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Classified Advertising

Classified advertising orders and copy, and cancellations, should be addressed to the Advertising Department, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 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

SEARCH SERVICE.Ex-librarians locate titles or subject, plus 150,000 indexed stock. PAB 2917 Atlantic, Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Phone: 609/344-1943.

CHINA—General collection—reasonable. All topics. 1,000 vcls. plus. Write M. Frazin, ERAC Box NO, Farmington, CT 06032.

POSITIONS OPEN

ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN.A unique opportunity to utilize your education and experience in a new and challenging environment. As TECHNICAL PROGRAMS REPRESENTATIVE, working with other professionally and technically oriented people, for an internationally known, leading distributor to libraries, you will be in on the ground floor, with an expanding group and will assume responsibility for supporting sales and customer relations activities using, in an assigned territory, your professional knowledge of the special requirements of academic libraries. To be considered for this position you should possess the M.L.S. degree and have acquired a minimum of 2 years of professional technical services and/or collection development experience. Experience in working with an Approval Plan and background or training in business and automated library techniques will be in your favor. You should enjoy traveling and meeting new people and situations, possess poise and confidence in your abilities, and be willing to relocate to a pleasant New Jersey community. Salary is negotiable. Position offers a comprehensive benefit program including tuition reimbursement and expenses. Your future co-workers are aware of this ad. If qualified, send detailed resume, salary history, and references in complete confidence to D. C. PICKETT, DIRECTOR, PROGRAM SERVICES, THE BAKER & TAYLOR COMPANY, THE PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL CENTER, 6 KIRBY AVENUE, SOMERVILLE, NEW JERSEY 08876. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES.Large urban university of more than a million volumes invites applications for Assistant Director for Public Services, whose position will include a multiplicity of services functions, including reference and circulation; co-operative services; implementation of policies relating to present and future user education and access to the collection; responsibility for the coordination of collection development; knowledge of current trends in computer-based services is essential. Basic requirements: fifth-year degree in library science; additional graduate degree and several years experience in progressively responsible positions in large urban university environment; experience in supervision and proven ability to work well with people, especially academic faculty and library personnel. Facuty status; 12-month contract; excellent benefits; starting salary of $22,000 and up depending on experience and other qualifications. Send resume to Robert V. Haynes, Interim Director, University of Houston Libraries, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, Texas 77004. Equal employment opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN.On-line cataloging coordination, original cataloging, subject bibliography, gift selection; reference service, including computerized searching. MLS from ALA-accredited library school; second master's or equivalent experience. Minimum one year professional academic library experience, preferably including online cataloging. Two or more foreign languages preferred. $1,012—$I‚393/mo. commensurate with qualifications. Starting February I, 1978. Apply by December 31, 1977, to Fidelia Dickinson, Assoc. Director, San Diego State University Library, San Diego, CA 92182. An equal opportunity/affirmative action/Title IX employer.

ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Provides general reference service at main information desk and assists with other reference functions—interlibrary loan, vertical file, book selection, group instruction—in a department of three professionals. MLS plus second master's or undergraduate major in natural sciences preferred. Experience with or interest in computerized bibliographic searching desirable. Minimum salary $10,500. Apply with resume and three letters of reference: Dr. Leon Raney, Dean of Libraries, Hilton M. Briggs Library, South Dakota State University, Brookings, South Dakota 57007. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DEPUTY UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN.Responsibilities: Act as deputy to the university librarian, with joint responsibility for the overall administration of the campus library operations (including branches). To be intimately involved with the university librarian and others in formulation of policies, rules, and regulations and in planning for the future. QUALIFICATIONS: MLS degree or equivalent. Additional graduate degree desirable. A highly qualified candidate must demonstrate successful experience in top-level administration in a strong academic library, and a broad understanding of current issues in higher education and the changing role of research libraries. Appropriate understanding of such areas as automation, networking, collection development, information service, library instruction, and bibliographic control in academic libraries is essential. Must have experience with understanding of participatory decisionmaking, staff development, and commitment to affirmative action in employee relationships. APPOINTMENT. In spring 1978 at the assistant or associate university librarian rank within the salary range $22,000—$36,200, depending on qualifications and experience. Applications with resumes and names of three references should be sent by December 31, 1977, to: Michael J. Maclnnes, Library Personnel Director, P.O. Box 19557, Irvine, CA 92713. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply. The University of California is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF COLLEGE LIBRARY.Small, private coastal Maine college offering BA in human ecology; 100 students, 10,000-volume library and growing. MLS required, plus previous academic administrative experience preferred. Major responsibility, besides general library administration, includes development and operation of a research library in specific curriculum areas, while working very closely with faculty members. Stimulating atmosphere provides for personal involvement with students and faculty. Salary range: $ 12,000—$ 14,000, dependent on experience. Position to begin when right person is found; no later than July ‘78. Apply with resume to Lynn Der- mott, Librarian, College of the Atlantic, Bar Harbor, Maine 04609. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIES.The University of Minnesota is seeking applicants for the newly created position of director of the institute of technology libraries. This is one of seven key administrative positions in the University of Minnesota Libraries, Twin Cities campus. Under the general direction of the director of university libraries, the director of the institute of technology libraries is responsible for administering the operations, services, and resources of the seven physically separate libraries that serve the bibliographic and informational needs of the university's institute of technology. These include the Architecture, Chemistry, Engineering, Geology, Mathematics, Mines and Metallurgy, and Physics libraries. Together, they have an operating budget of over $600,000 (including salaries and wages, acquisitions, and supplies and expense) and a staff of 26 FTE, including 8 professionals. Applicants for the position must have demonstrated skills in leadership, planning, and interpersonal relations. They must possess the MLS or its appropriate equivalent as well as significant applicable experience in a major university library. An educational background in the physical sciences or mathematics is desirable. Knowledge of academic programs and the ability to work effectively with faculty and academic administrators are essential. Applicants should be able to meet the requirements of a university libraries faculty appointment at the rank of associate professor or professor. The minimum starting salary is $22,500. Applicants should send a detailed resume to Donalda Burnham, Chairperson of the Search Committee for the Director of the Institute of Technology Libraries, Engineering Library, I28 Lind Hall, 207 Church Street, S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, or national origin. The closing date for receipt of application is December 15, I977.

