ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries October 1 9 9 2 /6 0 9 THE IACFDLISAESDS Deadlines: O rders fo r regular classified advertisem ents must reach the AC R L office on or before the second o f the month preceding publication of the issue (e.g., Septem ber 2 for the O ctober issue). Should this date fall on a w eekend 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. Rates: C lassified advertisem ents are $6.60 per line for institutions that are AC R L members, $8.40 for others. Late job notices are $15.95 per line for institutions that are ACRL m embers, $18.90 for others. Organizations subm itting ads will be charged according to their m em bership status. Dis­ play ad rates range from $295 to $565 based upon size. Please call for sizes and rates. Guidelines: For ads w hich list an application deadline, we suggest that date be no sooner than the 20th day o f the month in w hich the notice appears (e.g., O ctober 20 for the October issue). All jo b announcem ents should include a salary figure. Job announcem ents will be edited to exclude discrim inatory references. Applicants should be aware that the term s faculty rank and status vary in m eaning among institutions. Contact: 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 or (312) 280-2520; e-mail: U38398@UICVM.uic.edu. Policy: ALA policy requires th a t organizations recruiting through ALA publications or placem ent services com ply with ALA anti-discrim ination policies. Policy 54.3 states that “ALA is com m itted to equality of opportunity for all library em ploy­ ees or applicants for em ployment, 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 com ply with this policy. GRANTS G RANTS O FFE R E D . The S ocial S cie nce R esearch C o un cil (SSRC) and the A m e rica n C o un cil o f L ea rn ed S ocietie s (A C LS ) a nn o u n ce the availab ility o f a w ards o f $ 15 ,0 0 0 -$ 7 0 ,0 0 0 to u nive rsities a nd o th e r research lib ra rie s in th e U nited S ta te s fo r the purpo se o f m aking c u rre ntly unca talo g ue d m a terials in m a jo r lib ra ry co lle ctio n s a c c e s ­ sib le to users. R esearch m aterials e lig ible for in clu sion in th e program a re th o s e m a terials in th e v e rn acu la rs o f the te rrito rie s o f the fo rm e r Soviet Union and E aste rn E urop e a s cu rre ntly co nstitu te d . C ost- sh aring co m m itm en ts a re req uired and program su pp ort is s u b je ct to the a va ila b ility o f funds. Th e d eadline is D e ce m b e r 1, 1992. For in form atio n on a pp lica tio n p ro ced ures, plea se c o nta ct: J o in t C o m ­ m ittee on the Soviet Union and Its S ucc e ss or S ta te s, Social S cie nce R esearch C ouncil, 6 05 T h ird A ven u e, N e w York, N Y 10158; <212) 661-0280. POSITIONS OPEN A C Q U IS IT IO N S LIB R A R IA N , Ho llin s College, C re a tive a nd in no va ­ tive p ro fe ssio na l so ug ht to plan, im p le m e n t, and a d m in iste r an autom ated a cq u isitio n s p ro cess and m a n ag e a cce ss to g ove rn m e nt docu m e nts. Q ua lifica tio ns: A LA -a ccre dite d M LS , e xpe rie n ce in a c ­ q uisition s, autom ation, and p u b lish in g tre nd s. Salary: lo w 2 0s; in ­ clu de s full b en efit packa ge . Please send re su m e and the nam es, a ddresses, and telep ho n e n u m b e rs o f th re e referen ces to: M arianne Koperniak, D irecto r o f P ersonnel, Hollins College, R oanoke, V A 24020. Position a vailab le im m ed ia tely. H o llin s C ollege is an equal op p o rtu n ity em ployer. A R C H IVIS T, Th e C la rke Historical Library, C entral M ichig a n U n ive r­ sity. R e spo n sib ilitie s: T h e a rchivist, w o rkin g u n d e rth e d ire ctio n o f the d ire ctor of the CHL, w ill be responsible fo r a ppraising, a rranging, and de scrib in g a w id e -ra ng in g b ody o f h istorical records h ou sed in the C H L . Th e records p rim a rily d o cu m e n t th e history o f M ichigan. The C la rke H istorical L ibrary co n ce n tra te s on d o cu m e ntin g th e history o f M ichig a n a nd the O ld N o rth w est T erritory. R equired Q ualifications: M LS from an A LA -a ccre dite d institutio n and fo rm a l tra in in g in archival the o ry and p ractice. P referred Q ua lifica tio ns: one o r m ore years p rofessional e xpe rie n ce w o rkin g in a n a rchives, e xpe rie n ce with cre a ting M ARC A M C records, e xp e rie n ce using m a jo r bib liog ra p hic utilitie s, MA in history o r re la ted d egree, kn ow ledge o f M ichigan h istory, and d em on strate d w ritte n and verbal co m m u nicatio n skills. S alary and F ringe b en efits: Position is an ongoing, tw e lve-m o nth appointm e n t. M inim um sa lary o f $ 27 ,00 0 is co m m e nsu ra te w ith qualification. E xcellen t frin g e b e n efit p ackage. T c a pp ly send le tte r of application, resum e, and nam es, title s, add re sses, and telep ho n e n um be rs o f th re e re ferences to C h airperson, S e le ctio n Com m ittee, 2 0 7 P ark Library, Central M ichigan University, M o u nt P leasant, Ml 48859. Position a vailab le Ja nu ary 1993. A p p lica tio ns w ill be ac­ cepted until th e positio n is fille d . R e vie w o f a p p lica tio n s w ill begin O cto b e r 15. Centra! M ichig a n U n ive rsity (A A /E O in stitutio n) e n co u r­ a g e s d ive rsity and re so lves to p ro vid e e q u a l o pp ortun ity regardless o f race, sex, disability, se xua l o rie nta tion , or o th e r irrelevant criteria. C M U is a state in stitutio n w ith a n e nro llm e n t o f 1 6,000 on-cam p u s stud e nts a nd an o ff-ca m p u s co n stitu e n cy o f a bo ut 12,000 students. A S S IS T A N T HEAD, S PE C IA L C O LLE C TIO N S LIB R A R Y, U niver­ sity o f M ichigan. Duties: a ssists in adm inistratio n o f S pecial C o lle c­ tio n s Library. Plans, im p le m e nts, and e va lu a te s se rvice policies and p rocedures. Initiates g ra nt proposals, oversees im plem entation of c o lle ction d e ve lo pm en t policy, a nd c o ordin a te s o utreach p rogram s. A cts as cu ra to r fo r e ith e r literature, d ra m a, a nd gen eral h um anities co lle ctio n s o r h istory o f scie n ce a nd te ch n o lo g y co lle ction s. C o ordi­ nate s e ve n ts and e xh ib itio n s in the unit. D e velop s pro gra m s of outreach and research s u p p o rt fo r sch o la rs and students. Sup e rvise s 3 .5 FTE p rofessional and 1.0 p a rap ro fe ssio n als. Q u a lifica tio ns: R e­ q uired : A LA -a ccre dite d M LS. S econd m a ster's deg re e o r significant advanced co u rsew o rk/re se arch in an a p p ro pria te a re a. Five ye ars o f pro fe ssio na l e xp e rie n ce in a re search lib ra ry w o rkin g w ith rare books, m a n uscripts, o r special co lle ctio n s. Strong o ra l and w ritte n co m m u ­ n icatio n skills. W o rking kn ow ledge o f French o r G erm an p lus o ne o f the se foreign la ng u ag e s: Italian, Latin, o r Spanish. Rank & S alary: S enior A ssociate L ibrarian rank. M inim um sa lary o f $ 3 2 ,00 0, d e p e n ­ dent on p re vio u s re le va n t e x pe rie n ce. A pp ly to : Lucy R. C ohen, L ibrary P erson ne l O ffice, 4 0 4 H a tche r G ra du a te L ibrary N orth, Uni­ versity ot M ichigan, Ann A rbor, Ml 4 8109-1205. A p p lica tio n d e a d ­ line: A p p lica tio n s re ceived by N o vem be r 2, 1992, w ill be g iven first co nsid e ra tion . T h e U n ive rsity o f M ichigan is a n on discrim ina tory, affirm a tive a ction em ployer. A S S IS T A N T LIB R A R IA N OR A S S O C IA TE LIB R A R IA N , A S S IS ­ T A N T HEAD O F PUBLIC S ER VIC E S , Lilly Library. U n de r supervision o f Head Of P u b lic se rvice s, a ssist in all a spe cts o f o pe ra tion s o f Lilly Library P ublic S ervices D epa rtm e n t, in clu din g : p roviding reference se rvice fo r L illy L ibrary rare books and special co lle ction s (printed— not m a n uscript); sch ed ulin g, plan n in g, p re pa rin g L illy L ibrary e xh ib i­ tio n s ; su p e rvising L illy L ibrary d uring se lecte d e ven in g a n d /o r w e ek­ end hours; a ssistin g w ith L illy L ibrary tou rs and n ee ds o f v isito rs to Library. Q u a lifica tio ns: R e qu ired : m aster's d eg re e from A L A -a ccre d ­ ited library school with so m e coursew o rk or e xpe rie n ce in rare books, a n a lytica l bibliog ra p hy, o r h isto ry o f printing; su bje ct e xpe rtise p e rti­ n e n t to L illy co lle c tio n s (e .g., E uropean o r A m e rica n h isto ry o r lite ra ture , h isto ry o f scie n ce and m edicine, E uropean o versea s e x ­ p a n sio n ); kn ow led g e o f F rench, G erm an, S panish, o r Latin; good written and oral co m m u nicatio n skills. Desired: e xpe rie n ce in library re feren ce work, a n d /o r a ntiq ua rian b ook trade; knowledge o f re fe r­ e n c e too ls related to rare books; kn ow led g e o f o r e xpe rie n ce in library e xhib itio n tech n iqu e s; a b ility to meet re sp on sib ilitie s and re q uire ­ m ents o f te n u re -tra ck appointm e n t, Salary negotiable, d ep en d en t upon e xp e rie n ce and q u a lifica tio ns, w ith m inim um salary o f $25,375 fo r a ssista n t; $30 ,82 5 fo r a ssocia te. C o n d itio n s a nd B enefits; L ibrar­ ians hold ten u re -tra ck a p p o in tm e n ts w ithin, system o f ranks a n a lo ­ g o u s to a nd m odeled o n th o s e o f te a ch in g fa cu lty; p articipa te in mailto:U38398@UICVM.uic.edu O ctober 1 9 9 2 / 6 1 1 system of faculty governance which includes Bloomington Faculty council and University Faculty Council. Within the University they serve on university committees and task forces; are eligible for sabbatical and other research leaves. Benefits include Blue Cross/ Blue shield, Major Medical insurance, TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity plan, group life insurance and liberal vacation and sick leave. To apply send letter of application, resume, names and address of four references to: Marilyn Shaver, Personnel Officer, Indiana University Libraries, Main Library C-201, Bloomington, IN 47405. Telephone: (812) 855-8196. Application reviews begins 10/15/92, continues until position is filled. EEO/AAE ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN, ASSISTANT ACQUISITIONS LIBRAR­ IAN, Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis (IUPUI). Available January 1, 1993. Will report to