ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries 546/ C&RL News THEDS CLASSIFIED A D e a d lin e s : Orders for regular classified advertisements must reach the ACRL office on or before the second of the month preceding publication of the issue (e.g., September 2 for the October issue). Should this date fall on a weekend or holiday, ads will be accepted on the next business day. Late job listings will be accepted on a space available basis after the second of the month. R ates: Classified advertisements are $6.60 per line for insti­ tutions that are ACRL members, $8.40 ior others. Late job notices are $15.95 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $18.90 for others. Organizations submitting ads will be charged according to their membership status. Display ad rates range from $295 to $565 based upon size. Please call for sizes and rates. G u id e lin e s : For ads which list an application deadline, we suggest that date be no sooner than the 22nd day of the month in which the notice appears (e.g., October 22 for the October issue). All job announcements should include a salary figure. Job an­ nouncements will be edited to exclude discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions. C o n ta c t: Ted Bales, classified advertising manager, C&RL News Classified Advertising Department, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-2795; (312) 280­ 2513; fax: (312) 280-7663;e-mai1:U38398@UICVM.uic.edu ALA policy requires that organizations recruiting through ALA publications or placement services comply with ALA anti-discrimination policies. Policy 54,3 states that “ALA is committed to equality of opportunity for all library employ­ ees or applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, individual life­ style, or national origin.” By advertising through ALA ser­ vices, the organization agrees to comply with this policy. WANTED WANTED: locations of dime novels and story paperback collections. If your library owns dime novels and/ar story papers, and you have not already been contacted about inclusion in a scholarly bibliography of this paper-covered, mid-nineteenth and earty twentieth century literature, please contact: Pro­ fessor Lydia Schurman, 3215 North 22nd Street, Arlington, VA 22201­ 4338; Phone (703) 524-9338. POSITIONS OPEN B U SIN ESS AND REFERENCE LIB R A R IA N , Watson Library of Business and Economics, Columbia University. The Watson Library of Business and Economics seeks a librarian to provide general and in-depth reference service in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Additional responsibilities include designing and conducting library orientations, training sessions, and bibliographic instruction. The position reports to the Business Librarian, and acts as a member of a three person reference team responsible for developing services to meet the information needs of a large, diverse, primarily graduate- level clientele. The holdings of the Watson Library include ca. 380,000 volumes, 3,100 serial titles, and a growing collection of business and economics electronic information workstations. Requirements are: an accredited MLS; experience with business reference information sources and electronic business resources and services; familiarity with database searching; excellent interpersonal and analytical skills; understanding of the nature of scholarly research; ability to commu­ nicate effectively with staff and library users. Salary ranges are; Librarian l:$30,000-$39,000; Librarian ll:$32,000-$43,200. Excellent benefits include assistance with University housing and tuition ex­ emption for self and family. We are particularly interested in minority candidates for this position. Send resume, listing names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Kathleen M. Wiltshire, Director of Personnel, BQK 35 Butler Library, Columbia University, 535 West 114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Cover letter must specify title of position applied for. Deadline for applications is September 30, 1992. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. C A TA LO G LIB R A R IA N S (2). Kansas State University Libraries have openings for two twelve-month, tenure-track faculty positions under the general direction of the Chair of Cataloging. The Cataloging Department consists of 7 librarians and 14 support staff. The Libraries are a member of OCLC and utilize the NOTIS system. 1) Serials Cataloger. Responsibilities include: Original and complex copy cata­ loging of serial publications in a variety of formats, languages and subjects; supervises 1 paraprofessional; participates in developing departmental policies and procedures, especially forthe cataloging of serials. Required qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited pro­ gram; 2 years serials cataloging experience in an academic library using AACR2, MARC formats, LC classification and subject head­ ings; excellent problem-solving skills; ability to communicate and work effectively with all staff levels; familiarity with a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC. Preferred: supervisory experience; experi­ ence with local automated cataloging systems; bibliographic knowl­ edge of foreign languages; and knowledge of major issues regarding serials standards and automation. Salary: $24-26,000 depending upon qualifications. 2) Science Cataloger. Responsibilities include: original cataloging of monographs (physical, biological, and agricul­ tural sciences) in a variety of formats and languages; supervises 1 paraprofessional; participates in developing departmental policies and procedures; serves as a member of the Libraries Science Team consisting of bibliographers, reference librarians, and catalogers. Required qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; knowl­ edge of AACR2, MARC formats, LC classification and subject head­ ings; familiarity with a bibliographic utility, preferably OCLC. Pre­ ferred: undergraduate major and/or advanced study in the physical, biological, or agricultural sciences; cataloging experience in an academic library; supervisory experience; experience with local automated cataloging systems; bibliographic knowledge of foreign languages. Salary: $23-25,000 depending upon qualifications. Vaca­ tion of 22 working days and excellent benefits. Librarians at KSU Libraries have faculty status and earn tenure. A 28 million dollar expansion/renovation of the Libraries is underway. Manhattan is a community of 45,000 situated in the rolling Flint Hills with a very moderate cost of living. Review of applications will begin September 15. Send letter of application, resume, names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Jean McDonald, Administrative Services, K a n sa s S ta te U n iv e rs ity Libraries, Manhattan, KS 66506. KSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CHAIR, C E N TR A L REFERENCE SERVICES DEPARTMENT, (ten ure leading), the primary reference services unit tor humanities and social sciences in the main library, starting December 1.1. Manage the CRS department which includes 12 faculty and 3 support staff. Reference librarians/Subject specialists also engage in collection development, library instruction, and use an expanding array of electronic information services. It is anticipated that the Chair of the Department will participate in these activities. 2. Plan fo rth e imple­ mentation and evaluation of innovative reference services for the main library, with the department coordinators for computer search, mailto:U38398@UICVM.uic.edu September 1 9 9 2 / 5 4 7 library instruction, and the reference desk. 3. Participate in the formulation of library -w ide goals and policies as a mem ber of library management com m ittees and public services program groups. Re­ quired: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; five years profes­ sional experience in a public services u nit o f an academic or research library. Supervisory experience. Excellent communication skills. Pre­ ferred: Experience as a reference librarian in the humanities and/or social sciences; broad knowledge of reference, library instruction, collection development, including relevant computer applications; dem ­ onstrated ability to provide leadership in a climate of change; commit­ ment to the service mission of the academic library; support of profes­ sional and scholarly activity; support of a collegial management style. $42,000 minimum for a twelve-month contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications o f the successful applicant. Apply with full resume plus names and current addresses/telephone numbers of three references by October 15 to: Kent Hendrickson, 106 Love Library, U nive rsity o f N e b raska -L in coln, Lincoln, NE 68588-0410. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. COLLECTIONS CO NSERVATION L IB R A R IA N , PRESERVATION DEPAR TM ENT: The C ollections Conservation Department Librarian is responsible for the physical care of a wide variety of library materials in the University o f Texas at Austin General Libraries (a large research library consisting o f a central research collection, an undergraduate library, eleven branch libraries, two storage libraries, and three special collections). This position reports to the Preservation Officer. The Collections Conservation Librarian establishes conservation priori­ ties and treatm ent strategies fo r the collections in consultation with the Preservation Officer and bibliographers with prim ary em phasis on the library’s circulating materials. Chief responsibilities include manage­ ment o f the Preservation Department’s Book Repair, Pamphlet Bind­ ing, and Bindery Preparation Units, including supervision of 7.5 (full­ time equivalent) classified staff; training branch and special collection staff in m inor repair, housing, and cleaning techniques; treatm ent of circulating and special collections materials; and monitoring library storage environments. This position w orks closely with library depart­ ments, units, and staff; cooperates with other conservation staff on the UT-Austin cam pus; m aintains communications with conservators nationally and with the Graduate School of Library and Information Science Preservation and Conservation Education Programs for Libraries and Archives. Required Q ualifications: MLS from an ALA- accredited graduate program ; certification in conservation of library and archival materials form an ALA-accredited graduate program or eqivalent expereince; experience in a conservation laboratory dedi­ cated to general collections in a research library preservation or conservation program ; dem onstrated knowledge of current conserva­ tion and library binding techniques; supervisory experience. Preferred Qualifications: Two o r m ore years post-graduate experience, as a conservator fo r general collections in a research library preservation or conservation program; good written and verbal communication skills; strong a nalytical skills; flexibility; a bility to w ork effectively with staff a t all levels and with m any different backgrounds. Salary range is $23,000 to $26,000 annually o r more, depending on qualifications. No state, o r local incom e tax. Comprehensive benefits package. Retiremnet plan options. T o ensure consideration, applications should be received by S eptem ber 2 1,1 99 2, but w ill be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter o f application and resume, including the names, addresses, and phone num bers o f three professional references and a statem ent of salary requirem ents to: Peggy Mueller, The U n iv e rs ity o f T e xas a t A u s tin , The G eneral Libraries, P.O. Box P, Austin, TX 78713-7330. An equal opportunity, affirm ative action employer. COORDINATOR OF INTEG RATED L IB R A R Y SYSTEM O PERA­ TIONS. The University o f Houston Libraries are acquiring a second- generation integrated library system. This system will be a major component o f a state-of-the-art Electronic Information System tha t will provide access to citation, full-text, im age, numeric, and oth e r data­ bases via com puter networks. The C oordinator of Integrated Library System Operations reports to the Head of Systems and is responsible for the managem ent of all operations o f the integrated library system, including supervision of 2 staff and 2.4 FTE student operators. The UH Libraries are a dynam ic, service-oriented, and highly automated environment in which m ajor new funding fo r expansion of technology, collections, and services within the libraries has been achieved. Requires ALA-accredited m aster's degree; one year o f proven suc­ cessful experience in library system s; excellent analytical and com ­ munications skills; a strong com m itm ent to responsive and innovative service; and the ability to w o rk effectively in a dem anding and rapidly changing environm ent. Salary o f $24,000 minim um, depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits package; 88% of social security paid for first $16,500 of salary; choice o f retirement program s including TIAA-CREF; tax-deferred annuity program available; release tim e to take a class up to 3 hrs/week; no state o r local income tax. As the research library fo r a four campus system, the University of Houston Libraries holdings exceed 1.6 million volum es. Total staff currently includes 42 professionals and 155 support staff. The library is a m em ber o f ARL. Review of applications w ill begin im mediately and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume to: Dana Rooks, Assistant Director for Administration, University of Houston Libraries, Houston, T X 77204- 2091. An equal opportunity employer. DIRECTOR/DIVISION O F LIB R A R Y SERVICES, Tallahassee Com­ m unity College. Candidates are being sought fo r the position of Director o f the Division o f Library Services (Vacancy Number BF002). A minim um o f a master’s degree in Library Science from an accredited school of Library S cience and at least five years of library experience Salary guide Listed below are the latest minim um starting figures recom­ mended by state library associations and the North Carolina State Library fo r Professional library posts in these states. These recommendations a re intended fo r governmental agencies that em ploy librarians. The recommendations are advisory only, and ALA has not adopted recommendations fo r minim um salaries. For information on librarian salaries, jo b seekers and employers should consider these recommended minim ums, as well as other salary surveys (such as the survey in the October 15,1989, issue o f L ibrary Journal, the A L 4 S urvey o f Librarian Salaries, the annual ARL Salary Survey, o r the annual CUPA Adm inistrative Compensation Survey) when evaluating professional vacancies. For m ore information, contact the ALA O ffice for Library Person­ nel Resources. Connecticut $28,900 D elaware $22,500+ lllinois $26,200# Indiana varies* Iowa $21,588 Louisiana $22,000 Maine varies* Massachusetts $27,554* N ew Jersey $24,200 N ew Y ork varies* North C arolina $22,491 Ohio $20,024 Pennsylvania $23,700* R hode Island $26,500 South C arolina varies* South D akota $20,000 Texas $25,000 Verm ont $22,500 W est V irginia $22,000 W isconsin $25,830 * Rather than e stablish one statewide salary m inim um , some state associations have adopted a form ula based on such variables as comparable salaries fo r public school teachers in each com m unity o r the grade level of a professional librarian post. In these cases, you may wish to contact the state association for minim um salary information. +Salary m inim um s fo r public librarians only. #Option fo r local formula 5 4 8 /C&RL News THREE POSITIONS The University of Alabama Head, Circulation Department R esponsibilities: The U niversity of A labam a is seeking leadership for th e C irculation D epartm ent in the G orgas (m ain) Library. Incorporated in this departm ent are the main circulation desk, stack m aintenance, the reserve/current periodicals unit, and interlibrary loan. In addition to the departm ent head, the staff con sistsof one librarian, fourteen classified support personnel, and student assistants. The de partm ent head coordinates circulation, reserve, and interlibrary loan activities throug hou tthe Libraries, and the staff are re sponsiblefor opening and closing the G orgas Library building. The Head, C irculation D epartm ent, reports to the A ssociate Dean o f Libraries for A ccess S ervices. R equired: M LS from an A LA -accredited program ; s uccessful supervisory experience including excellent interpersonal, com m unication, and m anagem ent skills; at least three years of successful, relevant professional experience; knowledge of and experience w ith autom ated circulation system s, preferably N O TIS; and a dem onstrated interest in contribution to the profession. The successful ap plicant w ill also evince a strong service orientation, show a com m itm en t to cooperative w orking relationships, a nd w ill accept the full range of m iddle m anagem ent responsibilities. R ankand salary will be depe nde nt upon qualifications: A ssistant or A ssociate Professor, minimum salary fo r this departm ent headship will be $28,300. Tw elve-m onth, tenure-track position, strong benefits. Catalog Librarian R esponsibilities:T o provide original and nonroutine cataloging of print and nonprint m aterials; perform editing of O C LC m em ber-input copy fo r both m onographs and serials in all subjects and MARC formats; establish name and series authority records; and create holdings records online using M AR C holdings form at. Requirem ents: An MLS from a program accredited by A LA (degree m ust be received by the close of the application period). Familiarity with A A C R 2,LC classification ,and subje ct headings, and MARC fo rm a ts ; good com m unication and interpersonal skills, ability to m eet criteria for promotion and tenure. Preferred: experience in cataloging using O C LC and an online system such as NO NS; knowledge of one o r m ore foreign languages. (continued on next page) in a post-secondary educational institution are required. Three addi­ tional years of supervisory experience in a library service area are also necessary. This is a tw elve-m onth adm inistrative position with a beginning salary range of $51,000-$58,1000. Please send letter of application, current resume, and official o r unofficial transcripts. Also required are names, addresses, and phone num bers of three refer­ ences. All paperwork m ust be received o r postm arked no later than Septem ber 21, 1992. Forward inform ation to: Personnel Office, Tallahassee Community College, 100 A dm inistration Building, 444 Appleyard Drive, Tallahassee, FL 3 2304-2895. (904)922-8104. T a l­ la h a sse e C o m m u n ity C o lle g e is an equal opportunity, affirmative action em ployer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. DIRECTOR OF LIB R A R Y SERVICES, Eastern C onnecticut State University. Eastern C onnecticut State U niversity seeks innovative, action-oriented director with im agination and vision to maintain posi­ tive leadership and direction fo r autom ated 180,00 volum e library with staff o f 14 full-tim e employees. Currently, the library is in the process o f upgrading and integrating its automated system . Q ualifications: six years o f adm inistrative experience in an academ ic library. M aster’s degree required; d octorate preferred. Additional degree(s) an asset, but proven leadership and ability to im plem ent program s essential. Dem onstrated ability to im plem ent program s; provide positive leader­ ship in a clim ate o f change; com m itm ent to team m anagem ent and staff developm ent. Ability to com m unicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and outside constituencies. Proven interpersonal and problem -solving skills. Professional experience in a variety of aca­ dem ic library operations, including library in form ation system s, tech­ nology, and com puter applications. C om m itm ent to a teaching library based on needs o f students and faculty and to sharing o f resources within the outside com m unity. General information: Screening will begin im m ediately and continue until position is filled. Please send letter o f interest, current vitea, and nam es, addresses, and phone num bers o f at least three references to: Dim itrios Pachis, Vice - President fo r Academ ic Affairs, E a ste rn C o n n e c tic u t S ta te U n ive r­ s ity , 83 W indham St., W illim antic, C T 06226. Eastern is an AAO/EEO em ployer and is aggressively recruiting fem ale