ACRL College & Research Libraries News

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THE CLASSIFIED ADS

Deadlines:Orders for regular classified advertisements must reach the ACRL office on or before the second of the month preceding publication of the issue (e.g. September 2 for the October issue). Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month.

Rates:Classified advertisements are $4.00 per line for ACRL members, $5.00 for others. Late job notices are $10.00 per line for members, $12.00 for others. Organizations submitting ads will be charged according to their membership status.

Telephone:All telephone orders should be confirmed by a written order mailed to ACRL headquarters as soon as possible. Orders should be accompanied by a typewritten copy of the ad to be used in proofreading. An additional $10 will be charged for ads taken over the phone (except late job notices or display ads).

Guidelines:For ads which list an application deadline, that date must be no sooner than the last day of the month in which the notice appears (e.g., October 31 for the October issue). All job announcements should include a salary figure. Job announcements will be edited to exclude discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions.

JOBLINE:Call (312) 944-6795 for late-breaking job ads for academic and research library positions. A pre-recorded summary of positions listed with the service is revised weekly; each Friday a new tape includes all ads received by 1:00 p.m. the previous day. Each listing submitted will be carried on the recording for two weeks. The charge for each two-week listing is $30 for ACRL members and $35 for non-members.

Fast Job Listing Service:A special newsletter for those actively seeking positions. This service lists job postings received at ACRL headquarters four weeks before they appear in C&RL News, as well as ads which, because of narrow deadlines, will not appear in C&RL News. The cost of a six-month subscription is $10 for ACRL members and $15 for non-members

Contact: Classified Advertising Dep t. ACRL. American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611. (312) 944-6780.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT TO THE LIBRARIAN.Wesleyan University is seeking a librarian to serve in a newly-created position of administrative assistant to the University Librarian Responsibilities include the drafting of reports, policies and procedures, compiling statistical data, and coordinating maintenance and security services for the library buildings In addition, the person will be expected to assist with evening and weekend reference services on a regularly rotating schedule Essential qualifications include an ALA-accredited MLS and demonstrated ability to organize and to prepare accurate, effective written material. Previous experience which would prepare one to assume the responsibilities of the position without close day-to-day direction is necessary The initial salary will be between $16,000 and $18,000 per year Send a letter of application, a resume and the names of three professional references to J Robert Adams. Librarian Wesleyan University. Middletown. CT 06457 Applications received by March 1. 1983. will be given preference in the screening process Equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. M/F

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES,University of Maryland. College Park (search reopened) Management of public service operations serving 37.500 students m a mam research library and six branch libraries with 1.450 000 volumes Supervises division's staff of approximately 50 librarians. 80 support staff, and student assistants. Strong leadership qualities required to promote responsive and innovative services Coordinates public services activities with Tech Serv and Spec Coll Divs. Serves on Director s Staff: works with Ass t Dir Coll Mgt. works with Lib Sys Div in implementation of an integrated automated library system Master's degree from ALA-accredited library program and 7 years progressively responsible experience in an academic or research library. 3 years of which must be at managerial level, comprehensive knowledge and experience in public services and library automation, ability to work effectively with university community Minimum salary $30,000. excellent fringe benefits For full consideration, submit resume and names of 3 references by February 28. 1983 to Personnel Office. McKeldm Library. College Park. MD 20742

CATALOGING LIBRARIAN,in 4-year liberal arts college in NYC area Cataloging with emphasis on non-book materials. Master's degree from ALA-accredited library school required Experience with automated cataloging system. AACR2 and LC classification highly desirable Second master's in a subject field preferred Salary S14.000 Faculty status and liberal fringe benefits including TIAA- /CREF. Please send resume and names of 3 references by Feb 28 to Deanne Molmari. Affirmative Action Office, SUNY College at Purchase. Purchase. NY 10577 Equal opportunity, affirmative action.

