ACRL News Issue (B) of College & Research Libraries C & R L N e w s • F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 121 C L A S S I F I E D A d s C a re e r o p p o r tu n itie s f r o m a c r o s s th e c o u n tr y D e a d lin e s : O rd e rs fo r re g u la r c la s s ifie d a d v e r tis e m e n ts m u s t re a c h th e A C R L o ffic e o n o r b e fo re th e s e c o n d o f th e m o n th p re c e d in g p u b lic a tio n o f th e is s u e (e .g ., S e p te m b e r 2 fo r th e O c to b e r is s u e ). S h o u ld th is d a te fa ll o n a w e e k e n d o r h o lid a y , a d s w ill b e a c c e p te d o n th e n e x t b u s in e s s d a y . L a te jo b lis tin g s w ill b e a c c e p te d o n a s p a c e - a v a ila b le b a s is a fte r th e s e c o n d o f th e m o n th . R a te s : C la s s ifie d a d v e r tis e m e n ts a re $ 8 .7 5 p e r lin e fo r in s titu tio n s th a t a re A C R L m e m b e rs , $ 1 0 .7 5 f o r o th e rs . L a te jo b n o tic e s a re $ 2 0 .5 0 p e r l in e fo r in s titu tio n s th a t a re A C R L m e m b e rs , $ 2 4 .9 5 fo r o th e rs . O rg a n iz a tio n s s u b m ittin g a d s w ill b e c h a rg e d a c c o rd in g to th e ir m e m b e rs h ip s ta tu s . D is p la y a d ra te s ra n g e fr o m $ 3 9 5 to $ 7 4 5 b a s e d u p o n s iz e . P le a s e c a ll f o r s iz e s a n d ra te s . O r s e e o u r w e b s ite : h ttp ://w w w .a la .o r g /a c r l/a d v e r t2 .h tm l. G u id e lin e s : F o r a d s th a t lis t a n a p p lic a tio n d e a d lin e , w e s u g g e s t th a t d a te b e n o s o o n e r th a n th e 2 0 th d a y o f th e m o n th in w h ic h th e n o tic e a p p e a r s (e .g ., O c to b e r 2 0 fo r th e O c to b e r is s u e ). A ll jo b a n n o u n c e m e n ts s h o u ld in c lu d e a s a la r y ra n g e p e r p o lic y o f th e A m e ric a n L ib ra ry A s s o c ia tio n (A L A ). J o b a n n o u n c e m e n ts w ill b e e d ite d to e x c lu d e B O O K S B O U G H T A N D S O L D U S E D S C I - T E C H B O O K S P U R C H A S E D . P h y s ic s , m a th , a ll e n g i­ n e e r in g , e le c t r ic it y , a n d e le c t r o n ic s , s k ille d tr a d e s , a n tiq u a r ia n te c h . S o r r y , n o s e r ia ls o r lif e s c ie n c e s . Q u a lit y o ld e r e d it io n s , d u p lic a te s , u n n e e d e d g if ts , s u p e r s e d e d t it le s a lw a y s s o u g h t. E x lib r a r y O K . N o q u a n t it ie s t o o g r e a t; w ill t r a v e l w h e n a p p r o p r ia te . F o r m o r e in f o r m a ­ tio n p le a s e c o n t a c t: C o llie r B r o w n o r K ir s te n B e r g a t P o w e l l ’s T e c h ­ n i c a l B o o k s t o r e , 3 3 N W P a r k A v e ., P o r tla n d , O R 9 7 2 0 9 ; p h o n e : ( 8 0 0 ) 2 2 5 - 6 9 1 1 ; f a x : ( 5 0 3 ) 2 2 8 - 0 5 0 5 ; e - m a il t o : k ir s te n @ te c h n ic a l.p o w e lls .c o m ._____________________________________________ P O S IT IO N S O P E N A R C H IV IS T /S P E C IA L C O L L E C T I O N S L IB R A R IA N . U n iv e rs ity o f M in ­ n e s o ta , D u lu th . h ttp ://w w w .d .u m n .e d u /lib . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f M in n e s o ta , D u lu th lib ra ry in v ite s a p p lic a tio n s f o r a n A r c h iv is t/S p e c ia l C o lle c tio n s L ib r a r ia n . W e s e e k a n in d iv id u a l to s e rv e a s a n a rc h iv is t f o r th e c a m p u s a rc h iv e s a n d a s th e s p e c ia l c o lle c tio n s lib ra ria n . T h e s p e c ia l c o lle c tio n s in c lu d e th e V o y a g e u r C o lle c tio n a n d th e R a m s e y e r B ib le C o lle c tio n . T h is d is c r im in a to r y re fe re n c e s . A p p lic a n ts s h o u ld b e a w a re th a t th e te rm s fa c u lty ra n k a n d s ta tu s v a r y in m e a n in g a m o n g in s titu tio n s . In te r n e t: C & R L N e w s c la s s ifie d a d s a re a c c e s s ib le o n th e w o r l d Wid e W e b a t h ttp ://w w w .a la .o r g /a c r l/c & r ln e w 2 .h tm l. A d s w ill be p la c e d a p p r o x im a te ly 2 -3 w e e k s b e fo re th e p r in te d e d itio n o f C & R L N e w s is p u b lis h e d . C o n ta c t: J a c k H e lb ig , C la s s ifie d A d v e rtis in g M a n a g e r, C & R L N e w s C la s s ifie d A d v e rtis in g D e p a rtm e n t, A C R L , A m e ric a n L ib ra ry A s s o c ia tio n , 5 0 E. H u ro n S t., C h ic a g o , IL 6 06 1 1 -2 7 9 5 ; (3 1 2 ) 2 8 0 -2 5 1 3 ; fa x : (3 1 2 ) 2 8 0 -7 6 6 3 o r (3 1 2 ) 2 8 0 -2 5 2 0 ; e -m a il: jh e lb ig @ a la .o rg . P o lic y: A L A p o lic y re q u ire s th a t o rg a n iz a tio n s re cruitin g th ro u g h A L A p u b lic a tio n s o r p la c e m e n t s e rv ic e s co m p ly w ith A L A a n ti-d is c rim in a tio n p o lic ie s . P o lic y 5 4 .3 s ta te s th a t “A L A i s c o m m itte d t o e q u a lity o f o p p o rtu n ity f o r a ll lib ra ry e m p lo y e e s o r a p p lic a n ts fo r e m p lo y m e n t, re g a rd le s s of race, co lo r, creed, sex, a ge, p h y s ic a l o r m e n ta l h a n d ic a p , in d ivid u a l life -s ty le , o r n a tio n a l o rig in .” B y a d v e rtis in g th ro u g h A L A s e rv ic e s , th e o rg a n iz a tio n a g re e s to c o m p ly w ith th is policy. in d iv id u a l w o u ld a ls o b e a m e m b e r o f th e re fe re n c e te a m a n d w o u ld w o rk a t th e re fe re n c e d e s k , T h e U n iv e rs ity o ffe rs a c o m p e titiv e s a la ry w ith e x c e lle n t b e n e fits . D e s c rip tio n : T h e A r c h iv is t/S p e c ia l C o lle c tio n s L ib r a r ia n is e x ­ p e c te d to : F o rm u la te , a d m in is te r, a n d e v a lu a te p o lic ie s a n d p ro c e d u r e s re la te d to th e a c q u is itio n , a rra n g e m e n t a n d d e s c rip tio n , p re s e rv a tio n , a n d re fe re n c e s e rv ic e o f th e a rc h iv a l c o lle c tio n s ; s tu d y , d e s ig n , a n d im p le m e n t d a ta b a s e s o lu tio n s fo r a rc h iv a l n e e d s ; d e v e lo p a n e le c tr o n ic re c o rd s m a n ­ a g e m e n t s y s te m in c o n ju n c tio n w ith o th e r c a m p u s u n its ; p ro m o te a n d p a r tic ip a te in r e c o rd s m a n a g e m e n t e ffo rts o f th e u n iv e rs ity ; o v e r s e e th e lib ra ry ’s s p e c ia l c o lle c tio n s ; s u p p o r t a n o ra l h is to ry p ro g ra m ; p a rtic ip a te in lib ra ry re fe re n c e d e s k d u tie s , in c lu d in g w o rk in g s o m e n ig h ts a n d w e e k e n d s ; p a rtic ip a te in th e a c tiv itie s a n d p ro je c ts o f th e re fe re n c e te a m ; p la n , d e s ig n , a n d a d m in is te r d ig itiz a tio n p ro je c ts ; s u p e rv is e r s tu d e n t a s s is ta n ts . Q u a li­ fic a tio n s : R e q u ire d : M L S d e g re e fro m a n A L A -a c c re d ite d p ro g ra m . E ith e r a p p ro p ria te c o u rs e w o rk in a rc h iv e o p e ra tio n a n d m a n a g e m e n t o r e q u iv a le n t e x p e rie n c e in a rc h iv e s . K n o w le d g e o f e le c tr o n ic d a ta b a s e s , d ig itiz a tio n , In te rn e t, a n d o th e r c o m p u te r a p p lic a tio n s re le v a n t to a rc h iv e s . S u p e rio r in te r p e rs o n a l s k ills . D e m o n s tra te d w ritte n a n d o ra l c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills . A b ility to lift 4 0 p o u n d s . R e fe re n c e e x p e rie n c e . P re fe rre d : A rc h iv e m a n a g e ­ m e n t e x p e rie n c e . E x p e rie n c e w ith e le c tro n ic d a ta b a s e s , d igitiz a tio n p rojects, a n d W e b d e v e lo p m e n t re la te d to a rc h iv e s . S u p e rv is o ry e x p e rie n c e . S a la ry a n d b e n e fits : T h is is a f u ll-tim e , tw e lv e - m o n th , a c a d e m ic p o s itio n w ith a n a n n u a l re n e w a b le c o n tra c t. M in im u m s a la ry is $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 . A p p lic a tio n p ro c e - EN G IN E E R IN G A ND C O M P U T E R S C IE N C E LIBRARIAN (s e a rc h re o p e n e d w ith e x p a n d e d s a la ry ra n g e ) T h e U n iv e rs ity o f C a lifo rn ia , Irv in e The University of California, Irvine Libraries seek applications for the position of Engineering and Computer Science Librarian. 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The full position description and information about the library and the university are available at the url http:/ /sun3.lib.uci.edu/~vacancy, or request a copy by e-mail to kaufman@ uci.edu or by fax to (949)824- 1288. Applications received by M a rch 1 5 , 1999, will receive first consideration, but applications will continue to be accepted until the position is filled. http://www.ala.org/acrl/advert2.html http://www.ala.org/acrl/c&rlnew2.html http://www.d.umn.edu/lib mailto:kaufman@uci.edu 1 2 2 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 D ire c to r o f L ibURGSB-JGC•OA•L•LE••G•Era ry S e rv ic e s J a m e s G. Lindell F a m ily L ib ra ry A ugsburg C o lie g e • M in n e a p o lis , MN A u g s b u r g C o l l e g e s e e k s a d y n a m i c a n d i n n o v a t i v e p e r s o n t o l e a d t h e d e v e l o p m e n t o f l i b r a r y s e r v i c e s i n t o t h e n e x t c e n t u r y . T o s t a r t s u m m e r , 1 9 9 9 . R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s : T h e s u c c e s s f u l c a n d i d a t e i n t h i s 1 2 - m o n t h a d m i n i s t r a t i v e p o s i t i o n w i l l p r o v i d e o r g a n i z a t i o n a l l e a d e r s h i p i n t h e d e v e l o p m e n t a n d d e l i v e r y o f l i b r a r y s e r v i c e s , i n c l u d i n g t h e f o l l o w i n g : c o o r d i n a t e a n d s u p e r v i s e l i b r a r i a n s a n d l i b r a r y s t a f f , a s w e l l a s m a n a g e s c h e d u l i n g , r e c r u i t m e n t , e v a l u a t i o n , t r a i n i n g , a n d d e v e l o p m e n t ; p r e p a r e a n d m o n i t o r t h e l i b r a r y b u d g e t i n c o o r d i n a t i o n w i t h t h e A s s o c i a t e D e a n f o r L i b r a r y a n d I n f o r m a t i o n T e c h n o l o g y ; r e p r e s e n t t h e l i b r a r y i n t e r n a l l y a n d e x t e r n a l l y ; p a r t i c i p a t e i n r e f e r e n c e , c o l l e c t i o n d e v e l o p m e n t , a n d l i b r a r y i n s t r u c t i o n ; e s t a b l i s h p r o f e s s i o n a l r a p p o r t w i t h a l l c o n s t i t u e n c i e s o f t h e c o l l e g e ; a n d i n t e r a c t w i t h t h e A s s o c i a t e D e a n a n d i n f o r m a ­ t i o n t e c h n o l o g y d i r e c t o r s t o i d e n t i f y a n d i m p l e m e n t n e w s t r a t e g i e s f o r s e r v i n g t h e c o l l e g e c o m m u n i t y . T h e c o l l e g e ' s e m p h a s i s o n i n t e g r a t i o n o f l i b r a r y a n d I T e f f o r t s r e q u i r e s a n e n e r g e t i c a n d c r e a t i v e r e l a t i o n s h i p w i t h I T D i r e c t o r s . Q u a l i f i c a t i o n s : A L A - a c c r e d i t e d m a s t e r ' s d e g r e e i n l i b r a r y s c i e n c e o r f o r e i g n e q u i v a l e n t ( 2 n d m a s t e r ' s d e g r e e i s d e s i r a b l e ) , p r o f e s ­ s i o n a l e x p e r i e n c e i n t h e a d m i n i s t r a t i o n o f l i b r a r i e s a n d d e l i v e r y o f l i b r a r y s e r v i c e s , d e m o n s t r a t e d f a c i l i t y a n d e x p e r t i s e w i t h a u t o ­ m a t e d s y s t e m s r e l a t i n g t o a l l a r e a s o f l i b r a r y o p e r a t i o n s , e x c e l l e n t i n t e r p e r s o n a l a n d c o m m u n i c a t i o n s k i l l s , a n d c o m m i t m e n t t o f r u i t f u l i n t e g r a t i o n o f l i b r a r y a n d i n f o r m a t i o n t e c h n o l o g y s e r v i c e s ( e x p e r i e n c e w i t h i n t e g r a t i o n o f l i b r a r y a n d I T s e r v i c e s i s d e s i r a b l e ) . S a l a r y : C o m m e n s u r a t e w i t h e x p e r i e n c e a n d q u a l i f i c a t i o n s , w i t h a m i n i m u m o f $ 4 6 , 0 0 0 a n n u a l l y . T o a p p l y , p l e a s e s e n d l e t t e r o f a p p l i c a t i o n w i t h r e s u m e a n d n a m e s a n d a d d r e s s e s o f t h r e e r e f e r e n c e s t o : A u g s b u r g C o l l e g e H u m a n R e s o u r c e s D e p t . , 2 2 1 1 R i v e r s i d e A v e . , C a m p u s B o x 7 9 , M i n n e a p o l i s , M N 5 5 4 5 4 . R e v i e w o f a p p l i c a t i o n s b e g i n s o n M a r c h 1 5 , 1 9 9 9 a n d w i l l c o n t i n u e u n t i l t h e p o s i t i o n i s f i l l e d . A b o u t A u g s b u r g : A u g s b u r g C o l l e g e i s a n E L C A - a f f i l i a t e d , 4 - y r . c o m p r e h e n s i v e i n s t i t u t i o n l o c a t e d i n t h e h e a r t o f t h e M i n n e a p o l i s / S t . P a u l m e t r o p o l i t a n a r e a . M o r e i n f o r m a t i o n a b o u t t h e c o l l e g e a n d l i b r a r y i s a v a i l a b l e a t : w w w . a u g s b u r g . e d u A u g s b u r g C o lle g e is a n A ffir m a tiv e A c tio n /E q u a l O p p o rtu n ity E m p lo y e r. d u re : C o m p le te d a p p lic a tio n s m u s t in c lu d e a re s u m e ; a le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n t h a t a d d r e s s e s t h e f o llo w in g : y o u r a r c h iv a l e x p e r ie n c e o r s p e c ific c o u r s e w o rk , th e re le v a n c e o f y o u r b a c k g ro u n d to t h e e x p e c ta tio n s o f th is p o s itio n , y o u r f a m ilia r it y w ith t e c h n o lo g ie s t h a t e n h a n c e th e d e liv e r y o f lib ra ry s e rv ic e s ; a n d th e n a m e s , a d d re s s e s , te le p h o n e n u m b e rs , a n d e -m a il a d d r e s s e s o f th r e e c u r r e n t p ro fe s s io n a l re fe r e n c e s . C o m p le te d a p p lic a ­ tio n s m u s t b e p o s tm a r k e d o n o r b e fo r e M a r c h 1 9 , 1 9 9 9 a n d s e n t to : L iz B e n s o n J o h n s o n , A s s is ta n t L ib r a r y D ir e c to r, 2 4 8 L ib r a r y , U n i v e r s i t y o f M i n n e s o t a , D u lu th , 1 0 U n iv e rs ity D r., D u lu th , M N 5 5 8 1 2 . