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Classified advertising orders and copy, and cancellations, should be addressed to the Advertising Department, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago 60611, and should reach that office before the second of the month preceding publication of issue desired. Copy received after that time may be held for the next issue.

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

Rate for classified advertising is $1.80 per printed line.

FOR SALE

Undergraduate liberal arts collection of some 30,000 volumes mostly assembled 1968 to 1974. Fully cataloged and in LC classification. Shelflist on 35 mm microfilm available for those seriously considering purchase of whole collection. For information write: Miss Hilda Gifford, Library Room 214, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada KIS 5B6

UNION LIST OF SERIALSin the Libraries in the Miami Valley. New Fifth Edition now available $50.00. Fourth Edition (1973) only $10.00. Send order to Sue Campbell, Wright State University Library, Dayton, OH 45431. Prepaid orders are post paid.

WANTED TO BUY

WE BUY POSTERS AND BOUND AND UNBOUND PERIODICALS.After microfilming, don't dispose of the originals, sell them to us. We purchase periodicals from 1890 to 1940, including Inland Printer, Saturday Evening Post, Vogue, Harper's Weekly, Jugend, Fantasîo, and dozens of other American and European publications. We are also looking for old posters—travel, war, book and magazine posters and others from 1890 to 1940. Write or call The Exhumation, P.O. Box 2057, Princeton, NJ 08540. (609) 921-2339.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN.Minimum requirements: MLS and at least one year of library experience plus an undergraduate degree in the social sciences. Salary $10,000 with usual fringe benefits on twelve-month contract. Applications to Dr. Claude E. Fike, Director, William D. McCain Library, University of Southern Mississippi, Southern Station, Box 5148, Hattiesburg, MS 39401. An affirmative ac†ion/equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS AND MAR DEPARTMENTin new Learning Activities Resource Center incorporating library and nonprint media services. Under the general direction of the department head will have responsibility for the map collection, including the classifying and cataloging of maps. Will assist in the operation of the department, answer reference questions involving both maps and government publications, give student orientations, and perform other professional work as required. Qualifications: graduate degree from an ALA-accredi†ed school of library science. Librarians also holding a degree major in geography or geology or with experience in the cataloging and interpretation of maps and in reference service with government publications will be given preference. Salary: $11,556—$15,924 (assistant librarian). A tenure-track position. Send letter of application, resume, and credentials by April I to: Robert G. Brennan, Director of Public Services, California State University, Chico, CA 95929. An equal opportunity/affirma†ive action employer.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES:Florida Technological University in Orlando is seeking an associate director to serve as the principal assistant to the director in all phases of university library management. The F.T.U. library serves 10,000 students and 360 faculty members, with more than 220,000 volumes, a 1.4 million dollar budget, 63 full-time staff members, and is a SOLINET member library using computer-based systems for circulation and other operations. This position requires an extensive knowledge of modern library systems and methods, a master's degree from an ALA-accredi†ed library school, and 8 years of progressively responsible library experience, including administrative experience. An extensive background in systems and computer applications in libraries is required. Should appreciate sunshine and clean air. Salary range. $17,000—20,000. Send letter of inquiry and resume to Mr. Tony Logan, Chairperson, Library Search Committee, F.T.U., P.O. Box 25000, Orlando, FL 32816. Closing date April I. An equal oppor- †unity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER(chiefly serials), University of Southwestern Louisiana. MLS, experience in cataloging and serials required. Knowledge of French and German desirable. Familiarity and experience with national trends and development in serials cataloging and automation desirable. Assistant professor rank. 12-mon†h salary range, $13,000 to $15,000 depending upon experience. LC Classification, member of SOLINET. Send resume and three letters of recommendation to Miss Norma Durand, Head Ca†aloger, Dupre Library, University of Southwestern Louisiana, Lafayette, LA 70504. Deadline May I. Position available now. The University of Southwestern Louisiana is an equal opportunity/affirma†ive action employer.

