ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries


May 1984 / 267

U rbana, IL  61801; (217) 333-3280.
1 1 -1 4 — Photography: Workshop on adm inistra­

tion of photographic collections, sponsored by 
the Society of Am erican Archivists, Fairbanks, 
Alaska. See May 2 1 -2 3  entry for details.

1 7-21— Theology: Annual C onference, American 
Theological L ibrary Association, W estern T h eo­
logical Sem inary, Holland, M ichigan. C ontact: 
A T L A , 5600 S. W oodlawn A ve., C hicago, IL  
60637; (312) 947-8850.

2 2 - 2 4 — M ed ia T e c h n ic ia n s : A nnu al m e e tin g , 
Council on Library/Media Technicians, D allas, 
Texas. T h em e: “Personnel-ly: Support S ta ff’s 
Responsibilities.” C ontact: Raymond Roney, E l 
C a m in o  C o lle g e  L ib r a r y , 1 6 0 0 7  C ren sh a w  
B lvd ., T o rran ce, CA 90506.

August
2 8 - 3 0 — Photography: Workshop on adm inistra­

tion of photographic collections, sponsored by 
the Society of Am erican Archivists, W ashington, 
D .C . See May 2 1 -2 3  entry for details.

October
2 - 5 — M arine Science: 10th Anniversary m eeting of 

the International Association of M arine Science 
L ib r a r ie s  and In fo r m a tio n  C e n te rs , W oods 
Hole, Massachusetts. T h e conference will pro­
vide an overview of expanding m arine science 
inform ation needs in the “Year of the O cean” 
and beyond. C ontact: Judy Ashmore, Library, 
M arine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole, MA 
02543; (617) 548-3705.

10— Fitness: “Shape Up! Fitness for Librarians/* a 
workshop offered by the Kentucky L ibrary Asso­
ciation at the G alt House, Louisville. Physical 
fitness trends, program s, stationary exercises 
will be demonstrated. Fee: KLA  members $12, 
non-members $32. CEU s offered. C ontact: Je n ­
nie S. Boyarski, Paducah Com m unity College 
L ib rary , P .O . Box 7380, Paducah, KY 42001; 
(502) 442-6131, ext. 132.

1 3 -1 5 — M ental H ealth: “Psychiatry and the Me­
d ia ,” annual meeting of the Association of M en­
tal H ealth L ib ra ria n s, D enver M arrio tt C ity 
C enter. Credit: 14.0 M LA credits. C ontact: F e ­
licia Chuang, Texas Research Institute of M ental 
Sciences, 1300 Moursund A ve., Houston, T X  
77303-3406; (713) 797-1976.

1 5 -1 6 — Softw are: L ibrary Softw are C onference, 
sponsored by Meckler Publishing, at the Phila­
delphia Hilton. Th e program will focus on li­
brary applications of software for m icro, m ini, 
and m a in fra m e  com p u ter system s. C o n ta c t: 
Meckler Publishing, 520 Riverside Ave., W est­
port, C T  06880; (203) 226-6967.

2 1 - 2 6 — ASIS: 47th Annual Meeting, Am erican So­
ciety for Inform ation Science, Franklin Plaza, 
Philadelphia. Them e: “ 1984: Challenges to an 
Inform ation Society.” C ontact: 1984 ASIS C on­
vention, Th e Automated O ffice, 3401 Market 
Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104.

2 5 - 2 8 — A fricana: 27th Annual Meeting, African 
Studies Association, Los Angeles Hilton Hotel. 
C ontact: ASA, 255 Kinsey H all, University of 
C alifornia, Los Angeles, CA 90024. ■ ■

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whole. Terms. $2 brings detailed list. Neil Barron, 1149 Lime PI., 
Vista, CA 92083.

POSITIONS OPEN

ASSISTANT HEAD, PERIODICALS DEPARTMENT. Reporting to 
the Head, Periodicals Department, the incumbent is responsible for 
assisting in the management of the Periodicals Department, which 
has a periodicals budget of $115,000 and receives approximately

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2,000 subscriptions. Departmental functions include selection and 
acquisition, record keeping, bindery and periodicals information 
desk. The incum bent will be responsible for online searches in sci­
ence and technology especially, book and periodical selection in the 
sciences and for m icro-com puter application in periodicals. Qualifi­
cations: ALA-accredited master’s degree and undergraduate prep­
aration in science are required. Additional graduate course work in 
science or com puter science is highly desirable. Post-MLS periodi­
cals work experience is necessary. Salary range $ 2 0 ,00 0-$24,000 
for 12 months, tenure track position. Letter of application, resume, 
names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three current profes­
sional references should be sent by June 1, 1984, to: Henry R. Ste­
wart, Director, William Allen White Library, Emporia State University, 
Emporia, KS 66801.

A S S IS T A N T  LIBRARIAN. Austin College. ALA-accredited MLS 
plus teaching interest and skills. Duties: ILL, serials, OCLC subsys­
tems, cataloging, reference, and bibliographic instruction as as­
signed. Salary: $17,000 for twelve months or slightly higher for sub­
stantial relevant experience. A pply before June 1 by sending vita 
and library school placem ent file to: A. J. Carlson, Acting Dean of the 
Faculty, Austin College, Sherma’n, TX 75090. An Equal Opportunity 
Employer.

A S S IS TA N T REFERENCE LIBRARIAN INTERN (9 month, term 
appointm ent, renewable up to four years). Performs general refer­
ence services; shares responsibility for bibliographic instruction and 
online bibliographic searching; assists in ILL verification and refer­
ence collection development. This position is designed for a recent 
library school graduate who wishes to gain academ ic library experi­
ence while pursuing a second m aster's degree. Required: ALA- 
accredited MLS (earned by August 31, 1984); coursework and/or 
experience with online bibliographic searching. Minimum salary 
$12,500, with standard benefits. Application deadline: June 10, 
1984, or until filled. Tentative starting date: August 15, 1984. Send 
resume, and have academ ic credentials and three recent letters of 
recom m endation sent directly to: W endy Klosterman, South Dakota 
State University Library, Box 2115, Brookings, SD 57007. An 
AA/EEO employer.

AS SO C IA TE LIBRARIANS (TECHNICAL SERVICES AND REF­
ERENCE). Theological Institute in Jerusalem seeks urgently to fill 
these positions. The library holds 40,000 volumes, 50,000 m icro­
fiche, 400 periodicals and is expanding into areas of multi-faith 
peace issues. Plans for com puterizing the collection are being con­
sidered. Spacious 3-story building and m odern facilities. All posts 
are vacant now and we hope to fill them before October 1984. A c­
com m odation and salary package is for negotiation. Associate Li­
brarian, Technical Services: responsible for planning and im ple­
m enting the processes of selection, acquisition and classification. 
Will study alternative m ethods of re-classifying and computerizing. 
Must have library degree, skills in current library technology, and ex­
perience in a com puterized library. Knowledge of several languages 
will be an asset. Associate Librarian, Reference: will survey and ap­
praise all current international publishing in theology and multi-faith 
peace-related issues. Prepare bibliographies for library purchase, 
for special seminar themes and conferences. Provide reference as­
sistance to users. Some classification duties. Must have library de ­
gree, theological erudition and an interest in ethical/religious ap ­
p ro a c h e s  to pea ce. A th e o lo g y  d e g re e  and e x p e rie n c e  in a 
theological library, together with several languages is looked for. A p­
plication with CV to: Director of Administration and Finance, Ecu­
menical Institute for Theological Research, P.O. Box 19556, Jerusa­
lem, Israel.

BIBLIO GRAPHIC CO NTRO L LIBRARIAN. Responsible for man 
aging the bibliographic control operations of the Library which in­
cludes cataloging of books, serials, audiovisual programs, and his­
torical materials, in addition to production and m aintenance of a state 
union list of biomedical serials and other specialized catalogs. Partic­
ipates in the m anagement of the Technical Services Division, includ­
ing a major role in automating library operations. Supervises a part- 
time cataloger and 2 -3  paraprofessionals. Reports to the Associate 
Director. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; three years recent 
professional cataloging experience using OCLC and AACR2 with 
LC classification, MeSH and LC subject headings. Evidence of initia­
tive, problem  solving skills, and excellent written and oral com m uni­
cation skills. Desirable: experience with library automation projects, 
especially retrospective conversion and at least one year supervi­
sory experience. Salary: $22,000 and moving assistance. Send re­
sume and the names of at least three professional references, to:

John Patruno, Associate Director, The Claude Moore Health Sci­
ences Library, Box 234, University of Virginia M edical Center, 
Charlottesville, VA 22908. Position available immediately. EEO/AA.

