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Classified advertising orders and copy, and cancellations, should be addressed to the Advertising Department. American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago. IL 60611. and should reach that office before the second of the month preceding publication of issue desired. Copy received after that time may be held for the next issue.

Telephone orders for classified advertising, while not encouraged because of the increased risk of copy error, will be accepted. Calls should be directed to Leona Swiech at (312) 944-6780. A confirming order should be mailed to the Advertising Department as soon as possible following the call, along with typewritten copy to be used in proofreading the ad.

Rate for classified advertising is $1.80 per printed line.

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SEARCH SERVICE.Ex-librarians locate titles or subject, plus 150,000 indexed stock. PAB 2917 Atlantic. Atlantic City, NJ 08401. Phone: 609/344-1943.

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ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.Acquires materials, evaluates and processes gifts, assists with collection building and evaluation. Knowledge of OCLC and MARC format highly desirable. Assists part-time at circulation/reference desk. MLS from ALA-accredited school required. Knowledge of foreign languages helpful. Faculty status, TIAA. Salary open, dependent on experience. Position available June 26. Deadline for application: February 28. Send letter of application and resume to Dean Andrew R. Eickhoff, MacMurray College, Jacksonville, IL 62650. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES.Stanford University Libraries. Responsible for administration of Acquisition, Catalog and Serial departments and the materials conservation program. (Purchasing, claiming, receiving, and cataloging functions use the BALLOTS automation system.) Participates with other directors in general library planning, budgeting, policy making, and setting of priorities. Requirements include: demonstrated administrative competence in management and technical processing. Understanding of national issues in research library administration. Stanford University Libraries adds over 60,000 volumes per year and receives 30.000 serials with an acquisition budget of $2,000.000. Minimum salary, $27.000. Apply by March 1. 1978, to Elsi H. Goering. Library Personnel Officer. Stanford University Libraries. Stanford. CA 94305. Stanford is an equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR.University of Minnesota Library School, for September 1978. Salary commensurate with experience. Ph.D. or candidacy. Appropriate teaching or professional experience. To teach in areas of library administration and/or information science, advise students, conduct research. Send resumes by March 1, 1978, to Harris C. McClaskey, Chairperson, Search Committee. Library School. 419 Walter Library. University of Minnesota. 117 Pleasant St. S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. An equal opportunity educator and employer.

ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN (HEAD REFERENCE LIBRARIAN).ALA-accredited MLS degree and a second master's degree in a subject area, or equivalent education; at least 8 years of professional library experience, including 4 years' reference experience in an academic library. Three years’ supervisory experience is desirable. Administers Reference Department, including the supervision of 9 librarians, 2 staff members, and student assistants. The department provides a full range of services, including information and reference; literature searches and bibliography, and library instruction and course-related orientations. Salary: $18,180-$21,900 annually (for 12 months). Professional librarians are classed as academic employees and have a 12-month work year, with a 10-month option plan available. Benefits include liberal vacation and sick leave, an excellent retirement system, and group health and life insurance plans. Affirmative action/equal opportunity, Title IX employer. Send letter of inquiry and a resume to: Dr. Norman D. Alexander. Director. University Library. California Polytechnic State University. San Luis Obispo, CA 93407. Applications will be accepted through March 15, 1978.