the Head of Acquisitions. Responsibilities will include day-to-day operation of automated acqui­ sitions, including establishing procedures, training, problem-solving, and monitoring appropriate paper and electronic information sources; maintaining communication with subject liaisons and library automa­ tion personnel regarding automated acquisitions procedures; assist­ ing with vendor approval plans, statistics, and special projects. Qualifications: Required: master’s or higher ALA-accredited degree. Minimum of one year experience in technical services, preferable in an academic library; knowledge of the book trade; excellent oral and written communication skills; familiarity with OCLC and the MARC formats; experience with automated library processing (preferably NOTIS) and with microcomputers; ability to meet the responsibilities and requirements for a tenure-track appointment. Preferred: knowl­ edge of one or more foreign languages. Salary: $25,375 minimum. Fringe Benefits: a month’s vacation; sick leave; choice of medical plans available; dental plan; group life insurance; and TIAA/CREF retirement/annuity plan. Librarians are eligible for sabbatical leave and other research support. Apply: Send letters of application, re­ sume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four (4) references to: Jean Gnat, Associate Director, University Libraries, IUPUI, 815 W. Michigan Street, Indianapolis, IN 46202-5163. Clos­ ing: Applications or nominations received by November 1,1992, will be guaranteed consideration. Position remains open until filled. IUPUI is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. ASSISTANT SERIALS/ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN, Saint Louis University, Pius XII Memorial Library. Duties: assist Head of Serials/ Acquisitions in planning and supervising monograph ordering and serials processing units. Direct and oversee daily operations of nine full-time plus part-time personnel. Monitor spending and fund ac­ counting for Library book, serial, and binding budgets. Reconcile fund accounting and provide budget reports as required. Coordinate acceptance and disposition of gift materials. Provide daily supervision of the monographic ordering and serials processing units. Train and supervise staff in use of MATSS acquisitions database, automated serials control systems, library catalogs, acquisitions tools, and other resources as applicable. Monitor spending and order activity of library materials budgets; prepare and distribute budget reports as required. Monitor performance of vendors and publishers. Consult with ven­ dors, faculty, and requestors in resolving problems. Provide public service at serials information desk on limited basis. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS. Previous experience in serials and or acquisi­ tions with increasing responsibility, preferably in automated environ­ ment in academic library. Reading knowledge of one foreign lan­ guage. Familiarity with bibliographic and book-trade tools, OCLC, AACR2. Commitment to professional growth. Experience with library vendors, knowledge of serials and book trades, and supervisory experience. Preferences: advanced subject degree. Working knowl­ edge of microcomputer applications, including word processing and spreadsheet softwares such as MS WORD and LOTUS 1-2-3. Rank/ Grade: Instructor or Assistant Professor rank equivalent, nontenure- track, twelve-month position. Salary: $24,000 minimum based on qualifications and experience. Attractive benefits including retire­ ment, health and life insurance programs, tuition remission, and vacation. Available: October 25, 1992, or as soon thereafter as possible. To apply: Send resume, including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references, by October 5, 1992, to: Serials/Acquisitions Librarian Search, Administrative Office, Pius XII Memorial Library, Saint Louis University, 3650 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108-3302. Saint Louis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, the handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply. CATALOGER. Assistant or Senior Assistant Librarian (twelve-month, tenure-track). Salary: minimum $23,400. Excellent benefits. Re­ quired: ALA-accredited MLS; working knowledge of AACR2, LC classification/LCSH, OCLC. Knowledge of local automated systems preferred. Position includes cataloging monographs and serials for input into OCLC and LS2000. Will participate in night/weekend public service rotation. Review begins on: November 2,1992. Send resume with cover letter and names of three reference to: Grace Jones, 301B Netzer Administration Building, State U n iversity College, Oneonta, NY 13820-4015. CIRCULATION DEPARTMENT HEAD. The University of Northern Iowa seeks a creative and dynamic, service-oriented librarian to become Head of the Circulation Department. The Department Head manages the Library’s circulation desk, photocopy center, stacks maintenance, reserves, interlibrary loan, and microform services; is responsible for building safety and security during the 106 hours/week that the library if open, and supervises 14 staff members (11.5 FTE) and 18.5 students assistant FTE. The Circulation Department is one of three department in the Access Services Division (which includes Acquisitions and Cataloging). The Circulation Department Head, in cooperation with the Assistant Director of Access Services, is respon­ sible for the continuing development of the online circulation system; is a member of the Library Administrative Council; and works closely with other department heads to plan, implement, and coordinate library programs and policies. Requirements: ALA-accredited master’s Salary guide Listed below are the latest minimum starting figures recom­ mended by state library associations and the North Carolina State Library for Professional library posts in these states. These recommendations are intended for governmental agencies that employ librarians. The recommendations are advisory only, and ALA has not adopted recommendations for minimum salaries. For information on librarian salaries, job seekers and employers should consider these recommended minimums, as well as other salary surveys (such as the survey in the October 15,1989, issue of Library Journal, the ALA Survey o f Librarian Salaries, the annual ARL Salary Survey, or the annual CUPA Administrative Compensation Survey) when evaluating professional vacancies. For more information, contact the ALA Office for Library Person­ nel Resources. C o n n ec ticu t $28,900 D e la w a re $22,500+ lllinois $26,200# Indiana varie s* Iow a $21,588 L o uisiana $22,000 M aine varie s* M assachu setts $27,554* N ew J e rs e y $24,200 N ew Y o rk varies* N orth C a ro lin a $22,491 O h io $20,024 P enn sylvan ia $23,700* R h o d e Islan d $26,500 S o u th C a ro lin a v arie s* S o u th D ako ta $20,000 Texas $25,000 V e rm o n t $22,500 W e s t V irg in ia $22,000 W isco ns in $25,830 *Rather than establish one statewide salary minimum, some state associations have adopted a formula based on such variables as comparable salaries for public school teachers in each community or the grade level of a professional librarian post. In these cases, you may wish to contact the state association for minimum salary information. +Salary minimums for public librarians only. #Option for local formula Associate University Librarian for Automation and Technical Services Plans and adm inisters technolog y services w ithin the m ain library and is responsible fo r the autom ation program system -wide. Participates in cam p us­ w ide planning fo r enhanced use of technolog y and telecom m unication; serves as prim ary liaison to c am p us Inform ation T ech no lo g y staff. M anages technical services and system s operations through 3 departm ent heads, 8 professionals and 30 staff m em bers. A d m in isters the current NOTIS and Faxon system s for all U niversity L ibraries and im plem ents future autom ation projects. Provides leadership in planning for effective use of new techno lo g y and telecom m unication opportunities. Participates in general library adm inistration through planning, goal setting, budgeting, and com m ittee service. Requires an ALA-accredited M L S with a m inim um of 5 years' progressively responsible adm inistrative experience in an academ ic library. Com prehensive know ledge of technical services and a strong background in telecom m unications and university com p uter applications; dem onstrated ability in the im plem entation and m anagem ent o f autom ated library system s. Excellent com m u nication skills, evidence o f successful project m anagem ent, ability to w ork in an innovative dynam ic environm ent; and a strong com m itm ent to pu blic services and staff developm ent are also required. Experience at the departm ent level in technical services is stron gly preferred. Evidence of active contribution to the library profession is highly desirable. Salary: $43,700+, depending on qualifications. Boston College, a co-educational Je su it U niversity of 9,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate and professional students, is com m itted to the ideal of excellence and service to others. Benefits include tw enty-tw o days' vacation, tuition rem ission, and a w ide range of insurance program s. A p p lica tio n s received before N ovem ber 20,1992, w ill receive first consideration. To apply, send tw o copies of both a resum e and cover letter along w ith the nam es and telephone num bers of three references to: Richard Jefferson, Director of Employee Relations, Department of Human Resources, Boston College, More Hall 315, Chestnut Hill, M A 02167. An Equal O pportunity/Affirm ative A ctio n Em ployer. BOSTON COLLEGE A Jesuit University O ctober 1 9 9 2 / 6 1 3 REFERENCE LIB R A R IA N / SELECTOR - Docum ents The University of Connecticut Libraries U n de r th e general d ire c tio n o f th e Head, Research and In fo rm a tio n Services, th is an­ ticip ated p o sitio n provides leadership fo r th e library's do cum e nts programs fo r the U nited States and C o nn ecticut. Includes selection, m aintainin g relationships w ith d e p o sitin g agencies, and serving as th e library's expert in U.S. and