CATALOG  LIBRARIAN at Arizona State University where the ALIS 
III system is operational for circulation, and the public access catalog 
for 400,000 full MARC records will be brought up in 1984. The suc­
cessful candidate will catalog, classify and provide subject analysis 
for m onographs in the social sciences or humanities and for m ono­
graphs and manuscripts in the Arizona Historical Foundation and 
Special Collections as well as supervise the paraprofessionals en­
gaged in special collections cataloging. Required qualifications: 
ALA-accredited MLS; minimum of three years post-MLS original cat­
aloging experience in a research library (preferably a large aca­
dem ic library); working knowledge of AACR2, LCSH, LC classifica­
tion system; experience with OCLC or similar utility and its practice; 
w o rking know le dge of m inim um  of two W estern European lan­
guages; academ ic background and cataloging experience in the so­
cial sciences or humanities; good com munication and organization 
skills. Preferred: dem onstrated successful supervisory and training 
experience and familiarity with special or archival collections cata­
loging. Salary: From $18,000-, dependent on qualifications and ex­
perience. Send letter of application which addresses each of the 
qualifications listed above, a current resume, and the names and ad­
dresses of four current references to: Constance Corey, Assistant 
U niversity Librarian, H ayden Library, Arizona State University, 
Tempe, AZ 85287, by June 30, 1984 (postmark accepted). Copies 
of the com plete announcem ent of vacancy may be requested from 
the same person. ASU is a committed, equal opportunity, affirmative 
action employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

CATALOG  LIBRARIAN. Librarian II (Assistant Professor) target 
level. Responsibilities: interpretation and im plementation of AACR2, 
LCSH, DDC, MARC formats, and LC cataloging practice; assistance 
in determination of cataloging and catalog maintenance policy and 
procedures; OCLC cataloging operations including regular and ret­
rospective conversion activities; syndetic structure of the catalog; 
original cataloging of printed materials; training personnel; some ref­
erence duties. Qualifications: m aster’s degree from ALA-accredited 
program  required. Four years professional experience in cataloging 
and a second m aster’s degree in a subject area required for appoint­
ment at rank of Librarian II. Com petency in a modern Romance lan­
guage desirable. Salary: dependent on education and experience. 
Minimum of $18,000 for nine-month appointm ent at rank of Librarian 
II. Summer conditional upon library needs. Application deadline: 
June 8, 1984. Send letter of application, resume, transcripts, and 
three current letters of reference to: James Zink, Director, Kent Li­
brary, S outh east M issouri State U n ive rsity, C a pe G ira rd e a u , 
M O 63701. An equal opportunity, M/F, affirmative action employer.

CATALOG  LIBRARIAN. Responsible for cataloging of library mate­
rials in all formats; OCLC/AACR2/LC. Managerial, fiscal control of all 
OCLC procedures, including serials check-in, ILL. Supervision of 
para-professional staff in cataloging and serials. Additional part-time 
duties in reference and collection development, assigned to speci­
fied disciplines. Requirements: ALA-accredited degree in library or 
information science. Experienced enough to function with complete 
autonomy. Subject background in social sciences (teacher educa­
tion) or science/technology desirable, along with knowledge of com ­
puter applications in libraries (other than OCLC). Minimum salary in 
the upper teens, depending on qualifications. 12-month contract. 
Send resume to: Theresa Taborsky, Director, Wolfgram Memorial Li­
brary, W idener University, Chester, PA 19013. An affirmative action, 
equal opportunity employer.

CATALOG  LIBRARIAN. The University of Arizona Library is seek­
ing a professional librarian to be responsible for the m onographic 
cataloging of literature in French, German, and English languages. 
Related activities such as staffing a catalog information desk will also 
be assigned. This position reports to the Head Catalog Librarian. 
The University of Arizona Library is a large academ ic research li­
brary with more than 2 million volumes and more than 4 million hold­
ings in the main library system. The Catalog Department is one of 4 
departm ents within the technical services division, em ploying 11 
professional catalogers and 44 career staff. Requirements include: 
an ALA-accredited degree; working knowledge of AACR2; experi­
ence with LC classification and the LCSH; experience with OCLC or 
a similar utility; knowledge of French and German. Previous catalog­
ing experience is preferred. The beginning professional salary is 
$16,500; a higher salary can be negotiated depending upon qualifi­



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cations and experience. Professional librarians at the University of 
Arizona are academ ic professionals and voting m em bers of the fac­
ulty, have 12-month appointm ents with 22 days vacation and 12 
days sick leave and 10 holidays annually. Position is available July 1. 
Deadline for applications is June 15,1984. Send letter of application, 
resume, and the names of 3 referees to: W. David Laird, University 
Librarian, University of Arizona Library, Tucson, AZ 85721. The Uni­
versity of Arizona is an EOE, AA employer.

CA TALO G ER , The Burke Library, Union Theological Seminary, 
New York City. Responsible for the cataloging and processing of ma­
terials in all formats, with special em phasis on m onographs. Serves 
as deputy for Head of Bibliographic Control and assists in adm inis­
tration of units. Trains and supervises terminal operators, filers, proc­
essing assistants, et al. Shares responsibility for the m aintenance of 
the public in-process file, COM-fiche catalog, historic card catalogs, 
and public and non-public shelflists. Serves as a resource person for 
other staff and library users in interpreting bibliographic data. Re­
quirements: m aster’s degree in librarianship, a second m aster’s de­
gree in theology or a related discipline is normally required. Good 
working know ledge of one Germ anic (preferably German) and one 
Romance (preferably French or Spanish) language and at least a 
b ib lio g ra p h ic  know le d g e  of the other principal th eological lan­
guages. Familiarity with theological bibliography and literature and a 
broad know ledge of the humanities. Minimum of 3 years experience 
in an academ ic Ibrary with dem onstrated skill in the use of AACR2, 
LC classification schedules and subject headings, OCLC and/or 
RLIN, and m icrocom puter applications. G ood writing and speaking 
skills. Must have a strong com m itm ent to bibliographic control and 
an active interest in exploring the new dimensions of technical/auto- 
m a te d  b ib lio g ra p h ic  se rvice s. Rank: L ib ra ria n  I or II. Salary: 
$18,000-522,000, dep ending upon qualifications. Liberal benefits, 
including 6 weeks vacation. Apply with letter, resume, and refer­
ences to: Director of Personnel, Union Theological Seminary, 3041 
Broadway at Reinhold Niebuhr Place, New York, NY 10027. Union 
Theological Seminary is an equal opportunity, affirmative action em ­
ployer.

CATALOG ER. Catalogs and classifies m onographs in the Menno- 
nite Library and Archives, a library specializing in Anabaptist/Men- 
nonite materials. Assigns subject headings, classification numbers, 
and checks and revises OCLC input. Qualifications: 1) ALA/MLS; 2) 
two years professional experience; 3) reading knowledge of German 
and/or Dutch; and 4) familiarity with AACR2, MARC format, OCLC,

LC subject headings, and Dewey. Three-year NEH-funded position, 
salary $16,000 + . Position available September 1. Send resume and 
three references by June 1 to Marion Decked, Academ ic Dean, 
Bethel College, North Newton, KS 67117.

