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Contact:Classified Advertising Dept, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780.
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ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.Reports to Director, Library & Media Services.. Responsibilities: plan, organize, supervise, evaluate and carry out acquisitions of all library materials. Will be responsible for implementing Washington Library Network acquisitions subsystem and comprehensive approval program. Supervises minimum of two classified staff and students. The UAJ Library is a small, but growing, facility with a current acqusitions budget of $150,000. The Acquisition Librarian will be one of four professional staff, functioning as part of a participatory library team. Qualifications. Required: accredited MLS; professional academic library acquisitions experience; experience with automated acquisitions systems (preferably WLN) and approval programs. Person will be hired at the Instructor ($28,116+) or Assistant Professor ($34,800+) rank. This is a twelve month, tenure track position with full faculty and university benefits. This position is contingent upon legislative funding. Closing date: April 30, 1982, or until filled. Beginning date: July 1, 1982. To apply: resume and names of three references (including addresses and phone numbers) to: Allan E. Schorr, Director, Library, University of Alaska, Juneau, 11120 Glacier Highway, Juneau, AK 99801; (907) 789-4467. UAJ is an EEO/AA employer and educational institution.
ASSISTANT CHIEF OF THE EDUCATION/INFORMATION DEPARTMENT,Health Sciences Library of the Medical College of Georgia. Responsible for the department in the absence of the Chief. Must hold a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited school of librarianship. Managerial skills needed. The department is responsible for reference, media, education and related areas. Rank and salary determined by experience and training, $20,000+. Apply to Thomas G. Basler, Director of Libraries, Medical College of Georgia Library, Augusta, GA 30912. EEO employer M/F.
ASSISTANT SCIENCE LIBRARIAN.Instructor. Salary $14,000- $16,000 depending upon experience and qualifications. Twelve months permanent appointment. Assist in operating Science Library of over 200,000 volumes. Required: ALA-accredited MLS, some science reference experience. Desirable: educational background in science. Reference experience in an academic library and in computer searching. Interest in automation. Working knowledge of one or more European languages, evidence of professional growth, good knowledge of reference books and book selection sources in the sciences. Commitment to library orientation and instruction. Enrollment: about 8,000, 18 professional librarians, collection over one million volumes, WLN member. Full faculty status, good benefits, 24 days vacation. Closing date: Aprii 30, 1982, may be extended. Send resume to: Richard J. Beck, Associate Director of Libraries, University of Idaho Library, Moscow, Idaho 83843. An AA/EO employer and educational institution.
AUTOMATION/SPECIAL PROJECTS LIBRARIAN:at the University of Wisconsin-Stout located at Menomonie in the heart of beautiful northwest Wisconsin. Duties: an excellent opportunity for a librarian to have hands-on experience with start-up, development, installation, and operations of an online circulation computerized catalog library system. Similarly, this person will become familiar with all library services and serve as a back-up on a professional level in reference and collection development. Qualifications: MLS degree, background or experience in computing preferred but not essential. Begin: August 23, 1982, work through May 22, 1983. (Possibility for summer employment both 1982 and 1983.) Deadline for application: April 30, 1982. Salary: $16,753 (9 months only). Note: this is a replacement position for a person on leave, one year only. Send resume and letter of application to: John J. Jax, Director of Library Learning Center & Assistant Dean, Learning Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wl 54751. (715) 232- 1184.
BIBLIOGRAPHER, ENGLISH AND ROMANCE LANGUAGES AND LITERATURE.Responsible to the Assistant Director for Collection Development for selection of materials in cooperation with Teaching and Research Faculty; for planning and executing assessments of relevant segments of the collection; for providing advanced reference assistance and bibliographic instruction. Qualifications: graduate library degree, advanced degree in English, Comparative Literature or Romance Languages and Literature; minimum two years’ experience in an academic or research library; knowledge of one or more Romance languages. Benefits include $16,000 minimum salary, TIAA, paid medical insurance. Send resume to: Peggy Weissert, Library Personnel Officer, Memorial Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556.
