ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries 576 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 A ds Career opportunities fr o m across the country Deadlines: Orders for regular classified advertisements 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). Should this date fall on a weekend or holiday, ads will be accepted on the next business day. Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month. Rates: Classified advertisements are $8.75 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $10.75 for others. Late job notices are $20.50 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $24.95 for others. Organizations submit­ ting ads will be charged according to their membership status. Display ad rates range from $395 to $745 based upon size. Please call for sizes and rates. Or see our website: http://www.ala.org/acrl/advert2.html. 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Policy: 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 employ­ ees 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. BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLD U SED S C I-T E C H B O O K S P U R C H A S E D . P h y s ic s , m a th , a ll e n g i­ n ee rin g , e le c tric ity , a nd e le c tro n ic s , s k ille d tra d e s, a n tiq u a ria n tech . S o rry , no s e ria ls o r life s c ie n c e s . Q u a lity o ld e r e d itio n s , d u p lic a te s , u n n e e d e d g ifts , s u p e rs e d e d title s a lw a y s s o u g h t. Ex lib ra ry O K . No q u a n titie s to o g re a t; w ill tra v e l w h e n a p p ro p ria te . F o r m o re in fo rm a ­ tio n p le a se co n ta c t: C o llie r B row n o r K irste n B erg a t P o w e ll’ s T e c h ­ n ic a l B o o k s to r e , 3 3 N W P a rk A v e ., P o rtla n d , O R 9 7 2 0 9 ; p h o n e : (8 0 0 ) 2 2 5 -6 9 1 1 ; fa x : (5 0 3 ) 2 2 8 -0 5 0 5 ; e -m a il to : k irs te n @ te ch n ica l.p o w e lls.co m . POSITIONS OPEN A C C E S S S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N . M ore he a d S tate U nive rsity in vites a p p lic a tio n s fo r a p o sitio n as A c c e s s S e rv ic e s L ib ra ria n I o r II in the C a m d e n -C a rro ll Lib rary. L eve l is d e p e n d e n t upo n q ua lific a tio n s . R e­ spon sib ilitie s: A d m iniste rs the a ctivities o f the A ccess S ervices D epa rt­ m ent, w h ic h in c lu d e s C irc u la tio n a nd th e L e a rn in g R e so u rce C e n te r (c irc u la tio n o f m a te ria ls , a c a d e m ic /e le c tro n ic re s e rv e s , fin e s /fe e s c o lle c tio n , p h o to c o p y c e n te r, m ic ro c o m p u te r la b o ra to ry , P -1 2 p rin t m a te ria ls c o lle c tio n , a nd n o n p rin t m a te ria ls c o lle c tio n ); s e rv e s as a lia iso n w ith an a cad em ic d e p artm en t; se rve s on lib ra ry a nd U n ive rsity co m m itte e s; s u p e rvise s s u p p o rt s taff, stu d e n t w o rke rs, a nd g ra du ate a s s is ta n ts ; a n d p e rfo rm s o th e r jo b - re la te d d u tie s . Q u a lific a tio n s : M a s te r’s d e g re e in L ib r a r y /ln fo rm a tio n S c ie n c e fro m a n A m e ric a n L ib ra ry A s s o c ia tio n a c c re d ite d in s titu tio n ; p u b lic s e rv ic e e x p e rie n ce in a n a c a d e m ic lib ra ry ; a n d g o o d h u m a n re la tio n s s k ills . D e s ire d q u a lific a tio n s : P ro fe ssio n a l e xp e rie n c e in an a c a d e m ic lib ra ry circ u ­ la tio n d e p a rtm e n t a n d /o r le a rn in g re s o u rc e c e n te r, a n d e x p e rie n c e w ith th e V o y a g e r o n lin e system . T o e nsure consideration, su bm it letter o f a p p lica tio n, resum e, official tra nscript(s), a nd referen ces by Ju ly 30, 1999, to: O ffice o f H um an R esou rce s, A ttn : A cce ss S ervices L ibrarian # 25 5, M o re h e a d S ta te U n iv e r s ity , HM 101, M o re h e a d , KY 4 03 51 . M SU is an E O /A A e m p loye r. A S S IS T A N T L IB R A R IA N FOR T E C H N IC A L S ER VIC ES. South G eor­ g ia C o lle ge . R e sp o n sib le fo r c a ta lo g in g a nd a cq u isitio n o f all form a ts; m aintain o n line ca ta lo g; su pe rvise tw o p a ra p ro fe ssio n a ls and stu d e n t staff; o versee serials and interlibrary loan; and a ssist with reference and b ib lio g ra p h ic in stru ction . A p p lica n ts re q uired to h ave an A L A -a c c re d ­ ited M LS degree, experience with autom ated library system s (preferably V o ya g e r), L C cla ssifica tio n , a nd c u rre n t s ta n d a rd s. A c a d e m ic lib ra ry expe rie n ce preferred. Th e L ibrary is a m e m b e r o f the G ALILE O and GIL conso rtia . Tw e lve -m o n th fa cu lty statu s, n o n -te nu re tra c k p ositio n with attra ctive benefits. S alary will range from $35,000. T o apply, send cover letter, resum e, co p ie s o f tra nscripts, a nd nam es o f th re e re feren ces by Ju n e 3 0 ,1 9 9 9 to: C a th y C lie tt, D ire cto r o f P e rso n n e l, S o u th G e o rg ia C o lle g e , 100 W e st C ollege P ark Drive, Douglas, G A 3 1533; (912) 189- 4 234.AA/EEO . C L A S S I F I E D http://www.ala.org/acrl/advert2.html http://www.ala.org/acrl/c&rlnew2.html mailto:jhelbig@ala.org technical.powells.com C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 577 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LIBRARY PROGRAMS Mount Sinai School of Medicine A d y n a m ic , c re a tiv e , a n d fle x ib le lib ra ria n is ne e d e d to p ro v id e le a d e rs h ip an d d ire c tio n o f the L e v y Library. In th is n e w ly cre a te d p o s itio n , re p o rtin g to th e A s s is ta n t D ean fo r in fo rm a tio n R e s o u rc e s an d S y s te m s , th e s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill be re s p o n s ib le fo r m a n a g in g lib ra ry o p e ra tio n s in c lu d in g acc e s s , re fe re n c e , e d u c a tio n , a n d te c h n ic a l s e rv ic e s . L ib ra ry p ro g ra m s are e x p a n d in g in p a ra lle l w ith th e g ro w th of th e M o u n t S in a i S c h o o l of M e d ic in e an d the im p le m e n ta tio n o f a n e w c u rric u lu m in th e y e a r 20 00. A fo u r-y e a r lo n g itu d in a l lib ra ry s c ie n c e / m e dical in fo rm a tic s p ro g ra m n e e d s to b e d e v e lo p e d to in te g ra te w ith th e n e w c u rric u lu m . O th e r g ro w in g a re a s in c lu d e lic e n s in g of e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s fo r M o u n t S in a i a n d m e m b e rs of th e M o u n t S in a i-N Y U H ealth S y s te m a n d p a rtic ip a tio n in in s titu tio n w id e e v id e n c e -b a s e d m e d ic in e in itia tiv e s . T e a c h in g p ro g ra m s c o v e r m e d ic a l s tu d e n ts , h o u s e staff, fa c u lty , a tte n d in g staff, and m e m b e rs o f th e A lu m n i A s s o c ia tio n . T h e A s s is ta n t D irecto r, L ib ra ry P ro g ra m s w ill be o n e o f th re e A s s is ta n t D ire c to rs in an in te g ra te d in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s u n it th a t in c lu d e s a c a d e m ic c o m p u tin g , in s titu tio n a l w e b d e v e lo p m e n t, c o m p u te r-b a s e d e d u c a tio n de s ig n an d su p p o rt, a n d th e M e d ic a l C e n te r a rc h iv e s . T h e p e rson h o ld in g th e p o s itio n w ill h e lp s e t d ire c tio n fo r th e fu tu re in c o n ju n c tio n w ith m a jo r re se a rch , clinical p ra c tic e , an d e d u c a tio n a l in itia tiv e s u n d e rw a y at M o u n t Sinai. R e q u ire m e n ts includ e: M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d s c h o o l an d a m in im u m of se v e n y e a rs of p ro g re s s iv e ly re s p o n s ib le e x p e rie n c e in a m e d ic a l o r a c a d e m ic libra ry. S u p e rv is o ry e x p e rie n c e re qu ire d . D e m o n s tra te d le a d e rs h ip s k ills m a n d a to ry . E xp e rie n c e in m a n a g e m e n t, d e v e lo p in g e d u c a tio n a l p ro g ra m s , c re a tiv e use o f te c h n o lo g y , a n d p a rtic ip a tio n in p ro fe s s io n a l a c tiv itie s h ig h ly d e s ira b le . T h e pe rso n w h o fills th is p o s itio n m u s t h a ve a p ro a c tiv e a p p ro a c h an d po s itiv e a ttitu d e an d th e a b ility to w o rk e ffe c tiv e ly in a fa s t-p a c e d a n d ra p id ly c h a n g in g e n v iro n m e n t. Lo c a te d in M a n h a tta n , th e M o u n t S inai S choo l o f M e d ic in e is in te rn a tio n a lly re c o g n iz e d fo r g ro u n d b re a k in g c lin ic a l a n d b a s ic s c ie n c e re s e a rc h a n d in n o v a tiv e a p p ro a c h e s to m e dical e d u c a tio n . M o u n t S in a i le a d e rs h ip in s c ie n tific in v e s tig a tio n is illu s tra te d b y its re c e ip t d u rin g FY 98 of $ 1 1 6 .6 m illio n in p u b lic an d p riv a te re s e a rc h fu n d in g , in c lu d in g $ 7 9 .7 m illio n in N IH gra n ts, p la c in g it in th e to p tie r o f th e n a tio n ’s 125 m e d ic a l s c h o o ls . M o u n t S inai ra n ks 9th in th e p e rc e n ta g e of g ra d u a te s w h o go on to fa c u lty p o s itio n s in m e dical s c h o o ls a c ro s s th e c o u n try . M o u n t S inai S c h o o l o f M e d ic in e a ls o is k n o w n fo r u n iq u e e d u c a tio n a l p ro g ra m s s uch a s th e H u m a n itie s in M edicine, p ro g ra m th a t c re a te s o p p o rtu n itie s fo r lib e ra l a rts s tu d e n ts to p u rs u e m e dical sc h o o l, an d in s tru c tio n a l in n o v a tio n s like th e M o rc h a n d C e n te r, th e n a tio n ’s la rg e s t p ro g ra m te a c h in g s tu d e n ts a n d p h y s ic ia n s w ith “s ta n d a rd iz e d p a tie n ts ” to b e c o m e n o t o n ly h ig h ly s k ille d , but c o m p a s s io n a te c a re g iv e rs . Lo ng d e d ic a te d to im p ro v in g its c o m m u n ity , th e S choo l e x te n d s its b o u n d a rie s to w o rk w ith th e E ast H arle m c o m m u n ity to p a ir p h y s ic ia n /s c ie n tis ts an d m e dical s tu d e n ts w ith a t-ris k high sch o o l s tu d e n ts in te re s te d in m a th an d s cience . M o u n t S in a i S c h o o l o f M e d ic in e o ffe rs an e x c e lle n t s a la ry . S e n d re sum e, n a m e s o f a t le a s t th re e re fe re n c e s , a n d a s a m p le of e x p o s ito ry w ritin g to: Lynn Kasner Morgan Box 1102 Gustave L. and Janet W. Levy Library One Gustave L. Levy Place New York, NY 10029-6574 The Mount Sinai Medical Center is an EOE/AA employer. A SS IS T AN T M USIC L IB R A R IA N . Cornell U niversity Library. Th e Cornell M usic Library se eks an Assistant M usic Librarian to: develop, catalog, and a d m in iste r its stro n g a ud io visu al co lle c tio n s in clu din g a Digital Sound Initiative; p a rticip a te in th e se lectio n a nd b ib lio g ra p h ic co ntro l o f the co lle ction ; p articipa te in th e N A C O m u sic p ro gra m ; p ro vid e re feren ce se rvice to th e p a tro n s o f th e M u sic Library; and p ro vide b ib lio g ra p h ic in stru ction fo r u n d e rg ra d u a te co urses in th e M u sic a nd D a nce D e pa rt­ ments. O n the cusp o f m oving into its first p urpose-built facility, the Cornell M usic Library has an international reputation fo r its strong collections and outstanding service to m u sic and dance scholars and creators. Th e M usic Library su pp orts p ro gra m s in m u sico lo gy ca st in the w id e st term s includ­ ing e th n o m u sico lo g y a nd the o ry, co m p ositio n and h istorically in form ed p e rfo rm a n ce p ra ctice. Q ua lifica tio n s: M L S o r e q u iva le n t fro m an A LA - accredited Library School; academ ic m usic background; foreign language skills; excellent interpersonal and com m unication skills and the willingness to w o rk in a tea m e n viron m e n t; co m m itm e n t to se rvice a nd pro fe ssio na l development; dem onstrated music cataloging experience, including knowl­ e dg e o f RLIN a nd /or O C LC . Desirable: A dva n ced tra in ing in m u sic a t the M a ster’s level; e xpe rie n ce w ith em e rging inform ation tech n olo g ie s; and the willingness to develop the se skills as the tech n olo g y changes; training in N A C O m u sic a u th o rity co ntro l; fam ilia rity w ith th e M A R C A M C form a t and EAD. A pp lica tio ns: R equested by A ug u st 1 5,1 99 9; w ill be accepted 578 / C&RL News ■ July/A ugust 1999 until the position is filled. Salary and appointment level com m ensurate with experience. A pp ly to: Susan M arkow itz, Director, L ibrary H um an R e­ sources, 201 O lin Library, C o rn e ll U n iv e rs ity , Ithaca, NY 14853-5301. Please send co ver letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone num bers o f three references. For more information contact: Lenore Coral, M usic Librarian at: (607) 255-7126; LFC1 @corn ell.e d u . Cornell Univer­ sity is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly com m it­ ted to diversity. W e va lue qua lifie d ca nd id ate s who can bring to o ur community a variety o f backgrounds and experiences. A S S IS T A N T P R E SE R V A T IO N L IB R A R IA N . New Y ork U niversity Li­ braries. Assists the Head o f P reservation in m an ag in g the L ibrary’s preservation program , including defining needs, e stablishing goals and objectives; assigning, training, supervising, and evaluating allocated staff. M anages the d e p artm en t’s co m m e rcia l b inding and reform atting units (includes preservation microfilming, preservation photocopying, and digi­ tal im aging) and communicates with vendors. Participates in planning and conducting condition and needs-assessm ent surveys, gathers and ana­ ly ze s statistics, desig n s and m a nages d atabases, and a ssists in g rant writing. C olla bo ra tes w ith b ibliog ra p he rs and se lecto rs to id en tity and facilitate binding, reformatting, and conservation treatm ent needs; orga­ nizes and conducts staff preservation awareness and book handling ses­ sions. Assists in m aintaining and updating the Library’s disaster plan and in monitoring environmental conditions w ithin the Library. ALA-accredited MLS, su bje ct m a ster’s d eg re e required fo r tenure. Preference w ill be given to candidates with a certificate in preservation administration and/or a t least tw o years’ experience in a preservation department. Broad under­ standing o f the role of preservation in an academ ic setting and knowledge o f em erging trends in preservation and conservation are essential. Dem­ onstra ted ability to plan, organize, and p rioritize projects. E xperience in digital imaging, com puter skills, database management, and vendor nego­ tiation p referred. Supe rviso ry expe rie n ce required. E xcellen t oral and written com m unication skills. Faculty status, attractive benefits package including five w e eks’ annual vacation. Salary com m ensurate with experi­ ence and background. Minim um: $35,000. To ensure consideration, send resum e and le tte r o f application, including the nam e, address, and tele ­ phone n um be r o f three references, by Ju ly 3 1,1 99 9, to: Ja ne t Koztowski, Director, H um an Resources, N e w Y o rk U n iv e rs ity Libraries, 70 W a sh ­ ington S quare South, New York, NY 10012. P relim inary interviews a t the Am e rica n Library Association co nfe re nce in N ew O rleans in June. NYU encourages applications from women and mem bers o f m inority groups. RUTGERS UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Science and Digital Projects Librarian New Brunswick Libraries The New Brunswick Libraries seek a librarian lo r collec­ tion development in science and information technology. Provide leadership for the sciences in developing digital library in itiatives and implementation strategies. W ill participate in reference and library instruction. ALA/MLS required for a tenure track appointment with minimum salary of $41,174 dependent upon experience and quali­ fications. Requires undergraduate science degree and 3 yrs. relevant professional experience in an academic sci­ ence library. The complete position profile is located at w w w .libraries.rutgers.e du/rulib/abtlib/staff/hr/hr.htm l. Candidates applying by August 16, 1999 w ill receive first consideration. Subm it resume, cover letter, and names of three references to: Sandra Troy (APP 132), Libraries Personnel Officer, Rutgers University Libraries, 169 College Ave., New Brunswick, NJ 08901-1163; FAX 732-932-7637; e-mail: stroy@rci.rutgers.edu R u tg e rs, th e State U n iv e rs ity of New Je rse y, is committed to affirm ative action and equal opportunity.RUTTHE STATE UNIVERSITYGERS OF NEW JERSEY B U S IN ES S RE FE R E N C E L IB R A R IA N . Th e U niversity o f A la ba m a Li­ b raries is se ekin g ca nd id ate s fo r the position o f B usine ss Reference L ibrarian in the B runo B usine ss Library. R esponsibilities: T o provide b usiness reference service, u nd er the supe rvision o f the H ead o f the Business Library, to a wide range o f undergraduate, graduate, and faculty users (including som e night and possibly w eekend hours); participate in a bibliog ra p hic instruction p ro gra m in th e B usine ss Library; p articipate in collection d evelopm ent activities, including faculty liaison; participate in selection of w eb resources fo r library web pages; perform o th e r duties as assigned, including contributing to the progress o f the b roader University Libraries. The dynam ic environment of the Angelo Bruno Business Library provides opportunities fo r developing and expanding professional skills. Qualifications: Required: MLS from a program accredited by ALA; knowl­ edge of business sources in both print and electronic formats; ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and library personnel at all levels; excellent oral and w ritten co m m u nicatio n skills; co m m itm en t to clie n t-cen tered services; evidence of potential to meet University requirem ents fo r promo­ tion and tenure. Desired: Business reference experience in an academ ic library; experience in bibliographic instruction; experience using business information sources on the web; experience in using a variety o f networked resources to p rovide reference assistan ce; deg re e in b usiness-related field, prefer master’s degree; some knowledge o f government documents. Salary/benefits: Twelve-month, tenure-track with appointment a t either the Instructor level with a minim um salary of $26,000o r the Assistant Professor level with a minim um salary of $28,300. Strong benefits: substantial moving a llow ance m ay be available. E nvironm ent: T he Ang e lo Bruno Business Library m aintains a close w orking relationship with the Culverhouse Col­ lege o f C o m m e rce and B usine ss A dm inistration, o ne o f the p reem inent leaders in business education in the Southeast. The state-of-the-art facility housing the Bruno Business Library and the Bashinsky C om puter Center opened in January 1994. The Bruno Business Library offers a public access netw ork o f C D -R O M and online databases fo r end users, and features a technologically advanced bibliographic instruction classroom . O the rsp e ­ Salary guide Listed below are the latest minim um starting figures recommended by state library associations and the North Carolina State Library for Professional library posts in these states. These recommendations are intended for governmental agencies that employ librarians. The recom­ mendations are advisory only, and ALA has not adopted recommendations fo r minim um salaries. For information on librarian salaries, job seekers and employers should consider these recommended minimums, as well as other salary surveys (such as the survey in the October 15,1989, issue of Library Journal, the ALA Survey o f Librarian Salaries, the annual ARL Salary Survey,ortheannualCUPAAdministrativeCompensationSurvey) when evaluating professional vacancies. For more information, contact the ALA Office fo r Library Personnel Resources. C o n n ec ticu t D elaw are Illin ois In dian a Iow a Lo u is ian a M aine M a ssac h u setts N ew Je rse y N ew Y ork N orth C arolin a O h io P en n sylvan ia R ho de Island S o u th C aro lin a S o u th Dakota Te xas V erm o n t W e s t V irg in ia W isco n s in $3 1,27 3 $2 2 ,5 0 0 + $2 7,4 0 0 # varies* $2 4,53 3 $2 2,00 0 varies* $2 7 ,5 5 4 * $3 3,18 8 varies* $27,641 + $ 2 5 ,1 9 8 + $2 6,40 0 $2 9,800 varies* $2 2,000 $2 8,00 0 $2 6,46 4 $2 2,00 0 $3 2,24 0 * R a th e r tha n e sta b lish o ne s ta te w id e s a la ry m inim um , so m e state a ssocia tio ns have ado pte d a fo rm u la b ase d on such va ria bles as c o m p a ra b le s a la rie s fo r p u b lic sc h o o l te a c h e rs in e ach co m m u n ity o r th e g ra d e level o f a p ro fe ssio n a l lib ra ria n post. In th e se ca se s, you m a y w ish to co n ta c t th e state a sso cia tio n fo r m inim um s a la ry in fo rm a tio n . +S a la ry m inim um s fo r p ub lic lib ra ria n s only. #Option fo r local form ula. cornell.edu http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rulib/abtlib/staff/hr/hr.html mailto:stroy@rci.rutgers.edu C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 579 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Mount Sinai School of Medicine T h e L e vy L ib ra ry is lookin g f o r th e ideal ca n d id a te to jo in its d y n a m ic R e fe re n c e te a m . T h e right pe rson fo r th e jo b w ill ne ed th e fo llo w in g qu alitie s, as d e fined b y th e c u rre n t staff: a b ility to learn quickly, p ro a c tiv e a p p ro a c h , p o s itiv e a ttitude, an d a b ility to g e t alo n g w ith oth e rs; a b ility to e n visio n an d w o rk e ffe c tiv e ly in an a tm o s p h e re of “ n o n tra d itio n a l” lib ra ria n s h ip ; s tro n g in te re s t in w o rk in g in fa s t­ ch a n g in g e n v iro n m e n t of n e w te c h n o lo g ie s an d e x p a n d in g s e rvice s. T h e ideal c a n d id a te fo r this ex c itin g jo b is a go o d c o m m u n ic a to r, p a tient, ap p ro a c h a b le , an d s tro n g ly m o tiva te d to grow pro fe s s io n a lly . T h e kn o w le d g e an d skills ne eded fo r th e p o sitio n are: te a c h in g a n d /o r p u b lic spe a k in g e x p e rie n c e ; lite ra tu re s e a rc h in g a n d In te rn e t e x p e rie n c e ; lib ra ry s c ie n c e d e g re e w ith so m e re fe re n c e e x p e rie n c e ; c re a tiv ity and go o d p ro b le m -s o lv in g skills. S p e c ific re s p o n s ib ilitie s inv o lv e p a rtic ip a tin g in in-p e rso n an d te le p h o n e re fe re n c e s ervice , p o in t- o f use c o n s u lta tio n an d instru c tio n , an d e n d -u s e r se a rc h in g on a v a rie ty of w e b -b a s e d d a ta b a s e s in health c a re an d re la te d fie ld s . Plan, im ple m en t, and e v a lu a te v a rie ty o f u s e r e d u c a tio n pro g ra m s fo r M o u n t S inai staff, stud ents, an d alu m n i in clinical an d no nc lin ic a l s e ttin g s . P a rtic ip a te in im p le m e n ta tio n o f re vise d c u rric u lu m a nd o th e r in n o v a tiv e in s tru c tio n a l p ro g ra m s fo r s tud ents, ho use staff, an d fa c u lty . A s s is t in in c o rp o ra tin g p rin c ip le s of e v id e n c e -b a s e d h e a lth c a re and o th e r critical a p p ra is a l m e th o d s into lib ra ry an d in s titu tio n a l p rogra m s. P rovide m e diated s e a rc h e s via E PIC , N LM , D IA LO G , an d w e b -b a s e d s yste m s. P a rtic ip a te in d e v e lo p m e n t and m a in te n a n c e o f w ebsite s. C o m p ile u s e r g u id es, syllabi, d a ta b a s e d o c u m e n ta tio n , an d o th e r lib ra ry pu blic a tio n s . R E Q U IR E M E N T S : M L S fro m A L A -a c c re d ite d scho ol; on e y e a r m inim um exp e rie n c e in health s cience s lib ra ria n s h ip de s ire d ; e x p e rie n c e in s e a rc h in g h e alth s c ie n c e s d a ta b a s e s ; k n o w le d g e o f M e dical S u b je c t H ea d in g s and inde xing prin c ip le s ; k n o w le d g e o r e x p e rie n c e in using P ubM ed o r o th e r end- u s e r on lin e s e a rc h in g s yste m s; e x p e rie n c e in m a n a g in g o r c o n trib u tin g to w e b s ite s . E x p e rie n c e in plan ning , d e v e lo p in g , an d c o n d u c tin g e d u c a tio n a l p ro g ra m s , an d d e m o n s tra te d kn o w le d g e o r p ra c tic e o f E B H C s tro n g ly p referred. E x c e lle n t v e rb a l a n d w ritte n c o m m u n ic a tio n s skills. W illin g n e s s to p a rtic ip a te in te a m -b a s e d d e c is io n -m a k in g processes. T h e Le vy L ib ra ry is pa rt o f an inte g ra te d in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s un it th a t in c lu d e s a c a d e m ic com p u tin g , in s titu tio n a l w e b d e v e lo p m e n t an d c o lla b o ra tio n , c o m p u te r-b a s e d e d u c a tio n de sig n and su p p o rt, and th e M e dical C e n te r arc h iv e s . F o r d e s c rip tio n of p ro g ra m s an d s e rv ic e s , s e e h ttp ://w w w .m s s m .e d u / lib ra ry M o unt S inai S choo l of M e d ic in e o ffe rs a c o m p e titiv e salary. S end re sum e, n a m es o f th re e re fere nces, a s a m p le o f e x p o s ito ry w ritin g , an d a U R L fo r a re c e n tly d e s ig n e d w eb pa g e to: Administrative