C A T A L O G E R . Catalogs m o n o g ra p h s in all subjects and lan­
guages. Coordinates workflow of materials processed by OCLC ter­
minal operators. Establishes and maintains records for series classi­
fie d  se p a ra te ly. R e q u ire d : A L A -a c c re d ite d  MLS, c a ta lo g in g  
proficiency in at least one foreign language, experience with LC 
Classification and AACR2, know ledge of OCLC cataloging proce­
dures. Desired: two or more years relevant experience in an aca­
dem ic or research library. U ndergraduate degree in sciences or so­
c ia l s c ie n c e s . S u p e rv is o ry  e x p e rie n c e . S a la ry ra n g e : 
$15,50 0-$16,920 . TIAA/CREF, group life, medical, dental, 22 days 
vacation. Appointm ent by July 2, 1984. Apply by May 31 to: Wilson 
Snodgrass, Associate Director, Central University Libraries, South­
ern Methodist University, Dallas, TX 75275. An affirmative action, 
equal opportunity employer.

CA TALO G ER , Tozzer Library. Catalogs m onographs (including 
rare books), serials, and manuscripts in the field of anthropology. 
Over half of the cataloging is original cataloging and serials catalog­
ing. Duties include supervision of support and student staff, assisting 
in establishing and revising anthropological subject headings, par­
ticipation in library publication projects, catalog maintenance and 
other related duties. The Tozzer Library currently num bers 152,000 
volumes in the fields of archaeology, biological and cultural anthro­
pology. It is an administrative unit of the Harvard College Library 
which consists of 9 library units serving the Faculty of Arts and Sci­
ences. Qualifications: MLS; experience with OCLC, original catalog­
ing, and AACR2; reading know ledge of at least two European lan­
guages; academ ic background in anthropology or willingness to 
study anthropology; supervisory experience desirable. As one of 
two catalogers in a research library, initiative and ability to work inde­
pendently are required. Rank dependent on qualifications: Librarian 
I: $16,800 minimum; Librarian II: $19,950 minimum. G ood benefits 
package. Resumes to: Karen N. McFarlan, University Personnel Li­
brarian, Harvard University Library, Cam bridge, MA 02138. An 
equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

C H EM ISTRY LIBRARIAN, University of Michigan Libraries. Under 
general supervision of the Physical Sciences Librarian, m anages the 
Chemistry Library; handles the continuing developm ent of a collec-

A S S O C IA T E  D IR E C T O R  FO R  P U B L IC  S E R V IC E S  
University of Michigan Libraries

Senior administrative position, reporting to the Director, responsible for the development of and evalua­
tion of public services activities for 31 service units with 10 department heads reporting directly. Incumbent 
is responsible for policy development, evaluation, and planning for public services, divisional communica­
tion, faculty relations, resource allocation and personnel actions, and other administrative activities which 
maintain and enhance the provision of library services to the university community. Participates in adminis­
trative decision-making for the library organization as a whole and in the absence of the director is in charge 
of the Library.

Qualifications: substantial management and administrative experience in a research library with an em­
phasis on public services. Demonstrated success in oral and written communication, analytical, budgeting 
and planning activities. Knowledge and understanding of research library organization and interrelation­
ship of divisions and a sound grasp of issues and trends facing research libraries. Knowledge of and expe­
rience with library automation. Proven leadership ability with staff and in the profession.

Minimum salary of $55,000. Applications received by June 30, 1984, will be given first consideration. 
Apply to:

Library Personnel Office 
404 Hatcher Graduate Library 

University of Michigan 
Ann Arbor, Ml 48109

The University of Michigan is a non-discrimmatory, affirmative action employer.



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tion of 50,000 volumes; perform s online bibliographic database 
searches, including chemical substructure searches; answers refer­
ence questions; hires, trains, and supervises the support staff of the 
library. Maintains liaison with the Departm ent of Chemistry faculty; 
provides bibliographic instruction and assistance for chem istry stu­
dents and staff; performs related duties as assigned. Required quali­
fications: accredited MLS; undergraduate degree in the pure sci­
ences, including several courses in chemistry; formal training or 
e xp e rie n ce  in b ib lio g ra p h ic  database searching; dem onstrated 
managerial ability and interpersonal skills; previous library experi­
ence for which advanced training in chem istry may be substituted in 
part. Desirable: undergraduate degree in chemistry; reading knowl­
edge of German and Russian; some know ledge of com puter opera­
tions. Salary dependent on directly relevant experience with a m ini­
mum of $18,000. Applications received by June 15, 1984, will be 
given first consideration. Apply to: Library Personnel Office, 404 
Hatcher Graduate Library, University of M ichigan, Ann Arbor, Ml 
48109. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirma­
tive action employer.

C U RA TO R OF RARE BOOKS AND LITERARY M A N U SC R IPTS ,
Librarian II (Search reopened). Plans, organizes, directs work with 
rare books and literary manuscripts; facilitates and prom otes use of 
collections in wide range of scholarly fields and in all European lan­
guages; analyzes collections; devises collection developm ent poli­
cies and programs; selects and solicits materials; administers con­
servation and preservation activities of Special Collections Division; 
coordinates services with other units; provides public services. Re­
quired: MLS from ALA-accredited school; minimum of four years 
professional academ ic or research library experience; broad com ­
mand of European languages sufficient for library purposes; dem on­
strated success in supervision and administration. Preferred: Ph.D. 
in history or literature. Salary: $22,700 minimum, excellent fringe 
benefits. For full consideration, subm it resume and names of three 
references by June 29 to: Virginia Sojdehei, Personnel Librarian, 
M cKeldin Library, University of M aryland, College Park, MD 20742. 
AA, EOE.

DIRECTO R OF TH E LIBRARY. Theological Institute in Jerusalem 
seeks urgently to fill this position. The library holds 40,000 volumes, 
50,000 microfiche, 400 periodicals and is expanding into areas of 
multi-faith peace issues. Plans for com puterizing the collection are 
being considered. Spacious 3-story building and m odern facilities. 
The post is vacant now and we hope to fill it before O ctober 1984. 
Accom m odation and salary package is for negotiation. Responsible 
for overall operation of the library as the prim ary research tool of the 
Institute. This is an academ ic adm inistrative position and the candi­
date m ust have post-graduate librarian qualifications. An interest in 
ethical and religious approaches to ecumenism and peace in terms 
of world religion is expected, together with experience in directing an 
academ ic or research library or a m ajor unit of a large one. Knowl­
edge of and skills in current library technology and com puter sys­
tems are desired. Application with CV to: Director of Administration 
and Finance, Ecumenical Institute for Theological Research, P.O. 
Box 19556, Jerusalem, Israel.

FINE A R T S /H U M A N IT IE S  CA TALO G ER . Position to be filled be 
tween June 15 and July 20, 1984. Performs original cataloging in 
subject areas represented by Library of Congress classifications M, 
N, and P, and in other subject areas as required. Reviews and up­
dates OCLC contributed cataloging. Participates actively in the for­
mation of departm ent policies and procedures. ALA-accredited 
MLS is required. An additional graduate degree in m usic is desired 
and is expected for tenure. Also desirable are know ledge of catalog­
ing, the use of OCLC, AACR2 and the LC classification schedules. 
Starting salary $ 1 7 ,5 0 0 -$ 2 2 ,0 0 0  depending upon qualifications. 
Tenure-eiigible. TIAA-CREF, Blue C ross/B lue Shield or HMO. 
Twenty-two days annual leave. Send letter of application and resume 
by June 15, 1984, to Alexander T. Birrell, Chair, Search Committee, 
Box 68, W ichita State University, Wichita, KS 67208. Finalists will be 
invited for an expense-paid interview. Wichita State University is an 
affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

HEAD, A R CH ITECTU RE AND EN VIRO NM EN TAL DESIGN LI­
BRARY at Arizona State University, where special collections in­
cludes material on Paolo Solen and Frank Lloyd Wright. The library is 
contained within the college of the same name and is staffed by one 
professional (the Head), one paraprofessional, and student assis­
tants. The librarian reports to the Associate University Librarian for 
Public Services and is responsible for m anagem ent of the branch,

collection developm ent, reference and visitor assistance, biblio­
graphic instruction and liaison with the college and the main library. 
Required qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; at least two years of 
public services experience in an academ ic or research library; d em ­
onstrated managerial, com m unication and interpersonal skills; sub­
ject expertise in one or more of the fields of Architecture, Interior De­
sign, Landscape Architecture, Urban Design and City Planning. 
Preferred: administrative experience in a branch, unit or dep art­
ment, preferably in an academ ic library. Salary: dependent on quali­
fications and experience ($21,000 minimum). Send letter of applica­
tion w hich addresses each of the qua lifications listed above, a 
current resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers 
of four recent references to: Constance Corey, Assistant University 
Librarian, Hayden Library, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ 
85287, by May 31, 1984 (postmark accepted). Copies of the com ­
plete announcem ent of vacancy may be requested from the same 
person. ASU is a com mitted, equal opportunity, affirmative action 
employer. Minorities are encouraged to apply.

