ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries • W ho O w ns the M edia? by Benjamin M. Com- paine and others (Knowledge Industry, 1982, $45), is the revised and expanded second edition of T he C o n c e n tra tio n o f O w n e rsh ip in th e M ass C o m ­ m u n ica tio n s In d u stry. The book confirms that me­ dia ownership is widely dispersed, despite popular myths to the contrary. • T he Video Age: Television Technology and A p ­ plications in the 1980s (Knowledge Industry, 1982, $29.95) is a collection of essays dealing with the continuing improvements in television technology. One contributor, Mark Schubin, documents the many inventions and technical breakthroughs from video tape recorders to high-definition TV cameras that have changed the nature of television, and describes those developments still emerging from the laboratory or awaiting government ap­ proval. Classified Advertising D e a d lin e s : O rders for regular classified advertisem ents must reach the AC R L office on o r before the secon d of th e m onth p re ce d ­ in g pub lica tion of the issue (e.g. Se ptem ber 2 for th e O ctobe r issue). Late jo b listings will be acce p te d on a space-available basis after the second of the m onth. R a te s : Classified adve rtisem ents are $ 4.00 per line for AC RL m em bers, $ 5.00 for others. Late jo b notices are $10 .0 0 per line for m em bers, $ 12 .00 for others. O rganizations subm itting ads will be ch a rg e d a c co rd in g to their m em b ersh ip status. T e le p h o n e : All telep hone o rders shou ld be confirm ed by a writ­ ten o rder m ailed to AC R L h e a dquarte rs as soon as possible. O rders shou ld be a c co m p a n ie d by a typew ritten c o p y of the ad to be used in proofre ading . A n additional $10 will be ch a rg e d for ads taken over the pho ne (except late jo b notices or display ads). G u id e lin e s : For ads w h ich list an app lica tion deadline, that date m ust be no soon er than the last d a y of the m onth in w h ich the notice app ears (e.g., O ctobe r 31 for the O ctobe r issue). All jo b a n n ounce­ m ents shou ld in clude a salary figure. J o b ann ouncem ents will be edited to e xclu d e discrim inatory references. A p plicants should be aw are that the term s faculty ra n k and status vary in m eaning am ong institutions. J O B L IN E : Call (312) 944-6795 for la te-breaking jo b ads for aca­ d e m ic a nd research library positions. A p re-reco rde d sum m a ry of positions listed with the service is revised weekly; each Friday a new tape in clude s all ads receive d by 1:00 p.m . the previo us day. Each listing subm itted will be carried on the re co rd in g for tw o weeks. The charge for each tw o-w eek listing is $30 for A C R L m em b ers and $35 for non-m em bers. F a s t J o b L is t in g S e r v ic e : A special newsletter for th ose actively seeking positions. This service lists jo b postings receive d at AC RL h e a dquarte rs fo u r weeks before they app ear in C&RL News, as well as ads w h ich, because of narrow deadlines, will not ap p e a r in C&RL News. The cost of a six-m onth subscrip tion is $ 10 for A C R L m em ­ bers and $ 15 for non-m em bers. C o n t a c t: C lassified A d ve rtisin g D ep't, ACRL, A m erican Library Association, 5 0 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780. POSITIONS OPEN A C C E S S S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N . A rizona State University is seek­ in g a dynam ic, creative librarian to m anage Interlibrary Loan and M i­ croform s, tw o of the six units w ithin A ccess Services. The successful cand id a te will supervise 8 FTE a nd adh ere to a strict 5 0 % tim e split between the tw o units. Q ualifications: A L A -accre dited MLS; dem o n ­ strated c o m p e te n cy in m anage m ent and supervision, in clu d in g set­ ting objectives and priorities an d m a naging w orkflow ; in -depth e xpe­ rie n ce in b ib lio g ra p h ic v e rific a tio n in an a c a d e m ic o r research library; dem onstrated c o m p e te n cy in library pub lic service (prefera­ bly in in terlibrary loan and /or m icroform s); dem onstrated analytical ability; ability to w o rk well with a split assignm ent. Reference exp e ri­ ence in an a ca d e m ic or research library highly desirable. Salary: from $16,000, d e p e n d e n t on qualifications. To app ly, send state­ m ent of qualifications, curre nt resum e, and nam es and addresses of three recent references b y February 1 0 ,1 9 8 3 , to: C onsta nce Corey, Assistant U n iversity Librarian, H ayden Library, A rizona State Univer­ sity, Tem pe, A Z 85287. ASU is a com m itted equal opp ortunity, af­ firm ative action em ployer. A C Q U I S I T I O N S / S Y S T E M S C O O R D I N A T O R . R e sp o n sib le to H ead of T echnical Services for d e ve loping and m aintaining the Li­ b ra ry 's principal m ono g ra p h and serials collections; m a naging co l­ lection b ud get; m a naging daily ope ratio ns of A cq uisitions D epart­ m ent. Also responsible for a m ajor role in planning and im plem enting a future online in teg rated library system a nd other library autom ation projects. Supervises su p p o rt staff. The Libra ry's print collection num ­ bers 137,000 volum es, a nd last y e a r’s print collection expe nditures w ere $29 0,000. The L ib ra ry’s full-tim e staff of 30 serves the U n iver­ sity's M edical School, Nursing School, hospitals, a nd g radua te biom e dical program s. Q ualifications required: M LS d e g ree from A L A -accre dited library school; broad know led ge of technical ser­ vices, and prior exp e rie n ce at a professional level in lib ra ry acqu isi­ tions, prefera bly in a health sciences library; evidence of initiative, problem solving skills, and excellent com m u nicatio n skills, both orally and in writing. Desirable: know le d g e of system s analysis tech­ niques and pro g ra m m in g ; prior e xp e rience with library autom ation; M LS certification. Salary: $ 1 6 ,4 0 0 + d e p e n d in g upo n qualifications. Faculty app o in tm e n t a nd benefits. Send resum e to: Terry Thorkild- son, Director, The Claude M oore Health Sciences Library, Box 234, University of V irg inia M edical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908. EEO/AA. A S S IS T A N T A C Q U IS IT IO N S L IB R A R IA N . Assists in planning, co ordinating a nd supe rvising M o n o g ra p h ic A cq uisitions Division in a tw o m illion volum e library with annual acquisitions b u d g e t of $1.7 million. Division consists of 2 librarians and 12 staff FTE. Required: A L A -accre dited MLS; dem onstrated supervisory ability. Preferred- e xpe rience with autom ate d cataloging; fam iliarity with fore ign and dom estic b o o k trades a nd related b ib lio g ra p h ic tools; ability to w o rk effectively with faculty and staff; ability to