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Classified Advertising

Classified advertising orders and copy, and cancellations, should be addressed to the Advertising Department, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago 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 $1.30 per printed line.

POSITIONS WANTED

LIBRARIAN, MINISTER, CHRISTIAN EDUCATOR seeks position in a small college, using some or all fields of competency. Have BA, MRE (in ’55) MS (in ’64) plusseminary (no Hebr.) Ordained '55, experience all fields —served as College Head Librarian, Seminary Assistant Librarian (Cat.), rural pastorates, missionary to Choctaw Indians; also managed several large estates as executor, conservator. Available Spring '76. R. L. Mabson, 3754 Highland Park, Memphis, TN 38111.

POSITIONS OPEN

Acquisitions

HEAD OF ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT. Oversees collection development and supervises bibliographers in conformity with acquisitions policies. Staff of three plus student assistants handle annual book budget of roughly $650,000. Excellent working conditions in modern building. Qualifications: MLS, minimum of two years' acquisitions experience, and demonstrated administrative ability required. Second master's and facility with major European language desirable. Salary for academic year (late August to mid-May) $13,500 or more depending on qualifications; full faculty privileges, rank according to academic credentials. In addition, some opportunity for summer work. Send resumes to Ms. Cecily Little, Assistant to Director, Central Michigan University, Mt. Pleasant, Michigan 48859. Central Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ACQUISjTIONS. Head of Acquisitions Department. Responsibilities include: I) Supervision of ordering procedures; bibliographic searching of monographs and continuations; evaluation and preparation of orders; maintenance of correspondence with publishers and dealers. 2) Supervision of receiving section, including establishment of efficient reporting techniques for expediting materials through Acquisitions Department. 3) Assisting faculty and subject area librarians in acquisition of material. 4) Works with other technical service departments. 5) Supervision of the assistant acquisitions librarian, 3 FTE classified staff members and student assistants. MLS from ALA-accredited program and several years' experience in acquisitions with supervisory experience required. Salary minimum $13,000 for 12 months. Benefits include faculty status and rank, 21 days annual leave, free hospitalization and life insurance, state retirement plan and TIAA/CREF. Send letter of application, resume and names of references to James B. Alsip, Assistant Director for Technical Services, University of Oklahoma Libraries, 401 W. Brooks, Norman, OK 73069. Deadline for application February 15, 1976. Position to be filled July I, 1976. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN to supervise bibliographic searching, dealer selection and correspondence. Assists in fund accounting, and general supervision of department which includes serials. Department has 21/2 librarians and 10 sub-professionals. Familiarity with bibliographic services and OCLC essential. 2-3 years bibliographic work experience preferred. Eventually may be assigned reference and professional administrative duties. Full faculty rank and status. Excellent fringe benefits. One month plus in school year vacations. Salary without experience begins at $9,000. Send resume to L. R. Rift, College Librarian, Ithaca College, Danby Road, Ithaca, New York 14850.

Administration

LIBRARY DIRECTOR. East Carolina University, a graduate-degree-earning institution with a current enrollment of over 11,000 students, is seeking a Library Director. Responsibilities include directing a library staff of 28 professional librarians and 41 supportive members in developing a growing collection. Applicants must have an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school; doctorate preferred. Considerable administrative experience in an academic library of substantial size required. Must demonstrate judgment, initiative and tact. Ability to relate to faculty, staff, students, and administration essential. Salary-maximum $25,000; 12-month contract; 24 days vacation; faculty fringe and retirement benefits. Letters of inquiry with resumes should be sent to Ms. Artemis Kares, Search Committee, J. Y. Joyner Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, N.C. 27834. ECU is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR. Available approximately March 15, 1976. Serves as deputy to the Director and is responsible for immediate supervision and coordination of all library departments. Reviews hiring policy and staff utilization, formulates and evaluates policies in conjunction with the Director and with the participation of the staff, presents budgetary needs to the Director, and serves as Acting Director in the Director's absence. Minimum qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; extensive academic-library experience involving supervisory, management, and administrative activities over a wide range of library operations. Second Master's or academic equivalent highly desirable. Salary $22,620-$27,492. Send letter, resume, and names of three professional references by February 15 to Phillip Wesley, Director, Educational Resources Center, California State College, Dominguez Hills, 800 E. Victoria St., Dominguez Hills, CA 90747. An affirmative action employer.

