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POSITIONS OPEN

Acquisitions

HEAD, MONOGRAPH DIVISION, ACQUISITION DEPARTMENT.Responsible for continuing development of monographic and nonprint media collection with a book budget of $600,000. Involves coordination of orders from department libraries, undergraduate libraries and area studies bibliographers. Participates in planning for on-line acquisition system. Monitors approval and standing order plans and coordinates activities of support staff whose duties are to search and verify requested materials, select vendors and carry out acquisition procedures as developed by the Head. MLS from ALA-accredited school, plus five years of acceptable experience in technical processes required. Knowledge of one Romance and one Germanic language desirable. Salary $13,000-$15,000 annually; salary and faculty rank commensurate with qualifications. Expected to meet university requirements for research and publications. Send resume to Personnel Librarian, The Ohio State University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue, Columbus, OH 43210. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT HEAD ACQUISITIONS AND PROCESSING DEPARTMENT.Shares with the department head responsibility for ordering, receiving, accounting for, and processing monographic materials, including cataloging of materials with LC copy via OCLC; exercises particular responsibility for the coordination of gifts and exchange and implementation of an automated acquisitions and processing system. Requirements include fifth-year degree in library science; second master’s degree preferably in business administration, computer science, or a foreign language; and two †o three years’ appropriate experience. Salary: $ I ‚COO—$ 1,300 month, depending on qualifications. Faculty appointment; excellent benefits. Send resume to: Stephen R. Salmon, Director of Libraries, University of Houston, 3801 Cullen Blvd., Houston, TX 77004. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.Northwestern University Library offers opportunity for broad acquisitions experience in a research library and for development of supervisory ability. Participates in planning, supervisory, and procedural responsibilities of Order and Serials Departments utilizing automated support system. Coordinates periodical and monographic serial handling and gift and exchange arrangements. Open immediately, MLS required plus reading knowledge of two major European languages. At least one year of professional experience in technical services. Starting salary: $ 10,000— $ 10,600. Apply: Robert L. Ireland, Personnel Officer, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An equal opportunity employer.

HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS.Available September I, 1975. Applicants must have substantial _ experience in acquisitions work, documentation of administrative ability, and interest or experience in application of data processing techniques to acquisitions. University Librarian rank, state retirement, 22 days annual leave, sick leave benefits. Salary to start: $14,000-$17,000 according to qualifications. Contact J. F. Jones, Assistant Director for Technical Services, Florida State University Library, Tallahassee, FL 32306.

Administration

DEAN OF LIBRARY AFFAIRS.Responsible for the administration of a divisional library of 1.7 million volumes, learning resources service, and other research and library related units with a total professional staff of over 60, and a civil service staff of over 90, and with a total budget of 3 million. MLS from ALA-accredited school required; Ph.D. in library science or an academic field highly desirable. Must have demonstrated effective administrative performance in an academic library. Salary range $30,000 and up depending on qualifications. Available July I, 1975. Write to: Professor Elizabeth R. Eames, Chairperson, Search Committee for the Dean of Library Affairs, Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, IL 62901. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARY.University of Wyoming, Laramie, an institution of 8,000 students in seven colleges, all with graduate programs; Library has 500,000 volumes and a professional staff of 13 librarians; 1975-76 budget is $1,046,037. Applicants must have MLS from an accredited library school; additional advanced degree desirable; considerable experience and demonstrated administrative ability are essential. Faculty status and rank; salary dependent upon qualifications, but not less than $20,000 per annum. Send resume before September 15, 1975 to C. Colin Kaltenbach, Chairman, Search Committee for a Director of the Library, c/o Department of Animal Science, University of Wyoming, Box 3354, University Station, Laramie, WY 82071. An equal opportunity employer.

