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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 must 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.

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Contact:Classified Advertising Dep't, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780.

FOR SALE

MARV BROADBENT,Box 6, Beltsville, MD 20705. Government publications. Standing, subscription, single, or search orders. No prepayment. No foreign surcharge. (301) 937-8846.

BUSINESS FOR SALE.Over 18,000 collections of original book reviews from 1929-1970. Reviews on File, Box 298, Walton, NY 13856.

FOREIGN MICROFORMS.Any foreign microform from anywhere in the world at the foreign list price. Free searching. Monographs and serials. IMDS, 1995 Broadway, NY. NY 10023, (212) 873-2100.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES.Iowa State University Library. This is a position responsible for coordinating and developing the activities of the Library’s Monographs, Order and Serial Departments, and providing overall administrative supervision of 17 professional and over 50 support staff. Major areas of attention will include utilization of OCLC throughout technical services, planning for an integrated on-line system, the move to a new addition in mid-1982, review of established automated serials catalog and attention to continuing improvements in use of innovative techniques and processing efficiency. Reports directly to the Dean of Library Services and, together with the other assistant directors, assists in general Library administration and participates in planning and development of overall policies and operations. Qualifications; MLS, and at least five years of successful administrative experience in a large academic or research library; substantive knowledge of automated processes, preferably OCLC; demonstrated organizational abilities with strong leadership qualities; evidence of commitment to broad university service and understanding of academic teaching and research needs. Ability to meet general university requirements for promotion and tenure in addition to specific library assignments. Salary: $30,000 minimum, depending upon qualifications. Faculty status and excellent fringe benefits. Available: January 1, 1982. Application deadline: November 1, 1981. To apply: send detailed resume with the names of three references to Paul M. Gherman, Assistant Director for Administrative Services, Iowa State University Library, Ames, Iowa 50011. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.

ASSISTANT HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS/MONOGRAPHS SECTION.Responsible for the coordination and supervision of monographs, searching, ordering, accounting, and receiving functions in a combined department of 19 FTE. Responsible for the handling of correspondence, solving complex searching problems, processing gifts, and other duties assigned by the department head. ALA- accredited MLS required and 2 or more years professional experience. Supervisory experience desirable. Salary: $16,500. 12-month tenure-track position. TIAA/CREF and many other fringe benefits. Position open September 1, 1981. Send application and resume to: Royal V. Pope, Director of Libraries, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. An equal-opportunity/affirmativeaction employer; welcomes applications from all qualified individuals.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR PUBLIC SERVICES.Supervises and coordinates Public Services activities and personnel; helps formulate Library policy with Director; works to coordinate operations of Public Services with those of Technical Services; participates in some direct reference service. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; a second (subject) Master's degree; 8 years of professional library experience, with 5 years in increasingly responsible administrative or supervisory positions in an academic or research library’s Public Services division; 2 years reference experience; and experience with bibliographic instruction and/or automated bibliographic retrieval services. Full-time 12 month faculty appointment on tenure track, rank of Associate Professor. Salary commensurate with experience and education, minimum $26,000. Apply by October 31, 1981, to Michael Kinch, Oregon State University Library, Corvallis, OR 97331. EEO/AA Employer; Complies Sec. 504 Rehab. Act. 1973.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES.The Houston Academy of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Associate Director for Technical Services. The Library serves the programs of the institutions in the Texas Medical Center, the physicians of the Houston Academy of Medicine, and as a Resource Library for the South Central Regional Medical Library Program. The Texas Medical Center includes Baylor College of Medicine, The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, The University of Texas System Cancer Center, Texas Woman's University at Houston, eight teaching hospitals, and various other allied health science programs and institutions, The Library’s staff consists of 23 librarians and 40 support personnel. Total budget for 1982 fiscal year exceeds $2.8 million, of which $.6 million supports collection development. The Associate Director for Technical Services reports to the Library's Executive Director and participates in overall policy making, administration, and planning as a member of the Executive Council and represents the Library at various regional and national conferences. Qualifications include an MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; a record of at least seven years of progressively more responsible experience in a health sciences or academic library; experience with library automation and computer technology; leadership ability with a strong emphasis on interpersonal skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; strong interest in library-related research and in publication; a substantial record of professional development. Salary is dependent on level of experience and qualifications with a minimum of $29,000. Interested persons should send a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and references before October 31, 1981, to: Janis Sharp, Director of Personnel, Houston Academy of Med¡c¡ne-Texas Medical Center Library, 1133 M.D. Anderson Blvd., Houston, TX 77030.

DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY

Franklin & Marshall College

Liberal arts college. 2,000 students; 135 faculty; 7 professional librarians and 11 clerical staff; 185,000 volumes; 1,590 periodicals; government documents depository. Participates in OCLC. Major addition to and thorough renovation of building in progress.

Candidates must possess an ALA-accredited MLS degree and previous administrative experience in an academic library. An additional advanced degree is preferable. Professional activity and/or publications are desirable. Candidates must also possess; (1) experience in personnel management and development, (2) experience in budget and program management and planning, (3) library organizational skills and knowledge of library technology, (4) ability to work creatively with faculty and students. Salary is competitive. Search reopened. Appointment to begin early summer 1982. Applications (including names of at least three references) and nominations by November 1. Write;

Bradley R. Dewey Dean of Faculty Affairs Chairperson, Librarian Search Committee Franklin & Marshall College Lancaster, PA 17604 An Equal Opportunity Employer.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, SPECIAL COLLECTIONS.Adminstratively responsible for the Special Collections Division including: University Archives and Manuscripts, rare books, Katherine Anne Porter Room, and Marylandia Room. Organizes operations, budgets, and staffing. Develops policies governing acquisition, utilization, and conservation. Establishes a friends group and maintains relationships with donors. Requires an MLS degree plus seven years’ experience, including managerial experience, in university or research special collections. Advanced studies in humanities preferred. Salary of $30,000 or more. Send resume and names of three references by November 1, 1981, to Joseph Jerz, Personnel Librarian, University of Maryland Libraries, College Park, MD 20742.

CATALOGER.Central University Library, University of California, San Diego. Three year N.E.H. grant funded position available October 1, 1981, for a Spanish Civil War specialist. Assistant Librarian, $17,412-$22,284 or Associate Librarian, $21,288-$26,712. Under general supervision of department head, is responsible for original cataloging of materials in English and foreign languages relating to the Spanish Civil War. The incumbent will have responsibly for both monographic and specialized cataloging such as serials, microforms, pamphlets, and ephemera. Cataloger performs original cataloging using AACR2, Library of Congress classification and subject headings, and utilizes OCLC for retrieval of bibliographic information and input of original cataloging. Incumbent is expected to participate in and contribute to the Catalog Department through its regular meetings, through suggestions for workflow modifications, and by developing special cataloging expertise. Librarians at UCSD are also expected to participate in library-wide activities. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and fluency in Spanish are required. Desirable qualifications: strong academic background in Spanish Civil War, bibliographic proficiency in one or more appropriate foreign languages such as Catalan or French. Experience or academic training should include familiarity with AACR2, Library of Congress Subject Headings, Library of Congress Classification system, and MARC formats; demonstrated awareness of national and international trends in cataloging and bibliographic control. Applications accepted until October 31, 1981. Submit an application, enclosing a resume and a list of references, to: Martha L. Bovee, Associate University Librarian, University of California, San Diego, Library, C-075-G2, La Jolla, CA 92093.