LIBRARIAN. Hamilton and Kirkland Colleges seek experienced librarian to assume administrative responsibility for library services of the two, coordinate, liberal arts colleges. Holdings—over 315,000 volumes. Enrollment—1600 undergraduates. Main library building opened in 1972. Appointment effective July I, 1976. Minimum salary: $17,500. Send nominations and vitae (only) before January 30, 1976 to: Carol D. Locke, Secretary to the Librarian Search Committee, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY 13323. Hamilton and Kirkland are equal opportunity employers.

CURRICULUM LIBRARIAN. Rank of Associate Librarian ($16,464—$20,016)‚ or Senior Assistant Librarian ($12,600— $17,292), depending on qualifications. Minimum of three years' professional experience, second master's degree, or equivalent, required. A teaching credential, or experience in classroom or education library desirable. For further information write: Harold F. Wells, Director of the University, Library, California State Polytechnic University, 3801 West Temple Avenue, Pomona, CA 91768.

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR. Primary responsibility for all public service functions in the General Library and nine branches. Provides administrative guidance in planning and implementation of goals of public service units. In addition, the following activities are included in the position: I) planning, both short- and long-range; 2) recruitment of professional personnel; 3) supervision of budgets for non-professional personnel and supplies and equipment. MLS from ALA-accredited program plus subject master's or work toward doctorate required. Several years' experience in public services with supervisory responsibility necessary. Should have demonstrated administrative capabilities. Salary minimum $19,000 for twelve months. Benefits include faculty status and rank, 21 days annual leave, free hospitalization and life insurance, state retirement plan and TIAA/CREF. Send letter of application, resume and names of references to James K. Zink, Director, University of Oklahoma Libraries, 401 W. Brooks, Norman, OK 73069. Deadline for application, February 15, 1976. Position to be filled by July I, 1976. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Cataloging

CATALOG LIBRARIAN. Georgia State University is seeking a librarian to serve as Monograph Unit Supervisor, responsible for the supervision of four professionals and three professional catalogers. Unit catalogers, via SOLINET and OCLC, monographs in all languages and is responsible for maintaining the card catalog. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; two years cataloging experience in a large institution; experience with LC classification and OCLC desirable. 40 hour work week, one month vacation, two weeks sick leave, state teachers retirement, social security, group life and health insurance, optional disability insurance, faculty rank (12-month appointment). Salary range $10,000-$10,900 depending upon experience and qualifications. Send resume to Carolyn Robison, Asst. University Librarian, William Russell Pullen Library, 104 Decatur Street, S.E., Atlanta, GA 30303. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

University of California, Davis is now accepting applications for the position of Principal CATALOGER/AS- SISTANT HEAD of the Catalog Department. RESPONSIBILITIES: Training and supervision of professional and para-professional staff numbering 15 FTE positions. This assignment entails continuing review on a sample rather than a full-time revision basis. The ability to plan, organize, and supervise cataloging operations is essential as is the ability to write with clarity and precision. The Principal Cataloger/Assistant Head works closely with the Department Head in the planning and coordination of department procedures and is in charge of the department during the Head's absence. The appointee will be expected to spend 2 to 4 hours per week answering questions at the Catalog Information Desk. This will include occasional weekend work. QUALIFICATIONS: A graduate degree in librarianship from an ALA-accredited institution; a minimum of 3 years' cataloging experience in an academic library using LC Classification. Salary: Hiring range is $ 14,256—$ 16,872, dependent on qualifications and experience, with rank of Associate Librarian. The salary range for this position runs to $20,868. Send resumes to: Wm. F. McCoy, Associate University Librarian, 108 Shields Library, University of California, Davis, CA 95616.

