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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 WANTED

MLS plus MA and postgraduate B.Ed.Five years' teaching plus I*/2 years' college public services, 2'/2 special administration, 5 university technical services. Regular or special assignment. Full resume available; can relocate. Write Box Number 847.

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POSITIONS OPEN

Acquisitions

HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS.ALA-accredited MLS, proven administrative ability, substantial experience in acquisitions work, interest in developing automated acquisitions program. Faculty status, not professional title; eligible for tenure. Mandatory state retirement plan; TIAA optional. Sick leave benefits; 20 days annual vacation. Salary: $16,000-$18,000. Available: July I, 1975. Inquire: Mr. Robert Gibbs, Chairman, Acquisitions Librarian Search Committee, Ralph Brown Draughon Library, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36830. An equal opportunity employer.

Administration

DEPUTY DIRECTOR FOR RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT.Responsible for acquiring and organizing library materials with specific emphasis on agriculture and related subjects. Formulates, develops and implements programs and plans in area of responsibility consonant with the overall programs and policies of the National Agricultural Library and the Department of Agriculture. Participates in the development and activation of NAL approved national and international cooperative indexing and cataloging programs. Must have experience, and knowledge of various automated input and output cataloging and information retrieval systems such as OCLC, MEDLINE, Lockheed's DIALOG Retrieval Service. Must have several years of demonstrated administrative and line experience in managing a staff responsible for acquisitions, cataloging and indexing. Must have an MLS or equivalent college education, training and/or experience providing a knowledge of theories, etc. of professional librarianship and literature resources. GS-I4I0-I5, Minimum Salary $29,818. Send Civil Service Standard Form 171 to: Mrs. Darlene Fowler, USDA, ARS, Personnel Div., Federal Building, Room 568, Hyattsville, MD 20782.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIESfor the University of Missouri- St. Louis, a public urban university (enrollment 12,000) offering undergraduate and graduate programs. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of operation of 350,000 volume library with 35 full-time employees. MLS and substantial library and administrative experience required. Subject master's or doctorate preferred. Knowledge of library administration, evidence of professional activity, ability to work well with people required. Salary and benefits: $25,000—$30,000, 4 weeks vacation, and other fringe benefits. Starting date Sept. I, 1975. Qualifying candidates should send resume and supporting documents to Dean Blanche Touhill, Associate Dean of Faculties, University of Missouri-St. Louis, 8001 Natural Bridge Road, St. Louis, MO 63121. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN.Urban institution with 6 schools and approximately 19,000 students, offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs invites applications for University Librarian. Candidates should hold graduate degree in librarianship from ALA-accredi†ed library school and doctorate in academic field or at least a 2nd master's in an academic field. At least 5 yrs. progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic or research library of substantial size and experience in financial budgeting and long-range planning are important qualifications. Experience in both technical and public service areas of library work, including familiarity with automated systems, is also advantageous. Salary: $29,000- $32,000. Apply: Dr. Eli A. Zubay, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Georgia State Univ., University Plaza, Atlanta, GA 30303. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN.A vacancy as Assistant University Librarian, Collections, U. of C. Santa Barbara, will exist upon retirement of Martha H. Peterson, June 30, 1975. Knowledgeable and creative leadership in maintenance of collections, with additions of about 70,000 volumes per year, is being sought. Experience in collections development in academic institutions, administrative capacity, demonstrated ability to work well with staff, book trade representatives, faculty and general patrons; broad and thorough understanding of publishing, the book trade, libraries and their materials; and university scholarship are necessary attributes. Minimum educational requirement is graduation from an accredited postgraduate school of librarianship. Additional education may have contributed to desired breadth and depth of scholarship. The successful candidate for this position probably will have had a decade of appropriate professional experience. Salary range, prior to pending range adjustments is $I8,000-$30,400. Librarians at Santa Barbara have been organizing themselves collegially, and a task force report on the relationship of collegiality to this position is under discussion. Write to Donald C. Davidson, University Librarian, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT TO LIBRARY DIRECTOR.Assist Director in personnel management, budget preparation and control, perform administrative and cost studies. Qualifications include MLS with experience and/or training in library management and library automation desirable. Salary: $10,000-$14,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Send resume to: David A. Kronick, Ph.D., Library Director, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78284.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORfor Pittsburgh Regional Library Center, a consortium of 35 academic, public and special libraries. Responsible for planning and administering all Center programs for cooperative development including participation in Ohio College Library Center. Qualifications are MLS from accredited library school, 4 years' experience in library administration, knowledge of machine data bases, experience in proposal writing and fund raising, ability to deal with people. Position open now. Minimum salary $15,000 and negotiable. 12 month appointment, good fringe benefits. Send resume to: Mrs. Glenora E. Rossell, Chairman, Search Committee, 271 Hillman Library, U. of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. An equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN.Department Head responsible for administration of J. Henry Meyer Memorial Library for services to undergraduate student population, including book selection and public service. Requires evidence of knowledge of and concern for undergraduate studies; experience in one or more public service departments; knowledge of book selection principles and practices with regard to undergraduate collections; evidence of administrative ability in providing effective relations with and service to faculty and students. MLS or equivalent training plus 8 years' professional experience; work of relevant nature outside field of librarianship may be used in partial fulfillment of this requirement. Salary $ 15,000—$20,000. Send resume to: Lawrence Leonard, Search Officer, Room 106-A, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94305. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