Office Box 1102 Gustave L. and Janet W. Levy Library One Gustave L. Levy Place New York, NY 10029-6574 The Mount Sinai Medical Center is an EOE/AA employer. cia lized e lectron ic se rvice s offe re d in clu de D ow J o n e s Interactive, Blo om berg Financial M arkets, and LEX IS/N E X IS. Th e B runo Business Library’s hom e page can be viewed at http://www.cba.ua.edu/~bruno. The University o f A labam a Libraries m aintains m em bership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the C oalition for Networked Information, SOLINET, a n d the Network of Ala bam a Academic Libraries. The Libraries e m ploy the Voyager Integrated Library S ystem .To apply: Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone num bers o f three re feren ces to: V oni B. W yatt, P erson ne l O fficer, The University of A la b a m a L ibraries, P.O. B ox 8 70 26 6 , T u scaloo sa, A L 35487-0266. A p p lica tio ns received by A u g u st 2 0 ,1 9 9 9 a re a ssured o f receiving co nsid e ra tion . Th e University o f A la ba m a is an Equal Opportu- nity/Affirmative Action Employer. C O L LE C T IO N D E V E L O P M E N T /A C Q U IS IT IO N S L IB R A R IA N . St. Lawrence U niversity invites applications and nom inations fo r a librarian to coordinate all co lle ction deve lo pm en t and acquisition a ctivities a t the St. Lawrence U n ive rsity Libraries. T h is p erson w ill be resp on sib le fo r o ve r­ sight of the Library’s collection developm ent program and fo r managem ent of the A c qu isitio n s a re a a nd sh ou ld be fa m ilia r w ith cu rre n t licensing issues involving electronic resources and knowledgeable about automated acquisitions system s. 12-m onth appointm ent, faculty status. Salary from the mid-30’s, com m ensurate with qualifications and experience. Required: ALA-Accredited MLS; dem onstrated academ ic library experience, includ­ ing c o lle ction d e ve lo p m e n t a nd a cqu isitio n s; kn ow led g e o f auto m a te d system s fo r technical services and especially acquisitions; knowledge of O C LC system s and m icroco m p u te r applications; e xcellen t supervisory, interpersonal, and com m unication skills. Preferred: Experience with Inno­ vative Interfaces, Inc., autom ated system ; experience in working with ven­ d ors a nd co n so rtia re g ard in g lice n sing and netw o rkin g o f e lectron ic resources; knowledge of scholarly publishing; additional subject master‘s desirab le . A p p lica tio n R e vie w w ill beg in A ug u st 2 ,1 9 9 9 . P re lim ina ry in terview s will take place a t s u m m e r A L A in N ew O rle a ns. S end le tte r of app lica tio n, resum e, and nam es and telep ho n e n um be rs o f three re fer­ e n ce s to: Bart H arloe, U nive rsity L ibrarian, S t. L a w re n c e U n iv e rs ity , Canton, NY 13617. St. Lawrence University, chartered in 1856, is the oldest c o n tin u o u s ly c o e d u c a tio n a l in s titu tio n o f h ig h e r le a rn in g in N e w Y o rk Sta te. S ee th e S LU H o m e P age a t h ttp ://w w w .stla w u .e d u a nd th e SLU L ibrary H o m e P age a t h ttp ://w w w .stlaw u .ed u /library St. Law ren ce U n i­ versity is an Affirm ative A ction/Equal E m ploym ent O pportunity employer. W om en, m inorities. C O M P U T E R S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N . I D. W e e ks Library. Position: Faculty rank, tenure-track. I. D. W eeks Library, University o f South Dakota, se eks in dividu a l to se rve as the L ibrary’s C o m p u te r S ervices Librarian. R esponsible fo r coordination o f planning, developm ent, im plementation, http://www.mssm.edu/ http://www.cba.ua.edu/~bruno http://www.stlawu.edu http://www.stlawu.edu/library 580 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 Hong Kong Baptist University Library Associate Librarian (Technical and Collection Services) (PR029/99V) Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will be responsible for two primary areas. The first is the overall planning, management, and operations of the Technical Services Division consisting of two units: Acquisitions and Cataloging. The second is the planning, management, coordination of library collections and active outreach efforts with the academic units and faculties. The incumbent will serve as a member of the Library administrative group together with the University Librarian and the Associate Librarian for Public Services. Applicants should possess an MLS or equivalent qualification and must have at least eight years of post- MLS professional working experience in increasingly challenging technical services and collections development positions in an academic library. Substantial years of experience in administrative responsibility for one major technical services function and with integrated library systems (preferably with the INNOPAC System) is required. He/She should have solid knowledge of the applications of information technology and electronic information resources; evidence of professional development or scholarly contributions. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and communication skills; and ability to work cooperatively and effectively with people within and outside the Library will be essential. A second master’s degree and experience in more than one area of technical services will be desirable. Salary Scale; HK$55,515 - $77,165 p.m. (Approximately US$1 = HK$7.76) Terms of Appointment: The appointee will initially be offered a fixed-term contract of three years with gratuity of 15% of basic salary payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract. Re-appointment thereafter is subject to mutual agreement. Benefits include annual leave, medical & dental benefits for appointee & family, children’s education allowance and housing allowance. Application Procedure: Please complete application forms together with full curriculum vitae to the Personnel Office, Hong Kong Baptist University, Level 6, Shaw Tower, 34 Renfrew Road, Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Application forms are obtainable by downloading from; [http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers] or by mail with a self-addressed & stamped envelope (size should at least be 4” x 9”). Please quote PR number on envelope. Closing Date: 15 September 1999 (but the search process will continue until the position is filled) ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN - COORDINATOR OF INFORMATION LITERACY Ulster County Community College U n d e r th e le a d e rs h ip o f th e D ire c to r o f L ib ra ry an d In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e s , th e C o o rd in a to r of In fo rm a tio n L ite ra c y w ill c o n tin u e to d e v e lo p a n d im p le m e n t a n a tio n a lly re c o g n iz e d , c o m p re h e n ­ s iv e , c re d it-b a s e d in fo rm a tio n lite ra c y p ro g ra m . M in im u m q u a lific a tio n s in c lu d e a M a s te r’s d e g re e in L ib ra ry S c ie n c e fro m a n A L A -a c c re d ite d p ro g ra m a n d th re e y e a rs a c a d e m ic re fe re n c e a n d in s tru c tio n e x p e rie n c e . T h is is a fu ll-tim e p o s itio n w ith th e s ta rtin g s a la ry c o m m e n s u ra te w ith e d u c a tio n a n d e x p e rie n c e , a n d an e x c e lle n t b e n e fits p a c k a g e . If y o u h a v e a n y q u e s tio n s re g a rd in g th is p o s itio n , y o u can o b ta in fu rth e r in fo rm a tio n by: v is itin g o u r w e b p a g e a t w w w .s u n y u ls te r.e d u , c a llin g H um a n R e s o u rc e s a t (8 00) 7 2 4 -0 8 3 3 , o r e -m a ilin g us a t d e la n o y d @ s u n y u ls te r.e d u . T o a p p ly , p le a s e s e n d : re s u m e , c o v e r le tte r a d d re s s in g th e p o s itio n re q u ire m e n ts , fiv e p ro fe s s io n a l re fe re n c e s , an d c o p ie s o f tra n s c rip ts to: Ulster County Community College Office of Human Resources Stone Ridge, NY 12484 S c re e n in g w ill c o n tin u e un til th e p o s itio n is filled. Members of under represented groups are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE. http://www.hkbu.edu.hk/~pers http://www.sunyulster.edu mailto:delanoyd@sunyulster.edu C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 581 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN Prairie State College P ra irie S ta te C o lle g e , a n a w a rd -w in n in g c o m ­ m u n ity c o lle g e in th e s o u th e rn s u b u rb s , s e e k s a fu ll-tim e , te n u re -tra c k R e fe re n c e L ib ra ria n . R e s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e p ro v id in g re fe re n c e , b ib lio g ra p h ic in s tru c tio n , a n d c o lle c tio n d e ­ v e lo p m e n t fo r s tu d e n ts , fa c u lty a n d s ta ff o f th e C o lle g e , in s u p p o rt o f p ro g ra m s , c o u rs e s , an d th e in fo rm a tio n n e e d s o f th e c o lle g e c o m m u n ity . M IN IM U M Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : A LA -accredited m a s te r’s d e g re e in lib ra ry s c ie n c e ; e x p e ri­ e n c e in re fe re n c e , b ib lio g ra p h ic in s tru c tio n , a n d c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t in a n e le c tro n ic e n v iro n m e n t. S tro n g o ra l, w ritte n , a n d c o m ­ p u te r s k ills a n d a s e rv ic e o rie n ta tio n . A b ility to w o rk a n d in te ra c t w e ll w ith d iv e rs e s tu ­ de n ts , fa c u lty , a n d staff. P R E F E R R E D Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : C o m m u n ity c o lle g e le a rn in g re s o u rc e s e x p e rie n c e an d w e b p a g e d e v e lo p m e n t. S e n d le tte r a d d re s s in g q u a lific a tio n s , re ­ s u m e , a n d u n o ffic ia l a c a d e m ic tra n s c rip t to: Human Resources Room 2402 Prairie State College 202 S. Halsted Street Chicago Heights, IL 60411 F o r fu ll c o n s id e ra tio n , all m a te ria ls s h o u ld be re c e iv e d b y A u g u s t 2 5 , 1 9 9 9 . T h is p o s itio n is o p e n un til fille d . T h e jo b d e s c rip tio n m a y be fo u n d a t w w w .p ra irie .c c .il.u s u n d e r H u m a n R e s o u rc e s . EOE/AA. and m a n ag em en t o f the Library’s Local A rea N etw ork and o th e r technologi­ cal applications, including the reco m m e nd a tion o f so ftw a re a nd h ardw are fo r the L ibrary’s system s. Duties include: routine m aintenance, m onitoring LAN p e rfo rm an ce, e xpa nd in g the system , u pg ra d in g so ftw a re a nd h ard ­ w a re , a nd tra in in g L ib ra ry s taff, s tu d e n ts, a nd fa c u lty to e ffe c tiv e ly use electronic s yste m s a nd se rvice s. 12 -m o nth a pp ointm e n t. Q ua lifica tio ns: M inim um qualifications include A L A accre dite d M LS ; kn ow ledge o f m icro­ co m p ute rs, o p e ra tin g s yste m s, C D -R O M L AN te c h n o lo g y a n d W o rld W id e W e b a p p lic a tio n s ; a b ility to w o rk e ffe c tiv e ly w ith c o lle a g u e s and d iverse c lie n te le ; e ffe c tiv e w ritte n a nd o ra l skills. A d d itio n a l d e sira b le qualifications include: 1) second m a ster’s deg re e in a relevant su bje ct field (will be re q uired fo r te n u re and pro m otio n ); 2 ) e xp e rie n ce w ith installation and m a n a g e m e n t o f W in d o w s N T netw ork. S alary: M inim um o f $ 30 ,00 0. Application procedure: Subm it le tte r of application, resum e, and the names, addresses, and telep ho n e num bers o f three references to: Imre M eszaros, D irector o f Libraries, I.D. W e e k s Library, U n ive rsity o f S ou th D akota, 4 14 E a s tC la rk Stree t, V erm illion , S D 5 70 69 -2 3 90 . A p p lica tio n d e a dlin e: R e­ view o f a pp lica tio ns will beg in Ju ly 2 6 ,1 9 9 9 and will co ntin ue until position is filled. A ffirm a tive A ction , Equal O p p o rtun ity Em ployer. C O O R D IN A T O R O F L IB R A R Y IN S T R U C T IO N . U n iv e r s ity o f H o u s ­ to n Libraries. R espo n sib ilitie s: C o ordina tes d yn a m ic a nd d iverse Library Instru ctio n P ro g ra m , in clu din g g oa l se ttin g , o u tre a ch , tra in in g , p ro g ra m evaluation, and p ublication o f p rin t a nd w e b in stru ction al m aterials. Leads planning fo r in stru ction al p ro g ra m s u sing n e w te c h n o lo g ie s in a n o rg a n i­ DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES Fairmont State College A s c h ie f L ib ra ry a d m in is tra to r, th e D ire c to r is re s p o n s ib le f o r o v e ra ll m a n a g e m e n t, in c lu d in g : c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t, b u d g e t/ fis c a l m a n a g e m e n t, s ta ff m a n a g e m e n t/d e - v e lo p m e n t, s tra te g ic p la n n in g , a n d p o lic y . R e p o rtin g to th e P ro v o s t a n d V ic e P re s i­ d e n t fo r A c a d e m ic A ffa irs , th e D ire c to r w ill w o rk c lo s e ly w ith th e A s s o c ia te V ic e P re s i­ d e n t fo r In fo rm a tio n T e c h n o lo g y . T h e p o s i­ tio n in c lu d e s a p p o in tm e n t a s A s s is ta n t P ro fe s s o r o f L ib ra ry S c ie n c e . Q u a lific a tio n s in c lu d e a M L S d e g re e fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d p ro g ra m , w ith a d o c to ra te in a re le v a n t s u b je c t a re a p re fe rre d . In te r­ e s te d c a n d id a te s a re e n c o u ra g e d to re n e w th e fa ll d e s c rip tio n a n d q u a lific a tio n s a t h ttp ://w w w .fs c w v .e d u .h r/jo b o p s /lib d ir.h tm l. R e v ie w o f a p p lic a tio n s is u n d e rw a y an d w ill c o n tin u e un til fille d . C a n d id a te s s h o u ld s u b m it le tte r o f in te re s t, re s u m e , a n d th re e re fe re n c e s to : Frederick G. Fidura Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Fairmont State College 1201 Locust Avenue Fairmont, WV 26554 Fairmont State College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity institution; minorities and women are encouraged to apply. za tion co m m itte d to the u se o f e le ctro n ic re so urce s; co o rd in a te s in stru c­ tio na l cla sses and tou rs, w h ich d ra w upon 2 5 librarians a nd staff; d evelops effe ctive o utreach a nd p ub licity fo r in stru ction al p rogram s. Q ualifications: M a s te r’s d eg re e fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d lib ra ry s c h o o l a n d re le va n t in stru ction e x p e rie n ce a re re q uired . E xp e rie n ce in th e a pp lica tio n o f new te c h n o lo g ie s to in s tru c tio n (in c lu d in g H T M L a n d w e b p a g e d es ig n ) and s u c c e s s fu l s u p e rv is o ry e x p e rie n c e a re p re fe rre d . M u st h a v e e xce lle n t tea ch ing skills, kn ow led g e o f instructional m e tho d s a nd e lectron ic instruc­ tio na l too ls, e xce lle n t w ritte n a nd oral co m m u n ic a tio n skills, a nd a stro ng public se rvice orientation. Salary: $37,000. C o m prehensive benefits pack­ a g e ; c h o ic e o f re tire m e n t p ro g ra m s in clu d in g T IA A -C R E F ; no s ta te o r lo cal in com e tax. (F o r inform ation on a p p lyin g fo r this position se e U n ive r­ s ity o f H o u sto n ’s ad fo r H e ad o f Info rm a tio n S ervices b elow .) C U R A T O R . A m e ric a n a nd B ritish H isto ry C o lle ctio n s, S ta n fo rd U n ive r­ sity. T h e S ta n fo rd U n iv e rs ity L ib ra rie s se e ks a s u b je c t s p e c ia lis t w ith g ra d u a te tra in in g in A m e rica n o r B ritish S tu d ie s to d e v e lo p a nd m a n a g e general a nd sp ecia l co lle ction s su pp orting th o se areas. Th e scope o f y o u r re sp on s ib ilitie s w ill in clu d e p u b lish e d te x ts in a ll fo rm a ts , p rin te d a nd electronic, as well as u npublished prim a ry resources. Y ou will also provide adva nce d re feren ce and bib liog ra p hic assistan ce a nd m a y tea ch a g ra d u ­ ate s e m in a r o r co llo q u iu m o n re search m e tho d s a nd re so urce s in A m e ri­ can and British history. A s a m e m b er o f th e curatorial team , you will actively p a rticip a te in th e n ew H u m a n itie s a n d A re a S tu d ie s R e so u rce C e n te r, a ce ntra l lib ra ry re so urce fo r re feren ce a nd co lle ctio n -re la te d s e rvice s and http://www.prairie.cc.il.us http://www.fscwv.edu.hr/jobops/libdir.html 5 8 2 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 H A R V A R D B U S I N E S S S C H O O L Baker Library Access Services Manager Reporting to the Director of the Business Information Services Center, is responsible for organizing, planning, and supervising the operations of the Information Services Center desk and the Reading Room. Services include reference, circulation, access, stacks and Reading Room maintenance, document delivery and Harvard Depository accessions and retrievals. Actively applies new technologies and man­ agement techniques to improve customer service and insure efficient operations. Coordinates adminis­ tration of the library’s integrated system (Voyager from Endeavor Information Systems) with Information Technology and Resource and Database Management Departments. Oversees Voyager training and the preparation of Voyager document delivery policies and procedures. Manages and develops the Access Services staff and hourly employees. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; 4+ years’ professional experience in reference and/or access services in a special or academic library. Subject knowledge of business and/or finance desirable. Strong commit­ ment to explore new methods of delivering services in the electronic era essential. Strong interpersonal and communication skills, proven ability to work effectively with students, faculty and colleagues. Demonstrated supervisory experience and project management skills including the leadership of staff. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with and coordinate the efforts of colleagues from across departments. Experience with automated systems and understanding of how emerging technologies can be applied to the instructional and research mission of the Library. Director of Resource and Database Management Reporting to the Executive Director for Library and Information Services, administers the operations of the Resource and Database Management Department, including collection development, acquisitions, serials management, cataloging, database maintenance, binding, and physical processing, ensuring smooth and efficient workflow for the purpose of providing superior service to the library’s staff and client groups. Assists with coordinating administration of the library’s integrated system (Voyager from Endeavor Information Systems) with Information Technology and Access Services Departments. Direct RDM’s participation in university-wide virtual library initiatives. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; significant experience in managing technical services operations in a corporate or research library; superior interpersonal skills; ability to provide leadership, set priorities, and resolve competing demands in a fast-paced environment; excellent planning, analytical, and communication skills. Demonstrated ability to work cooperatively with and coordinate the efforts of colleagues from across departments; strong customer service orientation; demonstrated creativity, initiative, and innovation; experience in developing and implementing innovative virtual library projects, web page design and developing thesauri and classification systems, strongly preferred. Archivist/Records Manager Search Re-Opened Reporting to the Director of Historical Collections, responsible for the administration and research use of the Harvard Business School Archives Collection (including Web based access) and for the administration of the records management program for multimedia, electronic, and paper-based records. Initiates and manages outreach activities including exhibitions and public programs that emphasize the HBS Archives collection. Requirements: ALA-accredited M.L.S. an d /o r M.A. with archival concentration. Minimum of 4 years’ professional experience appraising, acquiring, arranging, describing, and preserving archival records. Professional experience in processing and cataloging archival collections, preferably using MARC- AMC and APPM; familiarity with AACR2 and LCSH. Professional experience in managing multi- media and electronic records and in developing archival programs for these types of records highly desirable. Demonstrated professional experience managing an archival records management program, preferably including oral history projects. Evidence of successful supervisory experience; excellent oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated initiative, flexibility and the ability to work creatively in a collaborative and rapidly changing environment. Please contact: Ellen Mahoney, Chief Human Resources Officer, Harvard Business School, Soldier’s Field, Boston, MA 02163; E-mail: Emahoney@hbs.edu Equal O pportunity/Affirmative Action Employer H A R V A R D mailto:Emahoney@hbs.edu C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 583 REFERENCE LIBRARIAN The University of California, Riverside T h e U n iv e rs ity o f C a lifo rn ia , R iv e rs id e s e e k s a n in n o v a tiv e , e n e rg e tic , a n d s e rv ic e -o ri­ e n te d lib ra ria n to jo in its R iv e ra L ib ra ry R e f­ e re n c e S e rv ic e s D e p a rtm e n t in p ro v id in g re fe re n c e an d in s tru c tio n s e rv ic e s a n d fu r ­ th e rin g th e d e v e lo p m e n t an d u s e o f th e L ib ra ry ’s e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s . T h e p o s itio n re p o rts to th e H e a d o f R e fe re n c e S e rv ic e s a n d is re s p o n s ib le fo r d e v e lo p in g a n d c o n ­ d u c tin g in s tru c tio n s e s s io n s in th e u s e of e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s a n d re s e a rc h m e th ­ o d s ; p ro v id in g g e n e ra l re fe re n c e s e rv ic e to a d iv e rs e u s e r c o m m u n ity in th e h u m a n itie s , s o c ia l s c ie n c e s , a n d b u s in e s s ; c re a tin g u s e r e d u c a tio n m a te ria ls in p rin t a n d w e b -b a s e d fo rm a ts ; a n d a c tiv e ly c o n trib u tin g to e n ­ h a n c in g th e u s a b ility a n d c o n te n t o f th e L ib r a ry ’s w e b s ite . A ls o a s s is ts w ith h a r d w a r e /s o ftw a re s u p ­ p o rt a n d o n g o in g s ta f f tra in in g in th e u s e s o f n e w lib ra ry te c h n o lo g y . S o m e e v e n in g a n d w e e k e n d h o u rs a re re q u ire d . G ra d u ­ a te lib ra ry d e g re e , k n o w le d g e o f a w id e ra n g e o f p rin t a n d e le c t ro n ic in fo rm a tio n r e s o u rc e s , t e a c h in g o r tr a in in g e x p e r i­ e n c e a n d e x p e rtis e u s in g th e W e b a s an in fo rm a tio n re s o u rc e . D e m o n s tra te d s k ill in w e b s ite d e v e lo p m e n t a n d fa c ility w o rk in g w ith in fo rm a tio n te c h ­ n o lo g y . E x c e lle n t o ra l a n d w ritte n c o m m u n i­ c a tio n skills . P R E F E R R E D : O n e y e a r a c a d e m ic lib ra ry re fe re n c e a n d in s tr u c tio n e x p e rie n c e . T h e s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill b e a p p o in te d to th e L ib ra ria n s e r ie s a t a s a la r y le v e l a p p r o ­ p r ia te to th e c a n d id a te ’s q u a lific a tio n s an d e x p e rie n c e . A P P O IN T M E N T R ANG E: $32,29 2-$43,332. Li­ b ra ria n s a re a c a d e m ic a p p o in te e s a n d a c ­ c ru e v a c a tio n a t th e rate o f tw o d a y s /m o n th an d s ic k le a v e a t th e ra te o f o n e d a y /m o n th . T h e U n iv e rs ity o ffe rs a b road ra n g e of b e n ­ e fits an d a n e x c e lle n t re tire m e n t pro g ra m . O p e n until filled. T o e n s u re c o n s id e ra tio n , se n d le tte r o f a p p li­ ca tio n , c o m p le te re sum e, an d th e n a m e s and a d d re s s e s o f th re e re fe re n c e s by A u g u s t 7, 19 99, to: John W. Tanno AUL University of California P.O. Box 5900 Riverside, CA 92517 584 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 LIBRARIANS Western Connecticut State University w w w . w c s u . c t s t a t e u . e d u W e s te rn C o n n e c tic u t S tate U n iv e rs ity is s e e k in g q u a lifie d a p p lic a n ts fo r tw o te n u re -tra c k p o sitio n s in th e R uth H ass Library. Interested ca n d id a te s sho uld s en d le tte r of a p p lic a tio n a n d resum e, s p e c ify in g th e p o sitio n th e y are in te re s te d in, to: Vijay Nair, Chairperson Library Search Committee Ruth Haas Library 181 White Street Danbury, CT 06810 A C C E S S S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N R e s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e su p e rv is io n o f th e a u to m a te d c irc u la tio n d e p a rtm e n t an d its p e rsonn el. A d d itio n a l re s p o n s ib ilitie s w ill in c lu d e c o lle c tio n an d a n a ly s is o f s tatistics, re port preparation , p a rtic ip a tio n in re fe re n c e d e s k ro tation , s e rv in g as a liaison to S e le c te d a c a d e m ic d e p a rtm e n ts , and s u p e rv is io n on in te rlib ra ry loan an d d o c u m