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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 $1.30 per printed line.

POSITIONS OPEN

Acquisitions

CHIEF ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.Department consists of two professionals and seven staff. Requires the MLS and at least three years of appropriate experience. Experience with an automated system is essential. Salary is $16,000 with the usual fringe benefits. Send applications to: Dean, Library Services, West Virginia University, Morgantown, West Virginia 26506. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

HEAD ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT.The Library Division of the Learning Resources Center seeks a person whose experience and competencies span traditional acquisition activities, computer applications to library operations, responsibility for expenditures, accounting, and overall coordination of library learning materials funds, and the development of both print and non-print/media collections. Position maintains direct contact with individual faculty and faculty committees; works closely with technical services; shares in general library administration; cooperates with other LRC units. REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS include MLS degree and progress toward second degree, preferably related to information science and/or non-print collections. Four years of relevant experience in academic library. Minimum salary: $14,712. 12 months, 20 days paid vacations. Application deadline: postmarked or hand delivered by April 4, 1976. All supporting materials received: by May 17; successful candidate announced: on/before July 5; position begins: August I, 1976. Address applications to Chairman, LRC Search Committee Head Acquisitions Department, c/o Office of the Dean, LRC, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, CO 81001. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Administration

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR.Works with Director in supervision and administration of staff of ninety, including 26 professionals. Assists in development of policies and procedures; prepares grant requests; coordinates building maintenance and repair; organizes automation activities; presents budgetary needs to Director; serves as Acting Director in Director's absence; plus other related assignments. Minimum qualifications: A LA-accredited MLS; several years of academic library experience involving supervision and administration over units of some size; knowledge of library automation and AV operations. Benefits: Salary of $17,500+; faculty rank and status; state retirement participation; paid-up insurance coverage; reduced tuition and other fringes. Send letter, references, and resume to Melville Spence, Director of Libraries, Bowling Green State University Libraries, Bowling Green, OH 43403. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, ADMINISTRATION.

Working directly with the University Librarian, this person is responsible for coordination of the following areas: (I) allocation, recruitment, and evaluation of all staff positions; (2) library budgets; (3) operations analysis; and (4) automation activities. Minimum qualifications must include graduate degree from ALA-accredited library school, plus a second graduate degree (MBA preferred) with emphasis on finance, operations analysis, and personnel administration. Minimum of four years' experience equivalent to the level of a CSUC Associate Librarian in an academic library with evidence of superior performance. Knowledge and experience in library automation highly desirable. Appointment is at Librarian level ($18,15—$22,068). Work schedule at 40 hrs/week with 21 days vacation annually. Public Employees Retirement System and health plans available. CSU, Sacramento is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Applications should be directed to Gordon P. Martin, University Librarian, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95819.

LIBRARIAN.July I, 1976. Integration and System Design in new Learning Activities Resource Center incorporating library and media services. Responsible for completion of integration of traditional and nonprint collection and service and implementation of computer bibliographic processing and services, potentially including library automation, bibliographic data bases. Requires I) ALAaccredited library degree, second master's degree in systems analysis or operations research or equivalent additional graduate work in Library Science, 2) minimum four years of relevant experience giving evidence of professional growth and responsibility. Completed doctorate preferred. Salary range: $ 16,464—$20,016 (Associate Librarian). Resume by May 15 to Dr. Phyllis I. Bush, Dean, Learning Activities Resource Center, California State University, Chico, CA 95929. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