Multiple

POLITICAL SCIENCE/LAW LIBRARIAN. SOCIOLOGY/ ANTHROPOLOGY/GEOGRAPHY LIBRARIAN. Northern Illinois University is seeking two individuals to fill the positions of Political Science/Law Librarian and Sociology/ Anthropology/Geography Librarian by July I, 1976. These librarians will be responsible for the operation of the Political Science/Law and Sociology/Anthropology/ Geography subject areas in the new University Library, with equal emphasis placed on acquisitions and on services to readers. Minimum qualifications (beyond the MLS from an accredited Library School) include a second Master's degree, preferably in Political Science or in a closely related field, for the Political Science/ Law Librarian, or a second Master's degree in Sociology, Anthropology, or Geography (Sociology or Anthropology preferred) for the Sociology/Anthropology/Geography Librarian. Both positions require two years of library experience. Minimum salary: $14,000 for a twelve-month contract. Fringe benefits include Illinois Retirement System benefits, academic status, and one month vacation. Applicants should send their resume and personal references to George M. Nenonen, Personnel Director, University Libraries, Northern Illinois University, DeKalb,

IL 60115, before February 15, 1976. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

Two positions open: The Boyd Lee Spahr Library, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA, July, 1976 (I) Major responsibility in CATALOGING with some work in reference, participating in teaching Library Research course, and working with academic departments. Qualifications: MLS plus advanced subject degree; experience in cataloging and information science (OCLC experience desirable); knowledge of German and Russian preferred; (2) a versatile person who can work well in CATALOGING and REFERENCE, and other areas of the library. Some time will be devoted to teaching and reference work. Remainder of time to be utilized in cataloging, work with academic departments, and assistance in other areas of the library, particularly government documents. Qualifications: MLS plus advanced subject degree in the sciences; knowledge of information science and OCLC; good command of two or more foreign languages desirable. Both positions are faculty appointments in the Department of Library Resources with full faculty status and benefits including TIAA/CREF. Base salary of $11,000-$12,000. Send letter of application and resume to Yates M. Forbis, Director/Chairman of Department of Library Resources, Boyd Lee Spahr Library, Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA 17013. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Public Services

HEAD OF PUBLIC/REFERENCE SERVICES: College library, 145,000 volumes. Plans, supervises, coordinates and evaluates work of staff in Public Services division. Duty at reference desk a major responsibility. Maintains positive working relationships with the members of the campus community. Qualifications: Required—graduate degree from ALA-accredited school plus second master's or doctorate; two years' public service experience, more desirable, with increasing responsibilities and management background. Desirable—knowledge/experience with automated systems or information retrieval. Salary: $12,600-$17,292 commensurate with qualifications. Benefits: State Retirement System and OASDI, 21 days vacation. Apply: Chair, Search and Screening Committee, Library,

California State College, Bakersfield, 9001 Stockdale Highway, Bakersfield, CA 93309. An equal opportunity/ affirmative action employer.

Reference

REFERENCE LIBRARIANS. (I) Open January I, 1976. Emphasis on American and English Literature, foreign languages and literature and related disciplines. Second Master's in Literature/Language; reading knowledge of at least one modern European language desirable. (2) Open July I, 1976. Emphasis on Social Science, Education and related disciplines. Second Master's in Education or Social Sciences, reading knowledge of one modern European language desirable. Assignments in both positions include reference service, liaison work with teaching faculty, and participation in collection developments, etc. Desired qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, two years academic library reference experience desirable. Positions carry faculty status and responsibilities. Salary $10,000 or more dependent on qualifications and experience. Request application and detailed notice of vacancy (please specify) from John Thomas, Personnel Officer, Library/AVC Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907. Deadline for application March

I, 1976. Equal access/equal opportunity employer.