Cataloging

ASSISTANT CATALOGER.University of Wisconsin, White- water, to begin Sept. 2, 1975, preference will be given to experience in print and non-print materials. Familiarity with LC and AACR and knowledge of French and German. Anticipate participation in OCLC Sept. 75. Some reclassification. Require ALA-accredited MLS. Faculty rank and status. 9 month contract, university retirement system. Group insurance, sick leave, social security. Minimum salary $10,000. Submit resume and placement credentials by May 15, 1975 to Virginia Lovering, Chairperson of Search and Screen Committee, University of Wisconsin Whitewater, Learning Resources Center, Whitewater, Wl 53190. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer. Women and members of minority groups encouraged to reply.

CATALOGER.Available immediately. New community college seeks cataloger with cataloging experience at the community college level. Responsible for cataloging book and nonbook resources for a multicampus institution. Proficiency in DDC and LC subject headings required. MLS desirable. Salary: $9,500-$10,500. Reply with resume to: Pat Campbell, Personnel Dept., Metropolitan Technical Community College, 13202 "I" Street, Omaha, NE 63187.

HEAD CATALOGER.Minimum 5 yrs experience in Technical Services in acad. libs. Responsible for cat. 26,000 vols. yearly and conversion of 300,000 vols. from DDC to LC. Staff of 17. Req: MLS and subj MA or equiv. Sal. $14,664—. Position open 7/1/75. Contact F. A. Schneider, San Francisco State Unîv., 1630 Holloway, S.F., CA 94132. An affirmative action employer.