CATALOG LIBRARIAN.Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising activities of Monographic Cataloging Department in library of upper-division university of 370,000 volumes, adding 15,000-20,000 volumes annually. ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science, minimum five years’ post-master’s professional experience, at least three years’ recent cataloging experience in medium or large academic library, using LC classification and subject headings, AACR 1, AACR 2 and OCLC. Demonstrated supervisory experience and familiarity with catalog maintenance procedures. Position available July 1, 1982. Salary range $14,640- $24,400. Application deadline May 31, 1982. Send letter of application and resume including academic credentials and names of three professional references to: David H. Doerrer, Assistant Director, John C. Pace Library, The University of West Florida, Pensacola, FL 32504. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.
CATALOGER,Harvard Law School Library. Duties: original cataloging of monographs and serials using AACR 2, LC subject headings, and the RLIN bibliographic utility in a major academic law library. Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and fluent reading knowledge of German are required; working knowledge of another Western European language, library experience in technical services, and familiarity with automated cataloging procedures are desirable. Rank: Librarian I. Salary: $16,000-$18,000, depending upon qualifications. Generous benefits. Available: immediately. Send resume and names of three references by April 30, 1982, to: Lee Leighton, Assistant Librarian for Cataloging Services,
Harvard Law School Library, Langdell Hall, Cambridge, MA 02138. An affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.
CATALOGER.Responsibilities include subject heading, classification, descriptive cataloging, original cataloging, OCLC terminal operation, with emphasis on cataloging non-print material. Accredited MLS required. Experience in cataloging and OCLC use desirable but not required. Annual salary $13,640+ depending upon qualifications and experience. Application deadline: April 30, 1982. Position open now. Send resume, both undergraduate and graduate transcripts, placement folder and two separate letters of reference to: George N. Hartje, Director of Libraries, Pickier Memorial Library, Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO 63501. EO/AAE.
DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN/ARCHIVIST,I D. Weeks Library, University of South Dakota. Faculty rank and status; tenure track position. Entry level position. Duties include the administration and supervision of a selective federal depository, and a state documents depository. Other duties include the administration and processing of manuscript collections, University archives, and special collections. Minimum qualifications: master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school. Desirable qualifications: a second master’s degree is preferred. Experience in government documents, archival management, and computer programming desirable. Available July 1, 1982. Salary: $13,000 minimum. Address resumes with the names of three current references to: Bob Carmack, Dean of Library Services, I.D. Weeks Library, University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD 57069. Closing date: May 1, 1982. The University of South Dakota is an equal-opportunity/affirmativeaction employer.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/LIBRARIANfor Portsmouth Athenaeum, 26,000 volume library/museum in New Hampshire seacoast area. Seeking director/librarian with MLS from accredited school and/or experience in archival and museum work to implement expansion project and initiate new procedures and programs. Candidates must be able to work productively with a board of directors to accomplish institution’s goals. A two-year grant supports position, for Athenaeum’s first professional executive director. Salary range $14,000-$20,000 on annual basis, some fringe benefits. Send resumes to Cynthia Harriman, 57 South St., Portsmouth, NH 03801.
HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT.Administers Acquisitions Department with monographic budget of $1.6 million and staff of 20. Requires accredited MLS, relevant professional experience at supervisory level and knowledge of foreign and domestic book markets. Minimum salary of $22,000; 12 month academic appointment; standard benefits. Application deadline May 1; available June 15. Send resume and names of three references to Laura Warren, Administrative Offices, Wilson Library 024A, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. An EEOC affirmative-action employer. Minority candidates are encouraged to apply.
