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POSITIONS OPEN

ACADEMIC LIBRARIAN.Gustavus Adolphus College seeks candidates for the position of Academic Librarian, a nine-month, tenure-track appointment at the Assistant Professor or Instructor level, to begin September 1 ‚ 2004. The Academic Librarian will provide leadership in the planning, implementation, staff training, and evaluation of the integrated library system and will serve as liaison with campus and external computing providers. All librarians participate in reference, instruction, collection development, and the collegial management of the library. We seek candidates who have an ALA-accredited MLS, experience with integrated library systems, and an enthusiasm for applying technology in an academic library setting. The Academic Librarian must have a commitment to teaching, outstanding interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills, and a willingness to take an active leadership role in library governance. To Apply: Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of teaching philosophy and research interests, and three professional references to: Daniel Mollner, Library Chair, Folke Bernadotte Memorial Library, Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter, MN 56082. Web: www.gustavus.edu/oncamnus/humanresources/index.cfm. Review of applications will begin November 15, 2003, and continue until the position is filled. Equal opportunity employer.

ARCHIVIST, PIERRE DAURA CENTER.Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia. Part-time position, salary commensurate with experience. Archivist will assist the Pierre Daura Curator of European Art; maintain, catalogue, arrange, and help expand Daura archives; assist with maintaining a Web site on the Daura Center; input records into existing database; scan collection material; and perform clerical duties. Will be trained in art handling. Qualifications: Reading proficiency in either French or Spanish with demonstrable skills in the other; art history coursework required; completion of basic archives course atthe graduate level or prior work experience in archival or special collections; word processing and experience with computer databases necessary. Museum experience and an MLS degree preferred. Applications will be reviewed until position is filled. Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, names, contact addresses, and phone numbers of three references, and transcripts to: Julie Feldman, Deputy Director, Georgia Museum of Art, University of Georgia, 90 Carlton Street, Athens, GA 30602. No faxes or e-mails accepted. University of Georgia is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

ASSOCIATE DEAN, RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS.University Libraries (UL) at Bowling Green State University (BGSU), Ohio, invite applications and nominations for the position of Associate Dean for Research and Information Systems. BGSU serves 20,000 students and is a founding and active member of OhioLINK. Reporting to the Dean and a member of the Dean’s Management Advisory Group, the Associate Dean fills a key role in accomplishing the mission and strategic directions of the UL. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: oversight and direction for information systems; research and data analysis; staff development and training; digital and related initiatives; grant writing; and OhioLINK initiatives. Minimum Qualifications: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library and information science; scholarly achievement commensurate with appointment as tenured associate or full professor; information technology background, including systems and network applications; digital initiatives in an academic library; staff development and training; collaborative and participatory decision making; excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills; strategic and operational planning; and grant process familiarity. Preferred Qualifications: Second advanced degree or Ph.D.; demonstrated leadership; development of relationships within a broad consortium; and successful grant funding. Salary competitive and commensurate with peer institution libraries for rank and position in keeping with candidate’s experience and credentials. For detailed information, visit: http://www.bgsu.edu/ colleges/library/admin/jobs.html. BGSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. Preferred start date no later than July 2004. Applications postmarked by October 15, 2003, will receive first consideration. All applicants will receive full and fair consideration until position filled. Electronic and fax applications also accepted. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and contact information of at least three professional references to: Search Committee, c/o Beverly Steams, Administrative Office, 204 William T. Jerome Library, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH 43403; e-mail: bstearn @ bgnet.bgsu.edu; fax: (419) 372-7996.

Salary guide

Listed below are the latest minimum starting salary figures recommended by state library associations for professional library posts in these states. The recommendationsare advisory only, and ALA has not adopted recommendations for minimum salaries. Job seekers and employers should consider these recommended minimums when evaluating professional vacancies. For additional information on librarian salaries, contact ALA Office for Library Personnel Resources.