CATALOGING DEPARTMENT HEAD.Administration of department in close cooperation with heads of Acquisitions and Serials. Full time staff of II and 10 FTE student assistants processing about 30,000 volumes per year. Challenging problems and new developments contribute to a fluid and interesting situation. Excellent working conditions in modern building. Salary for 9 month-year (mid-August to mid-May) $14,500 or more depending on qualifications. Full faculty privileges, rank dependent on academic qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits, TIAA-CREF, and professional travel opportunities. Requirements: MLS accredited library school; 5 years progressive experience in academic library; and administrative ability. Send resume to: Elizabeth Myers, Chairman, Committee on Faculty Selection, Central Michigan University Library, Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48859. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD MONOGRAPH CATALOGING DIVISION.Supervise units responsible for descriptive cataloging of monographs in English and Western European languages, and pre-order and pre-cataloging searching. Several years professional experience in descriptive cataloging in large academic library, knowledge of several European languages and supervisory ability required. Salary $15,800— $19,000. Write: Mrs. Lynn Marko, Assistant for Personnel and Staff Development, U. of Michigan Library, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. Non-discrimina†ory/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER.University Health Sciences Library. Collection classified NLM since I960, divided catalog using MeSH. Adequate clerical support. Require MLS biological sciences background and 2 years professional experience. Familiarity with OCLC and other computer applications desirable. Salary: $10,000 up depending on qualifications. 12-mo. contract; faculty rank and good fringe. Send resume to: Priscilla M. Mayden, Director, Eccles Medical Sciences Library, Univ. of Utah, Salt- Lake City, UT 84112. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER.Requires ALA-accredited MLS, including cataloging-classification courses; background or interest in music, architecture, and fine arts. Experience and working knowledge French and German desirable. Faculty status, not professional title; eligible for tenure. State retirement plan mandatory; TIAA optional; sick leave; 20 days vacation. Salary: approx. $11,000. Position available July I, 1975. Inquire to: Miss Minnie Wall, Chairman, Cataloger Search Committee, Ralph Brown Draughon Library, Auburn University, Auburn, Alabama 36830. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER.Professional cataloger to handle original cataloging of monographs in the sciences. Work assignment consists of pure and applied sciences, with emphasis on geology and electrical engineering. Other related activities may be assigned such as revising of filing and involvement with our reclassification program. Knowledge of non-book cataloging also desirable. Person filling this position will be accorded faculty status with 12-mon†h contract. Preference given to candidates with Master's in science field as well as required MLS from ALA-accredited library school with course in advanced cataloging. Working knowledge of at least two foreign languages desirable; German, French, Spanish preferred. Professional librarians earn 24 working days vacation, plus 12 days sick leave, standard package of legal holidays and other fringe benefits, such as optional TIAA retirement. Salary: $9,300 minimum, dependent on experience and ability to assume administrative responsibilities of senior cataloger. Deadline April 15, 1975. Send resume to: James N. Myers, Assistant Librarian for Technical Services. Univ. of Arizona Library, Tucson, AZ 85721. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER.Original cataloging. Editing of cataloging prepared by others. Supervision and training of support staff. Desired qualifications: MLS. Knowledge of foreign languages. Additional desirable qualifications: background in social sciences; ability to supervise. Experience desirable but not essential. Salary: $9,000+ depending on qualifications. Faculty status and responsibilities; 22 working days annual vacation; Group Insurance; TIAA- CREF Retirement. Date of vacancy: July I, 1975 or before. Apply with resume to: Personnel Officer, Purdue Univ. Libraries, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Deadline April 20, 1975. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER.Original cataloging. Editing of cataloging prepared by others. Supervision and training of support staff. Desired qualifications: Bachelor's degree majoring in Sciences or Engineering, MLS. Additional desirable qualifications: Knowledge of Russian and ability to supervise. Experience desirable but not essential. Salary $9,000 or more depending on qualifications. Faculty status and responsibilities; 22 working days annual vacation. Group insurance; TIAA-CREF Retirement. Date of vacancy: July I, 1975. Apply with resume to: Personnel Officer, Purdue Univ. Libraries, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Deadline April 20, 1975. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Multiple

HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS-BIBLIOGRAPHY:Responsible for directing the selection and ordering of material for library's monographic collection; supervise a staff of eight; three years related experience required; additional graduate work beyond MLS and knowledge of library data processing techniques are desirable; minimum $890 per month. ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN: Provide general reference service for students and faculty; assist with library orientation program and interlibrary loan activity; minimum $860 per month. ASSISTANT PERIODICAL LIBRARIAN: Provide public service instruction in use of periodicals for students and faculty; aid with supervision of student assistants; minimum $860 per month. All positions require MLS from ALA-ac- credited school; positions carry faculty rank and status. Request application from: Assistant Director of Libraries; Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL 61455. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Gain the experience other libraries require. Two more junior professional positions with specific assignment to PUBLIC or TECHNICAL SERVICES upon employment. Seeking language capabilities, agriculture, and/or engineering. Library is OCLC operational through AMIGOS. Temporary positions for at least two years, possibly longer, without tenure accrual. All other perquisites identical to those for academic. $9,240 for 12-mo. year beginning July I, 1975. Provide full resume in initial contact and request career information folders be forwarded to James Dyke, Director of Library, Box 3475, New Mexico State Univ., Las Cruces, NM 88003. Appointments will not be made if positions not approved by State Legislature. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ACQUISITION LIBRARIANand SERIALS/GOVT. DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN. Two positions: Small city of 12,000. High quality liberal arts college library of 190,000 volumes and 1,200 periodical titles. Requires MLS accredited library school. No experience necessary, but will be given consideration. Faculty status with 9 month contracts. Summer work available. Usual fringe benefits of an academic institution. Minimum salary $8,800 for academic . year. Position open Fall 1975. Contact Miss Marian Bishop, Stockwell Memorial Library, Albion College, Albion, Ml 49224.

