ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries 404 / C &RL News Classified Advertising Deadlines: Orders for regular classified advertisements must reach the ACRL office on or before the second of the month preced­ ing publication of the issue (e.g. September 2 for the October issue). Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month. Rates: Classified advertisements are $4.00 per line for ACRL members, $5.00 for others. Late job notices are $10.00 per line for members, $12.00 for others. Organizations submitting ads will be charged according to their membership status. Telephone: All telephone orders should be confirmed by a writ­ ten order mailed to ACRL headquarters as soon as possible. Orders should be accompanied by a typewritten copy of the ad to be used in proofreading. An additional $10 will be charged for ads taken over the phone (except late job notices or display ads). Guidelines: For ads which list an application deadline, that date must be no sooner than the last day of the month in which the notice appears (e.g., October 31 for the October issue). All job announce­ ments should include a salary figure. Job announcements will be edited to exclude discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions. JOBLINE: Call (312) 944-6795 for late-breaking job ads for aca­ demic and research library positions. A pre-recorded summary of positions listed with the service is revised weekly; each Friday a new tape includes all ads received by 1:00 p.m. the previous day. Each listing submitted will be carried on the recording for two weeks. The charge for each two-week listing is $30 for ACRL members and $35 for non-members. Fast Job Listing Service: A special newsletter for those actively seeking positions. This service lists job postings received at ACRL headquarters four weeks before they appear in C&RL News, as well as ads which, because of narrow deadlines, will not appear in C&RL News. The cost of a six-month subscription is $10 for ACRL mem­ bers and $15 for non-members. Contact: Classified Advertising Dep’t, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; (312) 944-6780. FOR SALE ARCHIVES GUIDE for 95-year life of 4-year liberal arts Alma Col­ lege. Includes papers of administrators, faculty and students; rec­ ords of academic and plant growth; photographs and tapes; oral his­ tory interviews with people in 20th century wars. Topical arrangement with complete index. $6.00. Order from: Archivist, Alma College, Alma, Ml 48801. POSITIONS OPEN ART LIBRARIAN. Responsible for overall direction of 42,000 vol. branch of major academic library: collection development, budget management, reference and bibliographic instruction, planning and analysis, supervision of support staff. Report to Director of Libraries. Qualifications: MLS, MA in art history or equivalent; competence in French and German; ability to work well with people and a strong commitment to serving the user. Prior experience in an art library highly desirable. Liberal benefits; general faculty status; salary from $16,500 depending on rank at appointment, reflecting experience and qualifications. Send application, resume, and supportive cre­ dentials by January 30, 1983, to: Elaine Druesedow, Search Com­ mittee Chair, O berlin College Library, Oberlin, OH 44074. Affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer. ASSISTANT DIRECTOR FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES. Position available: January 1 ‚ 1983. Requires minimum of an ALA-accredited master’s degree in library science and five years of progressively more responsible professional experience in the technical services of a large academic library. A second master’s or doctorate prefer­ red. Demonstrated successful supervisory experience and thorough knowledge of automated systems. Demonstrated ability to commu­ nicate effectively with various levels of university staff and to manage a large acquisitions budget. Duties: participation in overall library planning, budget preparation and the formulation of library policies; development and implementation of plans and policies for Technical Services in consultation with divisional staff; coordination of auto­ mated processes in the division; preparation of annual and special reports on problems and progess in Technical Services; representa­ tion of the department on the Library Council; assumption of any special responsibilities and duties that are assigned by the library ad­ ministration; directly supervising eight department and unit heads; coordination of divisional staff training and development. Applica­ tions deadline: February 15, 1983. Minimum salary: $33,500. The University of Missouri-Columbia Library, an ARL library, serves a stu­ dent body of 24,500 and a faculty of 2,600 with a collection of 2,117,156 volumes and 2,483,735 microforms. An online catalog, to serve the four campuses of the University, is being developed. Apply to: Assistant Director for Technical Services Search Committee, 104 Ellis Library, University of Missouri-Columbia, Columbia, MO 65201. An affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer. ASSISTANT HEAD, REFERENCE DEPARTMENT. Responsible for the direct supervision of six librarians; reports to Head, Reference Department; coordinates all reference desk activities in the Morris Li­ brary, the main library of the University of Delaware, for a staff of twelve librarians and two support staff members, including training for desk duties, scheduling of desk hours, and maintenance of de­ partmental information files and manuals. Participates in the general operation and administration of the Reference Department, includ­ ing developing and codifying appropriate policies and procedures, and supervises departmental activities in the absence of the depart­ ment head. Participates with other members of the Reference De­ partment in the provision of reference, informational and instruc­ tional services at the reference desk. Assists in collection development with faculty liaison responsibility for appropriate aca­ demic discipline; provides bibliographic instruction and computer­ ized literature searching in this discipline. Some night and weekend work required. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; at least three years successful experience in reference service in a large aca­ demic library, including some supervisory experience; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to work effec­ tively with diverse groups of individuals in an academic environment; commitment to provision of high quality reference services. Prefer­ red: experience or training in bibliographic instruction and comput­ erized literature searching. Position available March 1, 1983. Rank and salary dependent on experience and qualifications. Minimum: $18,000. Vacation of 22 working days; liberal sick leave; employees’ Blue Cross/Blue Shield, major dental and medical and group life in­ surance all paid by the University; TIAA/CREF; tuition remission. Send resume with letter of application postmarked by December 31 ‚ 1982 to: Chair, Search Committee for Assistant Head, Reference De­ partment, c/o Deborah A. Raikes, Personnel Officer, Office of the Di­ rector, University of Delaware Library, Newark, DE 19711. The Uni­ versity of Delaware is an equal opportunity employer which encourages applications from qualified minority groups and women. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF CATALOGING/CLASSIFICA­ TION. Teaching position, open Fall Semester, 1983, tenure track, rank of Assistant Professor. Teaching areas: cataloging and classifi­ cation, with additional competencies in one or more of the following: classification theory, abstracting and indexing; technical services; systems analysis and design; library automation. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited program with a doctorate, completed or nearing completion, in library studies or a related field; professional experience both in library services and in teaching; expertise in use of bibliographic utilities and online computer services; evidence of potential for research. Salary dependent upon qualifications (present range: $16,872-$25,296 for a nine-month appointment); State retirement plan, Kaiser or HMSA health insurance; summer teaching optional. Send letter of application, resume, and the names and addresses of three references to: Sarah K. Vann, Chair, Person­ nel Committee, Graduate School of Library Studies, University of Ha­ waii at Manoa, 2550 The Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822. Closing date: February 15, 1983. Interviews may be scheduled during the AALS and ALA meetings in San Antonio, Texas, in January 1983. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF INFORMATION/RECORDS MANAGEMENT. Teaching position, open Fall Semester, 1983, ten­ ure track, rank of Assistant Professor. Teaching areas: informa­ tion/records management; information policy and planning with ad­ ditional competencies in one or more of the following areas: abstracting and indexing; acquisitions; automation of library opera­ tions; information needs, services, and processes; administration of special libraries/information centers. Qualifications: master’s degree in library studies or a related field with an appropriate doctorate, completed or nearing completion; experience both in application of technology to information services and in teaching; evidence of po­ tential for research. Salary dependent upon qualifications (present range: $16,872-$25,296 for nine-month appointment); State retire­ ment plan; Kaiser or HMSA health insurance; summer teaching op­ tional. Send letter of application, resume, and the names and ad­ dresses of three references to: Sarah K. Vann, Chair, Personnel Committee, Graduate School of Library Studies, University of Hawaii C &RL News / 405 at Manoa, 2550 The Mall, Honolulu, HI 96822. Closing date: Febru­ ary 15, 1983. Interviews may be scheduled during the AALS and ALA meetings in San Antonio, Texas, in January, 1983. CATALOGER. Salve Regina-Newport College. Position available immediately. Responsible to the director for the cataloging of all ma­ terials purchased and received at the library. Participate in collection development, related library faculty activities, and professional orga­ nizations. Qualifications: MLS from ALA-accredited library school, professional experience in academic library, and familiarity with AACR I and II, and OCLC. Faculty rank and salary: Instructor or As­ sistant Professor depending upon qualifications and/or experience. Send letter of application, resume, and the names of three refer­ ences to: William Burrell, Vice President/Dean of Faculty, Salve Regina-The Newport College, Newport, Rl 02840. AA/EOE. CATALOGER, MONOGRAPHS. Duties include original cataloging and classifying of materials, primarily monographs, in all languages, subject areas, and formats. Ability to train beginning professional catalogers and to assist in the development of clerical staff. Re­ quired: ALA-MLS; two years monographic cataloging experience. Experience with OCLC, AACR2, LC classification and subject head­ ings. Prefer some familiarity with science and knowledge of Russian. Salary: $14,500 minimum, depending on experience, for 10.5- month appointment with faculty rank. Ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure. Liberal fringe benefits. Contact: Kristen Dahlen, Head, Personnel Operations, Texas A&M University Li­ brary, College Station, TX 77843. Equal-opportunity/affirmative- action employer. COORDINATOR. Qualifications: MLS from an ALA-accredited li­ brary school. Thorough understanding of library operations and of technology applications to them. Preference will be given to candi­ dates with extensive knowledge of OCLC system and principles of cataloging. Ability to write clearly and speak before small groups. Responsibilities: coordination of installation and training for OCLC automated systems. Duties will include preparation of technical and training materials, preparation of profiles, responding to users’ needs and performing related tasks. Position involves substantial tra­ vel. Salary range: $18,000-$22,000. Benefits: TIAA insurance, TIAA retirement, health insurance, sick leave and standard vacation. Send resume to: Myra White, Administrative Coordinator, OCLC Western, 9th and Dartmouth, Claremont, CA 91711; (714) 621-8046. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Chief of the Social Science Division (Search Reopened) The chief of the Social Science Division has the primary responsibility for the public service activities and operations of one of the libraries’ 3 major divisions. The Social Science Division includes: •Thomas J. Watson Library of Business and Economics, the second largest collection of its kind in the U.S., containing 333,000 printed volumes and 250,000 microforms. •Herbert H. Lehman Library, the center of the Social Science Division and a collection of contemporary social science research materials, including the Documents Service Center. This collection contains 244,000 printed volumes and 486,000 microforms. •Whitney M. Young, Jr., Memorial Library of Social Work, a major research collection of 119,000 printed volumes. •Sulzberger Journalism Library, a major collection in its field, containing 114,000 volumes printed and an active newspaper morgue. The Social Science Division chief reports directly to the director of the Library Services Group and will be 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 •developing the application of video, audiovisual, and computer-based instruction to educational and research programs. In addition, the Social Science Division chief is responsible for coordination, with the staff of the Resources Group, of collection development objectives to ensure an effective program of collection building, organi­ zation, and preservation. The staff of the division consists of 12 librarians, 25 supporting staff, and an FTE of 22 student assistants. The Social Science Division chief participates as a member of the libraries’ senior staff Operations and Planning Council and as a member of the Services Group Planning Team. Accredited MLS required, graduate subject degree desirable. Demonstrated evidence of imagination, leadership, and managerial skills are essential and will be sought in all cases. Knowledge and understand­ ing of the process of scholarly communications 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 are: Librarian III, $30,500-$44,225; Librarian IV, $34,500-$48,300. Excellent fringe benefits include tuition exemption and assistance with relocation and university housing. Deadline fo r applications is January 14,1983. Submit resume, listing 3 references and salary require­ ments, to: Box 35, Butler Library, Columbia University, 535 W. 114th St., New York, NY 10027. An affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer. 406 / C &RL News HANDBINDER/CONSERVATOR. Responsible to Head, Binding and Conservation for operations of Conservation unit, and for in­ struction of trainees in Conservation Technician Training Program. The Conservation unit is supported, in part, by an NEH grant. Super­ vises 2-3 trainees and varying numbers of student assistants. Sal­ ary; $16,000. Qualifications: bachelor’s degree; completion of train­ ing program or apprenticeship in handbinding and book conservation; submission of an acceptable portfolio of work per­ formed; supervisory experience required, library experience prefer­ red. Send resume and letter of application by December 31 ‚ 1982 to: Sharon Tuffendsam, Libraries Personnel Officer, 640 Central Li­ brary, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH 45221. The University of Cincinnati is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer. HEAD, AUTOMATED ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT. Reports to Head, A the opeied Acquisitions Department with materials budget of $2.5 million: ordering, receiving, invoice approval and processing, fund control, and problem-solving related to the use of the OCLC Acquisitions Subsystem; approving all invoics and crdits for library materials before giving them to Bdget solving problems related to all phases of this operation; supervises staff of 13. Familiar­ ity with serials records and binding operations preferred. Required: ALA master’s; minimum of two years of supervisory experience in a technical services unit in an academic library. Needs basic knowl­ edge of OCLC and ability to work with foreign language materials. Acquisitions experience is desirable as is AACR2 and basic book­ keeping principles. Ability to meet requirements for promotion and tenure. Faculty rank with $14,500 minimum for 10.5-month appoint­ ment. Liberal fringe benefits. Contact: Kristen Dahlen, Head, Per­ sonnel Operations, Texas A&M University Library, College Station, TX 77843. Affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer. HEAD, EDUCATION AND PSYCHOLOGY LIBRARY. UCLA in­ vites applications for head of the Education and Psychology Library. Responsibilities include managing the unit; acting as liaison for the Library to the School of Education, the Psychology Department, and other academic