CATALOGER.The Ohio Historical Society. Responsible for original and OCLC shared cataloging utilizing Dewey Classification; plus supervise and direct acquisitions and cataloging assistants, coordinate state government document and newspaper cataloging, and collection development. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, two to three years experience in special or academic library, background in American history. Salary: $14,165 minimum, plus benefits. Send application, resume and names and addresses of three references by October 30, 1981, to Personnel Officer, Ohio Historical Society, 1982 Velma Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43211. An equalopportunity/affirmative-action employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES.Search reopened. Lycoming College seeks experienced director to administer library program at small liberal arts college with 31/2 librarians and 6 support staff. Qualifications: MLS from an accredited ALA program, supervisory experience in public and technical services, knowledge of automated library systems desirable, strong communication skills. Twelve month appointment. Faculty rank. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience, minimum $18,000. Send application, resume, transcripts and letters of reference to Shirley Van Marter, Dean of the College, Lycoming College, Williamsport, PA 17701. An equal-opportunity employer.

GENERAL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Northern Illinois University is seeking a qualified librarian to fill an anticipated January 1, 1982, opening for a General Reference Librarian. MLS from an accredited library school and at least two years' experience as a reference librarian, preferably in a research library, required. Knowledge of foreign languages desirable. Experience in online bibliographic searching preferred. Responsibilities include reference service to faculty and students at the central reference and catalog information point of the university’s main library, plus online bibliographic searching, bibliographic instruction, and maintenance of the general reference collection. (Completion of 30 hours beyond MLS required for tenure.) $15,500 minimum for twelve month contract; II-linois Retirement System; 24 working days’ vacation; academic rank and status. Apply by sending resume, placement file, official transcripts and three letters of recommendation by October 31, 1981, to George M. Nenonen, Personnel Director, University Libraries, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL 60115. Northern Illinois University is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES

University of Nevada Las Vegas

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, invites applications and nominations for a Director of Libraries. The position is available January 1, 1982. Salary: $36,500-$41,000.

Applicants should possess the MLS (ALA- accredited); a Ph.D. or second masters is desirable. Candidates should present evidence of administrative experience in an academic library, skills in personnel management, and ability to work with campus administration and faculty. Also desired is knowledge of current developments in library technology, including computer applications. Responsibilities of the position include the developing of library services in a newly expanded facility, planning, budgeting, and automation. The Director of Libraries serves on the campus Academic Council and answers directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Twelve-month contract with one month's vacation, faculty status, tenure track, and TIAA/CREF. Salary is competitive according to experience and background.

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, has 10,000 students, over 300 full-time faculty, and offers graduate degrees in 23 subject fields. UNLV has many strong programs such as hotel administration, arid land research, life sciences, and anthropology. The library contains approximately 400,000 books, a microfilm collection of 250,000, and subscriptions to 5,000 periodicals. Additional resources include curriculum materials collection and special collections of Nevadiana and game. Library materials budget exceeds $500,000.

Applications will be received until November 1, 1981.Send letter of nomination or application, resume, and three current professional references to: Search Committee for Director of Libraries, c/o Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Flora Dungan Humanities Building, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, NV 89154.

UNLV is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.

HEAD DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN, REGIONAL DEPOSITORY.Louisiana Tech University. Duties: Organize and maintain federal and Louisiana state document collections (650,000+ items); provide reference and bibliographic instruction; produce finding aids; organize workshops and public information programs; supervise staff of 2 FTE support staff and 2.5 FTE student assistants; compile statistical and budget reports; work rotating night and weekend schedule at Reference Desk. Required: ALA-accredited MLS, 2-3 years’ experience in government documents. Preferred: additional subject master’s, 3-5 years' academic library experience, data base searching skills, innovative and creative approaches to utilization of documents. Salary range $18,000-$21,000, twelve month, tenure track, faculty title and rank. Excellent retirement system, usual benefits. Send letter, resume, and three letters of reference to Floyd Shiery, Chair, Search and Screening Committee, Prescott Memorial Library, Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, LA 71272. Deadline November 1, 1981. Position available immediately. Louisiana Tech University is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.

HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES.Academic library in suburb of New York City serving 10,000 graduates and undergraduates. Supervising all activities related to purchasing, cataloging, and processing of a $350,000 materials budget. OCLC. COM Catalog in process. LC classification. Department of 9. Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited program and 3 years experience, mostly in technical services. Some management and supervisory experience preferred. Salary range: $19,000-$22,000. Send letter of application and resume to: Larry Earl Bone, Director of Libraries, Mercy College, 555 Broadway, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522. An equalopportunity employer.