DIRECTOR,University Libraries Comprehensive instructional and research university, with 19 doctoral programs and an enrollment of more than 25,500 students, seeks applications and nominations for Director of University Libraries Holdings include 1 800.000 volumes and 1.200.000 units of microform materials 14.500 current serial/periodical titles Operating budget more than $3 9 million. $1 44 million for acquisitions The Director, a member of the faculty and the university-wide administrator responsible for virtually all library services and operations on campus, reports to the Vice President and Provost and serves as a member of the Council of Academic Deans Duties include policy formulation and implementation, budget preparation and administration, and supervision of a professional staff of 40 and a support staff of 73 Qualifications, candidate's record of scholarly publication and administrative experience should justify a senior faculty appointment An earned, research doctorate and an MLS (or its equivalent) are preferred Salary $40.000-$53.000 Closing date March 1 1983 All credential materials and letters from three to five referees must be received by closing date Send all materials to Director of Libraries Search Committee. Provost's Office. Lowden Hall. Northern Illinois University. DeKalb. IL 60115. (815) 753-1776 Northern Illinois University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.University of Georgia Libraries (U S. Regional Depository), entry level position (anticipated minimum salary $15,000) The Department includes 2 librarians and 4 support staff reporting to the Head of Government Documents Duties reference service in U.S.. UN and foreign government documents with some weekend and evening work preparation of bibliographies and guides, participation in bibliographic instruction and orientation programs, online searching collection development, maintenance, and occasional processing Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS. emphasis on academic librarianship preferred: advanced reference courses in government documents. or relevant experience, effective oral and written communcation skills; interest in bibliographic instruction; knowledge of general reference and bibliographic sources preferred; knowledge of online searching preferred. Application procedure send letter of application by March 4 1983. including resume and names of three references to Bonnie J. Clemens. Assistant Director for Administrative Services. University of Georgia Libraries. Athens. GA 30602 This position will be filled only if suitable applicants are found An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution

HEAD. RESERVE/PERIODICALS/NON-PRINT SERVICES.Supervises the operations of Film Service. Microforms. Periodicals Room and Reserve. Selects, trains and evaluates first-line supervisors and staff Serves as a resource person on non-print machinery and technology Evaluates services, develops policies and procedures on collections and services. Coordinates library services to the disabled and selects special format materials. Qualifications. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. At least two years appropriate supervisory experience. Candidates with public service experience in an academic library may be given preference. Experience with and knowledge of microforms highly desirable Salary and rank commensurate with education and experience: salary from $16.500. depending on qualifications. Send letter of application, current resume and names of three references to Meredith Butler Assistant Director. University Library-Room 108. State University of New York at Albany. 1400 Washington Avenue. Albany. NY 12222. Inquiries should be received by March 31.1983. SUNY at Albany is an equal employment opportunity affirmative action employer. Applications from women, minorities and handicapped are especially welcome

HUMANITIES BIBLIOGRAPHER.Northwestern University Library. Selects materials to support instruction and research in. the major languages and literatures of the Americas and Western Europe classics, comparative literature, linguistics, philosophy, speech, theater dance, journalism, film, radio, and television Cultivates strong working relations with the academic departments served Works closely with other selectors and with the Acquisitions and Catalog Departments Specialized bibliographic instruction is another major responsibility. Responsible for collection evaluation and weeding in the humanities, and for budget management Qualifications. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, advanced degree^) in one of the selection areas, demonstrated commitment to bibliographic instruction or research, preferably to both, strong communication skills An advanced degree in a Western European language or literature is highly desirable. Previous library experience in selection, reference, acquisitions, or a departmental library is also highly desirable Salary $21,500-523,000 Available. April 1. 1983 Send application and resume, including names of references, by March 1. 1983. to: Lance Query. Personnel Librarian. Northwestern University Library. Evanston. IL 60201 An equai opportunity, affirmative action employer.

INSTRUCTION/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN,Undergraduate Library (search extended). Librarian to participate in the Instructional Program and to provide reference service within the Undergraduate Library. Emphasis on 1) development, revision, and evaluation of printed instructional materials. 2) collection assessment, topic development, and materials selection in support of Instructional Program, and 3) skillful provision of reference service. Participation in decision and policy making. Extensive contact with faculty students, and library staff Some evening and weekend hours will be required Qualifications. MLS from an ALA-accredited library school Two years post-MLS public service experience with emphasis on library instruction. Strong communication skills and strong service attitude are essential; experience with collection development, curriculum planning, and instructional materials production is preferred, reference experience with undergraduates is highly desirable Salary dependent on qualifications and experience, (range) S16.500-S18.000. The State pays 88% of employee s social security payments on the first $16,500 of salary To insure consideration.