Subject Specialists

SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIAN. The Johns Hopkins University. Responsible for the administration, development, and promotion of use of all rare book holdings of the Milton S. Eisenhower Library and John Work Garrett Library. MLS and/or advanced degree in literature or history required. Must have reading knowledge of Latin and one other foreign language. Five years administrative experience in progressively responsible positions and extensive experience with rare books, manuscripts, special collections, including a thorough knowledge of rare books market required. Must have a record of publication in bibliography and/or other scholarly areas. Thorough knowledge of and concern for advanced conservation and preservation techniques required. Salary $18,000+; commensurate with qualifications and experience. Liberal benefits included. Deadline for applications: February 15, 1976. Send resumes and three letters of reference to Special Collections Search Committee, Professor Richard Macksey, Chairman, c/o Milton S. Eisenhower Library, Johns Hopkins University, Charles & 34th Sts., Baltimore, MD 21218. An equal opportunity employer.

HEAD OF NON-PRINT SERVICES. Library-Undergraduate Library, serving student population of 29,000 with library building seating 4,000 and professional staff of 14 seeks Head of Non-print Services to administer $300,000 equipment installation. Must have MLS and some additional work in educational or media technology. Experience in non-print services and administration required. Successful candidate must work in instructing undergraduates in library use and information retrieval. Immediately available. Minimum salary: $14,400. Closing date February 15, 1976. Send resume to J. Donald Thomas, Chairman, Selection Committee, Undergraduate Library, University of Maryland Libraries, College Park, MD 20742. Telephone (301) 454-4743.

CURATOR OF GERMANIC LANGUAGES COLLECTIONS

(Librarian II-III) Salary: $13,000-$18,500. Responsible for evaluation and development of collections in Germanic languages required for research and teaching objectives of Stanford University. Selects current and retrospective materials, corresponds with vendors and publishers, executes selection policies of Stanford University Libraries, maintains close relationships with faculty in appropriate academic departments. Requires literate, articulate individual of demonstrated scholarly and bibliophilic competence, sound knowledge of German language, literature, culture, history, and bibliography, personal qualifications which will permit collaboration with faculty as a colleague. Advanced training in philology, linguistics, history, and philosophy, and experience in research libraries or the book trade highly desirable. Send resume to Paul Mosher, Asst. Director for Collection Development, Stanford University Libraries, Stanford, CA 94305. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

HUMANITIES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. The University of Northern Colorado Libraries are seeking candidates for the position of humanities reference librarian. Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, graduate degree in English and/or American Literature, demonstrated proficiency in use and teaching of general and specialized reference sources. Background in communication, theatre, philosophy and a minimum of two years' experience in reference work is desirable. Faculty rank and status, salary $11,250 minimum, twelve-month contract, month vacation, and usual fringe benefits. Position is vacant. Applications will not be accepted after March I, 1976. Apply to Oren W. Sprague, Personnel Officer, James A. Michener Library, University of Northern Colorado, Greeley, CO 80639. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

INTERLIBRARY LOAN/BIBLIOGRAPHER. Administer ILL and be responsible for evaluation and development of the university collection in assigned bibliographic areas. Liaison with students and faculty in those areas. ALA- accredited MLS required; subject master's also desired. Minimum of four years of professional academic library work including two years of ILL experience. Salary at Rank II which currently begins at $13,608 for 12-month contract. TIAA. Open July I, 1976. Send resume to: Harold H. J. Erickson, Director, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Library, Las Vegas, Nevada 89154. An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

LIFE SCIENCES LIBRARIAN. Directs operations of Life Sciences Library, which has principal responsibility for library service to School of Agriculture: Agronomy, Botany and Plant Pathology, and Animal Science, as well as to Department of Biological Sciences of the School of Sciences, and separate collections for Forestry-Horticulture, Biochemistry, Entomology, and Agricultural Engineering. Desired qualifications: Master's degree in Library Science (ALA-accredited) and in Agriculture, Biological Sciences or related areas. Record of successful experience in management of library in Agriculture/Science; Technology Fields. Experience with, or knowledge of computer-based information retrieval systems. Position carries faculty status and responsibilities. Salary $15,000 or more depending on qualifications. Request application and detailed notice of vacancy from” John Thomas, Personnel Officer, Library/AVC, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907. Deadline for applications March I, 1976. Equal access/equal opportunity employer.