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Classified advertising orders and copy, and cancellations, should be addressed to the Advertising Department, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago 60611, $nd 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.

FOR SALE

UNION LIST OF SERIALS in the Libraries in the Miami Valley. New Fifth Edition now available $50.00. Fourth Edition (1973) only $10.00. Send order to Sue Campbell, Wright State University Library, Dayton, OH 45431. Prepaid orders are post paid.

INDEX TO COLLEGE TV COURSEWARE. 3rd edition just off press. Complete descriptions and sources of 307 college TV courses and instructional modules, cross- indexed by subject and title. Reference information unavailable elsewhere, essential tool for post-secondary LRCs. 335 pages, softbound. $15 postpaid from TV Courseware Clearinghouse, University of Wisconsin—Green .Bay, Green Bay, Wl 54302.

POSITIONS OPEN

Acquisitions

ASSISTANT ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN: Assists head of Acquisitions Department in supervision and training operations such as payment processes, standing orders, and particularly precataloging bibliographic searching, including use of OCLC terminal and the application of other uses of the OCLC system to acquisitions operations. Responsible for operation of department in absence of department head. Other responsibilities include library committee work and outside conferences and workshops. Occasional evening and weekend hours may be required. Required: Fifth-year library degree from accredited library school; minimum of four years of relevant acquisitions experience including OCLC operations; business training or experience desirable. Salary: $13,000-$17,000 depending upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits: TIAA/CREF retirement plan; social security; health, hospital, and life insurance partially subsidized; liberal sick leave. Write to: Robert T. Grazier, Associate Director of Libraries, Wayne State University, Detroit, Ml 48202. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer.

Administration

DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES. The University of Colorado at Boulder is seeking a director of libraries. Appointment to the position will be no later than September I, 1977. The university has a faculty of 1231, an enrollment of 16,000 undergraduates and 4000 graduate students, and is in a research-oriented community (NCAR, ESSA, IBM, etc). Library holdings comprise approximately 2 million volumes and 1,450,000 microforms. The current budget for library materials is $985,669. The university is a member of the Center for Research Libraries and is a regional depository for federal documents. The director of libraries is a faculty appointment and is responsible to the vice- chancellor for academic affairs. The director has primary administrative authority for all library services and operations on the Boulder campus, including long-range planning, policy formulation and implementation, budget preparation, and personnel matters. As the public representative of the university libraries, the director must be an effective interface with academic, government and public groups. Candidates must have an MLS from an American Library Association accredited program; a minimum of five years experience in middle and upper management positions in iarge academic or research libraries; demonstrated knowledge of automated library and information retrieval systems, networks, and resource sharing; a commitment to the academic mission of a large university; and proven ability to coordinate library services with academic programs. Qualifications of particular concern will include the demonstrated ability to manage resources effectively; a commitment to sound management practice and continuing education for library faculty and staff; and evidence of significant professional and scholarly activities. Salary: $31,000. Actual subject to qualifications. Applications should be submitted in duplicate no later than February I, 1977, to Dean William Baughn, Search Committee, College of Business and Administration, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO 80309. The University of Colorado is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY: Loyola University, New Orleans, Louisiana; a private, Catholic university of over 4000 students with predominantly undergraduate programs; 250,000 volumes in the main library and a professional staff of eight. Director plans and administers overall library operations including personnel supervision, collection development, coordination of library services with academic departments, and budget preparation; reports to the vice-president for academic affairs. Minimum qualifications: MLS degree from an accredited library school; at least three years of administrative experience in an academic library; a solid grasp of management systems, automation, and computer applications. Twelve-month appointment with faculty status. Salary $18,000-21,000. Position open July 15, 1977. Deadline for submission of credentials is

February I, 1977. Applications with supporting resumes and names of at least three references should be sent to: Dr. Joseph Pusateri, Chairman, Search Committee, Box 163, Loyola University, New Orleans, LA 70118. Loyola is an equal opportuni†y/affirmative action employer.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, U niversity of California, Santa Barbara campus. Reports to vice-chancellor, academic affairs. Responsibilities: administers campus library system including, but not limited to, implementation of policy, preparaton and administration of annual budget, supervision of library personnel, promotion of personnel development, coordination of planning for most effective use of material and human resources, cooperation with local and statewide academic communities. Qualifications: graduate degree in library science or equivalent, demonstrated competence in successfully administering a research-oriented complex library system, academic training and background necessary to command the respect and cooperation of the library staff and academic community. Experience with automation, collection development, information services, and bibliographical control. The University of California at Santa Barbara is one of the nine campuses of the University of California, has an enrollment of 14,000 students, a faculty of more than 800, and offers degrees in a wide range of academic disciplines, including doctoral programs in 28 fields. The library has a strong, balanced collection of over 1,100,000 volumes and employs a staff of approximately 250 of which 56 are professional librarians. A four-story addition to the library is under construction and is scheduled for completion in the fall of 1977. The deadline for receipt of applications and nominations is January 31, 1977. Salary range, $30,000 or above, is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Applications and nominations should be sent to Chairperson, Search Committee, c/o Personnel Office, UCSB, Santa Barbara, CA 93106. UCSB is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