DIRECTOR OF STATE COLLEGE LIBRARY.General administration of library science, including personnel administration, budget supervision, planning and development of collections, library science ■ program, liaison with faculty and students, and regional and State cooperative activities. Must work with architect-administration in planning and construction of new library building. Requirements: MLS with additional degree work and administrative experience preferred. Salary range, $18,000—$21 ‚ 000 ‚ and faculty rank according to degree qualifications and experience. Apply to Dr. Jennings M. Blackmon, Chairman, Library Search Committee, Department of English, Kansas State College of Pittsburg, Pittsburg, KS 66762. Position available July I. 1975; open application date. An equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN FOR SYSTEMS AND DEVELOPMENT.Baccalaureate degree, Master’s degree in library science accredited by the ALA or the equivalent 5th year library degree. Experience in library computer applications, other areas of machine interface with library operations and in the traditional manual operations in Technical Services and Public Services. Coordinates statewide, regional networks as they influence internal chiefs and assistant deans in problem solving, planning and implementing procedures within departments. Assist in staff training for systems techniques. Faculty status, salary $12,000-$14,000. Available: July I, 1975. It is assumed that the incumbent in this position will comply with the policies of the FACULTY HANDBOOK including the basic requirements of the "Appointment and Promotion Policy." Send resume to Alan Reed, Chairperson, Search Committee, Zimmerman Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES AND AUTOMATION.Responsibilities: Reports directly to the university librarian exercising prime responsibility for the management, supervision, planning and development of the acquisitions, cataloging, serials and systems and automation departments. In conjunction with other administrative members helps to develop policies for the management and advancement of the UC Davis Library System. Will also be responsible for operation research activities. Qualifications: Graduate degree in librarianship from ALA-accredited school, several years successful experience at a major administrative level in a large academic or research library technical services department, experience in library automated operations and a working knowledge of operations research. Salary: $18,000—$24‚000 hiring range. Salary range for this position runs to $30,400. Send resume to: Dr. Bernard Kreissman, University Librarian, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HEAD,Harlan Hatcher Graduate Library. Responsible for general reader services of the Graduate Library and for service to the faculty of the College of Literature, Science and the Arts; reviews the Graduate Library book collections, directs book selection, oversees the program for bibliographic instruction, in charge of maintenance of the Graduate Library Building and assists in capital planning for its future needs. Graduate degree in Library Science, Ph.D. in Library Science or advanced degree in another field desirable, a minimum of five years in progressively more responsible professional library experience including supervisory experience and demonstrated success in interpersonal relationships. Salary range of $23,000— $28,000 possible; 24 working days vacation. Available August I, 1975. Apply to: Mrs. Lynn F. Marko, Assistant for Personnel and Staff Development, 818 Hatcher Library, University of Michigan Library, Ann Arbor, Ml 48104. A non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer.

DEAN,Graduate School of Library Studies, University of Hawaii. The School is located on the principal campus of Hawaii’s statewide system of higher education in a multi-ethnic environment with students from Hawaii, the mainland, Pacific and Asian countries. Applicants should have proven administrative ability, extensive teaching and library experience and recognized professional and research achievements. Educational qualifications include a degree from a library school whose program is accredited by the American Library Association and, preferably, a doctorate in library studies or closely related field. Eleven-month appointment; salary: $28,000—$35,000, plus fringe benefits. Address inquiries, applications, nominations, and accompanying documents to: Dr. Leatrice T. Mirikitani, Chairperson, GSLS Dean Search Committee, Graduate Division, U. of Hawaii, 2540 Maile Way, Honolulu, Hawaii 96822. Applications must be received no later than August 30, 1975. Women and members of minority groups encouraged to apply. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Cataloging

CATALOGERwith reading knowledge of Arabic and Persian to catalog books dealing with Middle Eastern subjects, both in the above languages and in major European languages. MLS from accredited library school. 2-3 years cataloging experience preferred. Salary commensurate with experience. Minimum $9,C00. Instructor rank with 12-month contract. (25 days vacation.) Applications accepted through August 15. Resumes with 3 references to: Winnifred Margetts, Libraries Personnel Officer, 328 Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER.The University of Utah will have an opening available September I, 1975 for a professional cataloger to do original cataloging of monographs in the Social and Behavioral Sciences. The department will go on OCLC in June. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited school, working knowledge of romance and Germanic languages. Cataloging experience preferred. Benefits: Faculty appointment on a 12-month contract (25 days vacation), TIAA-CREF, U-paid retirement and health insurance, other fringe benefits. Salary commensurate with experience. Minimum: $9,000. Send resume with three references to: Winnifred Margetts, Libraries Personnel Officer, 328 Marriott Library, University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER.Responsible for original cataloging of monographs in all subjects. Qualifications desired: fifth- year degree in library science; second master’s degree and/or some experience; knowledge of at least two foreign languages, preferably German or one of the Slavic languages. Salary $890—$ 1,900 month, depending on qualifications. Faculty appointment; excellent benefits. Send resume to Stephen R. Salmon, Director of Libraries, University of Houston, 3801 Cullen Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77004. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOGER.For reclassifying present Dewey collection. MSLS from ALA-accredited Library School. Cataloging experience desired but not mandatory. Salary: $9,000- $ 11,0C0. Contact George N. Hartje, Director of Libraries, Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO 63501. NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Multiple