HEAD OF CATALOGINGfor a four-year, liberal arts college library with current book stock of 330,000, adding approximately 10,000 volumes annually in both print and non-print formats. Responsible for organizing and supervising work performed in the Cataloging/ End Processes areas; for coordinating all other cataloging activities, including card catalog maintenance; and for original cataloging. Supervises, trains and schedules staff of seven (two professional librarians, five clerks). Works under general supervision of and reports to Head of Technical Services. Qualifications required: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; five years' experience, at least two in a supervisory capacity; familiarity with AACR 2; working experience with OCLC automated cataloging or similar computerized system; demonstrated ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing; demonstrated ability to work harmoniously with other library staff. Desirable: cataloging experience in an academic library; familiarity with Library of Congress classification and subject headings; reading knowledge of at least one modern European language. Tenure track, twelve month position at the rank of Associate Librarian, available immediately. Salary range $17,000-$22,000. New York State fringe benefits; TIAA/CREF option available. Deadline for application: May 1. Send resume and names of three references to Yvonne Wilensky, Head, Technical Services, Reed Library, State University College, Fredonia, NY 14063. An affirmativeaction/equal-opportunity employer.
HEAD OF CIRCULATION SERVICES.The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library is seeking a Head of Circulation Services. This position is half-time Head of Circulation and half-time reference librarian. Responsibilities include coordinating and supervising all activities related to the Circulation Services Department. Some of the management duties include: recommending policy appropriate to Library philosophy and user needs, providing direction for the future delivery of circulation services via an automated circulation system, working assigned hours at the circulation desk, training new staff, maintaining records and submitting reports as required. Position reports to the Associate Director for Public Services. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited school. Good interpersonal skills are fundamental, along with organizational and suoervisory abilities. Position available immediately. Minimum salary is $16,500. Excellent fringe benefits. Send letter of application, resume, and references to: Janis Apted, Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library, Jesse H. Jones Library Building, Houston, TX 77030.
HEAD OF TECHNICAL PROCESSING.Responsibilities include: supervision of three support staff, cataloging and classification of all materials, maintenance of public catalogs, acquisition of monographs, supervision of physical preparation of books, periodic inventory of collection, evening and weekend reference duty in rotation. Requirements: ALA-accredited master’s degree, experience with OCLC system, knowledge of LC classification system and subject heading practice, knowledge of AACR II. Open September 1. Faculty rank. Faculty salary scale varies with education and experience; minimum $13,450. This will be a two year renewable contract with no guarantee of tenure eligibility. Send resume, academic credentials and three references to: Bruce Thomas, Librarian, Antioch College Library, Yellow Springs, OH 45387. Antioch College is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.
HEAD, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS/ARCHIVES DEPARTMENT.Reports to University Library Director. Responsible for organization and administration of special collections emphasizing Central California Coast, architecture, fine printing and small press works. Also responsible for supervising the University Archives which include an extensive collection of materials relating to the history of the University. May coordinate the activities of the Library Associates, a dynamic community-based library support group. Supervises two support staff members. Qualifications include knowledge of and experience in the organization, processing and conservation of rare books, manuscripts, historical documents, photographs, and architectural plans, as well as the ability to work well with the public, both within and outside the University community. MLS from an accredited institution, four or more years’ knowledge of special collections and experience, archives and record management, and familiarity of the book trade and rare and out-of-print materials. A master’s degree in a subject field, orits equivalent, is required for promotion and tenure. Salary: $19,728-$27,288 annually. Applicants should send a letter of application and resume, and have three letters of reference sent to: David B. Walch, Library Director, Robert E. Kennedy Library, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407. Deadline for application is May 1, 1982. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmativeaction/equal-opportunity employer.
HEAD, TECHNICAL SERVICES DEPARTMENT.Coordinates technical services operations including acquisitions, cataloging and processing. Requires an ALA-accredited MLS. Additional master's preferred. Familiarity with OCLC, LC and AACR2. Experience in academic library including supervisory responsibility and ability to communicate and work with the academic community. Minimum salary: $16,000. This tenure track position is open July 1, 1982. Review of applications will begin April 15, 1982. Send a letter and resume to James A. Martindale, Director of Libraries, DePauw University, Greencastle, IN 46135. An affirmative-action/equalopportunity employer.