BOTANY LIBRARIANfor 30,000-volume departmental library. Reference services, liaison for collection development, and supervision of operations. Acquisitions and cataloging performed by central library. Two years experience required. Degree related to field desirable. Minimum salary $12,000. RARE BOOK CATALOGER. Head cataloger and assistant curator. Original cataloging in LC and collection's classifications, supervising staff, and development of cataloging manual. Requires excellent knowledge of Latin and Greek and education in descriptive bibliography. Experience, classics degrees, and familiarity with OCLC given preference. Minimum salary $13,500. CATALOGER. Original cataloging of monographs and microforms in LC classification. Copy entered into SOLINET data base. Training in LC classification and strong background in romance languages required. Experience in LC cataloging and OCLC preferred. Minimum salary $10.500. All three positions require an ALA-accredited MLS. Figures quoted are minimum starting salaries. Salary could be higher, depending upon qualifications. Apply before March 6. 1978, to Joseph Jerz. Assistant University Librarian, University of North Carolina. Chapel Hill, NC 27514. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN.Georgia State University. Cataloging and classification of monographs in all subject areas with majoç emphasis in field of social sciences and in all languages. Depending on ability of individual, movement into cataloging of nonbook materials as rapidly as possible. Other duties include revising filing and resolving conflicts in card catalog, revising cataloging, and other duties as necessary. Qualifications: ALA-accredited graduate degree, ability to catalog in Romance and Germanic languages, experience with OCLC preferred. Faculty rank (12-month appointment). Salary $10.800-$ 11,200. Apply by April 1, 1978. to Carolyn Robison, Associate University Librarian. Georgia State University, 100 Decatur Street, S.E., Atlanta. GA 30303. An equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

CHAIRMAN, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT.Chief administrator for the Acquisitions Department of one of the major university libraries in the Southeast. Supervision of a staff of 25. Responsible for all phases of acquisitions finance and budgeting. Liaison with faculty representatives and librarians on collection building. Coordinates acquisition policies with chief library administrators under the general direction of the associate director for technical services. Qualifications: MLS from an accredited ALA institution. Ten years experience, three of which must be in acquisitions, and at least two years as a supervisor. Salary: $15.000-$24,000 (starting salary depends on the qualifications of the candidate). Available: April 1, 1978. Benefits: Florida State Retirement. Social Security, several group insurance options. 22 days vacation, faculty status. Application deadline: March 1, 1978. Please send complete resumes to Robert L. Willits, Administrative Employment Manager. Central Employment Center. 2nd Floor HUB. University of Florida. Gainesville. FL 32611. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES,Norman Campus, University of Oklahoma. Responsibilities: The director is responsible for the administration of Bizzell Memorial Library and branches, whose total collection comprises 1.3 million volumes. The director has budgetary and personnel responsibilities and reports to the provost of the Norman Campus, as do the deans. Librarians have faculty status. The university is a member of the Association of Research Libraries and is undergoing ARL's Management Review and Analysis Program. Responding to the MRAP recommendations will be an early responsibility of the director. Qualifications: Requirements include extensive experience in administering a major university or research library; a demonstrated commitment to scholarly excellence; an understanding of national issues in research library management and the ability to deal creatively with such issues as inflationary pressures as they affect the university libraries; the ability to develop effective relations with library staff and other members of the university community; the ability to marshall the interest and support of constituencies outside the university; and a graduate library degree from an ALA-accredited institution. An earned doctorate in any field is desirable. Salary, competitive; commensurate with experience; $32,000 minimum. Beginning date: July 1. 1978. or as soon thereafter as possible. General information: About 20,000 students are enrolled at the Norman Campus of the University of Oklahoma, which is a part of a statewide system of higher education. As a comprehensive institution. the university engages in lower-division education, but it is charged by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education to emphasize upper-division, graduate, and professional education. The university's functions include instruction, research and creative activity, extension and public service. Application deadline: March 15. 1978. Application procedure: send letter of application with vita and list of three or more references to Professor Larry B. Hill. Chair, Search Committee. Director of University Libraries, School of Library Science, 401 West Brooks, Room 116, Norman, OK 73019. The University of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY AND LEARNING RESOURCES.This administrator is responsible for providing direction and leadership for the university library and audiovisual services in support of academic programs and institutional objectives, including budget, personnel, and service; supervision for the development and implementation of service programs and automated library systems; and the extension of comprehensive instructional support to the university's off-campus programs through cooperative arrangements with regional libraries and media centers. Desirable qualifications include an earned doctorate with preparation in library and audiovisual services, demonstrative administrative ability. and a strong professional background indicating a thorough understanding of the interrelationships of communication media and the role of the library and related services in the academic community. In addition to this administrative assignment the individual selected will receive a concurrent appointment as either a faculty or academic staff member. Starting date: July 1. 1978. Salary: competitive (minimum $22,500). Send resume, three current letters of reference, and transcripts (graduate and undergraduate), to Milda Steinbrecher. Chairperson. Search Committee: Executive Director of Library/Learning Resources, Room 333, Dempsey Hall. UW-Oshkosh. Oshkosh. Wl 54901. Applications must be postmarked by April 3, 1978. University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh is an equal opportunity employer/institution and actively solicits inquiries from women, members of minority groups, and the handicapped.