e n t de live ry, p rin t an d e le c tro n ic re serves, an d s ta cks m a in te n a n c e . C a n d id a te s m u s t po s s e s s a M L S fro m a n A L A -a c c re d ite d p rogra m an d d e m o n s tra b le fa m ilia rity w ith a c c e s s s e rv ic e s in an a u to m a te d a c a d e m ic lib ra ry e n v iro n m e n t. It is p re fe rre d th a t th e c a n d id a te h a ve a t le a s t tw o y e a rs of p o s t-M L S e x p e rie n c e su p e rv is in g c irc u la tio n /re s e rv e and in te rlib ra ry loan, kn o w le d g e o f In n o v a tiv e Interfa ces, an d fa m ilia rity w ith c o p y rig h t law s. M inim um salary: $3 8,54 6. T h e a p p lic a tio n d e a d lin e is A u g u s t 15, 1999. S C IE N C E /P U B L IC S E R V IC E S LIB R A R IA N R e s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e pro v id in g th e fo llo w in g s e rv ic e s in th e scie n ce s: lib ra ry in s tru c tio n to cla s s e s , a s s is ta n c e to fa c u lty an d s tu d e n ts in on lin e s e a rc h d a ta b a s e s , a s s is ta n c e to a c a d e m ic d e p a rtm e n ts an d th e H a s s lib ra ry re fe re n c e in c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t, e v a lu a tio n and re c o m m e n ­ da tio n o f new o n lin e s e rv ic e s an d d a ta b a s e s in c o n s u lta tio n w ith d e p a rtm e n ta l an d lib ra ry facu lty, e-m a il re fe re n c e s e rv ic e , an d m a in te n a n c e o f s e c tio n o f th e “S u b je c t G u id e to In te rn e t R e s o u rc e s .” A d d itio n a l re s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e pro v id in g ge nera l re fe re n c e d e s k s e rv ic e inclu d in g on e eve n in g p e r w e e k and so m e S u n d a ys. C a n d id a te s m u st p o s s e s s a M LS fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d progra m an d d e m o n s tra b le fa m ilia rity w ith re fe re n c e c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t a n d o n lin e re s o u rc e s in th e na tura l a n d /o r h e alth s c ie n c e s . It is p re fe rre d th a t th e ca n d id a te have u n d e rg ra d u a te /g ra d u a te w o rk in th e s c ie n c e s an d at le a s t tw o y e a rs o f po s t-M L S e x p e rie n c e in a c a d e m ic lib ra ry p u b lic s e rvice s, c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t, and lib ra ry instru c tio n . M inim um salary: $3 8,54 6. T h e a p p lic a tio n de a d lin e is Ju ly 15, 1999. WCSU is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator/employer. su p p o rt fo r re se arch a nd te a ch in g in the h um an itie s and a re a studies. R equ irem e n ts in clu de an M LS fro m an ALA-a ccre dite d library sch oo l or equivalent in training and experience, substantial knowledge of and e xpe­ rience in a cad em ic o r research libraries and the research e nvironm ent in a m ajor university, and a dvanced g raduate w o rk in Am e rica n and British history (PhD) preferred). D em onstrated know ledge of the distribution and sources o f m aterials in A m erican and British history, relevant professional a cco m p lish m e n ts (sch o larly pub lica tio ns, te a ch in g expe rie n ce, and li­ brary-related publications/presentations), and effective interpersonal and oral/written com m unication skills are essential. Reading knowledge of one o r m o re foreign la ng u ag e s is d esirable. For consid e ra tion , se nd a co ver letter, a com plete statem ent of qualifications, a full resume o f education and relevant experience, and the nam es and addresses o f three references to: Carol Olsen, D irector of H um an Resources, S ta n fo rd U n iv e rs ity Librar­ ies, 590 Escondido Mall, Stanford, C A 94305-3090. Please apply by July 30, 1999. For information on this and other positions, see us on the web at http:/ /jobs.stanford.edu. AA/EOE. E L E C T R O N IC G O V E R N M E N T P U B L IC A T IO N S L IB R A R IA N . U n i­ versity of Minnesota Libraries-Twin Cities Campus, http://www.lib.umn.edu. Th e University o f M innesota Libraries seeks a dyna m ic professional who can d e ve lo p a nd pro m ote the u se o f e le ctro n ic g ove rn m e nt in form atio n through innovative means. W e seek candidates who are creative, can take initiative, and can w o rk in a tea m e nviron m e n t. T h e U n ive rsity Lib raries especially encourages the candidacy of people with experience in multicultural and m ultiracial settings. R eporting to the H ead o f the G ove rn m e nt Publi­ c a tion s Library, the E le ctron ic G o ve rn m e n t P ub lica tio ns L ibrarian will provide direct reference service, and will plan, develop, and provide instruc­ tion in the use o f governm ent inform ation and data, with special em phasis on in teg ra ting the use o f e le ctro n ic g ove rn m e n t in form atio n into the curriculum . Add itio na l resp on sib ilitie s w ill in clu de the cre a tion o f printed and web-based inform ational materials, and active participation in collec­ tion d e ve lo pm en t activities o f th e G ove rn m e nt P ub lica tio ns L ibrary and related collections, with an em phasis on evaluation and appropriate im ple­ m enta tio n and u se o f e le ctro n ic resources. A full positio n d e scriptio n is available at http://www.umn.edu/ohr/employ.html listed with Academic Pro­ fessional positions by Job Num ber UL#99. Qualifications: Required: ALA- a ccre dite d M LS o r foreign equ iva le nt. E xpe rie n ce w o rkin g w ith U.S. d ocu m e nts, including re feren ce w ork. In-depth kn ow ledge o f electronic governm ent inform ation resources; dem onstrated strong com m itm ent to library public service; strong oral and written com m unication skills; strong interpersonal skills; ability to work effectively in a team environment and with a diverse clientele. Desired: Dem onstrated proficiency in using electronic statistical data files; dem onstrated e xperience w ith website developm ent and oth e r m icrocom puter applications in a networked environm ent; refer­ ence experience with international documents; experience in user assess­ ment. Salary and benefits: This is a full tim e, 12-m onth, continuous appoint­ m e n t track, academ ic/professional position with probationary appointment a t A ssista n t L ibrarian rank. T h e Libraries o ffe rs a c o m p e titive sa lary co m m e nsu ra te w ith e xpe rie n ce, not le ss than $ 32 ,0 0 0 fo r this position. Excellent benefits and substantial moving allowance. Recruiting schedule: Position a vailab le Ju ly 1 ,1 9 99 . R eview o f applica tio ns w ill co ntin ue until http://www.wcsu.ctstateu.edu file:///jobs.stanford.edu http://www.lib.umn.edu http://www.umn.edu/ohr/employ.html C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 585 MEDIA DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIAN UC Santa Cruz T itle : M e d ia D e v e lo p m e n t L ibraria n R ank: A s s is ta n t L ib ra ria n /A s s o c ia te Libraria n A p p o in tm e n t s a la ry ra nge: $ 3 2 ,2 9 2 -$ 4 1 ,328 P osition ava ila b le : S e p te m b e r 1 ,1 9 9 9 T h e U niversity Library at U C S anta C ru z is see kin g a M e dia D e velo pm e nt Librarian w h o w ill se rv e as the H ead of th e M edia C e n te r an d L a ngua ge Lab. T h e incum ben t w ill m anage th e M e dia C e n te r an d its collectio ns o f au d io an d vid e o recordin gs an d o th e r resources, an d w ill facilitate instructional use of n o nprin t interactive m a terials and electronic re source s a c ro s s th e cam pus. P O S ITIO N A N D R E S P O N S IB ILIT IE S : U n d e r th e sup ervision of th e D ire cto r o f M edia S ervices, and in c ollab ora tion w ith o th e r M e dia S ervices units, th e M e dia D evelo pm e nt Librarian (M D L) w ill p rom ote th e use of m e dia an d instructional te ch nolog ies. T h e M D L w ill s up ervise tw o staff in th e M edia C e n te r an d L angua ge Lab, ov e rs e e pu blic s e rvice s and public com p u tin g stations, an d ad d re s s preserva tion and c op yright issues. T h e M D L w ill w o rk w ith fa c u lty to prom ote th e use of m e dia in instruction and research, collab ora te w ith su b je c t biblio grap hers and re fere nce libra rians in th e d e v e lo p m e n t of no nprin t colle c tio n s and the ir use, an d o ffe r instruction in th e use of nonprint, electronic, an d W o rld W id e W e b resources. A s a m e m ber of the Librarians A ssociation o f the U niversity of C alifornia (LA U C ), the M D L w ill pa rticipate in o th e r U niversity Library and s yste m w id e activities a s w ell as in profession al orga n iza tio n s o f m e dia specialists. Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : R E Q U IR E D : A LA -a c c re d ite d g ra d u a te de gree (or e q u iv a le n t degree); strong co m p u te r and tech n ica l abilities; go od c o m m unica tion and presentation skills; ab ility to w o rk fle x ib ly in th e rapidly c h a nging e n v iro n m e n t of no nprin t re source s an d re fere nce services; stro ng co m m itm e n t to pu blic service in an ac a d e m ic en vironm ent; and exce lle n t organiza tiona l skills. P R E F E R R E D : D em o nstra ted e xp erien ce w ith n o nprin t m e dia an d Internet resources. S upe rv is o ry skills and exp erien ce. G ra d u a te de g re e o r e q u iv a le n t b a ckgrou nd in on e o r m ore of the follow in g areas: m usic, pe rform ing arts, film , video , tele visio n, o r instructional tech nolog y. E xperie nce w ith d e v e lo p m e n t of w ebsite s an d m u ltim e d ia presentation softw are. THE CAM PUS, TH E LIBRARY AN D M ED IA SERVICES: O ne of the nine cam puses of the University of California, U CSC is nestled within 2,000 acres of redwood forest and meadows, overlooking the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary on California’s beautiful central coast, about 70 miles from San Francisco and 30 miles from the Silicon V alley .The Cam pus enrolls over 10,000 students, of w hom 1,000 are graduate students. The library collection of more than 1 million volum es is growing at a rate o f 30,000 volum es annually .The library has a staff of 140, of w hom 31 are librarians. The M edia C enter is one of five units within the University Library’s M edia Services section which support media usage, research, and classroom instruction. Media Services staff provide and repair equipment, acquire and process nonprint resources, design and technically maintain cam pus classrooms, promote teaching excellence, support distance learning, and produce and provide multim edia products for instructional use. The M edia Center’s collections include 2600 CDs, 2000 video and interactive laserdiscs, 10,000 LP records, and 300 interactive CD -R O M titles and interface with CRUZCAT, U C SC ’s online public access catalog. Cataloging and circulation recordkeeping are managed by the library’s integrated online system. TO A PPLY: Applicants should supply a letter of application w hich includes a com plete statem ent of their qualifications, a resume of their education and experience, as well as three letters of reference w ho refer to the candidates’ qualifications specifically related to the position posting. Referees should include their name, address, e-mail address, and telephone numbers. All letters and docum ents will be treated as confidential docum ents and should be addressed to: Kate McGirr AUL-Human Resources, University Library University of California, Santa Cruz 1156 High Street Santa Cruz, CA 95064 Phone: (831) 459-2076 Fax: (831) 459-8206 e-mail: liboff@scilibx.ucsc.edu P le a se re fe r to p o sitio n T 9 8 -4 9 in y o u r reply. F o r fu rth e r info rm atio n, v is it th e U C S C L ib ra ry at: h ttp :// w w w .u c s c .e d u /lib ra ry an d M e d ia S e rv ic e s w e b s ite at: h ttp ://m e d ia .u c s c .e d u C lo s in g da te: T h e d e a d lin e fo r a p p lic a tio n is A u g u s t 16, 1999. UCSC is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer. mailto:liboff@scilibx.ucsc.edu http://www.ucsc.edu/library http://media.ucsc.edu 586 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Historic New Orleans Collection T h e K e m p e r an d Leila W illia m s Foundation, d/b /a T h e H istoric N ew O rle a n s C o llectio n (T H N O C ), see ks a dyn am ic, g ro w th -o rie n te d , h ig h ly m o tiv a te d E xecutive D irecto r, w h o w ill h a ve re s p o n s ib ility fo r all fu n c tio n s and pe rso n n e l (40 fu ll-tim e eq u iv a le n ts ) o f T H N O C an d w h o w ill re sort d ire c tly to its fiv e - pe rson board. T H N O C , a m u s e u m /re s e a rc h c e n te r d e d ic a te d to th e his to ry of Lo u is ia n a an d N ew O rle ans, is a w e ll- e n d o w e d p riva te o p e ra tin g fo u n d a tio n th a t has be en in e x is te n c e fo r o v e r 3 0 y e a rs and c u rre n tly has a $ 5 m illion a n nual o p e ra tin g and. cap ita l bu dget. T H N O C ’s c o lle c tio n c o n s is ts o f m aps, do c u m e n ts , books, furn itu re , art, an d o b je c ts re flecting th e his to ry o f Lo uisiana , an d e s p e c ia lly N ew O rle a n s . T h e c o lle c tio n is ho used in a c o m p le x of b e a u tifu lly re store d b u ild in g s located p rim a rily in N e w O rle a n s ’ F rench Q u a rte r a n d is op e n to th e pu blic fo r re search, v ie w in g o f ex h ib itio n s , an d to u rs o f its house m u seum . T H N O C a ls o s p o n s o rs histo rica l s y m p o s ia an d pu blic a tio n s , alo n e an d in c o n ju n c tio n w ith o th e rs . T h e a p p lic a n t sh o u ld have a d o c to ra te d e g re e (o r e q u iv a le n t) and at least 10 y e a rs ’ e x p e rie n c e in an a c a d e m ic , m u se u m , o r h is to ry -re la te d e n d e a v o r inclu d in g a d m in is tra tiv e an d b u dgetin g re s p o n ­ s ib ilities. T h e a p p lic a n t m u st h a ve th e d e m o n s tra te d a b ilitie s an d s k ills to e n h a n c e th e C o lle c tio n by acq u is itio n and d o n a tio n an d to b u ild upon an d e x p and th e succ e s s fu l ex is tin g p ro g ra m s to a ch ie ve n a tional an d in te rn a tio n a l re pute fo r th e institu tion. T h e E x e c u tiv e D ire c to r pre s e n ts T H N O C th ro u g h w ritin g s an d p u b lic a p p e a ra n c e s , de v e lo p s re la tio n s h ip s w ith histo rica l an d p re s e rv a tio n o rg a n iz a tio n s an d s e rv e s on c o m m itte e s of o rg a n iz a ­ tions, c o n s is te n t w ith T H N O C ’s m ission . K n o w le d g e o f L o u is ia n a /N e w O rle a n s his to ry is preferable. It is a n tic ip a te d th a t th e s u c c e s s fu l ca n d id a te w ill c o m m a n d a b a se s a la ry in e xce ss o f $1 00,0 00, plus g e n e ro u s be nefits. N o m in a tio n s a re w e lc o m e d . A p p lic a tio n s m u st be re c e iv e d no late r tha n A u g u s t 3 1 ,1 9 9 9 . T H N O C re s e rv e s th e righ t to te rm in a te o r e xte nd th e s e a rc h at its discre tio n . A n a p p lic a tio n sha ll c o n s is t of a c o v e r letter, re sum e, an d th re e re fe re n c e s (in c lu d in g a d d re s s e s , p h one n u m bers, and fa x nu m bers). A p p lic a tio n s , o r re q u e s ts fo r ad d itio n a l info rm atio n, s h o u ld be a d d re s s e d to: Charles A. Snyder 909 Poydras Street, Suite 2300 New Orleans, LA 70112-1010 THNOC is an equal opportunity employer. position is filled. Application procedure: Send le tte r of application, resume, and the nam es, addresses, telephone num bers, and e-m ail addresses of three current professional references to: Linda DeBeau-Melting, Libraries H um an R esources Office, 4 99 W ilson Library, U n iv e rs ity o f M in n e so ta , 3 0 9 19th Ave. So. M inneapolis, MN 55455. Please identify the application with UL#99. T he University o f M innesota is com m itted to the policy tha t all p ersons shall h ave equal a ccess to its p rogram s, facilities, and e m p lo y­ m e n t w ith o u t re gard to race, co lor, cre e d, religion, natio na l origin, sex, age, m arital status, disability, public a ssistance status, veteran status, o r sexual orientation. E LE C T R O N IC R E FE R E N C E S ER VIC E S C O O R D IN A T O R . $ 32,510- $ 50 ,75 5. Position #00059. T he L ibrary o f V irg in ia ’s Reference S ervices Branch se e ks an e xpe rie n ced reference librarian w ith e xpe rtise in e le c­ tronic inform ation resources to provide leadership in planning, evaluating and selecting these re sources in o rd e r to provide specialized information services to the Governor’s Office, the General Assembly, state government officials, and individual researchers and to coordinate the m aintenance of public access workstations in the Library’s Reading Rooms. Th e success­ ful candidate should be public service oriented, innovative and flexible, able to set priorities, and to work both independently and as part of the Reference team . Q u a lifica tio ns in clu de an M LS fro m an A LA a ccre dite d school, progressive professional library reference experience, exte n sive knowl­ e dg e o f e lectron ic inform ation reso urce s and te ch n o lo g ie s and library reference theory and practice. Experience with integrated library systems, networked environments, knowledge o f com puter hardware and software app lica tio ns. Effective co m m u nicatio n , interpe rso na l skills, a nd strong p ub lic se rvice a re cru cia l. Expe rie n ce w ith H T M L prefe rred . T o apply, subm it a completed Virginia Em ploym ent Application Form b y 5 :00p.m . on Friday, July 9,1 9 99 , to: Patricia Ann Browne, T h e L ib ra ry o f V irg in ia , 800 E. Broad Street, Richmond, V A 23219; Phone: (804)692-3586; FAX: (804) 692 -3 58 7 . M ust p ass a se cu rity check. F o r m o re details, see the LVA websiteatwww.vsla.edu .then click on Employment Opportunities. An EEO/ AA/ADA Employer. H E A D IN F O R M A T IO N S ER VIC E S . U n ive rsity o f H ousto n Libraries. R esponsibilities: Provides leadership and m a n ag em en t fo r services and staff o f the Inform ation S ervices Departm ent. S upervises and evaluates nine librarians and six staff responsible fo r departm ental services, includ­ ing re feren ce d e sk service, e lectron ic reso urce s a nd services, library instruction, and governm ent docum ents. Qualifications: M aster’s degree from an ALA-a ccre dite d library school required. M inim um o f three to five ye ars o f su ccessfu l m a n ag em en t e xp e rie n ce in library p ub lic services, p articula rly reference. D em onstrated su ccess in supervision, planning, in novation, a nd the use o f te ch n olo g y to m e e t the n eeds o f library users. Effective reference, instructional, and user-education skills; strong co m ­ m itm ent to services fo r undergraduates, graduates, and faculty; d em on ­ strated excellent com m unication skills; a bility to w o rk well in team s as well websiteatwww.vsla.edu C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 587 ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, INFORMATION AND RESEARCH SERVICES University of California, Santa Barbara T h e U niversity of C alifornia, S anta B arbara, on e of the nine ca m p u se s of th e U niversity of C alifornia system , is s e e kin g an A sso cia te U niversity Librarian, Inform ation and R esearch S ervices. UC, S anta B arb ara occu p ie s a p ictu resqu e 98 9 -a cre palm and e u calyptus lined plateau o v e rlookin g the P acific O cean. U C SS join e d th e U niversity o f C alifo rn ia system in 1944. It is ranked as a c a te g o ry I research u n ive rsity by the C a rn e g ie C om m ission, and is an e lected m e m ber of th e A ssociation of A m erica n U niversities. O ffe ring a full range of u n derg rad uate and g rad u a te degrees, th e ca m p u s serves 18,000 stu d e n ts and has 90 0 full tim e facu lty, includ ing m a ny m e m b e rs of lead ing a ca dem ic s ocietie s as w ell as fe llo w s and w in n e rs of national ac a d e m ic honors. T h e libra ry is a m e m ber of the A ssociation of R esearch Libraries, th e C e n te r fo r R esearch Libraries, and th e O nline C o m p u te r Library C e n te r The libra ry is also a pa rticip a n t in th e C alifo rn ia D igital Library and a re cip ient o f research g rants from g o v e rn m e n t and o th e r sources. R E S P O N S IB ILIT IE S : T h e A U L, Inform a tion an d R esearch S ervices serves as a m e m ber of th e Library E xecutive C om m itte e re porting dire c tly to the U niversity Librarian. T h e A U L has line re spo n s ib ility and p rovides lead ersh ip an d m a n a g e m e n t su p p o rt fo r R efe rence and Instruction S ervices, S pecial C ollectio ns, A ccess S ervices S cience and E ngine erin g Library M ap and Im a gery Laboratory, and the A rts Library- T h e D ivision of Inform a tion and R esearch S ervices includ es ap pro x im a te ly 27 ac a d e m ic libra rians an d ES s ta ff em ployees. T h e A U L ch a irs th e Inform ation and R esearch S ervices G ro up re sponsib le fo r th e planning P olicy-m a king, progra m dire ction, and th e d e v e lo p m e n t and eva lu ation o r pu blic and research s e rvice s fo r th e libra ry system . T h e incu m b e n t has re sponsib ility fo r con tin u a lly im proving services, p roviding lead ersh ip in th e introductio n of ne w service s, an d adapting p o licie s and pro ce d u re s in re sponse to m e eting th e evo lvin g ne eds of th e info rm atio n s e rvice s e n v iro n m e n t T h e incum ben t co o rd in a te s bu d g e t and spa ce plan ning fo r the Inform a tion & R esearch S ervices G roup, w hich Inclu des re search grants, and o ff ca m p u s sto ra g e facilities. A s th e U C SE libra ry m o ves th ro u g h a period of organ iz a tio n a l de ve lo p m e n t th is po sitio n w ill be exp ected to play a libra ry-w ide role in inte gratin g an d eva lu a tin g library services. T h e incu m b e n t w o rk s w ith the libra rians and staff to design and de ve lo p progra m s and s e rv ic e s tha t su p p o rt th e tea c h in g and research ac tiv itie s of faculty, stud ents, and staff. S he also serves as a m e m b e r o r th e U niversity of C alifornia, H eads o f P ublic S ervices, and is activ e ly involved w ith the C alifornia D igital Library, a collab ora tive effort re sponsib le fo r building sha red digita l c o llectio ns and acc e s s s e rvice s to m e et th e re search needs of all U C cam puses. Q U A LIF IC A T IO N S : M LS fro m an A LA -a c c re d ite d program and sub stantia l e xp erien ce in public s e rv ic e po s itio n s . D em o nstra ted succ e s s fu l a d m in is tra tiv e and m a n a g e m e n t e x p e rie n c e w ith diverse use r s ervice units. D em o nstra ted decisio n m a kin g and planning skills are required. A co m m itm e n t to s ervice is essential. T h e ab ility to e sta blish an d m a intain effe ctive w orkin g re la tionsh ips w ith c ollea gue s, facu lty, and staff in a c o m p le x a nd rapidly c h a nging e n v iro n m e n t T h e ab ility to w ork effe c tiv e ly in a te a m en vironm ent. E xcellent oral, w ritte n, and inte rpersona l c om m unica tion skills. A dditio n a l d e sirable qu alifica tio n s include: k no w le dge of S pecial C ollectio ns and con sortial issues; aw a re n e ss of tre n d s in e lectronic and digita l re source s and the im pa ct of te c h n o lo g y on libraries as w ell a s exp e rie n c e w ith c u rre n t and d e velopin g info rm atio n service s; record of lead ersh ip and ac h ie v e m e n t In th e profession a nd a c o m m itm e n t to fostering th e profession al d e ve lo p m e n t of others; and a stro ng co m m itm e n t to diversity. H IR IN G R A N G E: $ 6 5,00 0 to $9 0,00 0 based on qu alific a tio n s end exp erien ce. C onsid era tion of ap plica tio n s begin A u g u st 15,1999, and con tin u e until th e position is filled. S end resum e an d nam es an d ad d re sse s o f th re e re fere nces to: Detrice Bankhead Associate University Librarian Personnel, Davidson Library University of California, Santa Barbara Santa Barbara, CA 93106 V is it o u r hom e pa ge at http://w w w .libra ry.ucsb .edu An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. http://www.library.ucsb.edu 588 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 CURATOR, MODERN LITERATURE COLLECTION/MANUSCRIPTS Washington University in St. Louis Olin Library System T h e S pecial C o lle c tio n s o f W a s h in g to n U n iv e rs ity Lib ra rie s in St. L o uis is s e e k in g a ta le n te d , dyn am ic, c re ative, s e rv ic e -o rie n te d individ ual to se rv e a s C ura tor, M o dem Lite ra tu re C o lle c tio n M a nuscrip ts. T h e S pecial C o lle c tio n s D e p a rtm e n t is m a de up of th re e un its (R are B ooks, M a nuscrip ts, and U n iv e rs ity A rc h iv e s ) and is a p a rtn e r in fu n d in g th e P rog ram fo r th e Illustrated B ook, includ ing a p rin ting stud io, w ith th e S choo l o f Art. C o lla b o ra tiv e e ffo rts w ith U n iv e rs ity fa c u lty are a high priority; in a d dition, th e s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill be p a rtic ip a tin g in pla n n in g fo r a new S pecial C olle c tio n s fa