ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries 758/ C &RL News THEIISDL EFSSAACD Deadlines: Orders for regular classified advertise­ ments must reach the ACRL office on or before the second of the month preceding publication of the issue (e.g., September 2 for the October issue). Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month. Rates: Classified advertisements are $6.30 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $8.00 for others. Late job notices are $15.25 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $18.00 for others. Organizations submitting ads will be charged according to their membership status. Display ad rates are also available. Guidelines: For ads which list an application deadline, we suggest that date be no sooner than the 20th day of the month in which the notice appears (e.g., October 20 for the October issue). All job announcements should include a salary figure. Job announcements will be edited to exclude discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions. JOBLINE: Call (312) 944-6795 for late-breaking job ads for academic and research library positions. A pre­ recorded summary of positions listed with the service is revised weekly; each Friday a new tape includes all ads received by 1:00 p.m. the previous day. Each listing submitted will be carried on the recording for two weeks. The charge for each two-week listing is $40 for ACRL members and $45 for non-members. Contact: Ted Bales, classified advertising manager, C&RL News Classified Advertising Department, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-2795; (312) 280-2513; fax: (312) 280-7663; ALANET: ALA0306; Bitnet: U38398@UICVM. ALA policy requires that organizations recruiting through ALA publications or placement services comply with ALA anti-discrimination policies. Policy 54.3 states that "ALA is committed to equality of opportunity for all library employees or applicants for employment, regardless of race, color, creed, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, individual life­ style, or national origin." By advertising through ALA ser­ vices, the organization agrees to comply with this policy. Wanted W ANTED TO BUY: Book collections fo r university library empha­ sizing international studies, Asian studies, religion, philosophy, and general education. Mr. Feldman, DRBU L ib ra ry, Box 217, Talmage, CA 95481-0217; (707)462-9178. Conferences COLLECTION ASSESSMENT AND ACQUISITIONS BUDGETS CONFERENCE, Oklahoma City, OK. February 20-21 ‚ 1992. Con­ tact for information: Donald C. Hudson, The U n iv e rs ity o f O kla­ hom a Libraries, Norman, OK 73019, (405) 325-2611. Positions Open ASSISTANT TO THE DEAN & UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, Miami University Libraries. An exciting opportunity exists to w ork closely with the Dean and University Librarian in advancing the mission of the Miami University Libraries, serving a selective institution lo­ cated in Oxford, Ohio, 35 miles north of Cincinnati. The Libraries have an integrated Innovative Interfaces system in place; it will be the foundation of OhioLINK, a planned statewide information sys­ tem designed to link nineteen academic institutions in Ohio. Re­ sponsibilities: Reporting to the Dean and University Librarian, the responsibilities of the Assistant to the Dean will include: assisting in planning and implementing a comprehensive staff development and training program; drafting speeches, reports, memoranda, program analyses, statistical studies, etc. as requested; coordinat­ ing the preparation o f library grant and fund-raising proposals; assisting in library public relation projects; other duties as required. Preferred qualifications: An ALA-accredited MLS degree; broad- based experience in library operations and services; demonstrated ability to write and speak English clearly, concisely, and accurately; demonstrated ability to communicate and work effectively, inde­ pendently, and cooperatively with all elements o f a highly diverse academic community; demonstrated ability to plan and organize projects, to prioritize and reprioritize assignments as necessary, and to produce results in a persuasive and timely manner; evidence of initiative, good judgment, candor, flexibility, and a sense of proportion and the practical. Desirable: working knowledge of statistics and budgetary process and familiarity with database management and spreadsheet tools; understanding of teaching and research in a university setting and the operations o f academic libraries, or demonstrated interest in obtaining such understanding. The Miami University Libraries contain over 1.5 million volumes, have extensive collections of government documents and micro­ forms, and receive over 12,000 serials. They serve 850 teaching and research faculty, 16,000 undergraduates and 1,000 graduate students. The libraries have 32 professional librarians and 55 support staff and belong to OCLC and CRL. Benefits include Blue LIBRARY DIRECTOR - The Florida Mental Health Institute (FMHI) at the Univ. of South Florida (USF) has a faculty position for the Director of its Research Library. The position requires an ALA accredited master’s degree and a minimum of one year’s profession­ al mental health research/refer­ ence experience. Familiarity with OCLC & N0TIS systems, on-line searching, CD-ROM products and/or other automated services prefer­ red. Appointment at the assistant level. 12 month salary in the low $20’s. Available Jan., 1992. Send letter of application, vita, names of three references by Dec. 31, 1991, to Cynthia J. Stark, Asst. Dean, FMHI, Univ. of South FL, 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.‚ Tampa, FL 33612-3899. According to Florida law, applications and meetings regarding the same are open to the public. THE UNIV. OF SO. FL IS AH EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/ AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. December1991 /759 Cross/Blue Shield, major medical, disability, dental, and term life insurance, all paid by the University. Public employees retirement system. Minimum salary $25,000, negotiable, depending upon experience and qualifications. Submit letter of application, resume, and names, telephone numbers, and addresses of three profes­ sional references to Judith A. Sessions, Dean and University Librarian, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio 45056. Applications received by December 15,1991 ‚ will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. Miami University in an equal opportunity employer actively seeking minority applicants. CATALOGER, Full-Time. The Library of Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (Fermilab) currently has this professional opportunity. Under the direction of the Library Administrator, the selected candidate will catalog Fermilab-specific materials, as well as items received from other laboratories and publishers, into MARC records on the Data Research Associates library automation system. Responsibilities will also include assigning LC subject headings and classification using the LC scheme; documenting procedures; and some staff training. The individual will be able to coordinate and implement an authority control project. Requirements include a bachelor's degree, along with an ALA-accredited MLS degree, and two years’ experience with original cataloging of materials into an online library system using AACR2 and LC rule interpretations. Also expected are a familiarity with OCLC and Dialog and a willingness and ability to learn aspects of computing, data processing, and image handling technology (CD-ROM and others) as applied to the delivery of Library Services in a highly technical environment. The GTU Library The Graduate Theological Union Library, serving one o f the nation’ s leading theological consortia, has reopened its search for Head o f Cataloging. This position is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the Library’ s implementation o f its online catalog. Responsibilities include: administration o f operations within the Cataloging Section; supervision o f 1 professional and 2 paraprofessionals; formation & implementation o f cataloging p olicy; original and com plex cataloging in all formats. Requires: A L A accredited M LS; 5 years library experience including cataloging and supervision, one foreign language; expertise with RLIN (or other bibliographic utilitiy), M A R C , A A C R 2, LCRI, LCSH, LC classification; excellent verbal and written communication skills. Relevant subject masters and European languages preferred. Salary: $28,000+ commensurate with experience. Excellent benefits package. EOE. W om en and minorities are encouraged to apply. Forward resume and names o f 3 references by F eb ru a ry 1 ,1 9 9 2 to: H ead o f Technical Services G T U L ib ra ry 2400 R idge R o a d B erkeley, C A 94709 individual must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with library and computer staff via well-organized, properly written (e.g., good spelling) English documents. Located 35 miles west of Chicago in Batavia, Illinois, Fermilab is operated by the Universities Research Association, Inc. for the U.S. Department of Energy and is engaged in the study of high-energy physics with participation from researchers worldwide. The laboratory provides a nonsmoking work environment and an excellent benefits package including 24 days' vacation per year. Annual salary range is $28,000-$38,000. Qualified individuals should send a resume to: Joy Thomas, Jr. Personnel Administrator, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, P.O. Box 500, Batavia, IL 60510. An equal opportunity employer. DEAN, UNIVERSITY LIBRARY. California State University, Northridge is located 25 miles northwest of central Los Angeles. The Library is the major library resource in the San Fernando Valley, with a budget of approximately $6 million and a collection of over S a la ry g uid e Listed below are the latest minimum starting figures recommended by state library associations and the North Carolina State Library for Professional library posts in these states. These recommendations are intended for govern­ mental agencies that employ librarians. The recommenda­ tions are advisory only, and ALA has not adopted recommen­ dations for minimum salaries. For information on librarian salaries, job seekers and employers should consider these recommended minimums, as well as other salary surveys (such as the survey in the October 15,1989, issue of Library Journal, the ALA Survey of Librarian Salaries, the annual ARL Salary Survey, or the annual CUPA Administrative Compensation Survey) when evaluating professional vacan­ cies. For more information, contact the ALA Office for Library Personnel Resources. Connecticut $28,900 Delaware $22,500+ 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 $20,000 Wisconsin $25,830 ‘ Rather than establish one statewide salary minimum, some state associations have adopted a formula based on such variables as comparable salaries for public school teachers in each community or the grade level of a profes­ sional librarian post. In these cases, you may wish to contact the state association for minimum salary information. +Salary minimums for public librarians only. 760/C&RLNews UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN Appalachian State University We seek a leader with vision and energy, Appalachian State University is located in Boone, North Carolina, ayear-round recreation area in the Blue Ridge Mountains. One of 16 constituent institutions of The University of North Carolina System, Appalachian is aselective university offering 130 undergraduate and 60 graduate majors to over 11,000 students. The Library’s collection of 500,000 books, 4,100 subscriptions, and 1,000,000 microforms is the major information center in western North Carolina. Automated with an LS/2000 integrated library system since 1988, the Library is a member of the Western