LIBRARY SCIENCE FACULTY POSITION. For teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in program with school library media emphasis. 1977-78 academic year appointment. Requirements include an ALA-accredited master's degree and school library media experience. Prefer doctorate or post master's study in library science or related area and university teaching experience. Salary dependent upon qualifications with minimum set at $11,900. Send application and credentials by February I, 1977, to: Dr. Roger J. Goenner, Department of Library Science, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48859. CMU is a nondiscriminatory educational institution and employer.

HEAD, UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARIES. Rank: Faculty rank is commensurate with qualifications. Expected to meet university requirements for research, service, and publication. Duties: Responsible for provision and coordination of dynamic program of library services for undergraduate libraries consisting of Undergraduate Library (East Campus), West Campus Learning Resources Center, and five regional campuses. Works with faculty and staff in development of library collections to support educational programs. Cooperates in development of bibliographic instruction program. Reports to assistant director of libraries, public services. Qualifications: MLS from program accredited by ALA required; minimum of three years appropriate experience required. Demonstrated administrative and organizational ability to plan and coordinate services in a large, dispersed library system. Salary: $15,620-18,360, dependent upon qualifications. Available January I, 1977. Send resume to Rita Hirschman, Personnel Librarian, The Ohio State University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, Ohio 43210. An affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, Boise State University. Candidate should possess MLS from an ALA-accredited library school with a doctoral or advanced degree in subject field preferred. Must have abilities in library administration, budget planning, public relations, and personnel administration. Additional experience desired in learning center service, instructional technology, and computer application, as well as in academic library upper level administrative positions. Responsible for administration of the university library and educational media services with a staff of II librarians, 25 support personnel, and a media staff of 7. Closing date for application is January 15, 1977. Salary range: $22,000 to $25,000. Send letter of application, placement credentials, references, and resume to Dr. Gerald Wallace, Chairman, Library Search Committee, 1910 University Drive, Boise, Idaho 83725. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer/edu- cator.

LIBRARY DIRECTOR. Sonoma State College, one of the California State University and College campuses, seeks applicants for the position of library director. Duties: plans, develops, and manages library functions; coordinates library services with academic program. Statistics: liberal arts college of 5000 students and 350 faculty; 225,000-volume library. Applicants must have ALA–ap- proved library degree plus five years upper level library experience. Salary: $28,332-34,260. Application deadline: January 15, 1977. Send resumes to Barbara Biebush, c/o Office of Academic Planning, Sonoma State College, 1801 East Cotati Avenue, Rohnert Park, CA 94928. An equal opportunity/affirmative action Title IX employer.

HEAD OF UNDERGRADUATE LIBRARIES. Harvard University. Vacancy for chief administrative officer of Hilles and Lamont Libraries with combined collections of 340,000 volumes and staff of 34 plus student assistants. Person works with librarian of Harvard College and colleagues in Cataloging and Collection Development Departments to determine basic policies for the two libraries. Also responsible for public services, budget planning, personnel supervision, and related managerial duties. Requires MLS or equivalent and at least ten years’ experience of an increasingly responsible nature, including administrative, in an academic library. Available I July 1977. Salary range: $ 18,000—$24,000. Call or write: Philip E. Leinbach, Assistant University Librarian for Personnel, Harvard University Library, Cambridge, MA 02138 (617) 495-3721. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Cataloging

HEAD, CATALOG DEPARTMENT. Responsible for the overall management of the Catalog Department, including policy formulation, goal setting, hiring and evaluation of staff members, and budget preparation. Reviews and alters procedures as necessary, working closely with Technical Services Division chief and department heads to harmonize routines for an efficient work flow. Department includes 10 professionals and 17 support staff and utilizes NOTIS (on-line MARC-based system). Qualifications: MLS from an accredited library school and 5 years of increasingly responsible research library/†echni- cal services experience with emphasis on cataloging; proven supervisory capability; ability to communicate well orally and in writing; knowledge of library computer applications. Salary: $17,000 minimum, dependent, on qualifications. Apply: Robert Ireland, Personnel Officer, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An equal opportunity employer.

CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Responsible for supervising the OCLC on-line monographic cataloging unit, consisting of at least six paraprofessionals and some student assistants. Expected to assist in writing policies and procedures and to participate in administering the Catalog Department. Required: Fifth-year library science degree from an accredited library school. A minimum of two years experience as a catalog librarian and knowledge of at least one foreign language is required, with supervisory and OCLC experience highly desirable, but not essential. Important are the ability to teach, write clearly, and direct a group, and the ability and willingness to learn OCLC on-line cataloging. Salary: $ 12,500—$ 15,500 depending upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits: TIAA/CREF retirement plan; social security; health, hospital, and life insurance partially subsidized; liberal sick leave. Write to: Robert T. Grazier, Associate Director of Libraries, Wayne State University, Detroit, Ml 48202. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN-SERIALS CATALOGER. Responsible for the cataloging of serial publications in the university libraries. Will be the principal authority in establishing standards of bibliographic control and in the maintenance of authority files for serial publications. Responsible for the adaptation of current standards and conversion of retrospective cataloging of serial publications for the utilization of computer-based cataloging techniques. Qualifications: Graduate degree in library science from an accredited library school. Three to six years experience in cataloging serial publications or in serial acquisitions, with some experience in supervising paraprofessional personnel. Familiarity with computer-based cataloging systems and with the Library of Congress MARC format is highly desirable. Twelve-month contract, faculty status. Salary: $12,000 to $13,000. Send letter of application and resume, including academic credentials, names of three professional references, and statement of current salary and salary requirements to L. Franklin Long, Secretary, Appointments and Promotions Committee, Memorial Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, Indiana 46556.

HEAD, MONOGRAPHIC CATALOGING: To supervise five professionals plus staff in cataloging of monographs in LC system. Establish policies, procedures, and. standards with original cataloging entered into OCLC data base. Acts as head of cataloging in his absence. MLS, experience with LC system, and modern European languages required. Prefer at least 5 years experience plus a year with OCLC cataloging and 3+ years as supervisor. Salary $13,000 or more depending upon qualifications. Send resume by January 3, 1977, to Joseph Jerz, Assistant University Librarian, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

CATALOGER FOR MODERN GREEK COLLECTION. Responsible for cataloging and classification of materials to be included in a published catalog of the Modern Greek Collection at the University of Cincinnati. MLS, excellent knowledge of modern Greek, 1-3 years cataloging experience. Salary $12,000. Appointment is tor I year. Position available immediately. Send resume to: Carol I. Reed, University of Cincinnati, Main Library—Room 616, Cincinnati, Ohio 45221.

SCIENCE CATALOGER. Requires accredited MLS and academic degree in biological sciences or equivalent academic qualifications and at least one of the following additional qualifications (list in order of preference): I. Advanced study in biological or physical science. 2. Facility with European languages (prefer German). 3. Relevant experience. 4. Advanced cataloging. 5. Academic honors. $12,312-$15,804. Send resume by January 15, 1977, to Keith C. Blean, Assistant University Librarian, University of California, Santa Barbara, CA 93101. The University of California is an equal oppor- tunity/affirmative action employer.

Multiple

State University of New York at Binghamton Library. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR READER SERVICES. Coordinates services of Main Library and three subject libraries. Minimum qualifications: MLS plus seven years in public services. Starting salary: $19,000+. Position available immediately. SCIENCE LIBRARIAN. Collection development and administrative responsibilities in sciences library. Mimi- mum qualifications: MLS plus five years relevant experience. Starting salary: $18,000+. Position available immediately. BIBLIOGRAPHERS (2) Collection development in I) social sciences and 2) humanities (English language), excluding fine arts. Minimum qualifications: MLS plus reading ability in one foreign language. Advanced subject degree preferred. Starting salary: $13,000+. Positions available March I, 1977. State or TIAA retirement systems, good fringe benefits. Send applications and names of three references to: Recruitment Committee, SUNY Binghamton Library, Binghamton, NY 13901. An equal op- portunity/affirmative action employer.

Reference

HEAD, REFERENCE SERVICES: Reports to the director and is responsible for coordinating operations in General Reference, Government Publications, Information Retrieval, and Library Orientation and Instruction. Includes representation of department in meetings; preparation of monthly and annual reports; budgeting of student assistant allocation and reference acquisition funds; training and evaluation of academic and civil service personnel; book selection; reference desk scheduling; limited reference desk hours. Staff of 27 FTE includes 18 professionals offering reference service approximately 88 hours per week. Minimum qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and minimum of five years of public service experience including some administrative experience in an academic library. Demonstrated ability to coordinate, lead, and evaluate library faculty. Salary range: $12,749-21,025; hiring range: $12,749-16,887 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. Available now. Apply by February 4, 1977, to Ms. Jean Whalen, Personnel Librarian, Room 109, University Library, State University of New York at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York, 12222. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN, Senior Documents Reference. Harvard University Library. Duties include general reference with foreign and domestic documents, including assisting with research and giving bibliographic instruction; directing day-to-day operations of a section of two other librarians and two supporting staff; developing and articulating a collection development policy for documents including selection and retention responsibilities; and communicating to faculty, students, and library staff information about government documents. Qualifications: MLS, administrative experience, at least three years of full-time work with documents, knowledge of foreign languages. Salary: $15,000-$18,000. Rank: Librarian II or III, depending on qualifications. Available: I July 1977. Send resume to Philip E. Leinbach, Assistant University Librarian for Personnel, Harvard University Library, Cambridge, MA 02138. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