analyze problem s and solve them ; know led ge of one o r m ore European la nguages; a second m aste r’s degree. Entry level position. Rank, Affiliate Librarian. Salary $14,000. Paid health in surance and retirem ent. 25 days vacation. Deadline date, Janu ary 3 1 ,1 9 8 3 . S end resum e nam ing three refer­ ences or placem ent add ress to: W inn M argetts, Library Personnel, University Libraries, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. Equal opp ortu n ity em ployer. A S S IS T A N T L A W L IB R A R IA N F O R T E C H N IC A L S E R V IC E S , University of M iam i School of Law. R esponsible for all phases of technical services ope ratio ns in the la w library, in cluding a cqu isi­ tions, cataloging, serials, loose-leaf filing, processing a nd binding. Supervises one professional, eight su p p o rt staff and tw o student as­ sistants. Q ualifications: M LS from an A L A -accre dited school and a m inim um of 2 or 3 years technical services expe rience in a law library or la rge a cad em ic library. A la w d e g ree m ay be substituted for part of the expe rience requirem ent. Tho rou gh know led ge of O C LC sys­ tem. Fam iliarity with O C LC acquisitions subsystem desirable. M ini­ m um salary $22 ,000 . Faculty rank (non-tenure). A va ila ble im m e d i­ ately. Send resum e, 3 references and salary requirem ents with letter of app lica tion by J a n u a ry 31, 1983, to. Kathryne B. Stokes, A cting Law Librarian, University of M iam i School of Law Library, PO Box 248087, Coral G ables, FL 33124. The University of M iam i is an af­ firm ative action, equ al opp ortu n ity em ployer. A S S O C IA T E D IR E C T O R . Responsible to Library D irector and shares reponsibility for adm inistration of the Library, in clu d in g m at­ ters relating to personnel, bud get, planning, pub lic relations, etc. The Library has a full-tim e staff of 30, in cluding 10 faculty. Total e x­ penditures, 1981/82, $97 6,000. A to p priority is acq u irin g and im ple­ m enting an autom ated system. Q ualifications required: M LS d eg ree from A L A -accre dited library school; at least six years öf pro g re s­ sively responsible professional library e xpe rience with som e e x p e ri­ ence in acad em ic m edica l center setting; evid e n ce of initiative, p ro b ­ lem solving skills, a nd excellent com m u nicatio n skills, both oral and written. Desirable: M LS certification, prior expe rience with lib ra ry au­ tom a tion a nd technical services. Salary: $ 26 ,000 + d e p e n d in g upon qualifications. Faculty app ointm ent a nd benefits. Send resum e with January 1983 / 21 the names of three references to: Terry Thork¡ldson, Director, The Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, Box 234, University of Vir­ ginia Medical Center, Charlottesville, VA 22908. EEO/AA. A U T H O R IT IE S L IB R A R IA N /C A T A L O G E R , Northwestern Univer­ sity Library. Using Northwestern’s automated system NOTIS (North­ western Online Total Integrated System), and under the supervision of the Head of Catalog Management, coordinates operations related to the online union authority files, such as training, conversion, qual­ ity control, input, etc. Participates in database maintenance, plan­ ning and operation, especially as relates to heading control. As time permits, but not to exceed half-time, performs original or complex copy cataloging, including adaptation of RLIN copy, or monographs in any Roman alphabet language on any subject. Cataloging is per­ form ed on NOTIS, using AACR2, LCSH, DDC19. Requirements: master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school; one or more years cataloging experience, including authority work, preferably in a research library utilizing an automated system; working knowledge of one or m ore modern foreign languages, preferably including Ger­ man or a Romance language. Salary: $16,0 0 0 -$ 1 8,800, depending upon years of experience and other qualifications. Send applica­ tions, including names of references, by February 1,1983, to: Lance Query, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern University Library, Evan­ ston, IL 60201. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. C A T A L O G E R . Begin February 1983. Responsibilities: original cata­ loging, edit OCLC copy, assist in establishing guidelines, proce- CHIEF LIBRARIAN AND CHAIRPERSON Brooklyn College (Search Reopened) Brooklyn College of CUNY is inviting applications for the position of Chief Librarian and Chair of the Department of the Library, effective September 1, 1983, or sooner. The Chief Librarian and Chair reports directly to the Associate Provost and will maintain a close working relationship with all administrative and aca­ demic offices. Applicants should have demonstrated leader­ ship experience in budget and personnel, collec­ tion development, understanding of technological developments, ability to work in a large academic library setting with varied operations and services, with all constituencies of the college and the higher education community in the development and im­ plementation of innovative programs. The Library houses 800,000 volumes, has a professional staff of 30, and services a student population of 16,000. Minimum qualifications include a master's de­ gree from an accredited library school and Ph.D. (or second master's degree). Appointment at the rank of full professor; salary negotiable within range of $35,000 to $50,000, commensurate with qualifi­ cations. Applications and nominations by January 31, 1983, to: Mordecai L. Gabriel Associate Provost Brooklyn College of CUNY Bedford Avenue and Avenue H Brooklyn, NY 11210 An Equal O pportunity Employer. dures and profiles for all cataloging. Requirements: MLS/ALA, LC classification, OCLC and AACR II; and 2 or more years cataloging experience; plus one or more Semitic or European languages. $14,000 minimum. Send resume to: Sarah Levy, Librarian, Dropsie College, Broad & York Sts., Philadelphia, PA 19132. C A T A L O G E R /T E C H N IC A L S E R V IC E S H E A D to catalog and to supervise acquisitions and catalog departments in a four-year col­ lege. Salary to $24,000, depending on qualifications. Minimum re­ quirements: MLS from ALA-accredited library school, suitable expe­ rie nce in cataloging with OCLC and AACR2, in cluding original cataloging; high energy level; and ability to interact with the aca­ dem ic community. 