HEAD, CIR C U LA TIO N  SERVICES. The Health Sciences Library at 
the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a person to 
m anage the circulation, interlibrary lending and borrowing, and pho­
tocopy services of an active library. This position supervises 7 sup­
port staff and 6.5 FTE student assistants and reports to the director. 
ALA-accredited m aster’s, strong com m unications skills, dem on­
strated supervisory ability, and minimum 2 years experience re­
quired. Health sciences library experience preferred. Salary com ­
mensurate with experience; minimum $20,000. The Health Sciences 
Library has a professional staff of 24 and a new 6 story building; it 
serves 5 professional schools (dentistry, m edicine, nursing, phar­
macy, and public health) and North Carolina Memorial Hospital. 
Send letter of application and curriculum  vitae to: Samuel Hitt, Direc­
tor Health Sciences Library 223H, University of North Carolina at 
Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27514. Deadline for applications June 
15, 1984. Minorities are encouraged to identify themselves. An af­
firmative action, equal opportunity employer.

HEAD, G RAD UA TE LIBRARY, University of M ichigan Libraries. 
This position, reporting to the Associate Director for Public Services, 
is responsible for the coordination of the following public service 
units in the Graduate Library: circulation, reference, governm ent 
documents, docum ent delivery (including interlibrary loan), area 
program s, and the Library Science Library. The Head of the G radu­
ate Library will coordinate activities and com m unication am ong 
Graduate Library public service units as well as with other divisional 
libraries, be a prim ary liaison with faculty, and have coordinating re­
sponsibilities for collection developm ent, and for the m anagem ent 
activities for Graduate Library Public Services. Qualifications: mana­
gerial experience in a research library with dem onstrated success in 
the areas of oral and written com m unication and analytical, budget­
ing, and planning activities. Strong collection developm ent experi­
ence. Knowledge and experience with automation and a good 
grasp of issues and trends facing research libraries. Demonstrated 
success in working with faculty. ALA-accredited MLS required and 
an advanced degree in the humanities or social sciences desirable. 
Minimum salary of $35,000. Applications received by June 30, 
1984, will be given first consideration. A p ply to: Library Personnel 
Office, 404 Hatcher Graduate Library, University of M ichigan, Ann 
Arbor, Ml 48109. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, 
affirmative action employer.

HEAD LIBRARIAN. Immediate opening for full-time Librarian to 
head m edical library holding approxim ately 20,000 volumes, 450 
periodical titles and 650 audiovisual programs. Responsible for 2 li­
brarians, 3 library technical assistants and other clerical and student 
support staff. To assist in planning new library facility. Requirements 
include MLS from accredited school; dem onstrated adm inistrative 
ability; familiarity with MEDLINE, OCLC; Medical Library Association 
certification or equivalent experience. Prefer familiarity with aca­
dem ic libraries. This is a 12-month tenure-track faculty appointm ent. 
Salary: $18 ,0 0 0 -$ 2 1 ,000. Benefits include health insurance (includ­
ing dental) and pension plan. 4 weeks vacation. Applicants should 
subm it resume and the names of 3 or more references to: Search 
and Screen Committee, c/o Joyce Whitehead, National College of 
Chiropractic, 200 East Roosevelt Road, Lom bard, IL 60148. Dead­
line July 1, 1984. National College of C hiropractic is a professional 
school with approxim ately 1,000 students, 100 faculty, a postgradu­
ate division, three clinics and an in-patient facility. The college offers 
B.S. and Doctor of Chiropractic degrees and is accredited by the 
North Central Association and the Council on C hiropractic Educa­
tion.



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HEAD LIBRARIAN (Librarian III), Iowa State Historical Department, 
Iowa City. Supervise six librarians, budgeting, technical services, 
newspaper microfilming, reference, conservation program, manu­
script and photograph collections. Must have leadership, planning, 
and com m unication skills. MLS and 3 years supervisory experience 
required. American history background preferred. Salary range: 
$ 2 1 ,900-$28,800. Send resume and references by June 30 to: Li­
brary Search Committee, Iowa State Historical Department, 402 
Iowa Ave., Iowa City, IA 52240. AA/EOE.

HEAD OF BIBLIO GRAPHIC INSTRUC TIO N SERVICES. Faculty, 
tenure-track position available in the University Library. The Head of 
Bibliographic Instruction Services, a new position in the University 
Library, coordinates the activities of librarians active in instruction; 
guides the developm ent of the University Library BI program; and 
reports to the Director of Libraries. Responsibilities include the exam­
ination of program s at other institutions, the application of com puter 
technology and AV in BI, and the recom mendation of a multi-year 
phase developm ent for the library’s BI program. Required: ALA- 
accredited MLS; 5 years relevant library experience; second subject 
m aster’s or Ph.D. preferred; dem onstrated leadership and supervi­
sory skills. Appointm ent at Assistant Librarian rank or above (equiva­
lent to Assistant Professor). Minimum salary $18,500, depending on 
education and experience. The University of South Alabam a Li­
braries are an area member of SOLINET/OCLC and operate NOTIS 
and integrated library systems with a full online catalog. Benefits in­
clude: 20 days vacation, university subsidized insurance, state re­
tirement, TIAA/CREF option. Submit resume and names of 3 refer­
en ce s by J u n e  1, 1984, to: P a tricia  G. Ram age, C h airm an, 
University Library Search Committee, Library Administration, Uni­
versity of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 36688. An equal opportunity, 
affirmative action employer.

HEAD OF TECHNICAL SERVICES. Primary responsibilities: auto­
mated procedures, coordination of cataloging, acquisitions, and se­
rials as well as planning for online catalog and circulation systems. 
Purchasing and fiscal control of materials budget. Additional duties: 
part-time reference, some nights and weekends. Collection develop­
ment in specified subject areas, faculty liaison. Participates in long- 
range planning, use studies and other special projects. Require­
ments: ALA-accredited library degree. Additional graduate degree 
(or extensive experience) in com puter science and/or adm inistra­
tion. Familiarity with academ ic library issues essential. 12-month 
contract. Salary: minimum $20,000, depending on qualifications. 
Send resume to: Theresa Taborsky, Director, Wolfgram Memorial Li­

SEEKING APPLICATIONS FOR

brary, W idener University, Chester, PA 19013. An affirmative action, 
equal opportunity employer.

HEAD, SPECIAL CO LLECTIONS AND ARCHIVES. Assistant or 
Associate Professor rank. Starting date September 1, 1984. Salary: 
negotiable, depending upon experience and qualifications. Super­
vise one professional, two classified and several part-time staff. Re­
quired: ALA-accredited MLS. Desirable: second m aster’s degree. 
Knowledge of the history of Idaho and the Pacific Northwest. W ork­
ing knowledge of one or more European languages. Experience in 
public relations, fund raising, special events, collection develop­
ment, archives and special collections, the book trade, and refer­
ence work. Usual benefits. Closing date: May 31, 1984. Send re­
sume and names of four references to: Richard J. Beck, Associate 
Dean of Libraries, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID 83843. Tele­
phone: (208) 885-6534. An AA/EO em ployer and educational institu­
tion.

