ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries April 1 9 9 2 / 2 8 5 THE CLASSIFIED ADS D e a d lin e s : O rd e rs fo r re g ula r cla ssifie d a d ve rtise m e n ts m ust reach th e A C R L o ffice o n o r b e fo re th e se con d o f th e m onth p re ced in g publication o f th e issue (e.g., S e p te m b e r 2 fo r th e O c to b e r issue). Late job listings w ill b e a ccep ted on a sp ace -a vailab le b asis a fte r the second o f the m onth. R a te s : C la ssifie d a d ve rtise m e n ts a re $ 6.3 0 p e r lin e fo r in stitu ­ tions th a t are A C R L m e m b ers, $ 8.0 0 fo r o th e rs. L ate jo b n o tice s are $15.25 p e r lin e fo r in stitu tio n s th a t a re A C R L m em bers, $ 1 8 .0 0 fo r others. O rg a n iza tio n s su bm itting a d s w ill be ch arge d a ccordin g to their m e m b e rsh ip statu s. D isp la y ad ra tes range from $ 2 7 5 to $56 5 based upon size. P lease ca ll fo r s iz e s a nd rates. G u id e lin e s : For a d s th a t list an a pp lica tio n d ea dlin e, w e sugg est that d ate be no s o o n e r th a n th e 2 0th d a y o f the m o n th in w h ich the notice a p p e a rs (e.g., O cto b e r 20 fo r th e O cto b e r issue). All jo b a nn ouncem ents sh o u ld in clu de a sa lary fig u re . Jo b a nn ou n cem en ts will be e d ite d to e xc lu d e d iscrim in a to ry re feren ces. A p p lica n ts should be a w are th a t th e te rm s fa cu lty ra n k a nd s ta tu s v a ry in m e a nin g am ong institutions. J O B L IN E : C a ll (312) 9 44 -6 79 5 fo r la te-bre a kin g jo b a d s fo r academ ic and re se arch library positio n s. A p re -re corde d su m m a ry of positions liste d w ith th e se rvice is revised w e ekly; e ach Frida y a new tape in clu de s all a d s re ce ived by 1 :00 p.m . th e p re vio u s day. Each listing su b m itte d w ill b e ca rrie d on th e reco rding fo r tw o w e eks. Th e charge f o r e ach tw o -w e e k listin g is $40 fo r A C R L m e m b ers and $45 for non -m e m b e rs. C o n ta c t: T ed Bales, cla ssifie d adve rtisin g m a n ag er, C & R L News C la ssifie d A d ve rtisin g D epa rtm e n t, AC R L, A m e rica n L ibrary Association, 5 0 E. H uron S t., C h ica go , IL 6 06 11 -2 7 95 ; (3 12) 2 80- 2513; fa x : (3 1 2) 2 8 0 -7 6 6 3 ; Bitnet: U 3 8 3 9 8@ U IC V M .bitn e t A L A p o licy re q u ire s th a t o rg a n iza tio n s re cru itin g throu g h A LA p u b lica tio n s o r p lace m e n t s e rvice s c o m p ly w ith A L A a nti- d iscrim ina tio n p olicies. P olicy 5 4.3 s tate s th a t “A L A is co m m it­ ted to e q u a lity o f o p p o rtu n ity fo r all lib ra ry e m p lo ye e s o r a p p lica n ts fo r e m p loym en t, re g ard le ss o f race, color, creed, sex, age, p hysica l o r m e n ta l han dicap , in d ividu a l life -style , o r national o rig in ." B y a d ve rtisin g th ro u g h A L A se rvice s, the o rg an iza tion a g re e s to co m p ly w ith th is policy. WANTED W A N TE D . A u th o r/L ib ra ria n n eeds s u b m issio n s a nd p o ssib ly a co l­ la borator fo r m a ss m a rke t tra d e b oo k on fa scin a tin g , u nusual, and hard-to -a nsw er re fe re n ce q u e stion s. P lease w rite: P.O. B ox 366, Porter S qu a re S ta tio n, C a m b rid ge , M A 02140. POSITIONS OPEN A S S IS T A N T D E A N FO R P E R S O N N E L . Directs, plans, a nd co o rd i­ nates th e recru itm e nt, se lectio n , tra in ing , d e v e lo pm en t, e valuation, reward, a nd d iscip lin e o f a ll a c a d e m ic p ro fe ssio na l and cla ssifie d library p e rso n n e l; p articip a te s in lib ra ryw ide plan n in g and d e cisio n ­ making; d ire cts p ro du ction o f w e e kly sta ff n e w sletter a nd ca len d ar; assum es a dd itio na l g e n e ra l and s p e cific a ssig n m e n ts a s sugg este d. Q ualifications: R equired: A LA -a ccre d ite d M LS ; e xce lle n t co m m u n i­ cation a nd in terpe rso na l skills, in clu din g d e m o n stra te d speaking, listening, a nd w ritin g a b ility; m anag em en t, org an iza tion , a nd a n a lyti­ cal skills; und erstan ding o f and co m m itm e n t to th e p rin cip les of a ffirm a tive action, e q u a l e m p lo ym e n t opportun ity, a nd cu ltural d iv e r­ s ity; d e m o n stra te d skill in su pe rvision , training, and p e rson ne l m an­ a g e m e nt; a t le a st th re e to fiv e ye a rs’ p ro g re ssive ly re sp on sib le post- M L S e xp e rie n ce in a la rg e lib ra ry; e vide n ce of p ro fe ssio na l d e ve lo p ­ m e n t and se rvice . P re fe rred : s u p e rviso ry e xp e rie n ce o f lib ra ria n s and cla ssifie d sta ff in a la rg e a ca d e m ic lib ra ry; a cad em ic tra in in g a nd /or e xp e rie n ce in p e rson ne l a d m inistratio n , la b o r re la tion s, o r related fie ld; re cord o f p ro fe ssio na l a chie ve m e nt. L ib ra ria n s a t A S U are a cad em ic p ro fe ssio n a ls w ith ra n k a nd co ntin uing a p p o in tm e n t-tra ck statu s. E xce lle n t b en efits in clu de T IA A /C R E F o r VAL IC , m e d ical/ d en tal insurance, tu itio n w a iv e r fo r se lf a nd d e p e n d e n ts a t any A rizona state u nive rsity. T h e A S U L ibraries e m p loy 80 FTE a ca d e m ic p ro fe s­ sio n a ls a nd 180 FTE su p p o rt staff. S alary: $ 30 ,0 0 0 o r u p,d ep en d en t on q ua lifica tio n s and e xpe rie n ce. A p p lica tio n d e a dlin e is April 15, 1992; a pp lica tio ns w ill be a cce p te d a fte r d e a d lin e a nd revie w e d on a w e e k ly cycle a s n e ce ssa ry until p ositio n is filled. S en d le tte r of a p p lica tio n, resum e, and nam es, a d d re sses, and tele p h o n e n um bers o f fo u r re ce n t re feren ces to : R e be cca Burke, A ctin g A ssista n t Dean fo r P erson ne l o f U n ive rsity Libraries, H a yde n Library, A riz o n a S ta te U n iv e rs ity , T e m p e, A Z 8 52 87 -1 0 06 , (6 0 2)9 6 5-34 17 ). A A/E E O . A S S IS T A N T D IR E C T O R FO R T E C H N IC A L S E R V IC E S A N D C O L ­ L E C T IO N M A N A G E M E N T , W a sh in g to n S ta te University. C u rre n tly o pen. R epo rtin g to the D irecto r o f L ibraries and serving on the L ibraries’ D irecto r’s C o un cil, th is positio n a d m in iste rs th e T e chn ica l S ervices Division, co m p rise d o f th e A cq u isitio n s/S e ria ls U nit and the B ib lio gra p hic C o ntrol U n it (w ith 10 fa c u lty a nd 49 C la ssifie d Staff positio n s), w h ich is re sp on sib le fo r a cq u irin g , ca ta lo ging , a nd p re ­ se rvin g the co lle ction s o f the Libraries in su p p o rt o f th e U n ive rsity’s p ro gra m s o f te a ch in g , re search a nd exte n sion . T h e p rim a ry fu n ctio n o f the p ositio n is to pro vide le ad e rsh ip in p lan n in g, im ple m e ntin g , and e valu a ting d ivisio n a l o p e ra tio n s a nd se rvice s in a cco rd a n ce w ith lib ra ry and d ivisio na l g o a ls a nd o b je ctive s. T h e A ssista n t D irector se rve s as th e p rin cip al lia iso n w ith th e W e stern L ibrary N e tw ork (W LN ) a nd ta ke s an a ctive ro le in th e d e ve lo p m e n t a nd e n h a n ce m e n t o f a lo c a lly d e ve lo p e d in te g ra te d o n line syste m w ith o n lin e ca ta lo g, circula tio n, a nd s e ria ls co ntro l co m p on en ts o pe ra tion . (A local a cq u i­ sitio n syste m is bein g d e ve lo p e d .) L ib ra ria n s a re a pp o in te d as m e m b ers o f th e W a sh ing ton S ta te U n ive rsity fa cu lty a nd a re expe cted to p a rticipa te a ctive ly in th e U n ive rsity’s in stru ction al, rese arch , and s e rvice pro gra m s. A ll p rivileg es, o b liga tio ns, and re se arch re sp on si­ b ilitie s o f fa c u lty a re in h e re n t in such m e m b ership. L ibrarian s are ra n ked in g ra d e s 2, 3 , a nd 4, e q u iva le n t to the a c a d e m ic ra n ks o f A ssista n t Pro fe sso r, A sso cia te P rofessor, and Pro fe sso r. A p ro g re s­ sive record o f p ro fe ssio n a l/sch o la rly a ch ie ve m e n t is e xpe cted o f all librarians. R equired: A L A -a ccre dite d M L S o r its foreign equ iva le nt; p ro g re ssive ly re sp on sib le te ch n ica l s e rvice s e xpe rie n ce, including m a n ag em en t o r su p e rvision o f a t le ast o ne te ch n ica l se rvice s unit (e.g., a cqu isitio n s, se ria ls, c a ta lo ging ); e xpe rie n ce w ith an o n line b ib lio g ra p h ic utility. Pre fe rred : e xp e rie n ce in an a cad em ic o r re se arch lib ra ry; e xp e rie n ce in lo cal lib ra ry a u to m a te d system s; p o sitive p ub lic re la tio n s e xpe rie n c e ; d e m o n stra te d le a d e rsh ip w ith in th e lib ra ry p ro fe ssio n ; d em on strate d v e rb a l and w ritte n co m m u nicatio n skills. S a la ry: fro m $ 40 ,00 0, c o m m e n su ra te w ith q ua lifica tio n s and e xp e ri­ ence. R ank: L ibrarian 2 o r a bo ve; te n u re -tra ck statu s. Ben e fits: T IA A / C R E F, broad in suran ce pro gra m , 2 2 d a ys va catio n, 12 d a ys/ye a r sick le ave . S en d le tte r o f app lica tio n, resum e, and n am es o f th re e re fer­ e n ce s to : D o nn a L. M cC ool, A ssociate D irecto r fo r A d m inistrative S ervices, W a s h in g to n S ta te U n iv e r s ity L ibraries, P ullm a n, W A 9 91 64 -5 6 10 . A p p lica tio n re vie w begins: M ay 6, 1992. W a sh ing ton S ta te U n ive rsity is an equ al o p p ortun ity, a ffirm a tive a ction e d u ca to r and e m p loye r. M e m b ers o f e th n ic m ino ritie s, w o m e n, Vie tn a m e ra o r d isab le d ve te ra n s, p erson s o f d isab ility, a n d /o r p erson s b etw een the a g e s o f 4 0 -7 0 are e n c o urag e d to apply. B IB L IO G R A P H E R FO R A F R IC A N S TU D IE S. R e po rtin g to the D irec­ to r o f A re a S tu d ie s, the in cum be n t is re sp on sib le fo r a d m in istra tio n of th e A frica n a B ib lio gra p hic U n it and fo r c o lle ction d e ve lo pm en t; a d m in ­ istra tio n o f several m a terials bud ge ts; p ro visio n o f reference, in form a ­ tio n, and o th e r b ib lio g ra p h ic se rvice s co nce rn in g Africa, with an e m p h a sis on so cial scie n ce s a nd h um an itie s and on th e Sub -S a ha ra n a re a o f th e co n tin e n t; su p e rvise s lib ra ry te ch n ica l sta ff a nd gra du ate stud e nts; se rve s as lia iso n w ith A frica n S tu d ie s fa cu lty; tea ch es A frica n b ib lio g ra p h y co urse. D e pa rtm e n t: Th e A frica n a B ib lio gra p hic U n it is p a rt o f th e L ib ra ry’s A re a S tu d ie s U n it a nd part o f th e G en e ra l S ervices Fa culty. T h e sta ff co n s is ts o f o ne FTE lib ra ria n , su p p o rt staff, and g ra du ate assistan ts. T h e A frica na c o lle ction is located thro u g h o u t th e U n ive rsity o f Illinois lib ra ry system , w ith th e m a jo rity o f m a terials in th e m ain sta c k co lle ctio n . T h e h old in g s on the n a tio ns o f Sub- S ah a ran A fric a in clu de a p p ro xim a te ly 9 0,0 00 books, 2 ,2 0 0 jo urna ls, 2 8 6 /C&RL News 4 5,000 maps, and 4 ,000 m icroform s. Q ualifications: Required: MLS fro m an ALA-accredited library school o r an equivalent; fam ilia rity with bib liog ra p hic re sources on Africa; fam ilia rity w ith African b ook trade; com prehension o f w ritten French; ability to w o rk effectively with a research-oriented faculty and stud e nt body; a bility to w o rk in a collegial environm ent; e vidence o f research orientation and a bility to m eet u niversity requirem ents fo r prom otion and tenure. Preferred: professional e xperience in A frican Studies librarianship, including reference and collection developm ent; com prehension o f written G erm an and /or Portuguese; understanding o f one o r m ore major African languages. Those em phasized by the C ente r fo r African Studies are Arabic, Bam bara, Lingala, Swahili, Wolof, and Zulu. Desired: a dvanced d egree o r strong a cadem ic background in A frican Studies. Rank and Salary: a ppointm ent a t assistant, associate, o r full professor; salary $23,500 u pward depending on qualifications, e xpe ­ rience, and appointm ent rank. Librarians m ust d em onstrate e xcel­ lence in jo b p erform ance, research, publication, and u nive rsity/ p ro fessional/com m unity service in o rd er to m eet university standards fo r tenure and prom otion. Application: Send letter of application and co m p lete resume, with th e nam es, addresses, and telephone n um ­ b e rs o f five references to : Allen G. Dries, Library P ersonnel Manager, U n iv e rs ity o f Illin o is Library (U-C), 1408 W e st Gregory Drive, Urbana, Illinois, 61801. Phone (217) 333-5494. Deadline: May 1, 1992. Th e U niversity o f Illinois is an affirm ative action, equal opportunity e m ­ ployer. B IB L IO G R A P H IC IN S TRUCTIO N L IB R A R IA N . Coordinates biblio­ g raphic instruction program , p articipates in reference services includ­ ing e vening/w eekend rotation, collection d evelopm ent, collegial gov­ ernance, ca m p us and professional activities. Accredited MLS and second m a ster’s preferred (required fo r tenure); m inim um tw o years library p ub lic services e xperience including reference. Substantial b ibliographic instruction experience, know ledge of trends, e xperi­ e nce with online/CD-R OM searching preferred. A cadem ic year, as­ sista nt p rofessor a ppointm ent begins A ug u st 31, 1992. C o rrespon­ dence, credentials m ust be received by May 4. To: Karin Sandvik, Chair, M urphy Library, U n iv e rs ity o f W is c o n s in -L a C ro s s e , La Crosse, W l 54601. Alp habetical list o f nom inees and applicants, w ith ou t d ifferentiation, m ay be released after deadline. W om en, m inorities encouraged to apply. AA/EOE. B IB L IO G R A P H IC SER VIC ES POSITIO NS, (3). Th e Cline Library in vites applica tio ns fo r three Bib liographic Services positions. Each in volves a cad em ic professional statu s and a tw elve-m onth contract. B asic requirem ents: an ALA-accredited MLS; excellent oral and w ritte n com m unications skills; and strong service orientation. M ore d etailed jo b descriptions are a vailable upon request. R eview of applications w ill begin on April 15, 1992. Th e searches w ill remain open until the p ositions are filled. Bibliographic S ervices C oordinator: m anages the Bib liographic Services D e p a rtm e n t, which includes a staff o f 21 FTE (5 professional librarians and 16 cla ssified staff) handling all operational a spects of acquisitions, binding, cataloging, physical processing, and serials control, as well as creation and m aintenance of records fo r the lib ra ry’s o nline catalog, NAU-C AR L. R equired: m inim um o f five ye ars successful m anagem ent experience in an a cadem ic library technical services dep artm en t w ith expertise in a t least one area: C ataloging, Acquisitions, Serials C ontrol. Pre­ ferre d: experience with autom ated system s in support o f technical se rvices, O CLC in particular. S alary: $33,000. Acquisitions Librarian: supervises a unit o f 1 librarian and 6 FTE staff responsible fo r all aspe cts o f m onographic, serial, and nonbook acquisitions, including U S G PO dep osito ry processing. Participates in departm ental m an­ agem ent team and works closely with the Collection D evelopm ent O fficer and su bje ct specialist. Required: Minim um o f tw o years p rofessional e xperience in an a cad em ic library acquisitions d ep art­ m ent; cu rre nt w orking knowledge o f th e book tra de and serials acqu isitio n s issues and trends; and successful m anagem ent/super- viso ry e xperience. Preferred: experience with an autom ated acquisi­ tio ns system . Desired: m aster’s degree in a su bje ct specialty. Salary: $ 28,000. S pecial Formats Cataloging Librarian: perform s original ca ta lo ging with m ajor em p ha ses on m edia and m u sic m aterials. Supervises one cla ssified staff edit cataloger; p articipates in d epart­ m ental m anagem ent team ; and shares responsibility fo r the creation, m aintenance, and quality control o f the o nline catalog, NAU-C AR L. Required: m inim um tw o ye ars professional e xperience functioning in an o nline catalog e nvironm ent using standard o nline cataloging tools; w orking knowledge o f standards/protocols fo r O C L C o r oth e r a uto­ m ated cataloging u tility; fam ilia rity with M ARC form ats, e spe cia lly AV, sound recordings, scores, and co m p ute r file s. Preferred: m usic background, and su pervisory and academ ic library cataloging e xpe ­ rience. Salary: $ 25,000. Send a pplication letter, resum e, and names, addresses, phone num bers o f three references to: Jean D. Collins, University Librarian, Cline Library, P.O. Box 6022, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ 8 6 0 1 1. Northern Arizona University is an equal e m p loym en t o ppor­ tunity, affirm ative action em ployer. Minorities, w om en, handicapped, and veterans are e ncouraged to apply. BUS IN ES S REFERENCE L IB R A R IA N , P urdy/Krege Library. S erves as the liaison to the S chool o f B usine ss Adm inistratio n , Small Business Institute, and Bureau o f Business Research; coordinates and im plem ents collection d evelopm ent in th e areas o f Accounting, Finance and Business Econom ics, M anagem ent and Organization Science, and M arketing; and provides reference assistance. M aster's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Minim um of three years o f p rofessional b usin e ss re feren ce e xpe rie n ce in an a cad em ic/ research library. Experience in o nline database searching. MBA, MA o r Ph.D. in related subject field, and education background in busi­ ness o r e con om ics is preferred. Salary is based on e xperience and qualifications. Forward resum e including nam es and addresses of th re e re ferences to: Judith M arch-Adam s, D irector o f Personnel and Salary guide Listed below are the la test m inim um starting figures recom m ended by state library associations and the North Carolina State Library fo r Professional library posts in these states. These recom m endations are intended fo r g ove rn ­ mental a gencies tha t e