12-month contract, 30 days vacation, excellent fringe benefits through VMI Foundation, possibility of housing assist­ ance. Instructor rank; possibility of Assistant Professorship for sec­ ond master’s degree and/or extensive work experience. Position available from July 1983. Application deadline: Feb. 15,1983. Send resume and updated library school placement folder to: James E. Gaines, Head Librarian, Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, VA 24450. AA/EEO employer. This is an interesting jo b in an attractive town in a beautiful part of the country. C O O R D IN A T O R , B IB L IO G R A P H IC IN S T R U C T IO N A N D R E F ­ E R E N C E L IB R A R IA N . Coordinate bibliographic instruction of li­ brarians in G raduate Library Reference Department, including: con­ duct needs assessment, develop long and short-term plans, design instructional materials, and act as resource person/trainer. Provide general reference service. Assist Head of Reference in development and implementation of training plans for reference staff. Perform on­ line database searches. Select materials for reference and Graduate Library collections in social sciences and/or humanities. Serves as project assistant for CLR/Mellon grant, ‘ ‘The Humanistic Scholar” study involving faculty use of RLIN terminals. Requirements: ALA- accredited MLS; knowledge of one or more foreign languages; dem ­ onstrated strengths in reference and/or bibliographic instruction in an academic library; demonstrated skills in interpersonal relations, oral and written communication; experience in database searching and one or more of the following: OCLC, RLIN, BRS, DIALOG and ORBIT. Desirable: undergraduate major in social sciences, and ex­ perience with faculty liaison programs. Associate Librarian rank with appointm ent salary based on experience, minimum $16,900. Appli­ cations received prior to February 12,1983, will be given first consid­ eration. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirma­ tive action employer. Send applications to: Sheila Creth, Head, Personnel Services, 404 Hatcher Graduate Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109. C O O R D IN A T O R F O R R E F E R E N C E S E R V IC E S , A N D H E A D , M c K E L D IN R E F E R E N C E S E R V IC E S . Coordinates the develop­ ment and implementation for the Public Services Division in a system which serves 37,500 students in the main research library and six branch libraries. Administers McKeldin Library reference units (Ref­ erence, Government Documents/Maps, Interlibrary Loan-Outgoing and Periodicals/M icroforms) and the system-wide com puter as­ sisted reference service. Supervises a staff of 26.5 FTE including 15 librarians. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree; four years progressively responsible experience in an academic research li­ brary, at least two of which have been in supervisory position. Experi­ ence in academic library reference services essential. Minimum sal­ ary $22,700; excellent fringe benefits. For full consideration send resume and names of 3 references by January 31,1983 , to: Person­ nel Officer, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. AA/EOE. D E A N O F L IB R A R IE S . Murray State University, Murray, KY, invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of Libraries. Murray State University is a state supported, regional university with approximately 7,500 students and 350 faculty. The Library has a col­ lection 375,000 volumes, 250,000 federal and state documents and 100,000 microforms and has 16 professional librarians and 20 sup­ porting staff. Qualifications: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program; doctorate in appropriate field; record of successful adm in­ istrative experience; leadership and human relations skills; scholarly and professional achievement; and thorough knowledge of aca­ demic library services. Salary range: $37,000-$42,000. Deadline for applications is February 14,1983, with position to begin effective July 1. Send letter of application, resume, and three current letters of reference to: James L. Booth, Chairman, Search Committee for the Dean of Libraries, Wells Hall, Murray State University, Murray, KY 42071. MSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. D IR E C T O R O F L IB R A R IE S . DePauw University, comprising a lib­ eral arts college and schools of music and nursing, seeks a director who will help shape and carry out a redefined role for its libraries, one that includes significant capital investment. The University seeks a generalist who will interpret the library's mission as encompassing a wide variety of activities in its outreach to undergraduates and faculty members, who will foster good working relations with the administra­ tion, and who will encourage and participate in a matrix form of orga­ nization (interdepartmental jo b assignments) for the current profes­ sional staff of five and support staff of 14. A candidate's materials should include a resume, letter of application and three references and should indicate the candidate’s a) perspective on the role of an 22 / C &R L News u n d erg radu ate library; b) proficie ncy in planning and bud geting; c) ability to w o rk with students, faculty and adm inistrators; d) exp e ri­ ence with supervision of library staff m em bers and coordinating d e ­ partm ents; a nd e) fam iliarity with collection developm ent, systems analysis, and com puter app lica tions to library procedures. An ALA- accredited MLS and a m inim um of five years expe rience as a profes­ sional in an acad em ic, public, or special library with som e technical and pub lic service are requirem ents for the position. O ther non­ library expe rience or an additional degree is also desirable. This a d ­ m inistrative app ointm ent (beginnin g 1 July 1983) carries academ ic rank and m ost other elem ents of faculty status e xcep t for tenure. Sal­ ary: app roxim a tely $30,000. Send m aterials b y F ebruary 1, to: A ca ­ dem ic Dean, DePauw University, G reencastle, IN 46135. An equal opp ortunity, affirm ative action em ployer. D IR E C T O R , Sim on Sch w ob M em orial Library, C o lum bus College, a unit of the University System of G eorgia, C olum bus, GA. The D irec­ tor, wh o reports to the Vice President for A ca d e m ic Affairs, is respon­ sible for adm in istering the operation of a library containing over 170,000 volum es and em plo ying 18.5 FTE, in cluding seven profes­ sionals. A p plicants m ust possess an MLS (ALA -accredited); a Ph.D. in library science is desirable. Necessary qualifications in clude a d ocu m en ted history of effective le adership; a m inim um of five years a cad em ic lib ra ry expe rience in an adm in istrative/supervisory posi­ tion; dem onstrated skills in personnel m anagem ent, b ud get plan­ ning and ju stification, a nd collection developm ent; a nd know ledge of or expe rience in autom ated library systems. The cand idate m ust be able to p roje ct a clear a nd positive im age of the library to the col­ lege and the com m unity. Active participation in professional library associations is desirable. Salary is negotiable, com m ensurate with qualifications a nd experience, in the $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 -$ 4 0 ,0 0 0 range. The position carries a 12-m onth contract with faculty rank an d full ben e­ fits. Send letter of application, resum e and nam es of three references before Janu ary 3 1 ,1 9 8 3 to: William Birkhead, Chair, Libra ry Director Search an d Screening Com m ittee, C o lum bus College, Colum bus, G A 31993. An equal opp ortunity, affirm ative action em ployer. G O V E R N M E N T D O C U M E N T S A N D M A P S S U P E R V IS O R . Su­ pervises the gove rnm ent docu m en ts and m aps service w hich is presently a separate and self-contained unit reporting to the Head of the Reference Departm ent. The collection is expe cted to be m ore fully integrated with the lib ra ry’s general collections within the next 3 years. The in cum b ent will plan and oversee the transition w hich will also com bin e the reference an d docu m en ts desks into a com m o n service point after the extensive renovation and expansion of the M orris Library, the main library of the University of Delaware. Re­ sponsibilities in clu d e participation in service and m aintenance of the collections, which in clude a federal depository selecting 75°/o of available items, a com ple te dep ository of Delaw are docum ents, and a m ap collection consisting prim arily of governm ent-issued maps; supervision of a staff of 1 professional, 2 su p p o rt staff an d several student assistants; provision of com puterized literature searching and biblio g ra p h ic in struction; collection deve lopm ent and faculty li­ aison in an a p p rop riate discipline. Som e nights and w eekends re­ quired. Q ualifications: A L A -accre dited MLS; m inim um of tw o years successful expe rience in reference w o rk in a la rge acad em ic library; expe rience with federal docum ents, in cluding dep ository proce­ d ures and requirem ents; ability to com m u nicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to wo rk effectively with diverse gro u p s in an a c­ ade m ic environm ent; com m itm ent to provision of high quality refer­ ence services. Preferred: supervisory experience; experience or training in com puterized literature searching and biblio g ra p h ic in­ struction. Salary: d e p endent on experience and qualifications. M ini­ m um $16,000. Vacation of 22 w o rking days; liberal sick leave; em ­ ployees’ Blue Cross/Blue Shield, m ajor dental an d m edical and g ro u p life in surance all paid by the University; TIAA/CREF; tuition re­ mission. S end resum e with letter of application postm arked by J a n u ­ ary 21, 1983, to: Chair, Search Com m ittee for G overnm ent D o cu­ m ents and M aps Supervisor, c/o Deborah A. Raikes, Personnel Officer, O fficer of the Director, University of Delaware Library, New­ ark, DE 19711. The University of Delaware is an equal opp ortunity em ployer w hich encourages applications from qualified m inority gro u p s and wom en. H E A D , C A T A L O G D E P A R T M E N T in AR L library with fun d e d m a­ jor autom ation project in cluding an online catalog. P rovides overall supervision of the Catalog Departm ent with staff of 28, in cluding 9 professionals; supervises the section heads for O riginal and C opy C a ta lo g an d C a ta lo g a nd D a ta Base M a intena nce. F orm ulates b ud get requirem ents for departm ent; participates in overall library planning and policy m aking. Reports to the Assistant Director for A u tom ation/C o ordinator of Technical Services. G raduate degree from A L A -accre dited school, 5 years m inim um expe rience in cata­ lo ging in a cad em ic research library with autom ation, of which m ini­ m um of 2 years was supervisory experience. Experience with m ajor re tro s p e c tiv e c o n v e rs io n p r o je c t d e s ira b le . M in im u m sa la ry $25,000. Send resum e to: P e ggy Weissert, Libra ry Personnel Offi­ cer, M em orial Library, University of Notre Dame, Notre Dame, IN 46556. H E A D , C A T A L O G IN G A N D R E C O R D M A IN T E N A N C E . A dm inis­ tration of a m ajor technical services division with 36 FT em ployees in cluding 10 professionals responsible for generation and m ainte­ nance of manual a nd com puterized bibliographic files for the library. Effective date: M arch 1, 1983, but negotiable; tenure track position; Assistant or A ssociate Professor rank dep e n d in g upo n qualifica­ tions; salary $ 25 ,000 m inim um ; state retirement, paid health bene­ fits, 24 days vacation. Q ualifications: M LS from A L A -accre dited li­ b ra ry schoo l, a d d itio n a l a d v a n c e d d e g re e or g ra d u a te w o rk in library science, com puter science, or subject discipline; 7 years of professional experience in an a cad em ic library with at least 3 years of successful adm inistrative experience. K n ow ledge of cataloging, AACR2, com puter systems, catalo ging data bases, a nd at least one foreign language. Ap plication deadline: January 31, 1983. Subm it resum e a nd list of 3 references to: Fred M. Peterson, University Li­ brarian, M ilner Library, Illinois State University, Norm al, IL 61761. Equal opp ortunity, affirm ative action University. H E A D , C A T A L O G IN G A U T O M A T IO N U N IT , M O N O G R A P H C A T A L O G IN G . M anage, organize and coordinate m o n ographic co p y catalo ging unit, in cluding retrospective conversion/transcrip- tio n c a ta lo g in g . S u p e rv is e s , tra in s, e v a lu a te s staff; m o n ito rs w orkflow ; develops operations procedures; and acts as liaison fu n c ­ tion between C atalog S upport and M onograph C ataloging sections. R equirem ents: A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS; d e m o n stra te d m ana g e ria l abilities; thorough know led ge of form ats, conventions, m achine- readable catalo ging, AACR2, LC subject headings an d cla ssifica­ tion. Desirable: experience in large acad em ic research library; read­ ing know led ge of tw o Western E uropean la nguages; and fam iliarity with retrospective conversion activities. Senior A ssociate Librarian rank with a p p o in tm e n t salary based on e xp e rie n ce , m inim um $19,600. Applications received by F ebruary 7, 1983, will be given fir s t c o n s id e r a tio n . T h e U n iv e r s ity o f M ic h ig a n is a non - D E A N , U N IV E R S IT Y L IB R A R Y Oakland University Oakland University invites applications and nom i­ nations for the position of Dean of the University Li­ brary. Candidates must hold ALA-MLS and at least an additional m aster’s degree or equivalent. D oc­ torate desirable. Professional accom plishm ents warranting appointm ent to tenured faculty rank re­ quired. Academ ic administrative experience; dem ­ onstrated leadership and m anagem ent skills; sensi­ tivity to faculty status and collegial system; and a record of constructive interaction with university and wider com m unity