North Carolina Library Network, aconsortium of three university libraries. Responsibilities include: Leadership of the library faculty and staff; building strong academic and community relationships; long-range planning with library, university, and consortium personnel budget management and fund-raising. The successful candidate must have: an ALA-accredited MLS, with an additional graduate degree, doctorate preferred; substantial library administrative experience; effective communication and interpersonal skills; experience with fiscal management; commitment to innovative technology; and a record of professional achievement. The University Librarian serves on the Academic Council and reports to the Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. The position offers a minimum salary of $54,000 for a twelve-month contract at the rank of associate or full professor, depending upon qualifications. The successful candidate will be eligible to earn tenure but serves in the capacity of University Librarian at the pleasure of the University Administration. Applicants should submit a letter of application, a resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to be received by January 22,1992. No nominations accepted. Official transcripts will be required before hiring. Appalachian State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Apply to: M yrna McCallister Chair, U niversity Librarian Search Committee c/o Office o f Academ ic A ffairs 207 A dm inistratio n Building A ppalachian State U niversity Boone, North Carolina 28608 (704)262-2772 1,000,000 volumes accessible through GEAC, and employs ap­ proximately 30 Librarians, 70 staff, and 300 students. A major expansion, including an automated storage/retrieval system, was completed in summer 1991. A small branch Library has been established at the off-campus center in Ventura. The Dean is the chief administrative officer for the University Library and reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. The Dean provides leadership in developing librarians and staff, and plans and establishes goals and priorities for development of collections in support of instruction and research. The Dean is responsible for financial and human resources, the quality of public service, development of systematic approaches to library operations, appli­ cation of computer and other technologies, and for physical facili­ ties. Qualifications include a graduate degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school or a school of equivalent quality. Five years of significant professional library administrative experi­ ence, preferably in a four-year college or university. A doctoral degree in library science or a closely related field may be substituted for two years of experience. Qualifications for a faculty appointment, at advanced rank, within one of the Departments in the Library. Knowledge of major library automated systems. Ability to manage personnel in a collective bargaining and shared governance envi­ ronment. Current knowledge of academic libraries and their orga­ nization, library and information science, and management prin­ ciples. Especially important is the ability to respond to the increas­ ing ethnic diversity and international character of the University and in promoting educational equity. Salary: The recruitment range is $5,705-6,960 per month; however, the actual salary is negotiable. This is a twelve-month position. Effective date of appointment: Position available on or about July 1, 1992. Applications: Candi­ dates must submit a letter of application, current resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references postmarked no later than January 17,1992, to: Snowdy Dodson, Chair, Dean, University Library Search and Screen Com­ mittee, Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs (ACAF), C a lifo rn ia State U n iversity, N o rthridge, 18111 Nordhoff Street; Northridge, CA 91330. An equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, Sections 503 and 504 employer. December 1991/761 DIRECTOR Idaho S tate U niversity Idaho State University, a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is seeking applications for the position of Director, Idaho Health Sciences Library. The Idaho Health Sciences Library is a new university initiative which is being implemented to serve the academic needs of the university’s faculty and students in the allied health sciences, pharmacology, family practice medical residency, and in the life sciences as well as the information needs of Idaho’s regional medical community. Under the general direction of the University Librarian, the Director will be responsible for the establishment and ongoing development of the Idaho Health Sciences Library and all aspects of its administration and management. The Health Sciences Library will be located within the university library with its technical services functions being integrated within the university library’s program, freeing the Health Sciences Library staff to focus upon providing public services to both the university and regional medical communities. The Director will report directly to the University Librarian and will be a member of the University Librarian’s Administrative Council. The Directorwill supervise a staff of one professional, one paraprofessional, and student workers. Qualifications include an MLS from a program accredited by the ALA; strong oral and written communication skills; demonstrated ability to work with a diverse community. Three to five years of professional experience, preferably in both hospital and academic libraries, and demonstrated ability to supervise and manage the work of a library unit required. Certification as a medical librarian and an advanced degree in Life or Health Sciences desired but not required. Idaho State University is located in Pocatello, the state’s second largest city. Within easy driving distance are found many of the nation’s finest summer and winter recreational areas, including Yellowstone National Park, Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and Sun Valley, Idaho. This position will be available after January 1992. Applications should include a letter of interest, a resume, and the names and addresses of five professional references. Review of applications will begin mid-January 1992, and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. Salary: $38,000 minimum, depending upon qualifications and experience. Twelve-month appointment with 24 days of vacation a year; TIAA/CREF or VALIC; medical and dental insurance. Complete application packages should be forwarded to: Clifton H. Jones c/o Personnel Department Idaho State University Box 8107 Pocatello, Idaho 83209-8107 ENGINEERING LIBRARIAN. Subject responsibility for Engineer­ ing, Systems Science, Computer Science, and Mathematics. Du­ ties include reference, bibliographic instruction, faculty liaison, online searching, and collection development. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited institution. Undergraduate degree or equiva­ lent in math, engineering, or one of the physical sciences. Two years of professional reference service in an academic or technical library. Familiarity with online searching and microcomputer appli­ cations. (Note: Professional library experience may be waived in lieu of Graduate Degree in subject specialty.) Salary/rank: Assis­ tant Professor (min. $30,000/yr.) dependent on qualifications and experience. Tenure-track 1.0 FTE. 12-month contract. Excellent benefits. Contact: Joe Kohut, Science Librarian, Branford P. Millar Library, P.O. Box 1151, Portland State University, Portland, OR 97207. Phone: (503) 725-4708. Fax: (503) 725-4524. The Search Committee will begin reviewing applications after December 15, 1991; applicants are advised to submit applications in advance of this date. Portland State University ia an equal opportunity, a ffirm a tive action em ployer. HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT, Gelman Library, The George Washington University. Appointment salary minimum: $35,000 (negotiable, based on qualifications and experience). Responsibilities: Provides leadership for department responsible for acquisition of monographs, serials, nonprint materials, govern­ ment documents using NOTIS acquisitions system and for public periodicals room; manages acquisitions budget of $1.7 million; selects and monitors vendors, including approval plan and sub­ scriptions; provides accurate reports on acquisitions activity and status of acquisitions budget; represents acquisitions department on library-wide committees; participates in collegial decision-mak- ing process; represents Gelman Library at consortium meetings 762/C&RL News TWO POSITIONS Virginia Commonwealth University VCU is a publicly supported urban, research university in Richmond, Virginia, serving 20,000 students on the academic campus and at the Medical College of Virginia. The library uses NOTIS, Faxon SC-10 for 13,000 active serials, OCLC, Banyan Vines LAN. The library has 950,000 volumes with a$2.7 million materials budget. Both positions require ALA-accredited MLS. Strong service orientation; excellent oral and written communication skills; positive interpersonal relations; initiative and creativity; ability to meet require­ ments for faculty advancement, including professional service and publication, are preferred. Head, Acquisition Services Department. Provides dynamic and innovative leadershipfor department of 1 librarian, 20 classified staff, students. Administers preorder searching, ordering, receiving, and claiming for monographs, serials, and other library materials on academic and medical campuses, and manages access to current periodicals and microforms at two service desks. Reports to the Associate Director for Library Collections and Access Services. Prefer successful managerial and supervisory experience; substantive experience with acquisitions, serials control, and publishing; awareness of trends in electronic publishing; experience with an automated acquisitions system. $30,000 minimum. Systems Librarian, Automation Services Department. Designs and implements automated systems. Conducts staff training, particularly for microcomputers. Evaluates hardware and software, develops programs and reports, administers LANs, develops microcomputer services for NOTIS. Directs the work of programmer and technician and works on NOTIS-related projects. Reports to the Head of Automation Services. Prefer excellent training skills; extensive knowledge of MS-DOS; experience with microcom­ puter software and high-level languages, LANS, telecommunications, and integrated library systems; familiarity with MARC and OCLC; awareness of library applications of computer technology. $28,000 minimum. Review of applications will begin January 6, and continue until position is filled. Submit resume and the names and phone numbers for three current references to: John Duke Interim A ssociate Director fo r Library C olle ctio ns and A ccess Services U n iversity Library Services V irg inia C om m onw ealth U niversity VCU Box 2033 Richm ond, VA 23284-2033 Complete job descriptions and qualifications available upon request. Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Minorities and women are encouraged to apply. Experience working in a culturally diverse environment highly preferred. and participates in consortium committees; represents Gelman Library at professional meetings. Management duties: supervises department of 29 classified staff and one professional; develops policies and procedures; matches staffing to workflow require­ ments. Qualifications required: ALA-accredited MLS, acquisitions experience in academic or research library, supervisory experi­ ence, several years experience with automated acquisitions sys­ tem, demonstrated ability to work effectively in non-hierarchical organization; demonstrated communication skills. Preferred: expe­ rience with NOTIS; reading knowledge of foreign language; course work in social sciences. Deadline: review of applications begins January 15,1992, and continues until the position is filled. Please send current resume and names of three references to: Andrea Stewart, Executive Associate, Gelman Library, The G eorge W ash­ in g to n U n ive rsity, Washington, DC 20052. GWU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer which actively seeks and encourages applications from minority candidates. HEAD OF ACCESS SERVICES. The University of Texas Health Sciences Center at San Antonio seeks a creative and dynamic, sen/ice-oriented librarian to lead access support services of circu­ lation, stack maintenance, and photoduplication in the Briscoe Library. Major responsibilities include planning the integration of print and audiovisual circulation services, managing the newly merged staff of circulation services and stack maintenance ser­ vices, communicating to faculty, staff, and students the access services policies, and effectively utilizing the strengths of the LIS automated library system for circulation, reserves, and collection December 1991/ 763 DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES maintenance. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Administra­ tion, the Head of Access Services will supervise a staff of twenty employees. The Briscoe Library, one of the nation’s busiest medical libraries, serves the five schools of the Health Science Center as well as health care professionals in Bexar County and South Texas. San Antonio is located in the historic and scenic hill country of Texas and has diverse educational and cultural opportunities. Require­ ments include an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library sci­ ence; a minimum of four years of post MLS library experience and applicable management/supervisory experience and/or applicable experience in an access services-related environment; strong public service orientation; and superior interpersonal and commu­ nication skills. Health science library experience and/or a science background is not required. Salary range is $28,000-$34,000 depending on level of appointment. Review of applications will begin January 1 ‚ 1992, and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at ALA Midwinter in San Antonio. Send letter of application, resume, and names of three professional references to: Office of Human Resources, The University of Texas Health Scie nce Center at San An tonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX 78284-7972. UTHSCSA is an equal oppor­ tunity, affirmative action employer. HEAD, ASIAN LIBRARY. Reporting to the Director of Area Studies, the incumbent is responsible for the administration of the Asian Library. This includes: the supervision of acquisition and cataloging of books and serials in Chinese, Japanese, and Korean; adminis­ tration of the materials budget and operations budget; provision of reference service to students and faculty engaged in research in the area; carrying out other administrative tasks such as grant-writing, supervision of circulation activities, student workers, and other duties as required. The incumbent is also responsible for the general direction of the South and West Asian collection, which is administered by the South and West Asian Librarian. Department: The Asian Library is part of the Library’s Area Studies Unit and part of the General Services Faculty. The Asian Library consists of the East Asian Division and the South and West Asian Division. The staff comprises 4 FTE librarians, 5.75 FTE support staff, and student workers. The Asian collection contains over 260,000 volumes, includ­ ing Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Indie, Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, and Indonesian. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or an equivalent; working knowledge of Chinese or Japanese; three years' experience in an East Asian studies research library; demonstrated English-language communication skills; ability to work effectively with a research-oriented faculty and student body; ability to work in a collegial environment; administrative experience; ability to meet university requirements for promotion and tenure. Preferred: advanced degree or strong academic background in Asian studies: working knowledge of a second East Asian language (Chi­ nese, Japanese, Korean); experience in East Asian collection devel­ opment; experience in administering an Asian Studies Library. Salary & Rank: Salary $35,000 upward, depending on qualifications, expe­ rience, and appointment rank. Appointment at Associate or Full Professor. Librarians are faculty and must demonstrate excellence in librarianship, research, publication, and university/professional/com­ munity service in order to meet university standards for tenure and promotion. Application: Send letter of application and complete resume with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of five references to: Allen G. Dries, Library Personnel Manager, University of Illinois Library (U-C), 1408 West Gregory Drive, Urbana, IL 61801. Phone (217) 333-5494. Deadline: February 1 ‚ 1992. The University of Illinois is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. 764/ C&RL News FOUR LIBRARY POSITIONS State University of New York at Binghamton The Libraries invite applications and nominations for four librarian faculty positions. The library system is composed of the Glenn G. Bartle Library, serving the social sciences and humanities and housing the centralized technical services operation, the Science Library, the Fine Arts Library, and three residential college libraries. The University is a member of RLG. Qualifications include ALA-accredited MLS, effective interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and strong commitment to service and professional development. Second advanced degree desirable. Excellentfringes including TIAA/CREF. Screening begins December 15 and will continue until filled. Head of Cataloging Services Senior Assistant or Associate Librarian. Using NOTIS, OCLC, and RLIN, the Cataloging Services Unit, which includes the Database Maintenance/Authorities and Book Preparation sections, is responsible for copy, adjusted, and original cataloging for materials in all MARC formats. Reporting to the Assistant Director for Technical Services, responsibilities for this position include supervising a staff of 11 FTE of which 4.5 are faculty; overall management and coordination of the Cataloging Services Unit; planning; development of policies, procedures and standards; maintaining the integrity of the database; coordinating activities with other units. Required: demonstrated successful supervisory experience in an academic or research library; substantial original cataloging experience including various Western European lan­ guages, USMARC bib and authorities formats, LC classification, LCSH, AACR2, and authority control in academicor research library; extensive experience with a major bibliographic utility (preferably RLIN) and an automated system including an online catalog (preferably NOTIS). Familiarity with two or more Western European languages preferred. Salary minimum $35,000. Assistant Head of Cataloging Services Senior Assistant Librarian. Reporting to the Head of Cataloging Services, position is responsible for coordinating and supervising the copy cataloging operations, a staff of 8.4 FTE. Serves as resource person for the utilization of RLIN, OCLC, and NOTIS as they relate to copy cataloging and bibliographic (continued on following page) HEAD OF CATALOGING, Nimitz Library, U.S. Naval Academy, a medium-sized academic library with fifty-one staff positions. Man­ ages a department of two professionals and six support staff engaged in original cataloging, database maintenance, authority work, and materials processing. Catalogs complex and original materials, solves cataloging problems, and establishes policies and procedures. Member of Library’s Administrative Group. Required Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program, or its equiva­ lent in training and experience; at least two years of cataloging experience; expertise with MARC formats, familiarity with OCLC or other bibliographic utilities, and with local automated systems; thor­ ough and current knowledge of authority control, AACR2, and LC classification; ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; energy, flexibility, creativity, and ability to work effectively in a complex and dynamic organization. Preferred: Increasingly respon­ sible experience, including supervisory experience, in an academic library cataloging department; knowledge of foreign languages. Envi­ ronment: The Naval Academy, located in beautiful Annapolis, 30 miles from Washington and 25 from Baltimore, is the undergraduate college of the U.S. Navy. It offers a core curriculum and 18 major fields to 4500 undergraduate men and women; half the faculty of 650 are civilians, almost all of whom hold the Ph.D. Salary Range: $37,294-$48,481. Review of applications will begin January 20,1992, and will continue until the position is filled. Send application letter, resume (or SF 171), and names, addresses, and phone numbers of 3 references to: Richard Hume Werking, Librarian and Associate Dean, Nimitz Library, U.S. Naval Academy, Annapolis, MD 21402. AA/EEO employer. HEAD OF INTERLIBRARY LOAN. The University of Arkansas is seeking a dynamic and energetic public service librarian to manage an active OCLC-based interlibrary loan department. Reporting to the Head of Public Services, the Head of Interlibrary Loan is responsible for the personnel management of eight FTE employ­ ees; coordination of borrowing and lending activities with state, regional, and national networks and cooperatives as well as with branch libraries; assistance with planning and implementation of an integrated automated system; and control of deposit accounts with various institutions. Position requires an ALA-accredited MLS, excellent communication skills, ability to work effectively with colleagues, and a diverse clientele, relevant academic library experience, substantial experience with OCLC/ILL Subsystem and other document delivery resources, demonstrated successful su­ pervisory experience, and a knowledge of technologies related to document access.Salary and rank will depend upon qualifications; range is $21,000 to $24,000. Twelve-month, tenure-track, TIAA/ CREF, twenty-two days' annual leave, tuition, and other benefits. The University of Arkansas is a land-grant university and the major academic research institution in the state, offering a full range of un d e rg ra d u a te , g ra d u a te , and p ro fe s s io n a l o p p o rtu n itie s. Fayetteville (population 42,000) offers many recreational and cultural opportunities associated with natural beauty and a univer­ sity community. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current references to: John A. Harrison, Director of Libraries, U n ive rsity o f Arkansa s, Fayetteville, AR 72701-1201. Applications will be accepted until December 1991/765 control. Required: demonstrated successful cataloging and supervisory experience in an academic or research library; experience with a major bibliographic utility (preferably RUN) and an automated system including an online catalog (preferably NOTIS). Familiarity with two or more Western European languages preferred. Salary minimum $30,000. Reference Librarian/Women’s Studies Bibliographer Assistant or Senior Assistant Librarian. Responsibilities include reference services, information education activities, and collection development and management for Women’s Studies, an interdisci­ plinary undergraduate program. Required: Bachelor’s and/or master’s degree in subject area relevant to women’s issues or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in database searching; willingness to work flexible schedule including evening/weekend hours. Academic library experience and working knowledge of library automated systems preferred. Salary minimum $25,000. Science Reference Librarian/Physical Sciences Bibliographer Assistant or Senior Assistant Librarian. Responsibilities include reference services and collection development and management for Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics. Required: Bachelor's and/or master’s degree in a physical science or related subject area or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in database searching. Academic library experience and working knowledge of library automated systems preferred. Salary minimum $25,000. Send cover letter, current resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Mary Ann Sincavage Assistant to the Director o f Libraries fo r Personnel Adm inistration Glenn G. Bartle Library P.O. Box 6012 State University of New York at Binghamton Binghamton, New York 13902-6012 The State University of New York at Binghamton is strongly committed to affirmative action. We offer access to sen/ices and recruit students and employees without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or national origin. position is filled. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States. HEAD LIBRARIAN/DIRECTOR. Kentucky Wesleyan College, a small, selective church-related liberal arts college, seeks candi­ dates for the position of Head Librarian/Director of the Library Learning Center, who is responsible for overall administration of the library, with active participation in bibliographic instruction and reference service. Starting date is July 1 ‚ 1992, or earlier. The appointment, at the assistant or associate professorial level will be a twelve-month, tenure-track appointment, with excellent fringe benefits. Salary: Mid-$20s to mid-$30s. Candidates should have a minimum of four years of college library experience, including some administrative duties and an understanding of contemporary library technology. They must hold a master’s degree in library science from an ALA-accredited library school. Candidates are requested to forward their resumes, transcripts, and three letters of reference to: Ray Purdom, Academic Dean, Ke ntucky Wesleyan College, Owensboro, KY, 42302-1039. Review of applications begins January 30, 1992. EOE LIBRARIAN. Hollins College is seeking a Librarian to supervise the operations of a primarily undergraduate college library with ar­ chives, special collections, A-V, and music library. The Librarian will lead the library in the process of automation. MS in LS/ALA with varied experience in library services is required. Hollins College is primarily an undergraduate liberal arts college for women with graduate programs in English/creative writing, psychology, and liberal studies. The position is available on July 1 ‚ 1992. Interviews will continue until the position is filled. Applications with CV and 3 references may be sent to Bridget Puzon, Chair of Library Search, P.O. Box 9706, Hollins College, Roanoke, VA 24020. Hollins College is an equal opportunity employer. LIBRARY GRADUATE ASSISTANTS FOR 1992 ACADEMIC YEAR. Mankato State University Library is seeking individuals who possess either an MLS or MA in Library Science and who wish to work on a subject master's degree while gaining valuable profes­ sional experience in an academic library. MSU offers master’s degrees in over 60 academic disciplines. Graduate assistantships are internships in the discipline—in this case, two disciplines— library science and the subject discipline of your choice. Graduate assis­ tants supervise student workers and perform other professional services in the public and technical services of the Library. Public service positions include reference, government publications, on­ line database searching, interlibrary loan, educational resource center, media production, circulation, maps, periodicals, and biblio­ graphic instruction. Positions in the technical services include acquisitions, cataloging, and library research. Successful candi­ dates must show evidence of demonstrable working experience in one of the areas listed. A full assistantship averages 20 hours of work and pays at least $163 per week for 34 weeks of the academic year. Eleven-month assistanships are also available with additional compensation. Additionally, graduate assistants qualify for in-state tuition and for at least one-half tuition remission of 6 to 12 graduate credits per quarter during the academic year. Mankato State University Library, a dynamic information center for 16,000 stu- 766/C&RL News ASSOCIATE DEAN FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES Louisiana State University and A&M College Provides creative leadership in planning, developing, and administering the technical services division of the LSU Libraries. Participates in overall library management and reports to the dean of libraries. The division is composed of 3 departments: acquisitions, cataloging, and serials. Represents the library to state, regional, and national library communities. Works closely with rest of Dean’s Council (associate dean for public services, assistant to the dean for automation and systems, assistant dean for special collections, assistant dean for collection development, assistant to the dean for administrative services). This is a tenure-track, library faculty appointment; the successful candidate will be expected to meet library tenure and promotion requirements. Technical Services includes 56 FTE. LSU is a member of SOLI NET, ASERL, and ARL. The integrated online catalog is NOTIS. LSU is working with the Board of Regents in the creation of a statewide online network. Required Qualifications: MLS for ALA-accredited program; minimum of eight years post-MLS administrative experience in an academic/research library; demonstrated ability to plan for dynamic and creative uses of library resources; understanding of national standards in bibliographic controls; familiarity with trends in academic librarianship; experience with automated technologies; good analytical, creative, and organizational skills; ability to communicate and coordinate activities with other library divisions and departments; record of professional activities and publications. Preferred Qualifications: demonstrated knowledge and understanding of at least 2 of the following areas: acquisitions, cataloging, collection management, serials systems; sensitivity to information needs in a university community;capacity to assume responsibility for wider administrative duties as requested; ability to view issues from a broad, library-wide perspective and to function collegially in a team environment. Salary negotiable from $50,000. Appointment at rank of assistant/associate librarian (assistant/ associate professor). Applications received by January 6 , 1992, will receive preferred consideration; position open until filled. Applicants should submit a letter of application that details their philosophy of administration and technical services, a complete resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone, and FAX numbers of 3-5 references to: Jennifer Cargill Dean o f Libraries Louisiana State U niversity and A&M College 295 M iddleton Library Baton Rouge, LA 70803-3300 LSU is an AA/EEO institution. dents and area users, has a staff of 25 librarians, 24 classified staff, 20 graduate assistants, and over 150 student workers. Memorial Library is home of the PALS total library system, a nationally known integrated library system featuring an online catalog, a circulation system, an interlibrary loan module, a serials control system, an acquisition system, and external files such as ERIC, which are available online. A letter of application outlining your experiences in an academic library, your resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three current references should be sent to: Thomas M. Peischl, Dean of the Library, M ankato State U n ive rsity, MSU Box 19 ‚ P.O. Box 8400, Mankato, MN 56002-8400; telephone (507)389- 5953. Applications from minorities are encouraged; Mankato State University is an equal opportunity university and employer. LIBRARY SCIENCE FACULTY POSITIONS, Wayne State Univer­ sity. The Wayne State University Library Science Program is recruiting for four full-time, tenure-track faculty members at the rank of Assistant Professor, Assistant/Associate Professor, and Profes­ sor, to begin Fall 1992. Qualifications include: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited library school, or equivalent degree. Ph-D, or the equivalent (ABD considered for appointment as Instructor). Proven teaching skills, research record and publication record appropriate to faculty rank. Wayne State University is a major urban research institution in the attractive cultural center of Detroit on a beautiful campus with over 34,000 students. The Library Science Program has a graduate student enrollment of over 400. Excellent fringe benefits. Salaries competitive. Applications or nominations re­ ceived by January 1 ‚ 1992, will receive first consideration. Positions will remain open until filled. Applications should include a current, signed resume with the names and addresses of at least three (3) references. Inquiries for full information and applications should be addressed to: Phyllis J. Van Orden, Professor and Chair, Search Committee, W ayne State U n ive rsity, Library Science Program, 106 Kresge Library, Detroit, Ml 48202, (313) 577-1825. Wayne State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action em­ ployer. MICROCOMPUTER SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio seeks a skilled and service-oriented librarian to serve as Microcomputer Systems Librarian with responsibility for providing technical support for a CD PLUS Novell network to be implemented in 1992 and to serve as the December 1991/767 UNIVERSITY LIBRARY DIRECTOR San Jose State University Responsibilities: The Library Director is responsible for the effective governance of the SJSU Library, including the quality of its services, collections, and staff. The Director administers a library of 31 professional librarians and 61 paraprofessional staff in two separate buildings, with an addition currently in the planning stages. The Library serves over 30,000 students and more than 2,000 faculty members. The Director is also responsible for the Instructional Resources Center with a staff of over 28 professionals and technicians, which provides instructional development services and media support for the entire University. In addition to creating strong community ties and pursuing external funding, the Director is also responsible for developing and maintaining electronic links between the Library and the rest of the campus, the California State University, and beyond. The Director will be expected to stay abreast of the changing nature of libraries in higher education. Qualifications: Required: Master’s degree in Library Science from an ALA-accredited program (an earned doctorate in a subject area is desirable); minimum of 5 years' experience in academic library positions of increasing responsibility; demonstrable experience in working with automated systems, telecommunications, and media programs; awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population and astrong commitment to educational equity (proven effectiveness in working with community leaders in a multicultural community is desirable); scholarly, professional, or creative achievement; demonstrated interpersonal oral and written communication skills with faculty, students, and staff; ability to work well in a system of shared academic governance; proven administrative experience, including academic planning and development, personnel, and fiscal management, with experience in building planning highly desirable; experience in developing and assessing library programs. Located near San Francisco Bay, San Jose State is the oldest