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f M in n e s o ta is a n e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity e d u c a to r a n d e m p lo y e r. A S S I S T A N T R E F E R E N C E L I B R A R I A N . T h e U n iv e r s ity L ib r a r y o f th e U n iv e r s ity o f I llin o is a t C h ic a g o s e e k s o n e t o t w o A s s is t a n t R e fe r e n c e L ib ra ria n s to w o rk u n d e r th e d ire c tio n o f th e R e fe re n c e L ib ra ria n in th e m a in lib ra ry . M a jo r re s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e r e fe r e n c e s e rv ic e , c o m p u te r lite ra ­ tu r e s e a r c h in g , a n d lib ra ry in s tru c tio n . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f Illin o is a t C h ic a g o is a re s e a rc h in s titu tio n w ith q u a lity s ta n d a r d s in re s e a rc h a n d p u b lic a tio n . T h e u n iv e rs ity lib ra ry is w e ll k n o w n fo r its o u ts ta n d in g fa c u lty , its c o lle c tio n s a n d s ta ff, its in te r e s t in e x p e rim e n ta tio n a n d c h a n g e , a n d its p la n n in g f o r t h e fu tu re . T h e c a m p u s h a s a n e x te n s iv e c o m p u t e r - b a s e d c o m m u n ic a tio n s n e tw o r k , in c lu d in g N O T IS a n d e le c t r o n ic m a il c a p a b ility . W e e k e n d a n d e v e n in g h o u r s re q u ir e d . M in im u m q u a lific a tio n s : M a s t e r ’s d e g r e e in L ib r a r y S c ie n c e fr o m a p r o g r a m a c c r e d ite d b y th e A m e r ic a n L ib r a r y A s s o c ia tio n ; tw o y e a r s o f p r o fe s s io n a l lib r a r y e x p e r ie n c e o r e q u iv a le n t p ro fe s s io n a l e x p e rie n c e ; a b ility to p ro m o te v ig o r o u s ly in fo rm a tio n s e rv ic e s a n d in s tr u c tio n a l p r o g ra m s a n d t o a s s is t u s e r s a t v a ry in g le v e ls o f e d u c a ­ tio n a l b a c k g r o u n d ; in te r e s t in a n d k n o w le d g e o f a n d / o r e x p e r ie n c e w ith a u to m a te d in fo rm a tio n s y s te m ; e v id e n c e o f p ro fe s s io n a l in v o lv e m e n t w ith in a c a d e m ic lib r a r ia n s h ip ; a b ility t o m e e t u n iv e r s ity s ta n d a r d s in r e s e a rc h , p u b lic a tio n , a n d p r o fe s s io n a l s e r v ic e c o m m e n s u r a te w ith te n u r e . A d d i­ tio n a l d e s ir a b le q u a lific a tio n s : P r e v io u s w o r k e x p e r ie n c e in r e fe r e n c e / in fo r m a tio n s e rv ic e s ; e x p e rie n c e a n d /o r c o u r s e w o r k in o n lin e s e a r c h in g . S a la ry /ra n k /c o n tra c t: S a la rie s a re c o m p e titiv e a n d b a s e d o n e d u c a tio n a n d e x p e r ie n c e ; f a c u lt y a p p o in t m e n ts in t h e U IC L ib r a r y b e g in a t $ 3 4 ,0 0 0 ; http://www.augsburg.edu C& RL N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 2 3 fa c u lty s ta tu s ; tw e lv e - m o n th a p p o in tm e n t; 2 4 d a y s v a c a tio n ; tw e lv e d a y s a n n u a l s ic k le a v e w ith a d d itio n a l d is a b ility b e n e fits ; e le v e n p a id h o lid a y s ; m e d ic a l in s u r a n c e (c o n tr ib u tio n b a s e d o n a n n u a l s a la ry ; c o v e r a g e fo r d e p e n d e n ts m a y b e p u r c h a s e d ); tw o d e n ta l p la n s a v a ila b le ; life in s u ra n c e p a id f o r b y th e s ta te ; p a r tic ip a tio n in o n e o f th e r e tire m e n t o p tio n s o f th e Illin o is S ta te U n iv e rs itie s R e tire m e n t S y s te m c o m p u ls o ry (8 % o f s a la r y is w ith h e ld a n d is ta x e x e m p t u ntil w ith d ra w a l); n o S o c ia l S e c u rity c o v e ra g e b u t M e d ic a r e p a y m e n t re q u ir e d ; p h y s ic a l e x a m in a tio n a t U n iv e rs ity H e a lth S e rv ic e is re q u ir e d u p o n a p p o in tm e n t. F o r fu lle s t c o n s id e ra tio n a p p ly b y M a rc h 3 1 , 1 9 9 9 w ith c o v e r le tte r, s u p p o rtin g re s u m e , a n d th e n a m e s , a n d a d d re s s e s o f a t le a s t th r e e r e fe r e n c e s to : A n n ie M a rie F o rd , P e r s o n n e l L ib r a r ia n , U n i v e r s i t y o f I l lin o is a t C h i c a g o , B o x 8 1 9 8 , C h ic a g o , IL 6 0 6 8 0 ; E -m a il: a m fo rd @ u ic .e d u ; F a x : (3 1 2 ) 4 1 3 -0 4 2 4 . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f Illin o is a t C h ic a g o is a n a ffir m a tiv e a c tio n /e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity e m p lo y e r. A S S O C IA T E D E A N O F L IB R A R IE S . In d ia n a U n iv e rs ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia in v ite s a p p lic a tio n s f o r th e n e w ly c re a te d p o s itio n o f A s s o c ia te D e a n o f LIBR A RIAN , A S S IS A N T IN FO R M A TIO N L ITE R A C Y / IN S T R U C T IO N C a lifo rn ia S ta te U n iv e rs ity , C hico Rank: Assistant Librarian, full-time, tenure- track position available July 1, 1999 in the Meriam Library, California State University, Chico. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS, excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively in a rapidly chang­ ing in form ation enviro n m e n t. Academ ic preparation in Psychology, Communication or relevant field, experience in teaching and/ or information literacy preferred. Starting Salary: $43,584 (ten-month option available). RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Develop and im plement information literacy and instruc­ tion programs; support Introduction to Uni­ versity Life, a three unit freshman experi­ ence course emphasizing information lit­ eracy; subject responsibility for Psychology and Communications; general reference ser­ vice (including evenings and weekends); development and maintenance of subject and instructional materials; and participation in professional developm ent and service. As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and seek to create as diverse a pool of candidates as possible. Send le tte r o f application, cu rre n t vita, and names, addresses, and phone num bers of three references to: C a ro ly n D u s e n b u ry D ire c to r fo r L ib ra ry S e r v ic e s M e r ia m L ib ra ry , C S U C h ic o , C h ic o C A 9 5 9 2 9 CLOSING DATE: A pril 1 , 1999. For detailed description visit Library Web page: L ib ra rie s . T h is p o s itio n w ill a s s is t th e D e a n in th e o v e r a ll m a n a g e m e n t o f th e IU P lib ra rie s , in c lu d in g fo r m u la tio n a n d im p le m e n ta tio n o f p o lic y re la te d to p e r s o n n e l, b u d g e t, a n d re p o rts . C e n tr a l to th is p o s itio n is th e a b ility t o p ro v id e le a d e rs h ip f o r a n d f o s te r d e v e lo p m e n t o f lib ra ry in fo rm a tio n te c h n o lo g y a s it re la te s to lib ra ry p e rs o n n e l, th e u n iv e rs ity c o m m u n ity , a n d s ta te -s y s te m a n d o th e r c o o p e r a tiv e in itia tiv e s . R e q u ire d : A L A -a c c re d ite d M L S ; s e c o n d m a s te r’s o r d o c to ra te ; fiv e y e a rs o f a d m in is tra tiv e e x p e rie n c e in a n a c a d e m ic lib ra ry ; e ffe c tiv e o ra l a n d w r itte n c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills ; b ro a d ra n g e o f s u p e rv is o ry s k ills; a n d c o m p le tio n o f a s u c c e s s fu l in te rv ie w . S e n d c o v e r le tte r a n d re s u m e w ith n a m e s , a d d re s s e s , p h o n e n u m b e rs a n d e -m a il a d d re s s e s o f th r e e p ro fe s s io n a l re fe re n c e s to S e a rc h C o m m itte e - A s s o c ia te D e a n o f L ib r a r ie s , S ta p le to n L ib ra ry , R o o m 2 0 3 , I n d ia n a U n i­ v e r s ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia , 431 S . E le v e n th S t., In d ia n a , P A 1 5 7 0 5 . A p p lic a ­ tio n s m u s t b e p o s tm a rk e d b y M a rc h 8 , 1 99 9. S e e th e fu ll p o s itio n d e s c rip tio n a t h ttp ://w w w .iu p .e d u /h u m re s /jo b lin e /. IU P is a n a ffir m a tiv e a c tio n /e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity e m p lo y e r d e d ic a te d to e x c e lle n c e th ro u g h d iv e rs ity . B U S IN E S S R E F E R E N C E L IB R A R IA N . U ta h S ta te U n iv e rs ity L ib ra rie s is s e e k in g e n e rg e tic , q u a lifie d a p p lic a n ts f o r a B u s in e s s R e fe r e n c e L ib ra ria n p o s itio n . T h is p o s itio n w o u ld b e p a rt o f a c re a tiv e s e rv ic e -o rie n te d re fe r e n c e te a m t h a t o p e ra te s w ith in th e M e rr ill a n d S c i-T e c h L ib r a r ie s . R e s p o n s ib ilitie s : P ro v id e s d ire c t re fe re n c e s e rvic e to fa c u lty a n d s tu d e n ts in a te a m e n v iro n m e n t, in c lu d in g n ig h t a n d w e e k e n d a s s ig n m e n ts . P a rtic i­ p a te s a n d fo s te rs lib ra ry in s tru c tio n in in fo rm a tio n re s o u rc e s a n d re s e a rc h s tra te g ie s . D e v e lo p s d e p a r tm e n ta l lia is o n a n d c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t w ith in a s s ig n e d d e p a rtm e n ts . S u p p o rts o th e r lib ra ry a c tiv itie s a n d s e rv e s o n c o m m itte e s . A c tiv e ly p u r s u e s p ro fe s s io n a l a n d s c h o la rly e n d e a v o rs . Q u a lific a tio n s : A L A -a c c re d ite d M L S b y M a y 31‚ 1 9 9 9 ; e x c e lle n t v e rb a l a n d w r itte n c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills ; e ffe c tiv e a n d a d a p tiv e in te r p e rs o n a l s k ills ; k n o w le d g e a n d e x p e rie n c e w ith e m e rg in g e le c tr o n ic t e c h n o lo g ie s a n d b a s ic C o m p u te r s o ftw a re ; u n d e rs ta n d in g o f a u th o rin g a n d d e s ig n in g W e b re s o u rc e s ; m o tiv a te d w ith a s tro n g p u b lic - s e rv ic e p h ilo s o p h y ; d e m o n - S a la ry g u id e L is te d b e lo w a re th e la te s t m in im u m s ta rtin g fig u re s re c o m m e n d e d b y s ta te lib ra ry a s s o c ia tio n s a n d th e N o rth C a ro lin a S ta te L ib ra ry fo r P ro fe s s io n a l lib ra ry p o s ts in th e s e sta te s. T h e s e re c o m m e n d a tio n s are in te n d e d fo r g o v e rn m e n ta l a g e n c ie s th a t e m p lo y lib ra ria n s. T h e re c o m ­ m e n d a tio n s a re a d viso ry o nly, a n d A L A h as n ot a d o p te d re co m m e n d a tio n s fo r m in im u m sa la rie s . F o r in fo rm a tio n o n lib ra ria n sa la rie s , jo b s e e k e rs a n d e m p lo y e rs s h o u ld c o n s id e r th e s e re c o m m e n d e d m in im u m s , a s w e ll a s o th e r s a la ry s u rv e y s (s u c h a s th e s u rv e y in th e O c to b e r 1 5 ,1 9 8 9 , issu e o f L ib ra ry J o u rn a l, th e A L A S u rv e y o f L ib ra ria n S a la rie s , th e a n n u a l A R L S a la ry S u rv e y ‚o r th e a n n u a l C U P A A d m in is tra tiv e C o m p e n s a tio n S urvey) w h e n e v a lu a tin g p ro fe s s io n a l v a c a n c ie s . F o r m o re in fo rm a tio n , c o n ta c t th e A L A O ffic e fo r L ib ra ry P e rs o n n e l R e s o u rc e s . C o n n e c t i c u t D e l a w a r e I l lin o is I n d i a n a I o w a L o u is ia n a M a i n e M a s s a c h u s e t t s N e w J e rs e y N e w Y o rk N o rth C a r o lin a O h io P e n n s y l v a n i a R h o d e Is la n d S o u th C a r o lin a S o u t h D a k o ta T e x a s V e r m o n t W e s t V ir g in ia W is c o n s in $31,273 $ 2 2 ,5 0 0 + $ 2 7 ,4 0 0 # varies* $24,533 $22,000 varies* $27 ,5 5 4 * $33,188 va rie s* $2 4 ,3 6 7 + $ 2 5 ,1 9 8 + $26,400 $29,800 varies* $22,000 $28,000 $26,464 $22,000 $25,830 * R a th e r th a n e s ta b lis h o n e s ta te w id e s a la r y m in im u m , s o m e s ta te a s s o c ia tio n s h a v e a d o p te d a f o r m u la b a s e d o n s u c h v a r ia b le s a s c o m p a r a b le s a la r ie s f o r p u b lic s c h o o l t e a c h e r s in e a c h c o m m u n ity o r th e g r a d e le v e l o f a p r o fe s s io n a l lib r a r ia n p o s t. In th e s e c a s e s , y o u m a y w is h t o c o n ta c t th e s ta te a s s o c ia tio n f o r m in im u m s a la r y in fo r m a tio n . + S a la r y m in im u m s f o r p u b lic lib r a r ia n s o n ly . # O p tio n f o r lo c a l fo r m u la . http://www.iup.edu/humres/jobline/ 1 2 4 / C & R L N e w s • F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 P r o f e s s i o n a l V a c a n c y A s s o c i a t e L i b r a r i a n f o r T e c h n i c a l S e r v i c e s a n d C o l l e c t i o n s , T o z z e r L i b r a r y Reporting to the Librarian of the Tozzer Library, this individual is responsible for the management of technical services and collection development at Tozzer Library. Coordinates all technical services functions, including acquisitions, cataloging, binding, and conservation; serves as the primary selector of anthropology materials in numerous formats and languages; and assists the Librarian in the overall management of the library, including setting policies and procedures in support of collections and services. Serves on relevant Harvard University Library committees and represents the library at regional and national meetings. Tozzer Library has one of the world's leading research collections in anthropology, covering archaeology, cultural and social anthropology, biological and physical anthropology, and anthropological linguistics. Housing approximately 210,000 volumes, including 2,000 serial titles, the library serves the teaching and research