Connecticut	$39,148
Delaware	$22,500**
Illinois	$30,096*
Indiana	varies*
Iowa	$23,911
Louisiana	$26,000
Maine	varies*
Massachusetts	$31,362*
New Jersey	$36,503
North Carolina	$27,641**
Ohio	$25,198**
Pennsylvania	$30,249*
Rhode Island	$29,800
South Carolina	varies*
South Dakota	$22,000
Texas	$33,000
Vermont	$26,464
West Virginia	$22,000
Wisconsin	$32,700

‘Rather than establish one statewide salary minimum, some state associations have adopted a formula based on variables such as comparable salaries for public school teachers in each community, or the grade level of a professional librarian post. In these cases, you may wish to contact the state association for minimum salary information.

**These recommendations apply only to public librarians.

BUSINESS ELECTRONIC SERVICES AND REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Columbia University Libraries seeks a librarian to evaluate and support electronic resource collections, provide in-depth reference service (desk and virtual), conduct research instruction, manage the Web site, and oversee database software and hardware for the Watson Library of Business and Economics. The library delivers electronic information and reference services to the Columbia Business School, one of the nation’s leading and largest graduate business programs located in the country’s financial center, and the Columbia University Department of Economics. Reporting to the Business Librarian, the incumbent will be a primary contact for faculty and students; develop and maintain research guides; act as liaison to the Library Systems Office and the computing departments of relevant academic departments or schools; and participate as a member of a team that plans and develops collections and services. The position provides an opportunity to participate in digital course support and other virtual library services in a fast-paced, dynamic academic environment. For more information about the qualification requirements and the Watson Library of Business and Economics, please visit our Web site at: http://www.columbia.edu/cu/lweb/services/jobs/ 70104001.soc.html. Send letter of application, résumé, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references via e-mail to: libjobs2@columbia.edu. You may also mail your application to: Human Resources Office, Box 18, Butler Library, Columbia University, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Cover letter must specify Job #UL70104001. This position is available immediately, and applications will be accepted until position is filled. However, applications received before September 1‚ 2003, will receive priority consideration. Columbia University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply.

BUSINESS/ELECTRONIC ACCESS LIBRARIAN.Slippery Rock University’s Bailey Library is seeking applicants for a full-time (nine-month), tenure-track position at the Instructor/Assistant Professor level beginning January 2004. Primary responsibilities include collection development, reference, and library instruction for the School of Business. Management of the Serials unit with an emphasis on electronic access issues, and supervision of a staff of 1.7 FTE are also primary responsibilities. Competitive salary and excellent benefits. A complete position description is posted at: www.sru.edu/pages/1844.asp. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution required at time of employment; knowledge of and/or experience in business librarianship; demonstrated ability to manage electronic resources; strong public service orientation; excellent written and oral communication skills; and perceived ability to work productively with students and colleagues in an evolving environment are required. Successful performance in an on-campus interview, including a presentation, is also required. Preferred Qualifications: Academic library experience in serials, reference, and bibliographic instruction; supervisory experience; and familiarity with Endeavor/Voyagersoft-ware. Send letter of interest, résumé, graduate and undergraduate transcripts (official transcripts required before hiring) and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references (one of whom must be a current or previous supervisor) to: Mr. Lynn Hoffman and Ms. Judy Silva, Co-chairs, Business Librarian Search Committee, Bailey Library, Slippery Rock University, Slippery Rock, PA 16057; lynn.hoffman@sru.edu, (724) 738-2666; judith.silva@sru.edu, (724) 738-2658; fax: (724) 738-2661. Review of applications will begin September 7, 2003, and continue until position is filled. Visit our Web page at www.sru.edu. TTY#: (724) 738-4881. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES.Gordon College, Wenham, Massachusetts, seeks qualified candidates for Director of Library Services. This position carries faculty rank. Minimum qualifications include an MLS from an ALA-accredited program and a second advanced degree or substantial experience in an academic environment, as well as substantial administrative experience in an academic library. Candidates must be committed Christians, supportive of the mission of a Christian liberal arts education. The starting date for the position is January 2004. Send a letter of application, vita, and a two-page statement of philosophy of education related to library services to: Cliff Hersey, Coordinator of Academic Programs, Gordon College, 255 Grapevine Road, Wenham, MA 01984; phone: (978) 867-4294. For inquiries, contact: chersey@faith.gordon.edu. For further information, visit: http:// www.gordon.edu.