CATALOGERresponsible for original cataloging and classification of monographs, with emphasis on the sciences. Prepares copy for OCLC input; uses LC classification and LC subject headings. May also train and revise work of LTAs. Minimum qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredi†ed library school, second master's degree in a biological or physical science, and reading knowledge of at least one Western European language. Familiarity with LC classification, MARC formats, OCLC system desirable. Rank of assistant professor. Twelve-month appointment. Minimum salary $12,220. Usual fringe benefits. Position available immediately. Send resume to Robert J. Adelsperger, Acting Personnel Officer, Dept. IG, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, P.O. Box 8198, Chicago, IL 60680. Deadline for applications March 15. The University of Illinois at Chicago Circle is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

CHEMISTRY LIBRARIAN.Responsible for the maintenance and development of a major research collection of 45,000 volumes in the chemical sciences. MSLS required. Background in the physical sciences preferred with at least 3 years of successful research library experience including supervisory & administrative experience. Evidence of research orientation, capacity to deal with technological innovation, & ability to provide effective service to a research-oriented clientele essential. Faculty rank, depending upon qualifications & scholarly credentials. Salary, $15,000 upward. CITY PLANNING & ARCHITECTURE LIBRARIAN. Outstanding library of 20,000 volumes serving primarily students and faculty in the Departments of Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning. Librarian is responsible for designing and implementing specialized services to support the research and teaching activity of these departments and for administration, selection of materials, and operation of the library. Knowledge of the literature of the fields served is essential. MSLS, extensive successful research library experience including 3-5 years of supervisory and administrative experience, ability to deal effectively with goals and activities of a diverse clientele, and evidence of research orientation and scholarship are required. Appointment at the assistant professor level or above, depending on qualifications and scholarly credentials. Salary, $15,000 upward. Both positions are twelve-month appointments with one month of vacation and other fringe benefits. Professional librarians must meet general university requirements for promotion and tenure (research, publication, and university/communi†y service) in addition to specific library assignment. The University of Illinois is an affirmative ac†ion/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of minority groups and women. Applications and inquiries to Robert F. Delzell, Director of Personnel, University of Illinois Library at Urbana-Champaign, Urbana, IL 61801. Phone: (217) 333-0319. Deadline for applications: March

CIRCULATION LIBRARIAN,head of department, with responsibility for development, operation, and interpretation of a major service unit in a library serving an urban university of 20,000 students. Supervises staff of 19 FTE student assistants. Administers all aspects of circulation and related functions, and is responsible for policies and procedures necessary for the maintenance of a responsive, service-oriented unit. Duties include management of an on-line circulation system and coordination with campus and university-wide data processing units and systems. Minimum qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school and at least two years appropriate supervisory experience as department head or equivalent in an academic library, as well as familiarity and experience with data processing and on-line circulation systems. Demonstrated ability to manage a complex facility, to work well with people, and to motivate them in relation to goals set. Second master's degree preferred. Rank of assistant professor, twelve-month appointment. Salary dependent on qualifications and experience, $12,220 minimum. Usual fringe benefits. Position available immediately. Send resume to Robert J. Adelsperger, Acting Personnel Officer, Dept. IG, University of Illinois at Chicago Circle, P.O. Box 8198, Chicago, IL 60680. Deadline for applications is March 15. The University of Illinois at Chicago Circle is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

CLARKE HISTORICAL LIBRARY.Librarian and manuscripts curator to catalog and maintain collections of books, pamphlets, manuscripts, and historical materials and to supervise reading room. M.A. in history or literature and M.L.S. required. Interest in materials and earnest desire to engage in research for publication expected. Salary $13,000, adjustable in accordance with experience. Full faculty privileges, rank according to academic credentials. Apply to John Cumming, Director, Clarke Historical Library, Central Michigan University, Mount Pleasant, Ml 48859. CMU is a nondiscrimina†ory educational institution and employer.

CURRICULUM MATERIALS DEPARTMENTin a new Learning Activities Resource Center incorporating library and nonprint media services. Supervises department and participates in the acquisition and processing of curriculum materials. Provides reference service and gives instruction in the use of materials. Ability to work with faculty, students, and professional teachers is essential. Qualifications: Graduate degree from ALA-accredi†ed school of library science. A second master's degree in the field of education is highly desirable. A minimum of three years of professional library experience, preferably in a curriculum materials department, part of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity. Teaching experience is valuable. Salary: $ 13,440- $ 18,564 (senior assistant librarian). A tenure-track position. Send letter of application, resume, and credentials by April I to: Robert G. Brennan. Director of Public Services, California State University, Chico, CA 95929. An equal opportuni†y/af- firmative action employer.