needs of the Anthropology Department and the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology. The library also supports a worldwide community of scholars through the production of A n th r o p o lo g ic a l L ite r a tu r e , a quarterly bibliographic index to anthropological journals and edited monographs. Tozzer Library is a unit of the Harvard College Library and has a staff of 15. Qualifications: M.L.S. from an ALA-accredited institution or equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degree in anthropology or a closely related field required. Four to five years of professional technical services experience, including collection building and development, in an academic or research library preferred. Demonstrated managerial and organizational skills; ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment; ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing. Strong computer skills, including experience with integrated library systems and bibliographic utilities; knowledge of at least one Western European language and a willingness and facility to work with materials in a variety of languages. Desire to work with a committed team of professionals to provide effective library service. Available: The review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Compensation: Appointment salary dependent on qualifications. Harvard University offers a competitive program of benefits. Please submit a letter o f application, resume, and the names, addresses, telephone and fax numbers o f three references to: Suz-Ann Olofson, Manager o f Human Resource Services, Widener Library Room 189, Cambridge, M A 02138. H a rv a rd U n iv e rs ity U p h o ld s a C o m m itm e n t to A ffir m a tiv e A c tio n a n d E q u a l E m p lo y m e n t O p p o rtu n ity . s tra te d a b ility to m e e t th e u n iv e r s ity ’s r e q u ir e m e n ts f o r p ro m o tio n a n d te n u re a p p o in tm e n t. P re fe re n c e w ill b e g iv e n to a p p lic a n ts w ith re fe r e n c e w o r k e x p e r ie n c e in a n a c a d e m ic lib r a r y a n d e d u c a tio n o r c o u r s e w o r k in b u s in e s s -re la te d a re a s . S a la ry a n d B e n e fits : $ 2 7 ,0 0 0 p lu s e x c e lle n t b e n ­ e fits p a c k a g e , in c lu d in g T IA A /C R E F re tir e m e n t a s w e ll a s v a c a tio n a n d s ic k le a v e . T h e p o s itio n is t w e lv e m o n th f a c u lty r a n k (te n u r e t ra c k ). U ta h S ta te U n iv e r s ity is a la n d - g r a n t in s titu tio n s e r v in g a s tu d e n t p o p u la tio n o f 2 0 , 0 0 0 . It is s it u a t e d in a v a lle y 8 0 m ile s n o r th o f S a lt L a k e C it y a n d o ffe rs a v a rie ty o f o u td o o r r e c re a tio n a l o p p o r tu n itie s . T o A p p ly : A p p lic a n t s e le c t io n w ill b e g in M a r c h 1 5 , 1 9 9 9 a n d w ill c o n t in u e u n t il a s u it a b le c a n d id a t e is s e le c t e d . T o e n s u r e f u ll c o n s id e r a tio n , a p p lic a n ts m u s t s u p p ly a le t te r o f a p p lic a tio n , re s u m e , a n d th e n a m e s , a d d r e s s e s , a n d te le p h o n e n u m b e r s o f t h r e e p r o fe s s io n a l r e fe r e n c e s to : M a x P e te rs o n , D ir e c to r , U n iv e r s it y L ib r a r ie s , U t a h S t a t e U n i v e r s i t y , 3 0 0 0 O ld M a in H ill, L o g a n , U T 8 4 3 2 2 - 3 0 0 0 ; P h o n e : ( 4 3 5 ) 7 9 7 - 2 6 3 1 ; F a x : ( 4 3 5 ) 7 9 7 - 2 8 8 0 ; e - m a il: h t t p : // w w w . u s u . e d u / - p e r s in f o / jo b s .h t m . U ta h S ta te U n i­ v e r s it y is a n A A /E O E . C A T A L O G I N G L I B R A R I A N . A u b u rn U n iv e r s ity M o n tg o m e r y s e e k s a q u a lifie d in d iv id u a l to fill a te n u r e - tr a c k p o s itio n a s a c a ta lo g e r. Q u a lific a ­ t io n s : R e q u ir e s a n A L A - a c c r e d ite d M L S .; k n o w le d g e o f b ib lio g r a p h ic u tilitie s s u c h a s O C L C a n d c u r r e n t c a ta lo g in g ru le s ; k n o w le d g e o f L C c la s s ific a tio n s c h e d u le s a n d s u b je c t h e a d in g s ; fa m ilia rity w ith a u to m a te d c a ta lo g in g s y s te m s ; re a d in g k n o w le d g e o f F re n c h , G e r m a n , o r S p a n is h ; g o o d c o m m u n ic a tio n , in te r p e r s o n a l, o r g a n iz a tio n a l, a n d w r itte n s k ills . P re fe rr e d : C o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t e x p e r ie n c e . T h is p o s itio n is r e s p o n ­ s ib le f o r p e r fo r m in g o r ig in a l a n d c o p y c a ta lo g in g in a ll fo r m a ts , a n d f o r c a ta lo g in g a ll fo r e ig n la n g u a g e m a te r ia ls . T h is is a t e n u r e - tr a c k p o s itio n , w ith re q u ir e m e n ts f o r re s e a rc h , p u b lic a tio n , a n d s e rv ic e . S a la ry : $ 2 9 ,0 0 0 . In te re s te d in d iv id u a ls m a y a p p ly b y s e n d in g a le tte r, a p p lic a tio n , vita , a c o p y o f tra n s c r ip t( s ), a n d th e n a m e s , a d d re s s e s , a n d p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th r e e r e fe r e n c e s to : C h a ir, C a ta lo g in g L ib r a r ia n S e a r c h C o m m itte e , A u b u r n U n i v e r s i t y M o n t g o m e r y , P .O . B o x 2 4 4 0 2 3 , M o n tg o m e r y , A L 3 6 1 2 4 - 4 0 2 3 . R e v ie w o f a p p lic a tio n s w ill b e g in M a rc h 8 , 1 9 9 9 , a n d w ill c o n tin u e u n til t h e p o s itio n is fille d . A U M is a n A A , E E O e m p lo y e r . http://www.usu.edu/-persinfo/jobs.htm C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 2 5 A C Q U IS IT IO N S LIB R A R IA N C a lifo r n ia I n s t it u t e o f T e c h n o lo g y M illik a n L ib ra ry The C altech Library System seeks a h ig h ly m otiva te d lib ra ria n to manage serials and e le c tro n ic m aterials a c q u isitio n s in an in n o v a tiv e and c o lla b o ra tiv e w o rk en viro n m e n t. R eporting to the Head o f T ech n ica l Processing Services, the A c q u is itio n s Lib ra ria n is responsible fo r c o o rd in a tin g and m o n ito rin g e xp e nd itu re o f serials funds; m a in ta in in g business relationships w ith vendors; p e rfo rm in g p ro je c t m anagem ent (e.g. serials ca n ce lla tio ns, transfers, e le c tro n ic products, e v a lu a tio n o f v e n d o r perform ance); c o o rd in a tin g and m a in ta in in g access to new and c o n tin u in g d ig ita l in fo rm a tio n resources; m a in ta in in g a database o f in fo rm a tio n on c u rre n t and fu tu re licenses; m o n ito rin g trends on e le c tro n ic p u b lis h in g ; and in fo rm in g CLS managers a b o ut key developm ents in the fie ld . In c o n su lta tio n w ith the Head o f T ech n ica l Processing Services, negotiates and manages contracts and licenses fo r d ig ita l in fo rm a tio n p ro d ­ ucts fo llo w in g CLS and C altech p o lic y . The successful ca n d id ate m ust be a ble to, o r be ready to learn h o w to, manage a ra p id ly changing and c o m p le x fie ld , to address te c h n ic a l issues e ffe c tiv e ly , and to c o lla b o ra te w ith others in a h ig h ly crea tive e n v iro n m e n t to p ro v id e h ig h -q u a lity service. R equired Q u a lific a tio n s : A L A -a ccre dite d MLS. M in im u m 3 years o f relevant e xp e ri­ ence that in clu d e s lib ra ry a c q u isitio n s procedures (especially in serials p u b lis h in g and pricin g), kn o w le d g e o f serials standards and issues, and e x c e lle n t verbal and w ritte n c o m m u n ic a tio n skills. P referred Q u a lific a tio n s : Experience w ith d ig ita l in fo rm a tio n resources (p a rtic u la rly w ith e le c tro n ic serials), in c lu d in g the legal and business issues o f d ig ita l acq u isitio n s and e le c tro n ic p u b lis h in g , and in n e gotiating licenses and fees. K now ledge o f Internet developm ents and fa m ilia rity w ith the te c h n ic a l issues in v o lv e d in the d e liv e ry o f e le c tro n ic products. Salary is com m ensurate w ith experience and q u a lific a tio n s , w ith a m in im u m o f $38 ,0 0 0 a n n u a lly . C o m p e titiv e benefits in c lu d e TIAA/CREF and 21 days o f vacation per year, as w e ll as a c h o ic e o f m edical and o th er plans. V is it the cam pus W e b site at: h t tp : //w w w .c a lte c h . e d u o r the lib ra ry W e b site at: h t tp : //lib ra r y .c a lte c h . e d u To A pp ly: Send co ve r letter, co p y o f resume and the names o f three references to : K.C. M c B r id e , A d m in is tra tiv e Assistant, 1 -3 2 M illik a n Library, C a lte c h Library System, C a lifo rn ia In stitute o f Techn olo gy, 1 2 0 0 E. C a lifo r n ia Blvd., Pasadena, C A 9 1 1 2 5 . A p p lic a tio n D e a d lin e : R eview o f a p p lic a tio n s w ill begin Feb. 8, 1999. A p p lic a tio n s w ill be accepted u n til the p o sitio n is fille d . T h e C a l i f o r n i a I n s t i t u t e o f T e c h n o l o g y is a n o n - d i s c r i m i n a t o r y , A f f i r m a t i v e A c t i o n e m p l o y e r . C H E M I S T R Y R E F E R E N C E / C O L L E C T I O N D E V E L O P M E N T L I­ B R A R I A N . P h y s ic a l S c ie n c e s L ib r a r y , C o rn e ll U n iv e r s ity L ib r a r y . T h e C o rn e ll U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ry , a n a c tiv e p a r tic ip a n t in te a c h in g a n d re s e a rc h in th e u n iv e rs ity , h o ld s a d is tin c tiv e c o lle c tio n o f o v e r s ix m illio n v o lu m e s in its 1 9 lib ra rie s . T h e lib r a r y is w e ll k n o w n f o r th e q u a lity o f its o v e r a ll c o lle c tio n a n d f o r its p io n e e r in g w o r k in p re s e rv a tio n a n d d ig ita l lib ra ry re s e a rc h a n d d e v e lo p m e n t. T h e P h y s ic a l S c ie n c e s L ib ra ry , a n in te g ra l p a rt o f th e C o rn e ll U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ry s y s te m , s e rv e s re s e a rc h e rs a n d s tu d e n ts e n g a g e d in th e s tu d y o f c h e m is tr y , p h y s ic s , a s tr o n o m y , a n d o th e r d is c i­ p lin e s in p h y s ic a l s c ie n c e . T h e C h e m is try R e fe re n c e /C o lle c tio n D e v e lo p ­ m e n t L ib r a r ia n w ill p a r tic ip a te a s a te a m m e m b e r in th e o p e r a tio n o f th e E n g in e e rin g , M a th e m a tic s , a n d P h y s ic a l S c ie n c e s (E M P S ) L ib r a r ie s u n d e r d ire c tio n o f th e A s s o c ia te U n iv e r s ity L ib r a r ia n f o r E M P S . P rim a ry s u b je c t re s p o n s ib ility w ill b e c h e m is tr y a n d its a s s o c ia te d d is c ip lin e s . R e s p o n s ib ilitie s : T h e C h e m is try R e fe r e n c e /C o lle c tio n D e v e lo p m e n t L i­ b ra ria n w ill: p a rtic ip a te in e le c tr o n ic d e liv e r y o f in fo rm a tio n to re s e a rc h e rs a n d d e v e lo p in fo r m a tio n s e rv ic e s a n d p ro d u c ts , in c lu d in g d e s ig n o f W e b p a g e s a n d in s tru c tio n a l g u id e s ; w o rk c o lla b o ra tiv e ly to d e v e lo p a n d c o o r­ d in a te c o lle c tio n s a n d s e rv ic e s , in c lu d in g e le c tr o n ic re s o u rc e s , in a s ­ s ig n e d s u b je c ts ; c u ltiv a te a n d m a in ta in s tro n g w o rk in g re la tio n s h ip s w ith fa c u lty , in c lu d in g a n u n d e rs ta n d in g o f th e re s e a rc h a n d te a c h in g p ro g ra m s in a s s ig n e d a re a s ; d e v e lo p a n d d e liv e r in s tru c tio n a l s e rv ic e s in c h e m is try . W ill a ls o s h a r e in p ro v id in g re fe r e n c e d e s k s e r v ic e (1 0 -1 5 h o u rs /w e e k ) , in s tru c tio n , IL L b ib lio g ra p h ic v e rific a tio n , a n d d a ta b a s e s e a rc h e s . Q u a lifi­ c a tio n s : A c a d e m ic d e g re e in th e life o r p h y s ic a l s c ie n c e s o r d e m o n s tra te d e q u iv a le n t in e x p e rie n c e re q u ire d ; a d e g re e in c h e m is try is p re fe rre d . M L S o r e q u iv a le n t g ra d u a te d e g r e e p r e fe rr e d , a lth o u g h th e d e m o n s tra te d e q u iv a le n t in tra in in g a n d e x p e rie n c e is a c c e p ta b le . E x p e rie n c e w o rk in g in a s c ie n c e lib r a r y p r e fe rr e d . T h e s u c c e s s fu l c a n d id a te w ill d e m o n s tra te : f a m ilia r it y w ith th e lite r a tu r e o f th e s c ie n c e s a n d its o r g a n iz a tio n ; k n o w l­ e d g e o f th e in fo r m a tio n n e e d s o f s c ie n tis ts a n d e n g in e e rs ; th e a b ility to a p p ly in fo r m a tio n t e c h n o lo g ie s to p r o v id e in fo r m a tio n s e r v ic e s e n c o m ­ p a s s in g d is c ip lin e - re la te d in s tru c tio n a l s e s s io n s ; e x c e lle n t o ra l, w ritte n , a n d in te rp e rs o n a l c o m m u n ic a tio n a s w e ll a s a n a ly tic a l a n d o rg a n iz a tio n a l http://www.caltech.edu http://library.caltech.edu 1 2 6 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 COLLEGE LIBRARIAN Skidmore College, a highly selective liberal arts college in historic Saratoga Springs, New York, invites nominations and applications for College Librarian. Skidmore College is seeking an energetic and creative leader who possesses a clear vision of the library's central role in supporting the teaching, learning, and research activities of students and faculty at a liberal arts college. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the library of the future that will integrate technology with the more traditional library activities. Further, the successful candidate should have the ability to lead and inspire people in a rapid­ ly changing environment while serving as an advocate for the library's educational mission. The College Librarian must be able to work closely and effectively with faculty and administrative offices, especially the Center for Information Technology Services. Skidmore College is looking for a candidate who understands the special needs of an academic community that is prepar­ ing students for a multicultural and global environment and who has the intellectual depth to win the respect of the faculty. The College Librarian reports to the Chief Academic Officer. Renovated in 1995, Skidmore College's Lucy Scribner Library is a state-of-the-art facility with a recently installed second-generation Endeavor catalog system. The library, with a book collection of approximately 400,000 volumes and the most utilized computer clusters on campus, is dedicated to serving the information needs of the college's undergraduate and faculty population. Required Qualifications: ALA accredited MLS degree; second graduate degree in a discipline relevant to a liberal arts college. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills including an active sense of humor. Demonstrated administrative and management experience in an academic library including developing and overseeing a library budget. Experience with local, regional, and national collaborative agreements for resource sharing. Evidence of ongoing professional and scholarly involvement. The position is a 12-month faculty appointment, with an anticipated starting date of July 1, 1999. Please send a letter and vita, along with the names, addresses and phone num­ bers of at least three professional references to: Prof. Susan Bender, Acting Dean of the Faculty, Skid more College, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866. Review of applications will begin March 15, 1999, and will continue until position is filled. Skidmore encourages applications from women and men of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds. S C K O ID L M L E O G R E E Visit our website at http://www.skidmore.edu s k ills ; a s tro n g c o m m itm e n t to p u b lic s e rv ic e ; g o o d d a ta b a s e /In te rn e t s k ills ; a n d a b ility t o w o r k e ffe c tiv e ly w ith c o lle a g u e s , s tu d e n ts , f a c u lt y a n d s ta ff. C lo s in g d a te : F e b r u a r y 2 8 , 1 9 9 9 , b u t a p p lic a tio n s w ill b e a c c e p te d u n til p o s itio n is fille d . A p p ly to : S u s a n M a r k o w itz , D ir e c to r, L ib r a r y H u m a n R e s o u rc e s , 2 01 O lin L ib ra ry , C o r n e ll U n iv e r s it y , Ith a c a , N Y 1 4 8 5 3 -5 3 0 1 . P le a s e s e n d c o v e r le tte r, r e s u m e , a n d th e n a m e s , a d d r e s s e s , a n d p h o n e n u m b e r s o f t h r e e re fe r e n c e s . C o r n e ll U n iv e r s ity is a n a ffir m a tiv e a c tio n / e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity e m p lo y e r s tro n g ly c o m m itte d to d iv e rs ity . W e v a lu e q u a li­ fie d c a n d id a te s w h o c a n b rin g to o u r c o m m u n ity a v a rie ty o f b a c k g ro u n d s a n d e x p e rie n c e s . D I R E C T O R O F T H E L I B R A R Y A N D I N S T R U C T I O N A L T E C H N O L ­ O G Y . M a s te r’s d e g re e in L ib r a r y a n d In fo rm a tio n S c ie n c e a n d a t le a s t fiv e y e a r s o f a d m in is tr a tiv e r e s p o n s ib ility r e q u ir e d , P h .D . o r e q u iv a le n t a d ­ v a n c e d d e g r e e p re fe r r e d . T h e D ir e c to r w ill c o o r d in a te o u r in fo r m a tio n s e r v ic e s a n d te c h n o lo g y s y s te m s in w a y s t h a t s u p p o r t in s tr u c tio n a n d re s e a rc h . R e p o rtin g to th e V ic e P re s id e n tfo r A c a d e m ic A ffa irs , th e D ir e c to r w ill p r o v id e le a d e r s h ip a n d p la n n in g f o r th e lib ra ry , w h ic h in c lu d e s th e a u d io v is u a l d e p a r tm e n t, a n d e n s u r e t h a t th e c a m p u s is p r e p a r e d t o u s e te c h n o lo g y in p ro v id in g re a d y a c c e s s t o in fo r m a tio n a n d in s tru c tio n a l p u r ­ p o s e s . S e n d re s u m e b y M a rc h 1 5 , 1 9 9 9 to O ffic e o f P e r s o n n e l, S c re e n in g C o m m itte e : D L IR , S U N Y C o l l e g e a t O ld W e s t b u r y , P .O . B o x 2 1 0 , O ld W e s tb u ry , N Y 1 1 5 6 8 . A A /E O E . E L E C T R O N I C R E S O U R C E S L I B R A R I A N / A S S I S T A N T H E A D , S Y S ­ T E M S D E P A R T M E N T . E a s t C a r o lin a U n iv e rs ity , A c a d e m ic L ib r a r y S e r­ v ic e s , J o y n e r L ib r a r y . (M in im u m s a la r y : $ 3 5 ,0 0 0 .) T h e E le c tr o n ic R e ­ s o u r c e s L ib r a r ia n w ill w o r k c lo s e ly w ith th e C o o r d in a to r o f In s tr u c tio n a l S e r v ic e s , th e C o lle c tio n D e v e lo p m e n t L ib ra ria n , th e W e b E d ito ria l B o a rd , a n d m e m b e r s o f o th e r lib ra ry d e p a rtm e n ts to e v a lu a te , d e v e lo p , a n d im p le ­ m e n t th e lib r a r y ’s p r e s e n t a n d fu tu r e e le c tr o n ic r e s o u r c e s a n d s e rv ic e s . T h is n e w ly c re a te d p o s itio n w ill r e p o rt to th e H e a d o f th e S y s te m s D e p a rt­ m e n t. T h e E le c tro n ic R e s o u rc e s L ib ra ria n w ill m a n a g e th e d e v e lo p m e n t o f a p la n f o r th e lib ra ry ’s W e b s ite a n d its a s s o c ia te d re s o u rc e s ; a s s is t in th e c o o r d in a tio n a n d d e liv e r y o f in s tru c tio n in th e u s e o f e le c tr o n ic r e s o u rc e s to a ll lib r a r y u s e r s ; a s s is t w ith th e m a n a g e m e n t o f th e H o riz o n in te g ra te d lib ra ry s y s te m ; a n d w o rk re g u la r h o u rs a t o n e o r m o re p u b lic s e rv ic e d e s k s . R e q u ir e d : A L A -a c c re d ite d m a s te r’s d e g re e ( o r in te r n a tio n a l e q u iv a le n t); tw o y e a r s e x p e r ie n c e in a n a c a d e m ic o r la rg e p u b lic lib ra ry , in c lu d in g e x p e r ie n c e t h a t w o u ld p r o v id e th e a p p lic a n t w ith s tr o n g te c h n ic a l a n d in s tr u c tio n a l s k ills ; k n o w le d g e o f e le c t r o n ic in fo r m a tio n r e s o u r c e s a n d m ic r o c o m p u te r a p p lic a tio n s in lib ra r ie s ; a b ilit y to w o r k e ff e c t iv e ly w ith a d iv e r s e g r o u p o f u s e r s a t a ll le v e ls o f lib r a r y r e s e a rc h a n d te c h n ic a l s k ills in a m a n n e r t h a t p ro m o te s c o n fid e n c e a n d c r e a te s a p o s itiv e e n v iro n m e n t; e x c e lle n t o ra l, w r itte n , a n d in te r p e rs o n a l c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills ; a n d c o m ­ m itm e n t to s e rv ic e . P r e fe rr e d : W o r k e x p e r ie n c e in u s in g lib r a r y s y s te m s a n d r e s o u r c e s in a la rg e n e tw o r k e d e n v ir o n m e n t a n d in in s tr u c tio n a l d e v e lo p m e n t; d e m o n s tra te d a b ility t o p la n a n d im p le m e n t lib ra ry a n d a g e n c y - w id e p ro je c ts ; e x c e lle n t tim e m a n a g e m e n t a n d o r g a n iz a tio n a l s k ills . S e c ­ o n d s u b je c t m a s te r’s d e g re e d e s ira b le . W ith a lm o s t 1 8 ,0 0 0 s tu d e n ts , E C U is t h e th ir d la r g e s t in s titu tio n in th e U n iv e r s ity o f N o rth C a r o lin a s y s te m . C o m b in e d , J o y n e r L ib ra ry a n d th e M u s ic L ib ra ry p ro v id e a c c e s s to o v e r o n e m illio n v o lu m e s a n d m o r e th a n 5 0 0 0 p e r io d ic a ls . A re c e n tly c o m p le te d e x p a n s io n a n d re n o v a tio n p ro je c t h a s d o u b le d th e s iz e o f J o y n e r L ib ra ry . http://www.skidmore.edu C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 2 7 TH R E E LIB R A R Y FA C U L TY PO SITIO NS A V A ILA B L E S o u th D a k o ta S ta te U n iv e rs ity , H ilto n M. B rig g s L ib rary Staff promotional opportunities and new funding make it possible for Hilton M. Briggs Library to recruit three library faculty positions. All three positions report to the Head of Reference and Interlibrary Loan. Incumbents provide general and specialized reference services, including some weekend and evening duty, participate in the library/ bibliographic instruction program, fulfill book selection and faculty liaison responsibilities for selected disciplines, and fulfill faculty expectations required for promotion and tenure. REQUIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS: Earned ALA-accredited MLS; ability to communicate and interact with students, faculty, and staff; ability to provide reference services in a broad range of subject areas; graduate coursework in or employment experience with electronic library resources. DESIRED FOR ALL POSITIONS: A reference internship, practicum, or other reference work experience in an academic or research library; other library work experience; library/bibliographic instruction work experience or teaching experience; an earned subject master’s degree in addition to the MLS (required for tenure-track appointment as assistant professor or higher rank); an undergraduate major or graduate work in a biological or physical science discipline; working knowledge of a modern foreign language. R E FE R E N C E LIBR A R IA N , S T U D E N T A S S IS T A N T S U PE R V ISO R RESPONSIBILITIES U N IQ U ET O THIS POSITION: Hire, train, and supervise the reference department student assistants; select books and serve as faculty liaison for several scientific disciplines; oversee the processing of the pamphlet/map file and loose-leaf services. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate coursework dealing with advanced reference topics such as the literature and resources of individual disciplines. ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisory experience. SALARY: Instructor $26,000 minimum, Assistant Professor $28,000 minimum. R E FE R EN C E LIBRARIA N, IN TE R LIB R A R Y LO AN S U PE R V ISO R RESPONSIBILITIES UNIQUETOTHIS POSITION: Supervise all interlibrary loan activities and staff (two full­ time support staff and several ILL student assistants). ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate coursework dealing with advanced reference topics such as the literature and resources of individual disciplines. ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Supervisory experience; work experience in interlibrary loan. SALARY: Instructor $26,000 minimum, Assistant Professor $28,000 minimum. R E FE R EN C E A N D ELE C TR O N IC R ESO U R C E S LIBRARIA N RESPONSIBILITIES UNIQUE TO THIS POSITION: Provide leadership in planning, evaluating, and implementing new information technologies, including working with the library’s computer support specialist; play an integral role in planning and im plementing a promotional and instructional program for information technologies; assist with the development and maintenance of the library’s Web site; select books and serve as faculty liaison for at least one scientific discipline. ADDITIONAL REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Substantial knowledge of, or work experience with, electronic library resources; basic knowledge of HTML and W eb page design; demonstrated understanding of com puter hardware, network, and telecomm unications issues related to library services; ability to work with information technology professionals. ADDITIONAL DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Graduate coursework dealing with advanced reference topics such as the literature and resources of individual disciplines. SALARY: Instructor $29,000 minimum, Assistant Professor $33,000 minimum. APPLICATION PROCESS: Submit a letter of application specifying desired position(s), resume, three letters of professional recommendation, and copies of transcripts to: C la r k N. H a llm a n R e fe re n c e S e a rc h C o m m itte e C h a ir B rig g s L ib ra ry S o u th D a k o ta S ta te U n iv e r s ity B o x 2 1 1 5 B r o o k in g s , S D 5 7 0 0 7 -1 0 9 8 T e le p h o n e : (6 0 5 ) 6 8 8 -5 5 7 2 Applications should be received by M a rch 1 5 , 19 99 in order to receive full consideration in the initial screening. However, applications will be accepted until the positions are filled. More information may be obtained at the library’s home page: http://www.sdstate.edu/library A A /E E O E m p lo y e r/A D A re a s o n a b le a c c o m m o d a tio n s (6 0 5 ) 6 8 8 -4 4 9 3 (T T /V o ic e (6 0 5 ) 6 8 8 -4 3 9 4 ). http://www.sdstate.edu/library 1 2 8 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 S C IE N C E /M A P C A T A L O G E R U C L A L ib ra ry U nder the general direction of the Head of the SEL Cataloging Division, catalogs and classifies monographs, serials, and other m aterials in English and other Roman alphabet languages for SEL collections. Also catalogs and classifies maps for MGI and SEL collections. The monographs, serials, and other m aterials are in the subject areas of physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and the maps are in all subject areas. Cataloging is done using AACR2 as interpreted by the Library of Congress, LC subject headings, and LC classification. Establishes name and series headings, and contributes to the maintenance of authority files, both local and national. Assists with the training of students for online editing and input; reviews student work. Assists with the teaching and training of library assistants. Assists in planning and im plementing changes in Division policies and procedures, and with special projects. Participates in general activities of the UCLA Library. Q UALIFICATIONS: Fam iliarity with AACR2, LC rule interpretations, LC subject headings and classification, and USMARC standards. Fam iliarity with science and technology subject areas. Experience with creating and m aintaining authority records. Experience with OCLC or RLIN cataloging system. Good oral and written comm unication skills. Good interpersonal skills. Flexible, attentive to accuracy and detail. Ability to set and m eet objectives and to exercise initiative. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIO NS INCLUDE: Experience with cataloging science and technology materials. Experience with cataloging maps and other special form ats. Reading knowledge of one or more modern European languages. Experience with training people in cataloging routines. SALARY RANGE: $32,292-$66,780. Anyone wishing to be considered for this position should write to: R ita A . S c h e rre i A s s o c ia t e U n iv e r s ity L ib ra ria n f o r P e r s o n n e l a n d A d m in is t r a t iv e S e r v ic e s U C L A L ib ra ry Y o u n g R e s e a r c h L ib ra ry 1 1 3 3 4 Y R L , B o x 9 5 1 5 7 5 L o s A n g e le s , C A 9 0 0 9 5 -1 5 7 5 The application letter should include a complete statem ent of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant’s qualifications fo r this position. C andidates applying by F e b ru a ry 15, 1999, will be given first consideration. UCLA Library home page : http://www .library.ucla.edu/ T w e lv e -m o n th te n u re -tra c k fa c u lty p o s itio n w ith a p p o in tm e n t a t th e r a n k o f A s s is ta n t P ro fe s s o r. M in im u m s a la ry : $ 3 5 ,0 0 0 . P ro fe s s io n a l a c h ie v e m e n t, s e rv ic e , a n d re s e a rc h /c re a tiv e a c tiv ity a re re q u ir e d f o r t e n u re a n d p ro m o ­ tio n . S c r e e n in g w ill b e g in M a rc h 1‚ 1 9 9 9 . A p p lic a tio n s w ill b e a c c e p te d u n til th e p o s itio n is fille d . S e n d a n a p p lic a tio n o r n o m in a tio n le tte r s u m m a ­ riz in g q u a lific a tio n s , a c u rric u lu m v ita e , c o p ie s o f a ll tra n s c r ip ts , a n d th r e e c u rre n t le tte rs o f re fe r e n c e to : S e a rc h C o m m itte e , E le c tr o n ic R e s o u rc e s L ib ra ria n , B e c k y F o s te r, P ro c e s s in g A s s is ta n t, J o y n e r L ib ra ry , E a s t C a r o ­ lin a U n iv e r s ity , G r e e n v ille , N C 2 7 8 5 8 -4 3 5 3 . E a s t C a ro lin a U n iv e rs ity is a n E O /A A u n iv e rs ity a n d a c c o m m o d a te s in d iv id u a ls w ith d is a b ilitie s . A p p li­ c a n ts m u s t c o m p ly w ith th e Im m ig r a tio n R e fo r m a n d C o n tr o l A c t. O ffic ia l tr a n s c r ip ts a re re q u ir e d u p o n e m p lo y m e n t. E D U C A T IO N L IB R A R I A N . A s s is ta n t o r A s s o c ia te P ro fe s s o r. S o u th e rn Illin o is U n iv e rs ity a t E d w a rd s v ille , L ib r a r y a n d In fo rm a tio n S e n /ic e s (L IS ). R e s p o n s ib ilitie s : T h e p e r s o n in t h is p o s itio n o rg a n iz e s , c o o r d in a te s a n d d ire c ts th e a c tiv itie s o f th e e d u c a tio n a re a o f lo v e jo y lib ra ry ’s u s e r s e rv ic e s d e p a r tm e n t. T h e p e r s o n fa c ilita te s th e b e s t u s e o f lib r a r y m a te r ia ls , s e r­ v ic e s , a n d f a c ilitie s th r o u g h d ir e c t c o n ta c t w ith u s e r s , a n d th r o u g h th e o v e ra ll d ire c tio n , c o o rd in a tio n , a n d s u p e rv is io n o f th e fo llo w in g e d u c a tio n a re a s : c u rric u lu m a n d in s tru c tio n ; e d u c a tio n a l le a d e rs h ip ; s p e c ia l e d u c a ­ tio n a n d c o m m u n ic a tio n d is o rd e rs ; p s y c h o lo g y ; a n d h e a lth , re c re a tio n , a n d p h y s ic a l e d u c a tio n ; a n d p a r tic ip a te s in th e g e n e r a l re fe re n c e , in s tru c tio n , a n d c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t p ro g r a m . T e r m o f c o n tr a c t: T e n u re -tra c k , tw e lv e -m o n th , fa c u lty a p p o in tm e n t. P ro fe s s io n a l ra n k a n d s a la ry d e p e n d e n t u p o n c r e d e n tia ls a n d e x p e r ie n c e , w ith a m in im u m s a la r y o f $ 3 2 ,4 0 0 f o r A s s is ta n t P r o fe s s o r a n d $ 3 7 ,8 0 0 f o r A s s o c ia te P ro fe s s o r. E x c e lle n tfrin g e b e n e fits p ro g ra m . M o re in fo r m a tio n is a v a ila b le a t h ttp ://w w w .s iu e .e d u . Q u a lific a tio n s : A L A -a c c re d ite d M L S d e g re e w ith a s p e c ia liz e d d e g re e , o r c o u r s e w o rk in a n e d u c a tio n -re la te d d is c ip lin e d e s ira b le . F o u r y e a r s e x p e ­ rie n c e in a n a c a d e m ic o r re s e a rc h lib ra ry . K n o w le d g e o f lib ra ry re fe re n c e to o ls . S tr o n g c o m m u n ic a tio n , te a m w o rk , o r g a n iz a tio n a l, in te r p e rs o n a l, a n d p u b lic s e n /ic e s s k ills . A p p lic a tio n s : R e v ie w to b e g in F e b ru a ry 1 5 , 1 9 9 9 a n d to re m a in o p e n u n til p o s itio n is fille d . S e n d le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n , re s u m e , n a m e s , a d d re s s e s a n d p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th r e e re fe re n c e s to : J a y S ta rra tt, D e a n o f L IS , L o v e jo y L ibrary, S o u th e r n Illin o is U n iv e rs ity a t E d w a rd s v ille , B o x 1 0 6 3 , E d w a rd s v ille , IL 6 2 0 2 6 - 1 0 6 3 . A s a n a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n e m p lo y e r, S IU E o ffe rs e q u a l e m p lo y m e n t o p p o r tu n ity w ith o u t r e g a rd to ra c e , c o lo r, c re e d o r re lig io n , a g e , s e x , n a tio n a l o rig in , o r d is a b ility . A p p lic a tio n s fro m w o m e n a n d m in o rity g ro u p s a re e s p e c ia lly e n c o u ra g e d . E N G IN E E R I N G L I B R A R I A N , S C I E N C E S T E A M . W ic h ita S ta te U n iv e r­ s ity , U n iv e r s ity L ib r a r ie s . W ic h ita S ta te U n iv e r s ity L ib r a r ie s is s e e k in g a t a le n te d e n g in e e r in g lib ra ria n to jo in its f a c u lty in th e L ib r a r y In fo rm a tio n a n d In s tru c tio n a l S e r v ic e s D e p a rtm e n t. T h e in c u m b e n t w ill b e re s p o n s ib le fo r w o rk in g a t a g e n e r a l re fe r e n c e d e s k , in c lu d in g n ig h ts a n d w e e k e n d s , a n d s e rv in g a s lia is o n to th e C o lle g e o f E n g in e e rin g a n d p h y s ic a l s c ie n c e d e p a rtm e n ts . T h e C o lle g e o f E n g in e e rin g o ffe rs u n d e rg ra d u a te a n d g ra d u ­ a te p r o g r a m s in a e r o s p a c e , e le c tr ic a l, in d u s tria l, a n d m e c h a n ic a l e n g i­ n e e rin g w h ic h a r e e n h a n c e d b y th e p re s e n c e o f a e r o s p a c e a n d o th e r http://www.library.ucla.edu/ http://www.siue.edu C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 2 9 P U B L IC SERVICES LIBRAR IAN / C O O R D IN A T O R O F REFERENCE SERVICES H A R V A R D -Y E N C H IN G LIBRARY D e s c r ip t io n o f U n it: T h e H arv ard-Y enching library is adm inistratively p art o f th e H arv ard C ollege Library in th e F aculty o f Arts a n d Sciences, H a rv a rd U niversity. T h e Library holds m o re th a n 9 0 0 ,0 0 0 volum es, 7 2 ,0 0 0 pieces o f m icroform , a n d receives close to 6 ,0 0 0 cu rre n t serial titles, f o rm in g th e largest East Asian collection a m o n g academ ic libraries o utside o f Asia. T h e library su p p o rts th e te aching a n d research program s in E ast Asian S tudies a m o n g th e m a n y a cadem ic dep a rtm en ts a n d research institutes in H arvard; a n d m a n y visiting scholars fro m o th e r institutions across th e c o u n try a n d fro m ab ro ad m a k e heavy use o f its collections. R e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s : U n d e r th e d ir e c tio n o f th e L ib ra ria n , r e s p o n s ib le f o r all aspects o f p u b li c services, i n c l u d i n g th e p r o v is io n a n d c o o r d i n a t i o n o f re fe r e n c e services. S erves as m e m b e r o f t h e L ib r a r y 's m a n a g e m e n t te am in establishing library program s a n d setting policies, especially those covering pu b lic a n d reference services. In the area o f reference services, provides a n d coordinates reference services, in c lu d in g d ir e c t r e fe re n c e d e s k service, b ib lio g r a p h ic in s tr u c tio n , e l e c tr o n ic d a ta b a s e s e a r c h in g , p r e p a r a tio n o f b ib l io g ra p h ic g uide s a n d o th e r in f o r m a tio n a l m aterials. F u n c tio n s as c o o r d i n a to r a m o n g th e lan g u ag e b ib lio g rap h e rs in p ro v id in g in -d e p th subject reference services a n d in th e d e v e lo p m e n t o f th e reference collections. C o n trib u te s a reference service perspective to managerial discussions o f policies a n d issues. Assists in evaluating, m a in ta in in g , a n d reviewing th e reference collections in th e R ea d in g R o o m in co n su ltatio n w ith th e su b je c t b ibliographers. In th e area o f p u b lic services, d irectly supervises th re e fu ll-tim e L ibrary A ssistants w h o fu n ctio n as supervisors responsible for th e follow ing activities: (1) circulation a n d reserves; (2) stack m a in te n an ce, shelving, shelf-reading, a n d shifting; (3) inter-library loans, fines a n d te r m bills, H arvard D e p o s ito ry a n d p h o to c o p y in g services. Also supervises o n e E v e n in g /W e e k e n d S upervisor responsible for c i r c u la t io n a n d re fe r e n c e servic es. S erves as lia is o n to v is itin g sc h o la rs in t h e i r use o f th e L ib ra ry 's c o l l e c t i o n s a n d s e r v ic e s a n d as p r i m a r y s o u r c e o f i n f o r m a t i o n t o p a r t o n s a n d s t a f f r e g a r d i n g c ir c u la tio n policies a n d p ro c e d u re s. D irects th e s tac k m a n a g e m e n t p r o g ra m s a n d p la n s space usage in c o o rd in a tio n w ith th e Stacks Supervisor a n d in consultation w ith th e Librarian. Q u a lif ic a tio n s : A LA -accredited M L S degree o r equivalent, a n d a n advanced degree in a subject field in East Asian Studies. M in im u m o f tw o to three years o f w o rk in g experience in a research library, a n a fam iliarity w ith E a st A sian S tu d ie s research m aterials m a in ly in th e social sciences a n d th e h u m a n itie s . D e m o n s tr a te d m a n ag em e n t skills a n d th e ability to clearly co m m u n ic ate verbally a n d in w riting; excellent interpersonal skills. M u s t en jo y w o rk in g w ith the public a n d have a strong, user-oriented service philosophy; atte n tio n to detail. A bility to w o rk effectively in a team e n v ironm ent; d em onstrated c o m m itm e n t to p ro viding q u ality reference a n d bibliographic instruction. Flexibility a n d versatility required in o rd er to effectively c o n trib u te in a rapidly evolving w o rk env iro n m en t. K now ledge a n d experience w ith electronic database searching highly desirable. A v ailab le: T h e review o f applications will begin im m ediately a n d c o n tin u e u n til th e p o sition is filled. C o m p e n s a t i o n : H a r v a r d U n iv e r s it y offers a c o m p e ti tiv e p r o g r a m o f b e n e fits . A p p o i n t m e n t sa la ry c o m m e n s u ra te w ith qualifications a n d experience. Interested parties are invited to s u b m it a letter addressing position qualifications, resum e, a n d th e nam es, addresses, te lep h o n e a n d fax n u m b e rs o f three references to: S u s a n Lee A sso ciate L i b r a r ia n f o r P l a n n i n g a n d A d m in i s t r a ti o n , H a r v a r d C o lle g e L ib r a iy , H a r v a r d U n iv ersity , W i d e n e r L ib r a r y , C a m b r id g e , M A 0 2 1 3 8 H A R V A R D U N I V E R S I T Y U P H O L D S A C O M M I T M E N T T O A F F I R M A T I V E A C T I O N A N D E Q U A L E M P L O Y M E N T O P P O R T U N I T Y H a r v a r d C o l l e g e L i b r a r y 1 3 0 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 E X E C U T IV E D IR E C T O R OF L IB R A R Y A N D IN F O R M A T IO N S E R V IC E S / C H IE F IN F O R M A T IO N O F F IC E R L u th e r C o lle g e Luther College invites applications and nomina­ tions for the position of Executive Director of Library and Information Services (LIS)/Chief In­ formation Officer. Reporting to the President, the Executive Director provides college-wide inno­ vative leadership and management for academic and administrative computing and the library. Duties include directing the work of the faculty and staff in LIS; Strategic planning for library and computing services; formulating and im plement­ ing policy for selecting and integrating effective, information technologies and services for the college; budget planning and management; and serving as facilitator and liaison between LIS and various college constituencies. The Executive Director serves as the academic department head for the library faculty, Q ualifications include an advanced degree from an ALA-accredited program and/or graduate degree in a related academ ic discipline; five years or more experience in information tech­ nology m anagement, preferably in computing and/or library adm inistration; evidence of in­ creasing administrative responsibility; dem on­ strated leadership in strategic planning and organizational, personnel, and fiscal manage­ ment. C ollege-level teaching experience is de­ sirable. C andidates desiring a faculty appoint­ m ent should present an appropriate record of professional accomplishm ents. This is a tw elve-m onth administrative appoint­ ment, beginning no later than