m ploy librarians. Th e recom m enda­ tio n s are adviso ry only, and A LA has not adopted recom m en­ d ations fo r m inim um salaries. For inform ation on librarian salaries, jo b seekers and em ployers should co nsider these recom m ended m inim um s, as well as o th e r salary surveys (such as the survey in the O ctob er 1 5,1 98 9, issue of L ibrary Journal, the A LA S urvey o f Librarian Salaries, the annual A R L S alary Survey, o r the annual C U PA A dm inistrative Com pensation S urvey) when evaluating professional vacan­ cies. For m ore inform ation, co nta ct the A LA O ffice fo r Library Personnel Resources. Connecticut $28,900 Delaware $22,500+ Illinois $26,200# Indiana varies* Iowa $21,588 Kansas $17,500* Louisiana $22,000 Maine varies* Massachusetts $27,554* New Jersey $24,200 New York varies* North Carolina $22,491 Ohio $20,024 Pennsylvania $23,700* Rhode Island $26,500 South Carolina varies* South Dakota $20,000 Texas $25,000 Vermont $22,500 West Virginia $22,000 Wisconsin $25,830 * Rather than establish one state w id e salary m inim um , som e state associations have adopted a form u la based on such va ria bles as com p ara b le sa larie s fo r public school teachers in each com m unity o r the grade level o f a pro fe s­ sio nal librarian post. In these cases, you may w ish to contact the state association fo r m inim um sa lary information. +Salary m inim um s fo r public librarians only. #Option fo r local form ula Harvard University Harvard College Library Librarian of the Cabot Science Library/ FAS Science Library Coordinator Reporting to the Librarian o f Harvard College, the Librarian is responsible for the planning, developing, and adm inistering o f th e Godfrey Lowell C abot Science Library a nd for the c o o rd in a tio n o f the program s o f the science libraries o f the Faculty o f Arts a nd Sciences. T he Cabot Science Library, the general science library o f the FAS, is a unit of the Harvard College Library, w ith a staff o f 20 FTE, and a collection of 150,000 volumes. T he 10 FAS science libraries have com bined collections o f 1.2 million volumes, 88FTE and materials budgets totalling $ 1.6 million. T he Librarian o f the C abot Science Library/FAS Science Library C oordina­ to r provides leadership for the form ulation a nd im plem entation o f a strong evolving library program in the sciences. T he incum bent w ill lead the planning process for the conversion o f C abot Library to a “ gatew ay” library for th e sciences. This effort w ill focus o n the full integration of state o f the art technologies into library services fo r the sciences, in providing su p p o rt fo r in struction, database developm ent, a n d scholarly c om m unication in the sciences. The incum bent will chair the HCL/FAS Science Librarians Committee w hich will oversee the developm ent and coordination of collaborative library programs and services. We seek an individual o f energy, enthusiasm and vision to develop, shape, and lead library services in the sciences. Q ualifications: D octorate in the Sciences a nd professional degree in library science-preferred; substantial successful science library m anage­ m en t experience including strategic planning, fiscal m anagem ent, infor­ m ation technology, a nd personnel; d e m onstrated leadership and organizational abilities; evidence o f a strong com m itm ent to responsive library services a nd an understanding and a p p reciation o f the scientific research process in a university environm ent; a record o f achievem ent in the profession; the ability to m anage in a consultative yet decisive a dm in­ istrative style is essential. Anticipated hiring range: m id 5 0 ’s Available: Sum m er 1992 Major Benefits: O ne m o n th ’s vacation; generous holiday and sick leave; choice of health plans; dental insurance; life insurance; University-funded Retirement Incom e Plan; tax-deferred annuity options; tuition assistance. Interested candidates may send a letter o f interest, resume and the names o f three references to: Susan Lee, Associate Librarian o f Harvard College for Administrative Services, Harvard College Library, Widener 188, Cambridge, MA 02138. Harvard University upholds a commitment to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity. Developm ent, 134 Purdy Library, W a yn e S ta te U n iv e rs ity , Detroit, Ml 48202. Position w ill rem ain open until filled. W ayne State U niver­ sity is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. C A T A LO G E R , A ssistan t P rofessor (tenure-leading). C a taloging De­ partm ent, starting Ju ly 1. Be re sponsible fo r o riginal cataloging o f print and nonprint m on og ra ph ic m a terials in assigned su bje ct and lan­ guage a reas, w ith e m p ha sis in s cie nce m aterials. Editing n on-Library of C ongress co py from th e O C L C database, including p rocedures fo r OCLC Enhance, Upgrade, and D atabase Enrichm en t functions. Making series and nam e a uth ority decision s fo r a ssigned su bje ct and language areas. Acting as a resource person fo r cataloging a ssistants in assigned su bje cts a re as and foreign languages. C om pleting spe­ cial assign m e n ts a s necessary. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited library sch oo l; good w orking kn ow ledge of a foreign la nguages (Slavic preferred); tw o o r m ore ye ars o f p rofessional ca ta lo ging experience; fam iliarity w ith O C LC or sim ila r cataloging utility; kn ow ledge o f LC Classification, LC su bje ct headings, and AAC R 2. Preferred: e xpe ri­ ence w ith an o nline ca ta lo g; u ndergraduate o r gra du ate deg re e in pure o r a pplied sciences. Desired: G ood w o rkin g know ledge o f a second foreign language. $26,000 m inim um fo r a tw e lve-m o nth contract. Salary m ay be high e r d epending upon the q u a lifica tio ns o f the successful applicant. A pply with full resum e plus nam es and current addresses/te lep h on e n um bers o f three re ferences by M ay 15 to: Kent Hendrickson, 106 L ove Library, University o f N e braska-Lincoln, Lincoln, N ebraska 6 8588-0410. A ffirm ative action, equal opportunity em ployer. C A T A L O G IN G A N D A U T H O R IT IE S L IB R A R IA N . W e st Virg in ia Uni­ ve rsity L ibraries se ek a librarian to do original cataloging and to assum e re sponsibility fo r auth ority contro l with the NO TIS system . Q ualifications: MLS deg re e from an A LA -accredited program ; 3 o r m ore ye ars e xperience in o riginal cataloging and authority control, p referably in an auto m a te d library system ; know ledge o f A AC R 2R , LC and D ew ey cla ssifica tion system , and LSC H; know ledge o f M ARC form a t and auth ority records; expe rie n ce using O C LC ; reading kn ow l­ edge o f one o r m ore foreign languages. Salary and Rank: $23,000- 25,000. Salary and rank co m m e nsu ra te with qualification. N ontenure- April 1 9 9 2 /2 8 7 2 8 8 /C&RL News tra ck faculty, tw elve-m onth appointm ent. Benefits: TIA A/C R E F, state health in surance system , m a jo r m edical, 2 4 days annual leave. App lica tio n D eadline: Screening o f applications w ill begin April 1, 1992, and w ill co ntin ue until position is filled. S end letter o f a pp lica tio n 2 copies o f resum e; and nam es, addresses, and telep ho n e num bers o f 3 re ferences to: Evelyn Kocher, Chair, C ataloger S earch C om m it­ tee , W ise Library, P.O. B ox 6 069, W e s t V ir g in ia U n iv e rs ity , M organtow n, W V 26505-6069. W e st Virginia University is an equal opportunity, a ffirm ative action em ployer. C H E M IS T R Y R E F E R E N C E /C O L L E C T IO N D E V E L O P M E N T L I­ B R A R IA N . A rgonne N ational Laboratory is seeking a dynam ic, self­ starte r to oversee the operation o f the C hem istry Library, o ne o f ten lib ra rie s located on the cam pus. Th e C hem istry library includes 30,000 volum es, o ver 250 active serial title s and has .5 FTE support staff. Responsibilities include: co llection developm ent, in-depth ch em ­ is try reference and d atabase searching, circulation, and liaison with research staff. R equired q ualifications include: A LA-a ccre dite d MLS; m inim um of 3 ye ars e xperience w o rkin g in a research library w ith an em phasis on co llection deve lo pm en t and o nline searching; knowl­ edg e o f and a bility to use personal com puters; ability to w o rk with and p rovide service to a diverse user population; and good w ritte n and oral com m unication and interpersonal skills. B ach e lor’s degree in C h em is try o r a related field and previous e xperience w orking w ith an integrated o nline library system preferred. A t Argonne, you’ll find an e nvironm ent th a t e ncourages both personal and professional caree growth a s well as e xcellent co m pensation and benefits. W e w elcom e applica tio ns from ca nd id ate s w h o can contribu te to o u r E EO/Affirm a- tive A ction goals. For consideration, please send a resum e and salary history to : S he ila R. Heath, Box TIS-91555-6C , Em ploym ent and P lacem ent, A rg o n n e N a tio n a l L a b o r a to ry , 9700 S. Cass Avenue, Argonne, IL 60439. A rgonne is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. C O O R D IN A TO R , B IB L IO G R A P H IC IN STR U C TIO N . The W e st V ir g in ia University L ibraries announce a n ew reference position. U nde the direction o f the Head o f Reference, assum es p rim ary responsibil ity fo r m a n ag em en t o f the University Libraries’ Bibliographic Instruc ; ­ r ­ r ­ ­ tion Program . Prom otes and provides instruction in library use and bibliography, including a form a l one -h ou r course; d evelops instruc­ tional m aterials; plans, im plem ents, develops, and e valuates p ro ­ gra m s and services; oversea s scheduling o f instruction and orienta­ tion sessions. Participates in full range o f R eference Department a ctivities including reference service, o nline data ba se searching, and co lle ction deve lo pm en t fo r one o r m ore a cadem ic program s. W orks som e regularly scheduled evenings and w eekend hours, rotating with oth e r staff. M inim um Q ualifications: A LA -accredited M LS; a t least one ye a r o f teaching expe rie n ce in a bib liog ra p hic instruction program preferred b ut not required; strong se rvice orientation; expe rie n ce with m icroco m p u te rs a nd fam ilia rity with c o m p ute r applica tio ns to biblio­ g ra ph ic in struction; e xcellent organization, planning, in terpersonal, and oral and w ritte n com m unication skills. S alary a nd Rank: $21,500- 22,000. Entry-level position a t rank o f S taff Librarian and Adjunct Instructor. Tw elve-m onth, nonten ure-track faculty a ppointm ent. B en ­ efits: TIA A/C R E F; m edical plan; 24 days annual leave; 18 days sick leave. Application deadline: R eview o f applica tio ns will begin March 27, 1992, and co ntin ue until position is filled. Position a vailable July 1, 1992, pending availability of funds. S end le tte r o f application; 2 co pie s of resum e; and nam es, addresses, and telep ho n e n um bers of 3 referen ces to : M yra N. Lowe, Chair, Search C om m ittee fo r C oordi­ nator, B ibliographic Instruction, W ise Library, W e s t V irg in ia U n iv e r­ s ity , P.O. Box 6069, M organtow n, W V 26506-6069. W e st Virginia U niversity is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. C O O R D IN A T O R FO R L IB R A R Y IN STR U C T IO N A N D REFERENCE L IB R A R IA N , Assistan t Professor (tenure-leading). C entral R efer­ e nce Services, starting Ju ly 1. C oordinate and p articipate in the undergraduate library instruction program fo r th e C entral Reference S ervices Departm ent. Participate in libraryw ide stra te g ic p lanning fo r library instruction, staff developm ent, in tegration o f e ducational te ch ­ nology into library in struction, and g ra nt deve lo pm en t fo r instructional initiatives. Serve on th e R e ference/lnform ation Desk, including nights and w eekends. M ay have liaison, reference, and co lle ction deve lo p ­ m ent resp on sib ilitie s w ith an a cad em ic d ep artm en t in the hum anities, social sciences, o r business. M ay h ave liaison responsibilities with the U niversity’s O ffice o f M ulticultural Affairs. P articipate in online se arching in the hum anities and social sciences, d epending upon a p p lica n t’s background and departm ental needs. P articipate in library co m m itte es and ta s k fo rc e s . Required: M LS from an ALA-accredited library school and a m inim um o f one y e a r p rofessional academ ic library experience. Excellent co m m unication skills (oral and written) essential. Preferred: p lanning skills, expe rie n ce in library instruction, collection d evelopm ent, o nline searching, reference in the hum ani- ties/social sciences. Desired: expe rie n ce in business reference and collection developm ent. $24,500 m inim um fo r a tw elve-m onth con­ tract. Salary m ay be high e r d epending upon the qualifica tio ns o f the successful applicant. A pply w ith full resum e plus nam es and current a ddresses/telephone n um bers o f three references by M ay 1 5 ,1 9 9 2 , to : Kent H endrickson, 106 Love Library, U n iv e rs ity o f N e b ra ska - L in c o ln , Lincoln, N ebraska 68588-0410. Affirm a tive action, equal o pportunity em ployer. C O O R D IN ATO R O F ELECTR ON IC REFERENCE SER VICES. James M adison U nive rsity’s C a rrier L ibrary is seeking a C o ordinator of E lectronic R eference S ervices. T he U niversity is a pub licly supported institution offering p rim a rily und ergrad u ate pro gra m s (enrollm ent a pproxim ately 11,500 FTE). Located in V irg in ia ’s Shenandoah V a l­ ley, JM U is considered one o f the o utstanding schools in the region and aspires to be one o f the b est public undergraduate institutions in the nation. Responsibilities: m anage e lectron ic reference services including online, C D-RO M , and netw ork resources; reference, in clud­ ing even in gs and w e eke n ds; co llection developm ent, o nline search­ ing, and library instruction fo r selected liaison dep artm en ts in the social sciences a nd /or health sciences. Q ualifications: A LA -accred­ ited M LS; ability to w o rk cooperatively w ith facu lty, students, and colleagues; ability to co m m u nicate effectively both o ra lly and in w riting; strong co m m itm en t to public service; reference experience, preferably in an a cad em ic library; sig nifican t e xperience with and enthusiasm fo r the deve lo pm en t o f co m p ute r-b ase d reference ser­ vices; e vidence o f ability to provide effective co urse-related library instruction; potential to m eet th e requirem ents o f a ten u re -tra ck faculty position. U n dergraduate o r graduate d eg re e in the social sciences o r health sciences preferred. Benefits and S alary: tw elve-m onth, tenure- tra ck a ppointm ent w ith fa cu lty rank; 20 days paid va catio n plus University holidays and paid BC/BS health insurance; several retire­ m ent o ptions including T IA A/C R E F and th e V irg in ia R etirem ent System , w ith th e U niversity m aking the full co ntribu tion ; salary is $28,000 o r higher depending on qualifications. Th e position w ill be a vailable Ju ly 1 ,1 9 9 2 , and will rem ain open until filled. Applications w ill be reviewed April 20, 1992. S end a pplication le tte r and resum e Head of Reference O'Neill Library T h e O 'N e ill L ib r a r y s e e k s a c r e a tiv e le a d e r in re fe re n c e a n d in f o r m a t io n s e r ­ v ic e s t o m a n a g e a d e p a r t m e n t o f t e n lib r a r ia n s , f iv e p a r a p r o fe s s io n a ls , a s e c ­ r e ta r y a n d s t u d e n t a s s is ta n ts . P r im a r y r e s p o n s ib ilit ie s in c lu d e p la n n in g a n d d e v e lo p in g e ff e c tiv e m e th o d s o f e d u c a tin g a n d s e r v in g u s e rs , m a n a g e m e n t o f re fe re n c e , a u t o m a t e d re s e a rc h , a n d d e v e lo p m e n t o f t h e re fe re n c e c o lle c ­ t io n in a h e a v ily u s e d , h ig h ly a u to m a te d e n v ir o n m e n t . W ill s e r v e a s b ib lio g r a ­ p h e r in a d e s ig n a te d s u b je c t a re a , m e m b e r o f t h e L ib r a r y D e p a r tm e n t H e a d s C o m m itte e , L ib r a r y A d m in is t r a t iv e G r o u p , a n d p a r t ic ip a t e in d e c is io n - m a k in g a b o u t p u b lic s e r v ic e s t h r o u g h o u t t h e U n iv e r s it y L ib r a rie s . R e q u ire s A L A -a c c r e d ite d M L S , a t le a s t f iv e y e a r s ' e x p e rie n c e , in c lu d in g s u p e r ­ v is o r y e x p e rie n c e , in a c a d e m ic o r re s e a rc h lib r a r ie s , a n d d e m o n s t r a t e d s k ill in p r o v id in g a f u ll ra n g e o f re fe re n c e s e r v ic e s , in c lu d in g f a m i li a r i t y w i t h a u t o ­ m a te d re s e a rc h s u p p o r t . E x p e r ie n c e in c o lle c t io n d e v e lo p m e n t w i t h a s u b je c t d e g re e o r r e c o rd o f b ib lio g r a p h ic a c c o m p lis h m e n t is a ls o re q u ir e d . E v id e n c e o f a c tiv e c o n t r ib u t io n t o t h e lib r a r y p r o f e s s io n is h ig h ly d e s ir a b le . A ls o r e q u ire s e x c e lle n t c o m m u n ic a t io n s k ills , o p e n n e s s t o t h e c h a lle n g e s fa c in g re fe re n c e s e r v ic e s to d a y , c o m m it m e n t t o t h e s e r v ic e m is s io n o f t h e a c a d e m ic lib r a r y , a c o lle g ia l m a n a g e m e n t s ty le , a n a b ilit y t o d e le g a te r e s p o n s ib ilit y a n d s u p p o r t o f s t a f f d e v e lo p m e n t . S a la ry : $ 4 0 ,0 0 0 + , d e p e n d in g o n q u a lif ic a t io n s . B o s to n C o lle g e , a c o - e d u c a tio n a l J e s u it U n iv e r s it y o f 9 0 0 0 u n d e r g r a d u a te s a n d 5 ,0 0 0 g r a d u a te a n d p r o f e s s io n a l s tu d e n ts , is c o m m it t e d t o t h e id e a l o f e x c e lle n c e a n d s e r v ic e t o o th e r s . T h e O 'N e ill L