Public Services

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES.Shares responsibility for libraries-wide planning and policy and program development with other University Libraries administrative officers. Develops and implements public service policies and programs and coordinates system- wide public services activities. Represents University Libraries on all public service matters. Reviews and monitors public services budget. The University at Buffalo is the largest in the SUNY system. The libraries serve student body of over 25,000 and faculty of 1,600; supporting 55 Ph.D. programs and a broad range of professional schools, including Health Sciences and Law. Qualifications: Required—MLS and 3 to 5 years' public service experience in large academic setting. Desirable—additional graduate degree, research interests, and publications. Rank: Librarian or Associate Librarian. Salary: $20,000 range commensurate with qualifications. Send resume to: Dr. Arthur Cole, Libraries Personnel Officer, State University of New York at Buffalo, 308 Lockwood Memorial Library, 3435 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14214. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Reference

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.General reference. MLS required. Experience or subject background in other discipline (e.g., business administration or a behavioral science) highly desirable. 12-mon†h contract, with initial appointment at Instructor or Assistant Professor. Salary $ 10,400—$ 12,800 range. Closing date for app. May I, 1975. Send resume to: Donald H. Burrier, Personnel Officer/Budget Officer, University Libraries, Kent State Univ., Kent, OH 44244. An equal opportunity employer.

EDUCATION REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Instructor responsible for the directing and development of a budding Curriculum Materials Center. Share general library reference duties. MLS and 2nd Master's in Education. Proven administrative ability and academic library experience. Salary: $13,500. Excellent fringe benefits. Send resume to: Gladys W. Jarrett, Acting Chief Librarian, York College, CUNY, 150-14 Jamaica Ave., Jamaica, NY 11432. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Mini mum of MLS from ALA-accredited library school. Some special or advanced preparation in outside subject area(s) preferred. Under direction of Library Services Reference Librarian, performs professional library duties in providing reference information services to students, faculty and staff. Applies professional library techniques and procedures in the performance of his/her reference duties. Salary will be based upon the Institutional Support Personnel Salary schedule. Starting range between $10,727-$11,226. Position will be filled by July I, 1975. Send vitae to: PIMA County Community College District, P.O. Box 48, 2202 W. Anklam Rd., Tucson, AZ 85709. An equal opportunity employer.

HEAD REFERENCE SERVICES;Key position in university health science library for qualified biomedical librarian with minimum five years experience, including reference, supervision and MEDLINE. Responsibilities: administration of active department with one professional, one assistant, adequate clerical support. Salary: $12,500 up for 12- month contract, faculty rank, good fringe. Send resume: Priscilla M. Mayden, Director, Eccles Medical Sciences Library, Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. An equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE/GOVERNMENT PUBLICATIONS LIBRARIAN.

Responsible for government publications reference and research service, as well as some general reference work. Will direct and supervise technical processing of U.S. and UN documents, including reclassification of US publications to SuDocs. MLS from accredited school, at least 3 years experience with government materials. Faculty status. Salary: from $10,000 depending on qualifications. Unique region, delightful climate. Send resume with 3 references to Ms. Dorothy Webb Trester, Chairman Search Committee, General Library, Univ. of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

Serials

HEAD SERIALS LIBRARIAN:Perform function of acquisition and cataloging of all serials in University Library system, including check-in and processing of current periodicals. Approx. 30,000 titles currently received. Serials budget for 74/75 fiscal year approx. $600,000, excluding binding. Person selected will be responsible for supervision of 3 professional librarians, 9 career staff members as well as student assistants. Must have MLS from ALA-accredited library school, absolute minimum 2 years experience in Technical Services (preferably Serials) at large academic library. Supervisory experience or potential essential. Minimum salary: $13,000. Professional librarians earn 24 days vacation each year + 12 days sick leave, standard package of academic holidays and fringe benefits. Deadline April 15, 1975. Position available September I, 1975. Send resume to: James N. Myers, Assistant Librarian for Technical Services, Univ. of Arizona Library, Tucson, AZ 85721. An equal opportunity employer.