HISTO R Y AND PO LITIC AL SCIENCE CATALOG ER. Position to 
be filled between June 15 and July 20,198 4. Performs original cata­
loging in history and political science and in other subject areas as 
required. Reviews and updates OCLC contributed cataloging. Par­
ticipates actively in the formation of departm ent policies and proce­
dures. ALA-accredited MLS required. An additional graduate de ­
gree in history, political science, or a related field is desired and is 
expected for tenure. Also desired are knowledge of cataloging, the 
use of OCLC, AACR2, and the LC classification schedules. Starting 
salary $ 1 7 ,5 00-$2 2,0 00 for twelve months, depending upon qualifi­
cations. Tenure-eligible. TIAA-CREF, Blue C ross/Blue Shield or 
HMO. Twenty-two days annual leave. Send letter of application and 
resume by June 15, 1984, to Alexander T. Birrell, Chair, Search 
Committee, Box 68, Wichita State University, Wichita, KS 67208. Fi­
nalists will be invited for an expense-paid interview. Wichita State 
University is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.

LIBRARY CATALOG ER. University of Wisconsin Centers, Library 
Processing Center. Duties: catalogs print and non-print materials for 
13 two-year centers. Advises Center librarians on cataloging mat­
ters. Interacts with Center librarians on UWC library issues, particu­
larly automation. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS, 2 years cata­
loging experience utilizing AACR2, LCSH and LC classification, 
OCLC experience preferred, demonstrated interest in library auto­
mation. Salary: $17,000 to $18,000, depending upon qualifications. 
Starting date: 1 July 1984. Send letter of application, resume, tran­
scripts and 3 current letters of reference to: Paul G. Koch, Director,

The University of Akron • Bierce Library
Positions: Bibliographer for Arts, Language and Literature which includes the fields of art, music, theater, dance, 
communication, modern languages and English. Bibliographer fo r Physical Sciences and Engineering which 
includes the fields of chemistry, mathematics, physics, polymer science and engineering.

Responsibilities: Collection development; serving as liaison to faculty; sharing in materials budget preparation; 
assisting with research problems; general and specialized reference; course-related bibliographic instruction; 
bibliographic searching; and, participating in the academic life of the University.

Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS; appropriate academic library experience; effective interpersonal skills; and, 
an ability to work with faculty and students from the associate to doctoral level. Second graduate degree in a 
relevant subject area strongly preferred.

Salary: $16,000 - $19,500. Librarians have a 12-month contract with 22 days vacation, liberal fringe benefit 
package, faculty rank and eligibility for tenure.

.The.
Send letter of application, vita and three letters of reference by June 1, 1984, to:

D avid  R. Brink, chairp erson  
A rts  L ib rarian  S earch C o m m ittee 
Bierce L ib rary
Th e U n iv ersity of A k ro n  
A k ro n , O H  4 4 3 2 5

M arg aret B. G uss, chairp erson  
Science Librarian Search C o m m ittee 
Bierce L ib rary
The U niversity of A k ro n  
A k ro n , O H  4 4 3 2 5

The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution



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UW Centers, Library Processing Center, University Drive, Fond du 
Lac, Wl 54935. Closing date: 30 May 1984. An EO/AA employer.

M A N U SC R IPT LIBRARIAN. The University of Utah, Marriott Li­
brary, is looking for someone to m anage their collection of 800 man­
uscripts related to Utah and the Intermountain West and to supervise 
a staff of 6. Responsible for accessioning, processsing and classify­
ing m anuscript materials following general m anuscript and archival 
principles. Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school, 
m aster’s degree in history of the Am erican West, and two years of 
directly applicable m anuscripts or archives experience. Preferred 
qualifications include know ledge of Utah history, supervisory experi­
ence, and dem onstrated public relations, writing, and verbal skills. 
Salary $ 1 8 ,0 0 0 +  dep ending on qualifications. Send resume, a 
cover letter, and three references or a placement bureau address no 
later than May 30, 1984, to: Janeal Cooper, 328 Marriott Library, 
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT 84112. The University of Utah 
is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

M O N O G R A PH IC /M U SIC  CATALOG ER. Primarily responsible for 
perform ing original cataloging of m onographs in all subject areas 
and in all languages, plus assisting with music cataloging. Reports to 
Head of Cataloging Department. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; 
know ledge of AACR1 and AACR2, LC subject headings and classifi­
cation, MARC formats and cataloging conventions. Preference may 
be given to candidates with: m onographic cataloging experience 
using an automated bibliographic utility; m usic cataloging experi­
ence or academ ic background in music; academ ic library experi­
ence or academ ic background in music; academ ic library experi­
ence; working know ledge of one foreign language. Salary: minimum 
$15,020; negotiable, dep ending on qualifications and experience. 
Twelve month tenure-track appointm ent; faculty rank. TIAA/CREF. 
Vacation of 22 working days. Kansas State University, with an enroll­
ment of over 19,000, is located in the scenic Flint Hills of northeastern 
Kansas. KSU Libraries contains almost 1,000,000 cataloged vol­
umes and has a materials budget in excess of $1,500,000. Deadline 
for application: June 15, 1984. Send letter of application, resume, 
names, addresses and phone num bers of three relevant references 
to: Ann Scott, Assistant Director for Administrative Services, Kansas 
State University Libraries, Manhattan, KS 66506. Position available 
Septem ber 1, 1984, or earlier. Kansas State University is an equal 
opportunity, affirmative action employer.

REC LA SSIFIC A TIO N  LIBRARIAN. Reclassification Librarian to 
oversee the recataloging of the collection including reclassification 
and conversion to AACR2 in machine readable form. Applicant must 
have m ajor interest in technical services and an excellent knowledge 
of MARC formats and LC classification. Entry level position for one 
year with excellent chan ces for renewal. MLS required. Salary 
$14,000 minimum. Available summer 1984. Send letter of applica­
tion, resume and the names of three references to Sandra Heine- 
mann, Catalog Librarian, Ham pden-Sydney College, Hampden- 
Sydney, VA 23943. EOE/AA.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN (H U M A N ITIE S). Duties include general 
reference work in undergraduate institution, participation in active li­
brary instruction program , and collection developm ent in the areas 
of the humanities. Online database searching also required. MLS 
from ALA-accredited institution and second m aster’s degree prefer­
red. Experience in reference work, bibliographic instruction and on­
line database searching also highly desirable. G ood com m unica­
tions skills and the ability to work effectively in a team are essential. 
Faculty appointm ent with responsibilities for research, publication 
and service. Twelve-month contract with standard benefits and 
TIAA-CREF. Salary range $17,000-$20,000. Position available A u­
gust 1, 1984. Deadline for applications: May 30, 1984. Send vitae 
with names of at least three references to: Pauline Hunsberger, 
Helmke Library, Indiana University-Purdue University at Fort Wayne, 
2101 Coliseum Blvd. East, Fort Wayne, IN 46805. IPFW is an equal 
opportunity, affirmative action em ployer and minorities and women 
are strongly encouraged to apply.

REFERENCE LIBR ARIAN /LIB RA RY IN ST R U C TIO N . Michener 
Library, University of Northern Colorado. Duties include general ref­
erence; collection developm ent responsibilities; library instruction 
responsibilities at the freshman level; preparation of appropriate bib­
liographies, guides, and m edia presentation; participation in library 
and cam pus wide committee activities; assistance with other duties 
and projects as assigned. Night and weekend work required. Re­
ports to the Coordinator of Reference and Collection Development

Services. Required of the applicant are a m aster’s degree from an 
ALA-accredited library school; an additional m aster’s in education 
(or equivalent); a minimum of two years academ ic reference experi­
ence; and previous involvement in library instruction. 12-month ap ­
pointm ent with faculty rank and status, fringe benefits. Salary com ­
mensurate with qualifications and experience. Application deadline: 
July 1,1984 . Letter of application, list of references, and current vita 
to: Reference Librarian/Library Instruction, c/o Administration Office, 
Jam es A. M ichener Library, University of N orthern C olorado, 
Greeley, CO 80639. Telephone: (303) 351 -2601. An equal o pp ortu­
nity, affirmative action employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Primary responsibilities are traditional 
reference service to students and faculty, online database search­
ing, user instruction. Collection developm ent and faculty liaison for 
specified disciplines. Some weekend and night duty. Participates in 
all library projects; e.g., evaluation of collection and services, plan­
ning, etc. Reports to Head of Reference Services. Requirements: 
ALA-accredited degree in library or information sciences. Familiarity 
with com puter applications, subject background in social sciences 
(teacher education) or sciences is desirable. Salary: m inim um  
$14,000, depending on qualifications. 12-month contract. Send re­
sume, placem ent file or three letters of reference, and transcript for 
recent graduates, to: Theresa Taborsky, Director, Wolfgram M em o­
rial Library, W idener University, Chester, PA 19013. An affirmative 
action, equal opportunity employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Reference Librarian for small liberal arts 
college library. Responsibilities include supervision of all public ser­
vices in the library, including inter-library loan, governm ent d o cu ­
ments, library instruction, stack maintenance and circulation. MLS 
required, additional advanced degree preferred. Previous experi­
ence helpful, but not necessary. Salary $17,000 minimum. Available 
summer 1984. Send letter of application, resume and the names of 
three references to: John Ryland, Librarian, Ham pden-Sydney Col­
lege, Hampden-Sydney, VA 23943. EOE/AA.