ib r a r y p r o v id e s a n a tt r a c tiv e a n d in te n s e ly u s e d e n v ir o n m e n t f o r s t u d y a n d t e a c h in g . T h e U n iv e r s it y L ib r a rie s , w i t h a s t a f f o f 50 p r o f e s s io n a l a n d 9 0 s u p p o r t p o s it io n s a n d o v e r 3 0 0 s t u d e n t a s s is ta n ts , a re r e c o g n iz e d as t h e fo c a l p o in t f o r re s e a rc h a n d in f o r m a t io n s e r v ic e s a t t h e U n iv e r s it y . T h e L ib r a r y a d m in is t r a ­ t io n e n c o u ra g e s p a r t ic ip a t iv e m a n a g e m e n t, o p e n c o m m u n ic a t io n a n d s t a f f d e v e lo p m e n t a t a ll le v e ls o f t h e o r g a n iz a tio n . B e n e fits in c lu d e t w e n t y - t w o d a y s ' v a c a tio n , t u i t i o n r e m is s io n , a n d a w id e ra n g e o f in s u r a n c e p r o g r a m s . A p p lic a t io n s r e c e iv e d b e fo r e M a y 1 8 th , 19 92, w i l l re c e iv e f ir s t c o n ­ s id e r a tio n . T o a p p ly , s e n d re s u m e a n d c o v e r le t t e r a lo n g w it h n a m e s a n d t e le p h o n e n u m b e r s o f t h r e e re fe re n c e s to : Richard J e ffe rs o n , D ire c to r o f E m p loy ee R elations, D e p a rtm e n t o f H um an Resources, Boston C o lle ge , M o re Hall 3 1 5 , C h e s tn u t H ill, M A 0 2 1 6 7 . A n E q u a l O p p o r t u n it y / A f f ir m a t iv e A c t io n E m p lo y e r. B O ST O N COLLEGE 2 9 0 /C&RL News plus the nam es and phone num bers o f three references to: Sandy Maxfield, Reference Librarian Search Committee, Carrier Library, Ja m e s M adison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. Jam es Madi­ son U niversity is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. COORDINATOR, REFERENCE/IN FORMATIO N DESK, ASSISTAN T PROFESSOR (tenure-leading). Central Reference S ervices, starting Ju ly 1. Daily supervision of the Reference/lnform ation Desk, which includes the follow ing: Reference/lnform ation Desk duty (including nights and weekends), desk scheduling, supervision o f paraprofes­ sionals and student assistants, and handling o f reference correspon­ dence. Training o f personnel assigned to desk duty. Encourage the use o f electronic reference services. Reference collection develop­ m ent and m aintenance. May include liaison with academ ic depart­ ments, depending upon education and/or experience and needs of the departm ent. Participate in library com m ittees and task forces. Re­ quired: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school and a m inim um of two years professional academ ic library experience. Excellent co m ­ munication skills (oral and written) essential. Preferred: experience in supervision, collection developm ent, online searching, reference in the h um anities/social sciences. $26,000 minim um fo r a twelve-m onth contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Apply with full resume plus nam es and current addresses/telephone num bers o f three references by M ay 15 to: Kent Hendrickson, 106 Love Library, University o f Nebraska- Lincoln, NE 68588-0410. Affirm ative action, equal opportunity e m ­ ployer. C UR ATO R, Jam es Ford Bell Library, U niversity o f Minnesota Librar­ ies. The James Ford Bell Library is a unique collection of rare books, maps, and manuscripts dealing with the European Expansion from 1400 to 1800. The Library was established in 1953 with the donation o f 600 books from the private library of James Ford Bell, founder of the General Mills Company in Minneapolis. Currently, this collection of original material comprises 15,000 rare books, 4,000 manuscripts, and 2,500 maps. The Curator is responsible for the collections, services, and programs of the Library. The responsibilities include: selecting new acquisitions from catalogs, antiquarian dealers, and booksellers; provi­ sion of reference service to scholars at the University and worldwide; interpretation o f collections to faculty and students; teaching; preserva­ tion and restoration o f collections. The Curator also services a leader­ ship role in the activities o f the Associates of the James Ford Bell Library in developing public relations programs and fund-raising activities. Requirements: Essential: Applicants must have an ALA-accredited MLS, o r its foreign equivalent; knowledge of rare book librarianship; minimum of five years professional experience in a rare book library. Desirable: an advanced degree in history or a related subject; strong record of publication and teaching; knowledge of European languages; participation in professional associations. This is a twelve-month aca­ demic position with probationary appointment at the Associate Librarian rank or continuous appointment at the Librarian rank, and a minimum salary of $45,000. Applicants should send a letter of application discuss­ ing background and experience relating to the position and its require­ ments; a current resume; and names and addresses of at least three references to: Barbara Doyle, Libraries Personnel Officer, U n ive rsity o f M inn eso ta L ib ra rie s, 453 Wilson Library, 309 Nineteenth Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55455. Applications should be postmarked by May 1 5,1 99 2, to be given consideration. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veterans status, o r sexual orientation. DIRECTOR O F L IBR AR IES, University o f Massachusetts a t Boston. The University in vites applications and nom inations fo r the position of Director o f Libraries. Located on Boston Harbor with panoram ic views o f the city and the harbor islands, the U niversity of Massachusetts Boston is the urban com m uter cam pus o f the C om m onwealth’s five cam pus land-grant university. It serves a diverse student body engaged in a full range o f undergraduate and graduate programs including doctoral programs. The Joseph P. Healey Library comprises a collection o f 5 18,905 volum es and 3,373 periodical subscriptions. Twenty professional and 20 support staff manage the collection and serve a faculty and student population of nearly 12,500. The library participates in the G reater Boston Library Consortium which gives the cam pus access to outstanding resources in every scholarly disci­ pline. The library is fully automated, using University Library S ystems software and various Local Area Network configurations. The Director reports to the Provost and is responsible fo r the overall managem ent o f library planning, budget, collections, services, and staff. Candi­ dates m ust possess an MLS from an ALA-accredited school or its equivalent. Evidence of substantial adm inistrative experience in an academ ic/research library and experience in managing the integra­ tion of developing information retrieval technologies into an a uto­ mated environm ent is required. The candidate m ust dem onstrate the ability to w o rk collegially and to com m unicate effectively with mem ­ bers of a diverse urban com m unity. Salary is com petitive and co m ­ m ensurate with experience. The University is com m itted to the principles and goals o f Affirm ative Action, and we encourage the applications o f women and minorities. A pplications should include a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone num bers o f a t least three references. Send applications o r letters of nom ination to : Chair, Search Committee fo r Director o f Libraries, Office of the Provost, U n iv e rs ity o f M a s s a c h u s e tts B o s to n , 100 M orrissey Blvd., Boston, M A 02125-3393. A pplications received by April 15, 1992, will be given full consideration; applications received after that d ate will be considered only if the applicant pool is not sufficient. An a ffirm ative action, equal opportunity, Title IX employer. H EAD OF C A TA LO G IN G . P rovides leadership, managem ent, super­ vision, and staff developm ent fo r a departm ent with fou r paraprofes­ sionals. Does original cataloging when necessary. Recom mends new cataloging policies and procedures. W orks w ith the System s Librar­ ian, the Head o f Technical Services a t the Legal Research Center, and the Media Center to ensure quality control of the shared integrated online catalog, w hich is an Innovative Interfaces system. Responsible fo r C oplay Library’s name and subject authority work. Fulfills univer­ sity faculty responsibilities, including collection developm ent. Reports to the Associate U niversity Librarian and participates in librarywide April 1 9 9 2 /2 9 1 D irecto r o f Library Services La Salle University invites applications for the position o f Director o f Library Services. Located in the northwest section o f Philadelphia, L a Salle is a Roman Catholic affiliated Univer­ sity offering baccalaureate degrees in A rts, Sciences, Business and pre-professional programs to 3,200 students in the Schools o f Arts and Sciences and Business Administration and to 1,600 primarily part-time students in the School o f Continuing Studies. An additional 1,200 students (primarily part-time) are enrolled in professionally-oriented M aster’s degree programs. The Connelly Library opened in 1988 and is a fully-automated facility offering the University com­ munity a combination o f traditional library services and the latest in information technology. The Library presently has more than 345,000 volumes, over 1,650 serial subscriptions, 40,000 units o f microforms, and a continually expanding collection o f media in electronic formats and elec­ tronic databases. Applicants must possess a M aster’s degree from an ALA-accredited program. An additional graduate degree is preferred. Applicants should have a record o f five years o f progressively re­ sponsible staff and administrative experience in academic libraries. Selection will also be based on evidence o f excellent communication skills; a strong service orientation; ability to w ork effec­ tively with staff, faculty, students, administration, alumni, and other relevant constituencies; knowledge o f library technology, including familiarity with developments and trends as well as practical experience with library automation; and active contributions to the profession through publications o r leadership in professional organizations. The Director o f Library Services is responsible for the development, organization, and opera­ tion o f Library Services; development o f budgets, policies, priorities, and long-range planning o f Library resources, services, facilities, and staff; integration o f Library resources and services with the University’s mission and educational programs; and representation o f the Library in the campus community, in the profession, and to the public. The Director has faculty status and is a member o f the University’s Curriculum Committee. Salary is competitive commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review o f applications will begin May 1, 1992. The position is available immediately upon selection. Applicants should submit a letter o f application, full résumé, undergraduate and graduate transcripts, and three current letters o f employment reference to: Library Search Committee c/o Office o f the Provost CM 803 La Salle University Philadelphia, PA 19141-1199 La Salle University La Salle University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. 2 9 2 /C&RL News planning. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited school or foreign equiva­ lent, and at least three years cataloging experience; extensive knowl­ edge of AACR2, OCLC, MARC formats, Dewey classification, LCSH; strong interpersonal and communication skills; some supervisory experience; initiative; flexibility; ability to work in a collegial academic environment. The position is tenure-track with faculty rank. Successful applicant must have o r complete a second Master’s degree for tenure and show potential to gain promotion through faculty ranks. Salary from $37,000. Excellent benefits including TIAA-CREF, a variety of medical and dental plans, USD tuition remission. Applications must be postmarked by May 1, 1992, to be considered. Submit letter of application and resume, with names, addresses, and telephone num­ bers of three professional references to: Marjo Gray, Associate Univer­ sity Librarian, Copley Library, U n iv e rs ity o f San D iego, Alcala Park, San Diego, CA 92110. The University o f San Diego is an independent Catholic institution located on a beautiful 180-acre mesa overlooking the Pacific Ocean. Chartered in 1949, the University enrolls 6,000 students in the College of Arts and Sciences and the Schools of Business Administration, Education, Law, and Nursing. USD is an A A/ EO employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply. HEAD, DOCUM EN T DELIVERY UNIT, System s and Access Ser­ vices Division, (Librarian II o r III). Adm inisters the unit that provides interlibrary lending and borrowing and faculty photoduplication ser­ vices fo r all disciplines. Supervises 6.5 FTE clerical staff members. Responsible fo r student budget of over $60,000 and unit accounts with an annual incom e o f over $75,000. Required: ALA-accredited MLS, 3 years experience as a librarian, experience with online system s including OCLC. Preferred: progressive supervisory experience and experience with interlibrary loan and microcomputers (particularly spreadsheets and statistical packages). Minim um salary: $28,000. Send resume and names of three references by April 2 0,1992, to: Carl R. Lee, Associate Director fo r Systems and Access Services, M ic h i­ g an S tate U n iv e rs ity Libraries, East Lansing, Ml 48824-1048. HEAD OF S ER IALS/AQ UISITIO NS, Saint Louis University, Pius XII Memorial Library. Assistant o r Associate Professor, nontenure, twelve- month position. Report to University Librarian. Duties: responsible for planning, directing, and evaluating serial and monograph acquisi­ tions; serials control and check-in system and procedures (both m anual and automated); bibliographic search and verification in OCLC, MATSS, and in manual sources; vendor selection and evalu­ ation; expenditure projection, monitoring, and analysis; order, claim, and receipt of firm orders, approvals, m onographic and serial standing orders; gifts; bindery; m ail services. Supervise two librarians, nine staff plus student assistants. W ork closely with C oordinator of Collec­ tion Development and serve on director's managem ent team; m ain­ tain current awareness of publishing and pricing trends; com m unicate effectively with publishers and vendors; participate in planning for integrated library system including automation o f serials and a cquisi­ tions functions. Requirements: ALA/MLS, fou r years technical ser­ vices experience in academ ic library o r equivalent related experience (book industry, special library); two years acquisitions experience; two years serials experience including serials control; two years supervisory experience; fam iliarity with dom estic and foreign book trade and serial vendors; dem onstrated leadership ability including success a s managem ent team member; evidence of positive strong interpersonal and communication skills; evidence o f problem-solving and analytical skills; fam iliarity with automated serials and acquisi­ tio ns system s. Preferences: automated serials and acquisitions experience; fam iliarity with bibliographic utilities; evidence o f profes­ sional involvement; reading knowledge of one o r more foreign lan­ guages; second master’s degree. Available July 1 ,1 9 9 2 , o r as soon thereafter as possible. Salary $32,000 to $36,000 based on qualifica­ tions and experience. Benefits include retirement, health and life insurance programs, tuition remission, and vacation. Send resume, including names, addresses, and telephone num bers o f three profes­ sional references by May 8, 1992, to: Serials/Acquisitions Librarian Search, Library Adm inistrative Offices, Pius XII M emorial Library, S a in t L o u is U n iv e rs ity , 3650 Lindell Blvd., St. Louis, M O 63108- 3302. Saint Louis University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, the handicapped, and Vietnam-era veterans are encouraged to apply. HUM AN ITIES P RINCIPAL BIBLIOG R APH ER . The Iowa State Uni­ versity Library seeks an experienced bibliographer, a t the rank of Assistant Professor o r higher, depending on qualifications, to lead its collection developm ent program in the humanities. Reports to the Head o f the Collectipn Development Department. Develops and manages collections in American and English languages and litera­ tures, foreign languages, journalism , perform ing arts, speech, music, philosophy, history o f art, fine and applied art, architecture, landscape architecture, and community planning. Allocates subject-specificfunds, acts as liaison with faculty, students, and staff; conducts serials reviews and collection evaluations; monitors approval plans. As one of three principal bibliographers, participates in formulating collection policies and procedures, defining long-range plans, and supervising and coordinating the work of selectors. In addition to responsibilities related to the main library collection, develops and manages the collection in the College o f Design Reading Room. Som e participating in reference service programs is possible depending on the candidate’s interest, subject background, and Library priorities. Qualifications: Required: graduate degree from an ALA-accredited program; ad­ vanced degree o r its equivalent in a relevant discipline; understanding o f research needs and the organization o f scholarly literature in the humanities; working knowledge o f one or more W estern European languages in addition to English; ability to com m unicate effectively. Faculty at Iowa State are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirem ents. Preferred: three to five years o f experience in collection developm ent in a m ajor academ ic library. Benefits: competitive; TIAA/ CREF. Salary: low $30,000s minim um. Serving over 25,000 students, the library provides electronic resources and access tools which com plem ent nationally recognized print collection. Am es supports quality schools and outstanding cultural attractions and w as recently recognized as one o f the top ten areas o f its size in the country. Application: Review o f applications w ill begin May 1, 1992, and continue until the position is filled. S ubm it letter o f application, resume, and names, addresses and telephone num bers of three references to: Search Committee, Principal Bibliographer: Humani­ ties, 302 Parks Library, Iow a S ta te U n iv e rs ity , Ames, IA 50011 -2140. Iowa State has a strong com m itm ent to equal opportunity and affirm ative action. Mem bers of protected classes are especially encouraged to apply. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. IN TER LIBR AR Y LOAN /R EFER EN C E L IB R A R IA N . Tenure-track faculty position (Instructor/Assistant Professor), reporting to the Head of Public Services. Responsible fo r overall managem ent and opera­ tion o f the library’s interlibrary and docum ent-delivery services; 1 FTE and student assistants; coordination of the library's bibliographic instruction program; w orks assigned hours a t the reference desk. Minim um Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS, experience with OCLC/ ILL subsystem; fam iliarity with ILL procedures and other document- delivery system s; knowledge of trade and national bibliographic sources and networks; knowledge and interest in educating library users; ability to work effectively with colleagues and diverse clientele; effective written and oral skills. Additional desirable qualifications: 1) second master’s degree in a subject field (will be required fo r tenure and promotion); 2) supervisory experience; 3) reference experience. Minim um salary: $22,000, twelve-m onth appointment. Send letter of application, resume, and the nam es, addresses, and telephone num bers of three references to: John Van Baien, Chair, Search Committee, I.D. W eeks Library, U n iv e rs ity o f S o u th D akota, 414 East Clark Street, Vermillion, SD 57069-2390. Review of applications will begin May 15, 1992, and w ill continue until a suitable candidate is hired. Projected date o f em ploym ent July 1, 1992. AA/EOE. LIB R A R IA N . Acquisitions, responsible fo r materials ordering and processing; selection of jobbers; maintaining fiscal records of both state and foundation acquisition funds; supervision of 1 clerical and 2-3 student assistants. ALA-accredited MLS required; prefer two years experience; work experience with NOTIS desirable. Salary range $24,000-$28,000. Appointm ent date May 18, 1992 (nego­ tiable). Screening w ill begin April 10 and continue until position is filled. Send letter o f application, resume, transcripts, and three references, and/or addresses, and telephone numbers to: Henry R. Stewart, U niversity Librarian, E m p o ria S ta te U n iv e rs ity , William Allen W hite Library, C am pus Box 51, Emporia, KS 66801 -5087. ESU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from mem bers of protected classes. LIB R A R IA N I, HEAD, ARCHITECTUR E LIB R A R Y . The University of Maryland College Park Libraries invites applications fo r the position: Librarian I, Head, Architecture Library. Responsibilities: responsible fo r the managem ent of the Architecture Library, w hose collections support research and instruction in the areas o f architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, urban design, and city planning. Has responsibility fo r im plementing policies and establishing procedures in collection m anagem ent, reference services, circulation o f materi­ als, technical processing, personnel, and fiscal managem ent fo r the Architecture Library. C ollection is approxim ately 31,000 volum es and 150 periodical subscriptions. In addition to the Head, staff consists of 1.5 FTE clerical and student assistant em ployees. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited Master’s degree in Library Science. Mini- April 1 9 9 2 /2 9 3 BOSTON LIBRARY CONSORTIUM Executive Director The Boston Library Consortium, composed of eleven m ajor academ ic and research institutions in Massachusetts (Boston College, Boston Public Library, Boston U, Brandeis U, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern U, State Library of Massachusetts, Tufts U, U of Massachusetts/Am herst, U of Massachusetts/Boston, and W ellesley College), seeks an Executive Director to manage its programs and activities. Linder the direction of the Board of Directors, the Executive Director provides vision and leadership for the Consortium, serves as Clerk of the Corporation, m anages the Consortium Office and a staff of two, coordinates the activities of the Consortium ’s committees, initiates and develops proposals, and advises the Board on external grant opportunities. Collective resources of the Boston Library Consortium m embers am ount to nearly 18 million volumes and 125,000 current serials subscriptions. The BLC offers a reciprocal borrowing program, is active in cooperative staff development, and takes a leadership role in adopting new and innovative technologies to cooperatively improve library services, resource sharing, access and document delivery. All consortium members participate in NEARNet. Recent technological developm ent include a Consortium gatew ay and an online Union List of Serials that is linked to the UnCover service. Plans are underway to establish an electronic document-delivery system. Qualified candidates should possess an ALA-accredited MLSdegree; 5 years progressively responsible experience in a research library or library network environment; experience in library systems, fiscal management, proposal writing, project m anagement; understanding of research library services and issues; strong leadership, com m unication and interpersonal skills; and ability in working with a large number of people and multiple organizations. Experience with designing and delivering services through telecommunication networks preferred. Salary: from $40,000, comm ensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. Interested individuals should send a letter of application and resume with the names and addresses of three references to: Bessie K. Hahn Chair, Search Committee Boston Library Consortium Boston Public Library Boston, MA 02117 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Review of application will begin May 1,1992. BLC is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. mum o f th re e ye a rs a p p ro p ria te p ro fe ssio n a l lib ra ry e xpe rie n ce. D em o nstra ted s u b je ct e xp e rtise in a rch ite ctu re o r a rch ite ctu ra l h is­ tory. D e m o nstra ted p u b lic s e rvice a ttitu d e a nd d e m o n stra te d e ffe c ­ tive ne ss to p erfo rm re feren ce and c o lle ction m a n a g e m e n t w ork. Effective o ra l and w ritte n co m m u nicatio n skills. S u p e rviso ry e x p e ri­ ence. F a m iliarity w ith F rench, G erm a n, o r Italian. P re fe rred : fa m ilia rity w ith circu la tio n a nd a u to m a te d in form atio n re trie va l system s. S alary: $ 29 ,70 2, m inim um . S a la ry c o m m e n su ra te w ith e x pe rie n ce. E xcellen t b en efits. F o r fu ll co n sid e ra tio n , s u b m it re su m e a nd nam esZaddresses o f th re e re fe re n ce s by A p ril 24, 1992. A p p lica tio n s w ill b e a ccep ted until p o sitio n is fille d . S en d re su m e to : R a y F o ste r, P erson ne l L ib ra r­ ian, L ibrary Person ne l S ervices, M cK e ld in Library, U n iv ers ity o f M aryla n d , C o lle g e Park, M D 2 07 42 -7 0 11 . L IB R A R IA N , R E F E R E N C E /C O L L E C T IO N D E V E L O P M E N T , C a stleto n S ta te C o lle ge . T w e lve -m o n th /fu ll-tim e , facu lty -ra n k p o s i­ tio n, e ffe c tiv e s ta rt o f 1 99 2-1993 a ca d e m ic ye ar. R a nk a nd S alary: $ 2 2 ,0 0 0 a p p ro xim a te ly, m inim um a t 1 9 9 1 -1 9 9 2 rates, a ttra ctive b en efits p a cka ge . 6 w e eks va catio n. R e sp o n sib ilitie s: co o rdin a te co lle ction d e ve lo p m e n t a ctivitie s, so m e re fe re n ce and b ib lio g ra p h ic in stru ction d u tie s (m ay in clu de e ve n in g a nd w e eke n d h ours). Q u a li­ fica tion s: M L S fro m and A L A -a ccre d ite d p ro gra m . S eco n d m a ste r's deg re e a nd e x p e rie n ce in a ca d e m ic lib ra ry re fe re n ce a nd c o lle ction d e ve lo p m e n t prefe rred . F a m ilia rity w ith a u to m a te d lib ra ry system s, g oo d co m m u n ica tio n skills, stro n g se rvice co m m itm e n t, a b ility to w o rk w ith p eo ple in co o p e ra tive e n te rp rise s. R e vie w o f a p p lica tio n s w ill b e g in o n M a y 1 ,1 9 9 2 , a nd w ill c o n tin u e until p ositio n is fille d . S end le tte r o f a p p lica tio n, co p y o f tra nscripts, re su m e, a nd nam es, a d ­ d re sse s, and te le p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th re e re fe re n ce s to : Jo sep h T. M ark, A c a d e m ic D ean, C a s tle to n S ta te C o lle g e , C a stleto n, V T 0 57 35 . C a stleto n S ta te C o lle g e is an equ al o p p ortun ity, a ffirm a tive a ction em p loye r. P R E S E R V A T IO N O F F IC E R . T h e U n ive rsity o f M a ryla n d C o lle ge P ark L ib ra rie s in vite s a pp lic a tio n s fo r th e p ositio n : P re servatio n O ffic e r (L ib ra ria n II o r e q u iva le n t). R e sp o n sib ilitie s: re sp on sib le fo r the p la n n in g , im p le m e n ta tio n , a nd a d m in istra tio n o f a co m p re h e n sive c o n se rva tio n /p re se rva tio n p ro gra m fo r th e U M C P Libraries, e n co m ­ p a ssin g a ll a s p e cts o f m a te ria ls tre a tm e n t. Q ua lifica tio n s: R equired: A LA -a ccre d ite d m a ste r’s d eg re e in lib ra ry scie n ce a nd adva nce d tra in in g in b o o k co n se rva tio n / p re se rva tio n ; o r p ro fe ssio na l d eg re e a nd e x p e rie n ce in c o n se rva tio n /p re se rva tio n . E xp e rie n ce : a t le ast fiv e ye a rs o f p ro g re ssive ly re sp on sib le e xp e rie n ce in an a cad em ic o r re se a rch lib ra ry, a t le a st tw o o f w h ich m u s t h ave b e e n a t th e m a n ag eria l level. E xte n sive e x p e rie n ce in th e tre a tm e n t o f library m a te ria ls a nd co m p re h e n sive kn ow led g e o f p re se rva tio n issues. 2 9 4 / C&RL News D IR E C T O R O F L IB R A R Y T E C H N IC A L S E R V IC E S The University of Oklahoma Duties: U nder the direction of the Dean of U niversity Libraries, the D irector of Library Technical Services has adm inistrative responsibility for C ataloging, A cquisitions, Serials, and C ollection D evelop­ ment. The Serials D epartm ent includes S erials Cataloging and the C urrent Periodicals/M icroform s Room, a public services area. The technical services staff consists of 8 librarians, 28 clerical staff, and 14 FTE student assistants. The incum bent is responsible for providing leadership in all phases of technical services activities including planning, program review and im plem entation, setting priorities, and the articulation of policy and procedure. O ther responsibilities include evaluation of personnel, analysis of costs and efficiency of technical services operations, and m aintaining an aw areness of current developm ent in the fie ld . The D irector of Library Technical Services w orks closely with the other m em bers of the library adm inistration and faculty in setting and carrying out library goals and objectives. Q ualifications: Required: M LS from an A LA -accredited library school; six or m ore years professional experience including at leastthree years as head of technical services or head of cataloging, acquisitions, or serials in a m edium -to-large academ ic library; thorough understanding of acquisitions, cataloging, serials and collection developm ent; verbal and w ritten com m unication skills; strong organizational and supervisory skills; knowledge of current developm ents in technical services. Desirable: second master's or other advanced degree; knowledge of foreign languages; experience with autom ated library system s preferably NOTIS, O CLC, and R LIN ; record of active involvem ent in professional associations; evidence of research o r creative achievem ent. Screening Date: May 15,1992. Search will remain open until filled. Salary: $40,000 (m inim um ). B enefits: TIAA /C R E F; State R etirem ent System ; com prehensive medical protection; 33 days paid leave; short-term disability leave; group life insurance; U niversity holidays. U niversity Libraries: A m em ber of the R esearch Libraries G roup, A M IG O S , and AR L, the U niversity Libraries consists of a main library and six branches. The collection contains m ore than 2.2 million volum es, 16,000 periodical subscriptions, and three outstanding special collections in history of science, w estern history, and business history. The Libraries has im plem ented th e public access catalog, cataloging, authority control, acquisitions, and circulation functions of the NO TIS system . N orm an is an attractive com m unity with a low cost of living, close to a m ajor m etropolitan city. E m ploym ent: Librarians have the privileges and responsibilities of faculty status (nontenure-track) and hold the rank of assistant professor o r above. A pplìcatiom Send nom inations o r letter of application w ith resume, a list of publications, and the nam es of three references including current supervisor to: Donald C. Hudson Manager, Administrative Services University Libraries University of Oklahoma Norman, OK 73019 (405) 325-2611 Oklahoma University is an equ al opportunity, affirm ative action employer. We encourage women a nd m inority applicants, and we a re responsive to the needs o f d ual-career couples. Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out a conservation/preservation program, working with both faculty and library staff in the accom plish­ ment thereof. Salary: $34,375, minim um. Salary com m ensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. For full consideration, subm it resume and nam es/addresses of three references by May 1 5 ,1 99 2. A pplica­ tio ns will be accepted until position is filled. Send resume to: Ray Foster, Personnel Librarian, Library Personnel Services McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742-7011. P U B LIC SERVICES CHAIR. M anages public services (reference, circulation, reserve/m edia, stacks, copy center, and ILL) with a staff o f 25 FTE. Serves as a m em ber o f the library m anagem ent team and is actively involved in planning and policymaking. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS. Minim um of 4 years o f supervisory experience in public services. Strong managem ent, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Superior interpersonal com m unication and w riting abilities, com bined with fle xibility and initiative. Knowledge of Innovative Interfaces integrated library system software and micro­ com puter applications highly desirable. Salary and Benefits: upper $30s + DOQ, tenure-track, TIAA/CREF, 24 days annual leave. Send letter o f application, resume, and three references to: Jan Boyer, University Library, U n iv e rs ity o f N e b ra ska a t O m aha, Omaha, NE 68182-0237. Review of applications w ill begin May 1 ,1 9 92 . AA/EOE. PU BLIC SERVICES OPENINGS, (3 positions). The C line Library at Northern Arizona U niversity invites applications fo r three public ser- April 1 9 9 2 /2 9 5 T W O P O S IT IO N S Trinity University T rin ity U niversity, San A nton io, T e xas, invites ap plica tio n s fo r tw o p o sitio ns. T rinity, w ith 2,400 u n derg rad uate s and 20 0 grad u a te stud ents, is s tro n g ly com m itte d to e x c e lle n t in s u p p o rt of th e liberal arts and sciences tradition. P resently the library collection has m ore than 70 0,00 0 volum es of books and bo und p e riodica ls (co m pared w ith 30 0 ,0 0 0 in 1980), plus s izable ho ld ings of g o v e rn m e n t do cum ents, m icro form s, and no nprin t item s. N O T IS w a s insta lle d in 1991. H ead C ata lo ger. R espo nsible fo r th e da ily op eratio n of the C ata lo ging D epa rtm e nt, de term in ing w o rk flo w and a lloca tion of resource s; d e term in ing an d d o c u m e n tin g c ata loging po licy, based on a c ce pted c ata lo g in g s tan dards and local practice; the d ire c t s up ervision of the c o p y c ata lo g in g and p rocessing units; an d orig inal c a ta lo g in g o f diffic u lt m a terials. S erve s as th e m a jo r re source fo r c ata loging q u e s tio n s fro m o th e r libra rians a nd fro m s taff, an d is exp ected to h ave sub stantia l original c ata loging exp ertise (books and serials). Q ua lific a tio n s fo r th is s e n io r-le vel p o sitio n; k no w le dge of and exp e rie n c e w ith A A C R 2, LC S H , LC , and O C LC (required); 4-5 ye a rs p rogre ssively re sponsib le sup ervisory exp erience, including c o p y cataloging, highly de sirable ; dem onstrate d com m unica tion and tra in in g skills; k no w le dge of at least on e fore ig n language, preferably G erm an o r a R om a nce language; exp e rie n c e w ith an au tom a ted c a ta lo g in g system , pre fe ra b ly N O TIS ; and fa m ilia rity w ith th e use of m icrocom puters. A ssistant P rofe ssor rank w ith ten ure -tra ck. S alary m inim um $30,000, high er de p e n d ­ ing on e xp erien ce o r o th e r qu alification s. R eference Librarian/B ibliographer. P rim ary responsibilities involve liaison w o rk w ith selected de p a rt­ m ents, including u s e r e d ucation , colle ctio n d e v e lo p m e n t, and on lin e c o m p u te r sea rch in g ; as w ell as ge nera l re fere nce du ties (inclu ding s ch e d u le d e ve n in g a nd w e e k e n d hours). T h e R efe rence D epa rt­ m e nt consists o f fiv e librarians and tw o assista nts w ho report