required. Identifiable skills in fund-raising and experience with collective b a r­ gaining desirable. Candidates must be know ledge­ able about library trends, including m odern tech­ nology; and show com m itm ent to excellence in research, teaching, and library programs, includ­ ing bibliographic instruction and audio-visual ser­ vice. The University, a state-assisted institution 25 miles north of Detroit, enrolls more than 11,000 stu­ dents in the arts and sciences, economics and m an­ agem ent, engineering, hum an and educational services, nursing, health sciences, and performing arts programs. Graduate work is offered in m any fields; doctoral program s in engineering, medical physics, and reading education. Twelve-month ap­ pointment. Excellent fringes. Salary: competitive and negotiable. Deadline (postmark) for letter of application and curriculum vita: February 15, 1983. Nominations and applications to be sent to: George F. Feeman, Vice Provost and Dean of the Graduate School, Oakland University, Rochester, Ml 48063. Oakland University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity em ­ ployer. January 1983 / 23 discriminatory, affirmative action employer. Send applications to: Sheila Creth, Head, Personnel Services, 404 Hatcher G raduate Li­ brary, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109. H E A D C A T A L O G IN G D E P A R T M E N T . Responsible for develop­ ment, effective management and supervision of Cataloging Dept. and Of manual and automated files which serve as guides to the hold­ ings; serves as resource person for general library automation, par­ ticipates in technical services planning; fulfills role of Library Faculty member. Qualifications: MLS (ALA-accredited); 3 years current cat­ aloging experience; dem onstrated supervisory skills; w orking knowledge of OCLC, AACR2, LC and Dewey, LC subject headings and automation. Academ ic library experience, familiarity with overall library automation, and broad experience in technical services pre­ ferred. Salary range $20,000 and up, depending upon qualifica­ tions. Twelve-month appointment, one-month vacation, excellent fringe benefits include TIAA/CREF. Available Jan. 1. Send letter of application and resume including names and addresses of three current references by Jan. 31 to: George R. Parks, University Librar­ ian, Colgate University, Hamilton, NY 13346. Full position descrip­ tion will be sent to qualified applicants. Colgate is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. H E A D , S Y S T E M S U N IT , in cooperation with library administration, assist with planning, design, developm ent and coordination of computer-based systems. Must be capable of designing and direct­ ing time/cost analytic studies, oversee expansion of existing GEAC system, support RLIN participation, and develop long-range plans for integrated, automated system. Requirements: demonstrated oral and written com munication abilities; excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of and substantial successful experience in systems de­ sign, w ork analysis, statistics, autom ation and evaluation tech­ niques; familiarity with program ming principles. Preference given to candidates with experience in library operations and systems. De­ sired: ALA-accredited MLS and relevant experience with implemen­ tation of online systems. Librarian rank with appointm ent salary in range of $30,000-$35,000. Applications received by February 14, 1983, will be given first consideration. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirmative action employer. Send applications to: Sheila Creth, Head, Personnel Services, 404 Hatcher Graduate Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109. H U M A N IT IE S B IB L IO G R A P H E R , Librarian II. Full-year, full-time, continuous appointm ent system. Responsible for all aspects of col­ lection development and maintenance in English and American liter­ ature, linguistics, theater, drama, film, dance; faculty liaison with ap­ propriate departm ents; pub licizing collection strengths through bibliographies, articles, etc.; and specialized readers' advisory ser­ vices as needed. Responsibilities in other areas of the humanities or departmental functions may be assigned. ALA-accredited MLS; three years experience in academic or research libraries; academic background in the humanities; reading knowledge of at least one Western European language. In addition, advanced degree in En­ glish or American literature is desirable. Salary: $18,000 + . Contact: Henry C. Koch, Head, Resource Development and Special Ser­ vices, Michigan State University Libraries, East Lansing, Ml 48824- 1048. Closing date: February 1,1983. MSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution. L A N D G R A N T U N IV E R S IT Y seeks applicants for three or more mid-level professional positions (line operations not management) w ith s p e c ific a s s ig n m e n t u po n e m p lo y m e n t. R e q u ire A L A - accredited master’s with academic library specialization. Prefer working experience with OCLC subsystems or equivalent and/or on­ line subject database m anipulation and/or com puterized library processes. Prefer additional subject master’s. Looking for individ­ uals with “ that something extra to share.’ ’ Biological science, physi­ cal science, agriculture, engineering, languages, com puter science backgrounds will receive prim ary consideration for public and/or technical service areas. Tenure track, academic rank. Above aver­ age fringe package. Southwestern desert climate. Begin ASAP but no later than August 2 0 ,1 9 8 3 .1 2-month appointment. Salary nego­ tiable from $16,800, DOE. Initial contact including full resume must be postmarked no later than February 4, 1983. You request your li­ brary school to forward your career information folder. Contact: James Dyke, Director of the Library, Box 3475, New M exico State University, Las Cruces, NM 88003. An affirmative action, equal op­ portunity employer. L IB R A R Y S C IE N C E A N D IN S T R U C T IO N A L T E C H N O L O G Y D E A N . The School of Library Science offers baccalaureate, mas­ ter’s degree, and sixth year diplom a program s in library science and instructional technology. The dean, the chief academic and execu­ tive officer of the College’s ALA-accredited library program, pro­ vides leadership, academic planning, curriculum developm ent and instruction, program review, identification and maintenance of aca­ dem ic standards, faculty evaluations; budgetary planning; and com ­ munity and public relations activities. Southern enrolls 11,000 stu­ dents, and will become Southern Connecticut State University on DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Association of College & Research Libraries, ALA The Association of College and Research Libraries is a 