DEAN OF LIBRARY SERVICES.University of Lowell is continuing its search for a dean of library services. The university has seven colleges and a graduate school, with a current enrollment of 11,000 students and 400 faculty. Responsibilities: leadership and administrative management of two library units. Reports directly to chief academic officer. Qualifications: Successful administrative experience in an academic library at the college or university level. Demonstrated ability and knowledge of library and media planning, personnel administration, and business management. Master's degree from an ALA- accredi†ed school and doctorate in subject field, or master's degree in subject field and doctorate in library science from an ALA-accredited institution. Salary range: $25,000—$30,000 depending on experience. Twelve-month appointment. Anticipated starting date is July I. Liberal fringe benefits. Applications or nominations must be submitted by March I to: Dr. Robert Schinnes, Chairperson, Dean of Library Services Search Committee, University of Lowell, Lowell, MA 01854. An equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX University.

DESIGN LIBRARIAN.Librarian to administer special library serving the 550 faculty and students of the School of Design at North Carolina State University. The school offers programs in architecture, landscape architecture, product design, and urban planning. Applicant must have a MLS, a minimum of two years' experience in a special library or service-oriented academic library. An undergraduate degree or strong background in architecture, art, art history, or urban studies is highly desirable. Duties include selection and organization of materials, reference service, orientation and instruction, and the supervision of three staff members. Collections consist of 17,000 volumes, 175 current periodicals, and 30,000 slides. Salary $13,000 and up, depending on educational background and experience. Twelve-month appointment, liberal retirement, insurance, and vacation benefits. Send resume to: Cyrus B. King, Assistant Director, D. H. Hill Library, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC 27607. An equal oppor†unîty/affirma†ive action employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY.Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, Tenn., 45 miles N.W. of Nashville. Responsibilities: Leadership and administrative management of 180,000-volume modern library facility with budget of $423,000 and staff of 20 (5 professional), serving 4,600 students. Reports directly to chief academic officer. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school and additional subject master's degree, with doctor's degree preferred. Eight to ten years library experience, including three to five years of academic library administrative experience. Salary: $20,000-$23,000. Starting date July I, or negotiable. Resume must include degrees, experience, 3 references (one from current employer), scholarly contributions and professional activities and must be received by March I. Apply to Vice-President for Academic Affairs, Austin Peay State University, Clarksville, TN 37040. An equal oppor†uni†y/affîrmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF USER SERVICES.Responsibilities include direction of User Services Division (staff of 5 professionals) and administration of National Endowment for the Humanities-Council on Library Resources grant to integrate library utilization into the college program via faculty liaison and library resource instruction. Requirements include MLS with preference given to the following: educational technology coursework, second master's degree, experience in working with students and faculty, supervisory experience. Salary is $11,900+ depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits: TIAA-CREF, Blue Cross-Blue Shield, life insurance, 15 days vacation on a 12-mon†h contract. Applications accepted until April I, with position starting on or before May I. Apply: Thomas M. Collins, Chairperson, Search Committee, Calvin T. Ryan Library, Kearney State College, Kearney, NE 68847. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

FIRST-RATE CATALOGER.Minimum four years experience including original cataloging and LC classification. Music background essential; languaoe competence desirable. This is a TEMPORARY POSITION May 15, 1977- August 31, 1978. More than $13,000 annual rate to right person. Apply L. E. Wikander, Williams College Library, Williamstown, MA 01276. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