to the A s s is ta n t D irector fo r P ublic S ervices an d C ollectio ns. P refe ren ce w ill be given to c a n d id a te s w ith an ac a d e m ic ba ckgrou nd includ ing a grad u a te d e g re e in a h u m anitie s o r social s cience s d iscipline . M ic ro c o m p u te r exp e rie n c e and a strong inte rest in re fere nce a u tom a tion ap plica tio n s preferred. Instructo r o r A s s is ta n t P rofe ssor ra nk w ith te n u re -tra c k . S alary m inim um $ 2 4,00 0, high er de p e n d in g on exp e rie n c e o r o th e r q u a lification s. T h e qu alific a tio n s fo r both p o s itio n s includ e an ap p re c ia tio n fo r and c o m m itm e n t to u n derg rad uate liberal arts and science s ed ucation; initiative, energy, and c re a tiv ity ; go od interpersonal skills; th e ability to fun ction effe c tiv e ly in a c o m p le x o rg a n iz a tio n ; stro ng p rofession al c o m m itm e n t; inte rest in re search and p u b lis h in g ; and an A LA -accredited M LS. In short, w e see k a ca dem ic libra rians w h o w is h to function in a c a m p u s com m unity as aca dem ics and as librarians. Both positions are tw elve-m on th appointm ents, w ith ge n e ro u s T IA A /C R E F an d o th e rfrin g e b e nefits, and are ava ila b le as e arly a s J un e 1. S end lette r of a p plication , d e ta ile d resum e, p la c e m e n t file if ava ila ble, and nam es of th re e re fere nces to: Richard Meyer Director of the Library, Trinity University 715 Stadium Drive San Antonio, TX 78212 Deadline for receipt of applications is May 11, 1992. Trinity University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer; we especially encourage applications from minorities. vice p ositions. Each in volves a cad em ic p rofessional status, a tw elve- the use o f the O PAC to field-based clientele; searches CARL and other online databases to locate m aterials fo r field-based classes; handles departm ental database managem ent; supervises staff; and shares in collection developm ent. Required: online searching experience; fam iliar­ ity with O PACs; and willingness to travel frequently. Desired: database m anagem ent and supervisory experience. Field Services/Reference Librarian (.5 in each area): provides reference services to cam pus and field-based clientele; instructs users in searching online catalogs and databases; perform s m ediated searches; and shares in collection devel­ opm ent. Required: willingness to travel. Desired: background in Educa­ tion, Educational Psychology, o r Psychology; experience with online searching, word processing, spreadsheet applications. Send application letter, resume, and names, addresses, phone num bers o f three refer- m onth contract, a nd a b udgeted hiring level o f $ 23 ,50 0. B asic required q u a lifica tio ns are : an ALA-a ccre dite d M LS; e xcellen t oral a nd w ritten co m m u nicatio n s skills; a nd a stro ng se rvice o rientation. M ore detailed jo b descriptio n s are a vailab le upon request. R eview o f applications will begin on April 15,1992. The searches w ill remain open until the positions are filled. Reference Librarian: provides reference services, including documents, BI, collection developm ent, and online/CD-R OM searching. Responsible fo r developm ent o f reference services associated with the online catalog, working closely with other librarians to promote im prove­ ments to NAU-CARL. Preferred: academ ic library experience; fam iliarity with O PAC s and information system s; and experience with online catalog instruction. Field S ervices O nline Reference Librarian: teaches 2 9 6 /C&RL News D IR E C T O R O F T H E L IB R A R Y California State University, Hayward Q ualifications: MLS from an A LA -accredited library school o r school of equivalent quality, and five years of s ignificant professional library adm inistrative experience. A record of accom plishm ent in the adm inistration of library personnel and budgets. A bility to plan developm ent o f collections supporting university instruction and research. E xperience in supervising, m otivating, and evaluating a staff of professional and paraprofessional em ployees. Know ledge of technological developm ents and trends fo r autom ated library system s, online services, and CD -R O M resources. A bility to function effectively in a collective bargaining and shared governance envirornm ent. E xperience in obtaining external support fo r the library. E xperience in m eeting the educational needs of a m ulticultural com m unity. The U niversity: P art of the 20-cam pus C alifornia State U niversity system , C SUH is located in the hills above the eastern edge of San Francisco Bay. A pproxim ately 13,000 students are enrolled in the university's undergraduate and m aster’s program s. R esponsibilities: The D irector of the Library supervises a budget of over $4 m illion, a collection of over 800,000 volum es accessible through INNO PAC, and a staff o f 18 library faculty. The D irector reports directly to the university Provost. S alary is com petitive and com m ensurate w ith experience and qualifications. The appointm ent is effective Septem ber 1,1992, o r earlier. A pplications w ill be accepted until the position is filled. A pplicants should include a letter, resume, and the nam es of three references. Position #92-004. A ddress nom inations and applications to: Chair, Search Committee for the Director of the Library Office of the Provost and Vice President Academic Affairs California State University, Hayward Hayward, CA 94542-3007 C S U H is an a ffirm ative action, e qu al opportunity employer. ences to: Jean D. Collins, University Libraries, Cline Library, P.O. Box 6022, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Northern Arizona University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, handi­ ca pp ed , and ve te ra n s are e n co u ra g e d to apply. REFERENCE L IB R A R IA N , half-time position, Medical Center Li­ brary, University o f California, San Diego Library. Salary range (at half­ tim e): A ssistant Librarian : $14,334-$18,348 or Associate Librarian I- IV: $17,526-$20,580. UCSD is an equal opportunity, affirmative action em ployer and specifically seeks candidates w ho can make contribu­ tio ns in an environm ent of cultural and eth nic diversity. Half-tim e position reports to Head o f the Medical Center Library and is respon­ sible fo r providing reference and online search services and sharing in collection developm ent assignments. Develops instructional and outreach programs. UCSD librarians are expected to participate in librarywide planning and to be active professionally. Qualifications: Required: MLS degree and excellent com munication and interper­ sonal skills. Preferred: minim um o f one year’s experience in a health/ life sciences library o r hospital library, experience in library instruc­ tion, microcom puter skills. An appointee at the Associate Librarian level would be expected to bring to the position well-developed reference skills and substantial previous experience. Applications received by M ay 1 5,1 99 2, w ill be assured o f consideration. To apply, send a resume, cover letter, and list of three references to: University o f California, San Diego, Janet Tait, A cadem ic Personnel Coordina­ tor, Library Personnel, 0175H -1,95 0 0 Gilm an Dr., La Jolla, CA 92093- 0175. RESEARCH A SSO C IATE. Pritikin Systems, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary o f Q uaker Oats, based in Santa Monica, CA., is recruiting fo r a Research Associate to coordinate literature searches and write summaries on assigned topics. In addition, they w ill identify docum en­ tation needs; design a file system to organize docum ents; manage library functions fo r PSI; and coordinate e fforts with Q uaker Research Libraries. Candidates m ust have a BS in Biological Sciences and fam iliarity w ith m edical term inology. Proven w riting skills,experience in library or filing system s, and com puter skills are a must. Must be detail-oriented, and able to prioritize activities with the flexibility to handle unexpected crises. Pritikin Systems, Inc., offers an excep­ tional benefits package, in an environm ent focused on career growth and personal health. Applicants should send resum e and salary requirem ents to: Patricia Dobbs, Manager, Human Resources, Pritikin Systems, Inc., 1910 O cean Front Walk, Santa Monica, CA 90405. SCIENCE A N D TEC H N O LO GY REFERENCE L IB R A R IA N . The Iowa State U niversity Library seeks a Science and Technology Reference Librarian a t the rank o f A ssistant Professor, w ho w orks in a centralized reference environm ent which emphasized electronic references and instructional services (including a CD-ROM-based local area network m ediated and end-user o nline searching, OCLC, a NOTIS-based OPAC with indexing/abstracting databases, and a form al computer-based instructional program). R esponsibilities in­ clude: w orking a t a general reference desk; conducting in-depth consultations and instruction in science and technology areas; teach­ ing a required general bibliographic instruction course; assisting in developing reference co llections/services and course-related in­ structional sessions; and perform ing other duties in support o f the Department’s responsibilities. Som e participation in collection d evel­ opm ent of the general collection is possible depending on the candidate’s interest, subject background and the Library’s priorities. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited M LS; degree in engineer­ ing, physical sciences, biological sciences, com puter science, or related fields, o r one ye ar experience in a science and technology library; com m itm ent to public services; ability to w o rk effectively with all levels of university clientele; fle xibility in adapting to change and ability to work as part o f a collegial team; and good com munication skills. Faculty at Iowa State are expected to meet promotion and tenure April 1 9 9 2 /2 9 7 requirements. Preferred: a t least tw o years expe rie n ce in science and technology library o r a dvanced co ursew ork in reference; experience with online d atabase searching a nd /or b ibliographic instruction. B en ­ efits: com petitive; T IAA/CREF. Salary: $ 24,000 o r higher, depending upon experience. Serving over 25,000 students, th e Library provides electronic re sources and a ccess to o ls which com plem ent nationally recognized p rint collections. A m es supports quality schools and outstanding cultural a ttractions and w a s recently recognized as one of the top ten a reas of its size in th e country. Application: R eview of applications w ill begin M ay 1, 1992. Subm it letter o f application, resume and nam es, addresses, and telephone num bers o f three references to: Search Com m ittee, Science and T e chnology R efer­ ence Librarian, 302 Parks Library, Io w a State University, Ames, IA 50011 -2140. Iowa State has a strong com m itm ent to equal opportunity and affirm ative action. M em bers o f protected classes are especially encouraged to apply. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action em ployer. SER IALS C A T A LO G E R , University o f G eorgia L ibraries. Duties and Responsibilities: Th e Serials C ataloging Section o f the C ataloging Department is com prised o f the Head, one librarian, and five support staff m em bers. T he S erials C a taloger is responsible to the Head o f the Section fo r perform ing original and co py cataloging o f serials and periodicals in all subjects and languages. Along w ith the Head o f the Section, the C a talo g er serves as a resource person in the area of serials cataloging both within the D epartm ent and in oth e r a reas o f the Libraries. Th e Cataloging Departm ent has 14 professional and 24 support staff positions and cata lo gs o ve r 50,000 books, serials, microforms, and nonprint m aterials yearly. Th e Libraries are a full member o f th e C O N SER Program and p articipants in NACO. The Libraries h ave im plem ented the USM AR C Form at fo r H oldings and Locations. Th e S erials C ataloging Section a ccounts fo r o ve r 1,500 new titles ca taloged and approxim ately 500 title s recataloged yearly. The Libraries supports GALIN, an in-house, autom ated, integrated system. Som e e vening a nd /or w eekend w o rk may be required. Qualifications: M LS from ALA-accredited library school; know ledge of AACR, AAC R2, and LC cla ssification and su bje ct h eadings; ability to work with broad range o f subjects and languages; effective oral and written com m unication skills; ability to establish and maintain e ffec­ tive w orking relationships; fle xibility in adapting to changing d epart­ mental and organizational priorities; serials cataloging experience preferred; strong interest in a cad em ic o r research librarianship d e ­ sired; e xperience w ith O C LC cataloging desired; know ledge o f other automated system s applicable to tech n ical services (and e specially serials control) desired. Benefits: standard b enefits package includes life, health and d isab ility insurance, and m andatory p articipation in the state o r optional retirem ent system , and 21 days annual leave, plus 11 paid holidays. Salary m inim um : $22,000. Application Procedure: Send letter o f application addressing all q ualifications with resum e and the nam es o f three references by M ay 2 2 ,1 9 9 2 , to: Florence E. King, Personnel Librarian, University of G eorgia Libraries, Athens, GA 30602. T h is position will be fille d only if suitable applicants are found. A n equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. SER IALS L IB R A R IA N , Portland State University Library, Portland, Oregon. Twelve-m onth, tenure-track faculty a ppointm ent (Assistant Professor). Responsible fo r m anagem ent o f th e S erials Section including ordering, receiving, invoicing, binding, and record m ainte­ nance fo r a co llection o f approxim ately 11,000 cu rre nt serial titles. Hires and supervises a staff o f six p araprofessionals in the expe nd i­ ture o f a serials b udget o f approxim ately $ 1.5 m illion. Provides leadership in planning and m anaging serials o perations including im plementation o f a local serials control system . Q ualifications in­ clude A LA -accredited M LS degree; p revious a dm inistration o f a medium -sized serials unit o r a minim um o f tw o years o f successful experience in an a cadem ic o r large public library serials d epartm ent; experience w ith a utom ated serials control system s; fam ilia rity with foreign b ibliographic and tra de term s, and w ith serials bibliographies in all form s and languages; and effe ctive interpersonal and com m u­ nication skills. M inim um sa lary: $29,016. Excellent fringe benefits. Send le tte r o f application, resum e, and three rece nt references including phone num bers to : Serials Librarian Search Com m ittee, Director’s O ffice, Portland State University, Library, 934 S.W . Harrison, Portland, O R 97207-1151. Phone: (503) 725-5780. FAX: (503) 725-4524. Priority consideration will be given to applications received prior to A pril 3 0 ,1 9 9 2 . Portland State University is an equal opportunity and a ffirm ative action em ployer. S PEC IAL C O L LE C TIO N S , R AR E B O O K C A T A LO G E R . Provides original and a daptive bibliographic records fo r print m aterials d esig ­ nated fo r the Rare Books and oth e r units o f Special Collections. Serves as prim a ry contact to curators and staff o f S pecial Collections. M onitors workflow and oversees a ctivities associated w ith the various a spects of processing the se collections. Participates in th e form ula­ tion, docum entation, and im plem entation o f special collections cata­ lo ging policies and procedures. Assists in planning fo r librarywide services through participation in com m ittees and task forces. Q uali­ fications: M LS from an ALA-accredited library school program . Two or m ore years o f professional cataloging e xperience in a large academ ic o r research library required; Rare Book/Special Collections catalog­ ing e xperience preferred. Knowledge o f AAC R2, LCSH, LC classifi­ cation, USM AR C form ats, standards fo r b ibliographic description and citation form s fo r rare book required. Fam iliarity w ith o nline integrated system s preferred. Reading know ledge o f G erm an and /or Italian. Excellent com m unication, interpersonal and problem -solving skills. D em onstrated ability to supervise and dire ct staff. Salary: minim um $26,000 fo r ten-m onth appointm ent; higher depending on qualifica­ tions and experience. A n additional m onth m ay be required fo r an added 9.6 % o f annual salary. Fringe benefits include health, dental, and life in surance; tuition rem ission; TIAA/C R EF. Send letter ad­ dressing all qualification stated above w ith resum e and nam es o f 3 re ferences to: Laila El-Zein, Chair, Search Com m ittee, C /O A dm inis­ tra tive S ervices Department, Paley Library 017-00, Te m ple Univer­ sity, Philadelphia, PA 19122. R eview o f application will begin M ay 1, 1992, and continue until position is filled. A n AA/E O em ployer. S P E C IA L C O L LE C TIO N S DE P AR TM E N T HEAD. Th e Iowa State University Library seeks Departm ent Head fo r S pecial C ollections, at the rank o f Assistan t P rofessor o r high e r depending on qualifications. Th e Departm ent is com prised o f fou r co llection units: manuscripts, rare books, U niversity archives, and the Am erican A rchives o f the Factual Film, a significant co llection o f docum entary film . D epartm en­ tal collection strengths are agriculture and sciences. M anuscript collections include the Archives o f Am erican Agriculture, the Archives o f Veterinary M edicine, and auxiliary archives o f related disciplines. Reporting to the Assistan t Director fo r Collections, the Head functions as m anuscripts librarian and rare books cu ra to r as