9,000-member organization within the Ameri­ can Library Association. ACRL has a staff of 30 (10 in Chicago and 20 in Middletown, Connecticut) and a budget of approximately $1.6 million. This is a middle management position with responsibility for managing the internal operations of the ACRL office, activities supporting the Association’s committees, sections, discussion groups, chapters, and membership, and for assisting with program and conference planning. Responsibilities include: management of daily office operations, records, policies and procedures; budget preparation; direction of membership promotion activities; coordination of chapter activities; assistance in the planning and ad­ ministration of the ACRL national conferences and unit preconferences; and supervision of ACRL staff working in support of the above functions. In addition to an MLS from an ALA-accredited library school program, requirements are: a minimum of four years experience in an academic library, higher education setting, or relevant association; demon­ strated business, supervisory and administrative ability; the ability to establish and meet schedules in an accurate, timely fashion, to monitor and follow up the work of subordinates and members, appropriate attention to detail; the ability to conduct independently regular and special projects and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, and a wide variety of people in libraries and related fields; the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; evidence of initia­ tive, problem-solving ability, and aptitude for planning. Appointment salary approximately $26,000. Ex­ cellent fringe benefits and assistance with relocation. Beginning date June 1, 1983. Deadline for applications is February 15,1983. Submit application and names of three references to: Julie Carroll Virgo, Executive Director, Association of College and Research Libraries/ALA, 50 East Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611. ALA is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 24 / C &R L News M arch 1 ,1 9 8 3 . Q ualifications: M LS deg ree from an AL A -accredited school of library science a nd an earned doctorate in library, inform a­ tion science or a related field are required. A dditional criteria which will be used to evaluate app lica nts in clude college-level teaching ex­ perience, research capability, publications, adm inistrative expe ri­ ence with em phasis on policy deve lopm ent and im plem entation; know led ge abo ut new er app roa ches within the field, in cluding the use of new te chnology, and proficie ncy in pub lic relations. Salary is negotiable. Position available July 1 ,1 9 8 3 . S ubm it letter of app lica ­ tion and supp ortin g inform ation by Janu ary 3 0 ,1 9 8 3 , to: Office of the President, Libra ry Science Dean Search Com m ittee, Southern Con­ necticut State College, 501 C rescent St., N ew Haven, CT 06515. An equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. L IB R A R Y U S E R E D U C A T IO N C O O R D IN A T O R /E D U C A T IO N L I­ B R A R IA N . Coordinates library user edu cation program ; evaluates present program and assists in deve lopm ent of new activities; serves as resource person for other staff m em bers involved in instruction. As edu cation librarian, responsible for liaison work, collection devel­ opm ent, an d library user edu cation with dep artm ents in the College of Education; shares in general reference desk responsibilities; may also perform co m p u te r searches in the area of education. Required: A L A -accre dited MLS; m inim um of tw o years successful experience in library user edu cation a nd reference w o rk in an a cad em ic library; know led ge of theories and techniques of in struction; ability to c o m ­ m unicate effectively. Preferred: underg radu ate d e g ree or graduate course w o rk in education; o r successful teaching experience. Rank and salary d e p e n d e n t on expe rience and qualifications. A p p o in t­ m e n t m ost lik e ly at A s s is ta n t P ro fe sso r ra n k w ith a s a la ry of $ 2 0 ,0 0 0 -$ 2 5 ,0 0 0 for 12 m onths. A vailable July 1 ,1 9 8 3 . Send letter of application, resum e and nam es of three references b y February 1 5 ,1 9 8 3 , to: Tim Jewell, Libra ry D ean’s Office, Bow ling Green State University, B ow ling Green, OH 43403. An EO/AA em ployer. O N L IN E S E A R C H A N A L Y S T to provid e service for C ollege of M ed­ icine and 3 teaching hospitals; will prom ote all online services and perform som e reference desk duties an d user education. MLS from A L A -acredited library school; 1 - 2 years experience in online search­ in g; M ED LIN E training; M LA certification or eligibility; BRS and D IA­ LOG training desirable. Salary $13,000. Faculty rank available. Send resum e and 3 references: Betsy Williams, Asst. Librarian, M ed­ ical Library, East Tennessee State University, Box 23290A, Johnson City, TN 37614. Equal opp ortu n ity em ployer. R E F E R E N C E /IN T E R L IB R A R Y L O A N L IB R A R IA N . Responsibili­ ties for m anagem ent of interlibrary loan services and supervision of one full-tim e assistant. R eference responsibilities in clude general ref­ erence desk duties, collection deve lopm ent in the social sciences, preparation of library instructional materials, and active participation in cla ssroom library in struction. A L A -accre dited MLS, und e rg ra d u ­ ate m ajor in education, psycho logy, sociology, or an thropology with second m aste r’s in one of these subject areas highly desirable. Ex­ perience in in terlibrary lo an or biblio g ra p h ic verification preferred. Faculty app ointm ent with responsibilities for research, publication, a nd service. 12-m onth contract with standard benefits, TIAA/CREF, $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 -$ 1 7 ,0 0 0 . Position available M arch 1, 1983. D eadline for applications, Janu ary 3 1 ,1 9 8 3 . S end vitae with three references to: Judith Violette, H elm ke Library, Indiana U niversity-P urdue U niver­ sity at Fort W ayne, 2101 C oliseum Blvd. East, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. IPFW is an equal opp ortunity, affirm ative action em plo yer a nd m inor­ ities and w o m en are strongly enco u ra g e d to apply. R E F E R E N C E L IB R A R IA N , Seton Hall University (faculty position). Seton Hall University seeks cand idates for the position of Reference Librarian at the M cLaugh lin Libra ry facility on its m ain cam pus in South O range. The successful cand id a te will receive faculty app oint­ m ent at the rank of Instructor on this tenure track, 12 m onth app oint­ ment. The in dividual will provid e general reference services to fac­ ulty, students and others and perform online biblio g ra p h ic searches. The successful person will also participate in