HEAD, CATALOGING DEPARTMENT.The University of Saskatchewan Library invites applications for the position of head of the Cataloging Department. The individual holding this position will be responsible to the coordinator of technical services for planning and management of the cataloging department, which processes 30,000 titles per year with a staff of 18 FTE, 9 of whom are librarians. The department is a centralized and highly automated operation serving a main library and ten branches. Qualifications: The position requires a dynamic, progressive person who is capable of responding to changing methods and needs and has a commitment to effective processing and service. Candidates must have a degree from an accredited library school and at least 5 years experience in cataloging with LC classification, preferably in a large academic or research library. Candidates should have demonstrated organizational and leadership ability in a catalog department and preferably at least 2 years' successful administrative experience. Working knowledge of automated cataloging systems is desirable. Current salary range: $17,308— $22,082 (an increase is expected in July) depending upon qualifications and experience. Rank—Librarian III. Position available June I. Applicants are requested to send curriculum vitae and to arrange for a minimum of three letters of reference (sent directly by the referee) to reach the undersigned by April 30: J. D. Teskey, Assistant to the University Librarian, The Library, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N OWO

HEAD, CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT, POSITION NO. HC-I.Assistant/associate librarian, $ 12.312—$21,708. Administrative and coordina†ive responsibility including lending and reserved book services, stack maintenance, and building operations. Supervises 60 full-time equivalent. Personal involvement in detail design and implementation of automated lending and tattle-tape systems expected. Requires: MLS or equivalent; experience and demonstrated ability. Resume prior to March 15 to Eugene Graziano, Assistant University Librarian, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF REFERENCE/PUBLIC SERVICES.Responsible for general reference work and interlibrary loan. Supervise personnel at circulation and reserve desk. Position requires ability to initiate and develop programs to provide a broad range of substantive reference and bibliographic services to faculty and students. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school required; some experience required. Salary range $10,500-$11,000, depending upon qualifications. Applications and resumes by Feb. 15 to Dr. Charles E. Hale, Library Director, Millikin University Library, Millikin University, Decatur, IL 62522. An equal oppportunty/affirma†ive action employer.

IBERO-AMERICAN CATALOGER.As team leader will work with 14 Ibero-American blanket order plans and will supervise 2 paraprofessionals, one clerical, and 3 students. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS, fluency in Spanish and Portuguese, two or more years of professional cataloging experience. Second master's in related area and OCLC or other automation experience desirable. Twelve-month appointment with faculty rank and status dependent on qualifications. Twenty-one working days annual vacation. Salary range: $12,000-14,000, dependent on qualifications and experience. Applications will be accepted no later than April I for July I appointment. Send inquiries and resume to Dr. Alicia V. Tjarks, Ibero-American Bibliographer, University of New Mexico, Central Library, Albuquerque, NM 87131. University of New Mexico is an affirmative ac†ion/equal employment opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN, SENIOR CATALOGER.Original cataloging of monographs. Acts as resource person for two other ca†alogers and one clerk. Desired qualifications in order of importance: MLS plus at least five years experience in cataloging. Background in science and technology. Knowledge of MARC format. Familiarity with OCLC cataloging. Foreign language facility. Faculty appointment. Salary $15,000 or more depending upon qualifications. Position available July I. Deadline for applications February 28. Send resume to John Thomas, Personnel Officer, Library Offices, Stewart Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907. An equal access/ equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN, TEACHING MATERIALS CENTER,State University College, Oneonta, N.Y. Graduate degree in librarianship required. Undergrad or additional grad work in education preferred. Aptitude or experience in nonprint materials desirable. Appointment available July I, dependent upon approval of Division of the Budget. Assistant librarian rank ($10,000 minimum; 12 months). Reference service (including evening & weekend assignments), acquisition & cataloging responsibilities, assistance in Media Center. Applications accepted until April I. Address inquiries and vita to - Martha Chambers, Chairperson, Personnel Committee, Milne Library, State University College, Oneonta, NY 13820. State Uni versi†y of New York is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIANS—2positions open July. (I) Major responsibility in reference, participation in teaching library course, and working with academic dep†s. Responsible for cataloging music materials. MLS from an ALA-accredited program plus advanced degree in a liberal arts field required. 2 yr. initial appointment. (2) Major responsibility in cataloging, with some work in reference, participation in teaching library course, and working with academic dep†s. Familiarity with OCLC and new ISBDM rules desirable. Knowledge of foreign languages desirable. MLS from an ALA-accredited program required. Second master’s desirable. One year initial appointment. These are faculty appointments in the Dept. of Library Resources with full faculty status and fringe benefits. Base salary of $11,000 to $13,000 depending on qualifications. Send Itr. of application and resume to: Dorothy Cieslicki, Chairperson, Dept. of Lib. Res., Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA 17013. Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR:July I. Overall responsibility for private college library (enrollment 1,472 on-campus FTE). ALA-accredited MLS plus second master's or higher; 5 years professional academic experience, including management. Salary negotiable but not less than $14,500. Send resume and references to Sister Stefanie Weisgram, Library, College of Saint Benedict, Saint Joseph, MN 56374.