GRADUATE TEACHING FELLOWSHIPS(4) University of Oregon Library, for fiscal year 1978-79. One position. Humanities Division, starting July 1. 1978. Undergraduate or graduate minor or major in appropriate field required. One position, to work with faculty teaching Library 127. a 3-hour course on the use of a research library, September 15, 1978. Two positions. Education/Psychology Division, starting July 1, 1978. Undergraduate or graduate minor or major in appropriate field required. All positions require MLS. preferably at least one year's experience in academic library, and acceptance and enrollment in master's or doctoral program at the University of Oregon. All appointments are at .30 FTE and require 16 hours of work a week. Monthly stipend ranges from $331 to $415. depending on level of graduate program. Tuition is remitted. On a 4-quarter fiscal year basis, this amounts to $1.554 for Oregon residents. $1.750 for nonresidents. Appointments are renewable, depending on individual performance and university finances. Apply to: H. William Axford. Dean and University Librarian, University of Oregon. Eugene. OR 97403. The University of Oregon is an equal opportunity/affirmative action. Title IX institution.

HEAD LIBRARIAN.Librarian has primary responsibility for all library services, budget, personnel, and long-range policy planning. Reports to the dean of the college. Knowledge of academic programs and the ability to work effectively with faculty and academic administrators essential. Interest in promoting library faculty program of bibliographical instruction and familiarity with OCLC and computer library technology desirable. Collection about 130,000 volumes. Staff 4 professional (including head), 3 support MLS from ALA accredited school required. Previous academic administrative experience. Faculty status. TIAA, Position available July 1. Deadline for applications: February 28. Send letter of application and resume to Dean Andrew R. Eickhoff. MacMurray College. Jacksonville. IL 62650. An equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

HEAD, REFERENCE DEPARTMENT.Responsible for reference services including general reference, interlibrary loans, instructional services, and computer search services. Seeking a service-oriented person who will actively participate in as well as supervise and coordinate these activities serving a challenging university community. Staff of 3.5 FTE librarians, 3 library assistants, and several student assistants. Minimum qualifications include MLS, four years of professional experience, demonstrated supervisory ability. Salary $18,000 minimum, depending upon qualifications. 12-month appointment with full faculty status. TIAA. 24 days annual leave. Position open July 1. 1978. Mountains, desert, lakes. 5 hours from San Francisco by car. Send resume and names of three references to Ruth H. Donovan. Assistant Director, University of Nevada, Reno. Reno, NV 89557 by March 15, 1978. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

HEAD REFERENCE LIBRARIAN.Indiana University at South Bend, growing 175,000-volume library, part of the Indiana University Library system. Available July 1, 1978. In addition to Reference Services, responsible for Personnel, Interlibrary Loan, Library Education, and Collection Development. MLS from accredited library school and 3 years academic experience, 2 in reference. $14,000 minimum. Liberal benefits. Send resume and recommendations by March 1. 1978. to Dr. Glenn Chesnut, Search and Screen Committee, Indiana University at South Bend, 1700 Mishawaka Avenue, South Bend, IN 46615. Affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN.Appointment July 1, 1978. MLS degree required; second M.A. desirable. Preferably with background (education and/or experience) in the following areas: physical sciences, computer science, education. Will be involved in bibliographic instruction, development of data base retrieval, and reference work. Must be flexible to work in both public and technical services. Hope College is a 4-year liberal arts college, affiliated with the Reformed Church in America. Applications accepted until two weeks after publication of advertisement. Send applications to: Harry Boonstra, Director of Libraries, Hope College. Holland, Ml 49423. An equal employment employer.