ENGINEERING LIBRARIAN.University of Oklahoma, Norman, Oklahoma. Library Faculty Vacancy. Engineering Librarian to manage all operations of a heavily utilized branch library serving the College of Engineering at an ARL institution. The Engineering Librarian reports to the University Libraries’ Director of Public Services and represents the University Libraries to the College of Engineering faculty and students. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; reference and bibliographic instruction experience; excellent interpersonal, teaching, and communication skills; evidence of public service orientation; understanding of library services at a research university; ability to work independently as well as collaboratively; and ability to prioritize workload assignments. Desirable: Familiarity with the literature of engineering or an undergraduate or advanced degree in engineering or a related field; collection development experience; supervisory experience; familiarity with an automated library management system; and evidence of research or creative achievement. For a complete listing of the duties and responsibilities for this position, goto: http://libraries.ou.edu/about/employment/. First Screening Date: September 15,2003. Search will remain open until filled. Salary: $37,000 minimum. Employment: Librarians have faculty status, privileges, responsibilities, the rank of assistant professor or above, and tenure eligibility. Application: Send letter of application with résumé, a list of publications, and the names of three references including current supervisor to: Rhonda Cannon, Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services, University Libraries, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019; phone: (405)325-2611. University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We encourage women and minority applicants.

HEAD OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS.The University of the Pacific Library is seeking a Special Collections Librarian and/or Archivist to join the library faculty in providing leadership and over sight for special collections and archives programs and in furthering the educational and scholarly goals of the library and university. This librarian will have principal responsibility for developing and promoting use of the university’s manuscript, archival, and rare book collections; planning and managing digital library projects; providing reference services and instruction; initiating and managing outreach and development activities (e.g., exhibitions, publications, grant proposals, do norand public presentations, etc.); and supervising staff. The University Library emphasizes opportunities for undergraduate research within Special Collections. The librarian in this position will cultivate relationships with teaching faculty, other university offices, visiting scholars, alumni, and the public. As a member of the faculty, productivity in scholarship is essential. Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library or Information Science or equivalent; professional experience and knowledge of best practices in special collections, archives, or equivalent environments; demonstrated ability to manage manuscript, rare book, and archival collections, including knowledge of preservation techniques; appropriate level of technological knowledge for the management of digital initiatives; and effective supervisory experience; subject knowledge to support the use of collections; enthusiasm and aptitude for public services within a flexible and continually evolving academic library environment; commitment to cooperative teamwork and quality service; excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills; ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure. Salary, Rank, and Benefits: Salary negotiable depending upon experience; faculty rank commensurate with qualifications and experience. Twenty-four days’ vacation, 15 holidays/seasonal, excellent support for professional development, TIAA-CREF retirement, tuition remission, and other generous benefits. For complete information, please see: http:// library.uop.edu/jobs.Application: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled, with a first review of applications beginning August 15, 2003. Send letter of application, résumé, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Kathlin Ray, Assistant Dean, University Library, University of the Pacific, 3601 Pacific Avenue, Stockton, CA95211; or e-mail: kray@uop.edu. Equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