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY

Indiana University East Richmond, Indiana

(Search reopened). Richmond is a city of 40,000, with a history of unique community support for education and the arts. The Director is responsible for administration and development of the IU East Library, including budget preparation and management, collection development, reference, and bibliographic instructional services. Participates in the .selection, supervision, and evaluation of one librarian, support staff and part-time employees. Reports to the Dean for Academic Affairs and works within the Indiana University Libraries' state-wide system. Also works closely with the staffs of the local public and Earlham College libraries.

Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; appropriate administrative experience desired; ability to relate well to students and faculty; ability to meet requirements and responsibilities of a tenure-track appointment. Exceptional fringe benefits. Salary, $17,500-$20,000. To apply, send letter of application, resume, and three letters of reference to:

Dr. George T. Blakey Library Search & Screen Committee Indiana University East Richmond, IN 47374.

Closing date no earlier than October 30, 1981.

AA/EOE.

HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES.Willamette University. Responsible for administration and supervision of Acquisitions and Cataloging activities in small university library, including continuing retrospect¡ve conversion project. Supervise staff of four, including one professional. Major role in policy making in conjunction with University Librarian and Head of Reader Services, including planning of proposed new library building. Required: demonstrated organizational abilities and decision-making qualities; ALA-accred¡ted MLS; minimum of three years supervisory experience in technical services in small or medium-size academic library; experience with OCLC and AACR II; good communication skills. Desirable: working knowledge of one or more modern foreign languages; experience in all aspects of technical services. Salary: $17,500 minimum; fourweek vacation; benefits include TIAA/CREF. Submit resume and letters of application and have three confidential letters of recommendation sent to: Charles Weyant, Library Search Committee, University Library, Willamette University, Salem, Oregon 97301. All material must be received by October 31, 1981. An equal-opportunity employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

MOVIETONE NEWSFILM CATALOGER

University of South Carolina, Columbia

The University of South Carolina Libraries is seeking a cataloger for the Movietone News cataloging project. Under the general guidance of the principal investigator of a Title ll-C grant and the direct supervision of the Assistant Director for Technical Services the cataloger will manage the Fox Movietone Newsfilm cataloging project, which includes directing the activities of 3 full-time support staff, developing and coordinating the collection’s thesaurus and cataloging the news stories. The newsf¡lm collection is the largest covering the period 1919-63 and contains some 300,000 news events on more than 60,000,000 feet of film which will be cataloged in an on-line computer configuration. Duration of the cataloging project which begins Fall 1981 is currently estimated at a minimum of 5 years with Title ll-C funding available for first year. Initial appointment is 1 year.

Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; 2 years minimum cataloging experience. Experience with on-line data-bases required. Must have organizational skills. Prefer supervisory experience and academic background in 20th century history or political science. Indexing or abstracting experience desirable. Audio-visual experience will be helpful.

Salary and benefits: $15,500 minimum. Faculty status; Blue Cross/Blue Shield; S.C. Retirement System.

Position available Fall, 1981.

Send resume with addresses/telephone numbers of three professional references to Elizabeth Ann Lange, Assistant Director for Technical Services, Thomas Cooper Library, University of South Carolina, Columbia, S.C. 29208 by October 31, 1981.

HEAD, REFERENCE DEPARTMENT.A LA-accredited MLS. Demonstrated commitment to continuing education, research and publication. Experience, preferably in a research or academic library, supervising professional librarians, administration, and providing reference services. Familiarity with current national developments in library services. Duties: Manages complex department of 12 professionals and 6 FTE support staff. Administers general reference, ethnic studies reference, and on-line search services, curriculum materials center, microforms collection, library instruction program, and book budget for general reference collection. Contributes to development of library-wide policies and practices in coordination with all other departments. Salary Range: $23,000-$27,000 for 12 months. Faculty appointment. Must meet general university requirements for promotion and tenure in addition to specific library assignments. Available: January 1, 1982. Send letter of interest, current resume and names of three references by December 1, 1981, to Teresa Marquez, Acting Personnel Administrator, University of New Mexico, General Library, Albuquerque, NM 87131. An affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.