C o n n e cticu t docum ents. Is also responsible fo r de veloping and im p le m e n tin g services based on ele ctro n ic governm ent publicatio ns. As a Reference Librarian/Selector, provide reference service, in c lu d in g assisting users w ith an extensive c o lle ctio n o f CD-ROMs and o n lin e services. Some evening and weekend hours are required. Teaches library classes, creates guides and bibliographies, and serves as a liaison to the Political Science Department, in cluding selecting materials fo r th e reference and general collections. Required: ALA-accredited MLS and experience w ith and know ledge o f U.S. govern­ m ent docum ents; know ledge o f m icro co m p u te r ap plicatio ns in libraries; excellent co m m u n ica tio n s skills; a b ility to w o rk w ith diverse users and staff in a changing en­ vironm ent. Desired: At least three years' relevant post-MLS academic library experience in a reference or do cum e nts p o sitio n ; reading know ledge o f a m odern foreign language; graduate study o th e r than th e MLS; know ledge o f th e in fo rm a tio n needs o f Political Science fa cu lty and students. A p p o in tm e n t level and salary w ill be com m ensurate w ith experience and q u a lific a ­ tions (e.g., Librarian II $31,800 to $40,054, Librarian III $36,583 to $49,387). To apply, please send a letter of application, resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers o f three professional references to: Brinley Franklin, Associate Director for Administrative Services, University o f Connecticut Libraries, Box U-5A, Storrs, CT 06269-1005. The Search Committee w ill begin screening applications on O ctober 30, 1992 and w ill continue u n til the position is fille d . The University o f Connecticut actively solicits applications from minorities, women, and people w ith disabilities. (Search #3A60) degree in library science and a second master’s degree or doctorate. Minimum of five years’ post-MLS experience in an academic or research library, with a minimum of three years relevant experience in circulation, interlibrary loan, or reserve services. Previous experi­ ence must have included management of a multiperson library unit and direct supervision of staff. Also required are a thorough knowl­ edge of circulation operations and emerging trends in access services within academic libraries; a proven record of a strong commitment to public service and excellent communication skills; and proven com­ petencies in planning, leadership, and creative problem-solving. The successful candidate must be able to provide strong leadership in motivating, developing, and working harmoniously with departmental staff. A record of professional involvement and scholarly activity is required for tenure. Preferred: experience with an automated system (particularly with a circulation module of an integrated system); familiarity with interlibrary loan policies and procedures, with resource sharing programs, and with microforms services. Salary: $40,000- $45,000 range, with comprehensive benefits, including TIAA/CREF. Rank commensurate with credentials and experience; full-time, ten­ ure-track; position available now. UNI is a comprehensive, rapidly growing university with an enrollment of 13,5000. It is located in a metropolitan area of 150,000 offering a high quality of life and a low cost of living. The Donald O. Rod Library has a collection of 719,000 volumes, over 500,000 microforms, and 250,000 documents. There are 58.5 staff members (FTE) and 36.5 student assistant FTE. The library’s Innovative Interfaces integrated system was implemented in 614 /C&RL News 1989. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until an appointment is made; applications received prior to October 26 will be given first consideration. Send letter of application, resume , and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Marilyn Mercado, Chair, Circulation Department Head Search Committee, Donald O. Rod Library, University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA 50614-3675. The University of Northern Iowa is an equal opportunity educator and employer with a comprehensive plan for Affirmative Action. COORDINATOR, REFERENCE/INFORMATION DESK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure-leading). Central Reference Services, starting January 4. 1. Daily supervision of the Reference/lnformation Desk, which includes the following: Reference/lnformation Desk duty (in­ cluding nights and weekends), desk scheduling, supervision of paraprofessionals and student assistants, and handling of reference correspondence. 2. Training of personnel assigned to desk duty. 3. Encourage the use of electronic reference services. 4. Reference collection development and maintenance. 5. Liaison with academic departments, depending upon education and/or experience and needs of the department. 6. Participate in library committees and task forces. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and a minimum of two years professional experience in an academic or research library. Degree or relevant experience in the humanities or social sciences. Excellent communication skills (oral and written) essential. Preferred: twelve-month in supervision, collection develop­ ment, online searching, reference in the humanities/social sciences. $26,000 minimum for a twelve-month contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Apply with full resume plus names and current addresses,/ telephone numbers of three references by November 15 to: Kent Hendrickson, 106 Love Library, U n iv e rs ity of N e bra ska -L in ­ c o ln , Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0410. The University of Ne­ braska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and Equal O pportunity and is respon­ sive to the needs of dual career couples. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to apply or in terview for this position, please call (402) 472-2526. DIRECTOR, LIBRARY/MEDIA CENTER. Twelve-month position. Requires: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; one year adminis­ trative experience in library direction or administration. Salary range: $56,316 - $68,592. Preference will be given to applications received by October 23. For application materials call: Human Resources, Palomar College (North San Diego County), (619) 744-1150, ext. 2247. EO/AAE. GOVERNMENT PUBLICATION REFERENCE/ELECTRONIC RE­ SOURCES LIBRARIAN. The University of Pittsburgh Hillman Library is seeking a creative, flexible, energetic librarian who possesses special knowledge of federal and U.N. government publications, who is committed to providing excellent public services, and is interested in working in a diverse university environment. Qualifications: an MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent. Experience in a reference service including government publication is required. U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States. Rank of appointment as a faculty librarian will be commensurate with qualifi­ cations. Salary: Negotiable, minimum $25,000. Comprehensive ben­ efits package. Applications must be received in writing, including three letters of recommendation, no late than November 15, 1992. Address reply to: Secretary, Search Committee, Government Publi­ cations Reference Librarian, 271 Hillman Library, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. HEAD—ACQUISITIONS/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT. La Salle University seeks a full-time Librarian to supervise all phases of its collection development program and to supervise all details of the ordering procedures for monographs from foreign and domestic vendors. Librarian formulates and develops collection policies and procedures; coordinates the efforts of the library faculty selectors in selecting materials for both the humanities and sciences; maintains close liaison with the teaching faculty and coordinates their collection development efforts. Responsibilities include reviewing existing col­ lections and coordinating retrospective buying; conducting collection evaluation using statistical analysis and resultant reports. This profes­ sional reports directly to the Director of Library Services and super­ vises 2 full-time support staff. Responsible for a $275,000 monograph budget, this position also supervises pre-order OCLC searching, bibliographic searching, ordering, and reception of all formats of materials. This position also is responsible for monitoring and report­ ing the status of library material funds and activities in a highly automated environment; monitors the effectiveness of library vendors and establishes standing order programs with a variety of vendors. Required Qualifications: Candidate must have an MLS from an ALA- accredited program; additional graduate degrep is preferred. Candi­ date with additional experience in Special Collections will receive preference. Candidates should have a record of 5 years experi­ ence in Acquisitions/Collection Development in academic librar­ ies. Selection will be based on evidence of ability to work effectively with faculty/staff; evidence of supervisory skills, effec­ tive oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of automated acquisitions procedures and systems. Position is available immediately. This is a recurrent twelve-month nontenure- track position. Librarians have faculty status but not rank and serve on all University faculty committees. Salary (mid 30s) is negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Gener­ ous benefits. Application deadline is October 26, 1992. Appli­ cants should submit a letter of application, resume, 3 names and addresses, of professional references to: Acquisitions Search Committee, Library Director’s Office, Connelly Library, La Salle U n iv e rs ity , Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199. EEO/AA employer; women and minorities are encouraged to apply. HEAD LIBRARIAN, Graduate School of Public and International Affairs/Economic Library. The University of Pittsburgh seeks a dy­ namic and creative librarian to lead the client-centered services of the GSPIA/Economics Library, a physically distinct unit within the Univer­ sity Library System specializing in the social sciences. This library services the entire University community but is the major information service point for the faculty and students of both the Graduate School of Public and International Affairs and the Department of Economics. This position participates in and directs all information services, collection development, library instruction, faculty liaison, and admin­ istrative services for this unit. Qualification required: master's degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited library school, research library experience, and U.S. citizenship or legal right to work in the United States. Salary commensurate with experience, minimum $27,000. Applications must be received in writing, including a resume and three letters of recommendation, no later than November 15, 1992. Address queries and/or reply to: Secretary, Search Committee, O ctober 1 9 9 2 / 6 1 5 Head GSPIAÆconomics Library, 271 Hillman Library, U n iversity of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA 15260. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. HEAD OF PUBLIC SERVICES. Seeking person with commitment to making difference in the library and in the intellectual lives of students, with team of 6 professionals, with an ability to contribute to a collegial atmosphere committed to quality. Overall responsibility for quality in all aspects of public services with direct responsibility for reference. Additional duties in BI, collection development, and online searching. Campus, 25 years old and growing, is located in Piedmont region, a rapidly growing, increasingly cosmopolitan area of upstate SC. Re­ quired: ALA-accredited MLS, at least 6 years progressively respon­ sible public services experience in an academic library, and demon­ stration of significant supervisory skills. Second master's highly desirable. Background and experience with business sources desir­ able. Twelve-month, tenure-track faculty appointment. $28,500 mini­ mum, d.o.q. Send letter of application, resume, and names and addresses, of at least 3 references (including at least one supervisor) by October 20, to: Julian W. Green, Dean of Library Services, University of South Carolina at Spartanburg, SC 29303. HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES, Hollins College. O pportunity to plan, develop, and adm inister an automated technical services division to include acquisitions, cataloging, document delivery, and serials. Some public service duties included in support of information technologies such as CD-ROM and m icrocomputer reference service and end-user training. Q ualifications: ALA- accredited MLS, experience in supervision, autom ation and one or more technical services operations. Salary: minimum high $20s; includes full benefit package. Please send resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: M arianne Koperniak, Director of Personnel, Hollins College, Roanoke, VA 24020. Positions available immediately. Hollins College is an equal opportunity employer. HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES, University of North Texas. The Head of Technical Services, a newly created position, has adminis­ trative responsibility for the cataloging, acquisitions, serials, and binding operations for the UNT Libraries. The Head will be responsible for the consolidation of two existing departments into a single unit. Current staffing consists of twelve librarians, seventeen classified staff, and five FTE student assistant. Duties include providing leader­ ship in all aspects of technical service planning for the relocation of the unit, program review and implementation, evaluation of personnel, and analysis of costs and efficiency of all technical operations. The Head works closely with other unit heads and the administration in establishing and carrying out the Libraries’ institutional mission. The required qualifications for the position include an ALA-accredited MLS or MIS, six or more years of professional experience at least three of which as head of a technical services unit; thorough understanding of all technical services activities; verbal and written communication skills; strong organizational and supervisory skills; experiences with automated library systems; knowledge of current developments in libraries and higher education; and a commitment to the virtual library concept. Desired qualifications include additional advanced degrees; knowledge of foreign languages; record of publications and involve­ ment in professional associations. Appointment will be at the rank of Librarian III or IV with a minimum salary of $40,000. Competitive benefits package; choice of state or optional retirement plans; no state income tax. The University of North Texas is a state-supported, comprehensive, doctoral-granting institution located in the Dallas/ Fort Worth metroplex. UNT, with a student enrollment of over 27,000, is the fourth largest university in the state. The Libraries have total collections of over 1.5 million volumes, a full-time staff of 112, and an operating budget over five million. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, vita, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references. Send documentation to: B. Donald Grose, Director of Libraries, University of North Texas, P.O. Box 5188, Denton, TX 76203. Screening of applicants will begin on November 2, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. UNT is an equal opportunity and affirm ative action employer and encourages the applications of women and minorities. LIBRARIAN, DATABASE LICENSING SERVICE REPRESENTA­ TIVE. The H. W. Wilson Company has an immediate opening for a REFERENCE LIBRARIAN The Arts & Sciences Library Tufts University T h e A rts & S ciences Library at T u fts U niversity is see kin g to fill th e po sitio n of R efe rence Librarian. R espo nsibilities: u n der the dire c tio n of th e H ead of R efe rence S ervices, p rovide general re fere nce at the R efe rence D esk, includ ing on e eve n in g pe r w e e k and p a rticipatio n in w e e k e n d rotation. P articipate in L ib ra ry ’s program of instruction and sha re in R efe rence S ervices plan ning . S up e rv is e R efe rence Library A ssistant. S erve as coo rd in a to r fo r the A rts & S ciences Library’s reference collectio n: coo rdina te selection re com m e nda tions, w eed ing, binding, and sp e cia l bib lio g ra p h ic pro je cts re la ted to the collection. P artici­ pate in the w o rk of Library c o m m ittee s. Q ua lific a tio n s : R equired: M LS fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d institu tion, o r eq uivalen t. E xperie nce in academ ic library reference. D em onstrated database searching skills, fam ilia rity w ith electronic inform ation re sources and te ch nolog ies. D em o nstra ted ab ility to w o rk w ith a w id e range of groups, including students, faculty, and c olle a g u e s. D em o nstra ted ab ility to co m m u n ica te e ffe c tiv e ly both verbally a nd in w riting. P referred: s u p e rv is o ry exp erien ce; e xp erien ce in biblio g ra p h ic instruction; reading k no w le dge of at least one fore ig n language; fa m ilia rity w ith U.S. g o v e rn m e n t pu blications. A p p o in tm e n tw ill be m ade com m ensu rate w ith exp erien ce and qu alification s. S end letter of application, resum e, and nam es a nd ad d re sse s o f th re e re fere nces to: Sonia Payne Arts & Sciences Library Tufts University Medford, MA 02155 S cree ning fo r this p o sitio n w ill begin on D ec e m b e r 1 ,1 9 9 2 , a nd w ill con tin u e until th e po sitio n is filled. T u fts U niversity is an equal o p portunity, a ffirm a tiv e action e m ployer. TWO POSITIONS SCIENCE/ENGINEERING LIBRARIANS The Johns Hopkins University Come join a dynamic library Tw o years ago the M ilton S. E isenho w er Library reorganized the w a y it de live rs the full range of reference and collection de velopm ent services to the aca dem ic com m unity, the new R esource Services de partm ent is com posed of subject specialists, each of w hom is responsib le fo r building close w orking relationships w ith the faculty and students in the handful of disciplines he or she serves. O ur com m itm ent to tra nsform atio n w ill be fe lt in three key w ays: a determ in ation to m ake this e xce lle nt research library an equally e x c e lle nttea ching library; a m a jo r rem odeling and program m atic reorientation of the library's service spaces; and progra m m a tic cha nges in serving the science /eng inee ring com m unity based on a study c on ducte d by King R esearch. The E isenhow er Library prizes energy, creativity, and professionalism and offers challenge, indepen­ dence, and v isibility to m em bers of its R esource S ervices team . R eso urce S ervices L ibrarian fo r S cien ce and Engineering R esou rce S ervice Libraria n fo r S cience a n d E ngineering. R esponsibilities: u nderstand the w ork of a group of assigned aca dem ic departm ents, and cultivate and m aintain close w orking relationships w ith the m em bers o f those d e partm ents; s ele c t m aterials to be added to the collection in assigned subject areas and m anage the m aterials budget fo r each subject; provide a varie ty of reference and research services to library patrons. S cien ce R eference C oo rd inator and R esource Services Librarian for S cien ce and Engineering S cience R efe rence C oordina tor a n d R esou rce S ervices Libraria n fo r S cience a n d E ngineering. The Science R eference c oo rdina tor w ill play a key role in the creation and d e live ry of effective service to the renow ned scientists and en ginee rs at Johns H opkins. R esponsibilities: coo rdina te the delivery of effective library service to the science /eng inee ring com m unity. C hair th e S cience Librarians G roup, building a coh eren t vision and shared understanding of a program of service. C oordinate all Science R eference activity. M anage the m aterials fund fo r S cience R eference. S erve as R esource Service librarian fo r a sm all group of assigned aca dem ic de partm ents: sam e re sponsibilities as the position above. Q ua lifica tion f o r both positions: M L S from an A LA -accredited library school required, and an advanced degree in a science o r engineering field o r eq uivalent experien ce strongly desired. T