TWO POSITIONS OPEN:The University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee Library. (I) SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY BIBLIOGRAPHER; a new position. Assists Acquisitions Librarian in book selection and ordering, review of materials received, surveys of existing resources, liaison with faculty. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, strong science/tech- nology background, and a knowledge of German. Academic library work experience in acquisitions, reference, or serials and continuations, supervisory skills, and knowledge of additional languages are desirable. (2) SOCIAL SCIENCE BIBLIOGRAPHER; a new position. Assists Acquisitions Librarian in book selection and ordering, review of materials received, surveys of existing resources, liaison with faculty. Emphasis on urban issues, contemporary humanistic studies. Qualifications: ALÁ-accredi†ed MLS, strong social sciences background. Knowledge of German required; knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese highly desirable. Academic library work experience in acquisitions, reference, or serials and continuations, supervisory skills, and knowledge of additional languages desirable. All positions are academic appointments. Generous vacation and fringe benefits. Salary: $9,300-$11,000 depending upon qualifications. Positions available August through September 1975. Applications: Send for application blank to: Chairperson, Search and Screen Committee, University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, LIBRARY, 2311 E. Hartford Ave., Milwaukee, Wl 53201. Application deadline July 30, 1975. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Public Services

HEAD OF PUBLIC/REFERENCE SERVICES.College Library, 140,000 volumes. Plans, supervises, coordinates, and evaluates work of librarians and clerks in Public Services division. Duty at reference desk a major responsibility. Maintains positive working relationships wth faculty, students, and staff. Qualifications: Required—graduate degree from ALA-accredited school + master’s or doctorate in subject field; six or more years’ experience, majority in public services with increasing responsibilities and management background. Desirable—knowledge/experience with automated systems or information retrieval. Salary: $ 11,760—$ 15,000 commensurate with qualifications. Benefits: State Retirement System and OASDI, 21 vacation days. Position to be filled by September I, 1975. Apply: Chmn., Search Committee, Library, California State College, Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Reference

HEAD REFERENCE DEPARTMENT.Responsibilities: Supervises the organization and planning of the work of the Reference staff of 7.5 librarians plus support staff. Activities include information retrieval services, interlibrary loan and education services. Qualifications: Graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution. Appropriate reference experience, combined with increasing responsible supervisory experience. Salary: Hiring Range—$16,716-$19,320 dependent upon qualifications and experience, librarian rank. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, Reference Department. Responsibilities: Provides reference service to campus users in main library reference department. Provides in-depth service in biological sciences. Qualifications: Graduate degree in librarianship from ALA-accredted institution. Subject background in one of the biological sciences. Salary: $9,864—$ 13,560 dependent on qualifications and experience. Apply: Clyde Baker, Assistant University Librarian, University of California, Davis, CA 95616. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

TWO REFERENCE POSITIONS: (I) GENERAL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Responsibilities include assisting with inter- library loan, developing bibliographic guides, serving at reference desk, and providing research assistance and library instruction in a centralized reference department. Salary for 9 month year (mid-August to mid-May) $10,000 or more, depending on qualifications. MLS from an accredited library school is required; a subject master’s in business or social sciences is preferred. (2) SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Responsibilities include assisting with interlibrary loan, developing bibliographic guides to scientific literature, serving at the reference desk, providing research assistance and providing instruction in the use of scientific literature in a centralized reference department. Salary for 9 month year (mid-August to mid- May) $10,500 or more depending on qualifications. MLS from an accredited library school and BS in physical or biological science is required, MS preferred. Excellent working conditions in modern building. In addition to 9 month year some opportunty for summer employment. Full faculty privileges, rank dependent on academic qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits including TIAA-CREF. Send resume to: Cecily Little, Chairman, Committee on Faculty Selection, Central Michigan University Library, Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48859. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.The University of Northern Colorado Libraries are seeking candidates for the position of Education Reference Librarian. Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited Library School, graduate degree in Education, demonstrable proficiency in the use and teaching of general and educational reference resources, ability to assist and carry out undergraduate and graduate research, and ability to work with faculty in collection development. Faculty rank and status, salary $11,250 minimum. Twelve month contract, one month vacation, and usual fringe benefits. Position will be vacant September I, 1975. Applications will not be accepted after August I, 1975. Apply to: Mr. Oren W. Sprague, Personnel Officer, The James A. Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639. UNC is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE LIBRARIAN.The University of Missouri-Columbia is seeking an experienced reference librarian for the Science Department in the Elmer Ellis Library. Minimum qualifications: MLS from an accredited library school; 3—5 years’ reference experience, strong background in science. Salary $12,000-$ 14,000 for 12-month academic contract, 24 days vacation, usual fringe benefits. Position open August I, 1975, and applications not accepted after that date. Send resumes to Harry Butler, Associate Director of Libraries, Ellis Library, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65201. An equal opportunity employer.