INFORMATION SÈRVICES LIBRARIAN.The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library has an opening for a reference librarian in the Information Services Department. Responsibilities include working assigned hours at the reference desk, computer searching, providing assistance in the use of the Library’s resources. Position reports to the Head of Information Services. MLS preferred. Position available January 1. Minimum salary $16,000. Excellent fringe benefits. Send letter of application to: Janis Apted, Director of Personnel, HAM-TMC Library, Jesse H. Jones Library Bldg., 1133 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
NEWSPAPER REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Position available September 1, 1982. Requires master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school with liberal arts or journalism background preferred. Two years’ professional library experience required. Preference given to candidates with successful experience in newspaper or journalism library. Ability to relate and communicate well with people. Reports to Journalism Librarian. Supervises library clerk and student assistants. Responsible for the organization and indexing of the Newspaper Library clipping files, bibliographic files and general (picture) files, will develop policies and procedures governing the addition and deletion of materials from the collection. Responsible for selection and acquisition of reports or studies commissioned by local city or government agencies. Newspaper Reference Librarian and Librarian II. Application deadline: May 31, 1982. Minimum salary: $15,000. Apply to: Newspaper Reference Librarian Search Committee, 104 Ellis Library, University of Missouri-Columbia, MO 65201. An affirmative-action/ equal-opportunity employer.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Responsibilities include work at reference desk; library instruction; liaison with faculty; and other duties as assigned. A one-year, non-renewable appointment to replace faculty members on leave. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school. Reference and teaching experience desirable. Available July 1, 1982. Rank: Instructor. Salary: $13,000-$15,000. Application deadline: April 23, 1982. Send letter of application, resumes, two copies of transcripts, and three letters of recommendation to: Philip C. Wei, Librarian, Plymouth State College Library, Plymouth, NH 03264. AA/EO employer.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Under general direction of Head Reference Librarian to use formal and informal skills in library instruction, teaching of basic course in use of library, to perform database searching, as well as customary reference services to a student body of 6,000. Nights and weekend work involved. Accredited MLS required; reference experience desirable but not required; annual salary $13,640+ depending upon experience; excellent fringe benefits. Available immediately. Send resume, transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), placement papers, and two separate letters of recommendation by April 30, 1982, to: George N. Hartje, Director of Libraries, Pickier Memorial Library, Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO 63501. EO/AAE.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN:an unusually challenging position located in a new (January, 1982) Library Learning Center, at the University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, in the heart of beautiful northwest Wisconsin. Duties: provides in-depth reference service and research guidance to students and faculty on a scheduled basis; some evening and weekend work. Shares in the development and evaluation of the reference collection. Qualifications: MLS degree; experience in reference. Begin: May 18, 1982. Deadline for application: April 30, 1982. Salary range: $16,500-$17,000. Send resume and letter of application to: John J. Jax, Director of Library Learning Center & Assistant Dean, Learning Resources, University of Wisconsin-Stout, Menomonie, Wl 54751. (715) 232-1184.
SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/ENGINEERING SUBJECT SPECIALIST.Position available July 1. Arizona State University is seeking a science reference librarian who will serve as a subject specialist in engineering. Responsibilities include reference service, online literature searching, collection development, faculty liaison, and general library instruction. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS or foreign equivalent; strong background in engineering/science; knowledge of technical literature; demonstrated oral and written communication skills. Preference given to candidates with: undergraduate or graduate degree in engineering/science; experience in reference and collection development; training/experience with Lockheed, BRS, or SDC. Salary: $16,000+, dependent on qualifications. Send letter of application, a current resume, and the names of three recent references by May 15 to: Constance Corey, Assistant University Librarian for Management Services, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 85287. Arizona State University is a committed equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.
SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH SPECIALIST.The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library is seeking a Systems and Research Specialist. The Library serves and is jointly supported by nineteen health science institutions in the Texas Medical Center including two major medical schools, three nursing schools and various allied health science programs. It is also a Regional Resource Library for the South Central Regional Medical Library Program and actively serves the library needs of health professionals in central Texas. We are seeking a creative individual to be part of a growing team of professionals (currently numbering 22). Specific responsibilities for the Systems and Research Specialist will include the planning and development of future automation projects, the evaluation and maintenance of the current automated circulation system, and facilitation of cooperative automation projects involving the Library, the Common Computer Service Facility and other Texas Medical Center Libraries. Another major aspect of the job will be designing and conducting creative research projects leading to publishable results. We are particularly interested in developing methods for evaluating library services. This challenging and exciting position requires knowledge of systems analysis techniques, programming skills, and a facility with statistical analysis. Must have proven communication skills (both oral and written) with evidence of publication. MLS from ALA-accredited school is a basic requirement. Salary is competitive based on qualifications and experience (minimum $24,000). Excellent fringe benefits including five weeks annual vacation and a moving expense allowance. Please send resume, references and salary requirements by April 30th to: Janis Apted, Director of Personnel, HAM-TMC Library, 1133 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.
UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
University of Louisville
The University of Louisville invites applications and nominations for the position of University Librarian. The University of Louisville is a state-supported urban institution with approximately 20,000 students and approximately 900 faculty. The Library system consists of all libraries at the University on two campuses including a new central library, a new music library, a new engineering library, a new addition to the law library, and a modern health sciences library. The system has 47 professional librarians and 82 support staff. Librarians have faculty status and are expected to fulfill promotion and tenure criteria. This is a tenured position with academic rank. The Library system contains approximately 905,000 volumes and is a member of SOLINET, ASERL, and other associations. The Library’s automated circulation system will soon be implemented.
Responsibilities:Responsibilities of the position include the development and coordination of services, budgets, personnel, planning, and automation for all University libraries. The University Archives reports directly to the University Librarian. The University Librarian has the status of a Dean, reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and serves as a member of the Council of Vice Presidents and Deans.
Qualifications:MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school required. Second advanced degree desirable. Must have progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic library at the level of division head or higher. Must have a wide range of library experience, preferably in both public and technical services. Must have demonstrated strong management abilities and leadership qualities and be able to work effectively with a wide variety of groups including students, faculty, staff, administrators, and community leaders. Must have experience with cooperative academic library activities as well as evidence of scholarly achievements and participation in professional activities. Knowledge of current developments in library technology is necessary as is an understanding of the teaching and research mission of an urban university.
Louisville is located in a metropolitan area with a population of approximately 900,000. The city itself has an attractive cultural life, particularly in the performing arts.
Salary:Commensurate with education and experience but with a minimum of $35,000.
Appointment Date:As soon as possible after July 1, 1982. Screening will begin May 1, 1982.
Send nominations or application with vita to: Gail Gilbert, Chair, University Library Search Committee, Schneider Hall/Art Library, University of Louisville, Louisville, KY 40292; (502) 588-6741.
The University is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.
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CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Gettysburg College. An OCLC/COM catalog library. LC classification. Twelve-month appointment. Position requires a breadth of undergraduate studies, library master’s degree, and ability to supervise, originate cataloging for OCLC entry, organize and carry out plans for transition to online. Salary in the range of $14,000-$14,500. An affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer. Apply with resume and references by April 30, to James H. Richards, Librarian, Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA 17325.
CENTRAL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/BUSINESS. University of Arizona Library. Duties include reference (with evening and weekend rotation), online bibliographic searching, library orientation/instruction, collection development and faculty liaison work. ALA-accredited library school degree and an academic background in business or economics, or academic reference experience with business materials required. Good communication skills essential. Online search skills preferred. Knowledge of French or German or the ability to speak Spanish desirable. Position available July 1, 1982. Salary minimum: $15,500. Faculty status, 12-month appointment, 22 days vacation, fringe benefits. Send resume, including list of three references to: W. David Laird, University Librarian, University of Arizona Library, Tucson, Arizona 85721. Application deadline April 30, 1982. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action/Title IX, Section 504 employer.
CENTRAL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/EDUCATION. University of Arizona Library. Duties include reference (with evening and weekend rotation), online bibliographic searching, library orientation/instruction, collection development and faculty liaison work. ALA-accredited library school degree and an academic background in education or academic reference experience with education materials required. Good communication skills essential. Online search skills preferred. Knowledge of French or German or the ability to speak Spanish is desirable. Position available July 1, 1982. Salary minimum: $15,500. Faculty status, 12-month appointment, 22 days vacation, fringe benefits. Send resume, including list of three references to: W. David Laird, University Librarian, University of Arizona Library, Tucson, AZ 85721. Application deadline: April 30, 1982. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action/Title IX, Section 504 employer.
COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN. Dartmouth College Library. Primary responsibilities will include selection of materials in government and history. The individual in this position will also be expected to provide reference service, bibliographic instruction, and computer literature searching. This position reports to the Humanities and Social Sciences Librarian in Baker Memorial Library, the largest of the eight libraries at Dartmouth College. Candidates must have an ALA/MLS, an advanced degree in history or political science, and a minimum of four years* experience in an academic library with a research collection. Salary and rank (Librarian II or III) commensurate with experience: $l6,500-$22,000. Please send application and names and addresses of three references before May 1, 1982, to: Patricia Grenier, Personnel Officer, Dartmouth College Library, Hanover, NH 03755. An AA/EO employer M/F/H.
HEAD, CATALOG DEPARTMENT. ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum of five years1 cataloging experience, preferably in an academic library. Expertise in OCLC online cataloging system; demonstrated knowledge of LC classification; AACR2; and all aspects of descriptive cataloging and classification, for monograph, serial, and non-print formats. Must work well with all levels of staff and communicate effectively. Preference will be given to candidates with demonstrated managerial experience, and to those knowledgeable of specifications for online catalogs. Reports to the Associate Director, with full managerial responsibilities for the department. Participates in Library’s Administrative Council. Supervises a staff of 13, including four Library Assistants (pre-professionals), and two and a half professionals. Responsible for hiring, training, and evaluation of staff. Sets goals, priorities and leadership for the department. Application deadline: April 30, 1982. The starting salary is $18,000 up per year, depending on qualifications, with academic status, TIAA/CREF and other liberal fringe benefits. Send resumes to: Lucille R. Jones, Head of Administrative Services, Drexel University Libraries, Philadelphia, PA 19104. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.
HEAD LIBRARIAN, LIMA REGIONAL CAMPUS. Administers library programs and services, including planning, budgeting, staffing and directing the activities of the Library which serves the 3,100 students and 115 faculty of the OSU Lima Campus and the Lima Technical College. Manages technical and public services. Reports to the Dean/Director of the Lima Campus/Lima Technical College and, for coordination purposes, to the Head of the Undergraduate Libraries in Columbus. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited program; substantial public services experience; user education or teaching experience; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, and to interpret and promote the Library to the campus community; supervisory experience. Administrative and technical services experience preferred. Available July 1. $20,040-$23,040. Faculty are expected to meet University requirements for tenure and promotion, including research, publication, and service. Application by 15 May, to: Sharon A. Sullivan, Personnel Librarian,- Ohio State University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. Include resume with names and addresses of three references. An AA/EEO employer.
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES LIBRARIANto develop and coordinate the bibliographic instruction program, provide reference services, develop the reference collection, participate in the collection management program for the general library collection with specific responsibilities in selected subject areas, supervise circulation services, and develop proposals for automated information services. Lycoming College is an independent liberal arts college with an enrollment of 1,150 and a faculty of 75, located in a scenic community of 33,000 in the Susquehanna Valley of north central Pennsylvania. This is a challenging position with wide-ranging responsibilities, independence in developing services, and the opportunity to work with a small, dedicated staff in providing services to the academic community. An ALA-accredited MLS is required and a minimum of three years’ academic reference experience, including bibliographic instruction. Some background in science is preferred. Salary and academic rank commensurate with qualifications and experience, but not less than $15,000. Resumes and the names and addresses of three references should be sent not later than 28 April 1982, to: Bruce M. Hurlbert, Director of Library Services, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701. An equal opportunity employer.
PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Responsible for developing with the director a program of interpretive services, involving circulation desk staff and graduate students in ready-reference assistance; a curriculum-related program of instruction in the craft of theological bibliography and research for the masters’ programs; advanced seminars for doctoral students; and direct reference assistance to patrons. Responsible also for the supervision of circulation, inter-library loan, and archives staff. Will carry some responsibilities in the first year or two for archival processing or special cataloging projects. Work schedule will be flexible to best meet the needs of students and faculty. Qualifications: advanced degree in the humanities, preferably in an area of the theological disciplines; MLS desirable. Facility in the biblical languages and German; French and Spanish desirable. Experience in an academic library including cataloging and archival processing helpful. Available June 1, 1982. Minimum salary, $16,000. Send resumes and references to: Paula Ruedebusch, Assistant to the Librarian, Ira J. Taylor Library, The Iliff School of Theology, 2201 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer. Iliff is a theological seminary of the United Methodist Church, with an ecumenical faculty and student body. Degree programs include M.Div., MA in religion, and Ph.D. (joint program of Iliff and the University of Denver).
REFERENCE LIBRARIANat the Brown University Library. Responsible for general reference service, and comprehensive reference services in humanities and fine arts fields. Requirements: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school; strong background in the humanities with music and art preferred; working knowledge of one foreign language; reference experience in an academic or research library; experience with automated bibliographic retrieval systems in reference service; experience with bibliographic instruction; must be able to work some evening and weekend hours. Appointment range: $14,600-$18,300 based upon experience. Benefits include 12-month contract, 22 days vacation, TIAA-CREF. Interested candidates should send letter of application, resume and names of three references by May 10, 1982, to: Gloria Hagberg, Brown University Library, Providence, Rhode Island 02912. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.
SCIENCE-ENGINEERING REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. University of Arizona Library. Duties include reference (with evening and weekend rotation), online bibliographic searching, library orientation/instruction, collection development and faculty liaison work. Other duties may be assigned by Head Science-Engineering Librarian and may include supervisory responsibilities. ALA-accredited library school degree and either science experience (reference preferred) in an academic or special library, or an undergraduate degree in one of the pure or applied sciences required. Good communication skills essential. Online search skills preferred. Knowledge of German or Russian or the ability to speak Spanish desirable. Successful supervisory experience helpful. Position available July 1, 1982. Salary minimum: $15,500. Faculty status, 12-month appointment, 22 days vacation, fringe benefits. Send resume, including list of three references to: W. David Laird, University Librarian, University of Arizona Library, Tucson, AZ 85721. Application deadline: April 30, 1982. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action/Title IX, Section 504 employer.
TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Responsible for efficient flow of materials in technical services, including cataloging, serials, binding and end processing. Supervision of support staff and student help. Primary time dedicated to original cataloging and microfiche catalog development. Iliff is a member of OCLC and closed its card catalog in 1977. A microfiche catalog is the primary access tool to the collection; eighty-five per cent of the collection is now on the new catalog. Qualifications: MLS and advanced degree in the humanities, preferably an area in religious studies; facility in French, German, and Spanish. Minimum of three years of cataloging experience in an academic library; knowledge of LC classification and subject headings, AACR2, and MARC formats, and the OCLC terminal; administrative and personnel skills desirable. Available June 1, 1982. Minimum salary, $17,000. Send resumes and references to: Paula Ruedebusch, Assistant to the Librarian, Ira J. Taylor Library, Iliff School of Theology, 2201 S. University Blvd., Denver, CO 80210. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.
REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, Cluster Undergraduate Library, Assistant Librarian, University of California, San Diego. Salary range: $17,4l2-$28,6θ8. Available August 23, 1982. As a branch of the Library system of the University of California, San Diego, the Cluster Undergraduate Library provides basic library services for students in the four colleges on campus. With an emphasis on the social sciences and humanities, the Undergraduate Library presently possesses an up-to-date, highly selective collection of 80,000 volumes and 490 serial titles in all fields. Works in close association with the other librarians in the unit; provides reference service at reference desk 18-19 hours per week (including some evening and weekend hours); performs short computer searches for reference support; prepares subject bibliographies, orientation leaflets and guides to the use of library resources; makes classroom presentations; coordinates the library instruction program; conducts library tours and orientations; serves as a lecturer in the Contemporary Issues 50, a 2 unit course on information and academic libraries (once a year); and recommends library materials for acquisition in various humanities disciplines. UCSD librarians participate in librarywide planning activities and instructional services programs; expected to be active professionally. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school required. Academic major in one of the major humanities fields such as literature or fine art highly desired. Teaching ability is essential, as is a dedicated interest in a dynamic program of information access and exchange (including online computer services) at the undergraduate level. UCSD is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer. Applications accepted until May 14, 1982. Submit a letter of application, enclosing a resume and a list of references, to: Jacqueline Coolman, Personnel Librarian, University of California, San Diego, Library, C-075-H2, La Jolla, CA 92093.