ASSOCIATE LIBRARY DIRECTOR.Tulane University. Executive officer in charge of day-to-day operation of library, personnel, physical plant. On occasion Acting Library Director. Graduate degree in library science; experience in academic library administration; ability to deal effectively with staff, faculty, students; strong interest in research library problems and opportunities. 12- month appointment; $ 17,000—$20,000; TIAA-CREF; month's vacation. Resumes before May to: Library Director, Tulane University Library, New Orleans, LA 70118. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANfor Public Service, responsible for coordinating and developing reference and circulation services of General Library which includes 20 branch libraries. Directly involved in general administration of the Library, participating in decision making and planning of overall policies and operations, including budget, personnel, collections and systems development and building programs. Major areas of concern will include level and quality of service, operations and organizational relationship service units, and the physical and bibliographical access to their collections. Applicants should have a library degree and substantial library experience which demonstrates the ability to handle problems associated with large research libraries. Administrative experience in a large research-oriented library system is essential. Salary in the $21,400—$33,600 per annum range depending on qualifications and experience of candidate selected. Send resumes by April 15, 1976 to the Search Committee, c/o William Wenz, 447 Library, University of California, Berkeley, CA 94720. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES AND LEARNING RESOURCES.University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh. This is a new position beginning July I, 1976. This administrator will assume responsibility for the university libraries, media services, audio-visual and graphic production resources, and instructional support activities. In addition to strong academic preparation, including an earned doctorate or equivalent, candidate should have successful experience in managing large or complex library organizations and should have practical knowledge of current trends in educational technology and instructional development. The administrator will operate at peer level with academic deans in designing a campus-wide system of integrated resource, curriculum, and faculty development that will consolidate and enhance the many innovative programs begun within the last three years. The administrator will have the opportunity to initiate a range of new approaches for library-learning resources in response to the university's emerging role in the UW System as a "University of Alternatives," serving new student populations and as a regional center for cooperative graduate and continuing education programs. Salary range: $24,000-$26,000. Applications or nominations should be mailed by March 15 to John Minniear, Chairperson Search and Screen Committee, Polk Library 322, University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, Wl 54901. UW-Oshkosh is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR—LIBRARY DIVISION.The University of Southern Colorado's Learning Resources Center seeks an experienced, broadly trained, energetic, and innovative administrator to succeed the retiring Director of its Library Division. Must have a comprehensive, contemporary view of a library as a multi-faceted learning resource, be knowledgeable regarding multi-media programs, experienced in library computer applications, and have an interest in developing both print and non-print collections. Director provides leadership and supervision for technical processing, liaison with faculty, and plans policies, programs, and fiscal operations in cooperation with the LRC Dean of the Library Staff. REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS include MLS or Master's of Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution and near completion of a second degree, preferably emphasizing library management or learning resources. Should have seven years of progressively responsible academic library experience in administration, budget preparation and expenditures, staff development, and preparation of grant requests. Minimum salary $21,768, 12 month contract, 20 days vacation. Application deadline: postmarked or hand delivered by April 4, 1976. All supporting materials: received by May 18, 1976. Successful candidate announced: on/before June I; position begins: July I, 1976. Address applications to Chairman, LRC Search Committee, Director-Library Division, c/o Office of the Dean, Learning Resources Center, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, CO 81001. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Cataloging

HEAD OF CATALOGING DEPARTMENT.A dynamic administrator is needed in a challenging position to supervise 12 professional and 22 clerical staff responsible for processing 60,000 monographic books, pamphlets, microforms, and audiovisual materials annually for the main research library and some unit libraries. Qualifications: MLS degree, a minimum of three to five years cataloging experience with a history of Anglo-American cataloging rules and LC classification, experience with OCLC system and knowledge of German are desirable. Salary: $16,900+, plus liberal fringe benefits. Please send application and resume by April 15, 1976 to: Ms. M. E. State, University Libraries' Acting Personnel Officer, State University of New York at Buffalo, 308 Lockwood Memorial Library, Buffalo, NY 14214. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN, CATALOGER.MLS, minimum two years' experience required. Ability to work with LC, Western languages, and nonprint and special materials desirable. Appointment effective May I, 1976. Librarian 2 (minimum salary $11,500). Faculty status, TIAA/CREF, broad insurance program, some moving expenses. Send resume and three letters of reference to Dr. G. Donald Smith, Director of Libraries, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99163, before April 2, 1976. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT CATALOG LIBRARIAN.The University of Southern Colorado's Learning Resources Center seeks a cataloger. REQUISITE QUALIFICATION include MLS from an ALA-accredited institution. Science or technology background desirable. Minimum salary: $9,500. 12 month contract, 20 days paid vacation. Application deadline: Postmarked, or hand delivered by April 4, 1976. All supporting materials received: by May 18; successful candidate announced: on/before June I; position begins: July I, 1976. Address applications to Chairman, LRC Search Committee Assistant Catalog Librarian, c/o Office of the Dean, Learning Resources Center, University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo, CO 81001. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Multiple

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR(for Public Services), $20,000 minimum. CATALOGING DEPARTMENT HEAD, $16,000 minimum. CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT HEAD, $16,000 minimum. PERSONNEL OFFICER, $11,000 minimum. Positions require appropriate professional degrees and suitable experience. Kent State University with a student enrollment of 27,000 is a major graduate center in Northeast Ohio. The library is a member of ARL with a 1,100,000-volume collection. KSU offers fully paid Blue Cross, major medical, and life insurance, 20 working days vacation per year, plus other fringe benefits. These appointments will carry faculty rank appropriate to each individual's background. Letter of application may be sent to: Personnel Office, University Libraries, Kent State University, Kent, OH 44242. An equal opportunity employer.