VISITING LIBRARIAN/REFERENCE SPECIALIST.A one- year appointment. A Reference Librarian who can provide leadership and communicate to the reference staff a high level of theoretical and practical knowledge of University-level reference service, skills in academic collection building, and innovative approaches to library orientation for students. ALA-accredited library degree plus second subject master’s or equivalent academic or professional achievement. Salary range: $15,372-$ 18,696 (Associate Librarian). Send resume to Robert G. Brennan, Director of Public Services, Learning Activities Resource Center, California State University, Chico, CA 95929. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIANwith 2 years professional experience with U.S. Govt. Docs. $11,000. Begin Oct. I, 1975. Send resume with 3 references to Patricia A. Fisher, Penrose Library, University of Denver, Denver, CO 80210. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

EDUCATION/PSYCHOLOGY REFERENCE LIBRARIANfor growing University in Virginia suburbs of Washington.

D.C. ALA-accredited MLS degree required, plus background in education and/or psychology. Imaginative person to work with faculty and students, library orientation, collection department. 12 month contract. Salary: approx. $10,000. Applications (with resume, transcripts, 3 references) accepted until August I, 1975 by Patrick J. Larkin, Library Director, George Mason University, Fairfax, VA 22030. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Subject Specialists

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF LIBRARY SCIENCE.Position available September 1975. To teach graduate courses and advise graduate students in library administration, literature of the sciences, and medical librarianship. Must have master’s and doctorate in library science. Salary range $ 13,000—$ 14,000 for ten month appointment. Summer Session teaching is available. Generous fringe benefits. Contact: Dr. Mohammed Aman, Chairman, Department of Library and Information Science, St. John’s University, Jamaica, NY 11439. Phone (212) 969-8000, Ext. 209. St. John’s is an equal opportunity employer.

