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POSITIONS OPEN

Administration

ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN to share in planning and implementation of professional staff career development, library information and acquisitions programs and to assist with the development of the library budget. Assumes responsibility for the University .Libraries in the absence of the University Librarian. Requirements: earned MLS and demonstrated administrative abilities, should have thorough understanding of applications of technology to library operations. Must have skills and flexibility to work with union and non-union library staff. Minimum salary $22,000. Send complete credentials to Charles D. Churchwell, Univ. Libn., Brown Univ., Box A, Providence, Rl 02912. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR, Denison Memorial Medical Library at the Univ. of Colorado Medical Center. MLS or equivalent and experience with medical or research libraries required. Salary negotiable depending on qualification, minimum $25,000. Send curriculum vitae, bibliography and recommendations to David W. Talmage, M.D., Box 2781, Univ. of Colo. Med. Ctr., 4200 E. 9th Ave., Denver, CO 80220. An equal opportunity employer.

CHIEF.OF PROCESSING DIVISION with administrative responsibility for †he Acquisitions, Bindery, and Catalog Departments serving a central library and 47 branches. Annual library materials budget over $1 million. Salary range $ 18,036—$20,960. Liberal fringe benefits. Minimum requirements include degree from ALA-accred¡†ed library school, 7 years of experience including 3 years in a responsible supervisory capacity in technical services. Please direct inquiries immediately to Employment Representative, Free Lib. of Philadelphia, Logan Sq., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

LIBRARIAN: Amherst College, an institution committed to excellence in undergraduate liberal arts education, seeks a person interested in †he world of books and with demonstrated ability in library administration to be librarian of the College. Salary (minimum $18,000) commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position to be filled by 7/1/75. Please write, with curriculum vitae and references, to Prof. Richard Cody, Chrm., Search Comm., Eng. Dept., Amherst College, Amherst, MA 0IC02. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS COLLECTION LIBRARIAN. The University of Arizona is seeking a professional librarian to fill the above position. The Instructional Materials Collection is a separate branch of the Main Library system. The Head Librarian, and only professional in this branch, is responsible for portions of the acquisitions and cataloging of instructional materials items and entirely responsible for selection, circulation, reserve, etc., procedures. The librarian filling this position must provide reference service in the broadest sense for instructional materials in †he College of Education and orientation for student teachers in †he role of instructional materials in teaching. He/she must work closely with the Faculty in developing †he collection to meet the needs of the College of Education. The librarian filling this position must have a master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school, training in educational methods or teaching experience, and †he ability to work independently. Qualities which will be favorably considered are: supervisory experience, knowledge of instructional materials and curriculum development, knowledge of, and experience with, †he use of audiovisual materials in instructional programs, and understanding of †he role of a branch library in a large university setting. Starting salary will be between $12,000 and $13,000 per year. Professional librarians at †he University have faculty status, but 12-mon†h appointments with 24 days per year of paid vacation, 12 days of sick leave and a variety of health and retirement plans to choose from. Applications for this position will not be accepted after 11/30/74. Send inquiries and resumes to W. David Laird, Univ. Libn., Univ. of Ariz., Tucson, AZ 85721. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES. Available 7/1/75. To plan, direct and administer all collection development activities, and technical services. Qualifications: Master's degree from accredited library school; additional research, doctorate preferred; 15 years of academic library experience. Salary minimum $20,000. Deadline for applications: 12/10/74. Apply Robert H. DeWitt, Asst. Dir. of Ls., Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO 80523. An equal opportunity employer.

PERSONNEL OFFICER. Staff officer reporting to Director of Libraries. Responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating activities of a large academic library related to recruitment, employment, staff development, benefits, and working conditions affecting 107 FTE librarians, 224 FTE support staff, and 107 FTE students. MLS from ALA- accredi†ed library school program, personnel management training or experience and library experience. Demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with faculty, staff and students. Salary $ 16,500—$20,000. 24 days' vacation, TIAA retirement and various medical plans available. Application deadline 12/1/74. Contact Marion Milczewskî, Dir. of Ls., Univ. of Washington, Seattle, WA 98195. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN for Reader Services. Qualifications: A degree from an accredited library school, substantial experience in an academic library; at least 5 years in a responsible administrative position. Responsibilities: Accountable †o the University Librarian for †he effective administration of the Reader Services areas of †he Library System, including †he Engineering, Mathematics and Science Divisional Library, the Environmental Studies Branch Library, the Government Publications Department, and †he Circulation and Reference Departments of the Arts Divisional Library. The prime responsibilities of this position include the training and development of staff, the development of library collections, policy formulation and implementation, short and long-range facility planning, and liaison with library users from all levels of the University community. The incumbent administers a staff of 83 including 23 professional librarians, with a salary budget for 1974-75 in excess of $640,000. Salary: This is a senior administrative position, and the salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Starting salary, up to $20,000 per annum. Apply to Alan R. Dunnet, Lib. Pers. Admn., Dana Porter Arts Lib., Univ. of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario N2L, 3GI, Canada.

Cataloging

CATALOG LIBRARIAN (Head, Serials Cataloging Div.). Responsible for planning work-flows and procedures of the Serials section; coordinating the section's work with that of other units in the Cataloging Department, and assisting in formulating the section's interrelationships with other units of the Library. Required: 5th-year library degree from accredited library school, a minimum of 3 years' experience in serials cataloging in a large academic library; experience with computer applications to cataloging and serials. Salary: $ 11,249—$ 14,493 depending on qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits: TIAA/CREF retirement plan; social security; health, hospital and life insurance partially subsidized; liberal sick leave. Write to Robert T. Grazier, Assoc. Dir., Univ. Libs., Wayne State Univ., Detroit, Ml 48202. An equal opportunity employer.