w o o r m ore y e a rs ’ experience in collection developm ent an d/or reference in a research library preferred. A bility to conduct sem inars a nd instructional program s in the use of the library and its resources. Reading k no w ledge of at least tw o foreign languages. W illin gness to w ork a flexible sche dule (including som e evening and w eekends) as part of a team . A dditional qu alification s fo r coo rdina tor position: dem onstrate d ability to design and im plem ent program s. D em onstrated le a d e rs h ip qualities. The hiring range for both positions is $30,000 - $36,900, de pending on education and experience. The search w ill rem ain active until the po sitions are filled. E xcellent benefits including life, health, and dental insurance, tuition plans fo r staff m em ber, spouse, and d e pend ent children. To apply send letter of application, resum e, and three letters of reference to: Edward Warfield The Johns Hopkins University Office of Human Resources Garland Hall - 1st floor Baltimore, MD 21218 The Johns Hopkins University is a n affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Smoke-free and drug-free. O ctober 1 9 9 2 / 6 1 7 ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR PUBLIC SERVICES Old Dominion University Library A s s is ta n t U niversity Libraria n fo r P ublic S ervices: p rovide cre a tive le a d e rs h ip in plan ning , de velopin g, and adm inistering all ph ases of public services for research and instructional program s. C om m unicate with fa c u lty an d stu d e n ts re gard ing lib ra ry ’s s e rvice s and colle c tio n s . R ep re se n t th e libra ry to ap prop riate s e g m e n ts of the larg er p rofession al com m u n ity . D ivision includ es a c c e s s service s, a rt an d m u sic branche s, g o v e rn m e n t p u blication s, an d re fere nce fun ctions. Q ua lific a tio n s : A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS. M inim um of 5 ye a rs pro g re s s iv e ly re sponsib le m a nagerial exp e rie n c e in a un ive rsity w ith research o rie n ta tio n ; broad fun c tio n a l exp erien ce. E vidence o f s ucce ss as a m a n a g e r and leader. U nde rstan ding of ac a d e m ic an d sch o la rly processes, of au to m a te d pu blic access s y s te m s an d libra ry ne tw orks, of c u rre n t d e v e lo p m e n ts in un iv e rs ity libra ries. E vidence of serio us co m m itm e n t to libra riansh ip throug h pe rsona l record of e d ucation al, scho la rly, and p rofession al a c h ie ve­ m ent. S tron g s e rv ic e orie ntatio n. S alary: $5 0 ,0 0 0 m inim um . S end letter, resum e, an d list of re fe re n c e s by N o v e m b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 2 , to: Jean A. Major, University Librarian Old Dominion University 405 University Library Norfolk, VA 23529-0256 (804) 683-4141 O ld D om inion U n ive rsity is an affirm a tiv e a ctio n, equal o p p o rtu n ity e m p lo y e r an d re quire s com p lia n c e w ith th e Im m igratio n R efo rm an d C ontrol A c t of 1986. POST-GRADUATE RESIDENCY IN LIBRARY AND INFORMATION SCIENCE SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION LIBRARIES T h e S m ith so n ia n Institution L ibrarie s (S IL) o ffe rs a po s tg ra d u a te re sid ency fo r on e year, be ginnin g F e b ru a ry 1 ,1 9 9 3 . T h e p rogra m is de s ig n e d to e n h a n c e th e cultu ral d iv e rs ity o f S IL staff an d e xte nd the re s id e n t’s form al ed uca tio n by providing pra ctica l pro fe s s io n a l w o rk exp e rie n c e in a re search library, tra ining ap pro p ria te fo r a be ginnin g profe ssio n a l, and e x p o s u re to b ib lio g ra p h ic re source s in the W as h in g to n , D.C., m e trop olitan area. T h e progra m is op en to lib ra rians/in form ation p rofession als w h o hold o r sho w e vide nce of th e im m in ent aw ard of a m aster's de gree from a library s cience program accredited by the A m erica n Library A ssociation. G ra d e and S alary: IS -141 0-9, $2 6 ,7 9 8 p e r annum . T h e p rogra m re ceives fu n d in g fro m the Ja m e s S m ith so n S ociety. F o r m ore info rm atio n a n d a p p lic a tio n fo rm s w rite to: Post-graduate Residency Smithsonian Institution Libraries NHB 24, Mail Stop 154 Washington, D.C. 20560 A p p lic a n ts w ill a ls o be re quire d to s u b m it a curric u lu m vitae, and an e s s a y e xp la ining his o r her inte rest in re se a rch libra ry o r m u seum libra ry w ork. D ea d lin e fo r ap plic a tio n s : N o v e m b e r 1 ,1 9 9 2 . T h e S m ith s o n ia n Institution is an equal op p o rtu n ity em ployer. 6 1 8 /C&RL News K A L A M A Z O O C O L L E G E Kalamazoo, Michigan DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES AND MEDIA SERVICES Kalam azoo College, a highly selective liberal arts college, seeks a creative, future-oriented director for its Upjohn Library. Located in s outhw est M ichigan, the c ultu rally rich K alam azoo m etropolitan area of 225,000 affords east access to Detroit, C hicago, and w oodland recreational opportunities. The C ollege’s innovative year-round undergraduate program interw eaves a traditional liberal arts curriculum with experiential education in local, national, and international settings. O ver 85 percent of Kalam azoo graduates have participated in foreign study program s in Europe, A frica, A sia, or Latin A m erica. The C ollege is am ong the nation's top 20 undergraduate program s tha t produce Ph.D. candidates. The library, w ith a c o lle c tio n of ove r 300,000 units of print and no nprint m edia and a full range of m edia and electronic reference services, provides the scholarly resources fo r an increasingly diverse patron base of 1260 students and 120 faculty. The fully integrated autom ation system from Innovative Interfaces, Inc. is Internet accessible. R esponsibilities of the director include: supervision of the library staff and service, the separately located m edia center, and the C ollege archives; selection, organization, and m aintenance of the collections; recruitm ent and tra ining of a staff of 13.5 FTE; ad vocacy fo r the library w ith faculty, adm inistration, and the w id e r com m unity. The dire ctor will a lso be expected to en gage the services and resources of the library in an ongoing institutional com m itm en tto racial, ethnic, and gender understanding. The library dire ctor has facu lty status and reports to the P rovost. S alary fo r the tw elve-m on th contract is highly com petitive and depends upon qualifications and experience. The successful candidate must have an A LA -accredited MLS w ith several years of adm inistrative experience in an academ ic library; substantial experience w ith online public access catalogs and e lectronic inform ation resources; strong interpersonal skills, a strong service orientation, and dem onstrated understanding of the role of library and m edia services in a sm all, independent liberal arts college. A pplications should include a letter of application tha t includes a s tatem en t of philosophy and goals, a c o m p le te resum e, and three letters of references. R eview of applications and nom inations will begin on O cto ber 20 and c on tinue until an ap pointm ent is m ade. P lease send all correspondence to: Marilyn J. La Plante Kalamazoo College Kalamazoo, Ml 49006 An equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. A pplicatio n from m inority can didate s are especially encouraged. librarian with library sales experience to assist in the marketing of its tape service. Requirements include an ALA-accredited MLS and knowledge of mainframe and PC environments. Travel at least 50 percent of the time. Competitive salary and excellent benefits includ­ ing 4 weeks vacation. Send resume and salary history to: Vice President, Personnel Administration, The H. W. W ilson Company, 950 University Avenue, Bronx, NY 10452. PROCESSING ARCHIVIST, University of Georgia Libraries. Duties: The Richard B. Russell Memorial Library is a department within the University of Georgia Libraries which reports to the Director of Libraries and which functions as a center for the study of recent Georgia politics in both the state and the nation. Although the papers of the U.S. Senator Richard B. Russell are the cornerstone of the Library, acquisitions include the papers of other twentieth century political figures such as former U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The Russell Library staff consists of the department head, two archivists, and two other staff and is responsible for the acquisition, preservation, and processing of permanent historical records accord­ ing to archival standards and procedures and for providing reference assistance to a variety of patrons. The Processing Archivist is a member of the Libraries' faculty and reports to the head of the Russell Library. Qualifications: master’s degree and ACA archival certification (we will accept applications from individuals who plan to take the September 1992, certification examination) or ALA-accredited MLS with archival concentration, preferably with two years experience in an archival setting; strong organizational ability; working knowledge of historical research methodology and experience with standard biblio­ graphic tools; effective oral and written communication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with cowork­ ers, donors, and patrons; experience with computer applications for archival collections desired; previous supervisory experience de­ sired. Benefits: Standard benefits package includes life, health, and disability insurance and mandatory participation in the state or optional retirement system, and 21 days annual leave, plus 12 paid holidays. Salary minimum: $22,800. Adjustments may be made commensurate with experience. Application Procedure: Send letter of application by November 6,1992, including a resume and the names O ctober 1 9 9 2 / 6 1 9 of three references to: Florence E. King, Personnel Librarian, Univer­ sity of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA 30602. This position will be filled only if suitable applicants are found. An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. As part of a team, provides reference, bibliographic instruction, and online services. Manages