SCIENCE CATALOGERfor original cataloging. MLS from ALA-accredi†ed library school and undergraduate major in a science required. Some courses in both physical and biological sciences, math through calculus and some competence in Western languages also desirable. Salary: $10,- C00 minimum. Send resume by August 15 to Gerhard B. Naeseth, Associate Director, University of Wisconsin Memorial Library, 728 State Street, Madison, Wl 53706. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT HEADEPL Library. Responsible for comprehensive library service to three academic units. (Education, Psychology, Library Science.) Eight full-time staff. Qualifications: MLS and graduate degree or advanced work in field of Education or Psychology. Three years’ professional experience including supervisory experience. Salary: Approximately $15,000. 12 month academic appointment with full faculty benefits. Apply to Raymond A. Bohling, Assistant Director of Administration, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN 55455. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SOCIAL WELFARE LIBRARIAN.Provides a combination of services including general reference, on-line computer assisted searches using social sciences data bases (ERIC), and specialized reference service and collection development in Social Welfare, Women’s Studies, and Black Studies. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, preferably Social Welfare, and a MLS from an ALA-accredited school are required. Experience as an academic librarian or teaching experience in a related discipline as well as reading knowledge of one or more foreign languages are desirable. Faculty rank of Assistant or Associate Librarian with a salary range of $10,000-$14,500 depending on experience and qualifications. Please send resume to Dr. Arthur Cole, University Libraries’ Personnel Officer, State University of New York at Buffalo, 308 Lockwood Memorial Library, Buffalo, NY 14214. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HUMANITIES BIBLIOGRAPHER.MLS from accredited library school. Ph.D. in humanities (including History) strongly preferred. Proficiency in languages, especially German and Latin. Prior professional university library, teaching, or research experience preferred. Knowledge of book trade, bibliographical tools and procedures, and current humanities research trends. Close cooperation with departmental library representatives required. Scholarly and research interests desirable. Salary will depend on qualifications. Range: $12,000-$ 14,000. Faculty status. Candidates should be able to fulfill obligations^ in Librarianship, Research, Community and Public Service according to regulations in the FACULTY HANDBOOK. Available: July I, 1975. Send resume to Alan Reed, Chairperson, Search Committee, Zimmerman Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HUMANITIES LIBRARIANneeded for medium-sized university library, to work with faculty on book selection in the fields of English/philosophy, art, music, speech and drama, journalism, foreign languages; to share general reference work; to help orient students; to supervise shelving in subject area. Requirements: 5th year degree from accredited library school, bachelor’s degree in one of above fields, demonstrated interest and ability in readers’ services. Experience desirable, but not required. Offered: $10,800—$12‚ 132 (depending on experience) for 12-month contract; equivalent instructor rank; faculty privileges; excellent fringe benefits (free life insurance, shared health, 24 working days vacation, etc.). Send vita, including 3 reference letters. Position now open; all applications must be received by August I, 1975. Write: Eli M. Oboler, University Librarian, Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID 83209. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN.Responsible for the administration, operation, and reference services of the Documents area. Duties include selecting, ordering, classifying, and cataloging all materials in the Documents collection. Supervision of staff of one semi-professional and two student aides. Minimum qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school. Addi†ional educa†ional experience and familiarity with federal and state documents, SuDoc numbers, and classification of government documents desirable. Salary $1,100 per month. Faculty status, 12 month contract with 23 days vacation. Sick leave, State of Illinois insurance and retirement programs. Send resume before Augus† I, 1975 †o: Mr. Melvin R. George, Universi†y Librarian, Northeastern Illinois Universi†y, Bryn Mawr at St. Louis, Chicago, IL 60625. Applica†ions from women and minorities invited. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIBRARY ARCHIVIST.New position to develop procedures and policies for the University archives along with general library duties. MSLS from ALA-accredited library school plus experience with archives desired. Salary $9,- 000-$I2,000. Contact George N. Hartje, Director of Libraries, Northeast Missouri State University, Kirksville, MO 63501. NMSU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN:The University of Arizona is seeking a professional librarian to assist in providing in-depth reference service for users of the Science Library. Other responsibilities include selection of books and journals in a subject field or fields, supervision of the microforms room and student assistants, representing the Science Library on the Collection De- velopment Committee, maintaining the agricultural pamphlet file, providing computer searches in fields of technical report literature and chemistry, assisting stu- dents seeking course credit from the University through the independent studies of the College Level Examination Program, and undertaking other assignments as required.

Applicants for this position must be graduates of an ALA-accredited library school and have an undergradu- ate degree in chemistry, chemical engineering, engineering, agriculture, earth sciences, life sciences, or mathe- matics and computer sciences. Preference will be given †o candidates with professional experience and/or an advanced academic degree in an appropriate subject area.

Librarians at the University of Arizona have faculty status, but 12-month appointments with 24 days per year of paid vacation, 12 days of sick leave and a standard package of academic holidays and other fringe bene- fits. The current annual salary for a beginning librarian filling †his position is $9,300. The minimum salary for an experienced librarian filling this position will be $10,000. Applications will not be accepted after October I, 1975. Send resumes and inquiries †o Mary Dale Palsson, Assist- ant Librarian for Public Services, University of Arizona Library, Tucson, AZ 85721. The University of Arizona is an equal opportunity employer.

Technical Services

TECHNICAL SERVICE HEADto supervise a staff of six which includes cataloging, acquisitions, serials. Preference will be given to someone with experience with OCLC. Some public service area duties. MLS with experience. Date of vacancy September I, 1975. Salary $l3,000f. Send resume and references to A. G. Anderson, Jr., Gordon Library, Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 01609. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT LIBRARIANin charge of Technical Processing with some reference and library instructional work included. MLS required. Salary: $10,000. Write †o Kenneth A. Cory, Western Montana College, Dillon, Montana 59725. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.