cility. S pecial C o lle c tio n s h o uses a p p ro x im a te ly 5 0 ,0 0 0 p rin te d v o lu m e s of rare b o o ks an d m odern litera ture , an d an e x te n s iv e colle ctio n of m a n u s c rip ts o f m o re th a n 75 m a jo r B ritish and A m erica n w rite rs of th e 19th and 20 th cen tu rie s. O f p a rtic u la r note in th e m o dern lite ra tu re c o lle c tio n are c o lle c tio n s fo r S am u el B eckett, J a m e s M errill, an d M a y S w e n so n , an d St. Louis a u th o rs H ow ard N em e rov, W illia m G ass, S ta n le y E lkin, D ona ld F inkel, M o na V an D uyn, C o n s ta n c e U rdang, an d John N M o rris. T h e U R L fo r th e d e p a rtm e n t w e b site is: h ttp ://lib ra ry .w u s tl.e d u /U n its /S p e c . R E S P O N S IB ILIT IE S : T h e C u ra to r is re s p o n s ib le f o r building, prom oting, and a d m inistering th e M odern Lite ra tu re C olle c tio n . W ith th e H ead o f S pe c ia l C olle c tio n s , th e C u ra to r w ill plan fo r th e m a in te n a n ce o f existing re search c o lle c tio n s an d help e s ta b lis h n e w d ire c tio n s fo r th e M o dern Lite ratu re C ollectio n. T h e C u ra to r is re s p o n s ib le fo r d e v e lo p in g an d pro v id in g fin d in g a id s an d w o rk s w ith o th e r d e p a rtm e n t s ta ff to e n s u re th a t all u s e rs ’ n e e d s are m et, an d s e rv e s as A c tin g H ead of S pecial C o lle c tio n s in th e a b s e n c e of th e H ead. T h e C u ra to r a ls o h as c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t re sponsib ilitie s to th e A m e ric a n litera ture po rtion o f th e c irc u la tin g c o lle c tio n in O lin Library. In ad d itio n , th e C u ra to r is e x p e c te d to a c tiv e ly p a rtic ip a te in pla n n in g an d ca rry in g o u t d e p a rtm e n t ou trea ch a c tivities, inclu d in g lectu res, sym p o s ia , an d re ading s s p o n s o re d b y S pecial C ollectio ns. E D U C A T IO N Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : A. M a s te r’s de g re e is re quire d, e ith e r M L S fro m an A L A -a c c re d ite d sch o o l o r M A in E nglish o r C o m p a ra tiv e L ite ratu re; p re fe r both. S u b je c t ex p e rtis e in c o n te m p o ra ry A m e ric a n an d B ritish literature. E vid e n ce of w ritte n an d oral co m m u n ic a tio n skills. E xperie nce: S pecial C o lle c tio n s e x p e rie n c e required. M a n u s c rip t re fe re n c e e x p e rie n c e he lp ful. C olle ctio n d e v e lo p m e n t e x p e rie n c e prefe rre d . K now led ge o f m a n u s c rip t c a ta lo g in g p ro c e d u re s preferred. E x p e rie n c e w ith a u to m a te d proc e d u re s , includ ing A M C fo rm a ts , H TM L, and EAD, de sirable . F a m ilia rity w ith rare b o ok an d m a n u s c rip t tra d e prefe rre d . S a la ry ra nge: $ 3 2 ,0 0 0 -$ 3 9 ,0 0 0 . F o r full c o n s id e ra tio n , a p p lic a n ts s h o u ld send a le tte r o f a p plication , re s u m e an d th e n a m e s o f th re e re fe re n c e s to: Human Resources Washington University Campus Box 1178 7425 Forsyth Blvd. St Louis, MO 63105 Position will remain open until filled. Employment eligibility verification required upon hire. Washington University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. as in in dividu a l situations. E xpe rie n ce w ith e le ctro n ic d ata ba ses and Internet resources. Salary: $50,000 depending on qualifications. Com pre­ hensive benefits package; choice o f retirem ent program s including TIAA- C R EF; no s tate o r local in com e tax. P lease re vie w o u r m ore detailed position d escriptio n s a nd in form ation a bo ut the U n ive rsity o f Houston at http://info.lib.uh.edU/local/positions.htm. Application deadline:Applications w ill be a ccep ted fo r b oth p ositio n s until filled. S end le tte r o f app lica tio n, nam es o f three references, and resum e to: John Lehner, L ibrary Human R e sou rce s D irector, M .D. A nd e rson Library, U n iv e rs ity o f H o u s to n , Houston, TX 77204-2091. T he University of Houston is an equal opportu­ nity, affirmative action employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons w ith disabilities are encouraged to apply. H EAD L IB R A R IA N . Bowling Green State University is seeking innovative and dynam ic applicants fo r the Head Librarian, Science Library position to lead, adm inister, and e nsure the effectiveness o f the services and opera­ tions. P rim ary responsibilities include planning, designing, im plementing, and evalu a ting e lectron ic initiatives in colla bo ra tion with colleagues; su­ pervising faculty and staff; developing, planning, and providing reference se rvice (including e ven in gs and w e eke n ds) and lib ra ry user e ducation; overseeing collection developm ent; developing strong relationships with facuIty in the sciences to ensure that services m eet teaching and research needs; and participating in library-wide m a n ag em en t through service on co m m itte es. R equired qua lifica tio ns: A L A -a ccre dite d M LS; a t le ast two years of academ ic library o r equivalent experience; dem onstrated ability to coordinate program s and services; evidence o f successful m anagem ent, supervisory, and instructional experience; know ledge/background in the sciences and fam iliarity with scientific m aterials and electronic resources; innovative leadership skills; excellent oral and written communication skills; a bility to w o rk in d e p en d en tly as w e ll as part o f a tea m ; and a stro ng http://library.wustl.edu/Units/Spec http://info.lib.uh.edU/local/positions.htm.Applicationdeadline:Applications C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 589 FOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLE Loyola University Chicago 1) B U SIN E S S R E FE R EN C E LIB R A R IA N /B IB LIO G R A P H E R (R E P O STE D ) Lewis Library. Provides reference service and library instruction for graduate and undergraduate programs in the Schools of Business and Social W ork, W orkplace Studies, and Criminal Justice, as well as programs supporting general undergraduate studies. Serves as bibliographer and faculty liaison to at least one of the above departments. Reports to the Head of Lewis Library. Salary: minimum $30,000. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; academic background and/or experience in business o r social sciences; experience in providing traditional and electronic reference services and/or collections managem ent in an academic or special library; W W W expertise; excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Desired: experience teaching information literacy and library skills in classroom and workshop settings, W W W authoring and design skills. 2) H E A D O F T H E M A L L IN C K R O D T C A M P U S L IB R A R Y Responsible for overall managem ent and developm ent of the Mallinckrodt Library, which serves the School of Education and related distance learning programs. The cam pus is located in Wilm ette, Illinois, 20 miles north of downtown Chicago. Responsibilities include: supervision of 3.5 FTE professional and support staff and a num ber of student assistants; budget management; strategic planning and project management; marketing of library services; service on library and university committees. Oversees reference, library instruction, and distance learning services. Serves as a collection developm ent librarian and faculty liaison fo r education collections. Reports to the Assistant Dean for Information Services and Collection Development. Salary: minimum $40,000. Qualifications: Required: ALA-accredited MLS; three years of professional experience in an academic library, including supervisory experience; academic background and/or experience in the field of education; knowledge and enthusiasm for new technologies; excellent com munication and interpersonal skills; strong com m itm ent to public service. Desired: Collection developm ent experience; experience with distance education. 3) IN T E R L IB R A R Y LO A N LIB R A R IA N Responsible for interl ibrary loan operations at four libraries on three campuses. Manages and supervises daily interlibrary borrowing and lending operations at C udahy Library and coordinates the ILL operations at Lewis, Mallinckrodt, and Science Libraries. Supervises one full-tim e staff m em ber and 2.5 FTE student workers, coordinates the ILL w ork of three staff at the branch libraries, and is responsible for the user services offered b y th e ILLunit. Provides leadership in evaluating, recommending, and implementing the use of new technologies in the provision of these services and acts as the Libraries’ liaison for consortial resource-sharing efforts at the state, regional, and national levels. Reports to the Head of Access Services and plays a major role in the overall managem ent of the Access Services Department. Salary: minimum $37,000. Qualifications: ALA- accredited MLS; three years of professional academic library experience; strong custom er service orientation; excellent oral and written com munication skills; strong interpersonal skills; com mitment to the service and educational roles of academ ic libraries; supervisory/managerial experience; knowledge of O C LC and other electronic resources; and familiarity with client-initiated docum ent delivery services. 4) S C IEN C E R E FE R EN C E C O O R D IN A TO R /B IB LIO G R A PH E R C oordina tes and prom otes reference service s and electronic resources in the sciences, including scheduling, training, and sup ervising s tud ent reference assistants. S erves as b iblio grap her a nd faculty liaison to three s cience de partm ents. T e a c h e s library w orksh ops and cou rse-b ased user education sessions. R eports to the H ead of the S cience Library. T h e S cience Library serves the D epartm ents of Biology, C hem istry, M a them atics and C o m p u te r S ciences, N atural S ciences, Physics, Psychology, and the S chool of N ursing. S alary: m inim um $30,000. Q ualifications: R equired: A LA -accredited MLS; aca dem ic ba ckgrou nd a n d /o r e xp erien ce in the sciences; e xp erien ce in providing traditional and electronic reference services; W W W expertise, including a u thoring and design; exce lle nt com m unication and interpersonal skills. D esired: experien ce teaching inform ation literacy a nd library skills in classroom and w orksh op settings; collection de ve lo p m e n t experience. The Loyola University Chicago Library system has over 1.7 million volum es in 7 libraries and an FY’ 99 collection budget of over $5 million. Benefits include 20 days’ vacation, full tuition benefits, TIAA/CREF, and standard medical/dental plans. Review of applications will begin A ugust 1 , 1999; applications will be accepted until positions are filled. For more about Loyola, visit http://www.luc.edu. Qualified applicants should send letter of application specifying the position, a resume, and contact information for three references to: Edward A. Warro Dean of Libraries Loyola University Chicago 25 E. Pearson Chicago, IL 60611 Loyola University Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity educator/employer. http://www.luc.edu 590 / C&RL News ■ July/August 7999 PUBLIC SERVICE LIBRARIAN Florida Gulf Coast University FG C U L ibrary s ee ks an e n e rg e tic and k n o w le d g e a b le libra rian to jo in an e n th u s ia s tic pu blic s ervice tea m . FG C U is located on th e S outh ern G ulf C o a s t of F lo rid a on th e ed ge of th e E ve rg la d e s in a ra pidly gro w in g a re a w ith a range o f cultu ral and re creatio nal o p p o rtu n itie s in F ort M ye rs & N aples. FG CU e m p h a s iz e s s e rv ic e to th e c o m m u n ity and e n v iro n m e n ta l c o n s c io u s n e s s in a hig h -te ch e n vironm ent. C h e c k us o u t at h ttp ://lib ra ry .fg c u .e d u / All p u b lic s e rv ic e libra rians p rovide g e n e ra l re fere nce, p a rtic ip a te in th e L ib ra ry ’s info rm atio n litera cy progra m , se rve as liaison to ac a d e m ic d e partm ents, de ve lo p prin t an d e le c tro n ic instructiona l m a te ria ls an d p a rtic ip a te in fa c u lty go ve rn a n ce . T h e s u cce ssfu l c a n d id a te w ill po s s e s s cre ativity, fle x ib ility , a n d initiative ; be c o m fo rta b le in a te a m -b a s e d m a n a g e m e n t stru cture ; and e x h ib it high -tech skills in an o rg a n iz a tio n c o m m itte d to s tu d e n t-c e n te re d te a c h in g and learning. R E Q U IR E D : A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS by S e p te m b e r 1999. D e m o n s tra te d a b ility to use tech n o lo g y , e s p e c ia lly w e b resource s, stro ng c o m m itm e n t to pu blic service , an d th e a b ility to a p p ly te a c h in g skills e ffe c tiv e ly . S A L A R Y A N D B E N E F IT S : A p p o in tm e n t w ill be m a de a t a fa c u lty ra nk an d sa la ry c o m m e n s u ra te w ith th e c a n d id a te ’s exp e rie n c e on a 12-m onth, m u ltiy e a r a p p o in tm e n t basis. Instructo r: $ 2 8 ,0 0 0 m inim um ; A s s is ta n t U niversity Libraria n: $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 m inim um ; A s s o c ia te U n iv e rs ity Librarian: $3 2 ,0 0 0 m inim um ; U n iv e rs ity Libraria n: $ 3 4 ,0 0 0 m inim um . H O W T O A P P L Y : T h e re is no fo rm a l a p plication form . T o ap ply, s u b m it tw o pa ckages, each w ith a le tte r o f interest, re sum e, and a list o f fiv e re fere nces p o s tm a rk e d b y J u ly 30, 1999, to: Florida Gulf Coast University Dir. Human Resources, Pos. #10174, 10501 FGCU Blvd.S. Ft. Myers, FL 33965-6565 F in alists w ill be re quire d to pro v id e officia l tra n s c rip ts . F o r a d ditiona l info, call o u r jo b lin e (941) 59 0- 1111 o r v is it o u r w ebsite : h ttp ://a d m in .fg c u .e d u /h r/in d e x .h tm l. U n d e r F L pu blic re cords law s, ap p lic a tio n s w ill be m a de ava ila b le upon request. FGCU is an EO/EA/AAI which has a commitment to cultural, racial, and ethnic communities and encourages women and minorities to apply. It is expected that successful candidates share in this commitment. co m m itm en t to serving d iverse co m m u nities. P referred qualifications: e xpe rie n ce w ith n etw o rk te ch n olo g ie s and d esig n in g and cre a ting w eb pages; a second m a ster’s deg re e in a life o r physical scie nce . Assistan t Professor. Tenure-track, faculty position. Service and research required to attain ten u re and p rom otion. S alary co m p etitive , d ep en d en t on related e xperience. A nticipa ted starting date: O ctob er 1,1 9 99 . B GSU is an A A/ EEO e m p lo ye r and e n co urag e s a p p lica tio ns from w o m e n, m inorities, veterans, and person s w ith disabilities. M ail le tte r of application, current curriculum vitae, and the names, phone num bers, and addresses o f three current references to: B everly J. Stearns, Office of the Dean, 2 0 4 Jerom e Library, B o w lin g G re e n S ta te U n iv e rs ity , B ow ling G reen, O H 43403. Applications postmarked by August 13,1 99 9 will receive full consideration. H E A D , L IB R A R Y USER ED U C A TIO N P R O G R AM . W ashington State University, Pullman, W ashington. Currently vacant. Incumbent will coordi­ nate an expanding program of instruction that reaches over 6 ,0 0 0 students, faculty, and staff each year. Th e current program involves working with the u n ive rsity’s in tro du ctory w riting course; in teg ra ting in stru ction into w rit­ in g-in -the -m a jo r co urses as well as a dvanced w riting courses offered by the D epartm ent o f English; tea ch ing Internet classes; co lla bo ra ting with o th e r d e p a rtm e n ts such as English, G eneral Education, and S tudent Advising and Learning Center; and offering a for-credit course in research and inform ation literacy skills on cam pus as well as through the Extended D egree Program . S pe cific responsibilities: P ro vide s the leadership, di­ rection, and plan n in g required fo r a cre a tive, effective, a nd coordin a te d lib ra ry user edu catio n pro gra m a t W SU . In co op eratio n w ith lib ra ry and teaching faculty, deve lo ps instructional pro gra m s and m aterials, in print and in electronic form at. Te ach e s library instruction sessions. S erves as a resource fo r lib ra ry co lle a g u e s participa tin g in library u se r education. P rovides in -h ou se tra in ing a nd w o rksh op s on a va rie ty o f in stru ction al issues. C ond u cts n eeds assessm en t and e va lu a tion s o f th e instruction program . D e velop s effective o utreach and p ub licity fo r the instruction program . A pplies n ew instructional m e tho d s using a va rie ty o f tech n olo ­ gies. Provides minim al reference service. Reports to the Assistan t Direc­ to r fo r P ublic and Research Services. Q ua lifica tio ns: R equired: A LA- accredited MLS; a minim um of three years o f library user education and/or academ ic teaching experience. Experience developing, coordinating, and a ssessin g instructional p rogram s. D em o nstra ted a b ility to colla bo ra te effectively with library colleagues o r oth e r departm ental faculty. D em on­ strated experience integrating technology into instruction. Familiarity with cu rre n t theory, practices, and issu es related to lib ra ry user education. Ability to w o rk effectively in a collegial environm ent. Salary: From $35,000 co m m e nsu ra te w ith q u a lifica tio ns and e xperience. Rank: L ibrarian 2; faculty status. O the r benefits: TIAA/C R EF, broad insurance program , 22 days’ vacation and 12 days’ sick leave p er year. Send letter o f application, resume, and names, telephone numbers, and complete mailing addresses o f three referen ces add re ssed to: N a ncy L. B aker, D irecto r o f Libraries, W a s h in g to n S ta te U n iv e rs ity Libraries, PO Box 645610, Pullm an, W A 991 64 -5 6 10 . A p p lica tio n review begins: A ug u st 1 6 ,1 9 9 9 . W ash ing ton S tate U nive rsity Libraries’ hom e P age is: h ttp ://w w w .w sulibs.w su .ed u . W SU is an EEO em ployer. P rotected group m em bers are e ncouraged to apply. H E A D O F P U B L IC S ER VIC E S (C IR C U L A T IO N , IN T E R L IB R A R Y L O A N , RES ER VE S , P U B L IC R E L A T IO N S ). W o lfg ra m M e m orial Li­ brary of W ide ne r U nive rsity is searchin g fo r a H ead o f P ublic S ervices to http://library.fgcu.edu/ http://admin.fgcu.edu/hr/index.html http://www.wsulibs.wsu.edu C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 591 LIBRARIAN, HEAD OF THE REFERENCE DEPARTMENT California State University, Sacramento C a lifo rn ia S ta te U niv e rs ity , S a c ra m e n to L ib ra ry s e e k s a d y n a m ic lib ra ria n to p ro v id e c re a tiv e le a d e rs h ip fo r th e R e fe re n c e D ep a rtm e n t. T h is te n u re -tra c k p o s itio n o ffe rs s u b s ta n tia l o p p o rtu n ity fo r p ro fe s s io n a l g ro w th an d d e v e lo p m e n t. T h is p o s itio n re p o rts to th e A s s o c ia te D ean, P ublic S e rv ic e s . D E S C R IP T IO N : T h e H ead o f th e R e fe re n c e D e p a rtm e n t is re s p o n s ib le fo r d ire c tin g all a s p e c ts of d e p a rtm e n t s e rv ic e s , pro g ra m s , o p e ra tio n s , s ta ff an d bu d g e t. D e v e lo p s s tra te g ic d ire c tio n s and v is io n s fo r R efe re n c e an d m a n a g e s c h a n g e e ffe c tiv e ly in a co lle g ia l m a nner. F o s te rs te a m w o rk a nd p ro fe s s io n a l d e v e lo p m e n t. R e s p o n s ib le fo r th e q u a lity an d c u rre n c y o f th e re fe re n c e c o lle c tio n in all fo rm a ts . P re p a re s d e p a rtm e n t b u d g e t a n d re ports. A s s u m e s a p ro m in e n t role in lib ra ry w id e s tra te g ic p la n n in g an d b u dgetin g. M IN IM U M Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : A L A -a c c re d ite d M L S o r e q u iv a le n t; s u b s ta n tia l re fe re n c e e x p e rie n c e in an a c a d e m ic libra ry; e x p e rie n c e in s e le c tin g re fe re n c e m a terials, in c lu d in g p rin t an d e le c tro n ic re so u rce s; d e m o n s tra te d a b ility to p ro v id e le a d e rs h ip in a co lle g ia l m a n n e r in an e v e r-c h a n g in g e n v iro n m e n t; d e m o n s tra te d a b ility to initiate , ad v o c a te , plan, an d im p le m e n t n e w info rm atio n s e rv ic e s , fo rm a ts , an d te c h n o lo g y ; a re co rd o f s u c c e s s fu l s u p e rv is o ry e x p e rie n c e ; e x c e lle n t in te rp e rs o n a l s k ills an d th e a b ility to w o rk e ffe c tiv e ly w ith a d iv e rs e p o p u la tio n of fa c u lty , staff, stu d e n t, an d c o m m u n ity m e m b e rs ; e ffe c tiv e v e rb a l an d w ritte n c o m m u n ic a tio n skills ; d e m o n s tra te d e x p e rie n c e w ith c o m p u te r a p p lic a tio n s in c lu d in g e le c tro n ic in fo rm a tio n re s o u rc e s an d th e Internet; s u c c e s s fu l e x p e rie n c e pro v id in g in s tru c tio n a l s e rv ic e s ; a c tiv e in v o lv e m e n t in p ro fe s s io n a l ac tiv itie s an d c o m m itm e n t to c o n tin u e d p ro fe s s io n a l d e v e lo p m e n t; fa m ilia rity w ith c u rre n t an d e m e rg in g tre n d s an d is s u e s in a c a d e m ic in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s ; a b ility to v ie w is s u e s fro m a lib ra ry w id e pe rs p e c tiv e , fo s te r te a m w o rk an d s tim u la te c ro s s -fu n c tio n a l c o lla b o ra tio n . P R E F E R R E D : A d v a n c e d d e g re e in s u b je c t area, p re fe ra b ly in th e H u m a n itie s o r F in e /P e rfo rm in g Arts; s u c c e s s fu l e x p e rie n c e in g ra n t w ritin g ; a re cord of s c h o la rly c o n trib u tio n s ; s u c c e s s fu l te a c h in g e x p e rie n c e ; an d e x p e rie n c e d e v e lo p in g w e b pages. A P P O IN T M E N T : T h is is a fu ll-tim e , tw e lv e -m o n th -te n u re -tra c k po sitio n . A p p o in tm e n t w ill be at the S e n io r A s s is ta n t o r A s s o c ia te L ib ra ria n rank, d e p e n d in g up on c re d e n tia ls an d exp e rie n c e . S A L A R Y : S e n io r A s s is ta n t m in im u m : $ 4 3 ,5 8 4 ; A s s o c ia te L ib ra ria n m in im u m : $ 5 0 ,1 2 4 . C a lifo rn ia S ta te U niv e rs ity , S a c ra m e n to has an a ttra c tiv e re tire m e n t an d b e n e fits progra m . A P P L IC A T IO N P R O C E D U R E S : A p p lic a tio n s re c e iv e d by A u g u s t 1 , 19 99, w ill re ceive firs t c o n s id ­ era tio n . T h e p o sitio n w ill re m ain op e n until fille d . S end a c o v e r le tte r d e s c rib in g in te re s t and q u a lific a tio n s , a co m p le te re sum e, an d th e na m es, a d d re s s e s , p h o n e nu m b e rs, an d e-m a il ad d re s s of th re e p ro fe s s io n a l re fe re n c e s to: Patricia Larsen Dean and Director of the Library California State University, Sacramento, Library 2000 State University Drive East Sacramento, CA 95819-6039 V a c a n c y a n n o u n c e m e n t an d p o s itio n d e s c rip tio n a v a ila b le e le c tro n ic a lly : re q u e s t from lm jo n e s @ c s u s .e d u . CSUS is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. direct the L ibrary’s C irculatio n, R eserves, ILL, and P ub lic R e la tion s program . T h e H ead o f P ublic Services reports to the Director, se rve s on the Library’s Executive Committee. Th e Head o f Public Services is respon­ sib le fo r the ope ra tion s o f the lib ra ry’s C irculation, R eserve, InterLibrary Loan, and Public Relations functions. Th e Head of Public Services reports to the Director of the Library, serves on the library’s Executive Committee, and provides liaison support to one o r m ore a cadem ic d epartm ents within the U n ive rsity. T h e H ead o f P ub lic S ervices is a m e m b er o f the library faculty and, as such, p articipates fully in the gove rn an ce o f the library. As a m em ber of the W idener University faculty, the Head also participates fully in the g o ve rn an ce o f the U n ive rsity via fa c u lty m e e ting s a nd co m m itte e memberships. Qualifications: 1. M aster’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library a nd /or inform ation science; 2. S econd subject m aster’s highly desirable; 3. M inim um o f five ye a rs’ e xperience in a public services area (C irculation, R eserves, InterLibrary Loan) in an a cad em ic library; 4. Supervisory experience (m inim um 2 years) with both student and support staff; 5. R e qu isite co m p u te r e xpe rie n ce in clu de s w ord p ro cessin g and spreadsheets; desirable skills include desktop publishing, database m an­ agem ent, w e b authoring; 6. Ability to m aintain a ppropriate standards and ro u tine s w h ile b e in g re ce ptive to th e sp ecia l n ee ds o f a w id e ly diverse clientele; 7. Ability to w o rk cooperatively in a collegial environm ent. Please su bm it a le tte r o f application to: R o be rtE . Danford, W id e n e r U n iv e rs ity , C h este r, PA 19013. A co m p le te jo b d e scrip tio n can be fou n d at: h ttp :// www2.widener.edu/Wolfgram-Memorial-Library/publicserv.htm. IN F R A S T R U C T U R E T E C H N O L O G Y IN S T IT U T E IN F O R M A T IO N S P E C IA LIS T . (G rant-supported, full-tim e appointm ent, five -ye ar term ). Northw estern University Library. Responsibilities: P rim ary responsibility fo r providing library and information services fo r Northwestern University’s In fra stru cture T e c h n o lo g y Institute (ITI). T h e in form atio n sp e cia list w ill mailto:lmjones@csus.edu 592 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 HEAD OF THE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARY AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION University of Illinois Library (U-C) R E S P O N S IB ILIT IES: R epo rting throug h th e C entral P ublic S ervices D ivision C o o rd in a to r to the D eputy U niversity Libraria n, th e H ead of th e G o v e rn m e n t D oc u m e n ts L ibrary is re sp o n sib le fo r m a nagin g the staff, service s, an d c o lle c tio n s o f the G o v e rn m e n t D o cu m e n ts Library. T h e libra rian pro v id e s d yn a m ic lead ersh ip in plan ning , dire cting, an d co o rd in a tin g th e ac tiv itie s of th e unit, includ ing d e velopin g re sponsive use r service s; bu ild ing an d m a nagin g th e lib ra ry ’s collectio n o f print, m icro form , and ele c tro n ic resource s; insuring co m p lia n c e w ith d e p o s ito ry ag re e m e n ts ; an d s u p e rv is in g all G o v e rn ­ m e n t D ocum ents Library o p eratio ns, includ ing acq uis itio n s , p rocessing , an d c a ta lo g in g of Federal, Illinois, an d U nited N ation s d o c u m e n ts . P rovide s d o c u m e n ts re fe re n c e s e rv ic e an d p a rtic ip a te s in the u n it’s instructiona l progra m . W o rk s c lo s e ly w ith Library S ystem s to d e v e lo p an d su p p o rt ele c tro n ic a c c e s s to g o v e rn m e n t in fo rm a tio n . S e rv e s as lia iso n w ith o th e r U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ry un its and pa rtic ip a te s in s y s te m w id e com m ittee s. W o rk s w ith affilia te d d e p a rtm e n ts in th e U n iv e rs ity to assu re th a t th e L ib ra ry ’s progra m s, service s, an d c o lle c tio n s m e et th e ne eds o f fa c u lty and stud ents. R epresen ts th e G o v e rn m e n t D ocum ents Lib ra ry in local, na tional, and inte rnatio nal activities. Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : R equired: A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS o r eq uiva le n t. M inim um o f fiv e y e a r’s re le vant p rofession al e x p e rie n c e in an a c a d e m ic o r re search libra ry w ith at least tw o y e a r’s e x p e rie n c e in a Federal D epo sitory Library an d a t least tw o ye a rs of s u p e rv is o ry exp erien ce. K now led ge of the the ory, p rin ciples, and pra ctice of d o c u m e n ts libra riansh ip an d e x p e rie n c e w ith d e p o s ito ry c o m p li­ ance. K now led ge o f e m e rg in g tre n d s in th e p u blication an d dis s e m in a tio n o f g o v e rn m e n t info rm atio n. D em o nstra ted lead e rsh ip skills, includ ing a b ility to plan, o rganize , and m a nage c h a n g e in a po sitive m anner. S u p e rio r oral an d w ritte n c o m m u n ic a tio n skills. D e m o n s tra te d record o f de ve lo p in g and im ple m e n tin g effective, inn o v a tiv e use r service s. A b ility to w o rk c o o p e ra tiv e ly w ith c ollea gue s, stud ents, fa c u lty , and s ta ff in a com plex, cha nging , an d m u ltic u ltu ra l e n vironm ent. S tron g record of re search an d p ro fe s s io n a l s ervice . A b ility to m e e t u n iv e rs ity s ta n d a rd s fo r a te n u re d fa c u lty ap pointm ent. P referred: P roven skills in info rm atio n an d com p u tin g tech n o lo g y, includ ing e xp erien ce w ith e le c tro n ic ne tw o rkin g and w e b s ite de v e lo p m e n t. D esired: S econ d m a s te rs ’ de g re e in th e social s c ie n c e s o r a related field. E x perie nce w ith c a ta lo g in g g o v e rn m e n t d o c u m e n ts in prin t and ele c tro n ic fo rm a ts . S A L A R Y A N D R A NK : S a la ry c o m m e n s u ra te w ith c re d e n tia ls and e x p e rie n c e fo r a p p o in tm e n t as A s s o c ia te P ro fe s s o r of Library A dm inistration . A P P L IC A T IO N /D E A D L IN E : S end lette r of a p plication and c om plete re sum e w ith th e nam es, addresses, and te le p h o n e n u m bers of fiv e re fe re n c e s to: Allen G. Dries University of Illinois Library 1408 West Gregory Drive Urbana, IL 61801 Phone: (217) 333-5494 In o rd e r to e n su re hill c o n s id e ra tio n , a p p lic a tio n s a nd n o m in a tio n s m u st be re ceived b y J u ly 3 0 ,1 9 9 9 . AA/EEO a ctively engage in outreach to the infrastructure com m unity and aspire to national leadership in developing and implementing innovative methods for providing and sharing infrastructure-related knowledge. Assesses infor­ mation needs in infrastructure and technology transfer, provides reference, docum ent delivery, and outreach, and m aintains Internet services fo r the Institute’s researchers and the external infrastructure community. Provides s u p p o rt fo r the Institute’s research n eeds by selecting appro pria te elec­ tro n ic and p rint resources, co nd uctin g e xte n sive literature review s, and producing documents in the area o f infrastructure and technology transfer; upgrades, updates, and m aintains in form atio n on the ITI website: http:// iti.a cns.n w u.e du /; m akes use o f o th e r electronic in form ation services as appropriate; manages special projects; and provides extensive support and outreach to the infrastructure com m unity at large. Th e information special­ ist will collaborate with the staff o f N orthwestern’s S eeley G. Mudd Library fo r Science and Engineering (SEL), Transportation Library, and Inform a­ tion T e chnology Division to provide these services. Th e inform ation spe­ cialist will have additional responsibilities a t SEL and the T ransportation Library. T he Infra stru cture Te chn o log y Institute (ITI) w a s e stablished in 1991 by the Interm odal S urface T ra n spo rta tion E fficien cy A ct, a nd is currently funded from a federal appropriation included in the 1998 T rans­ portation Equity A ct fo r the21 st Century. The libraries: The SeeleyG. Mudd Library fo r S cience and Engineering, http ://w w w .lib ra ry.nw u .ed u /S E L /, where the ITI librarian will be located, contains research collections in civil e n g in ee rin g and o th e r engin ee rin g a re as and in the scie nce s, and it provides extensive electronic access to research m aterials in those fields. Its staffing in clu de s th re e pro fe ssio na l lib ra ria n s and five FTE supp ort s ta ff. T h e n a tio n a lly re n o w n e d T ra n s p o rta tio n L ib ra ry , h ttp :// www.library.nwu.edu/transportation/, contains one of the largest transpor­ iti.acns.nwu.edu/ http://www.library.nwu.edu/SEL/ http://www.library.nwu.edu/transportation/ C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 593 PUBLIC HEALTH/HEALTH POLICY LIBRARIAN The New York Academy of Medicine T h e N e w Y o rk A c a d e m y o f M e d ic in e , a p riv a te n o t-fo r-p ro fit o rg a n iz a tio n d e d ic a te d to e n h a n c in g th e h e a lth of th e pu blic, is s e e k in g a s e n io r h ealth s c ie n c e s lib ra ria n to a s s is t in th e A c a d e m y L ib ra ry ’s re fe re n c e an d re s e a rc h s e rv ic e s . R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE S : T h e lib ra ria n w ill be th e p rim a ry in fo rm a tio n r e s e a rc h e r f o r th e D iv is io n s o f H ealth & S c ie n c e P o licy an d P u b lic H ealth . T h e D iv is io n s a re th e fo c a l p o in ts fo r th e A c a d e m y ’s re search a c tiv itie s re la ting to th e o rg a n iz a tio n an d fin a n c in g o f h e alth care. T h e y a ls o c o n d u c t em piric a l re se a rch an d s p o n s o r c o n fe re n c e s o n im p o rta n t he a lth p o lic y iss u e s . T h e lib ra ria n w ill a ls o w o rk w ith th e In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e s an d In fo rm a tic s d e p a rtm e n ts to c re a te a n d d e v e lo p info rm a tio n re s o u rc e s in th e a re a s o f p u b lic h e alth an d h e alth p o lic y in c lu d in g b u t n o t lim ite d to W e b info rm a tio n s o u rc e s . S /h e w ill c o n d u c t o n lin e s e a rc h e s an d in -d e p th re s e a rc h fo r an a c tiv e c o rp o ra te clie n te le ; p ro v id e ge n e ra l re fe re n c e in fo rm a tio n a s s is ta n c e to m e m b e rs of th e p u b lic in th e o n ly m e dical re se a rch lib ra ry in N e w Y o rk C ity op e n to th e pu blic; a n d p a rtic ip a te in d e p a rtm e n ta l e d u c a tio n a l s e rv ic e s p ro g ra m s to staff, pu blic, a n d c o m m u n ity o rg a n iz a tio n s . R E Q U IR E D : M L S fro m a n A L A -a c c re d ite d in s titu tio n . A t le a s t tw o y e a rs o f re le v a n t pro fe s s io n a l e x p e rie n c e , in c lu d in g e x p e rie n c e w ith o n lin e s e a rc h in g an d th e Interne t. K n o w le d g e of c o n c e p ts in p u b lic h e alth o r h e a lth p o licy. G o o d p ro je c t m a n a g e m e n t s k ills an d th e a b ility to c o m m u n ic a te w ith a d iv e rs e a n d b road ra nge o f clie n ts . O u ts ta n d in g oral, w ritte n , a n d in te rp e rs o n a l skills . F le x ib ility and th e a b ility to w o rk in a d e m a n d in g , ra p id ly c h a n g in g e n v iro n m e n t. E v id e n c e o f p ro fe s s io n a l in v o lv e m e n t a n d c re a tiv e activities. S A L A R Y : M in im u m s a la ry $ 3 8 ,0 0 0 . B ene fits: 3 5 h o u r w e e k ; 2 4 d a y s ’ v a c a tio n ; T IA A /C R E F and a d d itio n a l b e nefits. E N V IR O N M E N T : T h e A c a d e m y is a c tiv e ly in v o lv e d in s u p p o rtin g an d c o n trib u tin g to th e m e dical c o m m u n itie s o f N e w Y o rk C ity an d S tate, w ith tie s th ro u g h o u t th e c o u n try a n d th e w o rld . A c a d e m y D iv is io n s a re a c tiv e in m e dical re search , p u b lis h in g , o u tre a c h an d e d u c a tio n . T h e A c a d e m y Library is a v a lu a b le re s o u rc e to th e w o rk o f th e A c a d e m y a n d th e m e d ic a l c o m m u n itie s in N e w Y o rk and th ro u g h o u t th e w orld , an d m a in ta in s its ow n o u tre a c h an d e d u c a tio n p ro g ra m s in s u p p o rt of the A c a d e m y ’s m ission . T h e L ib ra ry m a in ta in s a p p ro x im a te ly 7 0 0 ,0 0 0 v o lu m e s , in c lu d in g 3 0 ,0 0 0 rare b o o ks an d m a n u s c rip ts , a n d 1,500 seria l s u b s c rip tio n s , a n d is th e o n ly m e d ic a l lib ra ry in N e w Y o rk o p e n to se rv e th e n e e d s o f th e pu blic. T h e L ib ra ry is a ls o h o m e to th e R egio n a l M e dical L ib ra ry of th e M id d le A tla n tic R egio n, th e n e w ly fo rm e d C e n te r fo r E v id e n c e -B a s e d M e d ic in e an d th e J u n io r F e llo w s pro g ra m , an e x p lo ra to ry h e a lth s c ie n c e s p ro g ra m fo r ju n io r h igh stu d e n ts . D E A D L IN E : C lo s in g da te: J u ly 20, 19 99. A p p lic a tio n s re v ie w e d a s re ceived. A P P L Y TO : Kathel Dunn Head of Public Services The New York Academy of Medicine 1216 Fifth Avenue New York, NY 10029 kdunn@nyam.org F o r m o re in fo rm a tio n a b o u t th e N e w Y o rk A c a d e m y o f M e d ic in e , v is it th e A c a d e m y ’s w e b s ite at h tt p : / / w w w . n y a m . o r g / . The New York Academy of Medicine is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. tation co lle ction s in the country, em p ha sizin g m anagem ent, operations, finance, planning, regulation, a nd safety. Its staffing in clu de s fo u r p ro fe s­ sio n a l lib ra ria n s a nd fo u r F T E s u p p o rt sta ff. Q u a lific a tio n s : M a s te r’s d eg re e fro m a n A L A -a c c re d ite d p ro g ra m in lib ra ry s c ie n c e o r a n a d ­ vanced deg re e in in form atio n tech n olo g y, eng in ee rin g , o r re la ted b a ck­ g ro un d. M in im u m o f th re e y e a rs ’ p ro fe s s io n a l lib ra ry o r kn o w le d g e provision expe rie n ce in an academ ic, governm ent, consulting, o r special library setting, d em onstrated analytical ability, h igh ly d eveloped co m m u ­ nication skills, solid W o rld W ide W e b developm ent, o nline se arching and PC sk ills ; be e a g e r to w o rk in a n e n tre p re n e u ria l e n v iro n m e n t a nd b eco m e a le a d e r in d is s e m in a tin g in fo rm a tio n to th e in fra s tru c tu re co m m u nity. S u p e rviso ry e xp e rie n ce is desirab le . S alary: $ 35 ,0 0 0 m ini­ m um , d e p e n d in g on q ua lifica tio n s a nd p ro fe ssio n a l p ote ntia l. Full b en ­ e fits p a cka g e in clu din g 2 3 va c a tio n d ays, co m p re h e n s iv e h ea lth ca re , T IA A /C R E F , a nd co n tin u in g e d u c a tio n a l a nd p ro fe s s io n a l g ro w th o p ­ p ortunities. T he U n ive rsity is se ekin g to a ttra ct an o utstan d ing individual fo r th is position and has su bsta ntia l fle xib ility in a hiring sa lary. T o apply: S en d le tte r o f a pp lic a tio n a n d re su m e , in clu d in g n a m e s o f th re e re fe r­ e nce s, to P e te r J. D evlin, P e rso n n e l L ib rarian , N o rth w e s te rn U n iv e r­ s it y L ib ra ry, 1 93 5 S he rid a n R o ad , E va n sto n , IL 6 0 2 0 8 -2 3 0 0 o r lib p e rs@ w e lle s.lib ra ry.n w u .e d u . A p p lica tio n s su bm itte d b y A ug u st 15, 1 99 9 w ill b e g ive n firs t c o n s id e ra tio n . N o rth w e s te rn U n iv e rs ity is an e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity /a ffirm a tiv e a ctio n e m p lo y e r. E m p lo y m e n t e lig ib ility ve rifica tio n re q u ire d u po n hire. mailto:kdunn@nyam.org http://www.nyam.org/ mailto:libpers@welles.library.nwu.edu 594 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN American University of Sharjah United Arab Emirates T h e A m e ric a n U niversity of S harja h invites ap p lic a tio n s fo r th e p o sitio n o f U niversity Librarian. T h e U n iv e rs ity Libraria n re ports dire c tly to the V ice C h a n c e llo r o f A c a d e m ic A ffairs. R E S P O N S IB IL IT IE S : T h e U niversity Libraria n lead s a s ta ff of ten, includ ing th re e profession al libra rians. T h e U niversity Libraria n pro v id e s ove rall a d m in is tra tiv e gu id a n c e and lead e rsh ip in s tra te g ic plan ning , ne eds a sse ssm ent, e va lu ation of s e rv ic e qu ality, b u d g e t preparation , an d p o licy de ve lo p m e n t. T h e U n ive rsity Libraria n has dire ct su p e rvisio n o f th e he ads o f pu blic and tech n ica l se rv ic e s as w ell as an a d m in is tra tiv e assista nt. T h e U n iv e rs ity Libraria n ta k e s th e lead in artic u la tin g libra ry s e rv ic e s w ith th e m ission and go als o f th e un ive rsity, and w o rk s c lo s e ly w ith th e fa c u lty Library C o m m itte e and th e d e a n s a n d liaison s of th e sch o o ls o f A rc h ite c tu re and D esign, A rts a n d S ciences, B usiness, an d E ngine erin g. T h e U n ive rsity Librarian plays a key role in de ve lo p in g c o o p e ra tiv e sha ring a g re e m e n ts w ith local a c a d e m ic lib ra rie s , an d in p re p a rin g th e n e w lib ra ry fo r a fa v o ra b le a c c re d ita tio n review . Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS required. A m inim um fiv e ye a rs of m a n a g e m e n t and s u p e rv is o ry exp e rie n c e in an a c a d e m ic libra ry (p refe rably in a liberal arts settin g). E v idence of s u cce ssfu l and inno vative a d m in is tra tiv e e xp erien ce. E xceptio nal c o m m u n ic a tio n skills an d a b ility to w o rk e ffe c tiv e ly w ith s tud ents, facu lty, and libra ry staff. E x c e lle n t inte rpersona l, problem solv in g and p lan ning skills. E xperie nce de ve lo p in g an d m a nagin g a budget. C o m m itm e n t to use r-ce n te re d service, a c o lla b o ra tiv e w orkin g en v iro n m e n t, and fle x ib ility and a d a p ta b ility are pa ram o unt. P referred: E xp e rie n ce w orkin g in a m u lticu ltura l e n v iro n m e n t o r in a n o th e r cou ntry. K now led ge of o r exp e rie n c e w ith s y s te m s im ple m e n ta tio n . S ense o f ad ventu re. T h e A m e ric a n U n ive rsity of S harja h is a n o npro fit, c o e d u c a tio n a l institu tion of h ig h e r learning w ith o v e r 1000 s tu d e n ts from 4 0 d iffe re n t cou ntries. T h e la ng uag e of instruction is E nglish. B accalau rea te de g re e s are offered in A rts an d S ciences, A rc h ite c tu re and D esign, B usiness and M a nage m en t, and E ngine erin g. T h e a d m in is tra tiv e te a m is fro m A m e ric a n U niversity in W ashing ton, D. C. S harja h is in th e U nited A ra b E m irates, w hich en jo y s a w e ll-d e s e rv e d re puta tion a s a frie n d ly and s afe pla ce to live. U N E S C O ch o se S harja h a s th e C ultural C apital of th e A ra b W o rld fo r 1998. T h e A m e ric a n U n ive rsity o f S harja h Lib ra ry o p ened its d o o rs in th e fall o f 1997. T h e s ta ff is s m a ll and o p e ra te s as a tea m , w ith e v e ry o n e w o rk in g in v a rio u s a sp ects of both pu blic an d te c h n ic a l service s. T h e re is a c o m m itm e n t to u s e r ed uca tio n an d info rm atio n literacy. T h e O L IB 7 inte grated lib ra ry system has be en im ple m en ted, and m o st of th e 10,000 bo oks a c q u ire d a n n u a lly co m e s h e lf-re a d y w ith v e n d o r-s u p p lie d M A R C records. T h e Lib ra ry is an O C LC m e m b e r institu tion. T h e colle ctio n is prim a rily E nglish la ng uag e m a terials w ith a sm all A ra b ic c o m pone nt. T h e re is a fa s t Interne t link and an e m phasis on license s fo r rem ote e le c tro n ic pe riodica l inde xes and full te x t jou rn a ls . S A L A R Y A N D B E N E F IT S : S a la ry is ta x fre e an d v e ry c o m p e titiv e based upon q u a lific a tio n s and exp e rie n c e . T h e be n e fits includ e m e dical and d e ntal insurance , on -c a m p u s fu rn is h e d ho using w ith utilities, a ir tra n s p o rta tio n fro m a n d to orig in a tio n p o in t fo r self, spo use, an d up to 3 child re n , c h ild re n ’s scho oling, 4 5 d a y s ’ (co n tig u o u s) paid v ac a tio n , ho lid ays, an d s ick leave, an d su p p o rt fo r inte rnatio nal bu sin e s s travel. R eview o f ap p lic a tio n s w ill be gin im m e d ia te ly and c o n tin u e until po sitio n is filled. P lease indica te in th e c o v e r le tte r if you are a v a ila b le fo r an in te rv ie w at A L A fro m J un e 2 5 to 29. S end le tte r of a p plication , vitae , nam es, ad dresse s, and te le p h o n e n u m bers o f th re e re fe re n c e s to ad d re s s b e lo w o r b y e-m ail to tjo h n @ a m e ric a n .e d u . Thomas Johnson Director, Sharjah Liaison Office 4400 Massachusetts Ave., NW Washington, D.C. 20016-8173 M U SIC L IB R A R IA N . Th e U nive rsity o f A la ba m a L ibraries is seeking candidates fo r the position o f M usic Librarian. Responsibilities: P erforms o riginal and co m p lex co p y ca ta lo ging o f m u sic m aterials: esta b lish es name, series, and uniform title authority records; assists with the form ula­ tion and review o f policies and procedures in the catalog departm ent and m usic library; works with interns from the School of Library and Information S tudies; se rve s as se lecto r fo r m u sic m a terials fo r th e co lle ction s and re source librarian fo r the fa cu lty and stud e nts o f the School o f M usic; p rovides b ibliog ra p hic in stru ction in su pp ort o f the U n ive rsity’s m usic p rogram s; p ro vide s specialized re feren ce a ssistan ce in m usic to the academ ic community; maintains close, cooperative working relationships with music library and humanities reference personnel; reports to the Head, S erials/N onbooks C ataloging Unit o f the C atalog Department. Q ualifica­ tions: Required: MLS degree accredited by ALA. U ndergraduate degree in m usic. A pp ro pria te pro fe ssio na l lib ra ry e xperience, pre fe ra bly a t an a cad em ic re se arch library. Fa m iliarity w ith standard c a ta lo ging tools. S ignificant expe rie n ce in using autom ated library system s such as V oy­ a ge r and O C LC . T h orou gh kn ow ledge o f m u sic resources. Excellent mailto:tjohn@american.edu C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 595 DEAN OF LIBRARIES University of Memphis The U niversity of M e m phis invites no m inatio ns and ap plication s fo r a v is io n a ry an d e n e rg e tic Dean of Libraries. C entral to the a ca dem ic and research en viro n m e n t is th e U niversity’s libraries system , an chore d by the beautiful $2 6.5 m illion Ned R. M c W h e rte r Library, w hich op ened in 1994. T h e Dean is th e chief ad m in is tra tiv e and a ca dem ic o ffic e r of the U niversity Librarie s and reports dire c tly to the Provost. P rim ary re sponsib ilitie s are to assure th a t libra ry system pe rsonnel w o rk c lo s e ly w ith faculty, stud ents, and ad m in is tra tiv e pe rsonn el to inte grate th e library s e rv ic e s w ith all of the U niversity’s ac a d e m ic an d research a ctivities. T h e D ean serves a s c h ie f a d vocate and s p o kesperson fo r the libra ries and spe a rh e a d s th e ir tea ching, research, and pu blic s ervice m issions. T h e D ean is responsib le fo r form ulatin g policies, plan ning stra te g ic decisions, budgetin g, a lloca ting resources, and s up ervising the fac u lty and staff. The U niversity is com m itte d to its libraries system , w hich has an an nual bu d g e t o f a lm o s t $6 m illion, a n d a fa c u lty an d s ta ff of 104. T h e libra ries con tain m ore than 1 m illion prin t volum es, 2 .7 m illion pieces of m icro form at, m ore than 8 m illion piece s of archival m a terials, 50 licensed databa ses, 2 0 0 fed era l databa ses, an d fu ll-te x t Internet access. T h e Library is a G ove rn m e n t P ublicatio ns D ep a rtm e n t of the U.S. G ove rn m e n t R egional Federal D ocum ents D epo sitory fo r the S tate of T e nne ssee, and serves as a de p o sito ry fo r all S tate of T e n n e s s e e do cum en ts. T h e M c W h e rte r Library op ened as a state- o f-th e -a rt fa c ility w ith 152 individual stud y room s, 22 g roup study room s, 221 c o m p u te r w o rk stations, and w irin g fo r 30 0 more. Located in a beautiful re sidential area of M em phis, T e nne ssee, the U niversity of M e m phis provides inno vative education al s e rvice s fo r m ore tha n 20 ,0 0 0 un derg rad uate and gra d u a te s tud ents and fosters d iverse research an d ou trea ch op portunities. T h e U niversity o f M e m phis Librarie s S ystem includ es th e M c W h e rte r Library and fiv e branch libra ries: A u d io lo g y and S pee ch, La ngua ge P athology, C hem istry, M a them atical S ciences, M usic, and E arth S ciences. It provides s e rvice s to the G ra dua te S chool, the H um p hre ys S chool of Law, the U niversity C ollege, the Loew enb erg S chool of N ursing, the S chool of A u d io lo g y and S p e e ch-La ngu age P athology, and fiv e colleg es th a t offer un derg rad uate and g radua te progra m s including the C o lleg e of A rts and S ciences, Fogelm an C ollege of B usiness and E conom ics, th e C o lleg e of C om m u n ica tio n s an d Fine Arts, C ollege of E ducation, and the H erff C ollege of E ngineering. For m ore inform ation, v is it the U niversity w ebsite at w w w .m e m p h is .e d u . T h e s ucce ssful can d id a te fo r the D e a n ’s position m ust h old a m a s te r’s de gree in library s cience from an A LA -a c c re d ite d institution, w ith a d ditiona l ad vanced de gree (s) preferred. C ritical is a vision to iden tify and de velop s ta te -o f-th e -a rt info rm atio n tech n o lo g ie s and inte grate th e s e w ith traditional library c olle c tio n s and services. T h e D ean s ho uld possess e x c e lle n t oral an d w ritte n com m unica tion skills. T h e s ucce ssful can d id a te should have a record of p rogre ssively responsib le ad m inistra tive e xp erien ce in an a ca dem ic o r research library, w ith skills in settin g prio rities and long-range goals. T h e ap plic a n t sho uld have an o u tstand ing ac a d e m ic record th a t w o u ld w a rra n t ap poin tm e n t as a full p ro fe s s o r. S alary is c o m p e titiv e and com m e n s u ra te w ith q u alification s. R eview of a p plication s w ill begin O cto b er 1, 1999 and w ill con tin u e until the po sitio n is filled. T h e an ticip ated start date fo r the s ucce ssful ap p lic a n t is th e firs t q u a rte r of 2000. T h e U niversity is com m itted to A ffirm a tive A ction and e n coura ges a p plication s from w om e n an d m in o rity can didate s. A pp lica n ts s ho uld send a lette r de scribing th e ir qu alification s and relating the m to th e U of M position, a curriculum vitae, and the nam es, addresses, tele phon e num bers, and e-m ail ad d re