HEAD OF SERIALS CATALOGING.This section is responsible for classifying and processing all serial materials in both English and foreign languages for Lock- wood Library and related units. All official records for serials cataloging are created, and official statistics of holdings are maintained by this list. Qualifications: Candidates should have MLS ALA-accredited school. Serials cataloging experience is required. At least three to five years experience in a large research library is desirable. Demonstrated knowledge of AACR and LC cataloging is necessary. Salary range: $14,000-$16,000. Inquiries may be sent to: Dr. Arthur Cole, Libraries Personnel Officer, SUNY, Buffalo, 308 Lockwood Memorial Library, Buffalo, New York 14214. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SERIALS CATALOGER.Under direction of the head of Catalog Department, the Serials Cataloger is responsible for serials catalog section which creates and maintains automated serials catalog. Desired Qualifications: A graduate degree in Librarianship. Plus ability to supervise. Previous experience with serials, data processing, foreign language skills and background in science or engineering advantageous. Salary: $9,000+ depending on qualifications. Faculty status and responsibilities, 22 working days annual vacation, group insurance, TIAA- CREF Retirement. Apply with resume to: Personnel Officer, Purdue Univ. Libraries, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Deadline April 20, 1975. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Subject Specialists

LIBRARIAN RARE BOOK COLLECTIONS.Duties involve collection development, preservation and services. Professional experience in rare book collection essential. History of Science background desirable. Salary. $15,481+. Send apps to Room 1471, Arts & Industries Bldg., Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560. An equal opportunity employer.

RARE BOOK CATALOGER.Duties include identification and full cataloging of rare books. Professional experience in rare book work and cataloging essential. Working knowledge of Latin and one or more modern languages desirable. Salary: $15,481. Send apps to Room 1471, Arts and Industries Bldg., Smithsonian Institution, Washington, DC 20560. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR.Teach in three areas: I. History of Books, Printing and Libraries; 2. Bibliography; and 3. Nonprint Media and Services. Ph.D. or candidacy, plus library experience, also teaching preferred. Salary: $13,000 minimum. Begin September 16, 1975. Send resume to: E. W. McDiarmid, Search Committee, Library School, 419 Walter Library, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE LIBRARIAN.First responsibility to integrate 6 separate department collections into new Science Center Library scheduled for completion about June I, 1975. Requirements: Professional Master's degree; educational background in any of sciences, at least at undergraduate level; experience in academic science library sufficient to have given acquaintance with wide variety of materials; organizational and administrative ability. Salary: $12,000. Usual benefits include TIAA, Blue Cross/Blue Shield. Position open July I, 1975. Apply: Miss Helen M. Brown, Librarian, Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA 02181.

ASSISTANT KRANNERT LIBRARIAN(Management, Economics and Agricultural Economics). Duties include book selection, collection development, catalog maintenance, etc., as well as reference service and bibliographic assistance to users. Qualifications: Graduate degree in librarianship; strong interest in subjects covered by the library management and/or economics highly desirable. Faculty status and responsibilities. 12-month appointment. Salary up to $13,000 depending on qualifications. Send resume of qualifications and experience to Personnel Officer, Purdue Univ. Libraries, West Lafayette, IN 47907. Deadline April 15, 1975. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

Technical Services

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES.Responsible for administration of technical services including acquisitions, serials control, and cataloging. Qualifications include MLS plus experience in technical service, personnel administration, fiscal management and library automation. Salary: $12,000—$18,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Send resume to: David A. Kronick, Ph.D., Library Director, University of Texas Health Science Center, San Antonio, TX 78284.

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN.Small liberal arts college; responsible for acquisitions, cataloging and serials. Salary $9,000 per annum. Experience in technical services. Send resume to: Librarian, Barat College Library, Lake Forest, IL 60045. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.