LIBRARIAN.University of New South Wales, Faculty of Military Studies, Sydney, Australia. The University has established a faculty of Military Studies at the Royal Military College. Duntroon, A.C.T . and is cooperating with the Department of Defence in its operation and development within the context of the Commonwealth Government’s intention to establish by legislation a Defence Force academy as an autonomous university on a new site at Duntroon. adjacent to the Royal Military College. The academy is scheduled to accept its first students in 1982. Undergraduate courses in the faculty lead to the award by the university of degrees in Arts, Science and Engineering All departments engage in research and there are opportunities for postgraduate students to work towards higher degrees of the university. These activities will continue in the academy. Applications are invited for the dual position of librarian of the Bridges Memorial Library of the Royal Military College and librarian-designate for the academy. The librarian will be responsible initially for both the operation of the Bridges Memorial Library and the planning and commissioning of the academy's library. Appointment will be to the staff of the university. On establishment of the Defence Force institution the staff of the faculty, including the librarian, will transfer to its employ. Applicants should have appropriate academic qualifications, be eligible for professional membership of the Library Association of Australia, and have considerable experience in academic libraries, particularly in the area of library administration. It is also desirable that applicants have some experience in library planning. Salary: $A31.248 per annum. The university reserves the right to fill the position by invitation. Details of the position, together with details of application procedure, superannuation, and conditions of appointment are available from the Senior Academic Appointments Unit. P.O. Box 1, Kensington. N.S.W., 2033, Australia. Applications close on April 28. 1978.

LIBRARIAN, ASSOCIATE HEAD OF REFERENCE.Position available August 1978. Will assist head of reference with departmental administrative duties and responsibilities. The library serves a population of 16,000 students, 650 faculty, and is a member of the Tidewater Consortium. The reference staff consists of 7 librarians, one library assistant, and 2 clerical personnel. Qualifications include a master's degree from an ALA-accredited school (a subject master's degree or equivalent is highly desirable); 5 years of reference experience with increasing responsibility; administrative experience helpful. Salary: $13,000 minimum. Send resume and names and addresses of references by February 28. 1978. to Dr. Cynthia B. Duncan, Director of Libraries, Old Dominion University. Norfolk. VA 23508. An affirmative action equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARIAN: PUBLIC SERVICES.MSLS. ALA-accredited. 5 years professional experience with a minimum of three years in reference work. Capability in areas such as automation, collection development. or bibliographic instruction. Community college experience preferred. $18,484 minimum, 12 months, excellent fringe benefits. Open July 1. 1978. Resume to Hiring Committee. Department of Library Services. Community College of Philadelphia. 34 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia. PA 19107. Affirmative action employer

LIBRARIAN, REFERENCE.New England University. Assignments include reference desk service with primary responsibility for science reference service: instruction in library use; computerized literature searching; collection development: faculty liaison; and preparation of library finding aids. MLS required. Science background highly desirable. Experience preferred. Salary range $9,000 to $12,000. dependent on qualifications. Apply by February 15. 1978, with resume and brief statement of personal reference philosophy to Dr. James C. MacCampbell, Director. University of Maine Libraries. Orono. ME 04473. An equal opportunity employer.