and m inority appli­ cants in an effort to bring greater diversity to its work force and com m unity. DOCUM EN TS LIBR A R IA N /G O V E R N M E N T INFO RM ATIO N TECH­ N O LOG Y S PEC IALIST. A v a ila b le January 1, 1993. Responsibili­ ties: Under the direction o f the head o f the Docum ents Center, participates in the developm ent and coordination o f user services, with prim ary responsibility fo r governm ent-produced electronic infor­ mation resources (C D-ROM and online). C oordinates installation of new electronic in form ation products. W orks closely with appropriate library staff in the planning, im plementation, and instruction fo r new September 1 9 9 2 /5 4 9 S alary/Benefits: Rank and Salary will be dependant upon qualifications: Instructor or A ssistant Professor, m inim um salary, $21,500. Tw elve-m onth, tenure-track position, strong benefits. Curriculum Materials/Education Librarian R esponsibilities: O versees, m anages, and develops the C ollections of the C urriculum M aterials C enter in the M cLure Education Library. S pecific duties include program design, collection d evelop­ ment, library instruction, the supervision of student assistants and graduate interns, and the preparation of grant proposals for the C urriculum M aterials C enter. The incum bent w ill share database and end­ usersearching, reference service, and evening and w eekend duty in the Education Library on a rotating basis. This position reports to the Head of the McLure Education Library. Qualifications: Required: An MLS from a program accredited by ALA (all requirements for degree must be satisfied by application deadline); knowledge of basic education reference sources; knowledge of school curriculum materials (pK-12) and children’s literature; ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and library personnel at all levels; excellent oral and written communication skills; evidence of, orpotential for, professional and/or scholarly activity; commitment to client-centered service. Preferred: Experience in a school media center;experience in an academic library; undergraduate orgraduatedegree in education; demonstrated ability to integrate new technology; supervisory experience; successful teaching or bibliographic instruction experience; evidence of grant-writing abilities. Salary and Benefits: Salary and rankaredependentupon experience and qualifications; Instnjctor‹minimum $21,500),or Assistant Professor(minimum$21,506).Twelve-month, tenure-track position. Sick leave,22 days vacation, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, TIAA/CREF and state retirement plans. To apply: Send letter of application and names and addresses of three references to: Voni B. Wyatt Assistant to the Dean for Personnel The University of Alabama P.O .B ox 870266 T uscaloosa, A L 35487-0266 Postmarked by September 30,1992. The University of Alabama Libraries are a member of ARI, CRL, SOLINET, and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries and have implemented the public access catalog, cataloging, and circulation functions of the NOTIS system. technologies and provision o f m icrodata services. Additional duties include scheduled docum ents reference service, both evening and weekend hours, and bibliographic control fo r documents. Respon­ sible for Center in absence o f departm ent head. Q ualifications: A LA- accredited master’s degree in library/information science, a strong background in the social sciences, and recent experience providing reference service fo r governm ent documents, preferably in a research library setting, o r an equivalent combination of education and expe­ rience. Experience with electronic information retrieval system s and services (O PACS, online, and CD-ROMS). Strong analytical, plan­ ning, communications, and interpersonal skills. Desired: Familiarity with census and o ther statistical data and with cataloging. Knowledge of dBase, SPSS, or SAS. Experience in user education, supervision, and local area network technology. Emory Libraries: The libraries of Emory University hold 2.2 million volum es and em ploy a total o f 263 FTE. In addition to the G eneral Libraries, there are separate libraries for law, health sciences, theology, and Oxford College. The G overn­ ment Docum ents Center, a selective U.S. depository (60%) since 1928 and a unit of the Public Services Division, contains 217 CD- ROMs, 128 disks, 237,443 volum es, 6 08,474 microfiche, and 16,934 maps. Staff consists o f 2 FTE librarians and 4 FTE general staff and 60 hours per w eek o f student assistance. Emory is a member of the Association o f Research Libraries, the Center fo r Research Libraries, the Research Libraries Group, and the U niversity Center in Georgia. B eginning Salary: D epending on qualifications and experience, $23,000-$26,000 (Librarian I); $26,000-$35,000 (Librarian II). Com­ prehensive benefits package, including TIAA/CREF. Application procedure: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, ad­ dresses, and telephone num bers of three references to: Linda M. Matthews, Director o f Professional Personnel Administration, Robert W. W oodruff Library, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322-2870. Applications received by O ctober 5 ,1 9 9 2 , will receive first consider­ ation, Emory University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action em ployer and encourages women and m inority candidates. HEAD OF C ATALO G IN G . Th e University of M issouri-Colum bia is seeking qualified applicants fo r the position of Head o f Cataloging . Principal duties include responsibility fo r the bibliographic control of the U niversity o f Missouri-Colum bia Libraries’ collections, including the managem ent o f cataloging production for m onographs and serials in all media. As one o f the five Technical Services departm ent heads, assists with the planning and developm ent of divisional goals, poli­ cies, and procedures so as to contribute to the achievement o f the Libraries’ goals. Plans, directs, and evaluates the performance of the Cataloging Department; catalogs m onographs and/or serials; de­ signs and monitors workflows with em phasis on production; keeps up- to-date on national cataloging standards and developm ents, arid issues facing a cadem ic research libraries in bibliographic access and 5 5 0 / C&RL News UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN The University of Virginia, Charlottesville The U niversity of V irginia w elcom es applications and nom inations fo r the position of University Librarian. The University seeks an individual of energy and enthusiasm to direct the Library’s programs in support of the U niversity's plan fo r the year 2000. The U niversity of V irginia Library includes the central library (Alderm an), the undergraduate library (C lem ons), and nine other school or departm ental libraries (not including the independent libraries for law, health sciences, and graduate business). The U niversity Librarian m anages a staff of 205 FTE (including 66 library faculty), a total budget of $10.4 m illion (including an acquisitions budget of $3.8 million) and collections of 2.6 million volumes. The Library’s extensive rare book and manuscript collections include notable holdings with an emphasis on American literature and history, including theTracyW. McGregor Library and the Clifton Waller Barrett Library. The University Library, a member of ARL, SOLINET, and the Center for Research Libraries, supports a wide range of student and faculty research programs, serving a student body of close to 18,000 and a faculty of over 2,000. The Library uses NOTIS for its online catalog, acquisitions, serials control, and circulation, and for access to nine Wilson periodical indexes, Current Contents, and (by fall, 1992) ABI/Inform and Newspaper Abstracts. The Library is aggressively building its holdings of electronic materials, including numerous networked CD-ROM titles. The Electronic Text Center in Alderman uses the PAT/LECT OR software to access the Oxford English Dictionary, the Chadwyck-Healey poetry database, Patrologia Latina, and a rapidly-growing number of text and image files. Also located in Alderman are the University’s Academical Village Project (a research institute to support humanities scholars in using information technology). Rare Book School (formerly at Columbia), and the Book Arts Press. Responsibilities: The University Librarian is responsible for the leadership and management of the University Library system; for formulating and ensuring the implementation of innovative, effective library services in support of instructional and research program s, and fo r sustaining and enhancing the level of excellence in existing library programs. The University Librarian reports to the Vice President and Provost and is a m em ber of the Council o f Deans. (continued on next page) automation; assists with the planning fo r an im plementation of auto­ mated system s; adm inisters grants and other special projects in the area of cataloging as required; reports m onthly statistics and assists in preparing the annual report fo r the Technical Services Division. Requirements: requires minim um o f a m aster's degree from an ALA- accredited program. Additional courses in managem ent and/or auto­ mation desirable but not essential. Three years professional experi­ ence, o f which a t least two must be in a catalog department of a university o r research library, required. Should be fam iliar with na­ tional cataloging standards including LC classification and subject headings, OCLC (preferably), integrated library system s, and national issues facing academ ic research libraries in bibliographic access and automation. Demonstrated a bility in written and oral communication; good supervisory and problem-solving skills; creativity and initiative; dem onstrated interpersonal skills; and some foreign language back­ ground in a W estern European language. Minim um Salary: $33,00+ fo r 12 month commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include 30 vacation days per year, vested retirement after 5 years, dental insurance, and other normal fringe benefits, including 75% tuition waiver. The University: The University of Missouri (MU) was established in Columbia in 1839. It is one of the five most com prehen­ sive universities in the nation, with nearly 250 degree programs. The University of Missouri-Colum bia Libraries belong to ARL, serve a student body o f 24,000 and a faculty o f 1,800 with a collection of over 2 .4 million volum es and over 4.7 million m icroforms. An online catalog and integrated circulation system serves the fou r cam puses of the U niversity system. Columbia is in the middle of the state on I-70, only 2 hours from St. Louis and Kansas City, and 1.5 hours from the Lake o f the O zarks m ajor recreational area. The University and two other colleges provide superb cultural events. According to the ACCRA com posite index, the cost o f living in C olum bia is very reasonable when com pared to o th e r university com m unities. Available O ctober 1, 1992. Send letter o f application, nam es and addresses o f three references and resum e to: Pat Burbridge, Personnel Coordinator, 104 (C RL) Ellis Library, University of Missouri-Colum bia, C olum ­ bia, MO 65201 -5149. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by Septem ber 3 0 ,1 9 9 2 . The University o f M issouri-Colum­ bia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. HEAD LIB R A R IA N at the New York State Agricultural Experim ent Station. The Cornell University Library of the New York State a gricul­ tural Experim ent Station is seeking a Head Librarian. The Experim ent Station is a world leader in applied agricultural research, situated at the northern end of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes Region at Geneva, NY. The library collection includes 53,000 volum es and over 1,000 serial subscriptions to support the research and extension activities of the faculty and staff of the College o f A griculture and Life Sciences located at the G eneva campus. The m ajor areas of interest are in horticulture, entomology, food science and technology, and plant pathology. The college library has been developed as an integral part o f the Cornell University Library system. The Librarian reports to the University Librarian and the Director of the Experim ent Station. Responsibilities: The Librarian is responsible fo r the adm inistration of all operations o f the Station Library including planning and develop­ ment; fiscal, facilities and personnel managem ent; preparation of budgets, reports, and statistics; providing public services in refer­ ence, interlibrary loan, com puter searching and user education pro­ grams. Additional responsibilities include overseeing the technical services aspects particularly collection developm ent and mainte­ nance, the online catalog (NOTIS), and the new information technol­ ogy systems. Requirements: MLS o r equivalent graduate degree; 4- 5 years professional experience in an academ ic o r research library; dem onstrated effective supervisory and managem ent skills; well developed interpersonal and com munication skills; evidence of ability to plan and im plem ent new and im proved services; experience with com puter supported system s; degree in biological sciences desir- Septem ber 1 9 9 2 /5 5 1 Q ua lifica tions: C and idate s fo r th e po sitio n sho uld hold a m a s te r's d e g re e in library s cience and possess sub stantia l e xp erien ce in ac a d e m ic libra ry m a n a g e m e n t o r c o m p a ra b le a ctivities. The U niversity s ee ks a distin g u is h e d lead er w ith a firm g ra s p o f th e issues fa cin g re search libraries and high er ed ucation ge n e ra lly and w ith a d e m o n s tra te d co m m itm e n t to ac a d e m ic e xce lle nce, research, and scho la rship . T h e ab ility to articulate a pe rsu a sive an d a c h ie vable vision f o r th e fu tu re an d to w o rk w ith th e U niversity ad m inistra tion a n d faculty, th e libra ry staff, and o th ers to a cco m p lish the vision is esse ntial. T h e succ e s s fu l can d id a te sho uld be a b le to gu id e and inspire libra ry staff to de velop im aginative, innovative, an d re sponsive a p p ro a c h e s to issues an d op portunities. C and idate s s ho uld have a solid un derstand in g of info rm atio n te c h n o lo g y as w ell as tra d itio n a l re search libra ry functions. C and idate s m ust be able to com m u n ic a te e ffe c tiv e ly w ith d iv e rs e co n stitu e n cie s, play a strong leadership role in state, regional, and national library coo pera tion, and use m a nage m en t ph ilosophies th a t prom ote te a m -w o rk an d em pow ered de cisio n -m a kin g m odels. T h e U niversity is no w planning an am bitious cap ital c a m p a ig n , w hich w ill include th e Library, so th a t exce lle n t fu n d -ra is in g skills are also needed. P osition to be filled: Jan u a ry 1 ,1 9 9 3 , o r as s oo n th e re a fte r as possible. Salary: Salary w ill be com m ensurate w ith qualifications an dexpe rien ce;m inim um $95,200-$125,000. R eview of ap plic a tio n s : R eview of can d id a te s w ill begin on O c to b e r 1,1 9 9 2 , an d w ill c o n tin u e until the position has been filled. Each a p plication m ust includ e a list of th re e re fere nces and a c u rre n t resum e. A pp lic a tio n s and n o m inatio ns s ho uld b e s e n t to: C aro ly n M. C alla h an C hair, U n iv ersity Lib rarian S earch C o m m ittee c/o O ffic e o f th e P ro vo s t U n iv e rs ity o f V irg in ia P.O . B ox 90 1 4 C h a rlo tte sville, V A 9 2 906-901 4 The University o f Virginia is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications from minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and Viet Nam -era veterans are especially welcome. able. Salary and rank depend on q u a lifica tio ns (m inim um salary $28,000). A pp lica tio ns re q ue sted by Sept. 1 ,1 9 9 2 , b ut accepted until position is filled. A pply to : A nn D yckm an, Personnel Director, 201 O lin Library, C ornell U niversity L ibrary , Ithaca, NY 14853-5301 (send cover letter, resum e, and list o f a dd re sses and telep ho n e n um bers for three references). Cornell U nive rsity is an Affirm a tive A ction/Equal Opportunity Em ployer. HEAD, L IB R A R Y SYS TE M S . Librarian o r C o m p ute r Professional will be responsible fo r m icroco m p u te r hardw a re /softw a re and a cce ss to electronic in form ation so urces. R equirem ents: A LA -a ccre dite d MLS or bachelor's degree w ith e xpe rie n ce in c o m p ute r system s. M inim um three years p rofessional expe rie n ce in a cad em ic library o r com p ute r application o r com bination. E xperience w ith C D -R O M s, o nline se arch­ ing, and electronic n etw orks. S alary R ange: $ 28 ,000-$34,000. UTEP is a com m uter ca m p us with o ve r 17,000 stud e nts and 700 faculty. Library has o ver 800 ,00 0 vo lum es w ith 22 p rofessional staff, 47 support staff, and 100 students. Library uses O CLC, DIALO G , and NOTIS. El Paso, located on the U .S .-M e xico b orde r offers bicultural environment, year-ro un d sunshine, m ild w in ter clim ate, and easy access to Mexico, N ew M exico, a nd Arizona. Send le tte r o f app lica ­ tion, resum e, and nam es/p ho ne n um be rs o f th re e referen ces to: Robert A. S eal, U nive rsity L ibrarian, U niversity o f T exas a t El Paso, El Paso, T X 799 68 -0 5 82 . Phone: 9 15-747-5683. Fax: 9 15-747-5327. Position w ill rem ain open until filled. Th e U n ive rsity is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. HEAD, R EC O R D S M A IN T E N A N C E . U nive rsity o f G eo rg ia L ibraries. Duties: T h e Records M aintenance Section o f the C a taloging Depart­ ment is c om prised o f the Head a nd seven fu ll-tim e s u pp ort staff. The Head su pe rvise s staff in tw o units (D atabase m ain ten an ce and Marking/G ALIN Entry) w h o are resp on sib le fo r p erfo rm ing authority work; coordinating nam e auth ority w o rk by o th e r staff both in the D epa rtm e n t and in o th e r a reas o f th e Libraries; resolving problem s w ith and updating ca ta lo ging in form atio n in G AL IN ; pre pa rin g OCLC ca rd s fo r filin g a n d /o r dis trib utio n ; co ordin a ting filin g in the Libraries’ m ain and b ranch shelflists; building O C L C d ata file s and m aintaining the q u a lity o f d ata in th e Libraries’ ca ta lo gs; cataloging Reading fo r P leasure boo ks a nd U niversity o f G eorgia theses and dissertations; pre pa rin g new ly acqu ire d m aterials fo r shelving; m aking co rrections to p re viou sly cata lo ge d m aterials; etc. Th e L ibraries u se th e G eorgia A cad e m ic Inform ation N e tw ork (G ALIN), an in-house, autom ated, in tegrated system . Th e Head o f the Records M ain ten an ce Section se rve s as a re so urce p erson in the a reas o f m arking, a u th ority control, a nd card catalog and o nline databae m aintenance both within the D epa rtm e n t and in o th e r a re as o f th e L ibraries and reports d ire ctly to the H ead o f the C a taloging Departm ent. T h e D epa rtm e n t p articipates in the L ibrary o f C o ng re ss N A C O p ro ject using LSP through O CLC. T he C a taloging D epartm ent has 14 p rofessional and 20 su pp ort staff positions and cata lo gs o ve r 5 0,0 00 books, serials, and non b oo k item s yearly. Som e e vening a nd /or w eekend w o rk m ay b e required. Q ua li­ fica tion s: A LA -a ccre dite d M LS ; m inim um tw o ye ars technical se r­ vice s expe rie n ce in a la rge a cad em ic o r research library, preferably w ith auto m a te d a u th ority contro l or d atabase m anagem ent; know l­ edg e o f A AC R , AAC R 2, LC cla ssifica tion and s u bje ct headings, and auth ority control p rin cip les; fa m ilia rity w ith O C L C ca ta lo ging and the M A R C form a t; a bility to w o rk with broad range o f la nguages; effective w ritte n and oral co m m u nicatio n skills; a bility to establish and m aintain e ffe ctive w o rkin g relationships; a bility to supervise a d ivese w o rk g roup, w ith successful su pe rviso ry e xpe rie n ce p referred; e xperience w ith lo cal a uto m a te d system s as app lica b le to tech n ical services fun ctio ns p referred; stro ng in te re st in academ ic librarianship desired. Ben e fits: standard b e n efits p ackage in clu de s life, health and d isability in suran ce and m an da tory p articipation in th e state or optional retire­ m e n t system , and 21 days annual leave, p lus 12 p aid holidays. Salary m inim um : $25,000. A djustm e nts m ay be m ade com m ensurate with 5 5 2 / C&RL News DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES The University of Texas at Arlington The U n iv ersity of Texas a t A rlin g to n in v ite s a p p licatio n s a n d n o m in a tio n s fo r th e p o sitio n of D irector of Libraries. The U niversity of Texas a t A rlin g to n is th e fifth larg est u n iv ersity in Texas a n d th e se cond la rg e st in th e UT System . L ocated in th e geo g rap h ic center of th e D a lla s /F o rt W o rth m etro p le x , th e U niversity enrolls over 21,000 u n d e rg ra d u a te s a n d 4,000 g ra d u a te s in 51 bachelors, 56 m aste rs, a n d 19 do cto ral p ro g ram s. The faculty n u m b e rs ab o u t 900 p a rt- a n d full-tim e m e m b e rs in 9 colleges a n d schools. The D irector of L ibraries re p o rts to th e Vice P re sid e n t for A cadem ic Affairs a n d m an ag es a central lib ra ry facility a n d tw o branches w ith a collection of o v er one m illion ite m s a n d 5,800 p eriodicals a n d o th er serials. The L ibrary in clu d es a division of special collections a n d archives a n d is a fed eral a n d sta te g o v e rn m e n t depository. It h a s a fully im p lem en ted NOTIS sy stem , an o p e ra tin g b u d g e t of $4.5 m illion a n d a staff of 107, in c lu d in g 38 professionals. Q u alific a tio n s: • D e m o n strated c o m m itm en t to academ ic excellence, scholarship, resea rch a n d the s u p p o r t of g ra d u a te a n d u n d e rg ra d u a te instru ctio n ; • M aster"s de g re e from A L A -accredited p ro g ra m ; d o cto rate also p refe rred ; • E xtensive a n d v a rie d pro fessio n al lib ra ry experience in c lu d in g a t least five years of a d m in istra tiv e experience w ith fiscal p la n n in g , p ro g ra m d ev e lo p m e n t, a n d p e rso n n e l m a n a g e m e n t of an academ ic o r resea rch library; • K now ledge of c u rre n t tre n d s a n d experience in ap p licatio n of a u to m a te d a n d electronic in fo rm atio n technology; • Proven le a d e rsh ip ability a n d s u p e rio r com m unication skills; • C o m m itm en t to p a rtic ip a to ry m an ag em en t; • E vidence of ability to in te ra c t effectively w ith all se g m en ts of the u n iv ersity com m unity; • R ecord of active p a rtic ip a tio n in th e p ro fessio n a t th e reg io n al a n d n a tio n a l levels; • S trong co m m itm en t to p ro fessio n al a n d staff dev elo p m en t; • D em o n strated success in ob tain in g altern ativ e fu n d in g for lib ra ry d ev elo p m en t. Salary: O pen an d com petitive; 12-m onth contract, co m p rehensive benefits p ro g ram . R e v ie w of a p p lic a tio n s a n d n o m in a tio n s b e g in s N o v e m b e r 1,1992 a n d w ill co n tin u e u n til th e position is filled. The p re fe rre d sta rtin g d a te is on or before Septem ber 1,1993. A pp licatio n s sh o u ld in c lu d e a com plete re su m e a n d th e n a m e s , a d d re ss e s a n d telep h o n e n u m b e rs o f five references. S en d ap p licatio n s a n d no m in a tio n s to D ean Bob F. Perkins, C h a irm an , D irector of Libraries Search C om m ittee, T he G ra d u a te School, The U niversity of Texas a t A rlin g to n , P.O.Box 19167, A rlin g to n , Texas 76019. T h e U n iv e rsity o f T exas a t A rlin g to n is a n AA/EO E m p lo y er. Septem ber 1 9 9 2 /5 5 3 DIRECTOR, CENTER FOR INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES University of Evansville A pplications and nom inations are invited fo r th e position of D irector, C enter fo r Instructional S ervices. R esponsible fo r budgeting, audio, graphics, photography, video, and repair services. S upervise 2.5 support staff and ten stud ent assistants. A bility to w o rk closely and effectively w ith the faculty, adm inistrators, and students fo rth e ir audio and video production and other instructional needs. C oordinate IH ETS TV reception on cam pus, m aintain all equipm e nt including projectors. VC Rs, TVs, and cam eras. Prepare statistics and reports, eva lu ate and select vendors fo r renting and buying equipm ent, film s, and video. Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate th e support staff. R eports to the D irector of Libraries. Q ualifications: M LS from an A LA -accredited institution, an d /o r degree in E ducational/lnstructional Technology, tw o yea rs experience in m anagem ent of instructional service s required, and know ledge o fc u rre n ttre n d s in educational media. E xcellent com m unication skills and tea m w ork abilities. Salary in m id-tw enties fo r tw elve-m on th position. Q ualified applicants should send a letter of application, a professional resum e, and the names, addresses, and telephone num bers of three current references to: R.N. S harm a D irector of L ibraries U niversity of Evan sville 1800 Lincoln A ven ue E vansville, IN 47722 R eview of ap plication s w ill begin on A ugu st 24 and c on tinue until th e position is filled. The ap pointm ent w ill com m ence on S epte m be r 1 5 ,1 9 9 2 , o r as soon the rea fter as practicable. The U niversity o f E vansville is an independent, church-related, selective adm issions U niversity organized into fo u r colleg es and schools: A rts and S ciences, B usiness A dm inistration, E ducation and Hum an S ervices, E ngineering and C om p uter S cience. The institution is located in a city of 135,000 in southw estern Indiana. E nrollm ent num bers a p proxim ately 2,200 full-tim e s tudents. The U niversity also has a B ritish branch cam pus, H arlaxton C ollege, located ju s t north of London. The U niversity o f E vansville is an affirm ative action, e q u a l opp ortun ity employer. experience. Application Procedure: send letter of application by October 2, 1992, including a resum e and the nam es o f three references to: Florence E. King, Personnel Librarian, U n iv e rs ity o f Georgia L ib ra rie s , Athens, G A 30602. T h is position will be filled only if suitable applicants a re found. An Equal O pportunity/Affirm a- tive Action Institution. HEAD R EFERENCE D EPAR TM EN T. S erves as reference head fo r the main library which houses general, social sciences, hum anities, and business collections. Coordinates the developm ent and m an­ agement of reference a nd b ibliographic instruction services. S uper­ vises a staff o f 7. Provides reference and instruction services, including som e night and w eekend hours. D evelops the reference collection. Librarians hold faculty status and are expected to meet stated perform ance requirem ents fo r scholarship and service. Re­ quired: MLS degree from an A LA-accredited program o r an accep t­ able equivalent com bination o f education and experience. Minim um of five years increasingly responsible professional experience, including reference and bibliographic in struction. Substantial super­ visory experience. Strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Expe­ rience w ith electronic reference service and online catalogs. D em ­ onstrated understanding o f reference and instruction issues. Pre­ ferred: advanced degree in H um anities, Social Sciences, o r Busi­ ness. Experience in a m edium to large university/research library. The University o f W yom ing is th e only fou r-yea r institution o f higher education in th e state. Th e UW Libraries system includes a collec­ tion of over one million volum es. The staff includes 28 librarians, 10 professional specialists, and 53 support staff. Salary com m ensurate with q ualifications and experience; negotiable from $30,000; twelve- month appointm ent, 2 2 days vacation, sick leave, group health insurance, tuition waiver, state and TIA A/C R E F retirem ent plans, no state incom e tax. Preference w ill be given to a pplications received by O ctob er 4, 1992. T o apply, send resum e and the nam es of three professional references to: Bonnie Johnson, A ssistant Director for A dm inistrative Services, U n iv e rs ity o f W y o m in g Libraries, Box 3334, Laramie, W Y 82071. EEO/AA H E A D O F S ER IA L S. The University of M issouri-C olum bia is seeking qua lifie s applicants fo r the positon o f Head o f Serials. Principal duties include responsibility fo r the five units o f the S erials Department: serials acquisitions, retrospective conversion, bindery, marking, and preservation. Duties include supervision and training o f staff, solving of problem s, and decision m aking regarding goals, policies, and procedures of the D epartm ent. Designs and m onitors w orkflows, and in consultation w ith head o f Technical Services hires, allocates, and assigns staff. M onitors and o r expends the serials, binding, book repair, and replacem ent budgets. Supervises and evaluates Serials Departm ent unit heads. Establishes and m aintains good working relationships w ith publishers and vendors. Review s all orders fo r new subscriptions and standing orders. A ssists with b udget planning for serials. R equirem ents: requires minim um o f a master's degree from an A LA-accredited program . Additional courses in business o r m an­ agem ent desirable but n ot essential. Minim um of three years p rofes­ sional experience, a t le ast tw o o f which m ust be in the serials o r 5 5 4 / C&RL News UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN DIRECTOR, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY SYSTEM Rutgers University Rutgers, the State U niversity of New Jersey, invites nom inations and applications fo r the position of university librarian. Rutgers, the com prehensive public research university fo r the state of New Jersey, com prises tw enty-six degree granting schools and colleges located on cam puses in New Brunswick, Newark, and Cam den, w ith educational services in many other com m unities throughout the state. Reporting to the U niversity V ice President fo r A cadem ic Affairs, the university librarian is responsible for the overall planning, operation, and direction of the library system , w hich encom passes units on the university's three m ajor cam puses. The university librarian fun ctions as the senior adm inistrative officer in charge of adm inistering and m anaging the eighteen libraries em ploying 85 faculty and 245 full-tim e staff em ployees. In addition, the university librarian is responsible