MUSIC LIBRARIAN.Responsible for Music Library in Arts Center. Provide reference assistance, evaluate collection, plan acquisitions program, assist with cataloging. Supervise one full-time assistant and student assistants. Requires MLS and a degree in music, preferably a master's degree in musicology. Experience in an academic music library is desirable. Supervisory experience required. Salary: $11,000-$ 13,000 for 12 months, but negotiable. TIAA. Available June I. Send resume to John Hall, Director, Fondren Library, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIANand professional fac†o† urn for public service and related duties as assigned in college library without computer terminals or electronic procedures. New position concurrent with move into new building. Available June I. Present total staff of 6 plus student assistants. 1,600 enrollment, 100,000 volumes, in city of 37,000 in eastern North Carolina. Requires MS from ALA-accredited school, with reference experience preferred. Salary range of $9,500-10,500 dependent on credentials. Twelve-month contract. Send resume by March 15 to Otis Coefield, Library Director, Atlantic Christian College, Wilson, NC 27893. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SERIALS CATALOGER.Performs original and copy cataloging of serials using Dewey 18, AACR, and MARC format in Northwestern's On-Line Total integrated System (NOTIS). Assists in training and supervising support staff. Coordinates procedures with other departments in technical services and throughout the library. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; several years of monograph cataloging experience and desire to work with serials, or. several years experience in serial acquisitions, cataloging, or serial maintenance. Working knowledge of at least two Western European languages, preferably French or German. Supervisory experience or potential. Knowledge of current developments and changes in cataloging and library automation. Salary: $10,000—$ 12,500, depending on experience. Open: Immediately. Applications accepted through March I. Apply: Robert Ireland, Personnel Office, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An. equal opportunity employer.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS/ARCHIVES LIBRARIAN.University of Denver. Position open September I. As assistant curator, responsibilities include physical and bibliographical organization of collections; processing of manuscripts, records, documents, and university generated materials; preparation of guides, indexes, inventories, and exhibits. Requirements: Master's degree from an accredited library school, relevant 2nd master's or equivalent, courses in archival organization and management, some experience, familiarity with rare and semi-rare book collections, Western history, and archival collections. 12- mon†h appointment; 22 days annual leave and other faculty fringe benefits. Salary, $11,000 minimum. Send resume to: George A. Snyder, Curator, Special Collections, Penrose Library, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80208. Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

The University of Saskatchewan Library invites applications for the position of COORDINATOR OF PUBLIC SERVICES. The individual holding this position will be one of six members of the executive committee of the library and will have overall responsibility for developing and maintaining public service programs within the university library system, including circulation, government publications, reference, special collections, and university archives and for selection, training, supervision, and evaluation of the staff in these public service units. The staff presently consists of 11 librarians and 35 support staff. The successful applicant will have a degree from an accredited school of librarianship, as well as at least five years experience in a large academic library of which three involved the administration of public service areas. Further, candidates should have demonstrated ability in the planning of library and media facilities and programs; in utilizing automation for the improvement of services; in applying relevant business management principles; and in creating a positive and challenging working environment. The position is available as of July I. Salary range-rank—Librarian IV-$20,246 to $24,041. Applications, as well as letters of reference, should be received by March 31. Candidates are requested to send curriculum vitae and to arrange for a minimum of 3 letters of reference to be sent directly by referee to: J. D. Teskey, Assistant to the University Librarian, The Library, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, S7N 0W0