CD-ROM and online reference services. Acts as Collection Development Liaison to academic department(s). Participates In committee work. Some evening and weekend hours. Qualification: seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, and flexible professional with a demonstrated commitment to user services. ALA-accredited MLS with a minimum of five years experience with Information services in a library. Subject background in Arts, Humanities, or Social Sciences. Initiative to identify and implement improved systems and services. Working knowledge of PCs, CD-ROMS, and search systems software. Preferred: experi­ ence with LANs and microcomputer applications; facility in a non- European language; experience in a multicultural environment; famil­ iarity with Internet. Salary: $30,000 minimum and benefits. Occidental College is a highly selective, multicultural liberal arts college situated in a culturally enriched urban environment. Send letter of application, resume, and name, address, telephone/fax number of three profes­ sional references to: Jacquelyn McCoy, College Librarian, Occiden­ tal College Library, 1600 Campus Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90041. Tel. (213) 259-2671; Fax (213) 341-4991. Review of applications begins Nov. 2, 1992, with employment beginning Jan. 1993. AA/EOE. SCIENCE INFORMATION SPECIALIST. Carnegie Mellon University Libraries seeks a creative, innovative librarian for the Engineering and Science Library. The successful candidate will be able to work comfortably in a highly computer-intensive environment and to pro­ vide input into the application of new information technologies for science library services. The Engineering and Science Library serves primarily the Carnegie Institute of Technology (Engineering disci­ plines), School of Computer Sciences, Departments of Mathematics, Physics, and several scientific research centers, Reporting to the Head, E&S Library, responsibilities include reference service (refer­ ence desk 14 hours/week with rotating nights and weekends) and database searching; departmental liaison and collection develop­ ment in chemical engineering, materials science engineering, and mechanical engineering; supervision of E&S resource sharing activi­ ties: ILL, JADS (Journal Article Delivery Service), inter-institutional courier service, and PLAID (Professional Library Access Information Delivery— a fee-based information service for business and industry); participation in library outreach programs, including classroom library instruction. All librarians are expected to demonstrate continued professional development and to serve on University Libraries com­ mittees. Qualifications required are MLS (ALA-accredited); academic sci/tech library experience and/or a degree in engineering, one of the physical sciences, or mathematics; effective reference, instructional, and bibliographic skills; experience using automated systems (in­ cluding database searching, CD-ROMs and office automation); dem­ onstrated excellent interpersonal and communications skills; ability to work well in individual as well as team situations. Additional graduate degree in a sci/tech field is preferred. Salary is negotiable from $23,500 minimum, depending upon qualifications and experience. Standard university library benefits. Application review will begin November 1,1992. Send latter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: Carnegie Mellon University Libraries, Head, Administrative Services, 4825 Frew Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15213- 3890. CMU is an AA/EEO Employer. Applications of minorities and women are particularly encouraged. SENIOR CATALOG LIBRARIAN, Pius XII Memorial Library, Saint Louis University. Duties: perform original and complex adaptive cataloging for English and foreign language materials according to AACR2-R, LCRI, LCSH, and LC classification. Under direction of Department Head, coordinate original cataloging workflow including training catalogers and implementing national standards and author­ ity control. Participate in reclassification and retrospective conversion projects. Communicate effectively current national cataloging prac­ tices. Participate in planning and implementing integrated library system. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS. Four years successful professional cataloging experience, including original cataloging and authority control, experience in use of OCLC or other major biblio­ graphic utility, working knowledge of at least two European lan­ guages, effective oral and written communication skills, and demon­ strated commitment to professional growth. Preferences: working knowledge of Latin, experience with integrated library system, ad­ vanced subject degree. Rank/Grade: Assistant or Associate Profes­ sor rank equivalent, nontenure-track, twelve-month position. Salary: $27,000 minimum based on qualifications and experience. Attractive DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES Clayton State College Senior college serving the south metropolitan Atlanta area seeks an individual to manage all aspects of library services. The library, composed of public services, technical services, and media services, has a staff of 20. A master's degree in library science from an ALA-accredited program is required with an additional graduate degree desirable. Applicants must have a minimum of five years successful experience in library administration and management. Experience with computer-based library automation is also required with knowledge of instructional technology desired. Fiscal year salary is from $45,000 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Send letter of application, resume with names and telephone numbers of at least three references, and a one-page statement outlining your philosophy of the role of technology in an academic environment no later than November 30,1992 to: Dr. Elliott W. McElroy Vice President for Academic Affairs Clayton State College P.O. Box 285 Morrow, GA 30260 G eorgia is an o p en records state. A A /E E O I THREE POSITIONS Temple University Libraries Lib rarian , A m b ler C am p u s Library. S upe rvises th e access s ervice op eratio n of a branch library s ervin g th e A m b le r C am p us. O versees th e d a ily op e ra tio n s of th e circ u la tio n unit, the re serve unit, the intralib ra ry/in te rlib ra ry loan unit, and the L ibrary M e dia C enter. P rovides p rofession al service s, including re fere nce an d info rm atio n services, collectio n d e velopm ent, and libra ry instruction. C ontribute s to the fo rm u la tio n an d c oo rdina tion of po licie s and procedu res. In a d dition to qu alifica tio n s listed below , exp e rie n c e in library acce ss s e rvice s o r re la ted areas is re quired. E xperie nce w ith o n lin e library system s and office au tom a tion tech n o lo g y high de sirable . S alary: $2 4,50 0 m inim um . A ddress c o rrespo nde nce to: Lin d a C otilla, ad dress below . A u to m atio n P ro jects/C atalo g L ib rarian. A ssists in the p lan ning and im ple m en tation of activities for e n hancin g and enlarging th e a u tom a ted bib lio g ra p h ic and o th e r info rm atio n re source s of the Libraries, including perform ing technical analysis and designing of proposed projects. O versees the im plem entation of ass ig n e d projects. P erform s o rig inal cata loging , and revises c ata loging and asso cia ted w o rk of oth er staff in de sig n a te d area. In ad ditio n to qu alifica tio n s listed below , k no w le dge an d e xp erien ce w ith an alyzing/d esignin g, im ple m en ting, and m a intaining a u tom a ted d a ta b a s e s is preferred. K now led ge of A A C R 2, LC S H , LC classific a tio n , U S M A R C form ats, stan dards fo r bib lio g ra p h ic d e scription and citation fo rm s an d fa m ilia rity w ith R LIN, O C LC , o r eq u iv a le n t bib lio g ra p h ic s ystem are re quired. F a m iliarity w ith inte grated library system s, G ea c p referred. C ata lo ging e xp erien ce (p rofe ssio nal o r s e n io r p a ra p ro fe s ­ siona l level) stro n g ly preferred. K now led ge of foreign lang uag es highly de sirable . S alary: $24,500 m inim um . A ddress c orre s p o n d e n c e to: Laila El Zein, ad dress below . D o c u m en ts Librarian. P lans, im ple m en ts, and pe riodica lly re view s and re vise s c ollectio n d e v e lo p ­ m e nt policy fo r D ocum ents collectio ns. M o nitors u n it’s b u d g e t en c u m b ra n c e s and assists in preparing bu d g e t requests. E stablishes procedu res and s ta n d a rd s fo rth e acquisition, processing, and m aintenance of u n it’s c o llectio ns and ne cessary records. M a in tains up -to-date procedu re m anuals. S elects and w eeds D ocum ents colle ctio n in a cco rdan ce w ith e sta blished policy. S e rv e s at least 12 hours a w e e k at the B usiness/G overnm e nt D ocum ents R eference D esk. In addition to q u a lific a tio n s listed below , broad social s c ie n c e o r political s cience ba ckgrou nd preferred. M inim um 2 y e a rs ’ profession al e xp erien ce in an ac a d e m ic o r research libra ry including sub stantia l go ve rn m e n t d o cum en ts re sponsib ilitie s. Broad kno w l­ ed ge of re fere nce s o u rce s a n d research stra tegie s re quired; on lin e/C D -R O M sea rching and c ollection d e v e lo p m e n t e xp erien ce d e sirable ; w orkin g k no w le dge o f m icro com p uters. S alary; $ 2 7,00 0 m inim um . A ddress corre s p o n d e n c e to: M a rtha H enderson, ad dress below . T h re e po sitio ns: Q ua lifica tions: M LS fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d libra ry s chool. D em o nstra ted oral and w ritte n c o m m unica tion skills, exce lle n t inte rpersona l s kills a nd s tro ng s ervice o rie ntatio n are essential. A bility to sup ervise and dire ct w ork of staff. S alary: All positions are ten -m o nth ap pointm ents; salaries m ay be h igh er d e pend ing on qu alific a tio n s and exp erien ce. A ddition al m o nth m ay be re quire d fo r ann added 9.6 pe rc e n t of an nual salary. Fringe be n e fits include health, d e ntal, an d life insurance ; tuitio n rem ission; TIA A /C R E F . A pp lic a tio n p rocedure: S end lette r a d dressin g all