GENERAL REF./SCIENCE REF. LIBRARIAN. Private liberal arts college. Essential: MLS, undergraduate science degree, demonstrable teaching ability for user instruction program. Desirable: science subject master's. To begin no later than September 1977; twelve-month contract with one-month vacation. Salary range $11,000—$ 14,000, based on education and experience. Send letters and resume, including three references, by January 15, 1977 (pre-interview available ALA Midwinter) to: Mahlon Peterson, University Librarian, St. Lawrence University, Canton, NY 13617. An equal opportunity employer.

Subject Specialists

BIBLIOGRAPHER FOR BUSINESS, ECONOMICS, AND PUBLIC AFFAIRS: Responsible to head, Bibliographic Development, tor the selection, development, and review of collections in the areas of business, business education, economics, and public affairs and for liaison with the appropriate faculty and students. Includes regular assignments at the reference desk. Minimum qualifications include MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, at least two years appropriate library experience, and advanced study in an area relevant to business, economics, or public administration, master's degree preferred. Appropriate experience in a business library may be substituted for advanced study. Range: $12,749—21,025; hiring range: $12,749-16,887 depending on qualifications and experience. Excellent benefits. Available now. Apply by February 4, 1977, to Ms. Jean Whalen, Personnel Librarian, State University of New York at Albany, University Libraries, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, New York 12222. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

BLACK STUDIES LIBRARIAN. Position Number BSL–I. In charge of Black Studies Collection; performs reference desk service and liaison with black student organizations, faculty, and community at large. Required: MLS. and Afro-American history courses or relevant work experience with Afro-Americans and Africans. Potential career appointment to be effective July I, 1977, at an appropriate grade as assistant or associate librarian (ranges $12,312— $21,708) based upon qualifications. Apply prior to January 2, 1977, to Eugene Graziano, Library, University of California, Sa-n†a Barbara, CA 93106. The University of California is an equal opportunity-affirmative action employer.

The MSU Library has an opening beginning January I, 1977, for a CREATIVE ARTS LIBRARIAN. Duties are to direct the branch library in the Creative Arts Complex, which has collections in art and architecture. Professional library degree from an ALA-accredited library school required. Prefer bachelor's or master's degree with major in art or architecture. Experience in reference service and staff supervision desirable. Conditions of employment include 40-hour week, 21 working days annual vacation, academic rank, normal benefits. Beginning salary $9,500— up, depending on background and experience. Send applications and resumes to Miss Alice McClain, Director of Libraries, Montana State University, Bozeman, Montana 59715. MSU is an equal opportunity employer.

MEDICAL LI BRARIAN-School of Veterinary Medicine. Open July I, 1977. Requires: MLS (ALA-accredited); record of successful professional experience in a library in medical sciences, life sciences, or related areas; experience with or knowledge of computer-based information retrieval systems. MLA certification desirable. Responsible for management of 33,000-volume veterinary medical library, serving school and university community generally. Faculty appointment. Salary $15,000 or more depending on qualifications. Request application and notice of vacancy from John Thomas, Personnel Officer, Libraries and Audio Visual Center, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907. Deadline for applications February I, 1977. An equal access/equal opportunity employer.

HEAD, SCIENCE LIBRARY. Administrative responsibility for university's Science Library of over 260,000 volumes in the sciences, engineering, pharmacy, and nursing. Staff consists of five professionals, eleven full-time supportive staff, plus student assistants. Annual acquisitions approximately 11,000 volumes, over 2440 journal subscriptions. The Science Library is significant research resource to science and industry in metropolitan Detroit. Required: Fifth-year library science degree from an accredited library school; at least three years of experience with administrative responsibilities in a large science or technical library; evidence of professional interest and leadership in developing cooperative library programs and services to the scientific community. Salary: $20,000+ depending upon qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits: TIAA/ CREF retirement plans; social security; health, hospital, and life insurance partially subsidized; liberal sick leave. Write to: Robert T. Grazier, Associate Director of Libraries, Wayne State University, Detroit, Ml 48202. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity and an affirmative action employer.