HEAD, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES.Utah State University Libraries seek an innovative, experienced individual to head the Special Collections and Archives Department of the University Libraries. The Department Head will provide leadership to make the department a pre-eminent center of resources on the Inter-Mountain West. The Department Head will be responsible for administering seven departmental units (Art, Book Arts and Rare Books, Fife Folklore Archives, Manuscripts, Photographs, Conservation/Preservation, University Archives, and Western and Mormon Americana) and overseeing eight full-time staff, including faculty, professional, and classified employees as well as students. Specific duties include: managing fiscal resources and budgetary expenditures; establishing goals and priorities for collection development; fostering public service and collegial interaction with faculty, researchers, staff, and students; setting departmental procedures and policies for acquiring, processing, cataloging, preserving and digitizing collections; promoting services and collections and preparing grant requests for supplementary funding. The Department Head reports to the Associate Director for Public Services, participates as a member of the Library Management team, and works closely with the Libraries Development officer. This is a 12-month, tenure-track position. The applicant is expected to meet the requirements for appointment at the rank of Associate Librarian. The department houses 84,000 volumes consisting of literary, historical, rare and antiquarian books, 6,400 linear feet of manuscripts, and 7,500 linear feet of University Archives, and 500,000 photographs, as well as substantial holdings of other materials, such as records, maps, and broadsides. The department’s materials cover a wide range of subject are as including the Inter-Mountain West, especially Utah-and Mormon-related collections. The department houses the Fife Folklore Archives, one of the premier folklore collections in the nation. Among its literary holdings, the department has the nation’s second largest collection of Jack London papers and books. Currently, the department is preparing to move into a new library facility in 2005. Required Qualifications: Master’s degree in Library and Information Science from an ALA-accredited institution and/or a master’s or Ph.D. degree in a closely related field; minimum five years’ progressively responsible experience in a special collections/archives setting; and supervisory and management experience in an academic or research organization. Preferred Qualifications: Analytical, organizational, and communication skills; professional participation and research activity, as well as ongoing professional training in relevant fields; a record of grant writing and grant administration; knowledge of current issues in special collections and archival management, including electronic resources, copyright laws, and professional standards/ethics; experience with fund raising and successful stewardship of endowments; successful collaborative project management; commitmentto public service; familiarity with preservation/conservation issues; evidence of successful experience with outreach and donor activity; familiarity with Encoded Archival Description (EAD), imaging, electronic records, sound preservation, and Web applications; knowledge of Western American history. Salary: $50,000 negotiable. Benefits: The position includes an excellent benefits package, including TIAA-CREF retirement, insurance, and 22 days’ vacation and 12 days of sick leave per year. Presently, the University Libraries is involved in a 40-million-dollar building project. The libraries contain over 1,400,000 volumes and have annual circulation of roughly 200,000 with a gate count of around 1,000,000. Utah State University is a Land Grant institution and Carnegie Research Extensive University serving a student population of 20,000. It is situated in a mountain valley 80 miles north of Salt Lake City and offes a variety of cultural as well as outdoor recreational opportunities. To Apply: Please send a letter of application, résumé, and three professional references with names, e-mail and mail addresses, and phone numbers to: John Elsweiler, Committee Chair, Utah State University Libraries, 3000 Old Main Hill, Logan, UT 84322-3000; phone: (435) 797-2631; fax: (435) 797-2880. Application deadline is October 15, 2003, but will remain open until position is filled. Utah State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIAN.Morehead State University (MSU) seeks a bright, self-motivated, and technology-sawy individual to fill the position of Instructional Technology Librarian. The successful candidate will be hired at the rank of Librarian I. Responsibilities: Assists with the development, implementation, and assessment of electronic instructional resources including Web-based tutorials and online library guides; oversees operation of Learning Technology Lab, provides assistance to students and faculty in development of multimedia products; supervisesone half-time staff position; participates in reference service, bibliographic instruction, and collection development. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited institution by appointment date; experience in the use of PCs, presentation software, Web page authoring software, and multimedia-related equipment; advanced knowledge of Web technologies; ability to work well with faculty, students, and colleagues; and excellent written and oral communication skills. Desired Qualifications: Training and experience in instructional technology and design; expertise using Microsoft Office 2000 software; experience with other software such as Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, Exchange Premiere, and scanning software including graphics and OCR; demonstrated time-management and organizational skills; and experience in a public services area of an academic library. Review of applications will begin September 24,2003, and will continue until position is filled. To apply, submit a letter of application, résumé, and three references to: Office of Human Resources, Attn: Instructional Technology Librarian #960, Morehead State University, HM 101, Morehead, KY 40351. To apply online, visit: http://www.moreheadstate.edu/prospects/jobapp.html, and attach required application materials. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR.Presbyterian College has reopened the search to fill the position of Director of its Thomason Library. A very selective Carnegie Category 1 institution affiliated with Presbyterian Church, USA, Presbyterian College is located in a small college town near Columbia and Greenville-Spartanburg and within a two- to three-hour drive of Asheville, Atlanta, Charleston, or Charlotte. The college is entering into late-stage planning for a library building project focused upon construction of an archival facility and renovation of the existing building. We seek a director who holds the MLS from an ALA-accredited institution; a second master’s or doctorate is preferred in one of the disciplines in which an undergraduate major is offered at Presbyterian. The ideal candidate will hold many of the following attributes: Successful leadership and management experience; a good understanding of the multifaceted operations of an academic library as well as of new technologies of information delivery; demonstrated interest in budgeting and facilities planning; the sincere desire and talent to engage and work collegially with staff, faculty, students, and others; and a disposition favoring networking with counterparts at private and public academic libraries in the state. Send letter of application or nomination, résumé, transcripts (copy will do at this stage), and names and contact information of five or more professional references to: Bud Warner, Associate Academic Dean and Library Search Chair, Presbyterian College, 503 S. Broad Street, Clinton, SC 29325. Applications completed and on file by September 30, 2003, will be ensured full consideration. You may access the college’s Web site at: www.presby.edu. Equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR.The Virginia Institute of Marine Science (VIMS) seeks an energetic, innovative Library Director. VIMS is one of the largest marine science institutions in the United States and serves as the School of Marine Science of the College of William and Mary as well as the marine scientific and technical advisor to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The Library Director provides leadership in the administration of the Institute’s library including fiscal management and personnel, policy and program development, fundraising, collection development, and integration of emerging technologies. The Director is responsible for developing a library collection to meet the specialized research interests and educational needs of the VIMS faculty, research staff, and graduate students. The individual will also maintain our online bibliographic resources and manage the library’s Web site. The Director is the archivist for VIMS publication and institutional materials. The successful candidate must have an ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent degree; at least five years’ managerial experience in an academic, research, or technical library; excellent organizational and communication skills; demonstrated experience in the application of information technology to integrated automated library systems; experience in Web site development and Web-based bibliographic interface. Knowledge of HTML and PERL preferred. This is a nontenured professional faculty position. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review will continue until an appointment has been made. A letterof application, vita, and the names and contact information for three professional references should be sentto: Kenneth A. Moore, Chair, VIMS Library Director Search Committee, Virginia Institute of Marine Science, P.O. Box 1346, Gloucester Point, VA 23062. The College of William and Mary is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