qu alific a tio n s stated above, resum e, and nam es of th re e re fere nces to: Chair (named above) Search Committee C/O Administrative Services Department Paley Library 017-00 Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 R eview of ap plica tio n s w ill begin O c to b e r 3 1 ,1 9 9 2 , and c on tin u e until po sitio ns are filled. A n A A /E O em ployer. O ctober 1 9 9 2 / 6 2 1 benefits including retirement, health and life insurance programs, tuition remission, and vacation. Available: Application deadline Octo­ ber 25,1992, with position to be filled as soon thereafter as possible. To Apply: Send resume and letter of application including names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: Administrative Office 200, Senior Catalog Librarian Search, Pius XII Memorial Library, Saint Louis University, 3650 Lindell Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63108-3302. Saint Louis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, the handi­ capped, and veterans are encouraged to apply. SERIALS ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN, A ssista nt P rofessor (ten­ ure-leading). Acquisitions Department, starting January 4. Under the general direction of the head of acquisitions, responsibilities include (1) managing the Serial Records Section, including record mainte­ nance for a collection of approximately 19,000 current serial titles utilizing Innopac; (2) providing leadership in planning and managing serial acquisition operations, including the expenditure of a serials budget of $2 million; (3) monitoring and selecting serial vendors; (4) hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating a staff of 5 F.T.E.; (5) managing the department in the absence of the chair; (6) serving as liaison to other members of the library staff on matters concerning serial ordering and control. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; two years professional experience in a serials or acquisitions department of an academic library or a large research library. Preferred: an understanding of serials management and the critical issues in the field; knowledge of the rudiments of AACR2 cataloging rules and MARC records and formats; strong supervisory experience; well-developed written and oral communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills; experience with an online integrated library system, preferably the Innovative Interfaces Innopac system; familiarity with one or more languages, preferably Eastern European. $26,000 minimum for a twelve-month contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications of the successful appli­ cant. Apply with full resume plus names and current addresses,/ telephone numbers of three references by November 9 to: Kent Hendrickson, 106 Love Library, University of Nebraska-Lin­ coln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0410. The University of Ne­ braska-Lincoln is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and Equal O pportunity and is respon­ sive to the needs of dual career couples. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to apply or interview for this position, please call 402/472-2526. SERIALS CATALOGER, University of Michigan. Two-year term appointment. Duties: under the general direction of the head, Serials Cataloging Section, independently catalog serials within the Labadie Collection of moderate to high difficulty in all Western European languages. Perform successive title cataloging and other recataloging or online maintenance on titles of a complex nature. Solve cataloging problems referred by the Head of the Serials Cataloging Section. Assist in the training and supervision of project staff. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Two or three years of progressively advancing professional serials cataloging experience using AACR2 or AACR2 revised, preferably in a large academic library. Experience in original and successive cataloging, subject analysis, LC classifi­ cation, and authority work. Reading knowledge of at least 2 major Western European languages. Cataloging experience with net- RARE BOOKS CATALOG LIBRARIAN Washington University in St. Louis Olin Library System The O lin Library S ystem of W ashing ton U niversity in St. Louis is see kin g a tale nted and dynam ic individ ual to serve as Rare B ooks C ata lo g Librarian. T h e O lin L ibrary S ystem is engaged in a m u lti-year project of c om pleting and exp andin g its on lin e cata log including rare books and special collectio ns m aterials, a nd renovating a nd exp anding its facilities. T h e O lin Library S ystem con sists of a large central library and eight sate llite su b je c t libraries. T h e Rare B ooks C ata lo g Librarian pe rform s orig inal a nd a d aptive c ata loging of rare books and other printed m aterials; assists users of S pecial C ollections; supervises catalog m aintenance, shelving of printed m aterials, bookplating, processing and preparation of protective enclosures, and related activities. Salary: m inim um $2 3,31 6; com m e n s u ra te w ith qu alifica tio n s and experience. Required Q ualifications: M LS degree from A LA -accredited library school; academ ic library o requiva lent cata loging tra ining o r experien ce w ith A A C R 2 and LC classific a tio n ; rare book cata loging tra ining or exp erien ce; ab ility to w o rk w ith no n-E nglish lang uag es a nd no n-R om an alphabets. D esirable qu alifica­ tions: M A de g re e in th e hu m anitie s; archival and m a nuscrip t cata loging exp erien ce using A M C form at; w orkin g k no w le dge of O C LC and N O TIS o r o th e r au tom a ted syste m s ; re fere nce tra ining o r use r services exp erien ce; sup e rv is o ry exp erien ce; kno w le dge of preserva tion procedu res; kno w le dge of national and inte rnatio nal tre nds in b iblio grap hic description. For full c on sid era tion send a lette r of ap plication , resum e, and th re e letters o f re fere nce to: Human Resources Office Washington University Campus Box 1184 One Brookings Drive St. Louis, MO 63130-4899 P osition w ill rem ain open until filled. Initial re vie w of a p plication s w ill begin D ecem ber 15, 1992. E m ploym ent e ligib ility v e rifica tion required upon hire. W ashing ton U niversity is an e q ual o p portunity, a ffirm a tiv e action em ployer. 6 2 2 /C& RL News NOTIS CATALOGUER PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIAN POSITION (12 MONTHS) Kean College of New Jersey D escription: coordinate technical services planning and im plem entation fo r N O TIS and other library com puter inform ation system s. A dditional responsibilities: cataloging, reference (possible nights and/or w eekends), instruction in collection use, biblio grap hic assistance. Q ualifications: A LA -accredited MLS plus second m a s te r's in jo b -re le v a n t a re a .M in im u m five years professional library experience. Alternatives to second m a ste r’s: ABD status o r five additional years professional library experience. W orking know ledge of O C LC . Effective supervisory skills. Title: Librarian I, ten ure -tra ck as A ssistant Professor. Beginning salary: $35,090 - $40,356 depending upon background and experience. Application: C andidacy review begins S eptem ber 30, 1992, and con tinues until ap pointm ent m ade. Send resum e: names, addresses, telephone n um bers of three references to: Barbara Simpson Director of Library Services Kean College Morris Avenue Union, NJ 07083 Kean C ollege is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. LIBRARIAN Oliveira Lima Library The Catholic University of America Library: The C atholic U niversity of A m erica. O liveira Lim a Library, Librarian. The Library is a cen ter for research in Brazilian and P ortuguese history, literature, and culture from the colonial period to the early tw en tieth century. The prim ary responsibility of the Librarian w ill be to catalogue on O C LC the collection of m ore than fifty thousand volum es and m anuscripts. The Librarian also provides adm inistrative support to the C urator; assists in collection m anagem ent; and assists in organizing conferences, preparing exhibits, and w riting c ata logue s and grant proposals. Q ualifications: tw o years experience in special collections and/or a research library; w orking knowledge of A AC R 2 rules, O CLC, and MARC form ats; reading knowledge of S panish and P ortuguese; M A in history, literature, Latin A m erican S tudies, or related field desirable. S alary: $25,000 - $31,000 de pending on qualifications; starting date negotiable. Send application letter, vita, a nd nam es and addresses of three references to: Thomas Cohen Curator, Oliveira Lima Library The Catholic University of America Washington, DC 20064 R eview of applications w ill begin O cto ber 12 and c on tinue until the position is filled. The C atholic U niversity of A m erican is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. work-based or local automated bibliographic systems, preferably OCLC. Good interpersonal and oral/written communication skills. Rank/Salary/Application: Associate Librarian rank. Two-year term appointment. Minimum salary of $29,000. Apply to Lucy R. Cohen, Manager, Library Personnel Office, 404 Hatcher North, University of M ichigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1205. Applica­ tions received by October 23, 1992, will be given first consider­ ation. University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. TECHNICAL ARCHIVIST, University of Georgia Libraries. Duties: The Richard B. Russell Memorial Library is a department within the University of Georgia Libraries which reports to the Director of Libraries and which functions as a center for the study of recent O ctober 1 9 9 2 / 6 2 3 Georgia politics in both the state and the nation. Although the papers of the U.S. Senator Richard B. Russell are the cornerstone of the Library, acquisitions include the papers of other twentieth century political figures such as former U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk. The Russell Library staff consists of the department head, two archivists, and two other staff and is responsible for the acquisition, preservation, and processing of permanent historical records accord­ ing to archival