sse s of five cu rre n t re fere nces to: Ralph Faudree Chair of the Library Search Committee University of Memphis 219 Mitchell Hall Memphis, TN 38152 The University of Memphis is an equal opportunity employer that encourages excellence through diversity. http://www.memphis.edu 596 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 ACQUISITIONS AND SERIALS LIBRARIAN (search extended) Lafayette College La fayette C o lleg e s ee ks a cre a tive and e n erge tic librarian to m a nage the acq uisition of all inform ation re sources and th e c ata loging of serial and electronic pu blications. R E S P O N S IB ILIT IE S : M anage the A cquisition s D epa rtm e nt, includ ing b o ok e xp enditu res, approval plans, and v e n d o r s electio n, ne gotiatio n, and e v a lu ation . M anage the S erials D epartm ent, including orderin g and d a taba se m a in tena nce. C ata lo g serial and nonserial ele c tro n ic p u blication s. E valuate license ag re e m e n ts and tech n ica l spe c ific a tio n s fo r ele c tro n ic sub scription s. P articipa te in setting ge nera l po licie s and p rio rities fo r tech n ic a l service s. S erve as liaison to fa c u lty fo r issues involving a cq uisitions and electronic access. Q U A LIF IC A T IO N S : A LA -a c c re d ite d M LS o r e q uivalen t; kno w le dge of tre nds in acce ss to digital info rm atio n an d in sch o la rly pu blishing; kno w le dge of M A R C and A A C R 2; exp e rie n c e c ata loging w ith a biblio grap hic utility; ab ility to w o rk effe c tiv e ly in a c h a nging e n v iro n m e n t and to provide lead ersh ip in m a tters relating to ele c tro n ic acce ss to info rm atio n resources. D esirable: F a m iliarity w ith S G M L, H TM L, an d em e rg in g m e tada ta stan dards; exp e rie n c e w ith bu d g e t m a nagem ent. La fayette C o lleg e is a d isting uishe d un derg ra d u a te institu tion w ith cha lle nging , broad-base d curric u la in the liberal arts, sciences, an d en ginee ring. W ith en d o w m e n t pe r s tu d e n t ranked in the top 2 pe rcent of all U.S. c olleg es and un ive rsities, La fayette can offe r a sm all co lle g e en vironm ent w ith large co lle g e resources. T h e libra ry s tro n g ly en co u ra g e s and sup ports profession al d e v e l­ opm ent, individual initiative, and inno vative a p proa ches to services. For m ore info rm atio n, see http:/ /w w w . lib ra ry . Ia f a y e tte .e d u . S A LA R Y : C om m e n s u ra te w ith qu alific a tio n s an d exp erien ce; e x c e lle n t be nefits, including c olleg e tuitio n su p p o rt fo r children. W om e n and m ino rities e n coura ged to apply. For c o n sid era tion, please send y o u r re sum e and nam es of re fere nces (w ith p h one num bers and e-m ail a d dresse s) to: Chair, Search Committee for Acquisitions and Serials Librarian c/o Director of Libraries & Academic Information Resources David Bishop Skillman Library Lafayette College Easton, PA 18042-1797 Lafayette College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. o rganizational, com m unication, in terpersonal and c o m p ute r skills; evi­ d en ce of p otential to m eet U niversity requirem ents fo r prom otion and tenure. P referred: S econd m a ster’s deg re e in m usic and expe rie n ce in ca ta lo ging h igh ly d esirable; expe rie n ce in w o rkin g with facu lty and stu­ dents and selecting library materials; reference experience; instructional experience; know ledge o f one o r m ore western European languages; experience with NACO authority work; website development skills. Library: Th e U niversity m aintains m em bership in the Associatio n o f R esearch Libraries, the C enter fo r R esearch Libraries, the C oalition fo r Networked Information, SOLINET, and the Network o f Ala bam a Academ ic Libraries. The Libraries em ploy the Endeavor V oya g er Integrated Library System. The Libraries’ website can be accessed at http://ww w.lib.ua.edu. Salary/ benefits: 12-month tenure-track appointment at the Instructor o r Assistant P rofessor rank, depending on qualifications. M inim um salary: $ 26 ,00 0/ Instructor and $28,300/A ssistant Professor. Strong benefits, substantial m oving allow ance m ay be available. T o apply: Send letter o f application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Voni B. Wyatt, Personnel Officer, T h e U n iv e rs ity o f A la b a m a Libraries, P.O. Box 870266, Tuscaloosa, A L 35487-0266. Applications received by August 20,1 99 9 are assured of receiving consideration. The University of Alabam a is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. P R O SP E C T R ESEAR C H A N D R EC O R D S M A N A G E R . Th e St. Louis S cience C ente r has an im m ediate full-tim e o pening fo r a P rospect R e­ search and Records M a n a g e rin th e ir fast-p a ced D evelopm ent D epa rt­ ment. Bachelor’s degree preferred, one to three years of research in fund raising, u nive rsity o r library setting. P roficiency and re sourcefulness in locating relevant inform ation from info m anagem ent and research tech ­ nologies, including online data retrieval services, the World W ide Web, CD- ROM sources, hardcopy, and interviewing. Understanding of info manage­ ment in database structure; experience in staff management and in providing resources to and supporting executive staff and volunteers. Knowledge of St. Louis com m unity helpful. M ust have the ability to persuade, be ta ctfu l and discreet while managing Science C enter/Developm ent business profes­ sionally and confidentially. M inim um starting salary $28,0000-$30,000. Send resume and cover letter, o r se e our website a t www.slsc.org. No phone calls, please. S t. L o u is S c ie n c e C e n te r, 5 0 5 0 O akland Ave., St. Louis, MO 63110, Attn: Human R esources/Prospect Manager. P U B L IC SER VIC E S L IB R A R IA N . Palm er C ollege of C h iro p ractic is seeking a qualified professional to jo in o u r faculty in o ur David D. Palm er Health Sciences Library. Duties: Serves as prim ary reference librarian and supervises reference desk services; coordinates online search services; and coordinates bibliographic in structions services. R equired: A LA -ac­ credited MLS. K nowledge o f reference se rvice principles, online search se rvice s protocols, bib liog ra p hic instruction principles, and p ersonnel m anagem ent. Dem onstrated skills in com m unication and interpersonal relations. Desired: Experience se arching v a rio us o nline bibliographic databases and Internet-based information resources. T h is faculty status and rank appointment will be commensurate with experience and qualifica­ tions. M inim um salary: $31,000. Subm it co ver letter, resum e and salary history to: Tra cy Burdick, P a lm e r C o lle g e o f C h iro p ra c tic , 1000 Brady Street, Davenport, IA 52803, o r fa x to 3 19-884-5802. R esum es w ill be accepted until the position is filled. EEO/Affirmative Action H/V Employer. Applicants selected fo r interview s w ho m ay require access accom m oda­ tio ns are encouraged to contact the Human R esources Office. Iafayette.edu http://www.lib.ua.edu orseeourwebsiteatwww.slsc.org C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 597 ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIAN Wake Forest University Z. Smith Reynolds Library (S a la ry range: $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 -$ 4 6 ,3 1 1) T h e E le c tro n ic R e s o u rc e s Libraria n is a key m e m b e r o f th e In fo rm a tio n S e rv ic e s T e a m an d serves as th e lead libra rian fo r e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s issues. P rim a ry re s p o n s ib ilitie s are: • R esea rch, review , re c o m m e n d , an d e v a lu a te e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s fo r th e c o lle c tio n ; m a in tain u s a g e sta tis tic s • D evelo p e le c tro n ic re search gu id e s an d tu to ria ls • S e le c t an d c o m p ile In te rn e t re s o u rc e s to be a c c e s s e d fro m re fe re n c e ho m e page • C rea te, de v e lo p , o rg a n iz e , an d m a in ta in w e b pa ges fo r re fe re n c e d e p a rtm e n t • S e rv e as a lead tra in e r in th e T h in k P a d initiative ; p a rtic ip a te in pla n n in g , d e v e lo p in g , an d p roviding v a rie ty of c o m p u te r tra in in g fo r fa c u lty , staff, an d s tu d e n ts • O v e rs e e in s ta lla tio n an d m a in te n a n c e o f s o ftw a re an d h a rd w a re in re fe re n c e d e p a rtm e n t • D evelo p an d re c o m m e n d d o c u m e n ta tio n fo r e le c tro n ic p o lic ie s an d p ro c e d u re s • W o rk c lo s e ly w ith re fe re n c e s ta ff an d te c h n o lo g y te a m m e m b e rs in a c ro s s -te a m e n v iro n m e n t • M a rke t e le c tro n ic re so u rce s to fa c u lty , s tu d e n ts , an d staff • P rovide re fe re n c e an d re search a s s is ta n c e an d b ib lio g ra p h ic in s tru c tio n to fa c u lty , staff, and s tu d e n ts ; s h a re in re fe re n c e d e s k n ig h t an d w e e k e n d s ta ffin g rotation M IN IM U M Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S : M a s te r’s d e g re e in L ib ra ry /ln fo rm a tio n S c ie n c e s fro m a n A L A -a c c re d ­ ited scho ol. S everal y e a rs of e x p e rie n c e w ith: • W id e ra nge of e le c tro n ic re s o u rc e s an d re la ted c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t • M u ltip le s o ftw a re a p p lic a tio n s an d n e tw o rk o p e ra tin g sy s te m s • C re a tin g w e b p a ges, using & s e le c tin g In te rn e t re source s, e le c tro n ic p u blishing, H T M L • T ra in in g o th e rs in th e use of te c h n o lo g y • E x c e lle n t c o m m u n ic a tio n skills, p o s itiv e in te rp e rs o n a l an d s tro n g c o lla b o ra tiv e skills; initiative, fle x ib ility , e n th u s ia s m , an d c o m m itm e n t to e x c e lle n c e in service . T h is p ro fe s s io n a l p o sitio n c a rrie s e x c e lle n t b e n e fits in c lu d in g 22 d a y s ’ v a c a tio n , h e alth care, ch o ic e of re tire m e n t s yste m s, an d tu itio n b e nefits. S a la ry is c o m m e n s u ra te w ith e x p e rie n c e an d q u a lific a ­ tio n s . T h e Z. S m ith R e y n o ld s Lib ra ry e n jo y s s tro n g sup port, w ith an o p e ra tin g b u d g e t of $5 m illion. O v e r 1 m illion v o lu m e s are h o used in th e a u to m a te d libra ry, w h ic h has re c e n tly m ig ra te d to E n d e a v o r’s V o y a g e r system . T h e lib ra ry p lays a lead role in th e d e v e lo p m e n t an d d e liv e ry of co m p u te r/in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y tra in in g on cam p u s . W a k e F o re s t U n iv e rs ity is a p riv a te liberal arts u n iv e rs ity c o n s is te n tly ra n ke d am o n g th e n a tio n ’s b e s t s c h o o ls an d c u rre n tly ra ted # 3 by Y a h o o in th e list o f m o s t w ired c a m p u s e s . F o r m o re in fo rm a tio n a b o u t W a k e F o re s t U niversity, v is it o u r w e b s ite at w w w .w fu .e d u . T o ap ply, s en d le tte r of a p p lic a tio n , c u rric u lu m vitae , an d na m es, a d d re s s e s , te le p h o n e nu m bers, an d e -m ail a d d re s s e s o f th re e re fe re n c e s to: Director of the Library Z. Smith Reynolds Library Post Office Box #7777 Wake Forest University Winston-Salem, NC 27109 P osition is a v a ila b le J u ly 1, 1999. C lo s in g da te fo r a p p lic a tio n s is A u g u s t 15, 1999. Wake Forest University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. SC IEN C E L IB R A R IA N . T he N oreen R eale F a lco ne Library, Le M oyne C ollege, se eks a Librarian fo r the Scie nce s a nd E lectronic R esources to share w ith six o th e r lib ra ria n s th e o p e ra tion s o f p ub lic and tech n ical services. R e spo n sib ilitie s: A s L ibrarian fo r th e S cie nce s: p ro vid e s sp e ­ cialized reference services fo r faculty and students; oversees the develop­ ment and enhancem ent o f collections and new services and programs; and p rovides b ib lio g ra p h ic in struction, in clu din g th e tea ch ing o f a s cie ntific literature course. As Librarian fo r Ele ctronic R esources: provides le ader­ ship in evaluation and selection; oversees im plementation and access with Information Systems; coordinates staff training; and m anages development o f the Library’s web pages. W ith the o th e r six librarians, provides general reference services and bibliographic instruction, including an introductory research skills course. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS, undergraduate degree in a natural science (biology, chem istry, o r physics) o r com parable e xp e rie n ce as a scie nce librarian. Th re e ye a rs ’ e xpe rie n ce (p re ferab ly post-M LS), including e xperience with electronic resources and database searchin g w ith in th e la st tw o years. Instructional e xperience. A dvanced skills in H TM L, e xpe rie n ce w ith n etw o rks, and kn ow led g e o f c o m p ute r hardw a re and so ftw a re a p p lica tio ns. A b ility to o rg an ize and m anage multiple projects, to identify and resolve problems, to com m unicate clearly http://www.wfu.edu 598 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 Advanced Information Management C H A PM A N U N IVER SITY University Librarian Chapman University seeks an energetic and visionary leader to serve as University Librarian. This position offers an opportunity for a talented library professional with strong academic interests, demonstrated skill in library administration and experience in fund raising to work with the university community in shaping the library for a successful and rapidly strengthening university of the twenty-first century. The successful candidate, in addition to directing traditional library services and collections, will have the opportunity to initiate ambitious programs to improve services, collections and facilities, and to continue the university’s advances in integrating state-of-the-art information technologies in its library system. The new University Librarian, who will report directly to the Provost, can expect strong administrative support for initiatives to improve the library, as evidenced by the current capital campaign giving the library the highest fund raising priority. Chapman, an independent, comprehensive university offering undergraduate, masters and doctoral degree programs, is the premiere independent alternative to public institutions in Orange County, CA. The university, with a strong track record of planned growth while maintaining an excellent academic reputation, is an exciting, dynamic environment where people of talent, vision and integrity are able to contribute substantively to the future of the institution. The Orange campus located 30 miles southeast of Los Angeles in a culturally diverse community, serves approximately 2500 undergraduate and 1000 graduate students, while twenty Academic Centers throughout the western U.S. serve approximately 3500 students primarily in professional graduate programs. Qualifications: A.L.A. accredited M.L.S. and master’s degree in an academic discipline is required; Ph D. preferred. Also required: demonstrated experience in academic library administration and the use of information systems in support of library functions. Recommended: experience providing library support to a diverse student body, a significant fund-raising record, including extra-mural grants, and evident ability to articulate a coherent vision of an academic library to a wide audience. The successful candidate will demonstrate exceptional communication skills, experience in collection development and the ability to respond to student and faculty needs in a growing university. Responsibilities: The University Librarian provides leadership, supervision and budgetary oversight in all aspects of the university library, including (i) developing, communicating and implementing a vision of the library and a strategic plan for the library within the context of the university’s strategic plan, (ii) acquiring resources, including extra-mural grant writing and private fund raising, needed to support library programs and facilities, (iii) planning, with active engagement of the faculty, for curricular and programmatic needs, (iv) coordinating efforts with the Office of Academic Computing to meet the information technological needs of students and faculty, (v) developing special collections, (vi) staffing of the library, (vii) overseeing an extensive inter-campus library information systems network. Applications and nominations: Nominations are welcome. Review of candidates will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Submit cover letter, resume, evidence of qualifications, and a list of four references (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) to: Advanced Information Management Chapman University Library Committee 900 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1424 Los Angeles, CA 92866 E-mail inquiries may be made to aimusa2@ix.netcom.com ATTN: Chapman. See http://www.aimusa.com fo r further inform ation about A IM . http://www.aimusa.com_for_further_information_about_AIM C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 599 DEAN OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Clarion University of Pensylvania C lario n U n iv e rs ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia in vite s a p p lic a tio n s fo r th e p o s itio n of D ean of U n iv e rs ity Libraries. C o m m itte d to a s tro n g te a c h in g m ission c o m p le m e n te d by re se a rch an d s ervice , C lario n U n ive rsity ta k e s prid e in th e a c c o m p lis h m e n ts o f its s tu d e n ts w h o g ra d u a te fro m p ro g ra m s re co g n iz e d fo r qu a lity an d e a rn in g th e m o st p re s tig io u s a c c re d ita tio n inclu d in g A A C S B , A LA , A O T A , A S H A , N A S M , N C A T E , an d N LN . Lo cated in s c e n ic n o rth w e s te rn P enn s y lv a n ia , th e u n iv e rs ity is on e o f fo u rte e n in the P e n n s y lv a n ia S ta te S y s te m o f H ig h e r E duca tion an d e n ro lls a p p ro x im a te ly 5 9 0 0 s tu d e n ts w h o a ttend c la s s e s on tw o m a in c a m p u s e s an d at v a rio u s d is ta n c e e d u c a tio n sites. S e rv ic e s fro m th e U n ive rsity Lib ra rie s are co o rd in a te d th ro u g h th e C arlso n L ib ra ry on th e C lario n c a m p u s an d th e S u h r Lib ra ry on th e V e n a n g o c a m p u s 30 m iles aw ay. T h e U n iv e rs ity Lib ra rie s e m p lo y 2 7 full tim e fa c u lty an d s ta ff w h o p rovide an e x tre m e ly a c tiv e p rogra m of lib ra ry instru ctio n an d in fo rm a tio n s u p p o rt s e rv ic e s and w h o w o rk c o o p e ra tiv e ly w ith u n iv e rs ity fa c u lty to de v e lo p , m a in tain, an d m a ke a c c e s s ib le c o lle c tio n s o f 35 0 ,0 0 0 m o n o g ra p h s , 70 0 ha rd c o p y seria ls, an d o v e r 70 0 0 fu ll-te x t jo u rn a ls . U n iv e rs ity fa c u lty and s ta ff are re p re s e n te d by c o lle c tiv e b a rg a in in g a g reem ents. T h e D ean has o v e ra ll re s p o n s ib ility fo r th e colle c tio n s , p rogra m s, an d s e rv ic e s of th e libraries. B e c a u s e both C o m p u tin g S e rv ic e s and th e Lib ra rie s re port to A c a d e m ic A ffa irs , th e s e u n its have e x c e p tio n a l o p p o rtu n itie s to c o lla b o ra te in pro v id in g th e c a m p u s w ith le a d e rs h ip in th e d e v e lo p m e n t an d im p le m e n ta tio n o f in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s s u p p o rtin g a c a d e m ic p rogra m s, d is ta n c e ed uca tio n , and instru ctio n a l te c h n o lo g ie s fo r all u n iv e rs ity p rogra m s. T h e p o sitio n re p o rts to th e P rovost, s e rv e s on the C oun cil of D eans, and re p re s e n ts th e Lib ra rie s at th e S tate S ystem level. R equ ired : A t le a s t fiv e y e a rs o f re c e n t s u c c e s s fu l up p e r-le v e l a d m in is tra tiv e e x p e rie n c e in libra ries (a c a d e m ic pre fe rre d ), s u p p o rte d by s tro n g a c a d e m ic cre d e n tia ls , in c lu d in g an A L A -a c c re d ite d M LS o r fo re ig n e q u iv a le n t; (a d o c to ra te in a lib ra ry /in fo rm a tio n s c ie n c e o r re la ted fie ld is s tro n g ly p referred b u t not re quire d). D o c u m e n te d pro fe s s io n a l invo lv e m e n t; e x p e rie n c e in v is io n in g and im p le m e n tin g te c h n o lo g y an d in n o v a tiv e initiative s in lib ra rie s and in m a n a g in g p e rsonn el an d bu dgets; proven lead ersh ip, c o m m u n ic a tio n , p lan ning , an d co n s e n s u s b u ild in g skills; d e m o n s tra te d c o m m itm e n t to sh a re d de c is io n m a kin g an d go ve rn a n ce ; d e m o n s tra te d s u p e rv is o ry ex p e rie n c e ; a b ility to be an a rtic u la te a d v o c a te an d sp o k e s p e rs o n fo r th e libra ries; e x p e rie n c e in a ttra c tin g fin a n c ia l an d o th e r s u p p o rt fo r libra ries; c o m m itm e n t to e x p a n d in g d iv e rs ity in th e u n iv e rs ity com m u n ity ; an d com p le tio n of a s u c c e s s fu l inte rview . D esired: E x p e rie n c e in libra ry re n o va tio n a n d / o r c o n s tru c tio n projects. C lario n U n iv e rs ity is b u ild ing a d iv e rs e a c a d e m ic c o m m u n ity an d e n c o u ra g e s p e ople o f color, w om e n, v e te ra n s an d p e rs o n s w ith d is a b ilitie s to apply. S a la ry a n d b e n e fits a re c o m p e titiv e . C a n d id a te s s h o u ld s e n d a le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n a rtic u la tin g th e ir p h ilo s o p h y o f lib ra ry s e rv ic e a n d h o w th e y v ie w th e ir ro le in re la tio n to u n iv e rs ity s tu d e n ts and fa c u lty , s ta ff of th e libra ry, te c h n o lo g ic a l in n o v a tio n , a n d th e u n iv e rs ity ’s C o m p u tin g S e rv ic e s d iv is io n . A ls o s u p p ly a v ita a n d na m e s , a d d re s s e s (in c lu d in g e -m a il) a n d te le p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th re e re fe re n c e s to: William Buchanan Search Committee Chair c/o Provost’s Office Clarion University of Pennsylvania Clarion, PA 16214 C o n s id e ra tio n of a p p lic a tio n s w ill be gin A u g u s t 1 6 , 19 99, an d c o n tin u e until th e p o sitio n is filled. AA/EOE. and effectively, to maintain effective w orking relationships with colleagues, students, and faculty, and to w o rk well in de p en d en tly a nd within a te a m . Preferred: reference experience in a broa d range o f disciplines. Setting: Le Moyne College, a com prehensive college in the Jesuit tradition, is com m it­ ted to a cad em ic e xcellen ce in both the liberal a rts a nd p rofessional programs. Enrollment: 2,440 FTE. T he Falcone Library w ill be im plem ent­ ing a w e b in terfa ce fo r its ca ta lo g (III) a nd e nh an cin g w e b a cce ss to e lectron ic reso urce s fo r all d iscip lin es th is sum m er. T h e se ch an ge s are tim e d to take a dva nta ge o f e xpa nd e d a cce ss to e le ctro n ic re sources students will have through aport-o n-eve ry-pillow project this fall. Inform a­ tion a bout Le Moyne College can be seen a t http://ww w.lem oyne.edu, and information about the Syracuse region athttp://syrahoo.com. Salary: $36,155 minim um fo r 12 month appointm ent as Librarian 11. Excellent fringe benefit package. S end le tte r o f app lica tio n, resum e, a nd n am es/a dd re ssee s/ telep ho n e n um be rs o f th re e referen ces to: L ynn M cM artin, D irecto r of H um an R esources, L e M o y n e C o lle g e , 1419 Salt S prings Road, S yra ­ cuse, NY 13214. Review of applications will begin July 6 and continue until position is filled. A p p lica tio n s w ill be a ccepted at the A L A C o nfe re nce in New Orleans. Applicants invited to cam pus fo r an interview will be asked to give a 10-15 minute presentation. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity em ployer and encourages women, persons of color, and Jesuits to apply for employment. S ER IALS LIB R A R IA N . The University of Southern Indiana invites applica­ tio n s fo r full-tim e n o n -te nu re -tra ck position w ith lib ra ry rank and fa cu lty status b eg in ning Ju ly 1 ,1 9 9 9 . R e spo n sib ilitie s in clu de o ve rsig h t o f all http://www.lemoyne.edu athttp://syrahoo.com 600 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 REFERENCE LIBRARIANS Pickier Memorial Library T rum a n State U niversity see ks to till tw o R efe rence Librar­ ian po sitio ns fo r the P ickier M em orial Library. G eneral re sponsib ilitie s include: providing general re fere nce s e r­ vic e to s tud ents and faculty, assisting the m in th e use of prin t and ele c tro n ic reference re source s; pa rtic ip a tin g in th e L ib ra ry ’s instru c tio n a l p ro g ra m s and d e v e lo p in g te a c h in g m a terials fo r tra ditiona l and electronic resources; p a rticipatin g in c ollectio n d e v e lo p m e n t and servin g as liaison to fac u lty in a ssign ed sub je ct a reas; and w orkin g w ith m e m bers of th e Library staff to inte grate new inform ation tec h n o lo g ie s into the Lib ra ry’s stro ng pu blic s ervice m ission. Includes staffing the re fere nce de sk som e e venings, w e eke nds and ho lid ays on a rotating basis. O ne position involves inte rlibra ry loan responsibilities. Q u a lific a tio n s in c lu d e M LS fro m A L A -a c c re d ite d p rogra m and b a c k g ro u n d in th e lib e ra l arts an d sc ie n c e s o r bu s in e s s . P ro fe ssio n a l w o rk e x p e rie n c e in an a c a d e m ic lib ra ry is s tro n g ly p r e fe rre d . Other qualifications include: excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills; knowledge of and interest in the creative use of technology in library instruction along with a demonstrated ability to teach; proven knowledge of a wide range of print, electronic and Internet-based reference tools; ability to work comfortably and flexibly in a computer-intensive environment on a variety of systems and to apply new information technologies in reference services; a strong commitment to service and teamwork; and the ability to w ork well with faculty, staff and students. Trum a n S tate U niversity is M isso u ri’s pu blic liberal arts and s cience s institution. For m ore inform ation v is it the U niversity’s W orld W ide W eb site at h ttp ://w w w .tru m a n .e d u . S a la ry is c o m m ensu rate w ith qu alification s and exp erience. C and idate s sho uld sub m it a letter of a p plication and resum e; both un derg rad uate and gradua te tra nscripts; and the names, addresses, and tele phon e num bers of at least th re e re fere nces to: Richard J. Coughlin Director of Libraries Pickier Memorial Library Truman State University Kirksville, MO 63501 R eview of ap plica tio n s w ill begin im m e diate ly and con tin u e until the position is filled. Truman is an equal employment opportunity institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the American Disabilities Act. library serials: acquisitions and cataloging, claim ing and holdings, prob­ lem resolution, p lanning, coordinating and supervising assigned staff. Evaluates potential and existing resources and shares responsibility for collection developm ent. Participates in reference and instructional se r­ vices. R equires MLS accreditation o r equivalent; w orking know ledge of Internet and PC applications; experience with automated library system s such as Voyager; ability to work in complex, dynamic environment; effective oral and written communication skills with demonstrated flexibility, attention to detail, and strong service orientation. Academ ic library experience and OCLC experience preferred. Application review to begin July 6 ,1 9 99 and continue until position filled. W om en and m inorities encouraged to apply. Send letter of intent, resum e, and the nam es/addresses o f at least three professional re ferences to: Ruth H. M iller, D irector o f Rice Library, U n iv e rs ity o f S o u th e rn Indiana, 8600 University Boulevard, Evansville, IN 47712. Fax: (812) 465-1693. USI is an AA/EOE employer. SYSTEM S & S E R IA L S L IB R A R IA N . P alm er C ollege o f C hiropractic is seeking a qualified professional to jo in our faculty in o u r David D. Palm er Health Sciences Library. Duties: Acts as Systems Librarian fo r the Library’s HORIZON automation management system; manages campus and internet netw orking a ccess o f the L ibrary’s database services; supervises the Serials D epartm ent and assists in supervision o f the Technical Services D epartm ent when necessary; serves on the Reference Desk. Required: A LA -accredited MLS. D em onstrated know ledge o f technical services principles and library systems protocols, dem onstrated skills in communi­ cation, interpersonal relations and knowledge o f personnel management. This faculty status and rank appointment will be commensurate with expe­ rience and qualifications. Minim um salary: $31,000. S ubm it co ver letter, resume, and sa lary history to: Tracy Burdick, P a lm e r C o lle g e o f C h iro ­ p ra c tic , 1000 Brady St., Davenport, IA 52803; o r fax to (319) 884-5802. Resum es will be accepted until the position is filled. EEO/Affirmative Action HA/ Employer. Applicants selected for interviews who may require access accommodations are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Office. T E C H N IC A L S ER VIC E S L IB R A R IA N . Technical S ervices Librarian (12-month position). Dakota State University is seeking energetic, service- oriented individual to jo in a sm all team of forw ard-looking, dedicated librarians and associates. The University’s m ission em phasizes the use and integration o f com puter technology in all aspects of its curriculum. This unique approach has been recognized nationally and provides an exciting and innovative atmosphere fo r students, faculty, and staff. The Karl E. Mundt L ibrary is a m em ber o f the South Dakota Library N etw ork (SDLN), a statew ide, m ultitype, integrated o nline library system . R esponsibilities include adm inistration and co ordination o f technical services in accor­ d ance with the goals of the library. T echnical Services includes: acquisi­ tio ns (including the m a n ag em en t of license a greem ents fo r electronic resources), cataloging and database maintenance, serials, and collection m anagem ent. Q ualifications include ALA-accredited MLS, with relevant experience in technical serials preferred. Position is full-tim e, permanent, and tenure leading, with faculty status at the rank of instructor o r assistant professor depending upon qualifications. Salary range is $28,000-$31,000 annually plus benefits package. F o r furth e r inform ation on DSU, visit our w ebsite a thttp://www.dsu.edu.Foracom plete position description, see our listing on http://www.departments.dsu.edu/jobs/tech_services.htm/. Re­ http://www.truman.edu http://www.dsu.edu.Foracomplete http://www.departments.dsu.edu/jobs/tech_services.htm/ C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 601 DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION STUDIES State University of New York at Buffalo A pp lic a tio n s and no m inatio ns a re s o u g h t fo r th e position of D ean of th e S chool of Inform ation S tudies at th e S tate U niversity of N ew Y ork a t B uffalo, th e on ly p u blic m e m b e r of the A ssociation of A m erica n U niversities (A A U ) in N ew Y o rk and N ew England. T h e U niversity at B uffalo is the largest and m ost c om preh ensive institu tion in th e S U N Y system , w ith an en ro llm e n t of o v e r 25 ,0 0 0 students. T h e S chool of Inform ation S tudie s is a new ac a d e m ic unit, cre ated throug h a m e rg e r of the School of Inform ation and Library S tudies, and th e D epa rtm e nt of C om m unica tion. The m ission of th e new S chool is to un dertake tea ching, research, and s ervice d e aling w ith the hum an a sp ects of inform ation tra n s fe r at th e personal, organiza tiona l, and societal levels. A s info rm atio n tech n o lo g y reshapes hum an institutions, th e S chool of Inform ation S tudie s w ill focu s on th e processes of s eeking, finding, organizing, e va lu ating , and c o m m unica ting info rm atio n and know ledge. T h e fou nding D ean of the new S chool is exp ected to play a key role in defining and exp andin g its program . C urrently th e S chool of Inform a tion S tudies has 2 0 faculty. T h e S chool now offers a B a ch e lo r of A rts in C om m unica tion, strong de gree progra m s leading to th e M a ster of Library S cience and th e M aster of Arts, and a Ph.D. degree in C om m unica tion. A proposal is cu rre n tly pe nding to add a Ph.D. in Inform ation and Library S cience. T h e S choo l is exp ected to g row a nd a dd fa c u lty as s tud ent dem and incre ases. A rea s w h e re ne w p rogra m in itia tiv e s m a y e m e rg e includ e: s tu d y in g info rm a tio n tech n o lo g y as a social force; de velopin g info rm atio n service s fo r pe ople of all ages; investig ating the c h a nging m e aning of com m unity; un derstand in g the new roles of libraries an d inform ation centers; stud ying the evo lu tion o f inform ation policy in fie ld s such as c en sorship , privacy, intellectual property, and inform ation d e live ry system s; th e o rganiza tion o f inform ation; and the m a nage m en t of inform ation s ervice organiza tions. T h e S chool is exp ected to be com e involved w ith inte rdisciplina ry c urricular c o lla b o ra tio n an d sh a re d re search ag e n d a s a ffe c tin g m a n y s c h o o ls an d d e p a rtm e n ts in th e U niversity, including E ducation, G eography, D esign, C o m p u te r S cience and E ngineering, E nglish, C ogn itive S cience, and th e Arts. A s the fou nding dean of the college, a lead er is s ou ght w ho has a broad c on ception of th e role of Inform ation S tudies. The S chool of Inform a tion S tudies has, o r pa rticipate s in, seve ral research centers. T h ese centers includ e th e C e n te r fo r A p p lie d R esea rch in Lib ra ry an d Inform a tion S cience, th e C e n te r fo r C om p utatio nal R esearch (UB has on e of th e larg est s up ercom putin g fac ilitie s in the country), the C ogn itive S cience C enter, and Integrated D igital E xplora tions in th e A rts and S ciences (ID E A S). The U niversity is also one of three un ive rsities p a rticipatin g in the N ational C enter fo r G eo graphic Inform a tion and A nalysis (N C G IA ), and offers a m u ltid isciplinary Integrative G ra dua te E ducation and R esearch T raining P rogram in G eo gra phic Inform ation S cience. Q ua lifica tions: T h e succe ssful can d id a te m ust possess an earned do ctora te in a field re le vant to the m ission of th e S chool of Inform ation S tudies, as w ell as e xp erien ce o r de m onstrate d potential in a d m inistra tion and a record of s ch o la rsh ip and tea c h in g qu alifying fo r an a ca dem ic ap po in tm e n t w ith te n u re at th e rank of professor, m a nage m en t e xp erien ce preferred. T h e D ean of S IS s ho uld have e xce lle nt com m u n ica tio n s skills; d yn a m ic leadership ab ilities; and the vision to un derstand and an ticip ate the effects of inform ation te c h n o lo g y on society. T h e D ean sho uld also de m onstrate en trep rene uria l ability, c om m itm en t to inte rd is c ip lin a ry th o u g h t and action, and a c a p a c ity to create productive pa rtne rships across dis c ip lin a ry and organiza tiona l boundaries. A pplicatio ns o r N om inations: C and idate s s hould s u b m it a le tte r of ap plication , a com plete, up-to-date curriculum vitae , and th e nam es, addresse s, and tele p h o n e nu m bers, and Em ail ad dresse s of five references. T h e C om m ittee e n coura ges letters of nom ination. T h e d e adline fo r re ceipt o f a p plication s is S e p te m b e r 1 5 ,1 9 9 9 . A pp lic a tio n s a nd no m inations should be sen t to: Dean of the School of Information Studies Search Committee George J. Lopos, Dean and Chairman Millard Fillmore College 128 Parker Hall State University of New York at Buffalo Buffalo, New York 14214-3007 State University of New York at Buffalo is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer applications from women and minorities are encouraged. 602 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 view o f applications w ill begin Ju ly 1,1999, and continue until the position is filled. Send letter, resum e, and the nam es, addresses, and phone n u m b e rs o f at le ast three current references to: Ethelle S. Bean, D irector of the Library, Karl E. Mundt Library, D a kota S ta te U n iv e rs ity , Madison, SD57042-1799; fax: (605)256-5208; e-mail: beane@ dsu03.dsu.edu. Dis­ abled applicants are invited to id entify any n ecessary a ccom m odations required in the application process. TDD : 1-800-877-1113. EOE. UN IV E R S ITY L IB R A R IA N . University o f M issouri-St. Louis. Position Description: Th e U niversity o f M issouri-St. Louis seeks an innovative le ad e r to serve as University Librarian. The University Librarian is the chief adm inistrative officer for cam pus libraries with collections o f o ver950,000 volum es, an annual budget of $3.7 million, and 24 professional librarians and 39 support staff. The libraries comprise the Thom as Jefferson Library; the Education and Health Sciences Library; and the St. Louis Mercantile Library, the oldest cultural institution w est o f the Mississippi. Th e Univer­ sity Libraries also serve learners at distance sites. Candidates should have experience in academ ic o r research library adm inistration, including the developm ent and application of web-based and other digital form ats and their integration with traditional library resources. The University Librarian is a prim a ry p articipa n t in the d evelopm ent o f an in tegrated librarian consortium (M O BIU S) tha t w ill include the holdings o f 51 academ ic libraries in the state of M issouri. M O BIUS curre ntly co nsists of the University of Missouri-St. Louis, the three other campuses of the University of M issouri system, St. Louis University, and Washington University, with a com bined virtual co llection of a pproxim ately 9 million volum es. The U niversity Librarian reports to the Vice C h a n ce llo r fo r Acad e m ic Affairs and is responsible fo r library support of the University’s instructional and research mission. Qualifications: Candidates must have a minim um of five years o f p rogressively responsible adm inistrative experience in an a ca­ dem ic o r research library and possess an ALA-accredited MLS degree. A second a dvanced degree in an academ ic discipline is preferred. Candi­ dates m ust h ave excellent communication and interpersonal skills tha tw ill enable them to work with a diverse clientele of faculty, students, staff, and com m unity patrons. Candidates m ust have dem onstrated the capacity to deve lo p and im plem ent innovative strategies to enhance the services provided by libraries. Candidates should have a dem onstrated record of effectiveness in attracting external funding, including philanthropic sup­ port. The successful candidate will have a cle a r vision o f the library of the future. Th e U niversity: T h e U niversity of M issouri-St. Louis is a public, m etropolitan, land-grant institution com m itted to basic and a pplied re­ search, teaching, and service. With nearly 16,000 students and more than 900 faculty, UM -ST. Louis is the la rg est unive rsity in the region and the third largest in Missouri (URL: www .um sl.edu). Employment: The Univer­ sity Librarian holds a 12-month professional appointment in the university. Salary and benefits are competitive. Applications: Review o f applications w ill begin August 15, 1999, and continue until the position is filled. Applications should include curriculum vitae and cover letter. Application by e-mail attachment in addition to hard copy is preferred. Send applications to: Jerry Durham, Chairman, University Library Search Committee, Barnes College o f Nursing, U n iv e rs ity o f M is s o u ri-S t. L o u is , 8001 Natural Bridge Rd., St. Louis, MO, 63121; e-mail: jerry_durham @ um sl.edu. The University of Missouri-St. Louis is an affirmative action, equal opportunity em ploye rcom m itted to excellence through diversity. Late Job Listings TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Dominican College , San Rafael, California. Supervise cataloging/circulation assistants, manage Innopac, provide somereference/BI. Requires ALA- accredited M LS, minimum three years cataloging experience. Circulation and retrospective conversion experience desirable. See http://www.dom inican.edu/library/techservlib.htm l for details. mailto:beane@dsu03.dsu.edu http://www.umsl.edu umsl.edu http://www.dominican.edu/library/techservlib.html Are You Up to Speed on E-Journal Management? Get on the Fast Track with Faxon! F axon is your ticket to expert electronic journal services ranging from comprehensive e-journal databases to a powerful web-based information searching and retrieval tool called Dawson Information Quest (IQ). Our latest e-journal resources and services include: ■ Lice n se D epotSMA comprehensive e-joumal database management service which includes easy access to bibliographic information and licensing resources as well as prices and terms of online access for over 4,000 electronic titles. ■ Subscription D ep ot A powerful web-based tool for managing your serials subscriptions right from your desktop. The Subscription Depot provides up-to-date access to all your transactions, including orders and claims. 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Or online at www.faxon.com. http://www.faxon.com Structure Bookmarks 576 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999Ads Career opportunities from across the country Deadlines: Orders for regular classified advertisements 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). Should this date fall on a weekend or holiday, ads will be accepted on the next business day. Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month.Rates: Classified advertisements are $8.75 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $10.75 for others. Late job notices discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions.Internet: C&RL News classified ads are accessible on the World Wide Web at http://www.ala.org/acrl/c&rlnew2.html. Ads will be placed approximately 2-3 weeks before the printed edition of C&RL News is published.Contact: Jack Helbig, Classified Advertising Manager, C&RL News Classified Advertising Department, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611-2795 BOOKS BOUGHT AND SOLDUSED SCI-TECH BOOKS PURCHASED. Physics, math, all engi­neering, electricity, and electronics, skilled trades, antiquarian tech. Sorry, no serials or life sciences. Quality older editions, duplicates, unneeded gifts, superseded titles always sought. Ex library OK. No quantities too great; will travel when appropriate. For more informa­tion please contact: Collier Brown or Kirsten Berg at Powell’s Tech­nical Bookstore, 33 NW Park Ave., Portland, OR 97209; phone: (800) 225-6911; fax: (503) C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 577 ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, LIBRARY PROGRAMSMount Sinai School of MedicineA dynamic, creative, and flexible librarian is needed to provide leadership and direction of the Levy Library. In this newly created position, reporting to the Assistant Dean for information Resources and Systems, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing library operations including access, reference, education, and technical services. Library programs are expanding in parallel with the growth of the Mount Sinai School of Med ASSISTANT MUSIC LIBRARIAN. Cornell University Library. The Cornell Music Library seeks an Assistant Music Librarian to: develop, catalog, and administer its strong audiovisual collections including a Digital Sound Initiative; participate in the selection and bibliographic control of the collection; participate in the NACO music program; provide reference service to the patrons of the Music Library; and provide bibliographic instruction for undergraduate courses in the Music and Dance Depart­ments. On the cu ing ethnomusicology and theory, composition and historically informed performance practice. Qualifications: MLS or equivalent from an ALA- accredited Library School; academic music background; foreign language skills; excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the willingness to work in a team environment; commitment to service and professional development; demonstrated music cataloging experience, including knowl­edge of RLIN and/or OCLC. Desirable: Advanced training in music at the Master’s leve 578 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 until the position is filled. Salary and appointment level commensurate with experience. Apply to: Susan Markowitz, Director, Library Human Re­sources, 201 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301. Please send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. For more information contact: Lenore Coral, Music Librarian at: (607) 255-7126; LFC1 @cornell.edu. Cornell Univer­sity is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer strongly commit­ted to divers BUSINESS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. The University of Alabama Li­braries is seeking candidates for the position of Business Reference Librarian in the Bruno Business Library. Responsibilities: To provide business reference service, under the supervision of the Head of the Business Library, to a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and faculty users (including some night and possibly weekend hours); participate in a bibliographic instruction program in the Business Library; participate in collection development ConnecticutDelawareIllinoisIndianaIowaLouisianaMaineMassachusettsNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTexasVermontWest VirginiaWisconsin $31,273$22,500+$27,400#varies*$24,533$22,000varies*$27,554*$33,188varies*$27,641 +$25,198+$26,400$29,800varies*$22,000$28,000$26,464$22,000$32,240 *Rather than establish one statewide salary minimum, some state associations have adopted a formula based on such variables as comparable salaries for public school teachers in each community or the grade level of a professional librarian post. In these cases, you may wish to contact the state association for minimum salary information.+Salary minimums for public librarians only.#Option for local formula. C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 579 REFERENCE LIBRARIANMount Sinai School of MedicineThe Levy Library is looking for the ideal candidate to join its dynamic Reference team. The right person for the job will need the following qualities, as defined by the current staff: ability to learn quickly, proactive approach, positive attitude, and ability to get along with others; ability to envision and work effectively in an atmosphere of “nontraditional” librarianship; strong interest in working in fast­changing environment of new technologies and ex cialized electronic services offered include Dow Jones Interactive, Bloomberg Financial Markets, and LEXIS/NEXIS. The Bruno Business Library’s home page can be viewed at http://www.cba.ua.edu/~bruno. The University of Alabama Libraries maintains membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the Center for Research Libraries, the Coalition for Networked Information, SOLINET, and the Network of Alabama Academic Libraries. The Libraries employ the Voyager Integrated Library System.To apply: Send letter ALA-Accredited MLS; demonstrated academic library experience, includ­ing collection development and acquisitions; knowledge of automated systems for technical services and especially acquisitions; knowledge of OCLC systems and microcomputer applications; excellent supervisory, interpersonal, and communication skills. Preferred: Experience with Inno­vative Interfaces, Inc., automated system; experience in working with ven­dors and consortia regarding licensing and networking of electronic resources; knowledg 580 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 Hong Kong Baptist University LibraryAssociate Librarian (Technical and Collection Services) (PR029/99V)Reporting to the University Librarian, the successful candidate will be responsible for two primary areas. The first is the overall planning, management, and operations of the Technical Services Division consisting of two units: Acquisitions and Cataloging. The second is the planning, management, coordination of library collections and active outreach efforts with the academic units and faculties. The incu C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 581 REFERENCE LIBRARIANPrairie State CollegePrairie State College, an award-winning com­munity college in the southern suburbs, seeks a full-time, tenure-track Reference Librarian. Responsibilities include providing reference, bibliographic instruction, and collection de­velopment for students, faculty and staff of the College, in support of programs, courses, and the information needs of the college community.