June 1999. Salary com m ensurate with qualifications and experi­ ence. Excellent benefit package. Review of applications will begin F e b ru a ry 22, 1999. Luther College is a 136-year-old liberal arts college of 2400 students affiliated with tile Evangelical Lutheran Church in America, lo­ cated in the picturesque, rolling hills of northeast Iowa. Additional inform ation about the College can be found at http://w w w .luther.edu. Applicants are asked to subm it a cover letter and resume, along with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of fo u r current references to: K a re n M a r t in -S c h r a m m A s s is t a n t to t h e P re s id e n t L u th e r C o lle g e 7 0 0 C o lle g e D r. D e c o r a h , IA 5 2 1 0 1 A S S IS T A N T E N G IN E E R IN G LIB R A R IA N U n iv e rs ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia L ib ra ry The Penn Library is re-opening its previously advertised search fo r an Assistant Engineer­ ing Librarian. W e are seeking a creative and talented librarian to join a dynam ic team of librarians developing science and engineering collections and services for Penn's networked environm ent. The individual in this position will: Assist the Engineering Librarian in meeting the inform a­ tion needs of the School and in the administra­ tion of the Library; share in collection develop­ ment and departm ental liaison responsibilities; teach faculty and students to use information resources; oversee Library's electronic table of contents and docum ent delivery service; provide reference service; and serve as in­ form ation system s liaison to the Engineering and Science Libraries. The ideal candidate will: Possess an ALA- accredited MLS or equivalent in experience, training, and practice; possess an academ ic background in Engineering or a related sci­ ence discipline; possess experience search­ ing on-line databases; possess an aptitude for teaching; demonstrate strong computing skills; possess strong interpersonal skills— excel­ lent w ritten and verbal comm unication abilities are essential. In addition, a public service orientation and strong reference skills are needed; along with knowledge of scientific research m ethods and fam iliarity with the changing information and publishing environ­ ment in engineering and science. SALARY RANGE & REQUIREMENTS: Appoint­ m ent as Librarian A requires no previous experience, $30,000-$36,000. Appointm ent as Librarian B requires one to three years of previous professional experience, $30,000- 42,900. TO APPLY: Send a cover letter and resume to: J o h n K e a n e D ir e c to r o f A d m in is t r a t iv e S e r v ic e s U n iv e r s ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia L ib ra ry 3 4 2 0 W a ln u t S tr e e t P h ila d e lp h ia , P A 1 9 1 0 4 -6 2 0 6 Applications received by February 28, 1999 will receive first consideration. T h e U n iv e rs ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia is a n E O /A A e m plo ye r. http://www.luther.edu C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 131 E L E C T R O N IC A C C E S S /S E R IA L S LIB R A R IA N L a fa y e tte C o lle g e Lafayette College seeks a creative, energetic librarian to provide enhanced access to serials (electronic and print) and networked information. RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluate potential electronic subscriptions, including licenses and technical specifications. Catalog serials and all serial and non-serial electronic resources. Manage the Serials Department, including ordering and renewal of subscriptions, receiving, binding, and database maintenance. Act as contact person for faculty on issues involving serials and electronic access. Participate in setting policies and priorities for technical services and assist in non-serial cataloging as needed. This position also participates significantly in reference and instructional services. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; demonstrated knowledge of trends in access to digital information; knowledge of MARC and AACR2; experience cataloging with a bibliographic utility; ability to work independently and in collaboration with others; ability to work effectively in a changing environment and to provide leadership in matters relating to electronic access to information resources. Also requires ability and desire to participate fully in public service functions. Desirable: Familiarity with SOW, HTML, TEI, EAD, and emerging metadata standards. Lafayette College is a distinguished undergraduate institution with challenging, broadbased curricula in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering. With endowment per student ranked in the top 2 percent of all U.S. colleges and universities, Lafayette can offer a small college environment with large college resources. The library strongly encourages and supports professional development, individual in itia tiv e , an d in n o v a tiv e a p p ro a c h e s to s e rv ic e s . F o r m ore in fo rm a tio n , s e e h ttp :// w w w .lib ra ry .la fa y e fte .e d u . SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience; excellent benefits, including college tuition support for children. W omen and minorities encouraged to apply. Qualified individuals should send a letter of application, resume, and a list of three references with phone numbers to: C h a ir, S e a rc h C o m m it t e e f o r E le c tr o n ic A c c e s s /S e r ia ls L ib ra ria n c /o D ir e c to r o f L ib ra rie s & A c a d e m ic In fo rm a tio n R e s o u r c e s D a v id B is h o p S k illm a n L ib ra ry L a fa y e tte C o lle g e E a s to n , P A 1 8 0 4 2 -1 7 9 7 Review of applications will begin M a rc h 1, 19 99 and w ill continue until position, is filled. L a fa y e tte C o lle g e is a n E q u a l O p p o rtu n ity E m p lo y e r. in d u s trie s in W ic h ita a n d o f th e N a tio n a l In s titu te f o r A v ia tio n R e s e a rc h on th e W S U c a m p u s . A d d itio n a l r e s p o n s ib ilitie s in c lu d e c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p ­ m e n t a s w e ll a s g e n e r a l a n d u p p e r le v e l lib ra ry in s tru c tio n in e n g in e e rin g a n d th e p h y s ic a l s c ie n c e s ; d e v e lo p in g in s tr u c tio n m a te r ia ls in p rin t a n d e le c tr o n ic fo r m a ts ; c o m m u n ity o u tre a c h ; p ro p o s in g in n o v a tiv e re fe re n c e s e r v ic e s ; a n d h o m e p a g e d e s ig n . S e r v e s a s m e m b e r o f th e s c ie n c e s d iv is io n . P a r tic ip a te s in d e p a r tm e n t, lib ra ry , a n d u n iv e rs ity a c tiv itie s . R e ­ q u ir e d Q u a lific a tio n s : M a s te r ’s d e g re e fro m A L A - a c c r e d ite d p ro g ra m ; m in im u m o f tw o y e a r s a s a n e n g in e e rin g lib ra ria n , a b ility to p ro m o te lib ra ry s e rv ic e s a n d c o lle c tio n s to e n g in e e rs a n d e n g in e e rin g s tu d e n ts ; fa m ilia rity w ith th e in fo r m a tio n n e e d s o f e n g in e e rs ; a b ility to w o r k w e ll in te a m s ; e x c e lle n t o ra l a n d w r itte n c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills ; c o m m itm e n t to a s e rv ic e o rie n ta tio n ; s u c c e s s fu l e x p e rie n c e w ith d iv e rs e p o p u la tio n s ; a n d a c o m m it­ m e n t to d iv e rs ity . L ib r a r ia n s a t W ic h ita S ta te U n iv e rs ity e n jo y fa c u lty ra n k , p riv ile g e s , a n d r e s p o n s ib ilitie s . P r o fe s s io n a l a c tiv itie s a n d c o n fe r e n c e a tte n d a n c e a re s u p p o r te d b y t h e lib ra ry . W S U L ib ra rie s is fu lly a u to m a te d a n d u s e s th e N O T IS s y s te m . S ta rtin g s a la r y is $ 3 3 ,0 0 0 m in im u m f o r a tw e lv e m o n th a p p o in tm e n t, d e p e n d in g o n q u a lific a tio n s a n d e x p e rie n c e . T e n u r e e lig ib le . C h o ic e o f re tir e m e n t p la n , in c lu d in g T IA A - C R E F . B lu e C r o s s /B lu e S h ie ld o r H M O . L e tte r o f a p p lic a tio n , re s u m e , a n d th e n a m e s o f th r e e r e fe r e n c e s to : P h il H o w z e , In te rim D e a n o f L ib r a r ie s , W i c h it a S ta t e U n iv e r s it y , W ic h ita , K S 6 7 2 6 0 -0 0 6 8 . A p p lic a tio n s m u s t b e p o s t­ m a rk e d b y M a rc h 1‚ 1 9 9 9 . N o n - c itiz e n s m u s t b e e lig ib le to w o r k in th e U n ite d S ta te s . F in a lis ts w ill b e in v ite d f o r a n e x p e n s e - p a id in te r v ie w . W ic h ita S ta te U n iv e r s ity is a n a ffir m a tiv e a c tio n , e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity e m ­ p lo y e r. W o m e n a n d m in o ritie s a re e s p e c ia lly e n c o u r a g e d to a p p ly . G O V E R N M E N T D O C U M E N T S /P U B L IC S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N . P o s itio n : O n e fu ll-tim e , te n u re -tra c k fa c u lty p o s itio n (n in e -m o n th a p p o in t­ m e n t w ith s u m m e r w o rk o p tio n a l) in L o u is L. M a n d e rin o L ib ra ry , C a lifo rn ia U n iv e rs ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia , a tth e ra n k o f In s tru c to r o r A s s is ta n t P ro fe s s o r. S a la ry ra n g e : $ 3 0 ,8 2 3 t o $ 5 2 ,7 1 8 . E m p lo y m e n t d a te : A u g u s t 1 9 9 9 . S e e lib ra ry h o m e p a g e a t: w w w .lib r a r y .c u p .e d u . C o m p e n s a tio n : S a la ry is c o m ­ m e n s u ra te w ith e d u c a tio n a n d e x p e rie n c e . T h e P e n n s y lv a n ia S ta te S y s te m o f H ig h e r E d u c a tio n s a la r y s c a le a p p lie s a n d in c lu d e s e x c e lle n t frin g e b e n e fits . E s s e n tia l w o rk fu n c tio n s : W o rk u n d e r th e d ire c tio n o f th e D e a n o f L ib r a r y S e r v ic e s a n d P u b lic S e r v ic e s L ib r a r ia n . P rim a ry re s p o n s ib ility o f th is p o s itio n is to m a n a g e th e lib ra ry ’s g o v e rn m e n t d o c u m e n ts c o lle c tio n s (U n ite d S ta te s a n d P e n n s y lv a n ia ). D e v e lo p , p la n , a n d im p le m e n t th e u s e o f M A R C IV E ta p e s fo r c a ta lo g in g a n d p ro c e s s in g o f U S d o c u m e n ts . P ro v id e in s tru c tio n , tra in in g , a n d r e fe r e n c e s e r v ic e s in th e u s e o f g o v e rn m e n t d o c u m e n ts a n d g e n e r a l b ib lio g r a p h ic in s tru c tio n . E n s u re th e lib r a r y ’s c o m p lia n c e w ith th e p o lic ie s o f th e U S d o c u m e n t d e p o s ito r y lib ra rie s . O v e r s e e in te r-lib ra ry lo a n . A s s is t in p ro v id in g lib ra ry m a te ria ls to d is ta n c e - e d u c a tio n s tu d e n ts . A s s u m e c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t re s p o n s ib ilitie s in a r e a s o f in d iv id u a l’s e x p e rtis e . W o r k a t th e re fe r e n c e d e s k a s a s s ig n e d , in c lu d in g e v e n in g a n d w e e k e n d ro ta tio n s . P a r tic ip a te in d e p a r tm e n ta l/ u n iv e rs ity /s y s te m -w id e c o m m itte e a s s ig n m e n ts a n d a d d itio n a l d u tie s a s s p e c ifie d b y th e c o lle c tiv e b a r g a in in g a g r e e m e n t. P a r tic ip a te in p r o fe s ­ s io n a l o rg a n iz a tio n s . W o r k o n s p e c ia l p ro je c ts a s a s s ig n e d . P o s itio n r e q u ir e m e n ts : A L A -a c c r e d ite d M L S ( o r e q u iv a le n t) ; s e c o n d m a s te r ’s d e g r e e o r d o c to ra te ; s tro n g m ic r o c o m p u te r s k ills ; p r e v io u s a c a d e m ic lib ra ry e x p e rie n c e ; p re v io u s U S d e p o s ito ry /M A R C IV E lib ra ry e x p e rie n c e ; e v id e n c e o f e x c e lle n t in te r p e rs o n a l s k ills ; a b ility to w o r k c o o p e r a tiv e ly in ra p id ly c h a n g in g e n v iro n m e n t; d e m o n s tra te d a b ility to c o m m u n ic a te e ffe c ­ tiv e ly , b o th o ra lly a n d in w ritin g . In a d d itio n to th e a fo re m e n tio n e d q u a lific a ­ tio n s , th e c a n d id a te m in im a lly m u s t b e a b le to c o m m u n ic a te w e ll a n d /o r p e r fo rm w e ll in a n in te rv ie w . D e a d lin e f o r s u b m ittin g a p p lic a tio n : F e b ru a ry 2 8 , 1 9 9 9 . A p p lic a tio n s : A p p lic a n ts m u s t s u b m it a le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n th a t a d d re s s e s th e c a n d id a te ’s p ro fe s s io n a l g o a ls a n d u n iq u e q u a lific a tio n s f o r th is p o s itio n , a c u r r e n t r e s u m e , p h o to c o p ie s o f o ffic ia l tr a n s c r ip ts s h o w in g d e g r e e ( s ) e a r n e d , a n d th e n a m e s , a d d re s s e s , a n d t e le p h o n e n u m b e rs o f a t le a s t th re e re fe r e n c e s w h o c a n p ro v id e c u rre n t a s s e s s m e n t o f th e c a n d id a te ’s p e r fo rm a n c e p o te n tia l in h is /h e r d is c ip lin e . C o m p le te http://www.library.lafayefte.edu http://www.library.cup.edu 1 3 2 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 H E A D O F MGI P U B L IC S E R V IC E S /IN T E R N A T IO N A L D O C U M E N T S L IB R A R IA N U C L A L ib ra ry U nder the general direction of the MGI D epartm ent Head, the Head of MGI Public Services/ International D ocum ents Librarian provides forw ard-looking leadership to coordinate and promote MGI reference services and user education. Responsible for strategic planning for, and develop­ m ent of, MGI public services goals, policies, and procedures. Schedules MGI reference services and library instruction. Coordinates reference staff training. Manages, and actively participates in MGI user education, publicity, and outreach efforts. As a m em ber