public institution of higher learning in Californiaand one of the twenty institutions comprising the California State University. It offers over 160 baccalaureate, master’s, certificate, and credential programs distributed throughout eight different colleges. Appointment:The date of appointment will be July 1 ‚ 1992, or as close to that date as possible, Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience, The Library Director serves at the pleasure of the President. Application: The candidate should send a letter of application, academic resume, and the names and phone numbers of five references, postmarked no later than January 15,1992, to: John K. Crane, Chair Search Committee fo r the University Library Director c/o Office of the Academic Vice President San Jose State University One W ashington Square San Jose, California 95192-0020 An equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX employer. administrator of various Library microcomputer networks including staff and public LANS. Reporting to the Associate Director for Systems, the Microcomputer Systems Librarian should possess technical expertise in computer hardware and software, electronic mail systems, system administration and management. The highly automated Briscoe Library serves the five schools of the Health Science Center as well as health care professionals in Bexar County and South Texas and is located in the scenic hill country area of the state. Requirements include an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science; experience with microcomputers and networks such as Novell and Appleshare; and good interpersonal and communication skills. Salary range is $25,000-$32,000 de­ pending on level of appointment. Review of applications will begin January 1, 1992 and will continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be conducted at ALA Midwinter in San Antonio. Send letter of application, resume, and names of three professional references to : Office of Human Resources,The University o f Texas Health Science Center at San An tonio, 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX,78284-7972. UTHSCSA is an equal opportunity, affir­ mative action employer. 768/C&RL News DIRECTOR OF ACCESS SERVICES Bowling Green State University Provides leadership and supervision for Access Services which includes the Cataloging, Circulation, and Duplicating and Processing departments of the University Libraries. Project co-director for installation and management of Innovative Interfaces local system, a component of OhioLINK (statewide library system). As a member of the LLR management team, recommends policies, develops goals and objectives, and advises the Dean on matters relative to Access Services. Environment: BGSU Libraries and Learning Resources holds 1.5 million volumes at a Ph.D.-granting university of 16,000 undergradu­ ate and 2,500 graduate students. The Library is a campus leader in efforts to promote aculturally diverse environment through programs, exhibits, and the appointment of a multicultural services librarian. The Library is part of an emerging, state-wide, online catalog and materials-sharing network. Short commute to/from Toledo. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; at least 5 years' successful, professional library experience; excellent organizational and communication skills; strong knowledge of automated applica­ tions in technical services; evidence of commitment to research and publication. Preferred: progressively increasing administrative responsibility in an academic library setting; recent experience with the implementation of an integrated online system. Conditions of Employment: Salary competitive and commensurate with experience; minimum $40,000. Assistant/Associate Professor/12-month tenure-track appointment. BGSU librarians enjoy full faculty privileges which include opportunity to participate in library and university governance. Research and publication are required for tenure. We actively encourage minorities, women, handicapped, and veterans to apply. BGSU is an AA/EOE. Review of application will begin February 1992, and will continue until the position is filled. Send application letter, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of 3 references to: Kevin W ork Chair, Search Com m ittee 204 Jerom e Library B ow ling Green State U niversity B ow ling Green, Ohio 43403 PRESERVATION LIBRARIAN, State University of New York at Stony Brook. Reports to Assistant Director of Libraries for Collection Management and Development and works closely with subject bibliographers and other staff throughout the library system. Super­ vises a preservation staff who perform in-house binding, repair, restoration, etc. of library materials; coordinates in-house physical treatment taking place in other departments. Develops, imple­ ments, and coordinates policies, procedures, standards, and edu­ cational programs relating to the care and preservation of materials for a research collection that exceeds a million volumes. Advises on and monitors budget and expenditures of operating and special appropriations. Monitors and advises on contracts for all commer­ cially performed preservation activities. Publicizes and promotes preservation awareness to library staff, patrons and scholarly community through planning and coordinating exhibits, preparing instructional manuals, guides, leaflets, and posters, and presenting workshops and orientations. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS and demonstrated knowledge of preservation of library materials are required. Administrative and research library experience pre­ ferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and certifica­ tion in preservation are desirable. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications; minimum Assistant Librarian salary: $26,500. Twelve-month faculty status, tenure-track appointment, generous benefits. In order to qualify for tenure and higher academic ranks, Library faculty are expected to satisfy criteria including contributing to the advancement of the profession and performing university sen/ices as well as fulfilling specific library assignments. Send resume and names of three references to Judith Kaufman, Person­ nel and Development Librarian, Main Library, SUNY a t Stony B rook, Stony Brook, NY 11794-3300. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled, but those received by January 6,1992, will be given first consideration. SUNY at Stony Brook is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator and employer PUBLIC SERVICES CHAIR. Manages public services (reference, circulation, reserve/media, stacks, copy center, and ILL) with a staff of 25 FTE. Serves as a member of the library management team and is actively involved in planning and policy-making. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum of 4 years of supervisory experi­ ence in public services. Strong management, analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills. Superior interpersonal communication and writing abilities, combined with flexibility and initiative. Knowl­ edge of Innovative Interfaces integrated library system software and microcomputer applications highly desirable. Salary and ben­ efits: $40,000+ DOQ, tenure-track, TIAA/CREF, 24 days' annual leave. Send letter of application, resume, and three references to: Jan Boyer, University Library, University of Nebraska at Omaha, Omaha, NE 68182-0237. Review of applications will begin January 15, 1992. AA/EOE PUBLIC SERVICES OPENINGS (2 openings). The Moody Medical Library of the University of Texas Medical Branch invites applicants for: (1) a full-time clinical librarian and (2) a full-time reference librarian. Responsibilities for both positions include assisting cli­ ents in securing needed information by providing reference/online services and participating in library educational programs. The clinical librarian will assist clients in clinical departments. Required (both positions): ALA-accredited master’s degree and one of the following: undergraduate science degree; work experience, prefer­ ably in an academic health sciences or hospital library; microcom- Assistant Director for Library Collections Assistant Director for Library Technical Services The University of Delaware is located in a city of 25,000 and is within easy reach of the cultur resources of Philadelphia, New York, Baltimore and Washington. The University of Delaware Librar a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries, comprised of the Morris Library and four branch libraries. The collections include over 2 million book and periodical volumes, and an increasing amount of material in other information formats, includin microforms, maps, CD-ROMs, laserdiscs and films. The library uses NOT1S software in its integrate library system, DELCAT. The library provides the University Community with access to bibliographi databases on the University mainframe, running under BRS Search software. Assistant D ire cto r for Library Collections. Experienced Assistant Director for Library Technical Services. Experience Ibrarian to administer the Library Collections Division. Reporting Ibrarian to administer the Technical S β r v k » Division. Reportin to the Director of Libraries, the Assistant Director for Library to the Director of libraries, the Assistant Director for Librar Collections provides leadership in the development, management Technical Services provides leadership in the planning, developin and evaluation of the University of Delaware Library collections and administering of the Btoβographic Control Department an in support of instructional and research programs. The Head of the Central Processing Department. The Bibliographic Contro the Special Collections Department, the Head of the Collection Department is responsbie for original and copy cataloging Development Departm ent and the Preservation Officer report d atabaie maintenance, rare book cataloging and retrospectiv directly to the Assistant Director for Library Collections. In conversion. The Central Processing Department includes bot addition the Assistant Director for Lbrary Collections is expected monographic and serials acquisitions, serials control and serial to participate in development activities. The Special Collections pubλc service, and government documents processing. Th Department includes over 100,000 volumes and approximately Assistant Director for Library Technical Services w il work dosel 500,000 literary and historical manuscripts, maps, ephemera, with the Assistant Director for Lbrary Computing Systems i prints and drawings. The University of Delaware Library has continuing implementation and upgrading of NOT IS releases, recently completed an ARL preservation planning project and is developing ongoing preservation activities. The successful candidates will assume leadership in coordinating the development of goals, priorities, policies and procedure encourage effective utilization and development of professional and salaried staff; represent the lbrary at national, state and local leve for collection or technical services concerns; and work as part of the Library Executive Council in administrative activities includin planning, policy making, budget and resource allocation, faculty and student relations and the implementation and evaluation programs. Q u a lific a tio n s : ALA accredited masters degree. At least eight years of increasingly responsible experience in collection relate positions, preferably in a large academic or research library. Demonstrated management skills. Knowledge of major issues in libra collections and preservation; q i knowledge of major issues in technical services and automation, as appropriate. Enthusiasm for th utilization of technology in providing access; understanding of academic and scholarly processes including relationship of print electronic resources; outstanding oral and written corrmunicatk›n skills. Evidence