HEAD, REFERENCE DEPARTMENT.Central University Library, University of California, San Diego. Available now. Associate Librarian, $21,288-$3'0,648, or Librarian, $28,608-$39,672. Under general direction of Assistant University Librarian for Social Sciences and Humanities, has administrative responsibility for CUL Reference Department. Assumes leadership role in planning, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating department’s reference, instructional, and collection development services; developing and maintaining relationships with library users, other UCSD departments, and other libraries. Facilitates growth and development of department members and department as a whole; responsible for planning and supervising Central Library interlibrary loan services; shares in reference desk service and specialized reference services for students and faculty; may also serve as bibliographer and liaison with scholars in subject speciality; UCSD librarians are expected to participate in library-wide activities and to be active professionally. Qualifications: MLS degree from ALA-accredited library school; strong commitment to public services; extensive experience in providing reference service in a research library; experience in collection development and management in a research library; demonstrated administrative and leadership ability. Applications accepted until November 15, 1981. Submit applications, enclosing a resume and a list of references to: Martha L. Bovee, Associate University Librarian, University of California, San Diego, Library, C-075-G2, La Jolla, CA 92093.

INFORMATION SPECIALIST,Corporate Technical Library,.The Upjohn Company. Provides a variety of scientific information services to world-wide management, marketing & technical staff on demand or as a continuing service: fact-finding and general reference services, retrospective literature searching, current literature alerting (internal and vendor-supplied data bases) and other specialized services. Keeps informed of current Upjohn research activity; anticipates user information needs, plans and implements services designed to meet them; helps increase visibility of the Corporate Technical Library and utilization of its information services; participates in user education programs and acts as liaison to specific user groups; keeps informed of developments in library systems, information science, new information resources and techniques for their utilization. The Corporate Technical Library has a staff of 30 and a collection containing 20,000 books, 30,000 bound journals and 1,300 current periodical subscriptions. The Upjohn Company is located in Kalamazoo, a medium-sized southwestern Michigan university city with excellent cultural/recreational opportunities. Qualifications: Library Information Specialist II—BS/BA in science plus MA/MS in library/information science or MS in science plus one year information-related experience (biochemical/biomedical environment); Sr. Library Information Specialist III—same as above plus 3-4 years’ information-related experience, 2-3 in a biochemical/biomedical environment. Both levels require: training and experience in searching scientific bibliographic and nonbibl¡ographic databases; skill in providing general reference and information services including ability to utilize medical, biological and chemical reference tools effectively. Prefer biology or chemistry degree. Salary: $21,093 to $31,640 or $24,231 to $36,346 depending on level at which position is filled. Excellent benefits. An EEO/AA employer. Apply to Ronald E. Thompson, The Upjohn Company, 7171 Portage Road, Kalamazoo, Ml 49001.