REFERENCE LIBRARIANS. Two new positions at Harvard Law Li­
brary. Responsibilities include reference services to faculty and stu­
dents, online database searching, legal research instruction, and 
participation in developm ent of Anglo-Am erican collections. Re­
quirements: ALA-accredited MLS; knowledge of Anglo-Am erican le­
gal resources; strong interpersonal skills. Preference will be given to 
candidates with significant legal reference experience or a J.D.; ex­
perience in database searching; know ledge of law-related social sci­
ence resources; dem onstrated ability to work as a m em ber of a 
te a m . S a la ry  a n d  ra n k d e p e n d e n t u p o n  q u a lific a tio n s ; 
$ 1 7,500-$2 5,0 00. Harvard Law Library, with a staff of 80 and a re­
search collection of 1.4 million volumes, serves a law school of 2,200 
as well as a university and international legal research community. 
Send resumes and names of 3 references before May 29, 1984, to: 
Joan Howland, Chair, Search Committee, Harvard Law School Li­
brary, Langdell Hall, Cam bridge, MA 02138. Harvard University is 
an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

SC IENC E/ENG INEERING  REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. The Univer­
sity of Arizona Library is seeking a professional librarian to provide 
reference, online searching, and bibliographic instruction services in 
its Science-Engineering Library. Additional responsibilities include 
collection development, faculty liaison work, and the possibility of co­
o rd in a tin g  one or m ore se rv ic e  a c tiv itie s  w ith in  the Science- 
Engineering Library. A separate branch of the university library, the 
Science-Engineering Library occupies a 5-story building in the cen­
ter of cam pus and houses a collection of 350,000 volumes and over 
one million microforms, covering all fields of the pure and applied 
sciences, except clinical m edicine. Required: ALA-accredited de­
gree; either an academ ic background in sciences, or public service 
experience in an academ ic science library or special library; good 
com m u nica tion and interpersonal skills. Preferred: educational 
background or library experience in the life sciences and chemistry, 
online searching in bibliographic instruction experience. Desired: 
working know ledge of Spanish, German, or Russian. Position avail­
able July 15. Minimum salary is $16,500; higher salary is negotiable 
dep ending upon qualifications and experience. Librarians at the 
University of Arizona have 12 month appointments, are voting m em ­
bers of the faculty, have 22 days' vacation and 12 days’ sick leave. 
Usual fringe benefits available. Application deadline: June 15. Send 
resume, including list of 3 references, to: W. David Laird, University 
Librarian, University of Arizona Library, Tucson, AZ 85721. An equal 
opportunity, affirmative action, Title IX, Section 504 employer.



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SENIOR SCIENCE CATALOGING SPECIALIST, University of 
Michigan Libraries. Performs original, descriptive and subject cata­
loging of science monographs and subject analysis and classifica­
tion for monographs which have been descriptively cataloged by 
other staff. Resolve complicated catalog problems; trains other staff; 
serves as liaison between the Monographic Catalog Division and the 
Divisional Science Library; and participates in various projects and 
studies. Required qualifications: accredited MLS. Previous catalog­
ing experience in a large academic library, knowledge of AACR2, 
LC subject headings and classification, experience using com puter­
ized bibliographic utilities such as RLIN, OCLC. Demonstrated inter­
personal skills and working knowledge of French. Desired: aca­
demic background in the sciences and previous experience as a 
cataloging trainer. Salary dependent on directly relevant experience 
with a minimum of $18,000. Applications received by June 15,1984, 
will be given first consideration. Apply to: Library Personnel Office, 
404 Hatcher Graduate Library, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, 
Ml 48109. The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory, affirm­
ative action employer.

SOCIAL SCIENCES BIBLIOGRAPHER. Serves as bibliographer 
for sociology, psychology and other social sciences to be deter­
mined. Responsible for collection development, management and 
evaluation of those collections. Serves as liaison with corresponding 
academic departments and provides in-depth bibliographic instruc­
tion for them. Scheduled for selected hours of reference and/or com ­
puter search services. Also acts as campus Official Representative 
for Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research; may

be asked to expand library involvement with non-bibliographic data­
bases, coordinating library activities with campus research and com ­
puting centers. Reports to Head, Collection Development. Library 
faculty at SUNYA are expected to fulfill faculty obligations in the ar­
eas of contributions to the advancement of the profession and uni­
versity service as well as specific library assignment. Oualifications: 
M LS from an ALA-accredited school. Graduate degree or equivalent 
in social sciences. Ability to communicate effectively with students, 
faculty and library staff. Salary and Rank: commensurate with educa­
tion and experience; salary from $16,500 depending on qualifica­
tions. Send letter of application, current resume, names and ad­
dresses of three references to: Deborah Duchala, Library Personnel 
Officer, University Libraries, Room 140, State University of New York 
at Albany, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY 12222. Inquiries 
should be received by May 31, 1984. SUNY at Albany is an equal 
employment opportunity, affirmative action employer. Applications 
from women, minorities and handicapped are especially welcome.

TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN. Masters in library science, 
experience in cataloging and OCLC required; acquisitions experi­
ence with microcomputer applications to technical services, and 
teaching experience desirable. Duties: supervise work of three para­
professionals in technical services, do original cataloging, develop 
and implement policies and procedures, teach approximately one 
class per year in cataloging. Salary range $15,000 to $19,000. Apply 
before May 31, 1984, to John Robson, Head Librarian, Nebraska 
Wesleyan University, 50th and St. Paul, Lincoln, NE 68504.

LATE JOB LISTINGS

ASSISTANT ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIAN, Assist Head Librarian in the daily 
operation of the Acquisitions Department. The Assistant will participate in 
all aspects of the departmental operation, including staff training and 
evaluation, statistical report preparation, long-range planning and goal 
setting, liaison activities with other units of the General Libraries, and 
other administrative duties as assigned. Administers the department in the 
absence of the Head Librarian. The Acquisitions Department is responsible for 
all monographic and serial acquisitions within the General Libraries of the 
University of Texas at Austin. For 1983/84 the library materials budget is 
approximately $3.2 million, with $1.5 million designated for monographic 
acquisitions and $1.7 million for serials acquisitions. The Department 
presently has a total of 26 FTE classified staff, with 16 FTE assigned to the 
monographic acquisitions section and 10 FTE assigned to the serials 
acquisitions section, with additional part-time student assistants. Required: 
MLS from an ALA-accredited program; substantial recent professional experience 
in a monographic or serials acquisitions department of a medium to large 
academic library; working knowledge of OCLC or a similar database. Preferred: 
previous supervisory and/or management experience; experience with an 
automated acquisitions or serials control system; reading knowledge of a 
modern Western European language. Salary: dependent on qualifications; 
(range) $19,OOO-$23,OOO. No state or local income tax. Competitive benefits 
package. Retirement plan options. Attractive local economic and cultural 
climate. To insure consideration, applications should be received by May 31, 
1984. Send letter of application and resume, including the names of three 
professional references and a statement of salary requirements to: Linda 
Vice, General Libraries, PCL 3.200, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin 
TX 78712. Please also indicate if you will be available for an interview at 
ALA in Dallas. The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action employer.