LIBRARIAN III. ASSISTANT HEAD,Science Libraries. Search extended. Assists in administrative and supervisory aspects of the Science Libraries Coordinates and participates in reference services, bibliographic instruction, database service and collection development in the Science Library Supervision includes evaluation of professional staff. Requires MLS. 5 years experience in science libraries including supervisory experience, database searching, bibliographic instruction, and collection development in the sciences, ability to communicate effectively Academic background in the sciences preferred. Closing date March 15 1983 Salary. $24 000 Send resume and names of three references to. Carole S Armstrong. Head. Science Libraries. Michigan State University East Lansing. Ml 48824

LIBRARY DIRECTOR.Independent co-ed liberal arts college 25 miles north of NYC has a position available July 1 Library has a collection of 250,000 volumes, professional staff of four librarians with faculty rank, and a support staff of 11 Candidates must have. 1) an MLS degree with a second master's in a subject area 2) Demonstrated substantial administrative skills with extensive supervisory experience in service areas of an academic library current knowledge of collection development, library operations, budgeting, longrange planning. and personal development 3) Good understanding of the practical applications of new library technology 4) Demonstrated ability to provide leadership for the library. 5) Evidence of orofessional and scholarly activity Send letter of application and detailed resume and references by March 1. 1983 to Catherine Myers. Dean of Faculty. Manhattanville College. Purchase NY 10577 EEO

LIBRARY DIRECTOR.(Search reopened). Northern Kentucky University is seeking innovative, experienced director to develop and coordinate services, budgets, personnel and automation for the library Director has the status of Dean, reports directly to the Provost, and serves as member of Council of Deans Position has faculty status and is on tenure track Candidates should possess an ALA- accredited MLS with second advanced degree desirable, administrative experience in an academic library, ability to formulate and administer policies and procedures. Preference will be given to experience m automated library system. Salary is in the S30.000-S35 000 range Appointment expected July 1. 1983 Letters of application, current resume and names, addresses and phone numbers of three references should be received by March 18. 1983 Send to. Search Committee-Library Director Office of the Provost. Northern Kentucky University. Highland Heights KY 41076 An equal opportunity employer

ONLINE SEARCH ANALYSTto provide service for College of Medicine and 3 teaching hospitals, will promote all online services and perform some reference desk duties and user education MLS from ALA-accredited library school. 1-2 years experience in online searching: MEDLINE training. MLA certification or eligibility. BRS and DIALOG training desirable. Salary $13.000 Faculty rank available Send resume and 3 references Betsy Williams. Asst Librarian. Medical Library, East Tennessee State University. Box 23290A Johnson City. TN 37614. Equal opportunity employer

PERIODICALS LIBRARIAN.Librarian II (Assistant Professor) tar get level. Responsibilities: acquisition, bibliographic control, and processing of periodicals, binding operations, technical services aspects of government documents; some reference duties Qualifications. master s degree from ALA-accredited program required Four years professional experience in penodicals/serials and second master s degree in a subject area required for appointment at rank of Librarian II. Salary, dependent on education and experience Minimum of $16.000 for nine-month appointment at rank of Librarian II Summer conditional upon library needs Application deadline. March 4. 1983 Send letter of application, resume, transcripts, and three current letters of reference to James Zink. Director. Kent Library. Southeast Missouri State University. Cape Girardeau. MO 63701 An equal opportunity. M-F. affirmative action employer

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/DEPARTMENT HEAD(12 month, ten ure track, faculty rank) Available June 1. 1983 Responsible for management of centralized reference department, including gen eral information service, mterlibrary loans, computerized bibliographic searching, vertical files, and reference collection development Supervises two professionals and one technician ALA-accredited MLS required, second master s preferred Minimum of three years professional experience in reference service in an academic, research, or large public library required online searching experience required Preference will be given to candidates with an academic background in the natural sciences and with

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.University of Georgia Main Library. En try level position (anticipated minimum salary $15,000) The Reference Department includes 11 librarians and 2 support staff reporting to the Head of Reference Duties: general reference service in social sciences and humanities with some weekend and evening work, preparation of bibliographies and guides; participation in bibliographic instruction programs and library orientation tours reference collection building in assigned subject areas, online searching. Qualifications. ALA-accredited MLS. emphasis on academic librarianship preferred; undergraduate degree in the social sciences or humanities. advanced reference courses in the humanities or social sciences or relevant experience; working knowledge of basic refer ence sources; ability to communicate effectively; interest in bibliographic instruction reference desk experience preferred; knowl edge of online searching desired Application procedure send letter of application by March 4. 1983. including resume and names of three references to. Bonnie J Clemens. Assistant Director for Administrative Services. University of Georgia Libraries. Athens. GA 30602. This position will be filled only if suitable applicants are found An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution

REFERENCE LIBRARIANwith specialization in music, provides general reference service with emphasis on service to the University's

