ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries September1997/589 THE CLASSIFIED ADS D e a d lin e s : O rders for regular classified advertisem ent must reach the A C R L office on o r before the second o f th month preceding publication o f the issue (e.g., S e p te m be r for the O ctober issue). Should this date fall on a weekend o holiday, ads will be accepted on th e next business day. Lat job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis afte the second o f the month. R ates: C lassified advertisem ents are $8.75 per line fo institutions that are A C R L m em bers, $10.75 fo r others. Lat job notices are $20.50 per line fo r institutions that are A C R mem bers, $24.95 fo r others. O rganizations subm itting ad will be charged according to th e ir m em bership status. Dis play ad rates range from $395 to $745 based upon size Please call fo r sizes and rates. 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C o n ta c t: Jack Helbig, C lassified Advertising Manager C&RL Ne w s Classified Advertising Department, ACRL, Am eri can Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 2795; (312) 280-2513; fax: (312) 2 80 -7 6 63 o r(3 1 2) 280-2520 e-mail: jhelbig@ ala.org. Policy: A LA policy requires th a t organizations recruitin through A LA publications o r placem ent services com ply wit A L A anti-discrim ination policies. Policy 54.3 states th a t“AL is com m itted to equality of opportunity fo r all library e m ploy ees o r a pplicants fo r em ploym ent, regardless of race, color creed, sex, age, physical or m ental handicap, individual life style, o r national origin.” By advertising through ALA se r vices, the organization agrees to com ply with this policy. BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD INTERNET DISCOUNT PROFESSIONAL BOOK CENTER. 40 per cent off list price. 1000’s of new/current books. All subjects. N second hand/remainders. http://www.probooks.com. USED SCI-TECH BOOKS PURCHASED. Physics, math, all engi neering, electricity, and electronics, skilled trades, antiquarian tech Sorry, no serials or life sciences. Quality older editions, duplicates unneeded gifts, superseded titles always sought. Ex library OK. N quantities too great; will travel when appropriate. For more informa tion please contact: Collier Brown or Kirsten Berg at P o w ell’ Technical Bookstore, 33 NW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97209; phone (800) 2 2 5 -6 9 1 1 ; fa x: (5 0 3 ) 2 2 8 -0 5 0 5 ; e -m a il to kirsten ©technical.powells.com. POSITIONS OPEN ANTIQUARIAN & SCHOLARLY BOOKSELLER CATALOGUER The Lawbook Exchange, Ltd., Union, New Jersey is seeking s e 2 r e r r e L s ­ . e h r e b y y n / 3 . e n , ­ - ; g h A ­ , ­ ­ ­ o ­ . , o ­ s : : . a ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE LIBRARIAN Chemistry Library $31,032-844,544 per annum, hiring range University of California, Berkeley T h e C h e m is try L ib ra ry ’s p rim a ry c lie n te le is the C o lle g e o f C h e m is try , in c lu d in g 8 5 fa c u lty , 500 p o s td o c to ra l fe llo w s a n d g ra d u a te s tu d e n ts , an d 60 0 u n d e rg ra d u a te s in th e d e p a rtm e n ts of C h e m is try an d C h e m ic a l E ngine erin g. T h e lib ra ria n ’s p rim a ry a s s ig n m e n ts are the d e v e lo p m e n t o f s p e c ia liz e d s e rv ic e s to users, c h e m is try c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t an d m a n ­ a g e m e n t, an d m a in ta in in g c lo s e w o rk in g re la ­ tio n s h ip s w ith fa c u lty . S /h e p a rtic ip a te s as a te a m m e m b e r in th e C h e m is try L ib ra ry a n d th e e n tire P h y s ic a l S c ie n c e L ib ra rie s unit. T h e p o ­ sition re q u ire s an M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d lib ra ry sch o o l ( o r e q u iv a le n t), s u p e rio r c o m m u ­ n ic a tio n skills, e x c e lle n t a n a ly tic a l an d o rg a n i­ zatio nal skills. A c a d e m ic tra in in g in ch e m is try is preferred. S ee ou r W eb site fo r th e fu ll announce- ment: http://library.b erkele y.edu /LH R D /. T o ap p ly, s en d c o v e r letter, c o m p le te re sum e, an d n a m es, a d d re s s e s , an d p h o n e n u m b e rs of th re e k n o w le d g e a b le re fe re n c e s to: Janice H. Dost Director for Library Human Resources 447 Doe Library University of California Berkeley, CA 94720-6000 fax: (510) 642-8675 C lo s in g da te: O c to b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 7 . EOE. qualified individual to produce, in print format and online, annotated bookseller’s cataloges. Requirements: Excellent writing skills, ability to use reference works and proficiency with Aldus Pagemaker. Minimum salary $30,000. Position now available. Send letter of application and current resume to: Gregory F. Talbot, The Law book Exchange, L td., 965 Jefferson Ave., Union, NJ 07083; http:// www.lawbookexc.com. ARCHIVIST/LIBRARIAN. The Department of Rare Books and Spe­ cial Collections located in Rush Rhees Library on the River Campus of the University of Rochester seeks archivist/librarian responsible for managing university archives and sharing management of the histori­ cal manuscript collections. Acquires and processes archival and manuscript material; curates strong printed collection of history of Rochester and upstate New York; provides reference services, gives presentations, prepares exhibitions, and participates in other out­ reach activities. Reports to the Head of Department of Rare Books and Special Collections; super-vises one or more student assistants. Requires: ALA-accredited MLS with courses in special collections or archives and two or more years professional experience in special collections or archives, including demonstrated ability to appraise, acquire, arrange, describe, and preserve archival records and manu­ script collections; or equivalent. Excellent computer skills and expe- http://www.ala.org/acrl.html http://www.ala.org/acrl.html mailto:jhelbig@ala.org http://www.probooks.com %c2%a9technical.powells.com http://library.berkeley.edu/LHRD/ http://www.lawbookexc.com 5 9 0 /C & R L News TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLE University of Evansville Libraries T h e U n iv e rs ity o f E v a n s v ille in v ite s a p p lic a tio n s fo r th e p o s itio n s of P e rio d ic a ls L ib ra ria n a n d R e fe re n c e L ib ra ria n to jo in a c o lle g ia l te a m -b a s e d lib ra ry e n v iro n m e n t in w h ic h a c o m m itm e n t to e x c e lle n c e is a h a llm a rk o f in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e . P E R IO D IC A L S L IB R A R IA N R e s p o n s ib ilitie s : M a n a g e s s e rv ic e an d o p e ra tio n a l a c tiv itie s o f th e P e rio d ic a ls D e p a rtm e n t, in c lu d in g a p u b lic s e rv ic e d e s k , c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t, c o lle c tio n m a n a g e m e n t, a n d b in d in g . S u p e rv is e s tw o p a ra p ro fe s s io n a ls a n d a s s ig n e d s tu d e n t w o rk e rs . S e ts u n it p rio ritie s , im p le m e n ts p o lic ie s a n d p ro c e ­ d u re s , a n d a s s u re s o p e ra tio n a l e ffe c tiv e n e s s a n d e ffic ie n c y . P a rtic ip a te s in th e p la n n in g a n d d e c is io n ­ m a k in g p ro c e s s e s o f th e lib ra rie s . A d d itio n a l d u tie s in c lu d e re fe re n c e d e s k s e rv ic e on a ro ta tio n a l ba sis, lib ra ry in s tru c tio n , a n d fa c u lty g o v e rn a n c e a c tiv itie s . R e p o rts to th e U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ria n . Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d g ra d u a te p ro g ra m . T w o y e a rs e x p e rie n c e in p e rio d i­ c a ls s e rv ic e s . D e m o n s tra te d k n o w le d g e o f e le c tro n ic in fo rm a tio n re s o u rc e s an d te c h n o lo g ie s , in c lu d in g th e Interne t. S tro n g c o m m u n ic a tio n , in te rp e rs o n a l, a n d s u p e rv is o ry skills . P ro fe s s io n a l a c a d e m ic lib ra ry e x p e rie n c e a n d fa m ilia rity w ith an a u to m a te d lib ra ry s y s te m a re p re fe rre d . A p p o in tm e n t, s a la ry an d b e n e fits : 1 2 -m o n th te n u re -tra c k fa c u lty a p p o in tm e n t. M in im u m s a la ry $ 2 5 ,0 0 0 . B e n e fits p ro g ra m w ith o p e n e n ro llm e n ts a n n u a lly in c lu d e s g ro u p life, m e d ic a l, a n d d is a b ility in s u ra n c e p ro g ra m s , a n d T IA A / C R E F re tire m e n t. R E F E R E N C E L IB R A R IA N R e s p o n s ib ilitie s : P a rtic ip a te s in all s e rv ic e a c tiv itie s o f th e R e fe re n c e a n d In s tru c tio n D e p a rtm e n t in c lu d in g s e rv in g 1 5 -2 0 w e e k ly re fe re n c e d e s k h o u rs on a ro ta tio n a l b a s is in c lu d in g e v e n in g s an d w e e k e n d s , a s s is tin g w ith c o o rd in a tio n o f e le c tro n ic in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s , a n d p a rtic ip a tin g in th e lib ra ry in s tru c tio n p ro g ra m a n d w ith c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t a c tiv itie s . P a rtic ip a te s in th e p la n n in g a n d d e c is io n ­ m a k in g p ro c e s s e s of th e lib ra rie s a n d in fa c u lty g o v e rn a n c e a c tiv itie s . R e p o rts to th e H e a d o f R e fe re n c e S e rv ic e s . Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d g ra d u a te p ro g ra m . R e fe re n c e a s s is ta n c e e x p e rie n c e . D e m o n s tra te d k n o w le d g e o f e le c tro n ic in fo rm a tio n re s o u rc e s a n d te c h n o lo g ie s , in c lu d in g th e Interne t. S tro n g c o m m u n ic a tio n a n d in te rp e rs o n a l s kills . P re fe rre d q u a lific a tio n s in c lu d e a c a d e m ic lib ra ry e x p e ­ rie n c e , te a c h in g e x p e rie n c e , a n d a w o rk in g k n o w le d g e of m ic ro c o m p u tin g h a rd w a re a n d s o ftw a re . A p p o in tm e n t, s a la ry , an d be n e fits : 12 -m o n th te n u re -tra c k fa c u lty a p p o in tm e n t. M in im u m S a la ry $2 4,00 0. B e n e fits p ro g ra m w ith o p e n e n ro llm e n ts a n n u a lly in c lu d e s g ro u p life, m e d ic a l, a n d d is a b ility in s u ra n c e p ro g ra m s , a n d T IA A /C R E F re tire m e n t. T O A P P L Y : S e n d le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n a n d re s u m e in c lu d in g n a m e s , a d d re s s e s , a n d te le p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th re e p ro fe s s io n a l re fe re n c e s to: William F. Louden University Librarian University of Evansville 1800 Lincoln Ave. Evansville, IN 47722 R e v ie w o f a p p lic a tio n s w ill b e g in im m e d ia te ly a n d c o n tin u e until an a p p o in tm e n t is m a d e . A p p o in tm e n t d a te is J a n u a ry 1998. O n lin e v e rs io n o f th e s e p o s itio n a n n o u n c e m e n ts w ith lin k s to a d d itio n a l in fo rm a tio n on th e u n iv e rs ity a n d th e lib ra rie s is a c c e s s ib le on th e W W W a t U R L: h ttp ://w w w .e v a n s v ille .e d u /~ lib w e b / v a c a n c ie s .h tm l. T h e U n iv e rs ity o f E v a n s v ille is a n in d e p e n d e n t, c o m p re h e n s iv e u n iv e rs ity a ffilia te d w ith th e U n ite d M e th o d is t C h u rch , w h ic h p ro v id e s a s tro n g liberal a rts a n d s c ie n c e s o rie n ta tio n a n d s e le c te d p ro fe s s io n a l progra m s. The University of Evansville operates under a nondiscriminatory policy with regard to race, color, creed or religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, or disability. http://www.evansville.edu/~libweb/ September1997/591 PERIODICALS/ ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN (Search Reopened) Union College U nion C o lle g e invites ap plica- tio n s f o r the position of P eriodi- c a ls /A c q u is itio n s L ib ra ria n , w ith an a n tic ip a te d s ta rt da te in late 1997. R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE S : M a n a g e s an d s u p e rv is e s the pe rio d ic a ls an d ge n e ra l a c q u is itio n s units, includ ing receipt, c a ta lo g in g , an d p ro c e s s in g of p e rio d ic a ls an d s e ria ls in all fo rm a ts . P rovide s lead e rsh ip in d e v e lo p in g po licie s re gard ing the acq uisition of ele c tro n ic resources. M o nitors and p a rtic ip a te s in the allo c a tio n o f th e a n nual libra ry m a te ria ls b u dget. P rep ares re g u la r e x p e n s e re­ po rts an d b u d g e t proje c tio n s . S u p e rv is e s three fu ll-tim e s ta ff an d te n plus s tu d e n t assista nts. P rovide s ge n e ra l re fe re n c e s e rv ic e on a rotating basis. S erve s on libra ryw ide and colleg e c o m m it­ te e s an d ta s k fo rc e s as n e eded R e p o rts to H ead of T e c h n ic a l S ervices. R E Q U IR E M E N T S : M LS fro m an A LA -accredited library school. Thorough knowledge of shared cata­ loging networks, electronic inform ation resources, and integrated library system s. D em onstrated a p ­ titud e fo r an alytical and de tailed w ork. Effective interpersonal com m unication, flexibility, organiza­ tional skills, and strong com m itm ent to teamwork. P R E F E R R E D : R ele va n t e x p e rie n c e in an a c a ­ d e m ic libra ry. B u d g e tin g e x p e rie n c e an d k n o w l­ ed ge of b o ok tra d e an d v en dors. W o rk in g k n o w l­ ed ge of c o m p u te r a p p lic a tio n s s uch as s p re a d ­ s h e e ts and d a ta b a s e m a n a g e m e n t. E xperie nce in d ire c t sup ervision . F u ll-tim e 12 -m onth position w ith fa c u lty privile ges and responsibilities. S alary c o m m e n s u ra te w ith q u a lific a tio n s an d e x p e ri­ ence. E x c e lle n t benefits. G E N E R A L : U nion C o lle g e is an inde pen den t, re sid entia l co lle g e of 2 ,0 0 0 u n d e rg ra d u a te s , lo­ cate d in u p state N ew Y ork, o ffe rin g liberal arts and e n g in e e rin g c u rric u la as w ell as a grad u a te progra m . S c h a ffe r Library has ju s t b e gun a m ajor e x p a n s io n an d re novatio n project, s c h e d u le d for c o m p le tio n in 1998. Learn m o re a b o u t S c h a ffe r L ib ra ry by v is itin g its h o m e p a g e a t h ttp :// w w w .u n io n .e d u /P U B L IC /L IB R A R Y /in d e x .h tm l. S end le tte r of a p p lic a tio n , re sum e, and th re e re fe re n c e c o n ta c ts by O c to b e r 1 , 1 997, to: Library Director Schaffer Library Union College Schenectady, NY 12308 An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. rience with manuscript and archival reference sources. Prefer addi­ tional graduate degree in American history, American studies, or related field. Visit our Web site at http://rodent.lib.rochester.edu.rbk/ rarehome.htm for more information about the Rare Books Department and this position. Salary dependent upon qualifications; minimum $32,000 plus benefits. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Jane Cassidy, Personnel Officer, Rush Rhees Library, U n iversity o f Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627; phone: (716) 275-4461. The University of Rochester is an equal opportunity employer. COLLECTION MANAGEMENT LIBRARIAN. (Search extended.) Collection Management Librarian for the Sciences, with responsibility for coordinating the selection of electronic resources. Virginia Com­ monwealth University seeks an energetic, knowledgeable, and for­ ward-looking individual for a dual role on its collection management team. As Collection Management Librarian for the Sciences, the incumbent will develop and manage monograph, serial, nonprint, and electronic materials in the sciences. Subject responsibilities include chemistry, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, physics and as­ tronomy, mathematical sciences, computer sciences, and informa­ tion science. Position also coordinates the selection of electronic resources by facilitating the identification, evaluation, and selection of electronic resources by the librarians on the collection manage­ ment team. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS required. Preferred: Academic background in the sciences, advanced degree strongly desired; two or more years experience developing collections and selecting electronic resources in a research library; awareness of national trends in scholarly publishing; knowledge of electronic resources in the sciences and other disciplines; experience with Salary guide Listed below are the latest minimum starting figures recommended 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 recom­ mendations are advisory only, and ALA has not adopted recommenda­ tions for minimum salaries. For information on librarian salaries, job seekers and employers should consider these recommended mini­ mums, as well as other salary surveys (such as the survey in the October 15,1989, issue of Library Journal, the ALA Survey of 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 Personnel Re­ sources. C o n n ec ticu t $31,273 D elaw are $22,500+ lllin ois $27,400# Indiana varie s* Iow a $24,533 Louisiana $22,000 M aine varies* M assachu setts $27,554* N ew J e rs e y $31,868 N ew Y o rk varie s* N orth C a ro lin a $24,367+ O h io $25,198+ P ennsylvan ia $26,400 R h o d e Island $29,800 S o u th C a ro lin a varie s* S o u th D ako ta $22,000 Texas $26,000 V erm o n t $26,464 W e s t V irg in ia $22,000 W isco nsin $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 associa­ tion for minimum salary information. +Salary minimums for public librarians only. #Option for local formula. http://www.union.edu/PUBLIC/LIBRARY/index.html http://rodent.lib.rochester.edu.rbk/ 5 9 2 /C & RL News library automation and technology applications in academic libraries; strong service orientation and/or public services experience; excel­ lent oral and written communication skills; ability to work indepen­ dently as well as as part of a team; involvement in professional activities; ability to meet requirements for faculty advancement, including professional service and publication. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment highly preferred. Environment: VCU is a publicly supported urban, research university in Richmond, Virginia, serving 22,000 students with 2,000 full-time faculty, both on the academic campus and at the Medical College of Virginia. Further information about VCU may be found at http://www.vcu.edu; informa­ tion about the libraries (including a complete job description) may be found at http://www.library.vcu.edu/. Salary: $31,000 minimum. Ben­ efits include 24 vacation days, choice of health plans (including HMOs and dental plans), choice of retirement and annuity plans (including TIAA/CREF); remuneration for university courses; and paid life insurance. Application: Submit resume and the names and phone numbers for three current references to: Susanna Bartmann Pathak, Head, Collection Management Services, University Library Services, V irg in ia C om m onw ealth U n iversity, VCU Box 842033, Richmond, VA 23284-2033; e-mail: sbpathak@gems.vcu.edu (for information only). Review of applications will begin on September 30, 1997. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirma­ tive action employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN. East Carolina Univer­ sity, Joyner Library. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree (or international equivalent). Preferred: Previous public ser­ vice experience with U.S. government print and electronic materials, including maps, CD-ROM databases, and Internet resources. Dem­ onstrated written and oral communication skills and commitment to public service. Ability to work comfortably in information/computer/ public service setting. Experience with bibliographic instruction in government resources, both print and electronic, and developing/ marketing user aids. Second subject master’s degree in a related discipline. Responsibilities: Provide reference service in Documents/ Maps Department; possibility of some hours at general reference desk. Some evening and weekend hours in rotation. Will participate in subject-based collection development duties as assigned. Joyner Library is a large (79 percent) selective federal depository with an extensive depository map collection and a tradition of effective public service. The Federal Documents Collection contains over 490,000 volumes, 320,000 microfiche, 91,000 sheet maps, and over 300 CD- THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY MILTON S. EISENHOWER LIBRARY RESOURCE SERVICES LIBRARIAN FOR ART HISTORY, CLASSICS, AND PHILOSOPHY (LIBRARIAN III) T h e m is s io n o f th e R e s o u rc e S e rv ic e s D e p a rtm e n t is to d e liv e r th e full ra n g e of re fe re n c e , in s tru c tio n a l, an d c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t s e rv ic e s to th e H opkin s c o m m u n ity . R esou rce S e rv ic e s lib ra ria n s are su b je c t s p e c ia lis ts , e a ch of w h o m is re s p o n s ib le fo r b u ild in g s tro n g , c lie n t-c e n te re d re la tio n s h ip s w ith th e fa c u lty an d s tu d e n ts in th e h a n d fu l of d is c ip lin e s he o r s h e s e rv e s . T h e E is e n h o w e r L ib ra ry 's c o m m itm e n t to w o rk in g a s a v a lu e d p a rtn e r in th e a c a d e m ic e n te rp ris e is be in g fe lt in fo u r ke y w a y s : a c o n c e n tra tio n on d e s ig n in g s e rv ic e s w h ic h re s p o n d to u s e r fe e d b a c k ; a c o m m itm e n t to e n a b le fa c u lty , s tu d e n ts , a n d s ta ff to m a s te r th e ne w info rm atio n en v iro n m e n t: a fo c u s e d e ffo rt to w a rd cre a tin g th e digita l libra ry o f the future; an d a m a jo r re m o d e lin g a n d p ro g ra m m a tic re o rie n ta tio n o f th e lib ra ry ’s p u b lic s e rv ic e s p a c e s . T h e E is e n h o w e r L ib ra ry p riz e s in itia tiv e , c re a tiv ity , p ro fe s s io n a lis m , an d te a m w o rk . R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE S : U n d e rs ta n d an d fa c ilita te th e w o rk of th e A rt H is to ry , C la s s ic s , a n d P h ilo s o p h y d e p a rtm e n ts , an d c u ltiv a te an d m a in ta in c lo s e w o rk in g re la tio n s h ip s w ith th e m e m b e rs o f th o s e d e p a rtm e n ts ; s e le c t tra d itio n a l an d e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s f o r th e c o lle c tio n in a s s ig n e d s u b je c t a re a s and m a n a g e re la te d b u d g e ts ; d e v e lo p W e b -b a s e d re s o u rc e s in a s s ig n e d s u b je c t areas; p ro v id e a v a rie ty of g e n e ra l re fe re n c e , re s e a rc h c o n s u lta tio n , an d in s tru c tio n a l s e rv ic e s to th e a c a d e m ic c o m m u n ity . Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d lib ra ry s c h o o l; a d v a n c e d d e g re e o r e q u iv a le n t e x p e rie n c e in a rt h is to ry p re fe rre d . C o m m itm e n t to q u a lity , c lie n t-c e n te re d s e rv ic e ; a b ility to c o n d u c t s e m in a rs , an d in s tru c tio n a l p ro g ra m s in th e u s e o f th e lib ra ry an d its re s o u rc e s ; k n o w le d g e o f th e In te rn e t an d th e W o rld W id e W e b ; tw o o r m o re y e a rs e x p e rie n c e in c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t a n d /o r re fe re n c e in a re s e a rc h library; re a d in g k n o w le d g e o f tw o E u ro p e a n la n g u a g e s , p a rtic u la rly F re n c h an d G erm an , h ig h ly d e s ira b le ; w illin g n e s s to w o rk a fle x ib le s c h e d u le in c lu d in g s o m e e v e n in g s an d w e e k e n d s as part of a tea m . F o r m o re in fo rm a tio n on th e libra ry, p le a s e c o n s u lt o u r W e b s ite at: h ttp ://m ilto n .m s e .jh u .e d u :8 0 0 1 / lib in fo .h tm l. S ta rtin g s a la ry ra nge is $ 3 3 ,7 0 0 -$ 4 3 ,0 0 0 . P le a s e se n d le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n , re s u m e an d th re e le tte rs o f re fe re n c e in d ic a tin g J o b # S 9 7 -6 6 6 9 , by O c to b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 7 , to: The Johns Hopkins University Homewood Human Resources 119 Garland Hall 3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD. 21218 E x c e lle n t b e n e fits in c lu d in g tu itio n re m is s io n . S m o k e fre e a n d d ru g free. AA/EOE. http://www.vcu.edu http://www.library.vcu.edu/ mailto:sbpathak@gems.vcu.edu http://milton.mse.jhu.edu:8001/ September1997/593 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIAN Ferris State University F erris S ta te U niversity in vite s a p p lic a tio n s fo r a H ealth S c ie n c e s L ibraria n. R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE S : P ro vid in g re fe re n c e , in­ fo rm a tio n , an d in s tru c tio n in h e alth scie n ce s; c o o rd in a tin g a c tiv itie s of p a rt-tim e lib ra ria n s an d s taff; s e rv in g a s a s u b je c t spe cia list; re fe r­ e n ce a s s is ta n c e , inclu d in g s o m e e v e n in g s and w e e k e n d s ; p a rtic ip a tin g in c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p ­ m ent, a s s e s s m e n t, an d u n iv e rs ity w id e a c tiv i­ ties; fo s te rin g he alth-relate d ne tw o rk in g in w e s t M ichigan. R E Q U IR E M E N T S : A LA -accredited M IL S /M LS ; a c a d e m ic h e alth s c ie n c e s /h o s p ita l libra ry, s u ­ pe rviso ry, lib ra ry in s tru c tio n , an d e le c tro n ic in­ fo rm a tio n system e x p e rie n c e ; e x c e lle n t c o m ­ m u n ica tio n , in te rp e rs o n a l, le a d e rs h ip , an d o r­ g a n iz a tio n skills. P R E F E R R E D : B A /B S in health s cience s; a d d i­ tional graduate degree; A H IP m em bership; c o m ­ p e te n c y in a h e alth s c ie n c e field; s u c c e s s fu l te a m leader. S A L A R Y : $2 9,00 0-3 5,00 0, depend ing upon e x ­ p e rience , fo r 12 -m o n th te n u re -tra c k fa c u lty p o ­ s ition w ith a c a d e m ic rank; e x c e lle n t b e nefits. S u b m it letter, re sum e, a n d th re e re fe re n c e s to: Health Sciences Librarian Search Committee Attn; Joan Boroff Administrative Services FSU Library 1201 S. State St. Big Rapids, Ml 49307-2747 F in alists w ill be re quire d to p ro v id e officia l tra n ­ scripts. A pplic a tio n re vie w sta rts S e p te m b e r 1, 1 9 9 7 ; c o n tin u e s until p o s itio n is filled. ROM disks. The department consists of a team of three faculty and three support staff. East Carolina University has over 17,800 students in its College of Arts and Sciences and ten professional schools. It is a constituent institution of the University of North Carolina System. Academic Library Services provides library and information services to the Division of Academic Affairs through two libraries, Joyner Library and the Music Library. An expansion and renovation project, scheduled for completion in 1998, will double the size of Joyner Library. 12-month tenure-track faculty position with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Minimum salary $25,000, depending upon qualifications and experience. Substantial record of research, publication, and presentation will be expected of the successful candidate for promotion and tenure. Screening of applications will begin October 1,1997, and continue until the position is filled. Send letter of application, resume, copies of all transcripts, and three current letters of reference to: Search Committee, Associate Direc­ tor, Pat Elks, Executive Assistant, Joyner Library, East Carolina U n ive rsity, Greenville, NC 27858-4353. Official transcripts from each college or university attended will be required prior to any offer CONSERVATORY LIBRARIAN Oberlin College Conservatory of Music O berlin C ollege invites a p plication s and no m i­ n a tio n s fo r th e p o s itio n of C o n s e rv a to ry Li­ brarian. R epo rting to the D ire cto r of Libraries, th e C o n s e rv a to ry Libraria n has ov e ra ll re­ s p o n s ib ility for p lan ning , de ve lo p in g , m a n a g ­ ing, an d e v a lu a tin g th e o p e ra tio n s , service s, an d re s o u rc e s o f th e C o n s e rv a to ry o f M u sic Library- S he o r he coo rd in a te s th e sys te m a tic an d b a la n c e d g ro w th of th e lib ra ry 's c o lle c ­ tion s; p a rtic ip a te s in th e te a c h in g an d pu blic s e rv ic e fu n c tio n s o f th e libra ry; c o n trib u te s to th e overall m a n a g e m e n t of the library system ; an d m ay, s u b je c t to e x p e rie n c e an d c o u rs e ne eds, te a c h in th e C o n s e rv a to ry . Q u a lific a tio n s includ e: M L A -a c c re d ite d M LS; g ra d u a te d e g re e in m u sic; b road k n o w le d g e of m u s ic lite ra tu re an d s c h o la rs h ip ; u n d e r­ s ta n d in g o f th e lib ra ry n e e d s of all a re a s of m u s ic in s tru c tio n an d re search ; at least three y e a rs p ro fe s s io n a l e x p e rie n c e in a m u s ic library; d e m o n s tra te d le a d e rs h ip an d m a n ­ a g e m e n t skills; p o sitive record of w orkin g w ell w ith o th ers. D e s ire d q u a lific a tio n s : P h.D . in m u s ic an d a s tro n g re c o rd of s c h o la rly re se a rch an d p ro ­ fessional activities. C om plete position descrip­ tio n a v a ila b le at h ttp ://w w w .o b e rlin .e d u /~ li- b ra ry/co nlib/libra rian .htm l T h e O b e rlin C o n s e rv a to ry of M u s ic Lib ra ry is on e of th e n a tio n ’s le ad ing m u sic libra ries. Its research-level holdings include 125,000 books an d s cores, a n d 5 0 ,0 0 0 re cordin gs. T h e staff consists o f fo u r p rofession als and seven para­ p ro fe s s io n a l a n d s u p p o rt staff. S a la ry c o m p e titiv e , c o m m e n s u ra te w ith e x ­ p e rie n c e an d q u a lific a tio n s . G e n e ro u s b e n ­ efits. P osition a v a ila b le J a n u a ry 1 ,1 9 9 8 . A p ­ p lic a tio n s re c e iv e d by O c to b e r 2 0 , 1 9 9 7 w ill be give n pre fe re n ce . S end le tte r of a p p lic a tio n , re sum e, a n d th re e le tte rs of re fe re n c e to: Conservatory Librarian Search Committee Main Library, Mudd Center Oberlin College Oberlin, OH 44074 Oberlin is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. The College actively seeks a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse staff and student body. http://www.oberlin.edu/~li-brary/conlib/librarian.html http://www.oberlin.edu/~li-brary/conlib/librarian.html 594 / C&RL News of employment. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We accommodate individuals with disabilities. Applicants must com­ ply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act. HEAD, CATALOGING UNIT,AND DATABASE PROJECTS COOR­ DINATOR. Humboldt State University Library. Reporting to Chair of Access Services, position heads the Cataloging Unit and coordinates the development of database projects. Unit consists of three FTE support staff, plus intermittent hourly and student assistant positions. Responsibilities entail oversight of all Cataloging operations, includ­ ing personnel management, budget, hands-on original cataloging, and policy and procedural development and implementation. The unit head will work with faculty and staff to design and coordinate development of local information databases, e.g., a Web-based repository of cataloged images in support of the campus curriculum. Unit activities encompass original and copy cataloging, authority control, online catalog maintenance, end processing, and mendery and bindery. Required minimum: qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; at least three years of directly related professional experience; supervisory/managerial experience; original cataloging experience, including work with LC classification; working knowledge of OCLC; cataloging experience on an integrated online library system; famil­ iarity with current trends in the use of technology in libraries and higher education; excellent written and verbal communication skills; com­ mitment to a participatory management style; ability to work coopera­ tively with faculty, staff, and students; demonstrated successful leadership abilities. Preferred qualifications: Related professional academic library experience; experience cataloging images, Internet resources, and/or other electronic resources; experience with vendor outsourcing; experience with documents retrospective conversion. This is a full-time tenure-track position with appointment at Senior Assistant Librarian ($38,892-$53,880), or Associate Librarian ($49,044- $68,196), with a start date of February 1, 1998. Competitive benefits package. University and library: HSU, the northernmost member of the California State University System, has an enrollment of approxi­ mately 7,250 FTE students. The HSU Library houses a collection of approximately 479,000 volumes, plus a large depository government documents collection, and uses Geac ADVANCE and OCLC for core THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY MILTON S. EISENHOWER LIBRARY COORDINATOR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL (LIBRARIAN III) T h e M ilton S. E is e n h o w e r L ib ra ry s e e k s n o m in a tio n s an d a p p lic a tio n s f o r th e p o sitio n of C o o rd in a to r for the D evelo pm e nt of B ibliographic C ontrol w h o can provide lead ersh ip in de velopin g o u r inte lle ctual access pro g ra m th a t s u p p o rts c o n v e n tio n a l and e m e rg in g b ib lio g ra p h ic c o n tro l s tra te g ie s fo r th e c a ta lo g o f the 21 s t cen tury. R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE S : R epo rtin g to th e H ead of C a ta lo g in g , th e in c u m b e n t w ill c o o rd in a te th e im p le m e n ­ ta tio n of ne w m o des of inte lle c tu a l a c c e s s b a s e d on e m e rg in g s ta n d a rd s fo r m e ta d a ta , p e rs is te n t iden tifiers fo r n e tw o rk e d resource s, and record fo rm a t/c o n te n t (e .g ., D ublin C ore, T E I) fo r lo cally digitize d re s o u rc e s an d th e o n lin e ta b le of c o n te n ts includ ed in P ro je c t M use, th e J o h n s H o p k in s U niversity e le c tro n ic pu b lis h in g initiative . C o lla b o ra te w ith th e S y s te m s O ffic e in cre a tin g H orizo n o n lin e re ports and d e v e lo p in g a c c e s s to Z 3 9 .5 0 re source s. D e v e lo p tra in in g p ro g ra m s an d tu to ria ls to fa c ilita te s ta ff u n d e rs ta n d in g an d use of new te c h n o lo g ie s . C o o rd in a te o n g o in g d e v e lo p m e n t o f th e C a ta lo g in g D e p a rtm e n t’s W e b pages. P erfo rm o rig in a l ca ta lo g in g o f m a te ria ls in a v a rie ty of fo rm a ts , includ ing n o n b o o k m a te ria ls. P a rtic ip a te a c tiv e ly in local an d na tio n a l p ro fe s s io n a l d e v e lo p m e n t an d s e rv ic e a c tiv itie s . T h e s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te fo r th is p o sitio n w ill be a c re a tiv e p ro b le m -s o lv e r w h o has a stro ng pe rs o n a l c o m m itm e n t to re s p o n s iv e an d in n o v a tiv e service . Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : A c c re d ite d M LS ; m in im u m o f th re e y e a rs , p o s t-M L S , re c e n t o rig in a l c a ta lo g in g exp erien ce, includ ing c ata loging of no n b o o k m a terials; w o rk in g k no w le dge of c u rre n t c a ta lo g in g rules and th e U S M A R C fo rm a ts ; re ading k n o w le d g e of on e w e s te rn E uro p e a n fo re ig n lang uag e; e x p e rie n c e w ith a local a u to m a te d s y s te m an d a na tio n a l b ib lio g ra p h ic utility; kn o w le d g e of H T M L; e x c e lle n t an aly tic a l, c o m m u n ic a tio n , an d tra in in g skills; fle x ib ility ; a b ility to prio ritiz e w o rk to e n s u re th a t d e p a rtm e n ta l and libra ry g o a ls are re alized; a b ility to w o rk in d e p e n d e n tly a s w ell as a s p a rt of a tea m . R e s e a rc h libra ry e x p e rie n c e , kn o w le d g e o f Z 3 9 .5 0 and e m e rg in g m e ta d a ta sta n d a rd s, an d p ro je c t m a n a g e m e n t e x p e ri­ e n ce preferred. U N IV E R S IT Y LIB R A R Y : T h e M ilton S. E is e n h o w e r L ib ra ry is th e m a in re se a rch lib ra ry o f th e Jo h n s H o p k in s U niversity. F o r m o re info rm a tio n on th e libra ry, ple a s e c o n s u lt o u r W e b site at: h ttp :// m ilto n .m s e .jh u .e d u :8 0 0 1 /lib in fo .h tm l. T h e libra ry prize s cre ativity, initiative, and profession alism . S tartin g s a la ry range is $3 3 ,7 0 0 - $ 4 3,00 0. P lease s en d le tte r of a p plication , resum e, an d th re e letters of re fere nce in d ic a tin g J o b # S 9 7 -6 6 5 4 , b y O c to b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 7 , to: The Johns Hopkins University Homewood Human Resources 119 Garland Hall 3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218 E x c e lle n t b e n e fits inclu d in g tu itio n re m ission. S m o k e fre e an d dru g free. AA/EOE. September1997/595 ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICES University of Georgia P U R P O S E A N D S C O P E : T h e A s s o c ia te U n iv e rs ity Libraria n (A U L) fo r C o lle c tio n D e v e lo p m e n t and T e c h n ic a l S e rv ic e s is re sp o n s ib le to th e U n iv e rs ity Libraria n an d has p rim a ry re s p o n s ib ility fo r a d m in is te rin g th e div is io n , w hich c o n s is ts of the fo llo w in g d e p a rtm e n ts : A c q u is itio n s , C ata lo ging , H um a n itie s, M usic, P eriod icals, P re s e rv a tio n , S c ie n c e C o lle c tio n s an d B ran ch S e rvice s, an d S ocial S c ie n c e s . R e s p o n s ib ilitie s includ e th e d ire c t s u p e rv is io n of th e div is io n an d o v e ra ll c o o rd in a tio n of the d e v e lo p m e n t of th e c ollectio n an d p rocessing of m a terials, includ ing a lloca tion and control of a m aterials b u d g e t of a p p ro x im a te ly $7 m illion. T e c h n o lo g ic a l s u p p o rt in c lu d e s G A LIN (G e o rg ia A c a d e m ic Lib ra ry Info rm a tio n N etw ork), the in-h ouse a u to m a te d s ystem , and G A L IL E O (G e o rg ia L ib ra ry L e arnin g O nlin e ), a s ta te w id e s y s te m w h ic h g ives un iv e rs a l a c c e s s to c ore m a te ria ls fo r e v e ry s tu d e n t an d fa c u lty m e m b e r in th e U n iv e rs ity S y s te m of G eo rgia. T h e w o rk of th e div is io n is s u p p o rte d by an a d m in is tra tiv e LAN. T h e A U L is a m e m b e r of the U niversity L ib ra ria n ’s c a b in e t an d th e d e p a rtm e n t he ads' forum (the p lan ning and po lic y -m a k in g bodies o f th e libra ries), and p a rtic ip a te s fu lly in th e o v e ra ll a d m in is tra tio n of th e libra ries, inclu d in g long -ra nge p lan ning , d e v e lo p m e n t an d e v a lu a tio n o f service s, an d the e s ta b lis h m e n t o f lib ra ry w id e po licies. Th ere are a p p ro x im a te ly 110 fu ll-tim e s ta ff m e m b e rs in the division . Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : E du c a tio n an d exp e rie n c e : A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS; m inim um of fiv e y e a rs e x p e ri­ ence in a d m inistering tech n ic a l s e rvice s o r c ollectio n m a n a g e m e n t (som e e xp erien ce in both preferred), in an a c a d e m ic o r re se a rch lib ra ry (large a c a d e m ic o r re se a rch libra ry e x p e rie n c e preferred). L e a d e rs h ip an d o rg a n iz a tio n a l d e v e lo p m e n t: D e m o n s tra te d s u c c e s s fu l a d m in is tra tiv e an d m a n a g e ­ m e n t e x p e rie n c e w ith d iv e rs e un its, in c lu d in g fa c ilita tio n of g ro u p d e c is io n -m a k in g an d plan ning ; d e m o n s tra te d e x c e lle n t oral an d w ritte n c o m m u n ic a tio n skills; a b ility to esta b lish an d m a in ta in p ro d u c ­ tive, long -term , e ffe c tiv e w o rk in g re la tio n s h ip s w ith lib ra rie s ’ s ta ff and fa c u lty a s w ell as pa tron s, u n iv e rs ity a d m in is tra to rs , an d c o m m u n ity m e m bers; e x p e rie n c e in a rtic u la tin g an d e n th u s ia s tic a lly c o m m u n ic a tin g a c o n s is te n t v is io n o f lib ra ry p rio ritie s an d in initiatin g a n d im p le m e n tin g new s e rv ic e s an d s tra te g ic d ire c tio n s c o m p a tib le w ith th a t vision. C o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t an d te c h n ic a l s e rvice s: E x p e rie n c e w ith inte g ra te d lib ra ry s yste m s, w ith an e m p h a s is on c o lle c tio n m a n a g e m e n t o r te c h n ic a l s e rv ic e fu n c tio n s ; e x p e rie n c e w ith a u to m a te d libra ry s y s te m s an alysis; th o ro u g h u n d e rs ta n d in g of te c h n ic a l s e rv ic e s an d c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t a ctivities; a w a re n e s s of tre n d s in s c h o la rly com m u n ic a tio n and p u blishing; de m o n s tra te d e x p e rie n c e w ith bu dget p la n n in g an d c o n tro l preferred. P ro fe s s io n a l a c tiv itie s : S tro n g re cord o f le a d e rs h ip an d a c h ie v e m e n t in th e p ro fe s s io n an d d e m o n ­ stra te d c o m m itm e n t to fo s te rin g th e p ro fe s s io n a l d e v e lo p m e n t of others. B E N E F IT S : S ta n d a rd b e n e fits p a c k a g e includ es life, he alth, an d d is a b ility insu ra n ce ; m a n d a to ry pa rtic ip a tio n in th e s ta te o r op tio n a l re tire m e n t system ; a nd 21 d a y s a n nual leave, p lus 12 paid ho lidays. S a la ry m in im u m : $ 7 0 ,0 0 0 , c o m m e n s u ra te w ith e x p e rie n c e . F o rfu rth e r in fo rm a tio n v is it th e U n ive rsity o f G e o rg ia L ib ra rie s ’ W eb: h ttp ://w w w .lib s .u g a .e d u . A P P L IC A T IO N P R O C E D U R E : S end lette r of a p plication a d dressin g all qu alifica tio n s w ith a resum e and th e na m es, a d d re s s e s , an d p h o n e n u m b e rs o f fiv e re fere nces, by O c to b e r 2 2 , 1 997, to: Florence E. King Assistant University Librarian for Human Resources University of Georgia Libraries Athens, GA 30602-1641 Phone: (706) 542-0626 T h is p o sitio n w ill be fille d o n ly if s u ita b le a p p lic a n ts are fou nd. An equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. http://www.libs.uga.edu 5 9 6 / C&RL News systems support. There are 11 FTE librarians and 32 support staff. Qualified candidates must submit a letter of application (referencing Job 97/98-16), resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, by October 15,1997, to: Chair, Library Faculty Personnel Committee, c/o University Librarian, Hum boldt State U n iversity Library, One Harpst St., Arcata, CA 95521 -8299. For further information and/or the complete position description, consult the HSU Library homepage at http://library.humboldt.edu/library/ administration/catalog.html or call (707) 826-3441. HSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, title IX employer. HEAD OF THE CATALOGING DEPARTMENT. The Williams Col­ lege Library invites applications for the position of Head of the Cataloging Department. Reporting to the College Librarian, the de­ partment head will be responsible for making bibliographically acces­ sible all items acquired for the library’s collections, for the preparation of library materials for the collections, and for in-house conservation services. Will supervise eight FTE, including two librarians and six paraprofessionals. Requirements: An ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum of five years of experience in cataloging; demonstrated supervisory skills. Working knowledge of at least one foreign lan­ guage preferred. Knowledge of material preservation techniques. Understanding of the ways in which economic pressures, technologi­ cal opportunities, and partnering initiatives are affecting traditional cataloging operations. Demonstrated ability to engage staff in the process of planning and change and to provide leadership for change. Salary: $39,000+, depending on qualifications. Send letter of interest, resume, and names of three references to: Phyllis Cutler, College Librarian, W illiam s College, P.O. Box 476, Williamstown, MA 01267; fax: (413) 597-4060. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. EO/AA employer. HEAD, SERIALS CATALOGING UNIT. University of Michigan. Seri­ als Cataloging, one of six units within the Acquisitions/Serials Divi­ sion, performs cataloging for the University of Michigan Library system. The unit staff consists of three full-time paraprofessional and TWO POSITIONS TEMPLE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES E L E C T R O N IC R E S O U R C E S C A T A L O G IN G L IB R A R IA N R espo nsibilities: P rovides orig inal and a d aptive cata lo g in g re cords fo r a w ide va rie ty of m a terials in diffe re n t form ats, w ith a spe cia l e m p h a s is on ele c tro n ic re source s an d n e tw orked info rm atio n. S erves as a liaison w ith o th e r library units to resolve biblio grap hic acce ss issues relating to electronic resources. P articipa tes in th e form u la tio n of c ata loging and a u th o rity con trol po licie s and d e cisio ns. P repares reports, stud ies, and s u rveys as required. P articipa tes in d a ta b a s e m a in te n a n ce a c tivities. A ssum e s o th e r p rofession al re sponsib ilitie s as ap prop riate . In ad dition to th e general qu alifica tio n s listed below , w e require th e fo llow in g: T w o ye a rs po st-M L S c a ta lo g in g e xp e rie n c e in a large a c a d e m ic o r research library using R U N a n d /o rO C L C ; re cent e xp erien ce in c ata loging c o m p u te r files; kno w le dge of A A C R 2r, LC S H , LC c lassificatio n, and U S M A R C . K now led ge of c u rre n t tre n d s in cata lo g in g , e s p e c ia lly tho se related to electronic re source s and au th o rity c on trol. R eading k no w le dge of tw o fore ig n languages. F a m ilia rity w ith on lin e au th o rity con trol, and S G M L and H T M L cod in g high ly de sirable . A ddress a p plication to: Laila El Z e in. a d d re s s below . L IB R A R IA N , S P E C IA L C O L L E C T IO N S D E P A R T M E N T R espo nsibilities: P rovide s control of m a nuscrip t, archival, and o th e r n o nboo k m a terials: physical handling, processing , and cata lo g in g via R LIN ’s A M C and V IM files; a ssists in the curating of the de partm ent’s C ontem porary C ulture Collection; and provides reference service and general professional assistance. In addition to th e general qualifications listed below , w e require th e follow ing: Archival training and exp erien ce; w orkin g kno w le dge of R LIN -A M C progra m , A A C R 2, LC S H , archival practices, and au th o rity files; ab ility to deal w ith so m e ph ysica l w ork, such a s lifting boxes and w orkin g in ad verse c ollectio n sto ra g e areas. P referred: O rig in al cata lo g in g exp e rie n c e in a larg e ac a d e m ic o r research libra ry o r archive; re fere nce exp erien ce; and tra ining and s u p e rv is o ry exp erien ce. A ddress a p plication to: T h o m a s W hiteh ead, ad d re s s below . G E N E R A L Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S (for both po sitio ns): M LS de gree from an A L A -a c c re d ite d program . D em o nstra ted oral and w ritte n c om m u n ic a tio n skills, e x c e lle n t inte rpersona l skills, and strong service orie ntatio n are essential. S A L A R Y : $2 9,50 0 (for 10-m onth w o rk year); m ay be high er de p e n d in g on qu alification s. A ddition al m onth of w o rk m ay be required fo r an ad ded 9.6 pe rc e n t of a nnual salary. B enefits pa c k a g e includes health, dental, and life insurance; tuitio n re m ission; an d T IA A -C R E F re tirem e nt plans. S end lette r of a p plication ad dre s s in g all qu alific a tio n s stated above, resum e, an d nam es of three re fere nces to: Chair (named above) Search Committee Administrative Services Department Paley Library (017-00) Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 C losing date fo r a p plication s: S e p te m b e r 2 9 ,1 9 9 7 . An AA/EO employer. http://library.humboldt.edu/library/ September1997/597 two professional staff members (one Assistant Librarian and one Associate Librarian). Duties: Linder the general direction of the Head of the Acquisitions/Serials Division, the successful candidate will assume overall administrative and planning responsibility for the Serials Cataloging Unit; determine objectives for the unit, formulate policies to achieve them, and assign cataloging responsibilities in accordance with individual expertise, as well as monitor the produc­ tivity and quality of the unit workflow, and institute changes as needed; hire, supervise, and assume responsibility for training of unit clericals and catalogers in bibliographic description, AACR2, hold­ ings standards, CONSER, NACO, classification and subject analy­ sis, and applications of the cataloger workstation; develop and implement procedures for cataloging serials in print, microform, and electronic format; resolve complex cataloging and authority prob­ lems; develop, implement and coordinate special cataloging projects; serve as the library’s resource person and consultant (regarding serials cataloging policies, procedures, and workflow) for Technical and Public Services staff; oversee unit participation in CONSER and NACO, training and supervising staff to undertake these procedures and setting appropriate quality and quantity production standards in accordance with CONSER requirements. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; demonstrated management, supervisory, and SCIENCE REFERENCE COORDINATOR (LIBRARIAN IV) MILTON S. EISENHOWER LIBRARY JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY T h e M ilton S. E isenho w er Library s ee ks an en thu s ia s tic and fo rw a rd -th in k in g librarian to tra n s fo rm its S c ience/E n ginee ring Library into a user- and tech n o lo g y-ce n te re d info rm atio n service . T h e S cience/ E ngineering L ibrary is a ne w ly renovated flo o r in th e m ain libra ry w ith a colle ctio n of 3 2 2,00 0 volum es, 2,7 00 c u rre n t pe riodica ls, and a large n u m b e r of e lectronic resources. T h e a cq uisitions bu d g e t fo r s cience and e n ginee ring is ap pro x im a te ly $2 ,500 ,000 . A te a m of fo u r librarians, including the C oordinator, selects books and provides reference, instructional, and liaison services to the 20 science and en ginee ring de partm ents. T h e S cience/E n ginee ring L ibrary is a unit w ithin th e R esource S ervices Department. R E S P O N S IB ILIT IE S : D evelop a p rogram th a t b e st m eets th e needs of th e s cience a nd e n ginee ring fac u lty and stud ents. S uch a program w ould includ e a sce rtainin g w h a t info rm atio n products and service s s cientists and en ginee rs need and ho w th e staff and the libra ry w ill de liv e r th e s e products and services. S trategies w ould include electronic product developm ent, the packaging, custom ization, and m a rketing of useful info rm atio n, d o cum en t d e live ry services, inte rface system design, and the facilitatio n of inte rdisciplina ry research. A high level of interaction betw een fac u lty and students and the libra rians is essential. S upe rvise th re e libra rians a nd stu d e n t staff, m a nage the S cience R efe rence Fund and the S cience/ E ngine erin g Interdisciplin ary Fund and fo u r to six su b je c t fu n d s d e pend ing on ba ckgrou nd and exp erien ce. S erve a s liaison to W elch and A p plied P hysics La bora tory libraries. S erve as a m e m ber of the C oo rd in a to rs G ro up in th e R esou rce S ervices D epa rtm e nt to help m a nage the de p a rtm e n t and provide a strong coo perative relationship betw een the S cience/E ngineering Library and the departm ent as a w hole. Q U A LIF IC A T IO N S : M LS fro m an A LA -a c c re d ite d library school and tw o to three ye a rs e xp erien ce in a spe cia l o r s cience /eng inee ring library required. T w o o r m ore ye a rs exp e rie n c e in collection d e v e lo p m e n t a n d /o r re fere nce stro n g ly preferred. D em o nstra ted ab ility to c o n d u c t s em in ars and instructiona l progra m s. E xperie nce w orkin g w ith info rm atio n and netw orked tech nolog ies, including designing and creating W eb sites and pages, highly desired. E xcellent interpersonal skills, including the ab ility to w o rk w ell w ith c o w orkers and ad m inistra tors and a de m and ing user group. D em onstrated leadership qualities, sup ervisory experience, and th e ability to w o rk fle xib ly and cre atively in a changing en vironm ent. W illin g n e ss to w o rk a fle x ib le sche dule, includ ing e ve nings and w eekends. For m ore info rm atio n on the library, please co n s u lt o u r W eb site at: http://m ilto n .m se .jh u .e d u :8 0 0 1 / libinfo.htm l. T h e starting salary range is $3 7,800 - $48,000, depending upon experience and education. T o be con sid ere d, please s en d le tte r of a p plication , resum e, and three letters of reference, indicating Job # S 9 7 -6 5 1 5, by S e p te m b e r 3 0 ,1 9 9 7 , to: The Johns Hopkins University Homewood Human Resources 119 Garland Hall 3400 N. Charles St. Baltimore, MD 21218 E x c e lle n t b e n e fits in c lu d in g tu itio n p la n s fo r s ta ff, s p o u s e , a n d d e p e n d e n t c h ild re n . S m o k e fre e a n d d ru g fre e . AA/ EOE. http://milton.mse.jhu.edu:8001/ 5 9 8 /C&RL News training experience; working knowledge of two western European languages; minimum five years of professional serials cataloging experience, including electronic resources; experience in a large academic library, and with an integrated library system. Knowledge of/experience with AACR2 and pre-AACR2 cataloging codes, Library of Congress subject headings and classification, CONSER and NACO standards and procedures, HTML and SGML. Demonstrated leadership in application of new technological cataloging tools and in processing of materials in the rapidly changing serials delivery formats. Knowledge of current and national cataloging trends and issues in an automated environment. Computer literacy required, including working knowledge of computer applications such as spread­ sheets and database management. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and workflow analysis. Demonstrated oral and written commu­ nication skills. Demonstrated ability to work, collaboratively and individually, with staff, students, and faculty of culturally diverse backgrounds. Ability to work well in a changing environment, to work effectively within a large organization, and to exercise initiative. Demonstrated commitment to professional development and service. Rank, salary, and leave: Rank of Senior Associate Librarian. Final salary dependent on years of previous relevant professional experi­ ence (minimum salary $38,000). 24 working days of vacation a year; 15 days of sick leave a year, with provisions for extended benefits. To apply: Send cover letter and copy of resume to: Karen Downing, Library Human Resources, 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North, U n iversity o f M ichigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1205. Application deadline: Applications received by October 15,1997 will be given first consideration. The University of Michigan is a nondiscriminatory, affirmative action employer. INSTRUCTION AND REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Instruction librarian to co-lead and enhance a vigorous instruction program and to participate in reference, database searching, departmental liaison program, etc., with a flexible team of librarians. This person will work with both traditional and electronic resources in an ongoing instruc­ tion program that includes a library component in a required compo­ sition course. Duties also include producing documentation for elec­ tronic resources and maintaining the library’s master file of instruc­ tional bibliographies. Two years of experience in library instruction or a closely related area, an ALA-accredited master’s degree, and a knowledge of current academic library trends are required. Natural science background strongly preferred. The ability to adapt to a wide THREE POSITIONS OPEN The Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine Harvard University T h e C o u n tw a y Lib ra ry o f M e d ic in e s e rv e s th e fa c u lty , s tud ents, re search ers, and s ta ff of H arva rd M edical S c h o o l, H a rv a rd S c h o o l o f D ental M e dicine, a n d H a rv a rd S choo l o f P u b lic H ealth, a n d th e F e llo w s o f th e B o s to n M e dical Library. It c o n ta in s a larg e, c o m p re h e n s iv e p rin t c o lle c tio n (6 0 0 ,0 0 0 v o lu m e s ) an d its histo rica l c o lle c tio n is w o rld -re n o w n e d . T h e lib ra ry pro v id e s o n s ite an d re m ote on lin e acc e s s to ele c tro n ic re source s includ ing jou rn a ls , cata logs, an d citatio n da ta b a s e s , and m a n a g e s an ele c tro n ic c lassro om and a n S G I c la s s ro o m /la b o ra to ry . T h e C o u n tw a y is c u rre n tly in v o lv e d w ith re n o v a tio n p la n n in g effo rts, w ith w o rk e x p e c te d to be gin e a rly in 1998. T h e lib ra ry s e e k s a p p lic a n ts fo r th e fo llo w in g po sitio n s : A S S IS T A N T D IR E C T O R FO R R E F E R E N C E A N D E D U C A T IO N S E R V IC E S T a k e s th e lead e rsh ip role in d e v e lo p in g a use r-ce n te re d an d pro a c tiv e re fere nce and con s u lta tio n service. L e a d s in th e d e v e lo p m e n t o f a c o m p re h e n s iv e e d u c a tio n pro g ra m , w o rk in g w ith fa c u lty to d e v e lo p in te rfa c e s b e tw e e n e d u c a tio n a l, re search , a n d c lin ic a l p ro g ra m s o f H a rv a rd M e dical S c h o o l an d lib ra ry p ro g ra m s an d s e rv ic e s . Le a d s s ta ff in th e s e le c tio n of re fe re n c e re s o u rc e s re g a rd le s s o f fo rm a t. IN F O R M A T IO N R E S E A R C H A N D D E V E L O P M E N T S P E C IA L IS T L e a d s an d p a rtic ip a te s in p la n n in g an d im p le m e n ta tio n o f v a rio u s in n o v a tiv e p ro je c ts at th e C o u n tw a y Library. W ill fo c u s on th e c re a tio n o f In te rn e t-b a s e d b io m e d ic a l an d s c ie n tific k n o w le d g e re s o u rc e s , w ith th e g o a ls to e n h a n c e s c ie n tific c o m m u n ic a tio n an d in fo rm a tio n e x c h a n g e an d c o lla b o ra tio n am o n g b io m e d ic a l re s e a rc h e rs . W ill p ro v id e in n o v a tiv e w a y s to in te g ra te v a rio u s fo rm s an d fo rm a ts of s c ie n tific in fo rm a tio n , w h ic h m a y in c lu d e V R M L an d G IS. S Y S T E M S A D M IN IS T R A T O R P ro v id e s c ru c ia l s u p p o rt to s y s te m s o p e ra tio n an d d e v e lo p m e n t o f n e w p ro g ra m s a t C o u n tw a y L ibrary. M a n a g e s lib ra ry e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s : s e le c tio n an d m a in te n a n c e o f c o m p u te r h a rd w a re a n d s o ftw a re ; s y s te m s -le v e l s u p p o rt o f s e rv e rs ; in s ta lla tio n an d u p d a tin g of e le c tro n ic re so u rce s. P ro v id e s te c h n ic a l a n d d e v e lo p m e n t s u p p o rt s e rv ic e s fo r lib ra ry o p e ra tio n s (i.e., e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s , in te rfa c e s and fro n te n d s , d a ta b a s e d e s ig n ). W o rk s w ith s ta ff to plan, d e s ig n , an d im p le m e n t n e tw o rk in fra s tru c tu re and e le c tro n ic c la s s ro o m s fo r re n o v a te d library. S e rve s on in s titu tio n w id e ta s k fo rc e s to d ire c t an d im p le m e n t c a m p u s w id e in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y projects. F o r a co m p le te jo b de sc rip tio n an d m ore info rm atio n a b o u t the C o u n tw a y Library, s e e o u r W e b ho m e page a t h ttp ://w w w .m e d .h a rv a rd .e d u /c o u n tw a y . S end c o v e r le tte r an d re s u m e to: Mary Dupont Office for Human Resources Harvard Medical School 25 Shattuck St. Boston, MA 02115 We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. http://www.med.harvard.edu/countway September1997/599 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT OFFICER Northeastern University Libraries N ortheastern U niversity L ibrarie s in vite s a p p lic a tio n s fro m an d n o m in a tio n s of ind ivid u a ls w ith the vision, en ergy, and lead e rsh ip a b ility to a rticulate, plan, and coo rd in a te o u r pro g ra m s fo r c ollectio n de ve lo p m e n t, ele c tro n ic access, re source sharing, preserva tion, an d d is a s te r pre p a re d n e ss. The s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill d e m o n s tra te an un d e rs ta n d in g of s c h o la rly c o m m u n ic a tio n an d c u rric u la r p ro c e s s e s in h ig h e r ed uca tio n , th e ir on g o in g tra n s fo rm a tio n by info rm atio n te c h n o lo g y and n etw orks, an d how th e s e a p p ly to colle ctio n de ve lo p m e n t, c o lla b o ra tiv e info rm atio n re so u rce sha ring, and ele c tro n ic a c c e s s ib ility an d de live ry. T h e succ e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill be e x p e rie n c e d in effe c tiv e ly developin g, im ple m en ting, ad m inistering, a nd e va lu ating inno vative, c o m p re h e n s iv e program s. A rticulate stra tegic plans and related goals and objectives, and the m ethod s fo r achieving them . O versee the p re p a ra tio n and cu rre n c y o f c o lle c tio n /e le c tro n ic -a c c e s s p o licy s ta te m e n ts . R e co m m e n d a llo c a ­ tio n s of an d m a nage a $ 4 m illion c o lle c tio n s /a c c e s s budget. A n a ly z e an d a s s e s s th e a d e q u a c y of c o lle c tio n s an d th e ir fu n d in g fo r accre d ita tio n , pro g ra m an d b u d g e t review s, an d ne w curric u lu m proposa ls. In co lla b o ra tio n w ith legal cou nsel, re v ie w an d n e gotiate licenses. Ide ntify p rospective fun ding sou rces, p repare pro p o s a ls an d g ra n t a p plication s, an d de ve lo p gift p rogra m s. C oordina te, guide, an d e v a lu a te th e a c tiv itie s o f 2 0 lib ra ria n s w h o pa rtic ip a te in c o lle c tio n m a nage m en t, selectio n, an d an alysis, and w h o also se rv e as liaison s to a c a d e m ic d iscipline s. S up e rv is e tw o FTE colle ctio n m a n a g e m e n t assista nts. M a y se rv e as liaison to and s e le c t m a te ria ls fo r on e o r m ore ac a d e m ic discip lin e s . A s s u re c lose w o rk in g re la tio n s h ip s w ith fa c u lty and c u rric u lu m com m itte e s . M e m b e r of the libra ry’s ad m inistra tive team . R epresen t the libraries consortially, re giona lly , and n a tionally on collectio n de ve lo p m e n t, re so u rce sha ring, a n d p re s e rv a tio n m atters. T h e library holds m em bership in O C L C /N elin et, th e C oalition fo r N etw orked Inform ation T a sk Force, the B oston Library C onso rtium , an d th e B oston R egio nal L ibrary S ystem , and is a C o m m is s io n on P rese rvation and A c c e s s s po nsor. C A R L S y s te m s a nd T a n d e m c o m p u te rs a re th e cu rre n t p latform s fo r th e c a ta lo g an d fo r circ u la tio n and pro ce ssin g s e rvice s. N o rtheastern, a C a rn e g ie R esea rch II institu tion, is s tu d e n t-fo c u s e d and de dica te d to a c o o p e ra tiv e e d u c a tio n /e x p e rie n tia l learning m odel. A d iverse stu d e n t b o dy o f 2 0 ,0 0 0 u n d e rg ra d u a te s an d 5,0 00 grad u a te s tu d e n ts is en ro lle d in seven un d e rg ra d u a te colle g e s, nine grad u a te an d pro fe s s io n a l s cho ols, an d tw o p a rt-tim e un d e rg ra d u a te divisions. T h e re also are activ e c on tinuing ed ucation an d dista nce learning program s. V isit o u r W eb site fo r m ore info rm atio n: h ttp ://w w w .n e u .e d u /lib ra ry /. Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS de gree . A t least fiv e ye a rs d e m o n s tra te d s u cce ssfu l and in c re a s in g ly re sp o n s ib le pro fe s s io n a l exp e rie n c e re la ted to collectio n d e v e lo p m e n t an d ele c tro n ic access, p re fe ra b ly in an a c a d e m ic libra ry and inclu d in g e ffective su p e rvisio n , b u d g e ta ry an a ly s is and d e velopm ent, an d fa c u lty re la tions. K n o w le d g e a b le a b o u t colle ctio n p re s e rv a tio n an d d is a s te r pre­ p a redn ess, q u a lita tiv e a n d q u a n tita tiv e colle ctio n an a ly s is tech n iq u e s , licensin g issues, p ro je c t m a n­ a g em en t, c o lla b o ra tiv e p rogra m de ve lo p m e n t, and tre n d s in h ig h e r ed ucation , re search, scho la rly com m unica tion, and c urricular de velopm ent. High energy, and strong planning, organizational, inte rper­ sonal, a n alytical, ne gotiatio n, an d oral and w ritte n c o m m u n ic a tio n skills. A b ility to s e t prio ritie s a nd to a rtic u la te go als and in n o v a tiv e progra m s. C o m m itm e n t to s ta ff d e v e lo p m e n t an d to ach ie v in g and w orkin g w ith a d iv e rs e s ta ff and use r c o m m u n ity . P re fe r a d v a n c e d s u b je c t de gree , a nd fa m ilia rity w ith m a trix o rg a n iz a tio n stru cture s. S A L A R Y : C o m p etitive, c o m m e n s u ra te w ith qu alification s and exp erien ce. E xcellent be nefits package. R eview of a p p lic a tio n s w ill be gin O c to b e r 1 0 ,1997, and co n tin u e until th e po sitio n is filled. P lease send le tte r of ap plication , resum e, an d th e n a m es o f th re e re fe re n c e s to: Lynda Leahy Associate Dean, User Services and Collection Development Northeastern University Libraries 320 Snell Library 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 Northeastern University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and especially welcomes applications from minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. http://www.neu.edu/library/ 6 0 0 / C&RL News range of learning styles, computer skills and/or a background in educational/instructional technology are desirable. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has an interest in working in an environment that emphasizes peer responsibilities and relationships. Our library faculty positions give individuals a good breadth of involvement in library services and operations and campus life. Interim promotion and also tenure will require a second graduate degree and scholarly activity (broadly defined). The library has nine full-time and two part-time librarians and 14 staff, an integrated client/ server library system, 360,000 volumes, and 1,200 subscriptions for 4,500 students and 200 faculty. Tenure-track faculty position, rank dependent upon qualifications. Excellent benefits include TIAA/CREF and a 12-month contract. Minimum salary is $38,842. Review of applications will begin October 3, 1997; deadline for applications is October 14, 1997; targeted starting date is January 2, 1998. Please apply with letter, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses, and tele­ phone numbers of three references to: John Buschman, Chair-Moore Library, R ider U n iversity, 2083 Lawrenceville Rd., Lawrenceville, NJ 08648. Rider University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, or any other non- job-related criteria. Visit Rider University on the Internet: http:// www.rider.edu. INSTRUCTIONAL DESIGN SPECIALIST. Position: Instructional De­ sign Specialist/Coordinator for Technology and Learning. Rank: Fac­ ulty, Instructor Rank (non-tenure-track). 11-month contract. Qualifica­ tions: Master’s degree in instructional design, educational technol­ ogy, or related field; two years professional experience in course development using emerging technologies (video, audio, WWW and other Internet applications) in higher education; overall understanding of the psychology of learning and pedagogical methods in a variety of disciplines, including distance learning applications; specific under­ standing of integrating Library/Learning Resources into instructional Development and applicable technologies; superior and intentional communication skills; ability to work effectively and collaboratively with students, faculty, and other campus technology leaders on coordinated projects. Responsibilities: Consult with library special­ ists, teaching faculty, and Continuing Studies staff on course design with instructional/information technologies and use of those technolo­ gies as they apply to learning issues; coordinate and supervise the processes and services of the Technology Learning Center; serve as overall advocate for learning with technology campuswide and serve on appropriate committees. Compensation: Minimum salary $35,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, disability, life insurance; retirement; moving allowance. Appli­ cation deadline: Applications should be completed no later than October 1, 1997. Send resume and qualifications letter to: Susan Reynolds, Library Administrative Secretary, Seattle P a cific U niver­ sity, 3307 Third Ave. West, Seattle, WA 98119; phone: (206) 281- 2413; e-mail: sreynold@spu.edu. Seattle Pacific University serves more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students in both liberal arts and professional studies. The university’s Christian commitments are both evangelical and Wesleyan, with faculty and students repre­ senting a broad range of faith traditions. The university seeks appli­ cants who are enthusiastically committed to its Christian mission. For m ore inform ation about SPU, access our hom epage at http:// www.spu.edu/. LEARNING RESOURCE SPECIALIST. Position: Specialist for the Social Sciences and Business. Ten-month, faculty appointment. Rank: Open. Position available immediately. Qualifications: MLS from ALA- accredited institution and appropriate subject-matter master’s degree required; strong background in the social sciences and business; excellent interpersonal skills in relating to Learning Resources and subject-area faculty, staff, and wider SPU community; understanding of current information technologies; understanding of how Learning Resources relates to instructional design and curriculum development; ability to work as an active member of the Learning Resources/ Instructional Design team. Responsibilities: Coordinate collection management, library user education, and general and advanced reference service, including CD-ROM, Internet, and other online search­ ing; maintain close working relationship with faculty and participate on faculty committees and in professional organizations. Compensation: Salary is dependent upon experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, disability, and life insurance, as well as retire­ ment programs. Moving allowance provided. Application deadline: Applications should be completed no later than October 1,1997. Send LIBRARIAN POSITIONS The State University at Stony Brook is seeking candi­ branch science library. dates for two entry-level librarian positions. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; R E F E R E N C E LIB RA R IA N /SO C IA L SC IEN C ES degree in a science discipline or a minimum of 2 years S E L E C T O R : Responsible for providing reference ser­ science-related work experience; knowledge o f scientif­ vices in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The suc­ ic research methodologies in both print and electronic cessful candidate will act as materials selector and fac­ inform ation systems; dem onstrated familiarity and ulty liaison for a number o f social science disciplines interest in digital information services; ability to work (Economics, Political Science, Sociology), for the in a rapidly changing environment and to take on new Harriman School o f Management and Policy, and for responsibilities; effective oral/written com m unica­ the School for Prolessional Development and tion skills. Continuing Studies. Duties include assisting patrons Preferred: Chemical or biological sciences background. with research and reference questions using print and Salary: $28,500 minimum, commensurate with qualifi­electronic resources; library instruction; reference col­ cations. 12 month, faculty status, tenure track appoint­lection development in assigned areas; collection evalu­ ment, generous benefits package. In order to qualify for ation and selection for assigned academic departments. tenure and higher academic ranks, library faculty are Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; expected to satisfy criteria including contributing to the demonstrated competence with the use o f new informa­ advancement of the profession and performing universi­ tion technology in offering library services and instruc­ ty service. Resumes will be accepted until position is tions; ability to work in a rapidly changing environment filled; but those received by 8/31/97 will be given first and to take on new responsibilities as required; effective consideration. oral/written communication skills. Send cover letter, resume and names of three references Preferred: Social science background; degree (under­ to: Germaine Hoynos, Main Library, SUNY Stony Brook. graduate or graduate level) in social sciences; reference Stony Brook, NY 11794-3300. An A A /EO em ployer. experience in an academic library. S C IEN C E L IB R A R IA N : Part of a team that provides general and specialized reference assistance, library instruction, and digital information services in a newly created Engineering and Science Reference Center. The successful candidate will be responsible for a full range o f science library services that also includes collection development, faculty liaison and management o f one http://www.rider.edu mailto:sreynold@spu.edu http://www.spu.edu/ September 1997/601 resume and qualifications letter to: Susan Reynolds, Library Admin­ istrative Secretary, Seattle Pacific U niversity, 3307 Third Ave. West, S eattle, WA 98119; phone: (206) 281-2413; e-m ail: sreynold@spu.edu. Seattle Pacific University serves more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students in both liberal arts and professional studies. The university’s Christian commitments are both evangelical and Wesleyan, with faculty and students represent­ ing a broad range of faith traditions. The university seeks applicants who are enthusiastically committed to its Christian mission. For more information about SPU, access our homepage at http://www.spu.edu/ LIBRARIAN, LOUISIANA AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS. Univer­ sity of New Orleans. Provides reference assistance to users of books, collections of manuscripts, and archives in Louisiana and Special Collections units. Reports to the Head of Louisiana and Special Collections. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; at least three years professional experience, including reference and supervisory expe­ rience, in an academic or research library. Fundamental computer skills, including word processing, data entry, and knowledge of OCLC and Internet. Ability to work productively with diverse groups in an urban academic setting; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Preferred: Prior experience with Louisiana materials in a library setting; training and/or experience in inventory­ ing and processing archives and manuscripts. Salary: $29,333 to $34,000 at the Assistant or Associate rank, depending upon experi­ ence and qualifications. Librarians at the University of New Orleans are tenurable academic appointees, enjoying full faculty status and responsibilities, including teaching, research, and service. Send letter of application with vita and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references, by September 30,1997, to: Debra Bryson, Assistant to the Dean, Earl K. Long Library, U n iversity o f New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70148; e-mail: dbryson @ uno.edu. The University of New Orleans is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. LIBRARY DIRECTOR. Aurora University seeks a Library Director to provide creative and dynamic leadership in the development of library and media services for a diverse university community, and to take a BUSINESS INFORMATION SPECIALIST Villanova University F a lv e y M e m oria l L ib ra ry is s e e k in g a lib ra ria n to p ro v id e in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s to th e C o lle g e of C o m m e rc e an d F in ance (C & F) s tu d e n ts an d fa c u lty , and th e ge n e ra l V illa n o v a U n iv e rs ity com m u n ity . R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE S : P rovide a n s w e rs to s p e c ific q u e s tio n s s u b m itte d to th e re fe re n c e d e s k b y libra ry users. G u id e in d iv id u a ls in th e use o f th e on lin e c ata lo g , in d e x e s and a b s tra c tin g s e rv ic e s (p rin t a nd digita l), an d d a ta b a s e s . A s s is t us e rs in fo rm u la tin g s ea rch s tra te g ie s . S e rv e a s liaison to th e C & F fa c u lty ; a s s is t th e C & F fa c u lty in th e d e v e lo p m e n t o f prin t, m e dia, a n d e le c tro n ic lib ra ry re source s; a c t a s an a d v o c a te w ith in th e lib ra ry fo r C & F in fo rm a tio n n e eds; an d a p p ris e C & F fa c u lty of n e w library s e rv ic e s an d re s o u rc e s . C o lla b o ra te w ith fa c u lty in d e v e lo p m e n t of in s tru c tio n a l p re s e n ta tio n s to m e e t th e in fo rm a tio n lite ra c y n e e d s o f C & F stu d e n ts ; a ls o pe rform o th e r lib ra ry in s tru c tio n a s re q u e s te d by sup ervisor. Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : M a s te r's in lib ra ry sc ie n c e o r e q u iv a le n t re quire d; b a c h e lo r's de g re e in a b u s in e s s d is c ip lin e p referred; a d d itio n a l g ra d u a te d e g re e in a b u s in e s s d is c ip lin e d e sirable . L ib ra ry a n d /o r b u s in e s s w o rk e x p e rie n c e prefe rre d . A b ility to e ffe c tiv e ly a s s is t us e rs w ithin th e c o n te x t of any discip lin e , w ith a d v a n c e d kn o w le d g e of b u s in e s s re fe re n c e s o u rc e s (p rin t an d e le c tro n ic ). K now led ge o f te a c h in g p rin c ip le s a n d p ra c tic e s in o rd e r to p ro v id e e ffe c tiv e b ib lio g ra p h ic instruction s e s s io n s to classes. E xcellent m e m o ry and a n alytical skills. F lexibility u n der pressure. E ffective inte rpersona l skills, w ith stro ng oral and w ritte n com m u n ic a tio n abilities. E ffective te a c h in g skills. A b ility to w o rk w ith a varie ty o f c o m p u te r a p p lic a tio n s . P ro fe ssio n a l d e m e a n o r in inte ra c tio n w ith facu lty, a d m in is tra to rs , an d libra ry pa tron s. S tron g s e rv ic e o rie n ta tio n . C o m m itm e n t an d a b ility to be a te a m m e m ber. E N V IR O N M E N T : V illanova, located 12 m iles w e s t of P hiladelphia, is an in d e p e n d e n t un ive rsity founded by th e A u g u s tin ia n O rd e r o f th e R om a n C a th o lic C h u rch . T h e u n iv e rs ity c o n s is ts o f fiv e colle g e s, w ith 10 ,000 stu d e n ts , 50 0 fu ll-tim e fa c u lty . T h e F a lv e y M e m oria l L ib ra ry has in s ta lle d (s u m m e r 1997) an inte g ra te d o n lin e s y s te m (E n d e a v o r V o y a g e r). T h e lib ra ry an d th e C o lle g e o f C o m m e rc e a n d F in ance are c o m m itte d to w o rk in g to g e th e r to fu rth e r th e in fo rm a tio n lite ra c y o f C & F s tu d e n ts . V is it th e F alvey W e b page: h ttp ://w w w .v ill.e d u /lib ra ry /. A p p lic a tio n s w ill be re vie w ed b e g in n in g O c to b e r 1 ,1 9 9 7 , an d w ill be re v ie w e d until th e p o sitio n is filled. A n tic ip a te d s ta rt da te: N o e a rlie r th a n J a n u a ry 1 ,1 9 9 8 . S end ap p lic a tio n letter, c u rric u lu m v ita e , and na m es, in c lu d in g p h o n e n u m b e rs an d e-m a il a d d re s s e s , of th re e re fe re n c e s to: Louise Green Assistant Director for Public Services Falvey Memorial Library Villanova University 800 Lancaster Ave. Villanova, PA 19085-1699 phone; (610) 519-4273 e-mail: LGreen@email.vill.edu An AA/EO employer. mailto:sreynold@spu.edu http://www.spu.edu/ uno.edu http://www.vill.edu/library/ mailto:LGreen@email.vill.edu 602 /C&RL News major role in the planning for a new library facility that will serve the university’s needs into the 21st century. The Library Director reports to the Dean of Information Services, and serves as the chief admin­ istrative officer of the University Library. Founded in 1893, Aurora University has over 2,000 degree-seeking undergraduates and gradu­ ate students, in addition to continuing professional education stu­ dents in a three-state area. Responsibilities: The Director’s responsi­ bilities include leadership in the acquisition and organization of library resources in support of the instructional programs of the university; leadership in the continuing integration of networked information systems and electronic resources into library services; leadership in the planning for a new university library; consulting with faculty regarding the formulation and implementation of library services; advising the Dean on matters relating to the library; budget manage­ ment; managing and supervising the development of a staff of five full­ time professionals, plus five support staff and 35 to 40 student assistants; and fostering regional and statewide cooperation in shar­ ing library materials, networking, and cooperative collection develop­ ment. Qualifications: Master’s degree in librarianship from an ALA- accredited school; a second master’s degree or earned doctorate is preferred; five years of experience in academic libraries, with at least two years of administrative experience at levels appropriate to a directorship; familiarity with emerging information technology and experience in the development and management of electronic infor­ mation systems and network-based library resources; ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, and students in a variety of disciplines; excellent oral and written communication skills. The position of Library Director carries faculty status, and salary is commensurate ASSO CIAT E UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN The Caltech Library System (CLS) seeks a self-motivated, enthusiastic and service-oriented Associate University Librarian to direct, organize, control and coordinate CLS business and financial activities. Founded in 1921, Caltech is an independent, privately supported university in the Los Angeles area. Caltech conducts instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level (approximately 900 undergraduate, 1,100 graduate and 1,000 faculty members). The Caltech graduate programs rate among the very best in the country (see our Web site at: www.caltech.edu). The Caltech Library System is comprised of 17 FTE librarians and information technology professionals, and 44 FTE support staff. We maintain a collection of about 500,000 volumes, extensive microform, technical report, archival and map collections. Our mission is to provide library resources and forward-looking information services of the highest quality to facilitate the research and educational programs of the Institute. The Caltech Library System implemented the INNOPAC ILS five years ago and developed and maintains an extensive 15-year journal article database and automated document delivery service using the BRS search engine. The Associate University Librarian also assists the University Librarian in directing, planning and evaluating CLS projects and activities and serves as liaison to the Caltech Budget and Finance organization. Other duties and responsibilities include managing CLS public relations programs, tracking all CLS equipment and supervising support staff. The Associate University Librarian reports to the University Librarian and is a member of CLS administrative cabinet. Candidates must be ALA-accredited by the MLS and possess a B.A./B.S. degree in Business Administration or equivalent, minimum 5 years of professional experience in academic or research library administration and minimum 3 years of supervisory experience. Must have excellent skills in accounting principles/applications, working knowledge of technical financial management and analysis, and experience with automated systems for budget tracking, forecasting, modeling and purchasing information products and services. Requires an in-depth knowledge of automated library systems (Innovative preferred), Windows 95 or NT, Microsoft Word and Excel, along with excellent verbal/written and interpersonal skills. Prefer a demonstrated ability to devise new or improved financial management procedures and commitment to continuous learning and professional development along with experience in library technical processing operations and working knowledge of communication protocols. Salary is highly com petitive (m inim um $50K annually) based on experience and qualifications. Competitive benefits include TIAA/CREF. For consideration, please send a letter of application with resume and the names and addresses of 3 references to: G. Thomas, Caltech Library System, Mail Code 1-32/CRLN, Pasadena, CA 91125. The position w ill remain open until it is filled. Caltech is an AA/EOE. Women, minorities, veterans and disabled persons are encouraged to apply. http://www.caltech.edu September1997/603 with qualifications and experience. Applications will be considered beginning September 22, 1997, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Candidates are invited to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and phone num bers of at le ast thre e p ro fe s s io n a l refe ren ces to: B re tt S u tto n , D ean of In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e s , A u ro r a University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL 60506; e-mail: bsutton@admin.aurora.edu. Aurora University is an EOE/AA em­ ployer and is committed to becoming a model university of the 21st century. Aurora University is committed to achieving excellence through diversity. LIBRARY DIRECTOR. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a graduate theological institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with an enrollment of over 300 degree students and an extensive continuing education program, seeks a Library Director, beginning June 1998 or earlier. The Director will supervise an academic re­ search library of over 325,000 volumes, pamphlets, and microforms, housed in a building recently refurbished, with a staff of seven including four full-time professionals. The library uses the DRA Authorization System. Special collection strengths in biblical studies, history, music, and reformed theology. The Director reports to the President. The successful candidate will be installed in an endowed ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARY E N V IR O N M E N T : N orth w e s te rn U niversity is a m a jo r p riva te re se a rch ins titu tio n w ith a n e n ro llm e n t of m ore tha n 17 ,000 s tu d e n ts in 12 a c a d e m ic div is io n s on tw o la k e fro n t c a m p u s e s in E vansto n and C hicag o. T h e u n iv e rs ity libra ries, inclu d in g branch lib ra rie s fo r G eo logy, M a them atics, S c ie n c e & E ngine erin g, an d U n iv e rs ity C olleg e, h a ve c o m b in e d c o lle c tio n s to ta lin g m o re tha n 3 .7 m illio n v o lu m e s and o v e r 3 0 0 e le c tro n ic re source s. T h e m a in library, located on th e E va n sto n cam p u s , is a le a d e r in in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y , ha vin g d e v e lo p e d th e N O T IS system . C u rre n tly th e lib ra ry s u p p o rts th re e local are a ne tw o rk s (N e tW a re an d N T ) an d a p p ro x im a te ly 3 5 0 e n d -u s e r w o rk s ta tio n s . T h e libra ry is m o vin g fro m a W indow s 3.1 to an N T en viro n m e n t and w ill be m igrating to a new c lient-serve r library m a nage m en t system in th e ne a r future. N orth w e s te rn U niversity Library is a m e m b e r of s e v e ra l con so rtia , includ ing the C o m m itte e on Institutiona l C o o p e ra tio n (C IC ) an d the N ew M e d ia C enters. R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE S : U n d e r th e g e n e ra l dire c tio n of th e U n iv e rs ity Libraria n, th e A s s is ta n t U n ive rsity Librarian fo r Inform ation T e c h n o lo g y (A U LIT ) p rovides cre ative direction fo r libra ry com puting , and leads the Inform ation T e chno lo gy D ivision, com prised of the de partm ents of Library M a nage m en t S ystem s and N e tw o rk an d U s e r S u p p o rt S ervices. T h e s e d e p a rtm e n ts a re re sp o n sib le fo r m a in ta in in g th e lib ra ry ’s in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y in fra s tru c tu re a n d fo r d e liv e rin g a c o m p re h e n s iv e a rra y o f c o m p u tin g tra ining c la s s e s fo r a s ta ff o f o v e r 200. T h e A U L IT c o o rd in a te s in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y in itia tiv e s w ith o th e r units in th e library and w o rk s c lo s e ly w ith th e M itchell M u ltim e d ia C enter; se rv e s as th e lib ra ry ’s re prese ntative to th e u n ive rsity re gard ing library info rm atio n s ystem s and tech nolog y; an d is th e lib ra ry ’s re prese ntative fo r info rm atio n te c h n o lo g y to th e C o m m itte e on Institutiona l C o o p e ra tio n ’s C e n te r fo r Lib ra ry Initiatives as w ell as to o th e r p ro fe s s io n a l o rg a n iz a tio n s a nd pro g ra m s na tionw ide . A s a m e m b e r o f th e A d m in is ­ tra tiv e C o m m itte e (the U niversity L ib ra ria n ’s cab in e t) an d M a n a g e m e n t C ouncil, ta k e s a p ro m in e n t role in ge n e ra l plan ning , b u dgetin g, and co m m u n ic a tin g w ith re gard to lib ra ry in fo rm a tio n s y s te m s and te c h n o lo g y , a nd p a rtic ip a te s in lib ra ry w id e p o lic y de cis io n s . T h e A U L IT w ill b e c lo s e ly involve d w ith the m igration to a n e w libra ry m a n a g e m e n t system . Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : M a s te r’s de g re e in lib ra ry s cience , c o m p u te r s cience , o r re la ted field; fiv e yea rs exp e rie n c e w ith incre asing re sponsib ility in te c h n o lo g y m a n a g e m e n t and ad m in is tra tio n in an a ca dem ic o r re search lib ra ry o r c o m p u tin g s e rv ic e s op e ra tio n ; d e m o n s tra te d a c h ie v e m e n t in th e m a n a g e m e n t of libra ry o p eratio ns, includ ing inte g ra te d libra ry system s, d istrib u te d ne tw o rk e d info rm atio n tec h n o lo g ie s an d co n s o rtia l p rojects. E x perie nce w ith pla n n in g a s w e ll as s ta ff dire c tio n an d gu id ance . S kill in inte racting e ffe c tiv e ly w ith a d m in is tra to rs , c ollea gue s, and staff. S trong record o f s u cce ssfu l c om pletion o f p ro je c ts in a n a c a d e m ic e n v iro n m e n t. U n d e rs ta n d in g o f m u ltim e d ia s e rv ic e s de sirable . S A L A R Y : $6 5 ,0 0 0 m inim um . TO A P P L Y : S end le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n an d re sum e, inclu d in g th e n a m es o f th re e re fere nces, to: Peter J. Devlin Personnel Librarian Northwestern University Library 1935 Sheridan Rd. Evanston, IL 60208-2300 A p p lic a tio n s re c e iv e d b y O c to b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 7 , w ill re ceive firs t con s id e ra tio n . Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. mailto:bsutton@admin.aurora.edu 604 /C&RL News chair as The Director of the Barbour Library. Preferred qualifications include: MLS from ALA-accredited institution and expertise in one area of library work; graduate study in theology or religious studies (advanced degree preferred) and keen interest in theological educa­ tion; library administrative experience and collegial management style; vision for the library’s future; ability to work with academic community at large; commitment to participation in ATLA or similar organizations; sense of humor essential. Send applications, requests for information, or suggestions of candidates to: Richard J. Oman, P ittsb u rg h T h e olog ical Sem inary, 616 N. Highland Ave., Pitts­ burgh, PA 15206-2596. Deadline: November 1, 1997 (or until the position is filled). REFERENCE/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES. Subject specialist for the health sciences, including nursing, medicine, and the allied health sciences. Respon­ sible for faculty and student liaison, reference assistance, user education, management and selection of relevant resources in all formats. Two years public service and/or collection development experience in an academic, health science, or special library. Ad­ vanced degree in life or health sciences preferred. Experience with print and electronic library resources and services, electronic infor­ mation retrieval, Internet and other electronic resources, and user education. Excellent oral and written communication skills; strong service orientation. Requires ALA-accredited MLS, master’s degree UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN The University of Richmond T h e U n iv e rs ity o f R ic h m o n d inv ite s n o m in a tio n s an d a p p lic a tio n s fo r a c re a tiv e lib ra ry le a d e r to jo in o u r n e w In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e s te a m to h e lp lead a n d g u id e th e lib ra ry a n d th e u n iv e rs ity as w e e n h a n c e o u r lib ra ry a n d in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y s e rv ic e s . T h e u n iv e rs ity lib ra rie s a re p a rt o f th e n e w ly fo rm e d In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e s d iv is io n w h ic h a ls o in c lu d e s a ll o f th e a c a d e m ic a n d a d m in is tra tiv e c o m p u tin g s e rv ic e s , te le c o m m u n ic a tio n s , c a b le te le v is io n , an d n e tw o rk in g s e rv ic e s f o r th e u n iv e rs ity . W h ile th e n e w U n iv e rs ity Libraria n w ill re p o rt to th e A s s o c ia te P ro v o s t fo r Info rm a tio n S e rv ic e s , he o r s h e w ill also w o rk c lo s e ly w ith th e s e n io r IS m a n a g e m e n t te a m in d e v e lo p in g n e w s e rv ic e s f o r th e U R c o m m u n ity . In th is n e w o rg a n iz a tio n , th e U n iv e rs ity Libraria n w ill lead th e e x p a n s io n o f th e lib ra rie s ’ tra d itio n a l roles to in c lu d e fu rth e r in te g ra tio n o f te c h n o lo g y into th e U R e n v iro n m e n t. T h e U niversity o f R ichm o nd is located on a b e autifu l 3 5 0 -a c re ca m p u s , an d is a private, c o m p re h e n s iv e u n iv e rs ity w ith a s tro n g e n d o w m e n t. W e e n ro ll 2 ,8 0 0 u n d e rg ra d u a te s , o f w h o m 8 0 p e rc e n t c o m e fro m o u t of sta te . T h e 19 96 fre s h m a n c la s s s c o re s on th e S A T fall in th e 1 2 0 5 -1 3 3 5 ra nge. T h e u n iv e rs ity is ra nked n u m b e r o n e in its c a te g o ry by U .S. N e w s & W o rld R eport. T h e u n iv e rs ity also en ro lls s tu d e n ts in its S c h o o l o f C o n tin u in g S tu d ie s , th e M B A pro g ra m , th e La w S c h o o l, a n d m a s te r’s p ro g ra m s in a v a rie ty o f d is c ip lin e s . T h e U niversity Libraria n is th e s e n io r a d m in is tra to r fo r B o a tw rig h t Lib ra ry (the m ain library), th e S cience Library, a n d th e M u s ic L ib ra ry . T h e lib ra rie s h a ve a p ro fe s s io n a l s ta ff o f 14 lib ra ria n s a n d 2 7 fu ll-tim e s u p p o rt staff. H o ld in g s in c lu d e o v e r 5 0 0 ,0 0 0 m o n o g ra p h s , o v e r 3 ,0 0 0 jo u rn a l s u b s c rip tio n s ; 2 5 ,0 0 0 m e d ia item s. T h e lib ra rie s are U .S . G P O d e p o s ito rie s . T h e a n n u a l o p e ra tin g b u d g e t fo r th e lib ra ry is o v e r $ 2 m illio n . T h e lib ra rie s a re a u to m a te d w ith D Y N IX , p ro v id e W W W an d C D -R O M a c c e s s to a v a rie ty o f in fo rm a tio n re s o u rc e s a n d h a ve a n e w e le c tro n ic c la s s ro o m . Q u a lific a tio n s ; A L A -a c c re d ite d m a s te r’s de g re e , w ith a m in im u m o f fiv e y e a rs a d m in is tra tiv e e x p e ri­ e n ce in an a c a d e m ic libra ry; pro ve n a b ilitie s to p ro v id e in n o v a tiv e le a d e rs h ip in a ch a n g in g an d fle x ib le e n v iro n m e n t; a c o m m itm e n t to p ro v id in g e x c e lle n t s e rv ic e ; s u p e rio r w ritte n an d oral c o m m u n ic a tio n skills; a b ility to p lan fo r th e lib ra ry an d in fo rm a tio n e n v iro n m e n t of th e fu tu re ; th e a b ility to w o rk c o lla b o ra tiv e ly w ith a d m in is tra to rs , fa c u lty , staff, an d stu d e n ts ; b ro a d k n o w le d g e an d e x te n s iv e c o n ta c ts in th e lib ra ry a n d re la te d in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y fie ld s . S a la ry c o m m e n s u ra te w ith e x p e rie n c e . Inte re s te d a p p lic a n ts s h o u ld in c lu d e a le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n , re sum e, a n d th e na m es, a d d re s s e s (e -m ail an d po stal), an d p h o n e n u m b e rs o f a t le a s t th re e re fe re n c e s . S c re e n in g o f a p p lic a n ts w ill be gin S e p te m b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 7 , a n d w ill c o n tin u e un til a s u c c e s s fu l ca n d id a te is fo u n d . S ta rtin g d a te is n e g o tia b le . P le a s e s u b m it n o m in a tio n s a n d a p p lic a tio n s to: Ellen J. Waite Associate Provost for Information Services Jepson Hall, G-12 University of Richmond Richmond, VA 23178 Fax: (804) 289-8988 The University o f Richmond is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and welcomes applications from minorities and women. September1997/605 HEAD OF ACCESS SERVICES Harvard Law School Library H a rv a rd Law S choo l L ib ra ry s e e k s a H ead o f A c c e s s S ervices. T h e p o sitio n is re sp o n sib le fo r pro v id in g d a ily an d long -term p lan ning an d d ire ction fo r A ccess S ervices D ep a rtm e n t w hich has a staff of 18.5 FTE, 14.5 o f w hom are m e m bers of th e b a rg a in in g unit. T h e d e p a rtm e n t has fo u r units: C irc u la tio n and A ccess P rivileges; d o cum en t delivery, w hich includ es inte rlibra ry loan and an exte nsive fa c u lty s e rv ic e s p rogra m ; s ta c k s m a n a g e m e n t; an d m icro fo rm s. T h e H ead of A c c e s s S e rv ic e s pro v id e s d ire c t s u p e rv is io n to f o u r s ta ff m e m bers, w h o are e a ch re s p o n s ib le fo r one of fo u r units. A s on e o f n ine d e p a rtm e n t he ads in the library, th e H ead of A c c e s s S e rv ic e s se rv e s as m e m b e r of th e lib ra ry ’s s e n io r m a n a g e m e n t te a m . T h e library has 91 .5 FTE, and a p p ro x im a te ly 1.6 m illion volu m e s . T h is p o sitio n re p o rts to th e A s s o c ia te Libraria n fo r R esea rch S ervices. A v a ila b le O c to b e r 1 ,1 9 9 7 . M LS fro m A L A -a c c re d ite d lib ra ry scho ol; fiv e ye a rs re le v a n t e xp erien ce, d e m o n s tra tin g incre asing a d m in is tra tiv e re sponsib ilitie s; stro ng s ervice orie ntatio n; s u p e rio r c o m m u n ic a tio n an d inte rpersona l skills; a b ility to w o rk w ith a v a rie ty o f p e o p le in a ch a n g in g e n v iro n m e n t; s ig n ific a n t s u p e rv is o ry exp erien ce; s ig n ific a n t e x p e rie n c e w ith info rm atio n te c h n o lo g y s y s te m s in lib ra ry settin g; e xp erien ce in ac a d e m ic law libra ry o r o th e r libra ry sup portin g fa c u lty research high ly de sirable . P lease send cove r letter, re sum e, an d th re e lette rs o f re c o m m e n d a tio n to: Harry S. Martin III Librarian and Professor of Law Harvard Law School Library Cambridge, MA 02138. Association of Research Libraries O ffice of M anagement Services D irector The fundamental mission of the OMS is to develop and advocate imaginative and practical strategies for research library organizational and leadership development. The OMS generates new ideas, addresses a variety of organizational problems, and assists with the transformative process underway in libraries. It champions workable solutions, and operates training, consulting and information services that incorporate sound contemporary management concepts. ARL seeks nominations and applications for the Director of OMS who can offer stimulating ideas and an agenda to advance this mission. A position description may be found on the ARL web site . Requirements: 1) a masters degree and at least 5 recent years work experience in large libraries or other large educational/cultural organizations is required; 2) recent demonstrated experience and knowledge in: research libraries, management trends, developing and promoting tools to enhance productivity in a workforce that reflects changing demographics, and the design and delivery of training a n d /o r consulting services; 3) ability to communicate and work effectively with senior leadership; 4) proven public speaking, writing, and interpersonal skills; and 5) understanding of the impact of network applications on research libraries. Experience as a manager in a cost-recovery or business-like operation is preferred. Minimum salary is $65,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications. ARL offers standard benefits including sick leave, 22 days vacation, TIAA-CREF. Screening of applications will begin September 1,1997, and will continue until the position is filled. Please address the letter of application, along with resume or vita, writing sample, and names/addresses of three references to: Mary Jane Brooks, Office Manager, Association of Research Libraries, 21 Dupont Circle, NW, 8th Floor, Washington, DC 20036. ARL is an Equal Opportunity Employer Committed to Diversity in the Professional Workplace. http://arl.cni.org/oms/director.html 60 6 / C&RL News for tenure. Faculty status, attractive benefits package. Minimum: $34,000. Send resume and letter of application including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, by September 30, 1997, to: Jeffrey Slemmer, Human Resources Director, New Y o rk U n iv e rs ity Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012. NYU encourages applications from women and members of minority groups. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. The Governors State University Library is seeking applications for University Professor/Reference Librarian. The successful applicant will provide information services to library patrons; serve as liaison to the College of Health Professions; share selection, collection development, and other service-related respon­ sibilities with reference department colleagues; and coordinate the university archives. Strong service orientation, excellent interper­ sonal communication skills, and a commitment to diversity and multiculturalism are required. Experience in academic reference, computer applications, and teaching is preferred. A background in the health professions is highly desirable. This is a 12-month, tenure- track position, requiring an ALA-accredited master’s degree. A sec­ ond master’s degree or certificate of advanced study is required by year six for tenure. Salary range is mid to high $30s. The position is available January 1, 1998, and open until filled. Review of applica­ tions begins October 1, 1997. Applicants should send a letter of interest addressing qualifications, a current resume/vita, and three references to: Beth Hansen Shaw, Library Search Committee, G over­ nors State University Library, University Park, IL 60466. GSU, the fastest-growing public university in Illinois, is an upper-division univer­ sity serving a predominately nontraditional and diverse student popu­ lation. The GSU Library participates in the statewide ILLINET Online Network, which will be migrating to DRA in the nearfuture. An AA/EOE, GSU encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and ethnic/racial minorities. Web site: http://www.govst.edu/library/. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN AND ELECTRONIC SERVICES CO­ ORDINATOR. The Central Michigan University Libraries are seek­ ing qualified applicants for the position of Reference Librarian and Electronic Services Coordinator. Principal responsibilities include designing and maintaining the libraries’ Web pages; serving as the lead person for all electronic information and services, including Internet and CD-ROM services; participating in reference-related technology projects; coordinating testing of user-related hardware/ software upgrades; coordinating the libraries’ Web-based and e- mail reference services; training and supervising student assis­ tants; and providing reference support and library instruction as assigned. May serve as bibliographer for one or more collection areas. Minimum qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited program. Excellent communication skills. Enthusiasm and service orienta­ tion. Substantial knowledge of, and experience with, electronic resources and information technology, including html, production of Web graphics, microcomputer hardware and software. Ability to carry out assignments independently and cooperatively. Success­ ful experience in developing Web pages and Web-based projects. Evidence of potential for earning tenure/promotion as a library faculty member. Preferred qualifications: Experience with Web- based catalog and information services (e.g., FirstSearch). Refer- SCHEIDE LIBRARIAN Princeton University Library T h e S cheide Library, a d is tin g u is h e d p riva te lib ra ry e s p e c ia lly kno w n fo r e x tra o rd in a ry h o ld ings related to th e p e riod of th e inv e n tio n of printing, th e R e n a is s a n c e an d th e R efo rm a tio n , e a rly A m e ric a n history, and m u s ic (e s p e c ia lly J. S. Bach), is h o used in th e D e p a rtm e n t of R are B ooks and S pe c ia l C olle c tio n s at P rin c e to n ’s F ire s to n e Library. U n d e rg e n e ra l su p e rvisio n of th e A ssociate U niversity Librarian fo r R are B ooks and S pecial C olle c tio n s an d in full c o lla b o ra tio n an d c o o p e ra tio n w ith lib ra ry o w n e r W illia m H. S cheide , th e Libraria n is re s p o n s ib le fo r a rra n g in g fo r th e care, p re s e rv a tio n and ca ta lo g in g o f all th e b o o ks and o b je c ts housed in th e S cheide Library, advisin g Mr. S cheide on ad d itio n s to the library, an d en co u ra g in g and overseein g th e re search use o f its colle c tio n s . In ad d itio n , th e Libraria n w ill u n d e rta k e s p e cia l projects, an d a s a m e m b e r of th e pro fe s s io n a l s ta ff of th e D e p a rtm e n t of R are B ooks an d S pecial C olle c tio n s , w ill u n d e rta k e o c c a s io n a l c u ra to ria l d u tie s th e re . A fu ll jo b d e s c rip tio n is a v a ila b le a t h ttp :// info share l.prin c e to n .e d u :2 0 0 3 /lib ra rie s /G e n e ra l2 .h tm l. Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : G ra d u a te w o rk re quire d in a fie ld of s tu d y e s p e c ia lly re le v a n t to th e s tre n g th s o f the S cheide Library; P h.D. preferred. A lso required: M inim um of five yea rs e xp erien ce w orkin g w ith scho la rs an d rare bo o k s in a c a d e m ic o r in d e p e n d e n t re search library; stro ng record of s c h o la rly a c tiv ity related to h is to ry of the b o ok an d biblio g ra p h y; d e m o n s tra te d a b ility to m a n a g e th e p ra ctica l a s p e c ts o f a rare books and m a n u s c rip ts c ollectio n; de m o n s tra te d k n o w le d g e o f rare b o ok tra de; e x c e lle n t inte rpersona l skills; a b ility to c o m m u n ic a te e ffe c tiv e ly ; w o rk in g k n o w le d g e o f Latin a n d m a jo r E uro pean lang uag es; tra in in g in pa la e o g ra p h y , ty p o g ra p h y , and c o d ic o lo g y . F a m ilia rity w ith R U N and M A R C form ats, e le c tro n ic da ta b a s e s , an d d ig itiz a tio n o f te x ts helpful. S a la ry an d ra nk d e p e n d e n t up on e x p e rie n c e an d qu alific a tio n s . R eview o f a p p lic a tio n s w ill be gin on S e p te m b e r 3 0 ,1 9 9 7 , and w ill c o n tin u e until th e jo b is filled. N o m in a tio n s an d a p p lic a tio n s (re s u m e an d na m es, titles, a d d re s s e s , an d p h one n u m b e rs of th re e re fe re n c e s ) sh o u ld be s e n t to: Search Committee for Scheide Librarian c/o Human Resources Librarian Princeton University Library One Washington Rd. Princeton, NJ 08544 Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer http://www.govst.edu/library/ September1997/607 ence experience in an academic library. Additional graduate de­ gree. Salary com mensurate with qualifications; m inimum $35,380. Excellent fringe benefits. Position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointm ent, reporting to the Head of Public Services. Submit letter of application addressing qualifications for the posi­ tion, resume, and names, titles, addresses, and telephone num ­ bers of at least three references via mail to: W illiam Miles, Chairper­ son, Reference Selection Committee, 207 Park Library, C e ntral M ichigan U n iv e rs ity , Mt. Pleasant, Ml 48859; or via fax to: (517) 774-2179. Position is available immediately. Applications will be accepted and reviewed until position is filled. Central Michigan University, a state institution offering bachelor’s through doctoral degrees, has an enrollm ent of approxim ately 16,500 on-campus students and 13,000 off-cam pus students. CMU is located in Mt. Pleasant, an attractive small city 65 miles north of Lansing, posi­ tioned in the center of M ichigan’s lower peninsula. Visit the librar­ ies’ hom epage at http://w ww.lib.cm ich.edu. CMU (AA/EO in stitu­ tion) encourages diversity and resolves to provide equal opportu­ nity regardless of race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, or other irrelevant criteria. REFERENCE L IB R A R IA N /LE A R N IN G RESOURCE CENTER. Chemeketa Community College, a comprehensive, two-year, fully accredited public educational institution located in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley, is seeking a reference librarian to provide reference services, perform bibliographic instruction, and develop instructional materials. Serves as a team member in the LRC and as a liaison with college departments and other libraries, and partici­ pates in the use and planning and enhancement of services of the LRC. Locates information and materials using a range of print and non-print resources, including online and electronic databases and Internet resources. Required: ALA-accredited MLS, knowledge of online and CD-ROM databases and Internet; oral, written, communi­ cation, and organizational skills, and familiarity with community- college-level collections. Salary: Competitive. Application: Deadline is October 3, 1997, by 4:30 p.m. Pacific time. Submit Chemeketa application, letter of application, resume, transcripts, and three recent letters of reference to: Chem eketa C o m m u n ity College, Personnel & Affirmative Action, P.O. Box 14007, Salem, OR 97309; (503) 399- 5009/TDD. EOE/AA. Additional information about the college, the library, and this position is available at http://www.chemek.cc.or.us. DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARY University of Haifa D E S C R IP T IO N O F P O S IT IO N : T h e U n iv e rs ity of H a ifa is s e e k in g a fo rw a rd -th in k in g , c re a tiv e , an d e x p e rie n c e d le a d e r to g u id e its lib ra ry a n d its a s s o c ia te d in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s in to th e n e x t c e n tu ry . T h e D ire c to r of th e U n iv e rs ity o f H a ifa L ib ra ry h a s p ro fe s s io n a l an d a d m in is tra tiv e re s p o n s ib ilitie s fo r lib ra ry w id e p la n n in g an d po licy; c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t an d o p e ra tio n o f all lib ra ry s e rv ic e s an d syste m s . T h e D ire c to r o f th e U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ry p la y s a le a d in g ro le in th e d e v e lo p m e n t, an d im p le m e n ta tio n of in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s fo r th e v a rio u s te a c h in g an d re s e a rc h p ro g ra m s o f th e u n iv e rs ity . T h e D ire c to r o f the U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ry is d ire c tly a c c o u n ta b le to th e P re s id e n t a n d th e R e c to r (P ro v o s t) o f th e u n iv e rs ity . T h e D ire c to r o f th e H a ifa U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ry re p re s e n ts th e u n iv e rs ity lib ra ry in re le v a n t n a tio n a l an d in te rn a tio n a l bo dies. Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : C a n d id a te s s h o u ld h a v e h ig h -le v e l m a n a g e m e n t e x p e rie n c e in a re s e a rc h libra ry, an u n d e rs ta n d in g a n d a p p re c ia tio n o f th e c o m p le x re s e a rc h n e e d s of a m a jo r u n iv e rs ity , a n d s u c c e s s fu l e x p e rie n c e in in te g ra tin g n e w in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g ie s into lib ra ry s e rv ic e s . C a n d id a te s s h o u ld po s s e s s s tro n g le a d e rs h ip skills , e x c e p tio n a l e x p e rtis e in lib ra ry m a n a g e m e n t, in c lu d in g c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t, s tra te g ic p lan ning , fis c a l m a n a g e m e n t, an d fa c ilitie s plan ning . A n M L S o r its e q u iv a le n t fro m an accre d ite d p ro g ra m is re q u ire d ; an a d d itio n a l a d v a n c e d e g re e is d e s ire d . K n o w le d g e o f H e b re w is a m ust. S A L A R Y A N D B E N E F IT S : S a la ry a n d b e n e fits a re c o m p e titiv e an d c o m m e n s u ra te w ith e x p e rie n c e an d qu alification s. E N V IR O N M E N T : F o u n d e d in 1963, th e U n iv e rs ity o f H a ifa is a c o m p re h e n s iv e te a c h in g a n d re s e a rc h u n iv e rs ity w ith an e n ro llm e n t o f a p p ro x im a te ly 10 ,000 u n d e rg ra d u a te an d 3 ,0 0 0 g ra d u a te (M A an d P h.D .) s tu d e n ts , a n d 6 0 0 fu ll-tim e in s tru c tio n a l fa c u lty . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f H a ifa L ib ra ry e m p lo y s 6 0 p ro fe s s io n a l s ta ff a n d 11 s u p p o rt s taff. It is c o n s id e re d o n e o f th e le a d in g u n iv e rs ity lib ra rie s in th e c o u n try . T h e re is o n ly o n e c e n tra l lib ra ry a t th e u n iv e rs ity , a n d n o d e p a rtm e n ta l lib ra rie s . H O L D IN G S IN C L U D E : 1.2 m illio n v o lu m e s ; 8 ,0 0 0 c u rre n t se ria l s u b s c rip tio n s ; c lo s e to 5 0 0 ,0 0 0 m ic ro fo rm ite m s; a rc h iv e s ; a u d io v is u a l m a te ria ls in a v a rie ty o f fo rm a ts ; an d o n e o f th e ric h e s t c o lle c tio n s of film s in th e c o u n try . T h e a n n u a l b u d g e t is a p p ro x im a te ly $ 8 m illio n . T h e u n iv e rs ity a ls o o ffe rs a p o s t g ra d u a te d ip lo m a p ro g ra m in lib ra ry s tu d ie s a n d is p re p a rin g a n M A . d e g re e p ro g ra m in lib ra ry s tu d ie s w h ic h w ill b e s u b m itte d fo r a c c re d ita tio n n e x t y e a r to th e C o u n c il of H ig h e r E d u c a tio n . A p p lic a tio n P ro c e d u re s : S e n d le tte rs o f n o m in a tio n o r a p p lic a tio n , c u rric u lu m v ita e , a n d th e na m es, a d d re s s e s , a n d te le p h o n e n u m b e rs o f a t le a s t fiv e re fe re n c e s to: The President of the University of Haifa Haifa 31905 Israel phone: 972-4-8240091 fax: 972-4-8240281 D e a d lin e fo r a p p lic a tio n s : O c to b e r 3 1 ,1 9 9 7 . http://www.lib.cmich.edu http://www.chemek.cc.or.us 60 8 / C&RL News SERIALS CATALOGER. Northwestern University Library. Reports to: Head of Serials Cataloging. Summary: Under the direction of the Head of Serials Cataloging, performs original and copy cataloging and recataloging of serials representing all levels of difficulty, all subjects, all languages, and all formats (including electronic serial publications), using NOTIS, OCLC, MARC format, AACR2, LC Rule Interpretations, DDC, and LCSH. Creates and revises authority records for names and series headings. Assists the Head of Serials Cataloging with problem solving and other difficult work of the section, and with documenting local procedures. Assists Serials Cataloging classified staff in solving cataloging and authority problems. Func­ tions as liaison between the Serials Cataloging Section and the Bibliographic Record Services Department, handling questions re­ garding series or seriallike materials. Makes treatment decisions for monographic series on standing orders. Keeps current on revisions to cataloging rules and trends in cataloging practices, and brings changes to the attention of others as appropriate for discussion. Routinely monitors such materials as LC Rule Interpretations, up­ dates to the MARC formats, CONSER documents, and e-mail discus­ sion groups such as AUTOCAT and SERIALST. Participates in departmental meetings and deliberations. Participates on librarywide committees and task forces. May perform or participate in special projects or related duties as assigned. Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Experience with automated library systems, preferably NOTIS and OCLC. Work­ ing knowledge of one or more modern European languages. Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work indepen­ dently as well as in groups. Desired: At least one year serials cataloging experience. Experience cataloging electronic publica­ tions. Experience using Dewey Decimal Classification. Salary: $27,500 minimum. To apply: Send letter of application and resume, including the names of three references, to: Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librar­ ian, Northwestern Un iversity Library, 1935 Sheridan Rd., Evanston, IL 60208-2300. Applications received by October 3,1997, will receive first consideration. Northwestern University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Employment eligibility verification re­ quired upon hire. SOCIAL SCIENCES REFERENCE/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN. Washington State University Libraries, Pullman, Wash­ ington. Position available: Currently vacant. Provides full range of general reference services in all social sciences and humanities disciplines. Participates in library user education program and serves as departmental/faculty liaison in assigned subject areas. Respon­ sible for collection development in assigned social science subject areas, dependent upon academic background and/or experience. The Humanities/Social Sciences Library values a collaborative and supportive work environment. The reference desk is staffed by RARE BOOKS LIBRARIAN UCLA Library U nde r the d ire ction of the H ead of D epa rtm e nt of S pecial C ollectio ns, the R are B ooks Librarian is re sponsib le fo r th e acq uisition of bo oks and o th e r prin ted m a terials a cq uired b y th e d e p a rtm e n t through pu rchase, gift, o r tra nsfer; con sults, as ap prop riate , w ith th e d e p a rtm e n t’s head, m ost pa rticularly before esta b lis h in g new c o lle c tio n s o r a cce pting m a jo r gifts; p rovides re fere nce ass is ta n c e and instru ctio n w ith th e d e p a rtm e n t’s prin ted m a terials to facu lty, stud ents, scho la rs, and o th e r v is ito rs in pe rson and by tele p h o n e , m ail, an d e-m ail; m a in tains cordial re la tions w ith do nors and a n tiquarian bo oksellers around th e w orld ; su p e rv is e s on e FTE Lib ra ry A s s is ta n t lll/IV (B ib lio g ra p h ic A s s is ta n t to th e R are B ooks Libraria n) w h o carries out tech n ic a l p rocessing of acq uisitions, fun d m a nage m en t, and W e b site m a in tena nce duties; c on sults w ith th e U R L C ata lo ging D epa rtm e nt on rare books c ata loging p o licie s and procedures; sup ervises selection of m aterials requiring repairs and protective case s and de cid es th e kind an d e xte nt of w ork to be done; p a rticipate s in the d e partm ental exh ib it progra m , w hich ge nera lly fe a tu re s on e o f th e libra ry’s s tre n g th s o r c o m p le m e n ts a c a m p u s progra m ; and as a p prop riate , attends c o n fe r­ ences, s ym p osia, and b o ok fa irs to a ssu re m e m b e rs o f th e rare b o ok w o rld o f th e precise na ture o f the U C LA Lib ra ry’s activities a nd interests. R equired: M LS fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d progra m o r e q u iv a le n t exp erien ce; broad g e nera l ed ucation al ba ckgrou nd in th e hu m anitie s and social sciences; kno w ledge o f an alytical bibliography, the history of the book, and th e b o ok arts; k no w le dge of Latin, G reek, a n d /o r ro m ance lang uag es. D em o nstra ted e n thusiasm fo r an d exp e rie n c e w ith rare books and th e d e v e lo p m e n t of co h e re n t rare books c ollectio ns. S tro n g c o m m itm e n t t o p u b lic services. K n o w le d g e o f a p p lic a tio n s of inform ation tech n o lo g y to rare books p rocessing a n d a ccess, esp e cia lly m u ltim e d ia a nd W eb site e xp ertise. E xcellent a n alytical, o rg a n iz a ­ tional, and com m unica tion skills. F a m iliarity w ith national stan dards in handling books. A bility to establish an d m a in tain po sitive re la tions w ith rare b ook c om m unity. P referred: R ecord of profession al ac tiv itie s an d p u blication s. K now led ge of co n se rva tio n th e o ry and practice. S u p e rviso ry exp erien ce. A nyon e w is h in g to be con s id e re d fo r th is p o sitio n s ho uld w rite to: Rita A. Scherrei Associate Librarian for Personnel and Administrative Services University Research Library UCLA 11334 URL, Box 951575 Los Angeles, CA 90024-1575 T h e application letter should include a com plete statem en t of qualifications, a full resum e o f education and relevant experience, and the nam es of at least three persons w ho are know ledgeable about the a p plicant’s qu alifica tio n s fo r th is position. C and idate s a p plying by S e p te m b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 7 , w ill be g iven firs t c on sid era tion. September1997/609 FOUR NEW PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS George Mason University Libraries G eorge M ason U niversity is th e fastest-grow ing institution of higher education in the C om m onw ealth of Virginia. The university libraries are expanding their professional staff to support the growth of the libraries and its collections. Active in the W ashington Research Library Consortium (W RLC) and the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) project, the libraries seek applications from dynam ic professionals w ho w ant to develop and apply innovative approaches to inform ation tech nolog ies and u se r service s fo r th e a ca dem ic c o m m u n ity in the c h a nging e lectronic e n viron­ ment. T o learn m ore ab out the G M U Libraries, visit http://libra ry.g m u .e d u /lib /in d e x.h tm l. S E R IA L S /G O V E R N M E N T D O C U M E N T S C O L L E C T IO N M A N A G E M E N T L IB R A R IA N M anages S erials D epa rtm e nt of un ive rsity library system , including cataloging, ordering, receiving and processing periodicals in a ll fo rm a ts fo r all library sites. C ollects and m aintains data on th e periodical collection, including prices and use. C ata lo gs and m a in tains the U .S. go ve rn m e n t d o cum en ts and the European Union documents collections. Exercises innovative thinking in cataloging a n d providing access to new form s of information, particularly serial and depository electronic resources. Coordinates access initiatives with VIVA, W RLC, and other groups. Establishes, maintains, and monitors relationships with depository providers, vendors, and serial vendors in accordance with state regulations. Establishes documentation and procedures. Supervises four FTE. Attends m eetings a n d participates in committees of the libraries, the university, W RLC, and VIVA. Qualifications fo r the Serials/ G overnm ent Documents Collection M anagement Librarian: ALA-accredited MLS, cataloging experience, familiarity with O CLC, experien ce w ith serials and s up ervisory experien ce required. C o u rs e w o rk o r exp erien ce w ith U.S. g o v e rn m e n t do cum en ts a n d /o r E uropean U nion do cum ents, experien ce w ith O C LC , an d fam ilia rity w ith M arcive preferred. S O C IA L S C IE N C E S R E F E R E N C E /IN S T R U C T IO N L IB R A R IA N , P R IN C E W IL L IA M C A M P U S Responsible for developing and providing library services, technology, reference/instruction, and print/electronic collection developm ent in the general social sciences including the areas of Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources, Criminal Justice, Public Policy, and Business located on Prince William Campus. Develops and coordinates user instruction services and programs as well as in-house print and electronic publications (flyers, handouts, W eb, etc). Represents Prince William Cam pus on the system -wide University Libraries Publications Committee and Library Instruction Team. Reports to the m anagem ent team consisting o ft he Prince William Librarian, the Associate Director for Information Services, and the Associate Librarian for Collection Development. C O M P U T E R S C IE N C E & E N G IN E E R IN G R E F E R E N C E /IN S T R U C T IO N L IB R A R IA N , P R IN C E W IL L IA M C A M P U S R e s p o n s ib le fo r d e v e lo p in g and pro v id in g lib ra ry s e rvice s, te c h n o lo g y , re fe re n c e /in s tru c tio n , and prin t/ e le c tro n ic c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t in th e s u b je c t a re a s of C o m p u te r S cience, E lectrical E ngine erin g, C o m p u te r E ngine erin g, M a nu fa ctu rin g E ngine erin g. U rban S ystem s E ngine erin g, an d related de p a rtm e n ts located on P rince W illia m C am p us. D evelo ps and m a in tains liaison s e rvice s to locate firm s, busin esses, and o rg a n iz a tio n s in th e area. R epo rts to th e m a n a g e m e n t te a m c o n s is tin g of th e P rin ce W illia m Libraria n, the A s s o c ia te D ire c to r fo r Info rm a tio n S ervices, an d th e A s s o c ia te Libraria n fo r C ollectio n D evelo pm e nt. B IO L O G IC A L S C IE N C E S R E F E R E N C E /IN S T R U C T IO N LIB R A R IA N , P R IN C E W IL L IA M C A M P U S Responsible fo r developing and providing library services, technology, reference/instruction, and print/electronic collection developm ent in the subject areas of Biology, M B TI, ATCC, and Institute fo r Computational Sciences and related departments located on Prince William C ampus. Develops and maintains liaison services to locate firms, businesses, an d organizations in th e area. Reports to the m anagement team consisting of the Prince William Librarian, the Associate D irector for Information Services, and the Associate Librarian for Collection Development. Q ualifications fo r all three Prince W illiam positions: A LA -accredited M LS and previous experience in academ ic library reference and instruction s e rvice s required. E xperience w ith prin t a n d electronic resources, library instruction a nd collection d e velopm ent, s u b je c t m a ster's in one o f th e stated s u b je c t areas, exp erien ce w ith pa tent da taba ses an d m aterials and design and m ain tena nce o f instructional m a terial/W eb pa ges preferred. f2-m o n th appointment, excellent benefits, salary com m ensurate with experience, starting with base of $33,000. To apply, specify the position title and send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of th re e cu rre n t references to: Search Title Library Administration, MSN 2FL George Mason University Fairfax, VA 22030-4444 A p p lic a tio n s m u st be re ceived by O c to b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 7 . AA/EEO employer. Minorities encourage to apply. http://library.gmu.edu/lib/index.html 61 0 / C&RL News professional librarians and information assistants, including eve­ nings and weekends. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; academic degree in one or more social science disciplines; recent reference experience in the social sciences in an academic library; experience with a wide range of electronic resources; user education or teaching experience; effective interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred: Professional collection development experience in the social sciences; academic degree or reference experience in one or more humanities disciplines. Salary: From $25,500, commensu­ rate with qualifications and experience. Rank: Librarian 2; faculty status. Benefits: TIAA/CREF, broad insurance program, 22 days vacation and 12 days sick leave per year. Application: Send letter of application, resume, and names and complete addresses of three references to: Donna L. McCool, Associate Director for Administra­ tive Services, Library Administrative Office, W ashington State Uni­ versity, P.O. Box 645610, Pullman, WA 99164-5610. Application review begins: October 15,1997. Washington State University Librar­ ies homepage address: http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu. WSU is an EEO employer. Protected group members are encouraged to apply. SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN. The University of South Alabama seeks an individual to manage the University Library computer systems. The person in this position reports to the Director of Libraries. Specific responsibilities include analyzing the use of computer systems by the University Library; recommending policy and goals; and managing NOTIS, Solaris, and Novell. Other duties include overseeing the management of University Library networks; planning the migration to a new library system; acting as liaison to library software and hardware vendors; reviewing and approving specifications for com­ puter equipment, software, and peripherals used in the library. Re­ sponsible for coordination of staff training and continuing education relating to the computer systems used by the library. Prepares statistical reports; uses SAS for data retrieval and statistical reports with NOTIS. Required qualifications are an ALA-accredited MLS (a master’s degree in a related field, combined with library-related experience, may be considered in lieu of the MLS) and four years experience with an integrated library system (NOTIS preferred). Experience with OCLC, UNIX administration (Solaris preferred), NetWare administration, and SAS programming, and facility in use of Microsoft Office and Internet applications are also required. This is an academic, tenure-track, 12-month appointment at the Assistant Li­ brarian rank or higher. Salary is negotiable. Excellent benefits. Deadline for applications is October 1,1997. Submit a letter, resume, and names of three professional references to: Vera Finlay, Chair, Search Committee, Rm. 75, University Library, U n iversity of South Alabama. Mobile, AL 36688. For information about the University INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN Bates College The George and Helen Ladd Library B ates C o lle g e s e e k s n o m in a tio n s an d a p p lic a tio n s fo r a n e w p o sitio n o f Instruction al S e rv ic e s Libraria n. R epo rting to th e H ead o f R efe re n c e an d Ins tru c tio n a l S ervices, th is c re a tiv e libra rian is re s p o n s ib le fo r co o rd in a tin g all libra ry u s e r-e d u c a tio n progra m s, an d w o rk in g w ith facu lty, lib ra ry and Inform a tion S e rv ic e s staff, an d c o lle a g u e s at C o lb y an d B ow doin C o lle g e lib ra rie s (C B B L ibrarie s c o n s o rtiu m ) to asse ss use r needs an d d e sig n effective instructional op portunities. S erve s as a m e m b e r of the R eference and Instructional S ervices U nit in providing reference service, including eve ning and w eeke nd hours. Also a c ts a s c o lle c tio n m a n a g e m e n t liaison in a s s ig n e d s u b je c t areas. R equ ired q u a lific a tio n s includ e a m a s te r’s d e g re e fro m an a c c re d ite d p rogra m in lib ra ry o r info rm atio n s cience , re fe re n c e s e rv ic e e xp erien ce, an d e x p e rie n c e in te a c h in g , tra in in g , o r pres e n ta tio n . E xcellent oral a n d w ritte n co m m u n ic a tio n skills, a b ility to c o lla b o ra te effectively, and th o ro u g h k n o w le d g e of prin t an d e le c tro n ic info rm atio n s o u rc e s are a ls o re quire d. A d v a n c e d s tu d y in a d is c ip lin e re la ted to th e liberal arts, e x p e rie n c e w ith W e b pa ge de sig n an d co n s tru c tio n , an d fa m ilia rity w ith s o ftw a re a n d te c h n o lo g y re la ted to W e b -b a s e d instruction are d e sired. B ates C o lle g e is an u n d e rg ra d u a te co lle g e of the liberal arts an d s c ie n c e s n a tio n a lly re co g n iz e d fo r the qu alities o f ed ucational e xp erien ce it provides. It serves som e 1,600 stud ents and 175 faculty. T h e G eorge an d H elen La dd Lib ra ry se rv e s all a c a d e m ic p ro g ra m s o f th e co lle g e an d is no ted fo r its h ig h -q u a lity s e rv ic e s and a ttra c tiv e p h ysica l en v iro n m e n t. R ecen t re n o v a tio n s have a d ded an instru ctio n a l ro om /lab w ith ne tw orked w o rk s ta tio n s and proje ctio n cap a b ilitie s, a s w ell as a fu lly e q uippe d R efe rence A rea. The lib ra ry c o lla b o ra te s w ith C o lb y an d B ow doin libraries, an d is u n d e rta k in g a th re e -y e a r p ro je c t fu n d e d by th e M ellon F o und ation w h ic h inv o lv e s instru c tio n a l s e rvice s, inte g ra tin g e le c tro n ic a cce ss an d c o lle c ­ tion s, an d v id e o c o n fe re n c in g am o n g the th re e scho ols. S a la ry is c o m p e titiv e . A p p lic a n ts sho uld s u b m it a le tte r of a p p lic a tio n , a re sum e, an d na m es, a d d re s s e s an d p h o n e n u m bers o f th re e cu rre n t re fe re n c e s to: Instructional Services Search Committee Bates College Personnel Office 215 College St. Lewiston, ME 04240 A full p o sitio n de sc rip tio n and info rm atio n a b o u t B ates C o lleg e an d th e Library can be fo u n d on th e W orld W id e W e b (h ttp ://w w w .b a te s .e d u /L ib ra ry /). R e v ie w o f a p p lic a tio n s w ill be gin on S e p te m b e r 1 9 ,1 9 9 7 . T h e p o sitio n w ill rem ain op en until filled. Bates values a diverse college community and seeks to assure equal opportunity through a continuing and effective affirmative action program. http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu http://www.bates.edu/Library/ September1997/611 Library, see the homepage at http://southmed.usouthal.edu/univlib/ univlib.html. Affirmation action, equal opportunity employer, M/F/D. WOMEN’S STUDIES ARCHIVIST AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST. Duke University Libraries. The Libraries at Duke University seek an imaginative, energetic, and knowledgeable individual to provide lead­ ership as Women’s Studies Archivist in the Special Collections Library and as Women’s Studies Resource Specialist for the Perkins Library system. Description: Under the general supervision of the Director of Collection Development in the SCL and as a member of the SCL Collection Development Team, she/he shapes collecting policies; identifies and acquires materials pertinent to women’s studies; under­ takes appropriate outreach efforts; provides reference assistance; oversees Web site development; supervises student assistants and other temporary staff; and oversees special projects. Women’s studies resources in the Duke University Libraries have been built and pro­ moted intensively since the first appointment of a women’s studies archivist/bibliographer in 1988. Working closely with Duke’s distin­ guished women’s studies faculty, the libraries foster a dynamic envi­ ronment for research on women and gender. Special collecting areas include southern women writers, African American women activists, feminist politics and theory, and lesbian life and culture. See also http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/. Qualifications: Position re­ quires an ALA-accredited MLS and/or an advanced degree in an appropriate subject field; knowledge of and enthusiasm for women’s history and women’s studies; familiarity with standard archival proce­ dures; a minimum of two years of professional archival/special collections experience; ability to work in a team environment and communicate effectively with users and donors of special collections materials. Experience with building circulating collections in an academic library and with creating and using Web resources desired. Application information: Salary will be based on education and experience, with a minimum of $31,850. Excellent fringe benefits package. Please submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, e-mail addresses, and telephone numbers of three refer­ ences to: B. Ilene Nelson, Chair of W omen’s Studies Archivist/ Resource Specialist Search, Box 90193, Duke U n iv e rs ity Librar­ ies, Durham, NC 27708-0193. Review of applications will begin October 15,1997. Duke University is an equal opportunity, affirm a­ tive action employer. TWO POSITIONS R THE ST U ATE U T NIVER G SITY O E F N E R W JER S SEY UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES T h e R u tg e rs N ew B ru n s w ic k L ib ra rie s invite a p p lic a tio n s fo r th e p o s itio n s o f S o c ia l S c ie n c e s Libraria n an d H u m a n itie s L ib ra ria n fo r H is to ry to w o rk in a co lle g ia l te a m -b a s e d w o rk p la c e th a t is fu lly c o m m itte d to a c u ltu ra lly d iv e rs e fa c u lty , staff, an d s tu d e n t b o dy. S O C IA L S C IE N C E S L IB R A R IA N P a rtic ip a te s in th e d e v e lo p m e n t an d m a in te n a n c e of th e libra ries, social s c ie n c e s colle c tio n , fo c u s in g on Latin A m e ric a n a re a s tu d ie s an d o th e r d is c ip lin e s as a s s ig n e d . P ro v id e s g e n e ra l an d s p e c ia liz e d re fe re n c e s e rv ic e s a n d lib ra ry in s tru c tio n . S u b s ta n tia l e x p e rie n c e in c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t is re quire d as w e ll a s p ro fic ie n c y in S p a n is h . A n a d v a n c e d d e g re e in a re le v a n t s u b je c t, p re fe ra b ly Latin A m e ric a n s tu d ie s o r h is to ry w ith a Latin A m e ric a n c o n c e n tra tio n , is h ig h ly d e s ira b le . A P P #1 2 3 H U M A N IT IE S L IB R A R IA N FO R H IS T O R Y R e s p o n s ib le fo r th e d e v e lo p m e n t an d m a in te n a n c e of th e lib ra rie s , h u m a n itie s c o lle c tio n s , p rim a rily fo c u s in g on N orth A m e ric a an d w e s te rn E u ro p e a n histo ry, in c lu d in g UK, an d th e h is to ry of s c ie n c e . P ro v id e s g e n e ra l a n d s p e c ia liz e d re fe re n c e s e rv ic e s an d lib ra ry in s tru c tio n . A n a d v a n c e d d e g re e in history, p ro fic ie n c y in G erm an a n d /o r French, and in-d epth u n derstand in g and a b ility to w o rk w ith m odern in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y h ig h ly de s ira b le . A P P #1 24. B oth p o s itio n s re q u ire an A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS , th re e y e a rs p ro fe s s io n a l e x p e rie n c e fo r a te n u re -tra c k a p p o in tm e n t w ith m inim um s a la ry of $3 9,18 4; a s c h o la rly re cord an d s e rv ic e in pro fe s s io n a l asso c ia tio n s preferred. C a n d id a te s a p p ly in g by O c to b e r 1 5 , 19 9 7 w ill re c e iv e firs t c o n s id e ra tio n . S u b m it re s u m e , c o v e r letter, an d n a m e s of th re e re fe re n c e s to: Sandra Troy (APP #) Libraries Personnel Officer Rutgers University Libraries 169 College Ave. New Brunswick, NJ 08903 Fax: (908) 932-7637 e-mail: stroy@rci.rutgers.edu Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, is committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity. http://southmed.usouthal.edu/univlib/ http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/ mailto:stroy@rci.rutgers.edu 612 / C&RL News Late Job Listings PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Hollins College Library. Reports to: Library Director. Duties: This entry-level position will be responsible for all aspects of interlibrary loan, and will be a full participant in providing reference services to the students, faculty, and staff o f Hollins College. Some night and weekend work will be expected. Will work closely with all library staff, particularly those in other public service areas (such as Reference, Circulation, and Special Collections), and will provide bibliographic instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels as needed. Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree and a BA in a liberal arts discipline. ILL experience or course work. Strong written communication skills. Preferred qualifications: Experience in academic library interlibrary loans, reference, and/or bibliographic instruction, as well as supervisory experience, particularly of student workers. Strong oral communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate liberal arts education will be preferred. Also desired are a high level of energy, flexibility, creativity, and an eagerness to participate fully in the daily life o f a liberal arts college library and community. Compensation: Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Hollins College is a selective college for women, established in 1842, with a strong commitment to the liberal arts and sciences. Located on a 475-acre campus in Roanoke, Hollins is close to the Blue Ridge and Allegheny Mountain ranges, state parks, and the Appalachian Trail. The library is fully automated and serves 900 undergraduate and 250 graduate students. Hollins is in the process o f building a new, $14 million state-of-the-art library building, which should be ready for occupation in late 1998 or early 1999. To apply: Send resume, cover letter, and names of three current references to: Diane J. Graves, Library Director, Hollins College, P.O. Box 9000, Hollins College, Roanoke, VA 24020-1000. Deadline for applications: September 1, 1997. 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Latjob listings will be accepted on a space-available basis aftethe second of the month.Rates: Classified advertisements are $8.75 per line foinstitutions that are ACRL members, $10.75 for others. Latjob notices are $20.50 per li ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATELIBRARIANChemistry Library $31,032-844,544 per annum, hiring range University of California, BerkeleyThe Chemistry Library’s primary clientele is the College of Chemistry, including 85 faculty, 500 postdoctoral fellows and graduate students, and 600 undergraduates in the departments of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering.The librarian’s primary assignments are the development of specialized services to users, chemistry collection development and man­agement, and maintaining close working r 590/C&RL News TWO POSITIONS AVAILABLEUniversity of Evansville LibrariesThe University of Evansville invites applications for the positions of Periodicals Librarian and Reference Librarian to join a collegial team-based library environment in which a commitment to excellence is a hallmark of information service.PERIODICALS LIBRARIANResponsibilities: Manages service and operational activities of the Periodicals Department, including a public service desk, collection development, collection management, and binding. Supervis September1997/591 PERIODICALS/ ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN(Search Reopened) Union CollegeUnion College invites applica- tions for the position of Periodi- cals/Acquisitions Librarian, with an anticipated start date in late 1997.RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages and supervises the periodicals and general acquisitions units, including receipt, cataloging, and processing of periodicals and serials in all formats. Provides leadership in developing policies regarding the acquisition of electronic resources. Monitors and participates in the al rience with manuscript and archival reference sources. Prefer addi­tional graduate degree in American history, American studies, or related field. Visit our Web site at http://rodent.lib.rochester.edu.rbk/ rarehome.htm for more information about the Rare Books Department and this position. Salary dependent upon qualifications; minimum $32,000 plus benefits. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Jane Cassidy, Personnel Officer, Rush Rhees Library, 592 /C&RL News library automation and technology applications in academic libraries; strong service orientation and/or public services experience; excel­lent oral and written communication skills; ability to work indepen­dently as well as as part of a team; involvement in professional activities; ability to meet requirements for faculty advancement, including professional service and publication. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment highly preferred. Environment: VCU is a publicly supported urban, resear Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirma­tive action employer. Minorities, women, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN. East Carolina Univer­sity, Joyner Library. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited master’s degree (or international equivalent). Preferred: Previous public ser­vice experience with U.S. government print and electronic materials, including maps, CD-ROM databases, and Internet resources. Dem­onstrated written and oral THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITYMILTON S. EISENHOWER LIBRARYRESOURCE SERVICES LIBRARIAN FOR ART HISTORY, CLASSICS, AND PHILOSOPHY (LIBRARIAN III)The mission of the Resource Services Department is to deliver the full range of reference, instructional, and collection development services to the Hopkins community. Resource Services librarians are subject specialists, each of whom is responsible for building strong, client-centered relationships with the faculty and students in the handful of disciplines he or she September1997/593 HEALTH SCIENCES LIBRARIANFerris State UniversityFerris State University invites applications for a Health Sciences Librarian.RESPONSIBILITIES: Providing reference, in­formation, and instruction in health sciences; coordinating activities of part-time librarians and staff; serving as a subject specialist; refer­ence assistance, including some evenings and weekends; participating in collection develop­ment, assessment, and universitywide activi­ties; fostering health-related networking in west Michigan.REQUIR CONSERVATORYLIBRARIANOberlin College Conservatory of MusicOberlin College invites applications and nomi­nations for the position of Conservatory Li­brarian. Reporting to the Director of Libraries, the Conservatory Librarian has overall re­sponsibility for planning, developing, manag­ing, and evaluating the operations, services, and resources of the Conservatory of Music Library- She or he coordinates the systematic and balanced growth of the library's collec­tions; participates in the teaching and public se 594 / C&RL News of employment. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We accommodate individuals with disabilities. Applicants must com­ply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.HEAD, CATALOGING UNIT,AND DATABASE PROJECTS COOR­DINATOR. Humboldt State University Library. Reporting to Chair of Access Services, position heads the Cataloging Unit and coordinates the development of database projects. Unit consists of three FTE support staff, plus intermittent hourly and student assistant positions. Responsibil supervisory/managerial experience; original cataloging experience, including work with LC classification; working knowledge of OCLC; cataloging experience on an integrated online library system; famil­iarity with current trends in the use of technology in libraries and higher education; excellent written and verbal communication skills; com­mitment to a participatory management style; ability to work coopera­tively with faculty, staff, and students; demonstrated successful leadership abilities. Preferred qu THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITYMILTON S. EISENHOWER LIBRARYCOORDINATOR FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF BIBLIOGRAPHIC CONTROL (LIBRARIAN III)The Milton S. Eisenhower Library seeks nominations and applications for the position of Coordinator for the Development of Bibliographic Control who can provide leadership in developing our intellectual access program that supports conventional and emerging bibliographic control strategies for the catalog of the 21 st century.RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting to the Head of Cataloging, t September1997/595 ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN FOR COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT AND TECHNICAL SERVICESUniversity of GeorgiaPURPOSE AND SCOPE: The Associate University Librarian (AUL) for Collection Development and Technical Services is responsible to the University Librarian and has primary responsibility for administering the division, which consists of the following departments: Acquisitions, Cataloging, Humanities, Music, Periodicals, Preservation, Science Collections and Branch Services, and Social Sciences. Responsibilities 596 / C&RL News systems support. There are 11 FTE librarians and 32 support staff. Qualified candidates must submit a letter of application (referencing Job 97/98-16), resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, by October 15,1997, to: Chair, Library Faculty Personnel Committee, c/o University Librarian, Humboldt State University Library, One Harpst St., Arcata, CA 95521 -8299. For further information and/or the complete position description, consult the HSU Library homepage at http://library.h paraprofessionals. Requirements: An ALA-accredited MLS degree; minimum of five years of experience in cataloging; demonstrated supervisory skills. Working knowledge of at least one foreign lan­guage preferred. Knowledge of material preservation techniques. Understanding of the ways in which economic pressures, technologi­cal opportunities, and partnering initiatives are affecting traditional cataloging operations. Demonstrated ability to engage staff in the process of planning and change and to provide lead TWO POSITIONSTEMPLE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIESELECTRONIC RESOURCES CATALOGING LIBRARIANResponsibilities: Provides original and adaptive cataloging records for a wide variety of materials in different formats, with a special emphasis on electronic resources and networked information. Serves as a liaison with other library units to resolve bibliographic access issues relating to electronic resources. Participates in the formulation of cataloging and authority control policies and decisions. Prepares reports, studie September1997/597 two professional staff members (one Assistant Librarian and one Associate Librarian). Duties: Linder the general direction of the Head of the Acquisitions/Serials Division, the successful candidate will assume overall administrative and planning responsibility for the Serials Cataloging Unit; determine objectives for the unit, formulate policies to achieve them, and assign cataloging responsibilities in accordance with individual expertise, as well as monitor the produc­tivity and quality of the unit workfl sis, and applications of the cataloger workstation; develop and implement procedures for cataloging serials in print, microform, and electronic format; resolve complex cataloging and authority prob­lems; develop, implement and coordinate special cataloging projects; serve as the library’s resource person and consultant (regarding serials cataloging policies, procedures, and workflow) for Technical and Public Services staff; oversee unit participation in CONSER and NACO, training and supervising staff to und SCIENCE REFERENCE COORDINATOR (LIBRARIAN IV)MILTON S. EISENHOWER LIBRARY JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITYThe Milton S. Eisenhower Library seeks an enthusiastic and forward-thinking librarian to transform its Science/Engineering Library into a user- and technology-centered information service. The Science/ Engineering Library is a newly renovated floor in the main library with a collection of 322,000 volumes, 2,700 current periodicals, and a large number of electronic resources. The acquisitions budget for science a 598/C&RL News training experience; working knowledge of two western European languages; minimum five years of professional serials cataloging experience, including electronic resources; experience in a large academic library, and with an integrated library system. Knowledge of/experience with AACR2 and pre-AACR2 cataloging codes, Library of Congress subject headings and classification, CONSER and NACO standards and procedures, HTML and SGML. Demonstrated leadership in application of new technological cataloging tools and ence (minimum salary $38,000). 