MANAGEMENT ANALYST—ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN.To perform analyses of functional operations in all phases of library operations and management. Duties include operations research, systems analysis, and the design of manual and automated management systems. Experience and knowledge of management data systems, knowledge of computer and associated equipment, and experience in designing and writing manual and automated system specifications are essential. MLS degree or equivalent required. Must have minimum of 7 years library experience, with 5 years' systems work. Salary to $22,788, depending on experience. Apply to William F. McCoy, Associate University Librarian, 108 Shields Library, University of California. Davis. CA 95616. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

MEDLINE ANALYST AND LIFE SCIENCES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN,Science and Engineering Library. MLS and MEDLINE searching experience required. Degree in one of the life sciences highly desirable. Salary depending on experience. Faculty status. TIAA CREF Open July 1. 1978. Send resume before May 15, 1978. to Dr. Allene F Schnaitter, Director of Libraries. Washington State University. Pullman, WA 99164 WSU is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer. Women, minorities, and/or handicapped are encouraged to apply.

PLANNING LIBRARIAN.Milton S. Eisenhower Library, The Johns Hopkins University. Now open. Duties: Overall responsibility, in conjunction with the librarian, for library planning in four primary areas (1) space and building planning. (2) collection development, (3) automated systems and network coordination, and (4) resource allocation. To serve as deputy librarian in the absence of the chief librarian. Qualifications: MLS degree and at least five years' appropriate experience in a major research library. Second subject degree desirable. Must be able to work closely with staff, faculty, administration, students, and network affiliates. Strong writing ability and good communications skills essential. Salary: $24,000 (minimum). Application requirements: Send complete resume, three letters of reference, and examples of written work, published and or unpublished, to Eileen Holahan. Personnel Office. Garland Hall. The Johns Hopkins University. Baltimore, MD 21218. Equal opportunity employer; male/female.

PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN.Whitworth College, an institution of liberal studies, with distinctive Christian emphasis and concern for human development, seeks full-time (8 15 78) Public Services Librarian (assistant professor), responsible for development and coordination of public services program in the natural or social sciences. Candidates should hold master's degree from ALA-accredited library school. Prefer master's degree or Ph.D. in natural or social sciences; demonstrated teaching ability: enjoy working with undergraduates, faculty, and staff; and be committed to professional growth. Women and minorities are urged to apply. Send resume to Duncan S. Ferguson, Whitworth College, Spokane, WA 99251. before April 1. 1978. An equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE/CATALOGER.Temporary (1 yr.) position, beginning July or September 1978. Possible extension to permanent position after one year. Duties divided: one-half time cataloging. Essential qualifications: MLS and classroom teaching potential. Desirable: second subject master's, experience in cataloging or other responsible library position. Salary $11.000-$ 14.000, depending upon qualifications and experience. An equal opportunity employer; m f. Apply before March 1. 1978. to: M. Peterson. Owen D. Young Library. St. Lawrence University. Canton, NY 13617.

SENIOR MONOGRAPHIC CATALOGER.Under the general direction of the head, bibliographic processing, is responsible for all original cataloging and classification of monographic materials, including microforms. Responsible for establishment of all uniform titles. Assists with the more difficult partial copy cataloging for OCLC computer terminal input. Assumes general departmental duties as required, such as maintenance of a section of the public card catalog. Department of 10.7 FTE. including 2.5 professionals; catalogs a total of 20.000 titles (40,000 volumes) annually. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. At least three years of professional cataloging experience in an academic library required. This experience should include familiarity with AACR and LC cataloging practices, classification, and subject headings. Applicants with a working knowledge of OCLC and facility with European languages, particularly German, pre^ferred. Salary and rank: Appointment will be at the rank of senior assistant librarian or associate librarian, depending on qualifications. Recruitment range: $14,500-$18.000. Twelve months' appointment; sick leave and annual leave at 1.75 days each per month; fully paid major medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance. Social security coverage. TIAA CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available (employee contribution rate = 3 percent). Contact: Jean Whalen. Personnel Librarian. University Library, Room 109. State University of New York at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue. Albany. NY 12222. (Inquiries should be received by March 15, 1978.) The University at Albany is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SERIALS AND ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN.In charge of all operations concerning the acquisitions of books and serials. Keeps all subscripion files up to date for periodicals, serials, microforms, and AV materials. Updates computer printout and union list of serials. Keeps financial records. Selects new serials and books in cooperation with the faculty. Required. BS (preferred); ALA-accredited MLS; some experience desirable. Salary $12,000 +. Send resume to Mrs. Ottilie H Rollins. Head Librarian. Clarkson College of Technology. Potsdam. NY 13676. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