of continuing professional development. Enj working in a sophisticated technological environment. Salary: Rank and salary dependent upon experience and qualifications. Minimum of $41,706. B e n e fits: Vacation of 22 working days. Lberal sick leave. Generous fie x b le benefks program. TIAA-CREF or Fidelity retirement wi 11% of salary contributed by the University. Tuition remission for dependents and course fee waiver for employee. To A p p ly : Send letter of application, current resume, and the names and telephone numbers of three references to Maidel Caso Assistant Director for Library Administrative Services, Unrversity of Delaware Lbrary, Newark, DE 19717-5267. To ensure consideratio applications must be received by January 5,1992. The University of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from minority groups and women. We ar working to build a culturally-diverse, broadly-trained professional staff and encourage all qualified individuals to apply. In accordanc with our approved Affirmative Action Policy, preference is given to applicants that w i l enhance our efforts to employ members of protecte classes. al y, is s g d c d g y g d l . e h s e y n s; ls g of d ry e to oy th n, n e e d 770/C&RL News UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN AND DIRECTOR OF LIBRARIES University of Saskatchewan Applications and nominations are invited for the position of University Librarian and Director of Libraries with the appointment to be effective no later than July 1 ‚ 1992. The initial term is for five years and may be renewed by mutual agreement. The University of Saskatchewan is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and welcomes applications from all qualified candidates including aboriginal peoples, disabled people, visible minorities, and women. The Director of Libraries is responsible to the Vice-President (Academic) for the leadership and administration of a major research Library. Duties include the management and development of collections; the provision of library services; the management of library budgets and allocation of resources; the continued development of library automated systems and other computer-based information systems; the direction and development of staff; the planning of future library services; and libraries' participation in regional, national, and international cooperative efforts. The successful candidate must have a professional qualification in librarianship; thorough familiarity with the operation of a modern academic research library; strong leadership and management skills at a senior administrative level and in a collegial environment; and a demonstrated ability to represent the Libraries persuasively within the University and externally. A firm grasp of the issues facing academic libraries and the trends that affect them is essential. The Director of Libraries is a member of the Deans' Council and is expected to be involved in the University’s general academic leadership. The Director will hold an appointment as a Librarian IV. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. The U niversity of Saskatchewan Libraries are a member of the Association of Research Libraries and consist of the Main Library and seven Branch Libraries with a total full-time equivalent staff of 177 serving over 20,000 faculty, students, and community users. Collections consist of 4.2 million items including 1.5 million printed volumes. Services include an integrated library information system (Geac) as well as a variety of additional networked electric information services (InfoAccess). The deadline date fo r the receipt of nominations and applications with complete resumes is January 15,1992. Please address these to: Patrick J. Browne Vice-President (Academic) Room E 216 A d m in istra tio n B uilding U niversity o f Saskatchewan SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, S7N 0W0. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, this advertisement is directed to Canadian citizens and permanent residents. puter/online search skills. Minimum salary: $25,600 (both posi­ tions). Available immediately and applications will be accepted until position is filled. Send application, resume, and names of 3 professional references to: Larry J. Wygant, Associate Director for Public Services, Moody Medical Library, T he U n ive rsity o f Texas M edical Branch , Galveston, Texas 77550-2782. UTMB is an equal opportunity m/f/h/v affirmative action employer. UTMB hires only individuals authorized to work in the United States. REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, S. Samuel Gottesman Library. Under the direction of the Head of Reference, the incumbent, along with other members of the refer­ ence team, will be responsible for: general reference desk duties, mediated NLM and BRS searching, training in the use of CD-ROMs, OPAC, and other user-friendly systems, participation in orienta­ tions and instructional programs, exhibits, and other projects as assigned. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program. Course work or 1-2 years’ experience in a health science or academic library setting is preferred. Experience with microcom­ puters and mediated searching essential. Undergraduate or gradu­ ate degree in the sciences desirable. Excellent written and verbal communications skills needed along with a strong commitment to service. We seek an individual who can function in a team setting and/or independently as required. The D. Samuel Gottesman Library of the Albert Einstein College of Medicine along with the Moπteflore Medical Center Library has installed the LIS integrated Library Information System with miniMEDLINE. Various CD-ROM products are in use. A new campus network will interface with library databases. The library supports the programs of the Medical School, the Sue Golding Graduate Division and the Ferkauf Gradu­ ate School of Psychology. The library functions in a dynamic research environment with a diverse user population. The College of Medicine is located in a residential area of the Bronx, easily accessible by public transportation and by major highways from the New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut suburbs. Parking is available. Salary from $27,000. Faculty status, 22 days’ vacation, Harvard University: 2 Key Automation Positions T he Harvard College Library is com m itted to providing access to the e xpanding u ni­ verse o f inform ation through library systems a nd com puter-based technology. We are com ­ m itted to n o t only acquiring the electronic sources n eeded for research, b ut also providing the infrastructure—facilities, equipm ent, and staff—to su p p o rt a grow ing array o f texts, databases, and o th e r form s o f electronic inform ation. C onsistent w ith this com m itm ent, the Harvard College Library is establishing tw o new autom ation positions as o u tlin e d below. T he successful candidates will have a firm grasp o f com puter-based inform ation technologies a nd an ability to w ork collaboratively w ith colleagues. T he Harvard College Library consists o f the central collections o f the Faculty o f Arts and Sciences (7.3 m illion volumes) and a staff o f approxim ately 450 FTE. T he units o f the College Library include: W idener; Cabot Science; Fine Arts; Harvard Yenching; Hilles; Houghton; Kummel; Lamont; Littauer; Eda Kuhn Loeb Music; and Tozzer Library. Automation Coordinator R eporting to the Associate Librarian o f Harvard College for Adm inistrative Services, the A utom ation C oordinator w ill w ork closely w ith the u nits o f the College Library in analyzing autom ation and inform ation technology needs. T he C oordinator w ill serve as a technical resource p e rso n and will w o rk w ith the d epartm ents to identify autom ation priorities including the intro d u c tio n o f new electronic technologies and products. Supervises 1.5 FTE c om puter su p p o rt staff. T he A utom ation C oordinator facilitates the developm ent, pro m o tio n and su p p o rt o f electronic resources and technologies including m icrocom puter and CD ROM applications, telecom m unications including E-mail and local area netw orks, etc. Provides liaison w ith the University Library Office for Systems Planning and Research and o th e r cam pus c om puter units, com m unicating and interpreting the College Library’s needs a nd requirem ents. Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS o r equivalent; significant background in aca­ dem ic o r research libraries; experience w ith the delivery o f library-based inform ation services; dem onstrated know ledge o f c urrent and developing inform ation technologies; e xperience w ith m icrocom puter applications, telecom m unications and local area n etw orks preferred; initiative and th e ability to w o rk effectively w ith all elem ents o f the academ ic comm unity. A nticipated hiring salary low to m id 40s DOQ Computer Support Specialist R eporting to the Harvard College Library A utom ation Coordinator, the C om puter Support Specialist provides user su p p o rt services including installation, upgrades and troubleshooting to m icrocom puters, telecom m unications equipm ent, CD ROM w orksta­ tions, peripherals and LAN com ponents. Serves as technical resource fo r inquiries regarding hardw are a nd softw are, provides on-site technical assistance a nd diagnostic testing or e quipm ent. R ecom m ends a ction a nd repairs a nd manages c o m puter supplies inventory. Qualifications: College graduate w ith a certificate in c om puter technology o r equivalent preferred; dem onstrated experience in technical problem -solving and custom er relations; experience should encom pass significant com petence w ith a range o f m icrocom ­ puters and associated peripherals; know ledge o f Mac and DOS; know ledge o f associated softw are applications highly desirable; the ability to w ork in d ep endently is essential. Antici­ p ated hiring salary high 20s. A nticipated start Spring 1992. To apply please send a letter o f interest, resum e, and nam es o f three references to Susan Lee, Associate Librarian o f Harvard College for Adm inis­ trative Services, W idener Library, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA 02138. Harvard University upholds a com m itm ent to Affirmative Action and Equal O pportunity. H a r v a r d U n i ve rs ity Harvard College Library 772/C&RL News Head of Technical Services Museum of Comparative Zoology Library T h e M CZ Library seeks an ex p e rie n ce d technical services librarian w ith d e v e lo p e d cataloging and su p ervisory skills and a strong service orientation. The successful ca n d i­ date w ill have a firm grasp o f current techn ical services issues and the ability to w o rk collaboratively. Supervises, trains, and evaluates cataloging and acquisitions assistants (3FTE); m on itors w o r k flo w ; d ev elops operational proced u res; and acts as liaison to oth er units c o n ce rn in g cataloging and technical services. T h e M CZ Library, affiliated w ith the Faculty o f Arts and S ciences, is loca ted in the Uni­ versity Museum and contains approxim ately 2 5 0 ,0 0 0 volu m es and pam phlets. Th e staff consists o f 4 profession a l librarians, 6 su p port staff and student assistants. Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s : A professional degree in library scie n ce o r equivalent and a reading k n o w le d g e o f French, G erm an o r Latin. Several years’ e x p erien ce in autom ated catalog­ ing; k n o w le d g e o f cataloging p olicie s and practices in clu d in g AACR2, the MARC form at, LC standards; e v id e n ce o f a strong com m itm en t to responsive technical services; the ability to manage in a consultative yet decisiv e style is essential. Subject ba ck g rou n d in Z o o lo g y o r related scie n ce strongly preferred. A n t ic ip a t e d H ir in g S a la ry : High 30s to L ow 40s A v a ila b le : D ec. 1991 Interested candidates m a y send a letter o f interest, resum e and the nam es o f three references to: Susan Lee, A ssociate Librarian o f H arvard College f o r A dm inistrative Services, W idener 188, Cambridge, MA 02138. H arvard University upholds a com m it­ m ent to A ffirm ative Action an d Equal Opportunity. H a r v a r d U n i v e r s i t y excellent benefits. Applications received by November 30, 1991, will be given first consideration. Send resume and 3 references to: Judie Malamud, Director, A lb e rt E in stein College o f M edicine, D. Samuel Gottesman Library, Jack and Pearl Resnick Campus, 1300 Morris Park Ave., Bronx, NY 10461. An equal opportunity employer. SCIENCE LIBRARIAN. Mount Holyoke College seeks an energetic and imaginative individual to fill a challenging new position. The library has just completed a major renovation and expansion of its facilities and in the process has consolidated five departmental science collections in a new addition. We now wish aggressively to strengthen our reference services to the students and faculty in the sciences and to embark on a review of the collections. The successful candidate is expected to work collaboratively with our existing four-person reference department in sharing general refer­ ence desk duties, class instruction, and orientation sessions. Mount Holyoke is a member of Five Colleges, Inc., (Amherst, Hampshire, Smith Colleges and the University of Massachusetts) located in the culturally dynamic Pioneer Valley of western Massa­ chusetts. The five libraries are members of OCLC and have jointly developed an automated library system encompassing a shared database for an online catalog and automated circulation system. Qualifications: An ALA-accredited master’s degree in library sci­ ence; substantial knowledge of information and resources in the sciences; and experience in online database searching; experi­ ence in academic science libraries, including public services; and good oral and written communication skills. Position open immedi­ ately. Review of candidates will begin December 15, 1991, and continue until the position is filled. We offer excellent benefits and competitive salary commensurate with experience. Send resume to: Sandra MacFadyen, Human Resources Department, M ount Holyoke College, South Hadley, MA 01075. We are strongly committed to a program of equal opportunity employment and actively seek applications from women and minorities. SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY LIBRARIAN needed to assume respon­ sibility for developing and maintaining the libraries’ collections in the biomedical and veterinary sciences. Responsibilities will in­ clude serving as liaison to faculty, students, administrators, and donors in the biomedical and veterinary fields; policy-making for and supervision of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital Branch Library; online and CD-ROM databases searching; library instruction; and serving on the science reference desk. Entry level, tenure-track position requiring ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum salary: $24,000. Submit letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Ten Switzer, Personnel Librarian, Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523 by February 15, 1992. Colorado State University is located 60 miles north of Denver in Fort Collins at the foot of the Rockies. It is a progressive, dynamic research university encouraging applications from members of ethnic minorities. An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. S E R IA L S C A T A L O G E R , A s s is ta n t P ro fe s s o r (te n u re -le a d - in g ). S e ria ls D e p a rtm e n t, s ta rtin g M ay 1, 1992. Pe rform o rig in a l c a ta lo g in g fo r new and su c c e s s iv e p rin t and n o n p rin t s e ria ls . P a rtic ip a te in a r e tro s p e c tiv e c o n v e rs io n p ro je c t, u sin g O C L C . P ro v id e lib ra ry a s s is ta n ts w ith in fo rm a tio n re q u irin g p ro fe s s io n a l e x p e rtis e . R e vise w o rk o f lib ra ry a s s is ta n ts as re q u ire d . R e q u ire d : M LS fro m an A L A -a c ­ c re d ite d lib ra ry s c h o o l; a b ility to w o rk in d e p e n d e n tly . P re ­ fe rre d : O C LC c a ta lo g in g e x p e rie n c e u sin g th e U S M A RC s e ria ls fo rm a t; o n e o r m ore fo re ig n la n g u a g e s ; e x p e rie n c e w ith c a ta lo g in g in an in te g ra te d lib ra ry syste m e n v iro n ­ m ent. $ 2 3 ,3 0 0 m in im u m fo r a 1 2 -m o n th c o n tra c t. S a la ry m ay be h ig h e r d e p e n d in g u po n th e q u a lific a tio n s o f th e s u c c e s s fu l a p p lic a n t. A p p ly w ith fu ll re su m e p lu s nam es and c u rre n t a d d re s s e s /te le p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th re e re fe r­ e n c e s by J a n u a ry 15, 1992 to : K e n t H e n d ric k s o n , 106 Love L ib ra ry , U n iv e r s ity o f N e b r a s k a - L in c o ln , L in c o ln , N e ­ b ra s k a 6 8 5 8 8 -0 4 1 0 . A ffirm a tiv e a c tio n , e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity e m p lo y e r. SOCIAL SCIENCES HUMANITIES HEAD. Responsibilities in­ clude organization, supervision, evaluation, and training of depart- December 1991/ 773 HEAD, REFERENCE & INFORMATION SERVICES Tem ple U niversity Administers a Central Library System department responsible for General Reference, Maps, Business Reference and Government Documents in the main university library and a nearby instruc­ tional materials branch library; public service aspects of a system-wide CD-ROM network; a core curriculum Library Skills Workbook program; coordination of system-wide online searching and bibliographic instruction activities. Heads a staff of 10 librarian and 9.5 support positions. Under the leadership of the Associate Director for Collection Development & Public Services, plans and implements activities of the department, oversees development and management of its collections, and contributes to the formulation of system-wide goals and policies as a member of senior staff councils and major standing committees. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS and 5 years’ professional experience in an academic or research library, including at least two years at a supervisory level and substantive experience in reference work. Candidates must evidence broad knowledge of reference, bibliographic instruction, and collection development, including relevant computer applications; understanding of the research needs and patterns of library users at all academic levels; ability to communicate well both orally and in writing; administrative and interpersonal skills suited to a complex organizational environment with participatory management style. Minimum salary: $37,000 for a 12-month appointment; higher depending on qualifications and experience. Fringe benefits include health, dental, and life insurance; tuition remission; TIAA/CREF. Send letters of application addressing qualifications stated above, with resume and names of three references, to: Fran L. Hopkins Associate Director Chair, Department Head Search Committee c/o Administrative Services Department Paley Library 017-00 Temple University Philadelphia, PA 19122 Review of applications will begin in early January, 1992, and continue until position is filled. EO/AA employer. ment personnel consisting of eight professionals and two parapro- fessionals; management of departmental budget allocations, com­ munication within the department, the division, and the Libraries; and participation in all department activities including library instruc­ tion, collection development, reference service, and online and CD- ROM database searching. ALA-accredited MLS with a minimum of 5 years of professional experience required and a minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience preferred. Tenure-track position with salary competitive and commensurate with experience. Colorado State University is located at the foot of the Rockies, 60 miles north of Denver. It is a progressive, dynamic research university encouraging members of ethnic minorities to apply. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: Teri Switzer, Personnel Librarian, Colorado State University Libraries, Fort Collins, CO 80523. Application deadline is February 15,1992, or until filled. An EO/AA employer. TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN (temporary). The A. Mercer Daniel Law Library, Howard University, seeks a technical services librarian. Required: an MLS from an ALA-accredited school; knowl­ edge of OCLC, AACR2, LC classification and LCSH; good organi­ zational skills; excellent oral and written communications skills. Desired: Previous work in an academic or law library; familiarity with archival preservation; knowledge of WordPerfect or Microsoft Word. Duties: Developing, organizing, and processing the library’s special collection, including preparing users' guides and cataloging and classifying monographs and other library resources. Compen­ sation is competitive and commensurate with experience. To apply: Send a letter of application, resume, and the names of three references to: Ruth J. Hill, Acting Director, A. Mercer Daniel Law Library, Howard University, 2900 Van Ness St., N.W., Washing­ ton, DC 20008. EOE TECHNICAL SERVICES/AUTOMATION LIBRARIAN, Cornell University, N.Y. State Agricultural Experiment Station Library. The Cornell University Library at the New York State Agricultural Experiment Station in Geneva, New York, is seeking a Technical Services and Database Management Librarian. The Library sup­ ports the research and extension programs of the faculty of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences at the Geneva campus. The Experiment Station is a world leader in applied agricultural research and is situated at the northern end of Seneca Lake in the Finger Lakes region of New York State. Responsibilities: Under the direction of the Station Librarian is responsible for the technical services, database management and the new information technol­ ogy systems, including: developing and maintaining the public access online catalog of the records for the Geneva Library’s holdings and its integration into the Cornell library online catalog (NOTIS); coordinating and maintaining the new information technol­ ogy systems and databases (telecommunications, hardware, and software) in concert with the other Cornell libraries; overseeing the retrospective conversion project of the Geneva Library records into MARC format for the online catalog; aquiring and cataling library materials; and participating in the public services aspects of the library. Qualifications: MLS or equivalent graduate degree; excellent knowl­ edge of AACR2, LC classification schedules, subject headings, personal computers, and software applications for library procedures required. Minimum 1-2 years experience with automated cataloging systems, preferably NOTIS and/or RLIN. Some facility with a main­ frame computer environment desirable. Subject background or inter­ est in agriculture or biological sciences, information retrieval systems, relational databases, and knowledge of one or more foreign lan­ guages preferred. Good interpersonal, oral and written communica­ tion skills. Demonstrated organizational skills. Expected Salary Range: $23,300-$27,000. Closing Date: December 15, 1991, but applica- 774/C&RL News tions will be accepted until position is filled. Apply to: Ann Dyckman, D irector o f Personnel, 201 O lin Library, C o rn e ll U n iv e r s ity L ib ra ry , Ithaca, NY 14853-5301. Please send cover letter, resum e, list of thre e refe ren ces (with names, addresses, and telepho ne num bers). Cornell University is an equal opportunity, a ffirm ative action em ployer. LATE JOB LISTINGS UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN AND DIRECTOR OF M EDIA SERVICES. Humboldt State University, located in the coastal redwoods of northern California, is part