library instruction and collection developm ent. Q ualifications: A L A -accre dited M LS re­ quired; second m aste r's d e g ree preferred, with expertise in busi­ ness and science resources. Salary: $ 16 ,000 Send letter of app lica ­ tion and resum e along with three letters of reference before January 28, 1983, to: Sister Anita Talar, M cLaugh lin Library, Seton Hall Uni­ versity, South O range, NJ 07079. A n E O /A A em ployer. R E F E R E N C E L IB R A R IA N with special responsibilities for business/ e con om ics. S e arch re o p e n e d . Salary fro m $ 1 9 ,7 2 8 d e p e n d in g upon qualifications. A p poin tm ent date negotiable. Write for full an­ nouncem ent to: University Librarian, H u m b o ld t State University, A r­ cata, C A 95521. S C IE N C E L IB R A R IA N , Miami University Libraries. W orks und er su­ pervision of Head Science Librarian, Duties in clude collection devel­ opm ent, reference, library liaison with faculty and students in as­ sig ned areas of science. A dditional general responsiblities in the Science Library. A m aste r’s d eg ree from an A L A -accre dited library science program is required. A p pro priate acad em ic backg ro u n d or experience in the physical sciences and related areas of science is preferred. O nline searching experience desirable. Tw elve-m onth appointm ent, 22 days vacation. Rank of Instructor. Blue Cross/Blue Shield, m ajor m edical, dental insurance, term life insurance, all paid by the University. Public E m ployees Retirem ent System. Salary: $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 m in im u m . A p p ly by J a n u a ry 17, 1983, to: D o n a ld E. Oehlerts, Director of Libraries, M iam i University, O xford, O H 45056. M iam i University is an equal opp ortunity em ployer. S C IE N C E R E F E R E N C E L IB R A R IA N /E N G IN E E R IN G S U B J E C T S P E C IA L IS T . Position available July 1 ,1 9 8 3 , at A rizona State U n i­ versity, where a new science and eng ineering branch library has just been constructed. Responsibilities in clude reference service, online literature searching, collection developm ent, faculty liaison, and general library instruction. Q ualifications: A L A -accre dited MLS or fo re ig n e q u iva le n t; s tro n g b a c k g ro u n d in eng ¡ne ering/science ; know ledge of technical literature; dem onstrated oral and written com m unication skills. Preference will be given to cand idates with un­ dergraduate or gradua te deg ree in eng¡neering/science; expe ri­ ence in reference a nd collection developm ent; training in and /or ex­ p e rie n c e w ith L o c kh e e d , BRS, or SD C. Salary: from $16 ,300 , d e p endent on qualifications. To app ly, send statem ent of qualifica­ tions, current resum e, a nd the nam es and addresses of three recent refe ren ces to: C o n sta n ce C o rey, A ssista nt U n iversity Libra rian, Hayden Library, A rizona State University, Tem pe, A Z 85287, by M arch 15, 1983. ASU is a com m itted equal opp ortunity, affirm ative action em ployer. T E C H N IC A L S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N , S cience/E ngineering Li­ brary, N orthwestern University. R esponsible for supervision and m anagem ent of technical services operation: acquisition of serials, m onographs, an d m icrofilm s; processing and bindin g of serials; cat­ alog m aintenance; transfers and w ithdrawals; processing of m icro­ form s. Prim ary liaison with Technical Services Division of m ain li­ brary. Shares refe re n ce dutie s ( 1 0 % of position). M LS from an A L A -accre dited library school is required; technical services expe ri­ ence desirable. Salary: $ 1 5 ,0 0 0 -$ 1 6 ,0 0 0 , d e p endent upo n qualifi­ cations. Send application and resume, in cluding nam es of refer­ ences, by F ebruary 1, 1983, to: Lance Q uery, Personnel Librarian, N orthwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. An equal o p ­ portunity, affirm ative action em ployer. T E C H N IC A L S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N , to catalog all library m ateri­ als using DDC, AACR 2, and OCLC. R equired M LS/ALA and o p e n ­ ness to chan ge as service needs dictate. Som e pub lic service on w e ekends and evenings is necessary. Begin late A u gust 1983. Sal­ ary from $15,000. Taylor University is an equal opp ortu n ity em ployer with an evangelical Christian tradition. Send letter of application and vita to: Richard Stanislaw, Vice President for A ca dem ic Affairs, Tay­ lor University, Upland, IN 46989. LATE JOB LISTINGS ASSISTANT DIRECTOR. MLS and subject master’s in religious studies o equivalent. Minimum 5 years experience in academic library with increasin responsibilities in supervision and management. Knowledge of computer applications in libraries. In addition to responsibilities in overall library management, will supervise Public Services staff of 5. Salary to $23,58C depending on qualifications and experience. 20 days vacation, TIAA hospitalization and disability insurance. Applications received befor January 31, 1983, will be given preference. Send resume to: Joh Baker-Batsel, Director, Graduate Theological Union Library, 2400 Ridge Road e r January 1983 / 25 Berkeley, CA 94709. The GTU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, READER SERVICES/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT, Brown University. Responsible for the management and coordination of reference and circulation services for selection and development of library resources. Requirements: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; reading knowledge of one foreign language and a working knowledge of others; five years public services experience in a university library, which should include experience with administration, planning, budgeting, etc.; working knowledge of automated bibliographical retrieval systems; ability to interact favorably with the public. An advanced degree in a subject field other than library science is highly desirable. Appointment range: $25,900-$32,400, based upon experience. Benefits include a 12-month contract, 22 vacation days, TIAA/CREF. Interested candidates should send letter of application, resume, and names of three references by March 1, 1983, to: Gloria Hagberg, Brown University Library, Providence, RI 02912. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. GENERAL CATALOGER. Original cataloging and classifying of monographs, using AACR2, LC Classification and Subject Headings; may include microforms. Duties include preparing and tagging cataloging data for input to OCLC, and verifying and preparing authority records. Reports to Head, Catalog Division. Faculty are expected to meet University requirements for promotion and tenure including research, publication and service. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited program; reading knowledge of Western European language(s); knowledge of AACR2, LC Classification and Subject Headings. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing. Highly desirable: science background; 1-2 years cataloging experience in an academic or reserach library, including knowledge of MARC tagging and the OCLC cataloging system. Salary: $15,6OO-$18,48O. Apply by 31 January to: Sharon A. Sullivan, Personnel Librarian, Ohio State University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH 43210. Include resume and names and addressses of at least three references. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Qualified women, minority and handicapped persons, as well as others, are encouraged to apply. HEAD LIBRARIAN, SCIENCE LIBRARY. Responsible for management of the branch Science Library with a collection of over 98,000 volumes and 1,800 serial titles, and includes a developing Pharmacy Learning Resources Center. Responsibilities include collection development; faculty liaison; user education; reference, reserve and circulation services; and database searching. The Science Library, one of five science branch libraries, serves the research and information needs of the students, faculty, and staff of the Departments of Botany, Microbiology and Zoology, the Division of Biological Sciences, and the College of Pharmacy. It has a staff of two librarians, three FTE classified staff, and 4.3 hourly employees. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program; supervisory experience, science library experience, in a medium to large academic or research library system, including experience with collection development and database searching; ability to relate effectively to faculty, students, and staff; and good written and verbal communication skills required. Academic background in life sciences and knowledge of audiovisual equipment and materials preferred. Salary: commensurate with qualifications and experience; minimum $23,000. The State pays 88ï of employee’s contribution to social security on the first $16,500 of salary. Retirement plans include TIAA/CREF. To insure consideration, applications should be received by March 1, 1983. Send letter of application and resume, including names of three professional references 26 / C&RL News and a statement of current salary requirements to: Robert S. Treppa, The General Libraries, PCL 3.200, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712. The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. HEAD OF REFERENCE. Supervision of General Reference, Government Documents, Microforms, Interlibrary Loan, Online Searching, Photoduplication, and Bibliographic Instruction. Staff of seven librarians and ten paraprofessionals. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited school or equivalent, and at least five years professional reference experience in an academic library. Supervisory experience and an advanced degree in subject area (humanities or social sciences) preferred. Appointment at Librarian IV level. Minimum salary $21,000. Liberal benefits. Twelve-month academic appointment. Position available immediately. Closing date for applications: February 15, 1983. Please forward resume and three letters of recommendation to: Kate Maniscalco, Administrative Assistant, Tulane University Libraries, New Orleans, LA 70118. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. HEAD, TEACHING MATERIALS AND SPECIAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Responsible for the administration, organization, and evaluation of Teaching Materials, consisting of elementary and secondary print and non-print curriculum resources, and juvenile collection; and special services, including microforms, listening center, and photocopy center. Provides for user services in both areas. Supervises one librarian, three support staff, and student assistants. Maintains liaison with the School of Education for purposes of collection development and active participation in bibliographic instruction program. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited library school. Minimum three years experience in library/education. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and aggressively with faculty, staff, and students. Desired: undergraduate degree and/or graduate work in education. Effective administrative experience, preferably in an academic library. Audio-visual background and successful experience in bibliographic instruction. Salary: minimum $21,000, negotiable depending on qualifications and experience. Twelve-month appointment, faculty status, liberal fringe benefits. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references, to: Kathryn Owens, Chairperson, Search Committee, Cunningham Memorial Library, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. Applications should be postmarked on or before February 18 to ensure consideration. LIBRARY SYSTEMS/PLANNING OFFICER, Brown University Library. Responsibilities include assisting the University Librarian in studying the manual and automated systems of the libraries and recommending operational and management improvements; coordinating the development of a comprehensive, strategic planning program for the library system; and maintaining the library's machine-readable data bases and programs. Requirements are a bachelor's degree in computer science or related field; three to five years experience in a large academic or research library, including experience with planning, systems analysis, automated systems development, and programming; ability to foresee and analyze the impact of changes on the development of the library system and upon the people invovled; ability and willingness to communicate and deal effectively with people. Appointment range: $19,500-$29,200 based on experience. Interested candidates should send letter of application, resume and names of three references by March 1, 1983, to: Gloria Hagberg, Brown University Library, Providence, RI 02912. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. January 1983 / 27 New Books from Gale American R ealists and Naturalists (D ictionary of L iterary Biography, vol. 12) T re ats 42 a u th o rs who wrote betw een th e Civil War a n d World W ar I I —H enry A dam s, Theodore Dreiser, Ja ck London, E dith W har­ ton, etc. 486 pp. 1982. $74.00. (SO) American Humorists (D ictionary of L iterary Biography, vol. 11) P re se n ts a com prehensive histo ry of A m erican literary hum or. D etailed biographical a n d critical essays on 72 notable hum orists. Illus­ tra tio n s. C um ulative index. 705 pp. in 2 vols. 1982. $148.00/set. (SO) Children’s Literature Review Vol. 4. C ontin u in g series t h a t pro­ vides excerpts from current criticism on p a s t a n d present au th o rs of chil­ d re n ’s books. 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