SCIENCE INSTRUCTION COORDINATOR/BIBLIOGRA-PHER.Loyola University Chicago Science Library. This position provides information services and develops extensive Web-based resources in the physical and life sciences. Coordinates and promotes instruction services for the Science Library, and participates in systemwide instruction initiatives as the Science Library representative on the Instruction Coordinators Tearn. Designs and teaches library workshops and course-based user education sessions. Staffs the Science Library Reference Desk, which provides electronic and traditional reference services to faculty, staff, and students. Serves as bibliographer and faculty liaison to three science departments. Manages collection funds and approval profiles; participates in collection assessment and policy development. Serves on Library and University committees. Designs Web pages in support of library services. Reports to the Head of the Science Library. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; experience in providing traditional and electronic reference services in an academic or special library; experience teaching information literacy and library skills in classroom and workshop settings; Web authoring and design expertise; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desired: Academic background and/or experience in the sciences collection development experience; budget management experience. The Science Library serves the Departments of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Natural Sciences, Physics, Psychology, and the School of Nursing. The Loyola University of Chicago Library system has over 1.7 million volumes in six libraries. Salary: Minimum $34,000. Benefits include 20 days’ vacation, tuition benefits, TIAA-CREF, and standard medical/dental plans. Qualified applicants should send letter of application, résumé, and contact information for three references to: Karla Petersen, Dean of Libraries, Cudahy Library, Loyola University Chicago, 6525 N. Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60626. Review of applications will begin September 19, 2003; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. For more information about Loyola, visit: http:// www.luc.edu. Loyola University Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer.

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Tabor College,Hillsboro, Kansas. ALA-accredited MLS degree. For details, see http:// www.tabor.edu.

Late Job Listings

COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN. Under the general direction of the Head of Technical Services, coordinates the selection, acquisition, and deacquisition of library materials, and works with library and classroom faculty to develop collections to support the curriculum. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; minimum of three years’ current experience in academic library acquisitions; strong fiscal management skills; familiarity with vendor contracts and licenses; demonstrated supervisory skills. Salary Minimum: $43,354, negotiable based upon qualifications. Send letter of application, résumé, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references to: Susan E. Cirillo, Director of Library Services, Southern Connecticut State University, 501 Crescent Street, New Haven, CT 06515-1355. Southern Connecticut State University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and encourages women and minorities to apply.