MONOGRAPH CATALOG DIVISION HEAD. Supervises units responsible for descriptive cataloging of monographs in English and Western European languages and preorder and pre-cataloging searching. Staff of 12 librarians, 21 FTE's supporting staff. Required: MLS from accredited institution, several years of professional experience in descriptive cataloging in a large academic library, knowledge of several European languages, supervisory ability. Salary $15,800, TIAA/CREF, ma¡or medical. Applications to Mrs. Lynn F. Marko, Asst, for Pers. and Staff Development, Univ. of Mich. Lib., Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. A non-d¡scr¡m¡natory, affirmative action employer.

CHIEF REVISER and DEPUTY TO THE HEAD OF A CATALOG DEPARTMENT, responsible for cataloging and classifying all library materials (including non-book) for Central Library and 47 branches. Salary range $14,474— $17,150. Liberal fringe benefits. Minimum requirements for civil service exam include 5th-year library degree from ALA-accred¡ted school; 4 years of experience including 2 years' cataloging and 2 years' supervisory experience. For further information, contact immediately Employment Representative, Free Lib. of Philadelphia, Logan Sq., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

CATALOGER. Original cataloging section. Responsible for the preparation of card copy for those monographs, microforms and theses for which LC copy is not available. Staff of 10 librarians. Degree from accredited library school. LC classification system is used in cataloging and books are assigned on a subiect basis. Science or technology background preferred. Salary to be arranged according to experience. Minimum $9,000 per annum. Apply with vitae to Mrs. Pat Noonan, Head, Cataloging Dept., Tech. Servs. Div., Elizabeth Dafoe Lib., Univ. of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.

Multiple

SERIALS CATALOGER. Responsible to Head of Cataloging for serials cataloging. 2 years' serials experience required and computer-based experience desirable. MLS. Minimum salary $10,500. SERIALS LIBRARIAN. Responsible to Assistant Director for Processing Services for management and development of 12,000 title serials department. Two years of university or research library required. Will be participating in reorganization of processing sections as part of automation program. MLS. Minimum salary $12,000. Apply to Hal B. Schell, Dean of Lib. Admn., Univ. of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DOCUMENT/BUSINESS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, beginning assignment to be responsible for government documents and collection development and reference in business and economics, available 11/1/74. A-V CURRICULUM MATERIALS LIBRARIAN, beginning assignment to be primarily responsible for development of curriculum materials collection, available 1/1/75. Requirements: MLS, appropriate academic background. Salary commensurate with education and experience, minimum $9,000 with excellent fringe benefits. Write Dr. Michael F. Kelly, Dir. of Ls., Univ. of Texas, San Antonio, TX 78285. An equal opportunity employer.

Reference

SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN: Reference responsibilities, including selection of materials, liaison with faculty and students in designated subject area, class instruction, plus leadership responsibility in a technical activity. Qualifications: MLS or equivalent professional degree and minimum of 2 years' professional experience, preferably in a science library. Science subject background highly desirable. Faculty status, some moving expenses, TIAA/CREF. Salary $10,500 up depending on qualifications. Open Dec. I. Send resume to Dr. G. Donald Smith, Dir. of Ls., Washington State Univ., Pullman, WA 99163. An equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE DEPARTMENT HEAD. Librarian with strong capacity for leadership to direct activities of staff of 7 in comprehensive reference program including instruction, outreach, computer-assisted information service. Requirements: MLS; MA in humanities or social sciences desired; minimum 5 years' experience including 3 years' reference in academic or research library and one year administration. Extensive knowledge of reference resources and skills required. Salary $13,500-$15,500 depending on qualifications. Send letter and resume to Robert Ireland, Northwestern Univ. Lib., Evanston, IL 60201. An equal opportunity employer.

Subject Specialists

BIBLIOGRAPHIC PROCESSING SUPERVISOR. Information Dynamics Corp, is a commercial firm providing systems and services to libraries worldwide. We are looking for an individual with the following requirements: MLS, 5 years' experience in an academic library as a cataloger using the LC classification system. Strong managerial skills with successful supervisory experience in technical services. Knowledge of computer applications, coding for filing and proofreading is helpful. Salary $12,000 up. Send resumes to Mr. Walter Ches†erson, Mgr. of Admn., Information Dynamics Corp., 80 Main St., Reading, MA 01867.

INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Library faculty member with special expertise in nonprint cataloging and retrieval systems. Additional duties include reference service, participation in collection development, liaison with academic programs outside the library, and development of bibliographic guides and library workshops for students and faculty of the university. Prefer combination of library degree and experience. Position available immediately. Salary range $10,800-$ 12,000. Send resumes, etc. to Mary MacDonald, Coor. of Instructional Servs., Sangamon State Univ., Springfield, IL 62708. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

RESEARCH LIBRARIAN to assist head of Research Development Unit in the planning, design and conduct of research projects related to the activities and operations of the Purdue Univ. Libraries and Audio-Visual Center. The Research Development Unit is concerned primarily with the conduct of research rather than the provision of reference service or the compilation of bibliographies. Qualifications include academic background in librari- anship, business or a related area and quantitative research methodology. Faculty status and responsibilities. 22 working days vacation, group insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement plans in effect. Salary: $9,000. Apply with resume to Katherine M. Markee, Pers. Libn., Purdue Univ., W. Lafayette, IN 47907. Deadline for application 12/2/74. An equal oppor†uni†y/affirmative action employer.

DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN. Head of Documents Department, full depository in academic library of over 1,000,000 volumes. Master's degree from ALA-accredited library school and broad experience in documents work and cataloging. Salary $12,000. Send resume, placement office credentials and 3 references to Norris K. Maxwell, Asst. Ln., Oklahoma State Univ., Stillwater, OK 74074.