INSTRUCTOR/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR,Library: Tenure track position beginning January, 1982. The cataloger will be responsible for catalog!ng/classification of some original, non-print and monographic materials. Shared responsibility for supervising and designing the conversion of non-print materials to the OCLC on-line system, and supervising the card catalog. Will be assigned public service duties including evenings and weekends, and other duties as assigned. Three years recent experience in cataloging of non-print and monographic materials required, with knowledge of LCSH, Dewey classification, AACR2 and OCLC or similar bibliographic system and also knowledge of German, French or Spanish. Required: Masters in Library Science from ALA-accredited school. Second Masters desirable. Send resume to: Robert J. Kirby, 104 Stabley Library, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA 15705. Application deadline is October 30, 1981. IUP is an affirmativeaction/equal-opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN IN CHARGE OF CATALOGING.Clemson University. Responsible to the Director of Libraries for cataloging activities and for leadership and supervision of three professionals and eleven cataloging support staff. The library contains 13,900 serial subscriptions and 944,000 volumes; has a staff of 19 librarians and 58 clerical employees. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited school; minimum of four years’ practical cataloging experience; knowledge of LC classification and cataloging policy, AACR2, and OCLC; demonstrated organizational and supervisory skills. Position available immediately. Salary $23,000 minimum. Clemson University, with an enrollment of 11,000, is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains two and one half hours driving time from Atlanta, GA, and Charlotte, NC. Nearby lakes and parks offer recreational opportunities. Clemson University is an equal-opportunity employer. Send letter of application with resume and names of three references (one of which must be your immediate supervisor) to: Beth Reulaud, Chair, Search Committee for Librarian in Charge of Cataloging, Robert M. Cooper Library, Clemson University, Clemson, SC 29631. Deadline for receiving applications: November 2, 1981.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN

Brown University

Brown University is seeking applications and nominations for this position. The University Librarian is responsible for the development and operation of the Brown University Library System. The University Librarian is a member of the Brown faculty and participates with the deans and department chairpersons in appropriate committees and forums in planning for the academic development of the university. Applicants must have appropriate professional and academic credentials, including first-hand knowledge of scholarly research. They should also have senior-level administrative experience, preferably in a library of a size and purpose comparable to that of Brown University.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Reference Department. Responsible for evening hours. Must have library degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Must be able to communicate and work effectively with all segments of the academic community. Experience in teaching and background in business and/or science are desirable. Will participate in general reference services including library instruction. Twelve month appointment with faculty rank. Minimum salary: $16,889, dependent upon experience and qualifications. Send letter of application and current resume before October 31 to: Richard H. Reid, Director of Library Services, Frazar Memorial Library, McNeese State University, Lake Charles, LA 70609. An equal-opportunity employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/BIBLIOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION COORDINATOR.Works closely with other reference librarians in developing and coordinating library's bibliographic instruction program. Other duties include general reference desk responsibilities, on-line information retrieval and faculty liaison duties in the areas of business and economics. Requirements: ALA/MLS, minimum of two years of experience in reference and bibliographic instruction, demonstrated enthusiasm for developing the information skills of faculty, students, and staff, and an ability to coordinate teaching programs of peers. On-line information retrieval experience preferred. Credentials in the areas of business and economics are desirable. Minimum salary $19,000. Clemson University, South Carolina’s land-grant institution with 11,000 students, is located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge mountains, 30 miles west of Greenville, S.C. and within two and one half hours driving time of Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, N.C. Application deadline: December 1, 1981. Send letter of application with resume and names of three references to Peggy Cover, Chair, Reference Librarian Search Committee, Clemson University Library, Clemson, S.C. 29631-2599. Equal employment-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.

SCIENCE LIBRARIAN.Louisiana Tech University. Responsibe for collection development, bibliographic instruction, data-base searching, and general and subject reference service. Work flexible schedule of night and weekend rotation. Required: ALA-accredited MLS: academic training in sciences; data-base searching skills; general and subject reference experience. Preferred: Appropriate subject area masters; 3-5 years experience in traditional academic reference service; 3-5 years experience in computer-assisted reference services; g∞d interpersonal skills and demonstrable creativity and innovation. Faculty rank, tenure track, 12 month contract. Comprehensive benefits, excellent retirement. Rank and salary subject to qualifications and experience. Minimum $16,500. Send resume, supporting credentials and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Barbara Lipscomb, Chairman, Search Committee, Prescott Memorial Library, Ruston, Louisiana 71272. Deadline November 1, 1981. Louisiana Tech University is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.