standards and procedures and for providing reference assistance to a variety of patrons. The Technical Archivist is a member of the Libraries' faculty and reports to the head of the Russell Library. Qualifications: master’s degree and ACA archival certification (we will accept applications from individuals who plan to take the September 1992, certification examination) or ALA-accredited MLS with archival concentration, preferably with two years experience in an archival setting; experience with computer applications, preferably for archival collections, in an archival setting; working knowledge of historical research methodology and experience with standard bibliographic tools; strong organizational ability; effective oral and written commu­ nication skills; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with coworkers, donors, and patrons; knowledge of USMARC AMC and experience in working with IBM-compatible software, preferably WordPerfect and dBase, desirable. Benefits: Standard benefits package includes life, health, and disability insur­ ance and mandatory participation in the state or optional retirement system, and 21 days annual leave, plus 12 paid holidays. Salary minimum: $22,800. Adjustments may be made commensurate with experience. Application Procedure: Send letter of application by November 6, 1992, including a resume and the names of three references to: Florence E. King, Personnel Librarian, University of Georgia Libraries, Athens, GA 30602. This position will be filled only if suitable applicants are found. An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. U.S. DOCUMENTS/LIBRARY INSTRUCTION SPECIALIST, LSU Libraries. Reports to the head, Business Administration/Government Documents Department, and is responsible for bibliographic instruc- tion/training in the area of government information resources; training and evaluating the graduate assistants; detailed reference and re­ search assistance for government and business information; techni­ cal processing functions in the NOTIS online system. Required: ALA- accredited MLS degree; effective oral and written communication skills. Preferred: experience/training in library instruction or other teaching; graduate coursework and/or experience in government publications and/or business reference; well-developed interpersonal skills including the ability to work effectively with individuals or groups with diverse backgrounds and levels of interest; experience in using automated systems such as CD-ROM databases, online catalogs, or other bibliographic utilities; familiarity with microcomputer hardware and software. Salary: $23,000 minimum, based upon qualifications/ experience. To apply, send letter, vita, with names, addresses, telephone numbers of three references to: Caroline Wire, Search Committee, 295 Middleton Library, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA 70803. Preference given to application received by November 15, 1992. Late Job Listings DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES. Assumption College invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Library Services. The Position: The Director o f Library Services is responsible for the overall functioning o f the library and the media center, and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. He/she formulates and administers policies and regulations for all operations o f the library and has oversight responsibility for the media center, is responsible for. the automation of the library, and insures the effective delivery of electronic services. He/she is responsible overall for the acquisition and dissemination o f library materials, prepares the annual budget, and oversees expenditure o f funds. He/she promotes library resources and services to the college community. Qualifications: An earned doctorate is preferred. Minimum qualifications are an ALA-accredited MLS and a second master’s degree, substantial administrative experience, effective communication and interpersonal skills, experience with fiscal management, knowledge of and commit­ ment to innovative technology, and a record of professional achievement. Must be knowledgeable about issues in higher education and committed to the mission of a Catholic liberal arts college. The College: Assumption College, founded in 1904 and sponsored by the Augustinians o f the Assumption, is an independent, coeducational, Catholic liberal arts college with an undergraduate college that offers 23 majors in liberal arts and preprofessional programs. Graduate degrees are offered in five areas, and a variety of certificate and degree programs in Continuing Education are available. The D’Alzon Library, opened in 1988, currently houses a collection of more than 180,000 volumes and subscribes to approximately 1,150 journals. Also available are materials on microfilm, microfiche, and microcard. Access to other resources is available through local, regional, and national library networks. The college is located on a beautiful 150- acre campus in a residential section of Worcester. The city, the second largest in New England and located approximately one hour west o f Boston, boasts a consortium o f ten colleges and universities, an outstanding art museum and civic center, the American Antiquarian Society Library, and many other attractions. Application Procedure: Closing date for applications is November 6,1992. Starting date is negotiable. Salary, in the mid 40s, is commensurate with experience and qualifications and includes excellent fringe benefits. Applications should include a personal letter o f interest; a current resume; and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers o f at least three professional references. Correspondence should be addressed to: Mary Lou Anderson, 6 2 4 / C&RL News Dean o f Graduate Studies, and Continuing Education, Chair, Search Committee, Assumption College, 500 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01615-0005. Assumption College is an equal opportunity employer. MUSIC LIBRARIAN. Responsible for the operation o f the Amherst College Music Library, for music reference service, music collection development, and for the cataloging o f music materials. Reports to the Librarian o f the College for the admin­ istration o f the Music Library and to the Head o f Cataloging for music cataloging. Supervises one FTE support staff; also student assistants. Qualifications: MLS, 3-5 years o f experience cataloging scores and sound recordings, working knowledge of AACR2R and LC interpretations, OCLC, LC classification and authorities, and the ability to catalog foreign language materials. Bachelor’s Degree in music desirable. Salary: $27,000-$30,000. Application deadline is November 13, 1992. Submit letter of application, resume, and the names and addresses o f three references to: Willis Bridegam, Librarian, Amherst College, Amherst, M A 01002-5000. Amherst College is an AA/EEO employer and encourages women and minorities to apply. ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN: Mississippi State University Libraries seeks appli­ cations for an Acquisitions Librarian. ALA-accredited MLS degree and experience with automated systems required. W orking knowledge o f AACR2 and LC, demonstrated supervisory skills, effective oral and written communications skills, ability to interact effectively with faculty and colleagues necessary. Experience with automated acquisi­ tions system desired. Knowledge o f gifts and exchange procedures and experience with OCLC preferred. Position is one o f two FTE faculty reporting to Coordinator, Acqui­ sitions Services. Duties include participation in planning and implementation of policies and procedures for acquisitions and serial services. Assists with monographs/ serials acquisitions including pre-order searching, ordering, receiving, and approving invoices for payment. Direct responsibility for gifts and exchange unit. Trains and supervises small classified staff and student assistants. Faculty rank; privileges and responsibilities, tenure-track, 12-month appointment; retirement plan options includ­ ing state and/or other plans; comprehensive medical insurance coverage; 18 days annual leave; 12 days health care leave per year, plus most university holidays. Salary dependent on qualifications and/or experience. Instructor rank: $21,000-$23,000. Assistant Professor rank: $23,500-$25,750. Send by October 30, 1992, letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers o f three (3) work references to: Frances Coleman, Associate Director, Mississippi State University Libraries, P.O. Box 5408, Mississippi State, MS 39762. Applications received thereaf­ ter will be considered i f the position is still open. Mississippi State University is an AA/ EEO Employer. LIBRARY CATALOGER, SYSTEMS AND OPERATIONS DEPT., coordinator for bibliographic control (all formats). Responsibilities: Leadership, direction, documen­ tation, and training for a team o f librarians, staff, and students using OCLC and PALS in a highly automated environment for original and copy cataloging, retrospective conversion, and catalog maintenance. Required: MLS or equivalent from a library/ information science program accredited by the ALA, 2 years cataloging experience with increasing supervisory responsibility. The successful candidate will need experience with AACR2 rev., LC classification, LCSH, and multiple MARC formats. Preference for relevant experience and/or subject area degrees. FSU is a polytechnic university of 12,400 with programs ranging to doctorate degrees, situated in Big Rapids, a commu­ nity o f 15,000, 50 miles north o f Grand Rapids, Michigan’s second largest metropolitan area. The library has a staff o f ca. 75, budget o f over $2 million, and collections of ca. 1.5 million bibliographic units. Appt. at Asst. Prof, level; salary dependent on qualification (min. $28,000). Apply by 11/13/92 with letter, resume, and 3 references to: Rick Bearden, Timme Library, 901 S. State Street, Ferris State University, Big Rapids, MI 49307. Full job descriptions are available; call (616) 592-2055. FSU is an EO/AAE. The small customer. The small customer at Ballen. With some booksellers, a small answer all your questions. 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