Lamont School of Music. Library orientation and bibliographic instruction, database searching, faculty liaison assignment. Minimum requirements: ALA-accredited MLS and degree in music and musicology. Experience in computer literature searching, demonstrated communication skills, both oral and written, evidence of professional commitment. Experience in an academic or research library preferred. Faculty status. 12-month contract, 31 vacation days, TIAA/CREF. $16,500. Available September 1. Submit, by May 27, letter of application, resume, transcripts, and names of three current references to: Director's Office. Penrose Library, University of Denver, 2150 E. Evans Ave., Denver, CO 80208. Interviews will be held at ALA's annual conference. AA, EOE. M/F/H.

REFERENCE LIBRARIANwith special responsibilities for business/economics. Search reopened Salary from $19,728 depending upon qualifications Appointment date negotiable Write for full announcement to. University Librarian, Humboldt State University. Areata. CA 95521

SENIOR READERS' SERVICES LIBRARIAN,Science Library Responsible for public services, including reference service, library orientation and instruction programs, book selection, circulation and reserve operation Performs searches and coordinates the online information retrieval services of both the Main and Science Libraries. An MLS degree is required. 3-5 years professional experience in reference work, extensive computer searching experience, and a science background is preferred. Position available immediately Minimum salary $16,450. Please send resume to. Bessie K Hahn, Director of Library Services. Brandeis University. Waltham. MA 02254 An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer

ASSISTANTPROFESSOR. School of Library and Information Studies, faculty position. To begin July 1, 1983, or by arrangement, in area of bibliographical information systems. Desired qualifications: expertise in one or more of: analysis and design of systems for intellectual access to documents, organization and management of bibliographical records, indexing and classification theory and practice, applications of computer technology of bibliographical access systems; teaching ability; doctorate or comparable evidence of research ability; relevant applied research, development, or operating experience. Level: Assistant Professor, $19,700-$25,900 for 9-month apppointment. Upward revision possible by time of appointment. Applications by March 15, 1983, to: Patrick Wilson, Chair, Search Committee, School of Library and Information Studies, University of California-Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720. The University of California is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER. Primarily responsible for the cataloging and classification of Latin American monographic and microform materials. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited school or equivalent; reading knowledge of Spanish and at least one other modern Romance language, preferably Portuguese; working knowledge of AACR2, LC classification, and LC subject headings. Familiarity with OCLC preferred. Appointment at Librarian I or Librarian II level depending on experience. Minimum salary $14,000. Liberal benefits. Twelve-month academic appointment. Position available February 1, 1983. Closing date for applications February 28, 1983. Please forward resume and three letters of recommendation to: Kate Maniscalco, Administrative Assistant, Tulane University Libraries, New Orleans, LA 70118. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

HEAD,SOCIAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT. The Library at Virginia Polytechnic

Institute and State University seeks applications from experienced professionals. ALA-accredited MLS required of all aplicants. Applicants with advanced subject/professional degrees, supervisory experience, knowledge of online literature searching, and familarity with online catalog trends will be given preference. Faculty position reporting to the Associate Director. Responsible for one of four reference departments. The Social Science Department includes business, education, economics, agricultural economics, geography and maps, family and child development, housing and interior design, political science, public administration, psychology, sociology, law, and government documents. Duties include supervision of Department personnel (five librarians, four library assistants, and two clerk-typists) ‚ supervision and oversight of reference service, online searching, collection development, binding and maintenance of materials and equipment and budget preparation for the Department. Also coordinates collection development and online search activities for Virginia Tech's Northern Virginia Graduate Studies Center. Incumbent serves on the Library Administration Committee responsible for development of library policies. Position available 1 July 1983. Deadline for applications 1 April 1983. Send applications to: T.A. Souter, Associate Director for Libraries, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Libraries, Blacksburg, VA 24061. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

LIBRARY TRAINING PROGRAMSPECIALIST. Librarian to lead active nationwide management training program for academic/research libraries. Position requires demonstrated capability for designing and conducting staff training programs, broad understanding of academic/research libraries, and knowledge of contemporary management concepts and human relations training methods. Responsible for assessing training requirements and academic libraries; designing resources; and operating workshops, institutes, and organizational studies. Entails extensive travel. Salary range: $25,000-$35,000. Send resume, references, by February 21, to: Duane E. Webster, Director, ARL/Office of Management Studies, 1527 New Hampshire Ave., NW, Washington DC20036.