24 working days of vacation a year; 15 days of sick leave a year, with provisions for extended benefits. To apply: Send cover letter and copy of resume to: Karen Downing, Library Human Resources, 404 Hatcher Graduate Library North, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 48109-1205. Application deadline: Applications received by October 15,1997 will be given first consideration. The University of Michigan is a nondiscriminatory, affirmative action employer.INSTRUCTION AND REFERE THREE POSITIONS OPENThe Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine Harvard UniversityThe Countway Library of Medicine serves the faculty, students, researchers, and staff of Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Harvard School of Public Health, and the Fellows of the Boston Medical Library. It contains a large, comprehensive print collection (600,000 volumes) and its historical collection is world-renowned. The library provides onsite and remote online access to electronic resources in September1997/599 COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT OFFICERNortheastern University LibrariesNortheastern University Libraries invites applications from and nominations of individuals with the vision, energy, and leadership ability to articulate, plan, and coordinate our programs for collection development, electronic access, resource sharing, preservation, and disaster preparedness. The successful candidate will demonstrate an understanding of scholarly communication and curricular processes in higher education, their ongoing transform 600 / C&RL News range of learning styles, computer skills and/or a background in educational/instructional technology are desirable. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who has an interest in working in an environment that emphasizes peer responsibilities and relationships. Our library faculty positions give individuals a good breadth of involvement in library services and operations and campus life. Interim promotion and also tenure will require a second graduate degree and scholarly activity (broadly defined). with instructional/information technologies and use of those technolo­gies as they apply to learning issues; coordinate and supervise the processes and services of the Technology Learning Center; serve as overall advocate for learning with technology campuswide and serve on appropriate committees. Compensation: Minimum salary $35,000, depending on experience and qualifications. Benefits include health, dental, disability, life insurance; retirement; moving allowance. Appli­cation deadline: Applications shou LIBRARIAN POSITIONSThe State University at Stony Brook is seeking candi­branch science library.dates for two entry-level librarian positions. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; REFERENCE LIBRA RIAN/SOCIAL SCIENCES degree in a science discipline or a minimum of 2 years SELECTOR: Responsible for providing reference ser­science-related work experience; knowledge of scientif­vices in the Humanities and Social Sciences. The suc­ic research methodologies in both print and electronic cessful cand September 1997/601 resume and qualifications letter to: Susan Reynolds, Library Admin­istrative Secretary, Seattle Pacific University, 3307 Third Ave. West, Seattle, WA 98119; phone: (206) 281-2413; e-mail: sreynold@spu.edu. Seattle Pacific University serves more than 3,400 undergraduate and graduate students in both liberal arts and professional studies. The university’s Christian commitments are both evangelical and Wesleyan, with faculty and students represent­ing a broad range of faith traditions. The university seeks app and Internet. Ability to work productively with diverse groups in an urban academic setting; ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Preferred: Prior experience with Louisiana materials in a library setting; training and/or experience in inventory­ing and processing archives and manuscripts. Salary: $29,333 to $34,000 at the Assistant or Associate rank, depending upon experi­ence and qualifications. Librarians at the University of New Orleans are tenurable academic appointees, BUSINESS INFORMATION SPECIALISTVillanova UniversityFalvey Memorial Library is seeking a librarian to provide information services to the College of Commerce and Finance (C&F) students and faculty, and the general Villanova University community.RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide answers to specific questions submitted to the reference desk by library users. Guide individuals in the use of the online catalog, indexes and abstracting services (print and digital), and databases. Assist users in formulating search strate 602 /C&RL News major role in the planning for a new library facility that will serve the university’s needs into the 21st century. The Library Director reports to the Dean of Information Services, and serves as the chief admin­istrative officer of the University Library. Founded in 1893, Aurora University has over 2,000 degree-seeking undergraduates and gradu­ate students, in addition to continuing professional education stu­dents in a three-state area. Responsibilities: The Director’s responsi­bilities include leadership ment; managing and supervising the development of a staff of five full­time professionals, plus five support staff and 35 to 40 student assistants; and fostering regional and statewide cooperation in shar­ing library materials, networking, and cooperative collection develop­ment. Qualifications: Master’s degree in librarianship from an ALA- accredited school; a second master’s degree or earned doctorate is preferred; five years of experience in academic libraries, with at least two years of administrative e ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANThe Caltech Library System (CLS) seeks a self-motivated, enthusiastic and service-oriented Associate University Librarian to direct, organize, control and coordinate CLS business and financial activities.Founded in 1921, Caltech is an independent, privately supported university in the Los Angeles area. Caltech conducts instruction at both the undergraduate and graduate level (approximately 900 undergraduate, 1,100 graduate and 1,000 faculty members). The Caltech graduate progra September1997/603 with qualifications and experience. Applications will be considered beginning September 22, 1997, and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Candidates are invited to submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three professional references to: Brett Sutton, Dean of Information Services, Aurora University, 347 S. Gladstone Ave., Aurora, IL 60506; e-mail: bsutton@admin.aurora.edu. Aurora University is an EOE/AA em­ployer and is LIBRARY DIRECTOR. Pittsburgh Theological Seminary, a graduate theological institution affiliated with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), with an enrollment of over 300 degree students and an extensive continuing education program, seeks a Library Director, beginning June 1998 or earlier. The Director will supervise an academic re­search library of over 325,000 volumes, pamphlets, and microforms, housed in a building recently refurbished, with a staff of seven including four full-time professionals. The libra ASSISTANT UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANFOR INFORMATION TECHNOLOGYNORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY LIBRARYENVIRONMENT: Northwestern University is a major private research institution with an enrollment of more than 17,000 students in 12 academic divisions on two lakefront campuses in Evanston and Chicago. The university libraries, including branch libraries for Geology, Mathematics, Science & Engineering, and University College, have combined collections totaling more than 3.7 million volumes and over 300 electronic resources 604 /C&RL News chair as The Director of the Barbour Library. Preferred qualifications include: MLS from ALA-accredited institution and expertise in one area of library work; graduate study in theology or religious studies (advanced degree preferred) and keen interest in theological educa­tion; library administrative experience and collegial management style; vision for the library’s future; ability to work with academic community at large; commitment to participation in ATLA or similar organizations; sense of humor essent REFERENCE/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN FOR THE HEALTH SCIENCES. Subject specialist for the health sciences, including nursing, medicine, and the allied health sciences. Respon­sible for faculty and student liaison, reference assistance, user education, management and selection of relevant resources in all formats. Two years public service and/or collection development experience in an academic, health science, or special library. Ad­vanced degree in life or health sciences preferred. Experience with pri UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANThe University of RichmondThe University of Richmond invites nominations and applications for a creative library leader to join our new Information Services team to help lead and guide the library and the university as we enhance our library and information technology services. The university libraries are part of the newly formed Information Services division which also includes all of the academic and administrative computing services, telecommunications, cable television, and networki September1997/605 HEAD OF ACCESS SERVICESHarvard Law School LibraryHarvard Law School Library seeks a Head of Access Services. The position is responsible for providing daily and long-term planning and direction for Access Services Department which has a staff of 18.5 FTE, 14.5 of whom are members of the bargaining unit. The department has four units: Circulation and Access Privileges; document delivery, which includes interlibrary loan and an extensive faculty services program; stacks management; and microforms. The Head of Association of Research Libraries Office of Management ServicesDirectorThe fundamental mission of the OMS is to develop and advocate imaginative and practical strategies for research library organizational and leadership development. The OMS generates new ideas, addresses a variety of organizational problems, and assists with the transformative process underway in libraries. It champions workable solutions, and operates training, consulting and information services that incorporate sound contemporary manage 606 / C&RL News for tenure. Faculty status, attractive benefits package. Minimum: $34,000. Send resume and letter of application including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references, by September 30, 1997, to: Jeffrey Slemmer, Human Resources Director, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, NY 10012. NYU encourages applications from women and members of minority groups.REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. The Governors State University Library is seeking applications for University Professor/ sity serving a predominately nontraditional and diverse student popu­lation. The GSU Library participates in the statewide ILLINET Online Network, which will be migrating to DRA in the nearfuture. An AA/EOE, GSU encourages applications from women, persons with disabilities, and ethnic/racial minorities. Web site: http://www.govst.edu/library/.REFERENCE LIBRARIAN AND ELECTRONIC SERVICES CO­ORDINATOR. The Central Michigan University Libraries are seek­ing qualified applicants for the position of Reference Lib SCHEIDE LIBRARIANPrinceton University LibraryThe Scheide Library, a distinguished private library especially known for extraordinary holdings related to the period of the invention of printing, the Renaissance and the Reformation, early American history, and music (especially J. S. Bach), is housed in the Department of Rare Books and Special Collections at Princeton’s Firestone Library.Undergeneral supervision of the Associate University Librarian for Rare Books and Special Collections and in full collabora September1997/607 ence experience in an academic library. Additional graduate de­gree. Salary commensurate with qualifications; minimum $35,380. Excellent fringe benefits. Position is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment, reporting to the Head of Public Services. Submit letter of application addressing qualifications for the posi­tion, resume, and names, titles, addresses, and telephone num­bers of at least three references via mail to: William Miles, Chairper­son, Reference Selection Committee, 207 Park Library, Cen REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/LEARNING RESOURCE CENTER. Chemeketa Community College, a comprehensive, two-year, fully accredited public educational institution located in the heart of Oregon’s beautiful Willamette Valley, is seeking a reference librarian to provide reference services, perform bibliographic instruction, and develop instructional materials. Serves as a team member in the LRC and as a liaison with college departments and other libraries, and partici­pates in the use and planning and enhancement of servi DIRECTOR OF THE UNIVERSITY LIBRARYUniversity of HaifaDESCRIPTION OF POSITION: The University of Haifa is seeking a forward-thinking, creative, and experienced leader to guide its library and its associated information services into the next century. The Director of the University of Haifa Library has professional and administrative responsibilities for librarywide planning and policy; collection development and operation of all library services and systems. The Director of the University Library plays a lea 608 / C&RL News SERIALS CATALOGER. Northwestern University Library. Reports to: Head of Serials Cataloging. Summary: Under the direction of the Head of Serials Cataloging, performs original and copy cataloging and recataloging of serials representing all levels of difficulty, all subjects, all languages, and all formats (including electronic serial publications), using NOTIS, OCLC, MARC format, AACR2, LC Rule Interpretations, DDC, and LCSH. Creates and revises authority records for names and series headings. Assists the He with automated library systems, preferably NOTIS and OCLC. Work­ing knowledge of one or more modern European languages. Strong interpersonal and communications skills. Ability to work indepen­dently as well as in groups. Desired: At least one year serials cataloging experience. Experience cataloging electronic publica­tions. Experience using Dewey Decimal Classification. Salary: $27,500 minimum. To apply: Send letter of application and resume, including the names of three references, to: Peter J. Devlin, Pe RARE BOOKS LIBRARIANUCLA LibraryUnder the direction of the Head of Department of Special Collections, the Rare Books Librarian is responsible for the acquisition of books and other printed materials acquired by the department through purchase, gift, or transfer; consults, as appropriate, with the department’s head, most particularly before establishing new collections or accepting major gifts; provides reference assistance and instruction with the department’s printed materials to faculty, students, scholar September1997/609 FOUR NEW PROFESSIONAL POSITIONSGeorge Mason University LibrariesGeorge Mason University is the fastest-growing institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia. The university libraries are expanding their professional staff to support the growth of the libraries and its collections. Active in the Washington Research Library Consortium (WRLC) and the Virtual Library of Virginia (VIVA) project, the libraries seek applications from dynamic professionals who want to develop and apply innovative 610 / C&RL News professional librarians and information assistants, including eve­nings and weekends. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; academic degree in one or more social science disciplines; recent reference experience in the social sciences in an academic library; experience with a wide range of electronic resources; user education or teaching experience; effective interpersonal and communication skills. Preferred: Professional collection development experience in the social sciences; academic degree or re responsibilities include analyzing the use of computer systems by the University Library; recommending policy and goals; and managing NOTIS, Solaris, and Novell. Other duties include overseeing the management of University Library networks; planning the migration to a new library system; acting as liaison to library software and hardware vendors; reviewing and approving specifications for com­puter equipment, software, and peripherals used in the library. Re­sponsible for coordination of staff training and INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES LIBRARIANBates CollegeThe George and Helen Ladd LibraryBates College seeks nominations and applications for a new position of Instructional Services Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Reference and Instructional Services, this creative librarian is responsible for coordinating all library user-education programs, and working with faculty, library and Information Services staff, and colleagues at Colby and Bowdoin College libraries (CBB Libraries consortium) to assess user needs and d September1997/611 Library, see the homepage at http://southmed.usouthal.edu/univlib/ univlib.html. Affirmation action, equal opportunity employer, M/F/D.WOMEN’S STUDIES ARCHIVIST AND RESOURCE SPECIALIST.Duke University Libraries. The Libraries at Duke University seek an imaginative, energetic, and knowledgeable individual to provide lead­ership as Women’s Studies Archivist in the Special Collections Library and as Women’s Studies Resource Specialist for the Perkins Library system. Description: Under the general supervision o include southern women writers, African American women activists, feminist politics and theory, and lesbian life and culture. See also http://scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/women/. Qualifications: Position re­quires an ALA-accredited MLS and/or an advanced degree in an appropriate subject field; knowledge of and enthusiasm for women’s history and women’s studies; familiarity with standard archival proce­dures; a minimum of two years of professional archival/special collections experience; ability to work in a tea TWO POSITIONSRTHE STUATE UTNIVERGSITY OEF NERW JERSSEYUNIVERSITY LIBRARIESThe Rutgers New Brunswick Libraries invite applications for the positions of Social Sciences Librarian and Humanities Librarian for History to work in a collegial team-based workplace that is fully committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff, and student body.SOCIAL SCIENCES LIBRARIANParticipates in the development and maintenance of the libraries, social sciences collection, focusing on Latin American area studies and other disc 612 / C&RL News Late Job ListingsPUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Hollins College Library. Reports to: Library Director. Duties: This entry-level position will be responsible for all aspects of interlibrary loan, and will be a full participant in providing reference services to the students, faculty, and staff of Hollins College. Some night and weekend work will be expected. Will work closely with all library staff, particularly those in other public service areas (such as Reference, Circulation, and Special Collections), and wi P