(I) COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIANto plan and implement a comprehensive collection development program, supervise bibliographic selection and searching activities, and participate in interlibrary cooperative collection development. MLS, advanced subject degree, and minimum of 5 years experience as general selection librarian or head of subject department in research library. Salary $ 16,900—$21,000. New position available May I, 1976. (2) FINE ARTS LIBRARIAN responsible for collection development and reference in art and theatre, with supervisory responsibility for the music collection. MLS and advanced degree in art history. Candidates also competent in theatre preferred. Salary $13,000— $16,500. Available July I, 1976. (3) SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIAN for management, business and economics responsible for collection development, faculty liaison, reference service and supervision of School of Management Library. MLS, strong undergraduate or graduate degree in management, business or economics. Experience preferred. Salary $9,500-$12,500. Available July I, 1976. All positions carry generous fringe benefits. Send resume and name of three references to: Chairman, Library Recruitment Committee, SUNY, Binghamton, NY 13901. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Public Services

PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN.Occidental College. Position open July I, 1976. Primarily responsible for reference service, development of reference collection, and interlibrary loans. Also provides supervision for Documents (selective depository, one supporting staff member) and professional oversight of the Circulation Department. Works closely with the Librarian-at-Large, a grant-funded position, to help stimulate the use of the Library. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; ability to provide skilled reference service to current students and faculty, and to work well with other members of the Library staff. Some knowledge of foreign languages essential. Preference will be given to a person with several years of comparable reference experience. Twelve-month appointment with one month's vacation per year; forty-hour week, including some evenings or weekend hours. Salary $9,000-$13,000, depending upon experience. Apply to Tyrus G. Harmsen, Occidental College Library, 1600 Campus Road, Los Angeles, CA 90041. Mail resume of education, subject specialization, experience, and names of three references. Application deadline: April 10, 1976. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, PUBLIC SERVICES.

Responsibilities: Report directly to the University Librarian exercising prime responsibility for the management, supervision, planning, and development of the Reference Department (including Interlibrary Loan), Loan Department (including Reserves), Government Documents Department (including maps and microforms), and two branch libraries—the Physical Sciences Library and the Agricultural Economics Library. In conjunction with the other administrative members, help to develop policies for the management and advancement of the UC Davis Library system. Will also be responsible for some public relations activities, editorial duties, including the publication of the Library's Chapbook series, and representation of the Davis Library in state and regional library activities. Qualifications: A graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited school and several years of successful experience at an administrative or managerial level in a large academic or research library. Experience with library educational service programs and automated data bases desirable. Salary: $20,000-$24,000, though subject to increase in unusual circumstances. The salary range for this position runs to $32,500. The position will be open as of August I, 1976. Send resumes to: Dr. Bernard Kreissman, University Librarian, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. Telephone: (916) 752-2110. An equal opportunity employer. The University of California is committed to a policy of affirmative action and specifically invites inquiries from ethnic minorities and women.

Reference

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Responsible for reference service in law school library which serves a university community, the practicing bar, and general public. Duties include extensive reference work, supervision of three reference assistants, student instruction in use of library, program planning, and staff development. Reports to Assistant Librarian for Public Services. Commitment to service an absolute must. MLS and reference experience required; subject knowledge desirable. Minimum salary $12,500. All qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, religion, national origin, or age are encouraged to apply. Send letter of application, resume, and three letters of professional reference to Sandra S. Coleman, Assistant Librarian for Public Services, University of New Mexico School of Law Library, 1117 Stanford Drive, NE, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131 before April 10, 1976.

ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIANto work mostly evenings and weekends, taking responsibility for supervision of staff when the only professional on duty. Required: MLS from accredited ALA library school and at least two years' professional reference experience in a college or university library. Knowledge of government documents desirable. Beginning salary range: $10,750-$11,556, dependent upon qualifications. 12-month year, 22 days vacation, State retirement. Travel expenses to and from interview cannot be paid. Send credentials and names of three references to: Charles R. Andrews, University Librarian, Southeastern Massachusetts University, North Dartmouth, MA 02747 before April 15, 1976. SMI is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN, REFERENCE—Urban community college, Southeastern Pennsylvania. Requires ALA-accredited MLS, minimum of 3 years' public service professional experience, preferably in a community college learning resources center; experience in computer applications or developmental instruction desirable. Salary from $12,000; 12-month contract; excellent benefits. Application deadline: April I, 1976. Send resume to: COLLEGE & RESEARCH LIBRARIES NEWS, P.O. Box 852, 50 E. Huron, Chicago, IL 60611. An affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Small city of 12,000. High- quality liberal arts college of 190,000 volumes and 1,200 periodica] titles. Requires MLS accredited library school. No experience necessary, but will be given consideration. Faculty status with 9-month contract. Summer work available. Usual fringe benefits of an academic institution. Minimum salary $9,000 for academic year. Position open Fall 1976. Contact Miss Marian Bishop, Stockwell Memorial Library, Albion College, Albion, Ml 49224.