for developing the scholarly and research potentials of librarians w ho hold faculty rank. The annual budget is over 19 million dollars. W ithin the context to the university’s com m itm ent and drive tow ard excellence, significant university support to the library and its leadership w ill be provided. The Rutgers University Libraries rank am ong the nation’s top research libraries. H oldings include over 2 million books, 500,000 bound periodicals, over 5 million m anuscript item s in over 2000 collections, 2.7 m illion m icroform s, and 2.4 m illion governm ent docum ents. The rich and diversified collection is housed in 18 libraries located in C amden, Newark, and New Brunswick. Candidates fo r the directorship should have a strong appreciation for, and com m itm ent to, excellence in scholarship, research, instruction, and public service and proven ability to support effectively the work of university faculties. Desirable qualifications will include an advanced professional or research degree, substantial administrative experience in alarge university or research library, extensive planning experience in complex organizations, an understanding of national issues in research library administration, the ability to provide leadership in new library technological advances, andasustained record of scholarly productivity. In particular, candidates should have experience that will enable them to develop effective program budgets, evaluate the delivery of library services, and direct the development of libraryacquisition and service plans that meet the needs of the instructional and research programs of a large multicampus system. In addition, thesuccessful candidate must havetheskills necessary to develop strong,cooperative relationships with the university’s deans, campus provosts, faculty, and students. Letters of application or nomination, including a current vita and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references should be sent to: Search C om m ittee U niversity Librarian Old Q ueen’s Building Room 101 R utgers University New B runsw ick, NJ 08903 Applications will be accepted until a candidate is selected. E m ploym ent eligibility verification required. Affirm ative action, equal opportunity employer. acquisitions departm ent o f a university of research library, are re­ quired. A dditional technical services experience desirable. W ork with integrated library system very desirable. Familiarity with national issues facing academ ic libraries such as serial pricing, serials control, and electronic journals very helpful. Ability to communicate well verbally and in writing; aptitude fo r working with figures and facility with foreign languages helpful; dem onstrated interpersonal skills; and supervisory experience helpful. Minim um salary; $30,000+ fo r 12 m onths com m ensurate with education and experience. Benefits in­ clude 30 vacation days p er year, vested retirem ent after 5 years, dental insurance, and other normal fringe benefits, including 75% tuition waiver. The University: the University of Missouri {MU w a s established in Columbia in 1839. It is one o f the five m ost comprehensive universities in the nation, with nearly 250 degree programs. The University o f M issouri-Colum bia Libraries belong to ARL, serve a student body o f 24,000 and a faculty o f 1,800 w ith a collection o f over September 1992/555 5 5 6 /C&RL News 2.4 million volum es and over 4.7 million microforms. An online catalog and integrated circulation system serves the four campuses of the University system. Columbia is in the middle o f the state on 1-70, only 2 hours from St. Louis and Kansas City, and 1.5 hours from the Lake o f the Ozarks m ajor recreational area. The University and two other colleges provide superb cultural events. According to the ACCRA composite index, the cost o f living in Columbia is very reasonable when compared to with other university communities. Available: O ctober 1,1 9 92 . Send letter of application names, and addresses of three references and resume to: Ms. Pat Burbridge, Personnel Coordinator, 104 (CRL) Ellis Library, U n iv e rs ity o f M isso u ri-C o lu m b ia , Columbia, MO 65201-5149. To ensure consideration, applications should be received by September 15, 1992. The University of Missouri-Columbia is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. INTERLIBRARY LOAN LIBRARIAN. Highly service-oriented commu­ nity college library, in beautiful Finger Lakes region, seeks enthusiastic, dedicated librarian to join proactive staff providing extensive reference, bibliographic instruction, and online/CD-ROM searching services. Re­ sponsible fo r supervision of interlibrary loan. Some evening hours. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; strong human relations/organizational abilities; experience in automated information retrieval. Two years academic reference experience preferred, including formal bibliographic instruction; relevant ILL background. Renewable, twelve-month contract beginning January 1993. Salary: Mid to upper 20s. Send cover letter, resume, and names/addresses o f 3 references postmarked by October 30th to: Grace H. Madera, Human Resources Officer, F in g e r Lakes C o m m u n ity C o lle ge , 4355 Lake Shore Drive, Canandaigua, NY 14424. EOE/AA L ATIN A M E R IC A N M A T E R IA L S C A T A LO G E R , C A TA LO G IN G DEPAR TM EN T. The Latin A m erican M aterials Cataloger is respon­ sible fo r original cataloging o f monographs, prim arily in S panish and Portuguese, in su bje cts covering all a spects o f Latin American studies fo r the Benson Latin A m erican Collection. Speed, productiv­ ity, and accuracy are e ssential elem ents of this position. This position reports to the Head Librarian, C ataloging Department. The Cataloging D epartm ent has a staff of 16.5 (full-tim e equivalent) librarians (four assigned to original cataloging fo r the Benson Latin Am erican Collec­ tio n) and 28 (full-tim e, e quivalent) cla ssified staff. Cataloging Depart­ ment personnel catalog all m aterials fo r the Benson Latin American collection, in addition to being responsible fo r original m onographic cataloging, serials cataloging, nonbook cataloging, m usic cataloging, catalog m aintenance, and retrospective conversion projects. The General Libraries is also a participant in the National Cooperative Cataloging Program (N CCP), National Coordinated Cataloging O p­ era tion s (NACO), and Cooperative O nline Serials (CONSER). The Benson Collection is a distinguished collection of materials relating to all aspects of Latin Am erica. The collection num bers 597,321 vol­ umes and 20,168 reels of microfilm with currently received serials estim ated a t 2 4,494 titles. A wide va rie ty o f form ats, including maps, photographs, a rchives, sound recordings, motion pictures, and slides are contained in the collection. W hile holdings fo r all Latin American countries are strong, the m ore com prehensively represented are Mexico, Central Am erica, Paraguay, and the Rio de la Plata region. Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited graduate pro­ gram ; fluent reading knowledge o f Spanish o r Portuguese. Preferred Qualifications: S om e experience cataloging a t the preprofessional or entry professional level using AACR2, LC cla ssification and subject headings, and M ARC content d esignation. Salary range is $23,000 annually o r more, depending on qualifications. No state o r local incom e tax. C om petittive benefits package. Retirement plan options. To ensure consideration, applications should be, received by O ctober 1 5 ,1 9 9 2 , b ut w ill be accepted until the position is filled. Send letter o f application and resume, including the nam es, addresses, and phone num bers o f three professional references and a statem ent of sa lary requirem ents to: Peggy Mueller, T he U n iv e rs ity o f T e xa s a t A u s tin , The General Libraries, P.O. Box P, Austin, TX 78713-7330. An equal opportunity, affirm ative action employer. LIB R A R IA N /AR C H IV IS T-S P E C IAL C O LLECTIO NS. Responsible for the operation o f cam pus archives, including planning, collection developm ent, arranging describing m aterials and public services. Special Collection (e.g., theatre and rare books), are a secondary responsibility. Duties also include a substantial am ount of general reference service (assigned tim e at the Reference Desk, evening/ w eekend rotation and library instruction. Position reports to Director and is assisted by one support person. Q ualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; form al archival training o r appropriate experience; working knowledge of preservation techniques; strong com m itm ent to provi­ sio n o f g e n e ra l re fe re n ce s e rv ic e a nd lib ra ry in s tru c tio n ; a b ility to w o rk w e ll in d e p e n d e n tly and w ith o th e rs ; a b ility to co m m u n ica te e ffe c tiv e ly o ra lly a nd in w ritin g . S eco n d m a s te rs d e g re e , p re vio u s e x p e rie n c e w ith sp e c ia l c o lle c tio n s , c o m p u te r lite ra c y p re fe rred . M u st be a b le to m e e t re s p o n s ib ilitie s o f te n u re -tra c k a p p o in t­ m ent. S a la ry d e p e n d e n t upo n q u a lific a tio n s and e xpe rie n c e ; A s s is ta n t L ibrary, $ 2 5 ,0 0 0 ; A s s o c ia te L ib ra ry $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 . A p p lic a ­ tio n d e a d lin e O c to b e r 15, 1992 o r u ntil p o s itio n is fille d . Send le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n , re su m e , a nd n am es o f th re e re fe re n c e to : J u d ith G o ttw a ld , C h a ir, S e a rch & S cre en C o m m itte e , F ra n klin D. S ch u rz L ib ra ry, In d ia n a U n iv e r s ity a t S o u th B e n d , P.O. Box 7 11 1, S ou th B end, IN 4 66 34 . In d ia n a U n iv e rs ity is an A A /E E O e m p lo y e r and e n co u ra g e s w o m e n , m in o ritie s , a nd d is a b le d in d i­ v id u a ls to a p p ly. L IB R A R Y /IN F O R M A T IO N S P E C IA L IS T fo r J e ro m e L e vy E co ­ n o m ics In stitu te , a t Bard C o lle g e . R e sp o n sib le f o r d a ily m a n a g e ­ m e n t o f lib ra ry c o lle c tio n s a nd in fo rm a tio n and re se a rch se rvice s. P ro vid e s fu ll ra n g e o f d ire c t in fo rm a tio n /re s e a rc h se rv