of the 20-campus California State University, offering its 7,200 students undergraduate degrees in 46 majors and master's degrees in 15 majors. The Library contains over 400,000 volumes, plus over one million other items including Califor­ nia and U.S. depository collections. The Media Center is located within the Library. Total FTE staff is 42.7, including 11 library faculty. The University Librarian provides direction and dynamic leadership to the Library and Media Services as the administrative head of the Library. The position is responsible for formulating and implementing library and media policies; planning, organizing, and directing all library functions; and integrating library and media services with the instructional programs. The University Librarian reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and is a member of the Council of Deans and the Academic Resources Allocation Committee. Applicants should have a record of achievement appropriate to a senior administrative appointment, including demonstrated evi­ dence of creativity, leadership, and organizational skills. Specifically sought is a record showing excellent verbal and written communication skills; a strong service orientation; the ability to work cooperatively and effectively with all levels of the administrative hierarchy; a broad base of knowledge in library technology, including familiarity with developments and trends as well as practical experience with library automation, relevant electronic information delivery systems and telecom­ munications; substantial experience with budgetary development and administra­ tion in a complex management environment; involvement with professional organi­ zations; awareness of current issues in higher education; and finally, the ability to use all of the above skills and knowledge to develop, articulate, and realize an innovative vision for the future of the Library. Candidates whose characteristics and qualifications also suit them to prepare individuals to function in a culturally and ethnically diverse society are especially encouraged to apply. Minimum qualifica­ tions are an ALA-accredited M LS or foreign equivalent library degree and five years academic library experience. Minimum salary is $72,000, depending on qualifica­ tions. Appointment will be effective on or before August 1, 1992. Please submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, and the names and telephone numbers of three references by February 17, 1992, to: Chair, University Librarian Search Committee, Office for Academic Affairs, Humboldt State University, Areata, CA 95521. All rights associated with the position are governed by the Management Personnel Plan adopted by the CSU Board of Trustees. Humboldt State University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX employer. Applications from women and minority persons are encouraged. SERIALS LIBRARIAN to coordinate serials automation. Responsible for collec­ tion development activities related to serials collection. Assist in reference services, bibliographic instruction, general collection development. Participate in collegial governance and campus professional activities. Requires accredited M LS, second master’s preferred (required for tenure); significant experience in serials automa­ tion, preferably with SC350 system; knowledge of LAN and microcomputer appli­ cations highly desirable; minimum two years professional experience, preferably in academic/research setting. Salary: $29,000/academic year. Assistant professor rank. Begin April 15,1 9 9 2 . Applications must be received by F ebru ary3,1992. Send to: Karin Sandvik, Chair, Murphy Library, University o f Wisconsin-La Crosse, December 1991/ 775 La Crosse, W I 54601. Alphabetical list of nominees and applicants, without differentiation, may be released following closing date. Women, minorities encour­ aged to apply. AA/EOE. HUMANITIES BIBLIOGRAPHER, (search reopened). Administer development of humanities and special collections. Subject areas covered: art, English and American literature, music, performing arts, philosophy and religion, Western European languages and literatures, world history and Near Eastern studies. Oversee and evaluate nine selectors with public service responsibilities and curator of Special Collections. Serve on Collection Development Committee and guide formulation of policy, retrospective selection, and collection evaluation for the humanities. ALA-accredited MLS and wide range of knowledge of and interest in the humanities and bibliography required; advanced degree preferred. Second master’s required for tenure. Significant experience as selector in a university library required; knowledge of preservation and experience in fundraising and program development highly desirable. Also requires: an understanding of aca­ demic research needs and the nature of scholarly publishing, demonstrated ability to provide leadership, exercise independent judgment and communicate effectively with faculty; reading knowledge of two or more European languages, preferably including French. Faculty status, excellent benefits package. Salary commensurate with experience and background, minimum $40,000. To ensure consideration, send resume and letter of application, including the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references by January 31, 1992, to: Alice Deich, Personnel Manager, New York University Libraries, 70 Washington Square South, New York, N Y 10012. N Y U encourages application from women and members of minority groups. ASSISTANT SERIALS LIBRARIAN. Under the general direction of Head of Serials, assists with the overall management of department of 15 FTE staff and materials budget of $1.5 million. Department responsible for ordering, receiving, payment, inhouse and commercial binding. Directly responsible for managing one or more areas of activity and supervising staff in those areas. Requires an ALA- accredited Master’s degree. Knowledge of serials and supervisory experience strongly preferred. Familiarity with automated serials control systems desirable. Excellent communication skills and ability to interact effectively with all levels of staff essential. $21,000 minimum salary depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits package including choice of retirement programs. The University of Houston Libraries holdings exceed 1.6 million volumes, with a materials budget of $2.6 million, and a total staff of 200. The library is a member of ARL. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is appointed. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume to: Dana Rooks, Assistant Director for Administration, University of Houston Libraries, Houston, TX 77204-2091. Equal Opportunity Employer. ACCESS SERVICES. The Chair of Access Services provides leadership and vision in the development of the department and the library, and is responsible for the overall quality of services. Reports to the Dean of Library Services and is a member of the Library’s administrative cabinet; administers and supervises: Circulation, Reserve, Interlibrary Loan, Microfilm Room, Listening Room, and Stack Mainte­ nance; monitors department’s and units’ budgets; oversees all aspects of personnel management for the department; with unit heads, develops departmental goals and objectives and plans for the implementation and evaluation of services; serves as subject bibliographer in a discipline of expertise; in addition, may also participate in other public service activity as time and need dictate; works with other chairs, library committees, and coordinators to coordinate the interface of personnel, functions, activities, etc. Qualifications: M LS from an ALA-accredited library 776/C&RL News school; substantial experience in public services in an academic library; previous supervisory experience; a basic understanding of library automation systems as applied to the various aspects of access; ability to communicate effectively, orally, and in writing; ability to work productively with diverse groups in an urban academic setting. Salary $28,000 to $30,000. Twelve-month appointment at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank, dependent on qualifications and previous experience. Librarians at the University of New Orleans are tenurable academic appointees, enjoying fu ll faculty status and responsibilities, including teaching, research, and service. Benefits include 21 days vacation, 12 days sick leave per year. Participation in a retirement plan is required; optional group insurance and health maintenance plans are available. Only the Medicare portion ofSocial Security taxes is required. Available April 1,1992. Send letter of application with resume and the names and addresses of 3 references to: Lynn M. Accardo, Assistant to the Dean, Earl K Long Library, University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA 70148. Applications received by January 15,1992 will be given first consideration. The University of New Orleans is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. CATALOGER, TECHNICAL SERVICES HEAD, to manage acquisitions and catalog departments in a newly automated (DRA system) four-year college library. Duties include all technical services operations: search, order, catalog; original cataloging; serials; prepara­ tion. Occasional reference duty. Salary from $30,000 depending on qualifications and experience. Position opens July 1992. Minimum requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; 4- years professional technical services experience, including cataloging with OCLC and AACR2; 2 years supervisory responsibility; original cataloging skills; work in library automation, with DRA experience desirable; good interpersonal relations and communica­ tion skills. Faculty position, 12-month contract, 30 days vacation, excellent fringe benefits, possibility of campus housing. Send resume, letter of application, and names of three references to: James E. Gaines, Jr., Head Librarian, Virginia Military Institute, Lexing­ ton, V A 24450. Screening date is January 15,1992, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. AA/EEO Employer. SOCIAL SCIENCES REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/BIBLIOGRAPHER Responsible for the library’s collection development in Mexican-American Studies, Anthropology, and selected Social Science disciplines. Provides service at information desk, including some weekend and evening hours. Participates in an active program of library instruction and electronic information services in the disciplines of selection responsibility. Requires an ALA- accredited Master’s degree. Knowledge of Mexican-American Studies highly desirable. Excellent communication skills and strong service orientation essential. $21,000 minimum salary depending on qualifications. Excellent benefits package including choice of retirement programs. The University of Houston Libraries holdings exceed 1.6 million volumes, with a materials budget of $2.6 million, and a total staff of 200. The library is a member of ARL. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a suitable candidate is appointed. Send letter of application, names of 3 references, and resume to: Dana Rooks, Assistant Director for Administration, University of Houston Libraries, Houston, TX 77204-2091. Equal Opportunity Employer. ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR, Hamon Arts Library, Southern Methodist University, is responsible for budget, personnel management and evaluation, operations and services, equipment and facilities; reports to the Director, Central University Libraries. Required: ALA-accredited MLS, experience in libraiy administration, library automation, fundraising. Desirable: Master's in Music or Fine Arts, knowledge of foreign languages. Salary $30,000- $38,528. Strong benefits package includes TIAA/CREF, group insurance, medical/dental options. 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