HEAD REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Requirements include MLS from ALA-accredited university and active participation in all facets of reference work. Candidate should have at least five years of reference experience, preferably with some supervisory responsibility. A second master's degree and some knowledge of foreign languages are desirable. This department head works with a staff of four professionals and three nonprofessionals, serving an academic community of 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students, 600 faculty, and a working collection of 600,000 volumes. The reference staff also has the primary responsibility for collection building. Salary $14,000 and up, depending on qualifications. Faculty status. Twelve-month appointment. Liberal retirement, insurance, and vacation benefits. Send resume to Mrs. Marjorie Memory, Chairperson, Library Search Committee, Jackson Library, University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC 27412. ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN: MLS from ALA-accredited university required. Previous reference experience desirable but not essential for superior applicants. Candidates must have a broad educational background and be able to participate not only in reference service but also collection development and library instruction. Knowledge of foreign languages desirable. Same benefits as above. Salary $9,500 and up depending on experience. Send resume to James Thompson, Library Director, University of North Carolina, Greensboro, NC 27412. Deadline for applications for both positions: April 15, 1976. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD REFERENCE DEPARTMENT.MLS from ALA-accredited school. Successful administrative experience and several years of professional experience in a research library reference department required. Second master's degree desirable. Responsibilities include supervision of seven professional librarians and eight non-professionals, and direction of all general reference service, library instruction and orientation. Special areas include Ethnic Studies, Government Publications, and microforms. Full faculty status. Minimum salary: $16,500. Available July I, 1976; application deadline April I, 1976. Send resume to Neosha Mackey, Chairperson, Search Committee, Zimmerman Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87131. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

Serials

SERIALS CATALOGER.Auburn University Libraries. MLS, including cataloging-classification courses; at least two years' experience in serials cataloging. Working knowledge of foreign languages highly desirable. Auburn is a member of SOLINET. Faculty status, but not professional title; eligible to be considered for tenure. State retirement plan is mandatory; TIAA, optional; sick leave benefits; annual vacation of twenty working days. Salary: Librarian II (equivalent to Assistant Professor), $ 10,500— $13,000; Librarian III (equivalent to Associate Professor), $ 14,000—$ 16,000. Available July I, 1976. Application folders must be completed before March 31, 1976. Inquire to Miss Minnie Wall, Chairman, Serial Cataloger Search Committee, Ralph Brown Draughon Library, Auburn University, Auburn, AL 36930. An equal opportunity employer.

Subject Specialists

HEAD OF ART LIBRARYin a large library system at a state university. Supervises work in a 30,000-volume library in art history and related subjects. Works closely with faculty; supervises staff. Plans and institutes policies and procedures and coordinates these with other campus libraries. MLS with bachelor's or master's degree in art history essential. Three years of appropriate and progressively responsible professional experience essential. Salary: $ 12,700 minimum. Send resume to: Jack Siggins, Assistant Director for Reader Services, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

MUSIC LIBRARIAN.Chief administrator for a music library with a staff of four including two librarians. Responsible for collection development, budgeting, and for maintaining contact with faculty and other sections of the University Library. The collection comprises about 87,000 items, including 30,000 books and 37,000 scores. Requires subject training, preferably Ph.D. and MLS with 4 years' experience or equivalent. Minimum salary, $13,500. 12-month academic appointment, 22 days' vacation, standard insurance, and State retirement. Send resume by April I to Joseph Jerz, Assistant University Librarian for Staff Development, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

HEAD LIBRARIAN,Cubberley Education Library. Directs program of library service for nationally first- ranked Stanford School of Education with responsibility for: defining goals and setting policies and procedures for the library; developing collections in the field of Education; participating in reference and student orientation programs of the Cubberley Library. Requires MLS or equivalent; graduate training in education. Requires substantial public service experience either in an Education research library or in a general reference department which serves Education faculty and students. Requires demonstrated materials selection, supervisory and managerial competence. Salary: $15,000—$18,500. Contact: Mrs. Dale Canelas, Search Officer, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94305. Closing date for applications: April 15, 1976. Stanford University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN.Assistant Director for Library Science and Media. Manage and expand the media resources and services of the University Library. Teach at least one library science/media course per quarter. Master's degree in Library Science plus additional courses in Educational Media. Three years successful teaching, library or A. V. experience. Faculty status, 12 mo. appointment with 22 days vacation. Salary dependent upon qualifications ranging from $11,000-$14,000. Position available July 1976. Application deadline: April 15. Send applications to: Mr. Les Mattison, Director, Bemidji State University Library, Bemidji, MN 55601. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.