ic e s and d o c u m e n t d e liv e ry ; c o o rd in a te s se le c tio n and re vie w o f a ll re ­ se arch m a te ria ls in a ll fo rm a ts ; p ro vid e s o n -g o in g b ib lio g ra p h ic in s tru c tio n /o rie n ta tio n and o th e r o u tre a ch s e rvice s. Q u a lific a ­ tio n s : 2 -4 ye a rs e x p e rie n c e in fo u n d a tio n , law , co rp o ra te , o r o th e r sp e c ia l lib ra ry e n v iro n m e n t re la te d to e co n o m ic s a nd p u b lic p o lic y p la n n in g and re se a rch ; o r re la te d la rg e p ub lic /a c a d e m ic lib ra ry d e p a rtm e n t; M LS fro m A L A -a c c re d ite d p ro g ra m ; se con d m a s te rs in e co n o m ic s , b u sin e ss a d m in is tra tio n , o r fie ld re la te d to p u b lic p o lic y p la n n in g h ig h ly d e s ira b le . S a la ry m in im u m : $ 25 ,00 0. Septem ber 1 9 9 2 / 5 5 7 THREE POSITIONS George Mason University A ll po sitions require an A LA -accredited M LS; o th e r qu alific a tio n s follow . E xcellent benefits. A pplicatio n de a d lin e is S e p te m b e r 3 0 ,1 9 9 2 . P ositions a va ila ble Fall 1992. S end lette r of application w ith resum e a nd nam es o f th re e references to: A m y C o o ke L ib rary A d m in istratio n O ffice G eo rg e M ason U n iv ersity Fairfax, V A 2 2 030-444 4 A A Æ E O em ployer, m inorities e n coura ged to apply. A s s is ta n t L ib ra ria n fo r In fo rm a tio n Techn olo gy. Linder the d ire ction of th e A ssociate Librarian fo r A utom ated S ystem s, introduces and integrates inform ation/learning tech n o lo g y into the library and ca m p u s en vironm ent. T h is position w ill also pa rticipate in the de ve lo p m e n t and sup port of a v a rie ty of P C -based m u ltim e d ia ap plications. W orking w ith th e Library S ystem s O ffice, th is po sitio n w ill also be actively involved in developing netw orked inform ation tech nolog y solutions. The A ssistant Librarian for Inform a tion T e c h n o lo g y dire c tly sup ervises the M e dia S ervices librarian and one tech nician. Q ua lifi­ catio ns: S olid exp erien ce w ith m icro com p uters is required. E xperie nce w ith N ovell netw orks is preferred as is skill w ith at least one high level language (B A S IC , P ascal, C o r C + + ).I; E xperie nce w ith instructiona l m e dia is d e sirable but a sou nd kno w le dge of m icro com p uters and netw orking, c oupled w ith an inte rest in inform ation tech n o lo g y cou ld be sub stituted . S alary $2 3,50 0-$ 35,0 00 depending upon qualifications. P u b lic A ffa irs Liaiso n L ib ra ria n : P rovide s liaison services, including c ollectio n de velopm ent, on lin e searching, and biblio grap hic instruction, to the Public A ffairs D epartm ent, the Institute fo r Public P olicy, and n o n-de gre e granting cen ters and institutes. P rovides general re fere nce d e s k service, including eve ning an d w eeke nd rotation. C oordina tes N orthern V irginia O utreach program , including library service to new cam pus. Q ualifications: E xperience in reference and second m a ster’s in relevant su b je c t area preferred. S alary: $2 5,00 0-$ 29,0 00 depend ing upon qualifications. G e n e ra l R e fe re n c e L ib ra ria n : N ew position. P rovides liaison services, including collection d e velopm ent, on lin e sea rching , and b iblio grap hic instruction, to the D epa rtm e nt of H istory and to S pecial P opu la tions, including m inority, d isab led, and inte rnatio nal students, faculty, and staff. P rovides ge nera l re fere nce d e s k service, including w eeke nd and evening rotation. C oordinates inte rdisciplina ry c ollectio n de velopm ent, w ith spe c ific e m phasis on u n derg rad uate needs. Q ua lifica­ tions: E xperience in reference and second m aster's in relevant subject a re a preferred. Salary: $25,000- $2 9,000 d e pend ing upon qualifications. R e sum e to : J e ffre y K atz, D ire c to r o f L ib ra rie s , B a rd C o lle g e , A n n a n d a le -o n -H u d s o n , N Y 1 25 04 . S e a rch w ill c o n tin u e u ntil s u ita b le candidate is found. P R O G R AM M A N A G ER /A R C H IVIS T . C ontract A ppointm ent. The University o f M aryland C ollege Park L ibraries in vites applica tio ns fo r the position: Program M a nager/Archivist. O ne -ye a r contractual a p ­ pointm ent. Responsibilities: Develops and m aintains archival p oli­ cies and procedures fo r the adm inistration and use o f the National Public Broadcasting archives. Participates in survey and appraisal work; accessions collections deposited a t the Archives at the UM CP campus. Directs the w o rk o f Program Analysts, student assistants, interns, and other staff on projects connected with the arrangement and description of collections. Develops finding aids and other research tools to assist the public in use o f the collections. Provides reference assistance to users of the Archives; works with other library staff on public outreach and publicity. Assists in strategic planning, involving areas such as collection development, use o f space, public relations, and grant funding. Acts as liaison between the University of Maryland at College Park Libraries and the Academ y fo r Educational Development, a nonprofit organization which presently is involved in the work o f the National Public Broadcast­ ing Archives in collection developm ent, fund raising, public relations, and oral history. As University responsibilities for N PBA increases, the archivist will take on added responsibility in these key areas. Qualifica­ tions: Evidence o f form al archival instruction and training required. M aster’s degree required: m aster’s deg re e in Library Science with e m p ha sis on archival stud y preferred. Experience: a t le ast three ye ars o f expe rie n ce as a professional archivist, including a dm inistra­ tive and supe rviso ry experience required. In-depth knowledge of archival appraisal and processing techniques, fund-raising, public relations, preservation, strategic planning, oral history, and use of com puters preferred. Previous archival w o rk experience at a large academ ic cam pus preferred. Previous responsibility fo r administering archival collections in the field o f broadcasting preferred. Salary: $29,702 minim um. Salary com m ensurate with experience. Available benefits. Applications: For full consideration, subm it resume and 5 5 8 /C&RL News names/addresses of three references by September 18,1992. Applica­ tions will be accepted until the position is filled. Send resumes to: Ray Foster, Personnel Librarian, Library Personnel Services, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742-7011. The University of Maryland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. James Madison University’s Carrier Li­ brary is seeking a Reference Librarian. The University is a publicly supported institution offering prim arily undergraduate programs plus graduate programs at the master's level. Total enrollment approxi­ mately 11,500 FTE. Located in Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley, JMU is considered one of the outstanding schools in the region and aspires to bo one of the best public undergraduate institutions in the nation. Responsibilities: reference assistance, including evenings and week­ ends; collection development, online searching, and library instruction for selected liaison departments in the health sciences. Reports to the Head Reference Librarian. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; abil­ ity to work cooperatively with faculty, students, and colleagues; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, strong commit­ ment to public service; experience with and enthusiasm for computer- based reference services; evidence of ability to provide effective course-related library instruction; reference experience preferred; potential to meet the requirements of a tenure-track faculty position. Benefits and Salary: twelve-month, tenure-track appointment with faculty rank; 20 days paid vacation plus University holidays; paid PC/ BS health insurance; several retirement options including TIAA/CREF and the Virginia Retirement System, with the University making the full contribution; salary $25,000 or higher depending on qualifications. The position will be available January 1, 1993 and will remain open until filled. Applications will be reviewed October 15, 1992. Send application letter and resume plus the names and phone numbers of three references to: Sandy Maxfield, Reference Librarian Search Committee, Carrier Library, Ja m e s M adison U n ive rsity, Harrisonburg VA 22807. James Madison University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. REFERENCE AND BIBLIOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN. Franklin and Marshall College is looking for an energetic and creative librarian to coordinate library's bibliographic instruction program. This is a full-time position, reporting to the Associate Librarian for Reference and Instruction, that presents a challenging opportunity for someone inter­ ested in using technology to teach information retrieval skills to highly motivated undergraduates. In addition to coordinating the bibliographic instruction program, job expectations include regularly scheduled as­ signments atthe reference desk (including one evening a week and some weekend duty), online database searching, and oversight of library’s microcomputer. Qualifications include an ALA/MLS, a second master’s degree in the humanities, bibliographic instruction experience in an academic library, and good interpersonal and communications skills. Familiarity with microcomputer applications and knowledge of a foreign language are highly desirable. The libraries of Franklin and Marshall contain over 340,000 volumes, are a selective depository for U.S. documents, and are automated using the DRA ATLAS system. Salary in the low to high $20s, commensurate with education and experience. Candidates may submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references to: Personnel Services, F ranklin and M arshall College, P.O. Box 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003. Consideration for the position will begin October 1, and will continue until an appointment has been made. An equal opportun ity, a ffirm a tive a ction em ployer. SERIALS