ASSISTANT HEAD, PUBLIC DOCUMENTS AND MAPS DEPARTMENT,. Assist Head in 
promoting use of collection and planning, implementing improved access to 
materials. Provides reference services. Maintains and develops state and 
international document and map collections. Supervises 1 FTE. Requirements:



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ALA-accredited MLS; minimum 2 years professional reference experience in an 
academic library or in a government depository collection with minimum of 50% 
selection; working knowledge of U.S. documents. Must have successfully 
demonstrated organizational and supervisory skills as well as effective 
written, speaking and interpersonal skills. Benefits: academic ranks, 
TIAA/CREF and other retirement options, excellent health care programs, and 20 
days vacation. Expected salary range: $19,000-$26,000. By June 1, 1984, 
send letter of application, resume, and names of 3 references to: Ann Stone, 
Personnel Librarian, Duke University, Durham, NC 27706. Affirmative action, 
equal opportunity employer.

ASSISTANT SPECIAL COLLECTIONS LIBRARIAN, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. 
Special Collections contains materials pertaining to Southern Nevada, gaming 
industry, culinary arts, and the UNLV archives. Responsibilities: acquire, 
arrange, describe, and provide access to manuscript collections and archival 
records of UNLV; develop Nevada collection; participate in reference desk and 
exhibit schedule; and perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications: 
ALA-accredited degree and formal archival and/or manuscript training required; 
and advanced subject degree in an appropriate field such as U.S. history or 
political science and substantial experience in processing manuscripts 
preferred; interest in computer applications for cataloging and indexing 
archival and manuscript collections desirable, effective communication skills; 
ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with staff, 
donors, and patrons; and ability to organize, analyze, and plan efficiently 
are essential. Minimum salary: $16,800. Tenure-track, faculty status, 
12-month appointment, 24 days vacation, fringe benefits. Send letter of 
application, resume, and names of 3 references by May 31, 1984, to: Mary Dale 
Palsson, Director of Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland 
Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154. The University of Nevada; Las Vegas is an equal 
opportunity, affirmative action Title IX, 504,402 employer.

AUTOMATED CATALOGING LIBRARIAN. Participates with the Head Librarian, 
Automated Cataloging, and 3 high level paraprofessionals, in departmental 
planning, formulation of policies and procedures, personnel management and 
staff training. Responsible for special projects as well as participating in 
all aspects of daily operational production. Additional duties include: 
maintaining OCLC related automated equipment and associated supplies. 
Administers the department in the absence of the Head Librarian. The 
Automated Cataloging Department is one of three major processing departments 
of Bibliographic Control Division. It provides complete processing services 
for monographs with machine-readable copy available through OCLC; in addition, 
some processing of non-Roman language materials is provided. Searching, edit­
cataloging, data entry, authority control, end processing and non-Roman card 
production of approximately 65,000 titles per year is supported by a permanent 
staff of 25 FTE, and student assistants. Required: MLS from an 
ALA-accredited program; professional library experience in a medium to large 
academic library with cataloging monographs using AACR2; experience with an 
online cataloging system (OCLC preferred) and the MARC formats for 
bibliographic data. Effective written and oral communication skills. 
Effective interpersonal skills. Working orientation towards combining quality 
with high production levels. Preferred: supervisory experience. Knowledge 
of and/or experience with authority control systems and procedures, either 
manual or online. Salary: dependent on qualifications; (range) 
$19,000-$23,000. No state or local income tax. Competitive benefits package. 
Retirement plan options. Attractive local economic and cultural climate. To 
insure consideration, applications should be received by May 31, 1984. Send 
letter of application and resume, including the names of three professional 
references and a statement of salary requirements to: Linda Vice, General



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Libraries, PCL 3.200, The University of Texas at Austin, Austin, TX 78712. 
Please also indicate if you will be available for an interview at ALA in 
Dallas. The University of Texas at Austin is an equal opportunity, 
affirmative action employer.

CATALOG DEPARTMENT HEAD. Selection, training, supervision, evaluation of 
departmental personnel (18 clerical, 6.75 cataloger-facuity). Study of 
department reorganization alternatives for departmental activities using LC, 
OCLC, CLSI online catalog. Minimum qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; 5 
years cataloging experience; reading knowledge of one foreign language; 
effective managerial/interpersonal skills; commitment to scholarship. 
Preferred: additional graduate degree; automated catalog systems experience. 
Faculty rank; 12-month tenure-track; 24 days annual leave; 12 days annual 
sick-leave; state paid retirement plan; group insurance. Minimum salary: 
$22,000. Send application and 3 letters of reference by June 8, 1984, to: A. 
R. Huggins, Coordinator of Technical Services, Memphis State University 
Libraries, Memphis, TN 38152. EE0/AA employer, M/F.

CHIEF, HUMANITIES AND HISTORY DIVISION. Columbia University Libraries. This 
position has primary responsibility for the public services activities and 
operations of one of three major divisions, including Columbia University’s 
major collection of over 1.5 million volumes in the humanities and history and 
pre-1974 social sciences. The Division includes Butler Library, which houses 
the Instructional and SLS Libraries, and the Music and Paterno Libraries. The 
incumbent will report directly to the Director of the Library Resources Group 
and is expected to ensure the effective continuation of current service 
activities while continuing the development of innovative services and 
programs, including: exploration with faculty of new approaches to 
information services; expanding access to computer-based data systems; and 
developing the application of video, audiovisual, and computer-based 
bibliographic instruction. The incumbent is also responsible for 
coordinating, with the staff of the Resources Group, collection development 
objectives to ensure an effective program of collection building, 
organization, and preservation. Requirements for the position: accredited 
MLS or equivalent relevant experience required, graduate subject degree 
desirable. Demonstrated evidence of imagination, leadership, and managerial 
skills are essential and will be sought in all cases. Knowledge and 
understanding of the process of scholarly communication and of the 
complexities of a major research library are also essential. Candidates with 
5 years administrative experience in pertinent areas of library operations 
will be sought, with special attention given to responsibility for public 
service activities. Salary ranges: Librarian II: $28,500-$37,050; Librarian 
III: $31,500-$45,675. Applications or nominations should be submitted in 
writing to: Box 35, Butler Library, Columbia University Libraries, 535 West 
114th Street, New York, NY 10027. Deadline for applications is June 8, 1984. 
An equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

GENERAL REFERENCE LIBRARIAN I. Drexel University, Hagerty Library. The 
requirements are an ALA-MLS; typical beginning reference responsibilities, 
including database searching, or as assigned. Experience is not necessary, 
but will be favorably considered. Applicants must have the ability to work 
and communicate effectively with staff, faculty, and students. The starting 
salary is $16,000 per year with academic rank, retirement and illness 
benefits. Deadline for applications is May 30, 1984, with a starting date of 
July 1, 1984. Send resumes to: Lucille R. Jones, Head of Administrative 
Services, Hagerty Library, Drexel University, 32nd and Chestnut Streets, 
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GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN. Primary responsibility to administer U.S. 
and Florida depository collections. Will also assist in providing online and 
general reference services. Available June 15, 1984. ALA-accredited MLS 
required and courses or experience in documents and databases preferred. 
Entry-level position, 12-month faculty appointment, Instructor rank, 20 days 
annual leave. Send letter and resume with names of references by May 30, 
1984, to: Sims Kline, Director, Stetson University Library, DeLand, FL 32720.

GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Duties: 
coordinating the documents reference service; performing library 
orientation/instruction and online searching; collection development, 
acquisitions and bibliographic control for federal, state, local and 
international documents; supervising two classified staff and several student 
assistants; developing goals and objectives for the Government Documents 
Collection; producing bibliographic guides; and participating in evening and 
weekend rotation for general reference desk duty. Requirements: 
ALA-accredited MLS; 3 years academic library experience (2 of which must be in
a Documents Collection); demonstrated supervisory, planning and communication
skills; knowledge of federal and international organization documents and 
general reference sources and the ability to relate harmoniously with users 
and staff. Understanding of online searching and an advanced subject degree 
are desirable. Minimum salary: $21,000. Tenure-track, faculty status, 
12-month appointment, 24 days vacation, fringe benefits. Send letter of 
application, resume and names of 3 references by May 31, 1984, to: Mary Dale 
Palsson, Director of Libraries, University of Nevada, Las Vegas NV 89154. 
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas is an equal opportunity, affirmative 
action Title IX, 504,402 employer.