well as Department adm inistrator. Responsibilities include supervision o f professional and classified staff, collection developm ent, and coordination with cataloging fun ctio ns in Technical Services. Prom otes use of special collections by the research com m unity and participates in the library d evelopm ent effort. A long w ith the departm ent h eads o f Preservation and C ollection D evelopm ent, participates in division planning, bud­ geting, and policy developm ent. Q ualifications: Required: position requires com pletion o f an A LA-accredited degree, and strong leader­ ship, m anagem ent, organizational, com m unications, and interper­ sonal skills. M ust be able to d em onstrate fam iliarity w ith historical research m ethods. A record o f active professional involvem ent is expected. Faculty a t Iowa S tate are e xpected to m eet p rom otion and tenure requirem ents. Preferred: Graduate study leading to an a dd i­ tional a dvanced degree is highly desirable, preferably in history, history o f science and technology, history o f agriculture, o r other relevant discipline. Th re e to five ye a rs e xperience in a special collections environm ent, fam ilia rity w ith the antiquarian book trade, and know ledge o f d on or relations. B enefits: com petitive; TIAA/CREF. Salary: mid $30,000s m inim um . Serving o ve r 2 5,000 students, the library provides electronic resources and a ccess too ls w hich com ple­ m e n t nationally recognized print collections. A m e s supports quality schools and outstanding cultural attra ctio ns and w as recently recog­ nized as one o f the to p ten areas o f its size in the country. A pplication: R eview o f a pplications w ill begin M ay 1 ,1 9 9 2 , and continue until the position is filled. Subm it letter o f application, resum e, and names, addresses, and telephone num bers o f three references to: Search Com m ittee, S pecial Collections D epartm ent Head, 3 02 Parks Library, Iowa State University, Ames, IA 50011 -2140. Iowa State has a strong co m m itm en t to equal opportunity and a ffirm ative action. Mem bers of protected cla sses are especially encouraged to apply. Iowa State University is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. T E C H N IC A L SER VIC ES L IB R A R IA N . Take a dvantage o f the o ppor­ tu n ity to w o rk in a new library building and a w orking environm ent w hich em phasizes the u se o f technology to provide the greatest possible level o f a ccess and service to students. W ill supervise five full-tim e and one part-tim e p araprofessionals in acquisitions, catalog­ ing, g overnm ent docum ents depository, and serials. W ill a ct as a team m em b er fo r the continued support o f an in terim autom ated system (The Intelligent Catalog) and related a pplications and also fo r partici­ pation in the im plem entation o f a state w id e autom ated system (OhioLINK). Som e R eference duty w ill be required. Qualifications include: 1) an MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; 2) the ability to meet, com m unicate, and deal with people effectively; 3) basic knowledge o f M S-D OS based personal com puter system s and o ther autom ated system s and services relevant to libraries; 4) a t least two ye ars e xperience in a technical services position using O CLC; strong 2 9 8 /C&RL News m anagerial skills. T w elve-m onth app ointm e n t w ith 20 days vacation, e xcellen t fringe benefits, $ 23,543-29,004 b ased upon experience. R eview o f applica tio ns w ill begin January 25 and co ntin ue until position is filled. S end resum e and three letters o f recom m endation to: D ebra Johnson, Personnel O ffice, S h a w n e e S ta te U n iv e rs ity , 940 S econd Street, P ortsm outh, O H 456 62 -4 3 03 . Affirm a tive action, equal opportunity em ployer. M inorities and physically d isabled en­ co urag ed to apply. UN IV E R S ITY AR C H IVIST. Th e Iowa S tate University Library S pecial C o lle ction s D epartm ent seeks an a rch ivist a t the A ssistan t Professor rank, w h o w ill be responsible fo r soliciting, arranging, and describing unive rsity records and facu lty and alum ni papers: fo r supervising su pp ort staff in processing and indexing the se colle ction s; and fo r providing reference se rvice fo r th e colle ction s. Reports to the Head of the D epartm ent o f S pecial C ollections. C ontribu tes to departm ental planning, budgeting, and policy and procedure developm ent. A ssists in p rom oting re sources o f the dep artm en t through exhib itio n s and p resentations. Provides su pp ort as nece ssary in oth e r a reas o f the d epartm ent. In a ddition to the U niversity Archives, the D epartm ent of S pecial C o lle ction s is com p rise d o f m anuscripts, rare books, and a docu m e nta ry film a rchive. Q ualifications: Required: position requires co m p letio n o f an A LA -a ccre dite d m a ster’s deg re e w ith coursew o rk in archival a dm inistration, o r a ppropriate equivalencies. Excellent orga­ nization, oral and w ritten com m unication, and interpersonal skills. Faculty a t Iow a S tate are expected to m e e t prom otion and tenure requirem ents. Preferred: fa m ilia rity w ith th e A M C /M A R C form at, NOTIS, and m icroco m p u te r applications. O ne o r m ore ye ars of archival expe rie n ce in a n a cadem ic o r research setting: su pervisory experience. Benefits: com petitive: TIAA/C R EF. S alary: $24 ,00 0 m ini­ mum. S erving o ve r 2 5,0 00 students, th e library p rovides electronic resources and a ccess to o ls w hich c o m p lem en t nationally recognized p rin t c o lle c tio n s . A m e s s u p p o rts q u a lity s c h o o ls a nd o u ts ta n d in g c u ltu r a l a ttra c tio n s a nd w a s re c e n tly re c o g n iz e d a s o n e o f th e to p te n a re a s o f its s iz e in th e c o u n try . A p p lic a tio n : R e v ie w o f a p p lic a tio n s w ill b e g in M a y 1, 1 992, a n d w ill c o n tin u e u n til th e p o s itio n is fille d . S u b m it le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n , re s u m e , a nd n a m e s, a d d re s s e s , a nd te le p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th re e re fe re n c e s to : S ea rch C o m m itte e , U n iv e rs ity A rc h iv is t, 3 0 2 P a rks L ib ra ry , Io w a S ta te U n iv e rs ity , A m e s, IA 5 0 0 1 1 -2 1 4 0 . Iow a S ta te h a s a stro n g c o m m itm e n t to e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity a nd a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n . M e m ­ b e rs o f p ro te c te d c la s s e s a re e s p e c ia lly e n c o u ra g e d to a p p ly. Iow a S ta te U nive rsity is an equal opportunity, affirm a tive action em ployer. LATE AD LISTINGS H E A D , R E FE R E N CE SER VICES. A new position resulting from reorganization in response to a new library building addition and an autom ated system based on CARL and W LN . Responsibilities: provides creative leadership in the planning, developm ent, and evaluation o f the library’ s reference program s, services, and reference collection in support o f the library's goals. Directs, schedules and evaluates library faculty m em bers assigned to reference, and contributes to the evaluation for faculty assigned to other departm ents w ho participate in reference. A ctively participates in reference and bibliographic instruction. P articipates in the m anagem ent o f the library through m em bership on Library C ouncil and relevant com m ittees and task forces. Required: A LA -accredited M LS; extensive library experience (approxim ately seven years) show ­ in g evidence o f increasing responsibility and successful leadership, w ith reference experience (approxim ately five years) in academ ic libraries; extensive experience w ith inform ation technology; dem onstrated ability to establish harm onious w orking rela­ tionships in a collegial environm ent. D esired: substantial m anagem ent experience, excellent oral and w ritten com m unication skills, additional graduate degree. Salary: from $35,000, com m ensurate w ith qualification, academ ic rank, and experience. B enefits: standard state life and health insurance, and retirem ent options including TIAA /C R EF. M oscow , population 18,000, hub o f the nation’s dry pea and lentil industry, and located in the soothing P alouse H ills w ith m ostly m oderate weather, offers excellent sm all-tow n values enhanced by the U niversity. M oscow ’s M ardi Gras and U I-Lionel H am pton Jazz Festival are bu t tw o o f the m any cultural and com m unity events that take place throughout the year. R ecreation opportunities w ithin a seventy- five-m ile radius are num erous and varied. W ashington State U niversity, also a land- grant institution, is only 8 m iles from M oscow . T he tw o institutions have m any cooperative program s, including library services. R eview o f applications begins on A pril 30, 1992, and proceeds until position is filled. To apply, please send a letter o f application and your resum e, along w ith the nam es, addresses, and phone num bers o f three references to: M onte L. Steiger, A ssociate Dean, U n iversity o f Idah o Library, M oscow , ID 83843. I f you have questions please call (208) 885-6186. AA/E EO. D IR E C T O R OF L IB R A R Y IN F O R M A T IO N SYSTEM S. P osition sum m ary. The D irector o f L ibrary Inform ation System s provides leadership for the inform ation system s functions throughout the U niversity L ibrary system and serves as a m em ber April 1 9 9 2 / 2 9 9 o f the L ibrary A dm in istrative C ouncil (the senior m an agem en t group o f the U n iversity Library). T he IS D irector participates at the h igh est levels in p lanning, and leads in the design and execution o f excellent and easy-to-u se academ ic in form ation processing, access, and d elivery system s w h ich are linked w ith u niversity n etw ork, oth er cam pus inform ational utilities, and w ith im portan t extern al com pu ter bases. T he IS D irector also serves w ith senior U n iversity com p u tin g m an agers a n d the A ssociate D eans for school com pu ting in h igh -level p lan n in g for cam p u sw id e academ ic com puting. The D irector o f L ibrary In form ation System s reports to the V ice P rovost and D irector o f Library. T he L ibrary IS D irector supervises a s ta ff o f about nine F TE in con vertin g the L ibrary’s lon g-term vision and plan in to in form ation , com m un ication and m an age­ m ent-inform ation system s w h ich w ill resu lt in m ore effective and efficien t study and research b y the u niversity com m unity. D uties: provides leadersh ip in p lanning, design, im plem entation, support, a n d evalu ation o f all L ibrary autom ated system s. M anages sta ff clearly, collegially, and sm oothly. M anages finan cial and electronic resou rces for optim al cost and functional benefit. P rovides fo r the design, coordin ation, and support o f com pu ter laboratories th rou ghou t the L ibrary system . Serves as a principal L ibrary representative on U n iversity L ibrary, and extern al com m ittees and w ork in g groups. Scans the tech n ology and L ibrary en viron m en ts fo r system s and in form ation services advances, and con tin u in g in p u t o f poten tia l im p rovem en ts in in form a tion system s. Q u alification s: A ba ch e lo r’s degree in a re le v a n t su b ject field (e.g. com p u ter science, in form ation scien ce, e lectrica l en g in eerin g) is requ ired. A n ad van ced degree is h ig h ly desirable. A t le a st seven years o f re le v a n t ex p erien ce req u ired as w ell as skill and ease w ith team w ork , colla b ora tion , and n egotiation . K n ow led ge o f u niversities, research lib ra ries, a n d th e ir in form a tion system s h ig h ly d esirable. E vid ence o f excellent in terp erson a l, m a n a gem en t, and com m u n ica tion skills is requ ired. F a m il­ iarity w ith op en system s d esig n and sta n d a rd s clien t-serv er a p p lication s, m icrocom ­ puter and CD a p p lica tion s h ig h ly d esirable. A com b in a tion o f exp erien ce w ith both m ainfram e an d m icrocom p u ter ap p lica tion , IB M a n d U N IX -b a sed op era tin g system s is h ig h ly d esirable. F a m ilia rity w ith lib ra ry -in teg ra ted system s is d esirable. Salary range: to m id 60’s. P lease sen d a le tte r o f ap p lica tion th a t illu stra tes h ow you r b ack grou nd and ex p erien ce m e e t th e d u ties and q u a lifica tion s o f th e p osition . A lso, please send a resu m e and sa la ry h istory, p lu s the n a m es, a d d resses, and telephon e num bers o f th ree referen ces to: E dn a D om in gu ez, L ib ra ry P erson n el A dm in istra tor, 3420 W a ln u t St., V a n P e lt-D ie trich L ib ra ry C en ter, 3420 W a ln u t St., P h ila d elp h ia , PA 19104—6206. A p p lica tion re ce iv e d b y A p ril 31, 1992, w ill receiv e first con sid er­ ation. T h e U n iv e rsity o f P e n n sy lv a n ia is an affirm ative action, equ al op p ortu n ity em ployer. D O C U M E N T S , P A T E N T S , A N D P E R IO D IC A L S L IB R A R IA N . P osition is re ­ spon sible fo r a d m in istra tion and op era tion o f D ocu m en ts, P a ten ts, and P eriod icals D epartm en t. D u ties in clu d e referen ce service fo r th ese collection s, h iring, trainin g, and su p erv ision o f 5 ½ su p p ort s ta ff and stu d en t w ork ers. O th er du ties in clude collection developm en t. R ep orts to A ssista n t D irector fo r P u b lic S ervices. Q u a lifica ­ tions: A L A -a ccre d ite d g ra d u a te lib ra ry deg ree requ ired . T hree y ea rs academ ic research lib ra ry exp erien ce, ex p erien ce w ith au tom a ted serials con trol, m an agem en t o f G overn m en t D ocu m en ts and U.S. P a ten ts and T ra d em a rk s desired. D em on strated com m itm en t to p u b lic service; evid en ce o f g ood ora l and w ritten com m un ication skills, m a n a g em en t and su p erv isory exp erien ce, d em on stra ted org a n iza tion a l skills; ability to w ork in d ep en d en tly and coop era tively h ig h ly d esired. R ank : L ib ra rian II, $21,312-32,688. B enefits: T IA A /C R E F , life and h ea lth in su ran ce. S end ap p lication letter, resu m e, tra n scrip t, and 3 letters o f referen ce to: D ian e L. N elson , A ssista n t D irector, P erson n el S ervices, P.O . B ox 8010, U n iv e r sity o f N o rth D a k o ta , G rand Forks, N D 58202. D ea d lin e A p ril 3 0 ,1 9 9 2 . L ate ap p lica tion s m a y be con sid ered i f no ap p oin tm en t m a d e from orig in a l pool. U N D is an A A /E E O em ployer. B IB L IO G R A P H IC IN S T R U C T IO N L IB R A R IA N , D iablo V a lley College. Plans, coordinates, and evalu ates b ibliograp h ic in stru ction program and provides in stru ction to students, faculty, and college com m unity. R eferen ce d esk h ours and collection 3 0 0 /C&RL News developm ent. Required: A LA -accredited M LS. D esired: experience w ith bibliographic instruction, new library technologies, strong interpersonal and com m unication skills, sensitivity to diverse academ ic, socioeconom ic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Salary range: $31,404-$47,256; full-tim e, faculty status. O btain application package from : D ean o f Instruction, D iablo V a lley College, 321 G o lf C lub Rd., Pleasant Hill, C A 94523, or call (510) 685-1230 ext. 1929. F iling deadline: 5 P.M ., A pril 24,1992. Equal opportunity. W om en, m inorities, and handicapped encouraged to apply. A R C H IV IS T A N D SPECIAL C O LLEC TIO N S LIBRA RIA N , Franklin and M arshall C ollege. R eporting to the College Librarian, the A rchivist and Special Collections Librarian is responsible for all aspects o f the departm ent including reference, organi­ zation, and m anagem ent o f the C ollege’s archives, rare book and m anuscript holdings (rich in P ennsylvania-G erm an m aterials), and an interesting variety o f special collec­ tions. The A rchivist w ill also coordinate and prepare exhibits, participate in library­ w ide activities (bibliographic instruction and departm ental liaison and general refer­ ence), supervise a part-tim e assistant, and depending on interest and qualifications, m ay coordinate the library’s preservation program . Som e w eekend and evening work is required. Q ualifications include an A LA /M LS, som e experience in either archival or rare book collections, and a strong liberal arts education. K now ledge o f G erm an and OCLC cataloging practice are highly desirable. Salary starting at $24,000 com m ensu­ rate w ith education and experience. C andidates m ay subm it letter o f application, resum e, and nam es, addresses, and phone num bers o f three professional references to: P ersonnel Services, F ran k lin and M arshall C ollege, P.O. B ox 3003, Lancaster, PA 17604-3003. C onsideration for the position w ill begin A pril 20 and w ill continue until an appointm ent has been made. A n equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. RE FE R E N C E L IB R A R IA N , H untington Library, R eader Services Departm ent. E nergetic, dedicated professional to shape direction o f reference services in one o f the nation’s prem ier hum anities/social sciences research libraries, now entering a period o f significant renew al under D irector W illiam A. M offett. R esponsibilities: help evaluate and build reference collection for research needs, including secondary works to com plem ent outstanding collection o f rare books and m anuscripts; develop and teach use o f electronic reference services, including local netw orking, online databases. Some Saturday work required. Reports to Reader Services Librarian. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school; strong interpersonal and communication skills; liberal arts education; and at least 3 years experience in academic/research institution; experience in use o f emerging electronic technologies preferred. Salary: negotiable, depending on experience: $25,000 minimum. Retirement TIAA/CREF after two years, three-week vacation, health insurance program s. Send letter o f application, resum e, and nam es o f 3 references by A pril 15, 1992, to: C arl Foote, M anager o f P ersonnel, H u ntington L ibrary, 1151 O xford Road, San M arino, C A 91108. INFORMATION SPECIALIST FOR THE BASIC SCIENCES. The William H. Welch Medical Library o f The Johns Hopkins University seeks applications for the position of Information Specialist for the Basic Sciences. The Information Specialist provides a full range o f library and information services to basic sciences departments. Primary responsibilities include: identification o f problems and needs faced by scientists and students when retrieving and managing information from scientific databases; consultation and instruction to solve those problems and needs; and participation in the library’s instructional program. Applicants must have a graduate degree in the biological/life sciences and a master’s degree in library science; experience with teaching, instructional development, and online searching; and an understand­ ing o f research and academic environments. A doctorate in the sciences is preferred. The minimum salary is $30,000. The search will remain open until the position is filled. The Library offers a competitive salary and benefits package. Applicants should submit an application letter and curriculum vitae to: Craig Mulder, The Welch Medical Library, The Johns Hopkins University School o f Medicine, 1900 E. Monument Avenue, Room 101, B altim ore, M D 21205-2113. EOE M /F/H. April 1 9 9 2 /3 0 1 CA TA LO G ER (SPECIAL CO LL EC TIO N S), N orthw estern U niversity Library. Perform s original and copy cataloging o f Special C ollections m onographs, including descriptive and subject cataloging, classification, and authority work, using AACR2, LCSH, DDC 20, and the M ARC bibliographic and authority form ats. Som e authority work w ill be perform ed for the L ibrary o f C ongress’ NA CO program. Supervises the Special C ollections A ssistant for C ataloging w ith Copy. Qualifications: M LS from an ALA-accredited library school; w orking know ledge o f tw o or m ore m odern E uropean languages, preferably including Germ an and a Rom ance language; at least tw o years o f professional cataloging experience preferred, preferably w ith the use o f an auto­ mated system ; fam iliarity w ith the M A RC books and authority form ats; ability to catalog in unfam iliar languages w ith the aid o f a dictionary; broad educational background. Salary range: $25,500 to $31,000. Send application and resum e, including names o f three references to: Judy Lowm an, Personnel Librarian, Northw estern U niversity Library, E vanston, IL 60208-2300. For full consideration, applications should be received by M ay 29, 1992. A n E EO /A A em ployer. E m ploym ent eligibility verification required upon hire. REFERENCE LIBRA RIA N . Position available July 1,1992. Prim ary responsibility: provide general reference services in the social sciences and hum anities. Participate in all reference service activities including desk duty (night and w eekend rotation), autom ated reference services (online database searching, assistance w ith CD-ROM , online catalog, etc.), bibliographic instruction, collection developm ent for reference materials, and preparation o f bibliographies, guides, and other handouts. Q ualifica­ tions required: M LS from an A LA -accredited program ; effective interpersonal and com m unication skills, experience or training in autom ated reference services, biblio­ graphic instruction, and collection developm ent. Qualifications desired: undergradu­ ate or graduate degree in a social science or hum anities field; m icrocom puter skills, especially troubleshooting. R ank and Salary: Librarian I or II w ith a $24,000 minimum. Generous benefits package w hich includes im m ediate tuition w aiver for se lf and dependents. Review o f applications w ill begin M ay 1,1992. Please forw ard resum e and names, addresses, and telephone num bers o f three (3) references to: M elanie H ughes, Adm inistrative A ssociate, H ow ard-Tilton M em orial Library, Tulane U niversity, N ew Orleans, LA 70118. Tulane University is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action employer. CATALOG LIBRARIAN, HEAD OF CATALOGING UNIT, Trinity College Library. Organizes, directs, and evaluates the work o f the Cataloging Unit, currently 1 profes­ sional and 2 paraprofessionals, works with AACR2 and LC classification in OCLC, and in a NOTIS-based automated system, in a CTW Consortium with W esleyan University and Connecticut College. Performs original cataloging in all applicable MARC form at and rare book and special collections cataloging. Organizes database maintenance activities including online authority control. Provides leadership, guidance, instruction, and advanced level work across m any sectors o f collection description and service. Candidates must have an ALA-accredited MLS; minim um o f 5 years experience in OCLC or RLIN cataloging; demonstrated ability to plan workflow and supervise effectively; thorough knowledge o f AACR2, LC classification, and several M ARC formats; ability to combine accuracy w ith efficiency; proven interpersonal skills. Preferred: broad liberal arts background; working knowledge o f two or more European languages; bibliographical knowledge o f additional languages. Salary negotiable dependent upon education and experience; normal starting salary range up to $32,000. W e will begin reviewing applications on A pril 13,1992. Send letter o f application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone num bers o f three professional references to: Stephen Peterson, College Librarian, Trinity College Library, Hartford, CT 06106. Trinity College is an affirma­ tive action, equal opportunity employer. PUBLIC SER VICES LIBRA RIA N . The M onm outh College o f Illinois seeks an innovative, service-oriented librarian to fill the new position o f Public Services 3 0 2 /C&RL News Librarian. Starting date: July 1, 1992. Responsibilities include developm ent o f an inform ation literacy program , reorganization o f circulation and periodicals functions, and reference. M ust be flexible, creative, and possess problem -solving and organiza­ tional skills. E vening and w eekend w ork required. Requirem ents: A LA -M LS; some public services and teaching experience desirable. Com m itm ent to an undergraduate liberal arts college library w hich recognizes the ethnic pluralism o f contem porary society. Salary: $22,000-$25,000 for 12 m onths. C andidates should send a letter o f application including their philosophy o f public services librarianship, resum e, and nam es o f three references to: W illiam B. Julian, D ean o f the College, M onm outh C ollege, M onm outh, IL 61462. Position open until filled. W ill begin review ing applications on A pril 20. SER IALS LIBRA RIA N . Linda H all Library, an independent research library o f science and technology, has an opening for a Serials Librarian. The library, a mem ber o f A R L and IRLA, is in the initial stages o f developing an integrated library system. The serials system w ill be a m ajor com ponent o f the ILS. The Serials Librarian has responsibility for a collection o f 39,000 titles and for the overall operation o f the Serials Division, w hich includes federal docum ents and preservation. This position reports to the Librarian for Processing Services and has a sta ff o f tw o professional and seven support positions. M inim um qualifications: A LA -accredited M aster’s degree, five years’ experience with serials, adm inistrative and supervisory experience, and ability to w ork w ith foreign-language materials. C andidate m ust have know ledge o f a full range o f serials activities, including selection and acquisitions, bibliographic and budgetary control, claim ing, binding, and use o f OCLC. M ust also have the ability to respond flexibly to fluctuating w orkflow and to coordinate a num ber o f diverse activities. Fam iliarity w ith the operation o f an autom ated serials control system is desirable. M inim um salary $28,000. A pplications w ill be review ed until th e position is filled. Please apply in w riting, including a resum e o f education, and relevant experience, and the nam es and addresses o f three references. Send letter o f application to: N ancy Day, Librarian for Processing Services, Linda H all Library, 5109 Cherry Street, K ansas City, M O 64110. A SSISTA N T LIB R A R Y D IR EC TO R , Science E ngineering Library, W ayne State U niversity. R esponsible for supervising assigned areas; reference and database searching; collection developm ent; bibliographic instruction; and assisting the D irec­ tor in overall operation o f the Science and E ngineering Library. M aster’s degree from an A LA -accredited library school. Science background and advanced degree preferred. Salary is based on experience and qualifications. For a full list o f duties and qualifica­ tions w rite to: Judith M arch-A dam s, D irector o f Personnel and Developm ent, 134 Purdy Library, W ayne State U niversity, D etroit, M I 48202. Forw ard resum e to: W ayne State U niversity, A ttention P o stin g # 3 1 3 ,1 0 0 A ntoinette, Room 263, Detroit, M I 48202. Position w ill rem ain open until a suitable candidate is found. W ayne State U niversity is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action em ployer. ASSISTA N T SER IALS L IBR A R IA N in the C arlson Library. The U niversity o f Toledo is a rapidly grow ing state university w ith 25,000 students in 8 colleges offering graduate degrees including the doctorate. The library im plem ented the N O TIS system. T oledo is a dynam ic city w hich provides a wide variety o f cultural, educational, and recreational resources. Duties: create and m aintain local data records on the OCLC U nion L ist Subsystem , m aintain Innovacq com puter files relative to periodical subscriptions and standing orders, assist in binding preparation and processing, and other serial-type duties. Qualifications: M LS from an A LA -accredited school and experience using personal com puters. Prefer experience w ith OCLC U nion List Subsystem , som e technical services background, know ledge o f a m o d e m European language. W ritten, oral, interpersonal com m unication skills w orking w ith faculty, students, staff, and vendors is helpful. F aculty status; tenure-track position; 12-m onth contract; salary is $24,000, i f qualifications are met. C onsideration begins M ay 31, April 1 9 9 2 /3 0 3 1992. Send resume, nam es, addresses, and phone num bers o f three references to: Barbara Shaffer, Chair, Search C om m ittee, C arlson Library, The U niversity o f Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606. The University o f Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirm a­ tive action employer. AR CH IVIST. The A m erican Jew ish H istorical Society, the U nited States’ oldest national ethnic historical society, seeks an archivist for its library located in W altham , Mass., on the campus o f Brandeis University. The Society’s holdings include several hundred archival-m anuscript collections, including the records o f m ajor national Jewish organizations; alm ost 2,000 new spaper and periodical titles; and hundreds o f paintings, posters, and artifacts. Duties: Prim ary responsibility for m aintenance o f rare books, archives, m anuscripts, periodicals, and artifacts; w ill help form ulate collection developm ent policies; select m aterials for accession; prepare reference aids; prepare exhibitions; some reference and cataloging work. M ust w ork closely w ith other library staff. M ust introduce online com puter system s to the library. Requirem ents: ALA-accredited M LS and archivist certification, or significant experience. Com puter literacy required. Experience training students and volunteers preferred. Background in A m erican Jew ish history preferred, w ith graduate degree in A m erican Jewish history highly desirable. R eading know ledge o f H ebrew and Y iddish desirable. Salary: Commensurate w ith experience, plus benefits. Starting date: Open (sum m er 1992 preferred). To apply: Send resum es to: Chair, A rchivist Search Com m ittee, Am erican Jewish H istorical Society, 2 Thornton Road, W altham , M A 02154. The Am erican Jewish H istorical Society is an equal opportunity em ployer and welcom es applications from all qualified individuals. COLLECTION D E VE LO P M EN T M ANAGER. (Search Reopened.) N icholls State University has a challenging position encom passing all aspects o f collection m anage­ ment. R esponsibilities: Create and coordinate collection developm ent program . E valu­ ate and build collection in all form ats to m eet curricular and research needs. A ct as head o f collection developm ent and acquisitions; direct staff; develop and m onitor acquisitions budget and collection developm ent policies and procedures. Required qualifications: A LA -accredited M LS; three to five years progressively responsible collection developm ent experience; budget and planning experience; and understand­ ing o f the scholarly use o f resources. Desired qualifications: subject master's; fam iliar­ ity w ith autom ated acquisitions program s and online vendor services. Salary: $28,000 minimum. State o f L ouisiana Group Benefits. Position open until filled. Send letter o f application, resum e, and nam es and phone num bers o f three references to: Sharon Goad, D irector, E ilender M em orial Library, Nicholls State University, Thibodaux, LA 70310. N icholls State U niversity is an equal education institution, affirm ative action employer. PUBLIC SER VICES L IBR A R IA N II/H I, Shiftm an M edical Library, W ayne State University. R esponsibilities include serials control and reference, database searching, assisting in planning and im plem enting all library instruction program s, faculty liaison in several medical disciplines, and supervision o f the serials/bindery operation. Master’s degree from an A LA -accredited library school required. M inim um o f three years M EDLINE and other database experience preferable. M inim um salary is $30,000 based on experience and qualifications. Send applications and/or nom inations to: Judith M arch-A dam s, D irector o f Personnel and Developm ent, 134 Purdy Library, Wayne State University, D etroit, MI 48202. P osition w ill rem ain open until filled. Wayne State is an equal opportunity, affirm ative action employer. RESEARCH LIBRARIAN. Serve as m em ber o f the central sta ff o f a federally funded project (Office o f Special E ducation Program s, U.S. D epartm ent o f Education) devel­ oped to increase participation o f H istorically B lack C olleges and U niversities and “other m inority institutions” (i.e., those w ith 25% or greater m inority student enroll­ ment) in com peting for research, dem onstrations, and developm ent grants in special 3 0 4 /C&RL News education and related fields. Duties include coordinating the work o f a congressionally m andated Clearinghouse for review s o f research on m inority special education popu­ lations, conducting com puter searches for project staff and participants, and develop­ ing and editing a newsletter describing project goals and activities. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in special education, education, or the social sciences, hold a graduate degree in library science, possess knowledge o f computer search procedures, and have expert fam iliarity w ith social science and education databases. Excellent w riting skills will also be required. Appointm ent is on a yearly basis (subject to continued funding from the Office o f Special Education Programs, U.S. Departm ent o f Education) and is expected to continue to at least Decem ber 1994. The starting salary range is $27,000 to $30,000 (12-m onth basis). Review o f applications will begin on M ay 1, 1992, and will extend until the position is filled. Applications including a curriculum vita, names, addresses, and telephone num bers o f three references should be forw arded to: R eginald Jones, D istinguished Professor and Director, N ational Center for M inority Special Education Research and Outreach, Departm ent o f Psychology, H am pton University, Ham pton, V A 23668; Telephone: (804) 727-5301). DEFINITIVE RESOURCES! Business Titles from K.G. Saurfor 1992... 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Organizations s listening, and writing ability; management, organization, and analyti­cal skills; understanding of and commitment to the principles of affirmative action, equal employment opportunity, and cultural diver­sity; demonstrated skill in supervision, training, and personnel man­agement; at least three to five years’ progressively responsible post- MLS experience in a large library; evidence of professional develop­ment and service. Preferred: supervisory experience of librarians and classified staff in a large ac 286/C&RL News 45,000 maps, and 4,000 microforms. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an equivalent; familiarity with bibliographic resources on Africa; familiarity with African book trade; comprehension of written French; ability to work effectively with a research-oriented faculty and student body; ability to work in a collegial environment; evidence of research orientation and ability to meet university requirements for promotion and tenure. Preferred: professional experience in Afric University Librarian, Cline Library, P.O. Box 6022, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Northern Arizona University is an equal employment oppor­tunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.BUSINESS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, Purdy/Krege Library. Serves as the liaison to the School of Business Administration, Small Business Institute, and Bureau of Business Research; coordinates and implements collection development in the areas of Accounting, Finance and Busines Harvard UniversityHarvard College LibraryLibrarian of the Cabot Science Library/ FAS Science Library CoordinatorReporting to the Librarian of Harvard College, the Librarian is responsible for the planning, developing, and administering of the Godfrey Lowell Cabot Science Library and for the coordination of the programs of the science libraries of the Faculty of Arts and Sciences.The Cabot Science Library, the general science library of the FAS, is a unit of the Harvard College Library, with a staff of 20 FT Development, 134 Purdy Library, Wayne State University, Detroit, Ml 48202. Position will remain open until filled. Wayne State Univer­sity is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.CATALOGER, Assistant Professor (tenure-leading). Cataloging De­partment, starting July 1. Be responsible for original cataloging of print and nonprint monographic materials in assigned subject and lan­guage areas, with emphasis in science materials. Editing non-Library of Congress copy from the OCLC database, including or applied sciences. Desired: Good working knowledge of a second foreign language. $26,000 minimum for a twelve-month contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Apply with full resume plus names and current addresses/telephone numbers of three references by May 15 to: Kent Hendrickson, 106 Love Library, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Lincoln, Nebraska 68588-0410. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.CATALOGING AND AUTHORITIES LIBRARIAN. West Virg April 1992/287 288/C&RL News track faculty, twelve-month appointment. Benefits: TIAA/CREF, statehealth insurance system, major medical, 24 days annual leave.Application Deadline: Screening of applications will begin April 1,1992, and will continue until position is filled. Send letter of application2 copies of resume; and names, addresses, and telephone numbersof 3 references to: Evelyn Kocher, Chair, Cataloger Search Commit­tee, Wise Library, P.O. Box 6069, West Virginia University,Morgantown, WV 26505-6069. West Virginia University i tion Program. Promotes and provides instruction in library use and bibliography, including a formal one-hour course; develops instruc­tional materials; plans, implements, develops, and evaluates pro­grams and services; overseas scheduling of instruction and orienta­tion sessions. Participates in full range of Reference Department activities including reference service, online database searching, and collection development for one or more academic programs. Works some regularly scheduled evenings and weekend Head of ReferenceO'Neill LibraryThe O'Neill Library seeks a creative leader in reference and information ser­vices to manage a department often librarians, five paraprofessionals, a sec­retary and student assistants. Primary responsibilities include planning and developing effective methods of educating and serving users, management of reference, automated research, and development of the reference collec­tion in a heavily used, highly automated environment. Will serve as bibliogra­pher in a designated subj 290/C&RL News plus the names and phone numbers of three references to: Sandy Maxfield, Reference Librarian Search Committee, Carrier Library, James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA 22807. James Madi­son University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.COORDINATOR, REFERENCE/INFORMATION DESK, ASSISTANT PROFESSOR (tenure-leading). Central Reference Services, starting July 1. Daily supervision of the Reference/lnformation Desk, which includes the following: Reference/lnformation Desk duty (including night CURATOR, James Ford Bell Library, University of Minnesota Librar­ies. The James Ford Bell Library is a unique collection of rare books, maps, and manuscripts dealing with the European Expansion from 1400 to 1800. The Library was established in 1953 with the donation of 600 books from the private library of James Ford Bell, founder of the General Mills Company in Minneapolis. Currently, this collection of original material comprises 15,000 rare books, 4,000 manuscripts, and 2,500 maps. The Curator is respons April 1992/291 Director of Library ServicesLa Salle University invites applications for the position of Director of Library Services. Located in the northwest section of Philadelphia, La Salle is a Roman Catholic affiliated Univer­sity offering baccalaureate degrees in Arts, Sciences, Business and pre-professional programs to 3,200 students in the Schools of Arts and Sciences and Business Administration and to 1,600 primarily part-time students in the School of Continuing Studies. An additional 1,200 students (primarily p 292/C&RL News planning. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited school or foreign equiva­lent, and at least three years cataloging experience; extensive knowl­edge of AACR2, OCLC, MARC formats, Dewey classification, LCSH; strong interpersonal and communication skills; some supervisory experience; initiative; flexibility; ability to work in a collegial academic environment. The position is tenure-track with faculty rank. Successful applicant must have or complete a second Master’s degree for tenure and show potential to gain pr architecture, and community planning. Allocates subject-specificfunds, acts as liaison with faculty, students, and staff; conducts serials reviews and collection evaluations; monitors approval plans. As one of three principal bibliographers, participates in formulating collection policies and procedures, defining long-range plans, and supervising and coordinating the work of selectors. In addition to responsibilities related to the main library collection, develops and manages the collection in the College April 1992/293 BOSTON LIBRARY CONSORTIUMExecutive DirectorThe Boston Library Consortium, composed of eleven major academic and research institutions in Massachusetts (Boston College, Boston Public Library, Boston U, Brandeis U, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Northeastern U, State Library of Massachusetts, Tufts U, U of Massachusetts/Amherst, U of Massachusetts/Boston, and Wellesley College), seeks an Executive Director to manage its programs and activities. Linder the direction of the Board of Directors, the Execu mum of three years appropriate professional library experience. Demonstrated subject expertise in architecture or architectural his­tory. Demonstrated public service attitude and demonstrated effec­tiveness to perform reference and collection management work. Effective oral and written communication skills. Supervisory experi­ence. Familiarity with French, German, or Italian. Preferred: familiarity with circulation and automated information retrieval systems. Salary: $29,702, minimum. Salary commensurate wi development preferred. Familiarity with automated library systems, good communication skills, strong service commitment, ability to work with people in cooperative enterprises. Review of applications will begin on May 1,1992, and will continue until position is filled. Send letter of application, copy of transcripts, resume, and names, ad­dresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Joseph T. Mark, Academic Dean, Castleton State College, Castleton, VT 05735. Castleton State College is an equal opp 294/ C&RL News DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICESThe University of OklahomaDuties: Under the direction of the Dean of University Libraries, the Director of Library Technical Services has administrative responsibility for Cataloging, Acquisitions, Serials, and Collection Develop­ment. The Serials Department includes Serials Cataloging and the Current Periodicals/Microforms Room, a public services area. The technical services staff consists of 8 librarians, 28 clerical staff, and 14 FTE student assistants. The incumbent Demonstrated ability to plan and carry out a conservation/preservation program, working with both faculty and library staff in the accomplish­ment thereof. Salary: $34,375, minimum. Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits. For full consideration, submit resume and names/addresses of three references by May 15,1992. Applica­tions will be accepted until position is filled. Send resume to: Ray Foster, Personnel Librarian, Library Personnel Services McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, Coll ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experience in public services. Strong management, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Superior interpersonal communication and writing abilities, combined with flexibility and initiative. Knowledge of Innovative Interfaces integrated library system software and micro­computer applications highly desirable. Salary and Benefits: upper $30s + DOQ, tenure-track, TIAA/CREF, 24 days annual leave. Send letter of application, resume, and three refe April 1992/295 TWO POSITIONSTrinity UniversityTrinity University, San Antonio, Texas, invites applications for two positions. Trinity, with 2,400 undergraduates and 200 graduate students, is strongly committed to excellent in support of the liberal arts and sciences tradition. Presently the library collection has more than 700,000 volumes of books and bound periodicals (compared with 300,000 in 1980), plus sizable holdings of government documents, microforms, and nonprint items. NOTIS was installed in 1991.Head Cataloger. vice positions. Each involves academic professional status, a twelve- the use of the OPAC to field-based clientele; searches CARL and other online databases to locate materials for field-based classes; handles departmental database management; supervises staff; and shares in collection development. Required: online searching experience; familiar­ ity with OPACs; and willingness to travel frequently. Desired: database management and supervisory experience. Field Services/Reference Librarian (.5 in each area): provides reference services to campus and field-based cliente month contract, and a budgeted hiring level of $23,500. Basic requiredqualifications are: an ALA-accredited MLS; excellent oral and writtencommunications skills; and a strong service orientation. More detailedjob descriptions are available upon request. Review of applications willbegin on April 15,1992. The searches will remain open until the positionsare filled. Reference Librarian: provides reference services, includingdocuments, BI, collection development, and online/CD-ROM searching.Responsible for deve 296/C&RL News DIRECTOR OF THE LIBRARYCalifornia State University, HaywardQualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or school of equivalent quality, and five years of significant professional library administrative experience. A record of accomplishment in the administration of library personnel and budgets. Ability to plan development of collections supporting university instruction and research. Experience in supervising, motivating, and evaluating a staff of professional and paraprofessional employees. ences to: Jean D. Collins, University Libraries, Cline Library, P.O. Box 6022, NAU, Flagstaff, AZ 86011. Northern Arizona University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, handi­capped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, half-time position, Medical Center Li­brary, University of California, San Diego Library. Salary range (at half­time): Assistant Librarian : $14,334-$18,348 or Associate Librarian I- IV: $17,526-$20,580. UCSD is an equal opportunity, Libraries. Candidates must have a BS in Biological Sciences and familiarity with medical terminology. Proven writing skills,experience in library or filing systems, and computer skills are a must. Must be detail-oriented, and able to prioritize activities with the flexibility to handle unexpected crises. Pritikin Systems, Inc., offers an excep­tional benefits package, in an environment focused on career growth and personal health. Applicants should send resume and salary requirements to: Patricia Dobbs, Man April 1992/297 requirements. Preferred: at least two years experience in science and technology library or advanced coursework in reference; experience with online database searching and/or bibliographic instruction. Ben­efits: competitive; TIAA/CREF. Salary: $24,000 or higher, depending upon experience. Serving over 25,000 students, the Library provides electronic resources and access tools which complement nationally recognized print collections. Ames supports quality schools and outstanding cultural attractions and was Monitors workflow and oversees activities associated with the various aspects of processing these collections. Participates in the formula­tion, documentation, and implementation of special collections cata­loging policies and procedures. Assists in planning for librarywide services through participation in committees and task forces. Quali­fications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school program. Two or more years of professional cataloging experience in a large academic or research library required; R 298/C&RL News managerial skills. Twelve-month appointment with 20 days vacation, excellent fringe benefits, $23,543-29,004 based upon experience. Review of applications will begin January 25 and continue until position is filled. Send resume and three letters of recommendation to: Debra Johnson, Personnel Office, Shawnee State University, 940 Second Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662-4303. Affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Minorities and physically disabled en­couraged to apply.UNIVERSITY ARCHIVIST. The Iowa Stat completion of an ALA-accredited master’s degree with coursework in archival administration, or appropriate equivalencies. Excellent orga­nization, oral and written communication, and interpersonal skills. Faculty at Iowa State are expected to meet promotion and tenure requirements. Preferred: familiarity with the AMC/MARC format, NOTIS, and microcomputer applications. One or more years of archival experience in an academic or research setting: supervisory experience. Benefits: competitive: TIAA/CREF. Salary LATE AD LISTINGSHEAD, REFERENCE SERVICES. A new position resulting from reorganization in response to a new library building addition and an automated system based on CARL and WLN. Responsibilities: provides creative leadership in the planning, development, and evaluation of the library’s reference programs, services, and reference collection in support of the library's goals. Directs, schedules and evaluates library faculty members assigned to reference, and contributes to the evaluation for faculty assign April 1992/299 of the Library Administrative Council (the senior management group of the University Library). The IS Director participates at the highest levels in planning, and leads in the design and execution of excellent and easy-to-use academic information processing, access, and delivery systems which are linked with university network, other campus informational utilities, and with important external computer bases. The IS Director also serves with senior University computing managers and the Associate Deans for sc 300/C&RL News development. Required: ALA-accredited MLS. Desired: experience with bibliographic instruction, new library technologies, strong interpersonal and communication skills, sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Salary range: $31,404-$47,256; full-time, faculty status. Obtain application package from: Dean of Instruction, Diablo Valley College, 321 Golf Club Rd., Pleasant Hill, CA 94523, or call (510) 685-1230 ext. 1929. Filing deadline: 5 P.M., April 24,1992. Equal opp April 1992/301 CATALOGER (SPECIAL COLLECTIONS), Northwestern University Library. Performs original and copy cataloging of Special Collections monographs, including descriptive and subject cataloging, classification, and authority work, using AACR2, LCSH, DDC 20, and the MARC bibliographic and authority formats. Some authority work will be performed for the Library of Congress’ NACO program. Supervises the Special Collections Assistant for Cataloging with Copy. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; wor 302/C&RL News Librarian. Starting date: July 1, 1992. Responsibilities include development of an information literacy program, reorganization of circulation and periodicals functions, and reference. Must be flexible, creative, and possess problem-solving and organiza­tional skills. Evening and weekend work required. Requirements: ALA-MLS; some public services and teaching experience desirable. Commitment to an undergraduate liberal arts college library which recognizes the ethnic pluralism of contemporary society. Salary April 1992/303 1992. Send resume, names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Barbara Shaffer, Chair, Search Committee, Carlson Library, The University of Toledo, Toledo, OH 43606. The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirma­tive action employer.ARCHIVIST. The American Jewish Historical Society, the United States’ oldest national ethnic historical society, seeks an archivist for its library located in Waltham, Mass., on the campus of Brandeis University. The Society’s holdings include several 304/C&RL News education and related fields. Duties include coordinating the work of a congressionally mandated Clearinghouse for reviews of research on minority special education popu­lations, conducting computer searches for project staff and participants, and develop­ing and editing a newsletter describing project goals and activities. The ideal candidate will have an undergraduate degree in special education, education, or the social sciences, hold a graduate degree in library science, possess knowledge of computer se DEFINITIVE RESOURCES!Business Titles from K.G. 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