ADDING SUPERVISOR/SERIALS CATALOGER, Biblio­ graphic Control Division. The Columbia University Libraries are in the process of im plementing an online integrated NOTIS System. The online catalog (CLIO) contains over 1,250,000 records, with about 100,000 catalog records added each year. It currently contains about 45,000 serial records, of which nearly 60% are active titles. The Serials Adding Supervisor/Serials Cataloger has primary responsibil­ ity for supervising, training, and revising bibliographic assistants who add volumes to current serials in CLIO and catalog serial analytics with copy online. The position supervises six support staff who add serials on CLIO, and two of whom also catalog analytics with copy online. Reporting to the Head o f Serials Processing Services, the Serials Adding Supervisor/Serials Cataloger develops and oversees procedures for maintaining bibliographic, holdings, and item-level information on serial and serial analytic records in CLIO; monitors the flow of the serials to be added through the department; participates in the development of policies fo r serials adding and cataloging, and in planning fo r serials control (ordering and check-in) on NOTIS. This position also spends 15% of tim e providing original, augmented LC and OCLC or RLIN member copy cataloging and recataloging of serials in English and Western European languages. In addition to an accredited MLS, requirements are: experience with serials; working knowledge of cataloging principles and procedures including AACR2, LC subject headings and classification, and MARC tagging; good working knowledge of bibliographic and other reference tools; effec­ tive verbal and written communications skills; strong organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills; effective training skills; and read­ ing knowledge of two W estern European la nguages (one p re fe r­ ably G erm an). Tra in in g and su pe rviso ry experience, and e xpe ri­ ence in the use o f NOTIS and O CLC o r RLIN are d esirable. S alary ra n ge s: L ibrarian I: $ 30 ,0 0 0 -$ 3 9 ,0 0 0 ; L ibrarian II: $ 32,000- $43,200. Excellent benefits include assistance with University housing and tuition exemption for self and family. We are particularly interested in minority candidates for this position. Send resume, listing names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Kathleen M. Whiltshire, Director of Personnel, Box 35, Butler Library, C olum bia University, 535 West 114th St., New York, NY 10027. Cover letter should specify the title of position applied for. Applications received by September 30, 1992, will receive priority consideration. An affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Late Job Lisitngs DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY AND MEDIA SERVICES. Position: North Adams State College, currently positioning itself to become the premier premier public liberal arts college o f New England, invites nominations and applications for the position o f Director o f Library and Media Services. The college enrolls approximately 1,800 undergraduate students and a smaller number o f graduate students in education. The library collection includes about 170,000 monographic volumes, 500 journal subscrip­ tions, and an AV collection o f 5,000 items. There are 15 FTE staff members. Respon­ sibilities: The Director is expected to function effectively in a collective bargaining and shared governance environment. Must have ability to stimulate, develop, and evaluate a staff o f professional and support employees. Must provide leadership and make decisions with respect to library professional and administrative matters. The Direc­ tor is responsible for budgetary planning and administration. Qualifications: Position requires an MLS degree from an ALA-accredited institution and five years o f progres­ sively responsible administrative experience in academic libraries. Also requires an ability to work effectively with various constituencies, strong verbal and written communication skills, demonstrated leadership, managerial and supervisory skills, and a knowledge o f evolving technologies in library and media fields. A second advanced degree is desirable. Location and Environment: North Adams, located in the scenic Berkshires, is three hours from Boston and New York City, and one hour from Albany. The College is located near Tanglewood, Jacob’s Pillow, Clark Art Institiute, and numerous ski and winter recreational resorts. The area offers many opportunities for a variety o f outdoor activities. Nominations and applications should be sent to: Paul F. Tero, Chair, Search Committee for Director o f Library and Media Services, c/o Personnel Office, North Adams State College, North Adams, MA 01247. Applica­ tions should include a cover letter and vita with the names o f five references. Review of applications will begin on October 15,1992, and continue until the position is filled. Salary and benefits are competitive and commensurate with experience. North Adams State College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. DEAN OF LIBRARIES. The University o f Mississippi invites applications and nominations for Dean o f Libraries to assume responsibility for operation and develop­ ment o f library system consisting o f over 700,000 volumes and 7,000 periodical subscriptions; currently undergoing a $15,000,000 building expansion/renovation project. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; minimum o f five years o f administrative experience in academic libraries; record o f active participation in professional associa­ tions; knowledge o f collection development, special collections, technical and public services, bibliographic instruction, personnel management, library automation, pub­ lications; demonstrated competence in leadership and supervisory skills; budgetary experience; library endowment and development experience. Desirable: Ph.D. in library science or other discipline. Salary competitive, minimum $74,500. Send resume and names o f three references to: Gerald Walton, Academic Affairs, University o f Mississippi, University, MS 38677. Review o f applications begins November 16. The University o f Mississippi is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. PRESERVATION ADMINISTRATION INTERN, Sterling Memorial Library, Yale University. Eleven-month position. Responsibilities: surveys the condition o f collec­ tions; processes materials received through the Library’s basic preservation program; participates in administering grant-funded brittle book microfilming projects; under­ takes minor collections conservation actions; and completes other appropriate special 5 6 0 /C&RL News projects, based upon the intern’s experience and interests. Requires: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Knowledge o f preservation and conservation prac­ tices and techniques, as demonstrated through previous relevant experience, and/or successful completion o f a formal program in the preservation o f library and archival materials preferred. Experience in a research library or organization preferred. Fam iliarity with the preservation o f nonbook materials desirable. Salary: $30,000. Rank, Librarian I. This is an eleven-m onth position. Benefits include 22 days vacation; 16 holiday, recess and personal days; and health care. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Applications received by October 31 will be given first consideration. To be assured o f consideration, please send letter o f application, resume, and names o f 3 references to: Diane Y. Turner, Director, Library Personnel Services, Yale Univer­ sity Library, P.O. Box 1603A Y ale Station, New Haven, CT 06520. An EEO/AA employer. COORDINATOR OF USER INSTRUCTION. Texas Tech University is seeking an individual to coordinate and evaluate a program o f user instruction with responsibili­ ties for planning and im plem enting user instruction activities, training program participants, and evaluating effectiveness o f individual user instruction activities and the U ser Instruction program. Qualifications: A LA-accredited M aster o f Library Science degree. A minim um o f two years experience in an academic library. Strong oral and w ritten comm unication skills. Commitment to the provision o f quality reference service and a strong interest in teaching. Preferred: Second master's, experience with electronic access systems and library automation. Salary and Benefits: Salary is a minim um o f $24,431 based on experience and qualifications, for a 12-month appoint­ ment. Benefits package includes 88% o f Social Security paid for first $16,500 o f salary; choice o f retirement programs, including TIAA-CREF; 14 state holidays; no state or local income tax. General inform ation: Texas Tech University, one o f five com prehen­ sive state universities in Texas, has an enrollm ent o f 25,000. Graduate offerings include 60 doctoral programs and there are schools o f law and medicine. The University is located in Lubbock (m etropolitan population is 224,000), a center for higher education, agriculture, health care, banking, and business. Located on the Texas High Plains, Lubbock enjoys a tem perate climate with 270 days o f sunshine annually. The library has 1.1 m illion volum es and a materials budget o f $2.1 million. Texas Tech is a federal regional depository for U.S. federal documents. Application Deadline: Applications received by 15 October, 1992, will be given first consideration. Send letter o f application, resume, and names and addresses o f three references to: M arian E. Ham pton, Assistant Director o f Libraries, Texas Tech University, Lubbock, TX 79409. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. E N V IS IO N IN G IN F O R M A T IO N by E D W A R D R. TUFTE W IN N E R OF 8 BOOK AWARDS 1991 Phi Beta Kappa Award in Science x ' í t George W ittenborn Memorial Award American Institute of Graphic Arts, 1991 Book Show Computer Press Association, Computer Book Award 1992 Instructional Development Award Best Book Design, 1990, National Association of Independent Publishers Association fo r Computing Machinery, SIGGRAPH A r t and Design Show Best Graphic Design, 1990, ID, Magazine o f International Design “ Irresistibly beautiful. 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