HEAD, HUNT LIBRARY. Carnegie-Mellon University Libraries. The Head of Hunt 
Library serves as principal manager of the public service units of the Hunt 
Library, which serves the College of Humanities and Social Sciences, the 
College of Fine Arts, the Graduate School of Industrial Administration, and 
the School of Urban and Public Affairs. Hunt Library consists of 4 
departments: Reference, Circulation, Fine Arts, and Music. In addition to 
general administrative responsibilities, the Head of Hunt Library will 
participate in the planning and development of interactive information 
services and the introduction of the online catalog and automated circulation 
system in Hunt Library. The Head of Hunt Library participates in the 
Administrative Group of the University Library System. The staff of Hunt 
Library consists of 7.5 FTE librarians, 9 FTE support staff, and student 
assistants. The position reports to the Director of University Libraries and 
is open July 1, 1984. Qualifications: MLS, minimum of 5 years public 
services experience in an academic library, including the supervision of 
professional and support staff; demonstrated managerial skills; evidence of 
creativity and initiative; knowledge and experience in the applications of 
computing technologies in libraries; an ability to interact effectively with 
faculty, students, and staff; and successful experience in implementing new 
information services. Preferred: experience with online database services 
and/or interactive information systems, bibliographic instruction, and 
computer literacy. Salary is dependent upon qualifications and experience 
with a minimum of $27,000. Usual academic fringe benefits apply. 
Applications: letter of application, resume and names of three references 
should be sent to: Pat Smith, Personnel Services, Carnegie-Mellon University, 
5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213. Closing date for mail applications 
is June 15, 1984. CMU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

JUDAICA LIBRARIAN. Research library in New York City. Primary 
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services. MLS and knowledge of Hebrew required. Experience desirable. 
Salary commensurate with experience; liberal fringe benefits. Available: 
August 1, 1984. Salary range: $15,000-$17,000. Send letter of application 
and resume with three references and/or placement dossier to: Philip E. 
Miller, Librarian, Klau Library, Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of 
Religion, One West Fourth Street, New York, NY 10012.

LIBRARY AUTOMATION COORDINATOR. Responsible for providing technical expertise 
in evaluating the library’s requirements for automation and, thereafter, in 
planning, coordinating, and implementing a comprehensive automated library 
system. Qualifications: experience with automated library systems essential, 
and a familiarity with programming, system design and organization and tele­
communications desirable; ALA-accredited MLS or degree in computer science; 
problem solving and communication skills; ability to work well with all levels 
of staff. Faculty rank on a tenure-track. Salary: $19,500 minimum and 
fringe benefits. Send letter of application, resume with a description of 
experience in library automation, and three letters of reference to: 
Director’s Office, Olson Library, Northern Michigan University, Marquette, MI 
49855. Deadline: July 1, 1984. NMU is an EO/AA employer.

NON-PRINT LIBRARIAN. Drexel University, Hagerty Library. The requirements 
are an ALA/MLS; at least 2 years professional experience, preferably including 
some management responsibility in an academic library, and an appropriate 
technical background or interest. The librarian works with faculty and 
students on non-print services and operations related to selection and 
maintenance of AV/TV materials and equipment; maintains the microform 
collections, including documents and journals; and has general reference desk 
duties. Applicants must have the ability to work and communicate effectively 
with staff, faculty, and students. The starting salary is $19,000 per year (a 
higher salary may be available depending on qualifications), with academic 
status, retirement and illness benefits. Deadline for applications is May 30, 
1984, with a starting date of July 1, 1984. Send resumes to: Lucille R. 
Jones, Head of Administrative Services, Hagerty Library, Drexel University, 
32nd and Chestnut Streets, Philadelphia, PA 19104. An equal opportunity, 
affirmative action employer.

ORIENTATION/INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN, University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Duties: 
planning, developing, coordinating and evaluating the Orientation/Instruction 
Program, preparing library guides and audiovisual instruction aids, 
coordinating new staff orientation, teaching College of Education Library 
Science courses and participating in general reference desk duty and database 
searching. Requirements: ALA-accredited MLS; 2 years academic library 
experience; demonstrated planning and communication skills; knowledge of 
reference sources; experience in library instruction and ability to relate 
harmoniously with users and staff. Understanding of online searching and an 
advanced degree in a subject area are desirable. Minimum salary: $19,000. 
Tenure-track, faculty status, 12-month appointment, 24 days vacation, fringe 
benefits. Send letter of application, resume and names of 3 references by May 
31, 1984, to: Mary Dale Palsson, Director of Libraries, University of Nevada, 
Las Vegas, 4505 Maryland Parkway, Las Vegas, NV 89154. The University of 
Nevada, Las Vegas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action Title IX, 
504,402 employer.

REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Provides reference services and bibliographic 
instruction and performs online bibliographic searches. Has supervisory, 
training, and budgetary responsibility for the Information Desk and Reference 
Department student assistants. Directly supervises approximately twelve 
undergraduate and graduate student assistants. Qualifications: MLS from an



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accredited library school required; other advanced degree and supervisory 
experience desirable. Training in online searching or other computer 
background highly desirable. Good communication and supervisory skills and 
the ability to work effectively with colleagues and library users. Salary: 
$16,000-$18,000. Send letter of application and resume, including names of 
three references, to: Lance Query, Director of Library Research, Analysis, 
and Personnel, Northwestern University Library, Evanston, IL 60201. 
Applications received by June 29, 1984, will be considered. An EO/AA 
employer.

SOCIAL SCIENCE REFERENCE LIBRARIAN/BIBLIOGRAPHER. Responsible for the 
Library’s collection development in assigned social science disciplines and 
business technology, including approval plans, firm orders, gifts and serials. 
Provides service at the Reference Desk, including some weekend and evening 
hours. Participates in an active program of library instruction and 
computerized database searching in the disciplines of selection 
responsibility. Requires a master’s degree from an ALA-accredited library 
school and an undergraduate degree in a social science discipline or 
professional reference experience. $15,500-$19,500 hiring range depending on 
qualifications plus 3% increase September 1, 1984. Excellent benefits 
including choice of retirement programs. The University of Houston-University 
Park Libraries have 1.4 million volumes, a materials budget of $2 million, and 
a staff of 59 professionals and 180 support staff. To ensure consideration, 
applications must be received by June 30, 1984. Send letter of application, 
names of 3 references, and resume to: Dana Rooks, Assistant to the Director 
for Administration, University of Houston Libraries, 4800 Calhoun, Houston, TX 
77004. Equal opportunity employer.

UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN. Clark University invites nominations and applications 
for the position of University Librarian. The University Librarian oversees a 
research collection of 440,000 volumes and approximately 2,000 subscriptions 
designed to support graduate and undergraduate education in the liberal arts 
and sciences including a new science library facility to open in September. 
Clark University is a member of the American Association of Universities. The 
library is a member of the OCLC, Worcester Area Cooperating Libraries and 
NELINET. The University Librarian reports to the Provost and Vice President 
for Academic Affairs. Responsibilities: the University Librarian provides 
leadership in library policy, administration and budget; assumes 
responsibility within a collegial structure for planning, directing, 
coordinating and evaluating all facets of library operations, including 
development of personnel, collections, services and facilities and support 
groups utilizing traditional as well as new techniques; represents the library 
on University committees and in local, regional and national library 
consortia. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS required. Additional advanced 
subject area degree preferred. Eight years of responsible experience in an 
academic research library with a minimum of five years in administrative 
positions, v Strong commitment to excellent library services for students, 
faculty and staff. Knowledge of current trends arid applications of 
appropriate information technologies. Demonstrated leadership ability; 
superior communication skills; experience in grants solicitation. Please 
direct all nominations and applications to: Douglas Astolfi, Chair, Library 
Search Committee, Clark University, 950 Main Street, Worcester, MA 01610. 
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