HEAD, CATALOGING DIVISION. Responsible for planning and directing a staff of I6. Qualifications: MSLS and 6 years professional cataloging and administrative experience in research library with LC classification. Experience with OCLC and modern European languages desirable. Hiring range to $16,540, depending on qualifications. Resume to Dr. Fred M. Peterson, Acting Director of Libraries, Catholic University of America, Room 108 Mullen Library, Washington, DC 20064. An equal opportunity employer.

MEDICAL CATALOGER. To establish the catalog and catalog procedures for new Medical Library. Require M.L.S. from ALA-accredited school, and two years cataloging experience. Familiarity with N.L.M. classification and MESH desirable. Beginning salary $15,000 minimum. Position funded for approximately 2 years; TIAA; 24 days annual leave. Send resume and names of three references to: Ruth H. Donovan, Assistant Director, University of Nevada, Reno, NV 89557, by November 15, 1977. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

NON-PRINT LIBRARIAN. Oversee the operations of the Non-Print Division, storage and loan of software. Coordinate the loan of hardware for classroom use. Work with faculty in developing A-V materials. Qualifications: Graduate degree in Library Science with a strong background in A-V Educational Technology. Salary: $13,104. Application deadline: November 31, 1977. Apply to: Director, Library & Learning Resources Service, University of Minnesota, Duluth, MN 55812.

NEWSPAPER LIBRARIAN, LIBRARIAN I. Responsible for providing administration, reference, circulation and other services for the Newspaper Library. Maintains a morgue collection of clippings and photographs. Requires Masters degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Liberal arts or journalism background preferred. Deadline for applications: December I, 1977. Salary: $11,000. Apply to: Associate Director of Libraries, University of Missouri-Columbia Ellis Library, Columbia, Missouri 65201. An affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. If your department head isn't ready to retire and you want to advance, would you like to continue the development of and HEAD our department? Staff of seven professionals, two clericals, and assorted students. Directs liaison with 47 academic teaching departments, including doctoral and research programs in a land-grant institution. Must hold ALA- accredited masters degree. Prefer additional masters in one of the sciences. Minimum of four years of responsible reference experience in a medium to large academic library, which would be appropriate to the above assignment. Must be articulate in both oral and written communication. Prefer experience with electronic bibliographic data-base searching. Department has OCLC terminal for both monographic and local serials records. Tenure track position with all perquisites identical to teaching faculty. Provide full resume. Include names of three current references. This is a second listing that extends application deadline to December 9, 1977. Position open now but will consider February or June 1978 reporting date. Salary negotiable from $14,760. Contact: James Dyke, Director of the Library, Box 3475, New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003. NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIANS(2). MLS required. Reference, material selection, faculty liaison, class instruction. One position 1/2 veterinary medical, 1/2 Science and Engineering Library with technical service supervisory responsibility; experience in a science/medical library desirable; life science major required. One position engineering reference and cordination of collection development for Science and Engineering Library requires professional experience in sciences and/or engineering library; degree in engineering or physical science highly desirable. Faculty status, TIAA/CREF. Open Feb. I, 1978. Send resume to Dr. Allene F. Schnaitter, Director of Libraries, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164, before Jan. I, 1978. Washington State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and/or handicapped individuals are encouraged to apply and to identify themselves as such.

SERIAL CATALOGER.Northwestern University, Catalog Department. Catalogs serials representing all levels of difficulty in a variety of foreign languages, using AACR, DDC 18, and LCSH for inclusion in Northwestern's online bibliographic system NOTIS 3. Coordinates Northwestern's serial cataloging effort, supervising and training at least two full-time support staff; performs or oversees recataloging, transfers, withdrawals, etc., of serial material already in the collection. MLS from accredited library school. Several years progressively responsible cataloging experience, preferably including serials in a research library using an automated system. Ability to work in a variety of foreign languages, with competence ip German or French strongly preferred. Proven supervisory capability. Open March I, 1978. Applications accepted until January 6, 1978. Hiring range: $ 12,500—$ 14,000, dependent upon qualifications. Submit applications to Robert Ireland, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An equal opportunity employer.