units; functioning as the chief collection develop­ ment officer; administering both an active public service program and an automated technical processing operation. The Education and Psychology Library includes more than 130,000 bound vol­ umes, has an annual budget in excess of $250,000, and employs ten full-time staff and several student workers. Qualifications: MLS or equivalent, demonstrated successful managerial experience in a li­ brary setting, strong academic background in education or psychol­ ogy with an advanced degree preferred, familiarity with related litera­ ture, and experience with computerized bibliographic database searching. Appointment level: Associate Librarian or Librarian, $23,376-$33,972. Closing date for applications: January 31 ‚ 1983. Send letter of application and resume to: Rita A. Scherrei, Director of Administrative Systems and Personnel Services, University Re­ search Library, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90024. UCLA is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. All quali­ fied persons are encouraged to apply. HEAD, INTERLIBRARY LOAN. Reporting to the Head of Access Services, Humanities and History Division, this position has primary responsibility for administering centralized activities relating to the Li­ braries’ interlibrary loan function. Duties include coordinating and supervising the work of locating materials not available at Columbia and lending materials to other institutions, including RLG and NY­ SILL. Position maintains key work relationships with all Columbia Li­ braries and has specific responsibility for coordinating aspects of in­ terlibrary loan with Reference and Circulation departments. Position oversees operation of a public service photocopy unit, and has su­ pervisory responsibility for 5 full-time and several part-time staff members. In addition to an accredited MLS, requirements are: ability to work effectively with staff in other units and with library users; evi­ dence of creativity and initiative; reading knowledge of one modern Western European language; relevant supervisory experience; and thorough command of bibliographic techniques and principles, in­ cluding knowledge of database techniques. Preference will be given to candidates with bibliographic experience in a large research li­ brary. Salary ranges are: Librarian I: $18,500-$24,050; Librarian II: $20,500-$26,650. Excellent fringe benefits, including tuition ex­ emption and assistance with University housing. Submit resume, list­ ing 3 references and salary requirements, to: Box 35, Butler Library, Columbia University, 535 West 114th Street, New 10027. Deadline for application is December 31, 1982. An equal-opportunity/ affirmative-action employer. HEAD OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS. Search reopened. The Uni­ versity of Arkansas is seeking an individual who desires a challeng­ ing position in the University Libraries during a period of collection expansion. The Head of Special Collections coordinates and man­ ages holdings in manuscripts (approx. 5,000 cu. ft.), rare books (ap­ prox. 39,000 vols.), maps (approx. 235), and photographs (approx. 4,000). The Head is responsible to the Director of Libraries for the organization and administration of these collections, as well as for su­ pervision of seven FTE staff, including one librarian. Responsibilities include working actively and successfully in locating and acquiring papers and records important to the history of Arkansas and sur­ rounding region, establishing and maintaining relationships with do­ nors, handling the transfer of collections to the Library, overseeing processing of collections, and facilitating their use. A familiarity with the legal procedures and regulations governing the acquisition, use, and maintenance of archival materials is a necessity. Qualifications desired include: 1) an advanced degree (master's or higher) in his­ tory, a related field, or library science; 2) training and significant ex­ perience in archive and manuscript work and in field work and acqui­ sition; 3) significant experience in a special collections area or department in an academic or research library; 4) excellent oral and written communication skills; 5) administrative and supervisory ex­ perience; 6) demonstrated ability to deal effectively with co-workers, administrators, patrons, and donors. Minimum salary $24,000, ne­ gotiable depending on experience and qualifications. Faculty status and tenure track possible depending on qualifications. Send letter of application, resume, and names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references to: Juana R. Young, Interim Director of Libraries, University of Arkansas, Fayetteville, AR 72701. Review of resumes will begin on January 5, 1983. LIBRARIAN/PERSONNEL DIRECTOR. Develops and administers personnel program for Libraries with 230 FTE staff and 400 student assistants. Responsibilities include: employment, employee rela­ tions, staff development, payroll, grievance handling, and manage­ ment of Personnel Office. MLS from ALA graduate program and 4 years experience in large libraries required. Knowledge of principles of personnel work. Supervisory experience, strong interpersonnel skills, and ability to work with university community. Minimum salary $22,700; excellent fringe benefits. For full consideration, submit re­ sume and names of 3 references by December 31 ‚ to: Personnel Of­ ficer, McKeldin Library, University of Maryland, College Park, MD 20742. AA/EOE. PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN. University of Nevada Reno seeks imaginative, innovative librarian committed to quality service LIBRARY DIRECTOR University of Baltimore The University of Baltimore is accepting applica­ tions for the position of Library Director. Applicants must possess an ALA-accredited MLS, an addi­ tional master’s is preferred. Candidate should have at least five years of progressively responsible ex­ perience in academic libraries, including adminis­ tration/managerial responsibilities. The University is seeking an individual with a background in both public and technical services who will provide lead­ ership in working with library staff, faculty, and ad­ ministrators, who is knowledgeable about the appli­ cation of computer technology to library processes and who can design and implement innovative pro­ jects to increase existing Library resources. Salary range is $24,714-$32,462. The University of Baltimore is a public, upper­ division, and graduate urban commuter University. The Library Director is responsible for a staff of 25, a budget of $600,000, and a current count of 310,000 BVEs. A letter of application, vita, and the names of three references should be submitted by January 15,1983 to: Laslo Boyd, Chairman, Li­ brary Director Search Committee, University of Baltimore, 1420 N. Charles St., Baltimore, MD 21201. The University of Baltimore is an affirmative-action/equal-opportunity employer. C &RL News / 407 to coordinate and supervise the reference department, serials de­ by car. Send resume and names and addresses of three refer­ partment, film library and learning laboratory. Graduate library de­ ences by February 1 ‚ 1983, to: Ruth H. Donovan, Associate Direc­ gree from ALA-accredited school and appropriate experience, pref­ tor, University of Nevada-Reno Library, Reno, NV 89557. An AA/EO erably in an academic or research library; demonstrated employer. administrative ability and ability to communicate effectively. Faculty status requires that librarians meet faculty standards for appoint­ REFERENCE LIBRARIAN with special responsibilities for bus­ ment, promotion and tenure. Salary $23,000-$33,000, depending iness/economics. Search reopened. Salary from $19,728 depend­ on qualifications and experience, and availability of legislative fund­ ing upon qualifications. Appointment date negotiable. Write for full ing. Twelve-month appointment, TIAA/CREF, 24 days annual leave. announcement to: University Librarian, Humboldt State University, Open July 1 ‚ 1983. Mountains, desert, lakes, 5 hours from San Francisco Areata, CA 95521. DEPUTY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, Association of College and Research Libraries, ALA. This is a middle management position with responsibility for managing the internal operations of the ACRL office. Responsibilities include: management of daily office operations, records, policies and procedures; budget preparation; direction of membership promotion activities; coordination of chapter activities; assistance in the planning and administration of the ACRL national conferences and unit preconferences; and supervision of ACRL staff working in support of the above functions. Requirements: MLS; a minimum of four years experience in an academic library, higher education setting, or relevant association; demonstrated business, supervisory and administrative ability; the ability to establish and meet schedules in an accurate timely fashion, to monitor and follow-up on the work of subordinates and members, appropriate attention to detail; the ability to conduct independently regular and special projects and to modify schedules and emphases to meet changing conditions; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, associates, and a wide variety of people in libraries and related fields; and the ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing. Appointment salary approximately $26,000. Excellent fringe benefits and assistance with relocation. Beginning date June 1, 1983. Deadline for applications is February 15, 1983. Submit application and names of three references to: Julie Carroll Virgo, Executive Director, Association of College and Research Libraries/ALA, 50 East Huron Steet, Chicago, IL 60611. AA, E0E. DIRECTOR OF LIBRARY TECHNICAL SERVICES. Responsibilities: to plan and coordinate operations and supervise staff of 60 in Library1s Technical Service area and to plan and administrate library-wide automation systems. Required qualifications: MLS degree from ALA-accredited institution; five years library experience in technical services (including administrative experience and demonstrated skills in planning, leadership and communication). Must have familiarity with OCLC, MARC formats, AACR2‚ LC classification and subject headings, book trade, serials, non-book materials, and emerging technologies. Personal record of educational, scholarly, and professional achievement. Public service experience also desirable. Twelve month appointment reports to Dean, University Libraries. Possible faculty rank and status. Minimum salary $25,000. Send resume and list of references postmarked no later than January 31, 1983, to: Nyal Williams, Chairman of the Department of Library Service, Ball State University, Muncie, IN 47306. Ball State University practices equal opportunity in education and employment. SCIENCE LIBRARIAN. Oberlin College, which has sent more graduates on to Ph.D.'s in physics, chemistry, and biology than any American college, seeks highly qualified individual to administer Kettering Science Library, provide reference service, and act as liaison with Science faculty. MLS required. Graduate work in physical or biological science desirable. Salary and rank dependent upon qualifications and experience, $16,500 minimum. Applications received by January 15 given preference. San Antonio interviews welcome. 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