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Choice will still feature color photographs of college and university libraries on its cover. If you wish to see your library on the cover of Choice‚ write to the Editor, Choice‚ 100 Riverview Center, Middletown, CT 06457. Your photograph must be a color transparency, 35mm or larger.
The ACRL Legislation Committee has called upon all members of the ACRL Legislative Network to take immediate action on the Administration's proposed budget cuts. Library programs of the Higher Education Act, along with LSCA programs and NCLIS, are slated for zero funding in FY 1983. Legislative Network librarians are urged to contact their Representatives and Senators stressing the importance of specific library programs and indicating the impact that the proposed budget will have on their libraries.
Chapter Meetings: The Virginia Chapter will present "Undergraduate Library Services: Differing Perspectives" on April 17. Contact Alice Bauer, University of Virginia Library, Charlottesville. The Greater New York Metropolitan Area Chapter will feature presentations by Joyce Ball and David Stam, the ACRL vice-president/president-elect candidates, at its Spring program on April 19 at the Grolier Club, 47 East 60th Street. Contact Helga Feder, City University of New York Graduate Center. The Michigan Chapter lists "Performance Appraisal" as the topic of its April 22 meeting, according to Bill Miller, Michigan State University Libraries. The New Jersey Chapter on April 28-29 will have a program that includes a talk on "RLIN/OCLC Interface," an On-Line Fair with exhibits, a panel on "On-Line Services," and William Welsh, who will speak on "National Issues and the Academic Library." Contact Lynn F. Miller, Alexander Library, Rutgers University. The Western New York/Ontario Chapter plans a meeting for May 7-8 on "Libraries Are: People, Collections, and Machines," at the Marriott Inn and SUNY-Buffalo. Contact Bonnie Gratch, Library, SUNY-Brockport‚ for additional details.
A source book for the performing arts, including music, dance, theatre, film, radio, and television. The work provides details on more than 5,000 organizations, agencies, associations, programs, publications, institutions, and other established sources of information on the lively arts. Edited by Steven R. Wasserman. Indexes. 469pp. 1982. $72.00. (In print) (SO)
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Contains more than 260,000 citations to biographical articles and sketches appearing in 100 sources (over 86,000 not found in the 8-volume Biography and Genealogy Master Index). Works indexed contain extensive information on performers, producers, technicians, designers, and others involved in the performing arts. Edited by Barbara McNeil and Miranda C. Herbert. 782pp. 1982. $85.00. (In print) (SO)
Storyteller’s Sourcebook 1st Edition
Storytellers, teachers, folklorists, and others now have access to children’s folktales by subject, title, and motif. For the first time, all variants of each folktale are brought together in one convenient sourcebook that indexes over 500 folktale and 216 picturebook editions. About 50% of the titles in the motif index are not included in Ireland’s Index to Fairy Tales. (A Neal-Schuman Book.) Edited by Margaret Read MacDonald. Indexes. 750pp. 1982. $45.00. (In print) (SO)
Tours and Visits Directory 2nd Edition
A guide to plant visits and educational tours, this directory is a convenient reference for those interested in free or low-cost learning experiences for individuals or groups. The revised edition provides up-to-date details on over 2,500 plants, mines, agencies, banks, and other business, cultural and educational firms, and organizations that offer tours of their facilities. Indexes. 408pp. 1981. $60.00. (In print) (SO)
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