SENIOR ASSISTANT LIBRARIANfor Technical Services (Search extended). Primary responsibility for the acquisition of library materials in all formats, including monographs, serials, music scores and records, and other AV. Supervises bibliographic verification and ordering process, using OCLC system and other standard tools. Supervises serials control system, including bindery. Participates in library’s collection development program. MLS from ALA-accredited program and three years professional experience required. Tenuretrack, twelve month position. Salary: $14,000-$ 17,000, depending on experience. New York State fringe beneftis; TIAA/CREF option available. Position available immediately. Application deadline, November 1st. Send resume and names of three references to John P. Saulitis, Director of Library Services, Reed Library, State University College, Fredonia, New York, 14063. An affirmative-action/ equal-opportunity employer.

SERIALS CATALOGER.Oral Roberts University Library, Tulsa, Oklahoma, is seeking a serials cataloger. Responsibilities: Prepare cataloging copy for periodicals and other serial materials, with emphasis on law, to be input via OCLC and ALIS data bases. Serve as a resource person for serials staff who input cataloging data on OCLC and/or ALIS bases. Qualifications: Have fifth year degree from ALA-accredited school and familiarity with AACR l-ll, LC subject headings, and LC classification. A background in law and a knowledge of OCLC and MARC tagging are desirable, but not required. Experience: a minimum of 1-3 years’ experience in serials cataloging (especially law) in an academic library with OCLC and MARC usage is preferred. Oral Roberts University Library is an affirmative-action employer. Salary is negotiable, up to $18,500, dependent on experience and qualifications of the applicant, and fringe benefits are excellent. Contact William J. Jern¡gan, Director of Learning Resources, Learning Resources Center, Oral Roberts University, 7777 S. Lewis, Tulsa, OK 74147.

LATE JOB LISTINGS

REFERENCE LIBRARIANsought by Colgate University Library. Entry level position (instructor) as full participant in reference service activities with special emphasis on bibliographic instruction. Shares evening and weekend duties with five other professionals. ALA-accredited MLS and interest in BI required. Academic reference experience, BI coursework and/or experience, art and/or music background desired. Salary: $15,000 (11 months). TIAA/CREF retirement and full benefits. Position available January 4, 1982. AA/EOE. Women and minorities encouraged to apply. Send resume by November 1, to George Parks, University Librarian, Colgate University Library, Hamilton, NY 13346.

LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SERVICES EDUCATION. Faculty tenure position in area of information storage and retrieval/organization of knowledge. Appointment for 1982/83 academic year with rank and salary dependent upon qualifications. Salary range: $20,000-$30,000. To teach introductory and advanced courses in such fields as bibliographic/document control, bibliographic networks, on-line retrieval, indexing and abstracting, and to do research. Doctorate or A.B.D. in library, information, or related field. 9.5-month position with summer school teaching optional at 10% of academic year salary per course. TIAA or state plan, Blue Cross-Blue Shield. Equal-opportunity employer. Send application, resume, and names of three references to: Hans Wellisch, College of Library and Information Services, Hornbake Library Building, Room 1101, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742.

ACQUISITIONS/REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Directs the acquisitions process, monitoring the approval plan and collection development and assisting in book selection. Will be involved in the automation of some of the department's work. The Acquisitions Librarian also does some reference work and computerized literature searches. ALA/MLS and some experience in libraries required, acquisitions and/or automation experience preferred. Application deadline November 1, position open immediately. Salary range: $14,OOO-$15,5OO. Send letter of application and resume to Charlene Hurt, Mabee Library, Washburn University, Topeka, Kansas 66621. An equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.