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science; experi­ence in reference, b DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY SERVICES Fairmont State CollegeAs chief Library administrator, the Director is responsible for overall management, including: collection development, budget/ fiscal management, staff management/de- velopment, strategic planning, and policy. Reporting to the Provost and Vice Presi­dent for Academic Affairs, the Director will work closely with the Associate Vice Presi­dent for Information Technology. The posi­tion includes appointment as Assistant Professor of Library Science.Qualification 582 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 HARVARD BUSINESS SCHOOLBaker LibraryAccess Services ManagerReporting to the Director of the Business Information Services Center, is responsible for organizing, planning, and supervising the operations of the Information Services Center desk and the Reading Room. Services include reference, circulation, access, stacks and Reading Room maintenance, document delivery and Harvard Depository accessions and retrievals. Actively applies new technologies and man­agement techniques to improve customer service and i C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 583 REFERENCE LIBRARIANThe University of California, RiversideThe University of California, Riverside seeks an innovative, energetic, and service-ori­ented librarian to join its Rivera Library Ref­erence Services Department in providing reference and instruction services and fur­thering the development and use of the Library’s electronic resources. The position reports to the Head of Reference Services and is responsible for developing and con­ducting instruction sessions in the use of electronic resources and 584 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 LIBRARIANSWestern Connecticut State Universitywww.wcsu.ctstateu.eduWestern Connecticut State University is seeking qualified applicants for two tenure-track positions in the Ruth Hass Library. Interested candidates should send letter of application and resume, specifying the position they are interested in, to:Vijay Nair, Chairperson Library Search Committee Ruth Haas Library 181 White Street Danbury, CT 06810ACCESS SERVICES LIBRARIANResponsibilities include supervision of the automated circulation departme support for research and teaching in the humanities and area studies. Requirements include an MLS from an ALA-accredited library school or equivalent in training and experience, substantial knowledge of and expe­rience in academic or research libraries and the research environment in a major university, and advanced graduate work in American and British history (PhD) preferred). Demonstrated knowledge of the distribution and sources of materials in American and British history, relevant professional accompl cations Library, the Electronic Government Publications Librarian will provide direct reference service, and will plan, develop, and provide instruc­tion in the use of government information and data, with special emphasis on integrating the use of electronic government information into the curriculum. Additional responsibilities will include the creation of printed and web-based informational materials, and active participation in collec­tion development activities of the Government Publications Library an C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 585 MEDIA DEVELOPMENT LIBRARIANUC Santa CruzTitle: Media Development Librarian Rank: Assistant Librarian/Associate Librarian Appointment salary range: $32,292-$41,328 Position available: September 1,1999The University Library at UC Santa Cruz is seeking a Media Development Librarian who will serve as the Head of the Media Center and Language Lab. The incumbent will manage the Media Center and its collections of audio and video recordings and other resources, and will facilitate instructional use of nonprint int 586 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 EXECUTIVE DIRECTORHistoric New Orleans CollectionThe Kemper and Leila Williams Foundation, d/b/a The Historic New Orleans Collection (THNOC), seeks a dynamic, growth-oriented, highly motivated Executive Director, who will have responsibility for all functions and personnel (40 full-time equivalents) of THNOC and who will resort directly to its five- person board.THNOC, a museum/research center dedicated to the history of Louisiana and New Orleans, is a well- endowed private operating foundation that has bee position is filled. Application procedure: Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references to: Linda DeBeau-Melting, Libraries Human Resources Office, 499 Wilson Library, University of Minnesota, 30919th Ave. So. Minneapolis, MN 55455. Please identify the application with UL#99. The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, facilities, and employ­m reference theory and practice. Experience with integrated library systems, networked environments, knowledge of computer hardware and software applications. Effective communication, interpersonal skills, and strong public service are crucial. Experience with HTML preferred. To apply, submit a completed Virginia Employment Application Form by 5:00p.m. on Friday, July 9,1999, to: Patricia Ann Browne, The Library of Virginia, 800 E. Broad Street, Richmond, VA23219; Phone: (804)692-3586; FAX: (804) 692-3587. Mu C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 587 ASSOCIATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN, INFORMATION AND RESEARCH SERVICESUniversity of California, Santa BarbaraThe University of California, Santa Barbara, one of the nine campuses of the University of California system, is seeking an Associate University Librarian, Information and Research Services. UC, Santa Barbara occupies a picturesque 989-acre palm and eucalyptus lined plateau overlooking the Pacific Ocean. UCSS joined the University of California system in 1944. It is ranked as a category I research univers 588 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 CURATOR, MODERN LITERATURE COLLECTION/MANUSCRIPTSWashington University in St. Louis Olin Library SystemThe Special Collections of Washington University Libraries in St. Louis is seeking a talented, dynamic, creative, service-oriented individual to serve as Curator, Modem Literature Collection Manuscripts. The Special Collections Department is made up of three units (Rare Books, Manuscripts, and University Archives) and is a partner in funding the Program for the Illustrated Book, including a printing studio as in individual situations. Experience with electronic databases and Internet resources. Salary: $50,000 depending on qualifications. Compre­hensive benefits package; choice of retirement programs including TIAA- CREF; no state or local income tax. Please review our more detailed position descriptions and information about the University of Houston at http://info.lib.uh.edU/local/positions.htm. Application deadline:Applications will be accepted for both positions until filled. Send letter of application, n lead, administer, and ensure the effectiveness of the services and opera­tions. Primary responsibilities include planning, designing, implementing, and evaluating electronic initiatives in collaboration with colleagues; su­pervising faculty and staff; developing, planning, and providing reference service (including evenings and weekends) and library user education; overseeing collection development; developing strong relationships with facuIty in the sciences to ensure that services meet teaching and resear C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 589 FOUR POSITIONS AVAILABLELoyola University Chicago1) BUSINESS REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/BIBLIOGRAPHER (REPOSTED)Lewis Library. Provides reference service and library instruction for graduate and undergraduate programs in the Schools of Business and Social Work, Workplace Studies, and Criminal Justice, as well as programs supporting general undergraduate studies. Serves as bibliographer and faculty liaison to at least one of the above departments. Reports to the Head of Lewis Library. Salary: minimum $30,000. Quali 590 / C&RL News ■ July/August 7999 PUBLIC SERVICE LIBRARIANFlorida Gulf Coast UniversityFGCU Library seeks an energetic and knowledgeable librarian to join an enthusiastic public service team. FGCU is located on the Southern Gulf Coast of Florida on the edge of the Everglades in a rapidly growing area with a range of cultural and recreational opportunities in Fort Myers & Naples. FGCU emphasizes service to the community and environmental consciousness in a high-tech environment. Check us out at http://library.fgcu.edu/All public service libr commitment to serving diverse communities. Preferred qualifications: experience with network technologies and designing and creating web pages; a second master’s degree in a life or physical science. Assistant Professor. Tenure-track, faculty position. Service and research required to attain tenure and promotion. Salary competitive, dependent on related experience. Anticipated starting date: October 1,1999. BGSU is an AA/ EEO employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, veterans, and persons a resource for library colleagues participating in library user education. Provides in-house training and workshops on a variety of instructional issues. Conducts needs assessment and evaluations of the instruction program. Develops effective outreach and publicity for the instruction program. Applies new instructional methods using a variety of technolo­gies. Provides minimal reference service. Reports to the Assistant Direc­tor for Public and Research Services. Qualifications: Required: ALA- accredited ML C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 591 LIBRARIAN, HEAD OF THE REFERENCE DEPARTMENTCalifornia State University, SacramentoCalifornia State University, Sacramento Library seeks a dynamic librarian to provide creative leadership for the Reference Department. This tenure-track position offers substantial opportunity for professional growth and development. This position reports to the Associate Dean, Public Services.DESCRIPTION: The Head of the Reference Department is responsible for directing all aspects of department services, programs, operations direct the Library’s Circulation, Reserves, ILL, and Public Relations program. The Head of Public Services reports to the Director, serves on the Library’s Executive Committee. The Head of Public Services is respon­sible for the operations of the library’s Circulation, Reserve, InterLibrary Loan, and Public Relations functions. The Head of Public Services reports to the Director of the Library, serves on the library’s Executive Committee, and provides liaison support to one or more academic departments with Supervisory experience (minimum 2 years) with both student and support staff; 5. Requisite computer experience includes word processing and spreadsheets; desirable skills include desktop publishing, database man­agement, web authoring; 6. Ability to maintain appropriate standards and routines while being receptive to the special needs of a widely diverse clientele; 7. Ability to work cooperatively in a collegial environment. Please submit a letter of application to: RobertE. Danford, Widener University, Che 592 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 HEAD OF THE GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARY AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF LIBRARY ADMINISTRATION University of Illinois Library (U-C)RESPONSIBILITIES: Reporting through the Central Public Services Division Coordinator to the Deputy University Librarian, the Head of the Government Documents Library is responsible for managing the staff, services, and collections of the Government Documents Library. The librarian provides dynamic leadership in planning, directing, and coordinating the activities of the unit, includ actively engage in outreach to the infrastructure community and aspire to national leadership in developing and implementing innovative methods for providing and sharing infrastructure-related knowledge. Assesses infor­mation needs in infrastructure and technology transfer, provides reference, document delivery, and outreach, and maintains Internet services for the Institute’s researchers and the external infrastructure community. Provides support for the Institute’s research needs by selecting appropriate for Science and Engineering (SEL), Transportation Library, and Informa­tion Technology Division to provide these services. The information spe­cialist will have additional responsibilities at SEL and the Transportation Library. The Infrastructure Technology Institute (ITI) was established in 1991 by the Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act, and is currently funded from a federal appropriation included in the 1998 Trans­portation Equity Act for the21 st Century. The libraries: The SeeleyG. Mudd L C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 593 PUBLIC HEALTH/HEALTH POLICY LIBRARIANThe New York Academy of MedicineThe New York Academy of Medicine, a private not-for-profit organization dedicated to enhancing the health of the public, is seeking a senior health sciences librarian to assist in the Academy Library’s reference and research services.RESPONSIBILITIES: The librarian will be the primary information researcher for the Divisions of Health & Science Policy and Public Health. The Divisions are the focal points for the Academy’s research activiti tation collections in the country, emphasizing management, operations, finance, planning, regulation, and safety. Its staffing includes four profes­sional librarians and four FTE support staff. Qualifications: Master’s degree from an ALA-accredited program in library science or an ad­vanced degree in information technology, engineering, or related back­ground. Minimum of three years’ professional library or knowledge provision experience in an academic, government, consulting, or special library setting, de mum, depending on qualifications and professional potential. Full ben­efits package including 23 vacation days, comprehensive health care, TIAA/CREF, and continuing educational and professional growth op­portunities. The University is seeking to attract an outstanding individual for this position and has substantial flexibility in a hiring salary. T o apply: Send letter of application and resume, including names of three refer­ences, to Peter J. Devlin, Personnel Librarian, Northwestern Univer­sity Library, 594 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 UNIVERSITY LIBRARIANAmerican University of Sharjah United Arab EmiratesThe American University of Sharjah invites applications for the position of University Librarian. The University Librarian reports directly to the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs.RESPONSIBILITIES: The University Librarian leads a staff of ten, including three professional librarians. The University Librarian provides overall administrative guidance and leadership in strategic planning, needs assessment, evaluation of service quality, MUSIC LIBRARIAN. The University of Alabama Libraries is seeking candidates for the position of Music Librarian. Responsibilities: Performs original and complex copy cataloging of music materials: establishes name, series, and uniform title authority records; assists with the formula­tion and review of policies and procedures in the catalog department and music library; works with interns from the School of Library and Information Studies; serves as selector for music materials for the collections and resour programs; provides specialized reference assistance in music to the academic community; maintains close, cooperative working relationships with music library and humanities reference personnel; reports to the Head, Serials/Nonbooks Cataloging Unit of the Catalog Department. Qualifica­tions: Required: MLS degree accredited by ALA. Undergraduate degree in music. Appropriate professional library experience, preferably at an academic research library. Familiarity with standard cataloging tools. Significant expe C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 595 DEAN OF LIBRARIESUniversity of MemphisThe University of Memphis invites nominations and applications for a visionary and energetic Dean of Libraries. Central to the academic and research environment is the University’s libraries system, anchored by the beautiful $26.5 million Ned R. McWherter Library, which opened in 1994. The Dean is the chief administrative and academic officer of the University Libraries and reports directly to the Provost. Primary responsibilities are to assure that library system perso 596 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 ACQUISITIONS AND SERIALS LIBRARIAN(search extended)Lafayette CollegeLafayette College seeks a creative and energetic librarian to manage the acquisition of all information resources and the cataloging of serial and electronic publications.RESPONSIBILITIES: Manage the Acquisitions Department, including book expenditures, approval plans, and vendor selection, negotiation, and evaluation. Manage the Serials Department, including ordering and database maintenance. Catalog serial and nonserial electronic publica organizational, communication, interpersonal and computer skills; evi­dence of potential to meet University requirements for promotion and tenure. Preferred: Second master’s degree in music and experience in cataloging highly desirable; experience in working with faculty and stu­dents and selecting library materials; reference experience; instructional experience; knowledge of one or more western European languages; experience with NACO authority work; website development skills. Library: The University mai nologies, including online data retrieval services, the World Wide Web, CD- ROM sources, hardcopy, and interviewing. Understanding of info manage­ment in database structure; experience in staff management and in providing resources to and supporting executive staff and volunteers. Knowledge of St. Louis community helpful. Must have the ability to persuade, be tactful and discreet while managing Science Center/Development business profes­sionally and confidentially. Minimum starting salary $28,0000-$30,000. C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 597 ELECTRONIC RESOURCES LIBRARIANWake Forest University Z. Smith Reynolds Library(Salary range: $30,000-$46,311)The Electronic Resources Librarian is a key member of the Information Services Team and serves as the lead librarian for electronic resources issues.Primary responsibilities are:• Research, review, recommend, and evaluate electronic resources for the collection; maintain usage statistics• Develop electronic research guides and tutorials• Select and compile Internet resources to be accessed from refer SCIENCE LIBRARIAN. The Noreen Reale Falcone Library, Le Moyne College, seeks a Librarian for the Sciences and Electronic Resources to share with six other librarians the operations of public and technical services. Responsibilities: As Librarian for the Sciences: provides spe­cialized reference services for faculty and students; oversees the develop­ment and enhancement of collections and new services and programs; and provides bibliographic instruction, including the teaching of a scientific literature cou of the Library’s web pages. With the other six librarians, provides general reference services and bibliographic instruction, including an introductory research skills course. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS, undergraduate degree in a natural science (biology, chemistry, or physics) or comparable experience as a science librarian. Three years’ experience (preferably post-MLS), including experience with electronic resources and database searching within the last two years. Instructional experience. Advanced 598 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 Advanced Information ManagementCHAPMAN UNIVERSITY University LibrarianChapman University seeks an energetic and visionary leader to serve as University Librarian. This position offers an opportunity for a talented library professional with strong academic interests, demonstrated skill in library administration and experience in fund raising to work with the university community in shaping the library for a successful and rapidly strengthening university of the twenty-first century. The successful candidate, C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 599 DEAN OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIESClarion University of PensylvaniaClarion University of Pennsylvania invites applications for the position of Dean of University Libraries. Committed to a strong teaching mission complemented by research and service, Clarion University takes pride in the accomplishments of its students who graduate from programs recognized for quality and earning the most prestigious accreditation including AACSB, ALA, AOTA, ASHA, NASM, NCATE, and NLN. Located in scenic northwestern Pennsylvania, and effectively, to maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, students, and faculty, and to work well independently and within a team. Preferred: reference experience in abroad range of disciplines. Setting: Le Moyne College, a comprehensive college in the Jesuit tradition, is commit­ted to academic excellence in both the liberal arts and professional programs. Enrollment: 2,440 FTE. The Falcone Library will be implement­ing a web interface for its catalog (III) and enhancing web access to e package. Send letter of application, resume, and names/addressees/ telephone numbers of three references to: Lynn McMartin, Director of Human Resources, Le Moyne College, 1419 Salt Springs Road, Syra­cuse, NY 13214. Review of applications will begin July 6 and continue until position is filled. Applications will be accepted at the ALA Conference in New Orleans. Applicants invited to campus for an interview will be asked to give a 10-15 minute presentation. Le Moyne College is an equal opportunity employer a 600 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 REFERENCE LIBRARIANSPickier Memorial LibraryTruman State University seeks to till two Reference Librar­ian positions for the Pickier Memorial Library. General responsibilities include: providing general reference ser­vice to students and faculty, assisting them in the use of print and electronic reference resources; participating in the Library’s instructional programs and developing teaching materials for traditional and electronic resources; participating in collection development and serving as liaison t library serials: acquisitions and cataloging, claiming and holdings, prob­lem resolution, planning, coordinating and supervising assigned staff. Evaluates potential and existing resources and shares responsibility for collection development. Participates in reference and instructional ser­vices. Requires MLS accreditation or equivalent; working knowledge of Internet and PC applications; experience with automated library systems such as Voyager; ability to work in complex, dynamic environment; effective oral rience and qualifications. Minimum salary: $31,000. Submit cover letter, resume, and salary history to: Tracy Burdick, Palmer College of Chiro­practic, 1000 Brady St., Davenport, IA 52803; or fax to (319) 884-5802. Resumes will be accepted until the position is filled. EEO/Affirmative Action HA/ Employer. Applicants selected for interviews who may require access accommodations are encouraged to contact the Human Resources Office.TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Technical Services Librarian (12-month position). C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 / 601 DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF INFORMATION STUDIESState University of New York at BuffaloApplications and nominations are sought for the position of Dean of the School of Information Studies at the State University of New York at Buffalo, the only public member of the Association of American Universities (AAU) in New York and New England. The University at Buffalo is the largest and most comprehensive institution in the SUNY system, with an enrollment of over 25,000 students.The School of Information Studies is a ne 602 / C&RL News ■ July/August 1999 view of applications will begin July 1,1999, and continue until the position is filled. Send letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of at least three current references to: Ethelle S. Bean, Director of the Library, Karl E. Mundt Library, Dakota State University, Madison, SD57042-1799; fax: (605)256-5208; e-mail: beane@dsu03.dsu.edu. Dis­abled applicants are invited to identify any necessary accommodations required in the application process. TDD: 1-800-877-1113. EOE.UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN and is responsible for library support of the University’s instructional and research mission. Qualifications: Candidates must have a minimum of five years of progressively responsible administrative experience in an aca­demic or research library and possess an ALA-accredited MLS degree. A second advanced degree in an academic discipline is preferred. Candi­dates must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills tha twill enable them to work with a diverse clientele of faculty, students, staff, and Late Job ListingsTECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Dominican College , San Rafael, California. Supervise cataloging/circulation assistants, manage Innopac, provide somereference/BI. Requires ALA- accredited MLS, minimum three years cataloging experience. Circulation and retrospective conversion experience desirable. See http://www.dominican.edu/library/techservlib.html for details. 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