SOCIAL SCIENCES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN:Auburn University Libraries. MLS required; degree in one of the social sciences and prior experience in a reference position preferred; supervisory experience desirable. Duties include reference work, book selection, responsibility for library orientation tours, and supervision of inter-library loan unit headed by paraprofessional. Some evening and weekend hours required. Experience and or demonstrated interest in library instruction for undergraduates highly desirable. Application folders must be completed by April 1. 1978; position available July 1. 1978. or earlier; salary $14,000. 12 months. Faculty status (but not professional title), eligible for tenure. State retirement plan mandatory. TIAA optional. Twenty working days annual vacation, sick leave benefits. Apply to Maureen Harris, Chairperson. Social Sciences Reference Librarian Search Committee. Ralph Brown Draughon Library. Auburn University. Auburn. AL 36830. Auburn University is an equal opportunity employer.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS/ARCHIVES LIBRARIAN.Minimum requirements include an ALA-accredited MLS plus two years' experience with special collections, manuscripts, archives, and rare materials or equivalent work experience. Salary competitive but not less than $11,000. Academic rank and usual fringe benefits. Applications. including resumes and three references, should be sent not later than March 10. 1978. to Bruce M. Hurlbert. Assistànt Director of University Libraries, Academic Campus. Virginia Commonwealth University. 901 Park Avenue. Richmond. VA 23284. An equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIAN.Under the general direction of the assistant director for reference & collection development services and the coordinator, special collections, participates in determining policies and procedures for the acquisition, processing, organization, preservation and use of special collections, which include books, pamphlets, manuscripts, maps, rare books, and nonbook materials. Provides reference service during assigned hours. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school. Experience working with manuscripts and rare books, preferably in an academic library, desired. Facility with European languages also preferred. Salary and rank. Appointment at the rank of assistant librarian or senior assistant librarian, depending on qualifications. Recruitment range: $10,800-$ 18,000. Twelve months' appointment: sick leave and annual leave at 1.75 days each per month: fully paid major medical, hospitalization, and dental insurance. Social security coverage. TIAA CREF or New York State Teachers Retirement available (employee contribution rate = 3 percent). Contact: Jean Whalen, Personnel Librarian, University Library. Room 109. State University of New York at Albany. 1400 Washington Avenue. Albany. NY 12222. (Inquiries should be received by March 15. 1978.) The University at Albany is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

The University of Tennessee Knoxville has a position opening for a SYSTEMS ANALYST: Responsible for the provision of support efforts in the analysis, design, and implementation of procedures, systems, and information products. Experience and/or training in EDP (not necessarily in library EDP) field required. Requires an ALA-accredited MLS. Faculty rank and salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Salary minimum $17,000. Group health and insurance package. TIAA/CREF. Twelve-month appointment. One month vacation. An equal opportunity affirmative action. Title IX employer. Send resume to Donald R. Hunt. Library Director. University of Tennessee. Knoxville. TN 37916. Closing date for applications is February 28. 1978.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN.For a small urban institution with a strong liberal arts orientation and doctoral programs in selective disciplines. Minimum qualifications: an MLS degree in a subject matter field or a Ph.D. degree desirable. At least five years of responsible administrative experience mandatory. The university librarian is eligible for fringe benefits—TIAA/CREF. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, and family tuition benefits. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of candidates. The position is to be filled no later than September 1. 1978. Application, resume, and names of 3 individuals who will supply letters of recommendation should be sent to: Dean Frank Puffer. Clark University. Worcester, MA 01610. Deadline for application is March 1. 1978. Clark University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply.