esther Schandorff, Director of Learning Services, Ryan Library, Point Loma College, 3900 Lomaland Dr., San Diego, CA 92106. Point Loma College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, Biological & Agricultural Sciences Department, Shields Library, University of California, Davis. (Search reopened.) Provides collection development services in plant sciences and reference, bibliographical, and instructional assistance at the departmental reference desk. Position requires a 40-hour week, including some evening and weekend work, normally one evening (7-10) per week and one weekend per month. A graduate degree in librarianship, or its equivalent, from an ALA-accredited institution is required. At least three years of reference experience in a biological or agricultural sciences library or in the reference service of a major science research center is required. A baccalaureate or advanced degree in agriculture or a biological science is highly desirable. Collection development experience desirable. Appointment will be made at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank ($17,412-$30,648 per year); hiring salary up to $22,284 per year, dependent upon qualifications and experience. Applicants should send letters, resumes, and the names of four referees to William F. McCoy, Associate University Librarian, 108 Shields Library, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Applications must be received by 31 August 1983.

LIBRARY MANAGER, SOCIAL SCIENCES. Major responsibility for planning, coordinating, and supervising reference and instructional services, materials processing, documents services, and circulation activities. Collections exceed 150,000 volumes, 1,600 periodicals and 100 foreign newspapers in social sciences and international affairs, as well as maps and documents. Staff of 3.5 librarians, 9 supporting staff, and the full-time equivalent of 8.6 student assistants. ALA-accredited MLS required. Evidence of imagination, leadership, the capacity to work effectively in a complex organization, knowledge of the information requirements of social scientists, and demonstrated administrative abilities will be sought in all cases. Preference will be given to applicants with an advanced degree in the social sciences. Salary ranges effective July 1: Librarian II, $23,500-$30,550; Librarian III, $26,500-$38,425. Submit resume, listing salary requirements and three references, by August 31 to: Box 35, Butler Library, Columbia University, 535 W. 114t Street, New York, NY 10027. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN. Assists Technical Services Librarian. Supervise bibliographic search procedures using print sources and OCLC terminal. Materials selection, collection policy responsibilities. Monitor $400,000 acquisitions budget. Require accredited MLS, computer literacy, ability to perform as university faculty. Prefer undergraduate background in business, science, or technology. Instructor rank, entry salary $14,500. 12-months, tenure-leading appointment, 24 days annual leave. Submit letter of application, resume, names of three references, by August 31, 1983. Apply: Personnel Office, Box 24,070A, East Tennessee State University, Johnson City, TN 37614. An EO/AA employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN AND BIBLIOGRAPHER. Position available October 1, 1983. Responsibilities: Reference service; bibliographic instruction; resource development; bibliographic support; curricular liaison; online circulationcatalog system implementation efforts. Required qualifications: experience in online bibliography; familiarity with library computer technology; academic background in science or social sciences. Rank: Instructor or Assistant Professor. Salary range: initially $13,000-$15,500 for 12 months. To assure

consideration: send resume, and arrange for credentials and 3 references to be sent—by August 1, 1983—to: Eleonore E. Hansen, Chair, Search Committee, Bradley University Library, Peoria, IL 61625; (309) 676-7611, ext. 583. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF LAW LIBRARY. The University of Miami is looking for a person to direct the operation of a 275,000-volume law library serving a law school of approximately 50 full time faculty and 1,100 students. The library has been and is growing rapidly with special emphasis on international and foreign materials and on materials from other disciplines. The university is a private institution which accords its law school considerable autonomy. The director of the law library therefore has complete responsibility, under the direction of the dean, for budget, purchasing, employment of staff, and all other facets of the library’s administration. The position carries faculty status. Contact: Prof. Alan C. Swan, Chairman of the Library Committee, University of Miami School of Law, P.O. Box 248087, Coral Gables, FL 33124. The University of Miami is an equal opportunity employer.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C. Applications and nominations are invited for the position of University Librarian. The George Washington University is a major private university in Washington, D.C., with a sttong commitment to continued growth of its library research collections and supporting technology. Currently there are 33 professionals on the library staff, and a collection of 986,000 volumes. The University Librarian is the chief administrative officer of the University Library, and reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Librarian’s primary responsibility will be leadership in continuing the expansion of the collections in order to serve the expanding research activity of the University and its instructional programs, in full coordination with other institutions in the Washington Area Consortium of Universities. Candidates should possess the MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution, as well as senior level experience in a major university or research library. Criteria for selection shall include: progressively responsible

administrative experience, preferably with large research-oriented collections; a record of scholarly accomplishment and professional service; the ability to work creatively with the university community; working knowledge of relevant information system technology; the capacity to exercise strong leadership of library personnel in setting and implementing long-range goals and objectives; and the ability to work constructively with officers of Consortium institutions in choosing among alternative strategies for expanding and developing collections and facilities. Compensation will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Minimum salary is $40,000 per year. The position will be available January 1, 1984. Letters of application, including a professional curriculum vitae, and nominations should be sent to: Dean Henry Solomon, Chairman, The George Washington University, Washington, DC 20052. Closing date for applications is September 1, 1983. The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SPECIAL LIBRARIAN/INFORMATION SPECIALIST. We are a newly-established arm of two great universities and our task is to build a program in communications policy studies. We’ve been given possession of an unusual, if small, special collection and hope to use it as the basis for a creatively developed special library. A fine librarian who has helped us think about our needs says we should seek someone with an MLS, with these skills and experience: knowledge and experience in basic operations of libraries to include reference work at the research, academic, or special library level; knowledge and/or experience in cataloging, acquisitions, circulation and other technical processes appropriate to a special library collection; knowledge and/or experience in using and developing computerized cataloging systems; knowledge and/or experience in use of online computerized technical and bibliographic systems, e.g., OCLC, DIALOG, LEXIS/NEXIS/NYT, NewsNet. The librarian who joins us will be willing to work at all levels of the operation of our library and our program. The duties will in any case be professional but may also, when appropriate, be clerical. We are located in Washington, D.C. The salary will be determined by qualifications. We are an equal opportunity employer and are part of an approved affirmative action program. Respond to: Librarian, 600 Maryland Avenue, S.W., Suite 750, Washington, DC 20024.