REFERENCE INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN. University of Cincinnati Libraries. Responsible for the development, coordination, implementation and evaluation of the program of library instruction and for reference assistance. Receives general direction from and reports to the Head, Reference/Bibliographic Services. The Reference Department, with a staff of 10 librarians and nine support staff plus student assistants, provides reference services and includes government documents; members of the department are responsible for collection development. Position is assisted by a full time support staff member. The Central Library is a spacious, user oriented building three years old, housing collections in the humanities, social sciences, business and education. The University of Cincinnati is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries and is the recipient of an NEH challenge grant totalling $2 million. The city of Cincinnati is located in the beautiful hills of southwestern Ohio along the Ohio River bordering Kentucky. Qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program; two years of reference experience or a combination of teaching and reference experience; reading knowledge of one modern European language in addition to English; ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in writing. Must demonstrate potential to meet reappointment and promotion criteria established by librarians. Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience. Minimum: $15,400. Please send cover letter and list of three references postmarked by October 31, 1981, to Sharon Tuffendsam, Libraries Personnel Officer, University of Cincinnati Libraries, 640 Central Library, Mail Location #33, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221. The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer.

CATALOG EDITOR. New position. Search reopened. Responsible for maintaining Catalog Department's centralized AACR2 and LC subject heading authority control system, integrating previously used with new headings in a single catalog for central and departmental libraries. Also assists in planning for converting the author control system and catalogs to an online system. In addition, acts as a consultant to other departments and departmental libraries on AACR2 problems, training their staffs in the various methods of resolving AACR2 conflicts, and interpreting filing rules. This is a special project assignment which will terminate after two years. Qualifications: 1-3 years relevant library experience including: cataloging experience using LC Classification and subject headings: 1 year using OCLC cataloging system, and familiarity with AACR2 forms of entry. Reading knowledge of 1 modern European language. Ability to work and communicate clearly with library staff at all levels. Minimum salary: $15,055. Send resume with at least three references postmarked by October 31, 1981 to Sharon Tuffendsam, Libraries Personnel Officer, University of Cincinnati Libraries, 640 Central Library, Mail Location #33, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221. The University of Cincinnati is an equal-opportunity/affirmative-action employer.

ASSISTANT CATALOG LIBRARIANavailable January 1, 1982 for Original and OCLC cataloging of current materials. ALA-accredited MLS. Familiarity with AACR II, OCLC, LC classification and subject headings preferred; European language(s) desirable. Salary: $14,000-$16,000 depending upon experience. Apply to W. Robert Woerner, Library Director, Ithaca College, Danby Road, Ithaca, New York 14850 by October 31, 1981. EO/AA employer.

SCIENCE LIBRARIAN. Position available immediately. Responsible for supervision of one unit of Science & Engineering Libraries. Collection development and information services, including computer searching and library instruction for biology, computer science, mathematics, and statistics. Salary in high teens. Requires MLS, science subject experience and proven supervisory experience. Submit resume and the names of three professional references to Administrative Assistant, University of Rochester Libraries, Rochester, NY 14627. An equal-opportunity employer.

PERSONNEL LIBRARIAN. Assistant Librarian, Associate Librarian, or Librarian, University of California, San Diego. Salary range: $17,4l2-$22,284; $21,288-$30,648; $28,608-$36,012. Available January 1, 1982. Under general direction of a library administrator is responsible for developing, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating the personnel functions of the University Library. As head of Library Personnel Office is responsible for services provided for 48 FTE academic staff, 132 FTE support staff, and approximately 300 student assistants. Works closely with library administrators, department heads, and supervisors in the organization and operation of library-wide and departmental personnel functions; collects and analyzes staffing workload and budget data; coordinates development of allocation proposals; maintains close liaison with campus Academic Personnel Office, Staff Personnel Office, Affirmative Action Office, Student Employment and Financial Aid Offices; represents library in campus, University-wide, or other external activities relating to personnel administration; interprets University and campus personnel policies as related to library. Responsible for library's role in campus affirmative action program; current awareness of issues and trends in personnel administration, including labor relations; development, coordination, and evaluation of library’s staff training and development program; serves library staff as counselor in personnel matters; expected to contribute to development of library services through participation in library-wide planning efforts and professional activity. UCSD is an equal-opportunity, affirmativeaction employer. Applications accepted until November 15, 1981. Submit a letter of application, enclosing a resume and a list of references, to: Martha Bovee, Associate University Librarian, University of California, San Diego, Library, C-075-G2, La Jolla, CA 92093.

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