of M G I’s International and Foreign Documents Collection D evelopm ent Team , has prim ary responsibility for collection developm ent of the UN and European Union depository collections and for ensuring com pliance with depository agreem ents. Also has primary responsibility fo r selection, organization and m anagem ent of collections of official publications from ca. 35 other International Intergovernm ental O rganizations. Provides introductions on using M G I’s United Nations resources to participants in the Model United Nations program for ca. 39 Los Angeles area colleges and high schools. Supervises the Com puter Resource Specialist I (CRS I). In cooperation with other MGI and/or library staff, develops, coordinates and prom otes MGI public service autom ation efforts. These include MGI web pages, use of instructional and inform ation technology, digitization projects, participation in the California Digital Library, access to electronic data collections, review of licensing and copyright issues, and GIS services. The Librarian participates in a highly specialized and dynam ic reference service requiring fam iliarity with both printed and electronic resources in the areas of governm ent publications, public policy, urban planning, m aps and cartography, and with geographic inform ation system s (GIS). Reference service includes evening and weekend shifts. Participates in the general activities of the UCLA Libraries as well as teaching, research or other professional activities. Requires experience in an academ ic or other m ajor library setting working with governm ent publications in collection developm ent and public service areas, including library instruction and user relations. M ust have a record of developing and im plementing effective, innovative public service, instruction, or outreach projects, services, or programs. Fam iliarity with UN and international agencies and their official publications. Fam iliarity with electronic governm ent inform ation resources (e.g. CD-ROMs, Internet). Experience coordinating public service autom ation projects. Supervisory experience. C andidate m ust have excellent interpersonal and comm unication skills. M ust have the ability to work effectively with colleagues and library users in a fast-paced and com plex operation. M ust be flexible, dependable, and able to take initiative. PREFERRED: Experience with multi m edia form ats and licensing agreem ents, with web site developm ent, o r with digitization of library resources. C reativity in using technology fo r developing and prom oting innovative library services. Experience with cartographic resources o r geographic inform ation system s (GIS) or w illingness to be trained. Strategic planning or managerial experience. SALARY RANGE: $39,456-$66,780. Anyone wishing to be considered fo r this position should w rite to: R ita A . S c h e r r e i A s s o c ia t e U n iv e r s it y L ib r a r ia n f o r P e r s o n n e l a n d A d m in is t r a t iv e S e r v ic e s U C L A L ib ra ry Y o u n g R e s e a r c h L ib r a r y 1 1 3 3 4 Y R L , B o x 9 5 1 5 7 5 L o s A n g e le s , C A 9 0 0 9 5 - 1 5 7 5 The application letter should include a com plete statem ent of qualifications, a full resum e of education and relevant experience, and the names of at least three persons who are know ledge­ able about the applicant’s qualifications for this position. Candidates applying by F e b r u a r y 15, 1999, will be given first consideration. UCLA Library home page : http://w w w .library.ucla.edu/ http://www.library.ucla.edu/ C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 13 3 T H R E E D E P A R T M E N T HEAD S L a u re n c e M c K in le y G o u ld L ib ra ry C a rle to n C o lle g e Nominations and Applications Invited The Carleton College Library is poised to become a vibrant center of the intellectual and cultural life of the campus, and is being positioned to assume a significant educational role in a college comm unity committed to excellence in learning and teaching. To this end, we seek three talented and energetic departm ent heads to join our highly experienced staff in developing an imaginative, student-centered liberal arts college library program. These positions represent a unique opportunity to provide creative leadership, working in collaboration with an exceptional group of librarians, faculty, and students, in building a dynamic set of sophisticated information resources and services. As members of the library’s managem ent team, these departm ent heads will participate in library-wide policymaking, planning, and administration. Carleton’s Library has an outstanding undergraduate collection and a talented staff of 26. Information about the library can be found at http://www .library.carleton.edu. Carleton College is a highly selective, residential, non-sectarian liberal arts college offering degrees in 33 fields of study and seven interdisciplinary programs to 1,850 men and women. Carleton is consistently ranked among the nation’s top liberal arts institutions. It is located in the historic town of Northfield, Minnesota, 45 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul. HEAD O F COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT Leadership in developing and preserving the collection, including selection, policy formulation, collection evaluation, collection management, gifts, budget allocation and management, special collections, negotiating license agreements, and artful integration of digital publications into the library’s program of information resources and services. W orks very closely with the faculty. Manages an acquisitions budget of $1.4 million. QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge of issues and trends in academic library collection development, publishing, and scholarly comm unication. Demonstrated experience in selection and evaluation methods, and budget management. We are looking for a librarian with scholarly interests and demonstrated ability to work effectively with faculty in collection development. HEAD OF REFERENCE AND INSTRUCTION Leadership in planning, implementing, and evaluating information services, including reference and information desks and an innovative information literacy program. Teaches information literacy classes to faculty and students. Oversees reference collection developm ent and participates in strengthening and extending a liaison program which, in partnership with colleagues in academic computing, provides a high level of computing and information support to faculty campus-wide. QUALIFICATIONS: Experience in developing, evaluating, and managing effective programs of (C o n tin u e d o n n e x t p a g e ) a p p lic a tio n m a te r ia ls s h o u ld b e s e n t to : P ro fe s s o r M a rs h a L . N o lf ‚ C h a ir, L ib r a r y S e a rc h C o m m itte e , L o u is L. M a n d e rin o L ib ra ry , C a l if o r n i a U n i­ v e r s ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia , 2 5 0 U n iv e rs ity A v e n u e , C a lifo rn ia , P A 1 5 4 1 9 - 1 3 9 4 ; (7 2 4 ) 9 3 8 -4 0 4 8 ; e - m a il: n o lf@ c u p .e d u . C a lifo r n ia U n iv e rs ity o f P e n n s y lv a n ia is a n a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n /e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity e m p lo y e r. W o m e n , m in o ritie s , a n d in d iv id u a ls w ith d is a b ilitie s a re e n c o u r a g e d to a p p ly . H E A D , A C Q U I S I T I O N S D E P A R T M E N T . R e s p o n s ib ilitie s : T h e H e a d , A c q u is itio n s m a n a g e s th e o p e ra tio n s o f a h ig h ly a u to m a te d d e p a r tm e n t w h ic h in c lu d e s m o n o g ra p h s o rd e rin g a n d in v o ic in g , m o n o g ra p h s re c e iv ­ in g , s e ria ls a n d p e rio d ic a ls u n its , a n d m a n a g e s a n a c q u is itio n s b u d g e t o f a p p ro x im a te ly $ 4 m illio n /fis c a l y e a r. T h e D e p a rtm e n t H e a d is e x p e c te d to p r o v id e le a d e rs h ip a n d s ta ff d e v e lo p m e n t f o r 1 4 .5 F T E s ta ff, s e t g o a ls , e s ta b lis h p rio ritie s a n d w o rk flo w , a n d le a d th e o n g o in g re v ie w o f d e p a r t­ m e n ta l p o lic ie s , p ro c e d u re s , a n d o rg a n iz a tio n . T h e D e p a rtm e n t H e a d w ill fo s te r te a m w o r k w ith in th e d e p a r tm e n t a n d w ith o th e r te c h n ic a l s e rv ic e s D e p a rtm e n t H e a d s a n d c o o p e ra tiv e ly le a d th e d e p a rtm e n t in th e u s e o f n e w te c h n o lo g ie s . R e s e a rc h , p u b lic a tio n , a n d s e rv ic e to th e lib ra rie s , u n iv e r­ s ity , a n d p ro fe s s io n a re e x p e c te d to s a tis fy c rite ria f o r c o n tin u in g a p p o in t­ m e n t a n d p ro m o tio n . R e p o rts t o th e A s s is ta n t D ir e c to r fo r T e c h n ic a l S e r v ic e s a n d S y s te m s . Q u a lific a tio n s : R e q u ir e d : G ra d u a te d e g re e in lib ra ria n s h ip fr o m a n A L A -a c c r e d ite d in s titu tio n o r fo r e ig n e q u iv a le n t. E x p e rie n c e u s in g a n a u to m a te d a c q u is itio n s s y s te m a n d a t le a s t o n e n a tio n a l b ib lio g ra p h ic u tility in a n a c a d e m ic o r la rg e p u b lic lib ra ry . E x c e l­ le n t c o m m u n ic a tio n a n d in te r p e rs o n a l s k ills a n d s u p e rv is o ry e x p e rie n c e . K n o w le d g e o f s ta n d a r d s , is s u e s , a n d tr e n d s r e la tin g to a c q u is itio n s , te c h n ic a l s e rv ic e s , a n d a u to m a tio n . P re fe rre d : M a n a g e ria l, p la n n in g , a n d le a d e rs h ip p o te n tia l. P o te n tia l fo r p la n n in g a n d im p le m e n tin g s y s te m u p g ra d e s . S o m e e x p e rie n c e w ith m o n o g ra p h ic a n d s e ria l in fo rm a tio n in all fo rm a ts ; a p p ro v a l p la n s ; b u d g e t, c o n tra c t, a n d lic e n s e m a n a g e m e n t; M A R C fo r m a ts o r th e p u r c h a s e o f b o o k s w ith c a ta lo g in g re c o rd s . D e s ire d : K n o w le d g e o f o n e W e s te r n E u r o p e a n la n g u a g e . S a la ry : C o m m e n s u ra te w ith e d u c a tio n a n d e x p e rie n c e . M in im u m s : A s s is ta n t L ib r a r ia n $ 3 0 ,0 0 0 ; S e n io r A s s is ta n t L ib ra ria n $ 3 4 ,0 0 0 ; A s s o c ia te L ib ra ria n $ 4 0 ,0 0 0 . A p p ly to : C h r is tin e M . T ra v is , L ib r a r y P e r s o n n e l O ffic e r, U n iv e r s ity L ib r a r ie s - U L - 1 1 2 , U n iv e r s it y a t A lb a n y , S t a t e U n iv e r s it y o f N e w Y o r k , 1 4 0 0 W a s h ­ in g to n A v e n u e , A lb a n y , N Y 1 2 2 2 2 . D e a d lin e : R e v ie w o f le tte rs o f a p p lic a tio n a n d re s u m e s w ill b e g in M a rc h 1 7 , 1 9 9 9 . P le a s e in c lu d e th e n a m e s , a d d r e s s e s , a n d p h o n e n u m b e r s o f t h r e e r e f e r e n c e s t h a t m a y b e c o n ­ t a c t e d . T h e U n iv e r s it y a t A lb a n y is a n e q u a l o p p o r t u n it y / a f f ir m a t iv e a c tio n e m p lo y e r. M A N U S C R I P T L IB R A R I A N , W E S T E R N H I S T O R Y C O L L E C T I O N S . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f O k la h o m a . L ib ra ry F a c u lty V a c a n c y P o s itio n : M a n u s c rip t L ib ra ria n , W e s te r n H is to ry C o lle c tio n s . T h e W e s te r n H is to ry C o lle c tio n s is th e la rg e s t, m o s t d iv e r s ifie d , a n d h e a v ily u s e d o f t h e th r e e s p e c ia l c o lle c tio n s w ith in th e U n iv e rs ity o f O k la h o m a lib ra rie s . T h e c o lle c tio n c o n ta in s m o re th a n 6 0 ,0 0 0 v o lu m e s 1 3 ,0 0 0 lin e a r fe e t o f m a n u s c rip t c o lle c tio n s , 2 5 0 ,0 0 0 p h o to g ra p h s , 2 0 ,0 0 0 m ic ro fo rm s , 5 ,0 0 0 m a p s , 2 ,5 0 0 s o u n d re c o rd in g s , a n d 1 ,5 0 0 lin e a r f e e t o f u n iv e rs ity re c o rd s D u tie s : U n d e r th e d ire c tio n o f th e C u ra to r, W e s te r n H is to ry C o lle c tio n s , th e m a n u s c rip t lib ra ria n a c c e s s io n s , m a in ta in s , a r r a n g e s , a n d d e s c r ib e s m a n u s c rip t c o lle c tio n s a n d u n iv e rs ity re c o rd s ; p e r fo rm s r o u tin e p re s e rv a tio n w o rk ; a n s w e rs re fe re n c e q u e s tio n s ; p re p a re s e x h ib its ; a s s is ts th e c u ra to r in th e http://www.library.carleton.edu mailto:nolf@cup.edu 1 3 4 / C & R L N e w s • F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 (C o n tin u e d fro m p re v io u s p a g e ) reference and instruction. Excellent teaching skills and broad fam iliarity with reference resources and trends and issues in academ ic inform ation services. H EA D O F T ECH N IC AL SERVICES Leadership in planning, organizing, and directing technical services operations, including acquisi­ tions, cataloging, database m aintenance, serials control, binding, and governm ent docum ents processing. Supervises staff in cataloging and acquisitions units, conducts w orkflow anlayses, provides leadership in issues concerned with the organization of inform ation resources and in the operation of the library’s integrated library system. Q UALIFIC ATIO N S: Sophisticated understanding of issues and m ethods in cataloging and organiza­ tion of print and electronic resources. Extensive experience with integrated library system s (III preferred) and with bibliographic utilities (OCLC preferred). Experience in use of M ARCIVE for processing and recon o f governm ent docum ents desirable. Q U ALIFIC ATIO N S FOR ALL THR EE PO SITIO NS: M inimum of five years of relevant academ ic library experience and dem onstrated effective leadership in appropriate academ ic library m anagem ent positions. Sophisticated supervisory skills; good listener; sensitive and supportive approach to personnel m anagem ent. Ability to view issues from a library-w ide perspective, fo ste r team w ork and esprit de corps, and stim ulate cross-functional collaboration. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to form ulate ideas clearly in both written and spoken form . ALA -accredited MLS. Strong background in using and in im plem enting access to a wide range of electronic resources, and a solid grounding in the world of books and scholarship. Dem onstrated ability to w ork effectively with faculty and students in interpreting and advancing the w ork of the library in support o f learning and teaching. Strong experience and skills in evaluating and im plem enting inform ation technology applications, and in collaborating with academ ic com puting operations in a cam pus setting. Advanced degree in an academ ic discipline preferred; college library experience desirable. Salary and fringe benefits highly competitive. If you are intrigued by the possibility of joining C arleton College in this adventure in librarianship and education, please subm it a letter of application and resume, along with the names, addresses, email, and phone num bers of three references. Review of applications begins F e b r u a r y 20, 1999. M aterials should be sent to: S a m u e l D e m a s , C o lle g e L ib r a r ia n a n d S e n io r L e c tu r e r [ “ n a m e o f p o s it i o n ” S e a r c h C o m m it t e e ] L a u r e n c e M c K in le y G o u ld L ib r a r y C a r le to n C o lle g e N o r th fie ld , M N 5 5 0 5 7 C a rle to n C o lle g e is a n e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity e m p lo y e r c o m m itte d to e x c e lle n c e th ro u g h d iv e rs ity . p r e p a r a tio n o f g r a n ts a n d th e a c q u is itio n o f m a n u s c r ip t c o lle c tio n s ; a n d m a y s u p e rv is e s tu d e n t e m p lo y e e s . T h is p o s itio n is g o v e rn e d b y th e U n iv e r­ s it y o f O k la h o m a ’s p o lic ie s f o r r e s e a r c h o r c r e a tiv e a c h ie v e m e n t a n d p r o fe s s io n a l s e r v ic e a s o u tlin e d in th e f a c u lt y h a n d b o o k . Q u a lific a tio n s : R e q u ir e d : M L S fr o m a n A L A - a c c r e d ite d lib r a r y s c h o o l; k n o w le d g e o f th e t h e o r y a n d p ra c tic e o f a ll a s p e c ts o f a r c h iv e s a d m in is tr a tio n /m a n u s c r ip t c u ra to rs h ip ; a m in im u m o f o n e y e a r p ro fe s s io n a l e x p e rie n c e in a n a rc h iv e s o r m a n u s c rip t re p o s ito ry ; e x c e lle n t w ritte n , o ra l, a n d in te rp e rs o n a l c o m m u ­ n ic a tio n s k ills . D e s ir a b le : E x p e r ie n c e u s in g M A R C A M C a n d / o r E A D fo rm a ts ; k n o w le d g e o f W in d o w s 9 5 a n d its a p p lic a tio n s ; s e c o n d m a s te r’s in A m e ric a n H is to ry ; k n o w le d g e o f th e h is to ry o f O k la h o m a a n d th e A m e ric a n W e s t; e x p e r ie n c e in m ic r o film in g m a n u s c r ip ts a n d r e c o rd s ; e x p e r ie n c e w ith d ig ita l c o n v e r s io n o f m a n u s c r ip ts a n d o th e r t e x tu a l a n d g r a p h ic m a te r ia ls ; s u p e r v is o r y e x p e r ie n c e ; a n d e v id e n c e o f r e s e a rc h o r c re a tiv e a c h ie v e m e n t. F ir s t s c r e e n in g d a te : M a rc h 1 5 , 1 9 9 9 . S e a r c h w ill r e m a in o p e n u n til f ille d . S a la ry : $ 3 4 ,0 0 0 m in im u m . B e n e fits T IA A /C R E F ; S ta te R e tire m e n t S y s te m ; 3 3 d a y s p a id le a v e ; s h o r t- te rm d is a b ility le a v e ; u n iv e r­ s ity h o lid a y s ; c o m p re h e n s iv e m e d ic a l p ro te c tio n ; a n d g ro u p life in s u ra n c e . U n iv e rs ity lib ra rie s : A m e m b e r o f th e R e s e a rc h L ib r a r ie s G ro u p , A M IG O S , a n d A R L , th e u n iv e r s ity lib r a r ie s c o n s is t s o f a m a in lib r a r y , a n d s ix b ra n c h e s . T h e c o lle c tio n c o n ta in s m o re th a n 3 .5 m illio n v o lu m e s , 1 6 ,0 0 0 p e r io d ic a l s u b s c r ip tio n s , a n d t h r e e o u ts ta n d in g s p e c ia l c o lle c tio n s in h is to r y o f s c ie n c e , w e s te r n h is to r y , a n d b u s in e s s h is to r y . T h e lib r a r ie s o p e ra te s a c o m p u te riz e d lib ra ry s y s te m (N O T IS ) in c lu d in g lo c a l h o ld in g s , s u b je c t d a ta b a s e s , a n d n e tw o rk c o n n e c tio n s to o th e r lib ra rie s T h e U n iv e r­ s it y o f O k la h o m a L ib r a r ie s is a N A C O c o n tr ib u tin g lib r a r y . N o rm a n , O k la h o m a is a n a ttr a c tiv e c o m m u n ity c lo s e t o a m a jo r m e tr o p o lita n c ity . E m p lo y m e n t: L ib r a r ia n s h a v e f a c u lt y s ta tu s , p r iv ile g e s r e s p o n s ib ilitie s , r a n k o f a s s is ta n t p r o fe s s o r o r a b o v e , a n d a re e lig ib le f o r te n u r e . A p p lic a ­ tio n : S e n d le tte r o f a p p lic a tio n w ith re s u m e , a lis t o f p u b lic a tio n s , a n d th e n a m e s o f th r e e re fe r e n c e s in c lu d in g c u r r e n t s u p e r v is o r to : D o n a ld C . H u d s o n , A s s is t a n t t o t h e D e a n f o r A d m in is tr a tiv e S e r v ic e s , U n iv e r s ity L ib ra rie s , U n iv e r s it y o f O k la h o m a , N o rm a n , O K 7 3 0 1 9 ; (4 0 5 )3 2 5 - 2 6 1 1 . O k la h o m a U n iv e rs ity is a n e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity /a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n e m p lo y e r. W e e n c o u r a g e w o m e n a n d m in o rity a p p lic a n ts a n d w e a re re s p o n s iv e to th e n e e d s o f d u a l c a r e e r c o u p le s . P E R IO D IC A L S L IB R A R IA N , U n iv e rs ity o f W is c o n s in — L a C r o s s e : A s s t. P ro fe s s o r, te n u re -tra c k p o s itio n . R e s p o n s ib ilitie s : C o o r d in a te d a ily a c tiv i­ tie s o f th e P e r io d ic a ls D e p a rtm e n t; o v e r s e e c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t a c tiv i­ tie s r e la te d t o th e p e r io d ic a ls c o lle c tio n ; a s s is t in r e fe r e n c e s e r v ic e s , b ib lio g r a p h ic in s tr u c tio n , a n d m o n o g r a p h ic c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t in a s s ig n e d s u b je c ts ; p a r tic ip a te in c o lle g ia l g o v e r n a n c e a n d c a m p u s p r o ­ fe s s io n a l a c tiv itie s . Q u a lific a tio n s re q u ir e d : A L A - a c c r e d ite d M L S , a s e c ­ o n d M a s t e r ’s d e g r e e r e q u ir e d f o r te n u r e ; m in im u m th r e e y e a r s p r o fe s ­ s io n a l L ib r a r y e x p e rie n c e a n d s tro n g c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills . Q u a lific a tio n s p r e fe r r e d : s u p e r v is o r y e x p e r ie n c e ; e x p e r ie n c e w ith a p e r io d ic a ls u n it; e x p e rie n c e w ith e le c tr o n ic a c c e s s t o p e r io d ic a ls a n d p e r io d ic a ls s y s te m s . S a la ry : $ 3 3 ,0 0 0 - 3 7 ,0 0 0 f o r 9 -m o n th a c a d e m ic y e a r. S ta rtin g d a te : A u g u s t 3 0 , 1 9 9 9 w ith p o s s ib le p a r tia l s u m m e r a p p o in tm e n t. S e n d le tte r o f a p p lic a ­ tio n , r e s u m e ,a n d th e n a m e s o f t h r e e re fe re n c e s b y M a rc h 1‚ 1 9 9 9 to : R a n d y H o e lz e n , C h a ir, L ib r a r y D e p a rtm e n t, M u rp h y L ib r a r y , U n iv e r s it y o f W i s ­ c o n s in - L a C r o s s e , 1 6 3 1 P in e S t., L a C r o s s e , W l 5 4 6 0 1 . R e v ie w o f a p p lic a n ts s c h e d u le d to b e g in M a rc h 1‚ 1 9 9 9 . A A /E O E . C & R L N e w s • F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 3 5 S Y S T E M S LIB R A R IA N (S e a rc h # 9 9 A 8 2 ) T h e U n iv e rs ity o f C o n n e c tic u t L ib ra rie s Reporting to the head of information technology services, this position administers the libraries’ integrated library system. DUTIES INCLUDE: Responsibility fo r system administration, project management duties, and ongoing system maintenance for the current library m anagem ent system and its successor system; participating in the evaluation, recommendation and im plementation of a new integrated library system in 1999; and investigating and implementing technologies that integrate information from different systems into a single seamless user interface. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS INCLUDE: MLS from an ALA-accredited program and at least three years relevant system s experience, preferably in an academ ic library environm ent; dem onstrated experience with client/server applications and information standards (e.g., Z39.50, MARC, HTML); demonstrated experience with the installation, management, and maintenance of Unix-based systems; and excellent oral and written comm unication skills. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIO NS INCLUDE: Demonstrated experience with next-generation library systems and a broad range of software products used in the library environm ent; and experience with SQL-based report generation. RANK AND SALARY RANGE: University Librarian rank and salary comm ensurate with experience, to a $48,000 maximum hiring salary for each position. UNIVERSITY SETTING: The University of Connecticut, established in 1881 is a Carnegie Research I university. It was recently cited as one of the top 20 public national universities. The main campus, situated in Storrs, on 3,100 acres of w oodlands and rolling hills, is located approxim ately 30 miles from Hartford, the state capital, and m idway between Boston and New York City. There are approxim ately 21,750 students system-wide. For further inform ation about the UConn Libraries or this position, see our home page at w w w .lib .u c o n n .e d u . Application procedures: Subm it a letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three professional references to: B rin le y F ra n k lin D ire c to r o f L ib ra ry S e r v ic e s , B o x U -5 A 3 6 9 F a irfie ld R d . S to rrs , C T 0 6 2 6 9 -1 0 0 5 Screening will begin im mediately and continue until the position is filled. A t th e U n iv e rs ity o f C o n n e c tic u t, o u r c o m m itm e n t to e x c e lle n c e is c o m p le m e n te d b y o u r c o m m itm e n t to b u ild in g a c u ltu ra lly d iv e rs e sta ff. W e a c tiv e ly e n c o u ra g e m in o ritie s a n d p e o p le w ith d is a b ilitie s to a p p ly. R E F E R E N C E L I B R A R I A N . M o n ta n a S ta te U n iv e rs ity -B illin g s , B illin g s , M o n ta n a . M o n ta n a S ta te U n iv e r s ity - B illin g s is a c o m p r e h e n s iv e s ta te u n iv e rs ity lo c a te d in s o u th c e n tra l M o n ta n a . It is th e th ird la rg e s t o f s ix u n its o f th e M o n ta n a U n iv e r s ity S y s te m , w ith a s tu d e n t e n r o llm e n t o f a p p r o x i­ m a te ly 4 ,0 0 0 . T h e M o n ta n a S ta te U n iv e rs ity -B illin g s L ib r a r y is s e e k in g a R e fe re n c e L ib ra ria n f o r a n a c tiv e , s e rv ic e -o rie n te d u n it o f th e M S U L ib r a r­ ie s . T h e M S U L ib r a r ie s s h a r e a n in te g r a te d lib r a r y s y s te m a n d o th e r re s o u rc e s , s e rv in g th e f o u r c a m p u s e s o f M o n ta n a S ta te U n iv e rs ity . T h e R e fe re n c e L ib r a r ia n w ill p ro v id e s e rv ic e in th e fo llo w in g a re a s : re fe re n c e , d e s k , lib ra ry in s tru c tio n , a n d c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t. A m a s te r’s d e g re e fro m a n A L A - a c c r e d ite d lib r a r y s c ie n c e p r o g r a m w ith a m in im u m o f tw o y e a r s r e c e n t p o s t-M L S a c a d e m ic lib ra ry e x p e rie n c e is re q u ir e d . S a la ry : $ 3 9 ,0 0 0 a n n u a l m in im u m . C lo s in g d a te : M a rc h 1‚ 1 9 9 9 . F o r fu r th e r in fo r­ m a tio n , p le a s e c o n ta c t th e H u m a n R e s o u rc e s O ffic e , M o n t a n a S t a t e U n iv e rs ity -B illin g s , 1 5 0 0 N o rth 3 0 th S t., B illin g s , M T 5 9 1 0 1 -0 2 9 8 ; P h o n e : (4 0 6 ) 6 5 7 -2 2 7 8 ; F a x : (4 0 6 ) 6 5 7 -2 1 2 0 ; o r v is it th e M S U - B illin g s W e b s ite a t h ttp ://w w w .m s u b illin g s .e d u .E E O /A A /A D A . R E F E R E N C E L I B R A R I A N . T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f A l a s k a S o u t h e a s t is s e e k in g a d y n a m ic R e fe r e n c e L ib r a r ia n t o j o in o u r s e r v ic e te a m . W e re q u ire : e x c e lle n t g e n e ra l re fe re n c e s k ills , w ith ex p e r tis e in e le c tr o n ic a n d W e b re s o u rc e s ; b ib lio g ra p h ic in s tru c tio n tra in in g o r e x p e rie n c e ; th e a b ility to b e a fle x ib le te a m p la y e r, a n d e x c e lle n t o ra l, w r itte n , a n d in te r p e rs o n a l c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills . A d d itio n a l d e s ir e d q u a lific a tio n s in c lu d e : w o rk in g k n o w le d g e o f c o m p u te r-b a s e d re s o u rc e s a n d e x p e rie n c e in s u p p o rtin g P C o r M a c m ic ro c o m p u te r h a rd w a re a n d s o ftw a re p ro d u c ts , a n d /o r c a ta lo g in g e x p e rtis e . T h is is a n in e -m o n th , te n u re -tra c k fa c u lty p o s itio n ; a p p o in tm e n t w ill b e a t th e In s tru c to r /A s s is ta n t P ro fe s s o r /A s s o c ia te P ro fe s s o r le v e l d e p e n d in g u p o n q u a lific a tio n s a n d e x p e rie n c e , m in im u m fro m $ 2 8 ,0 0 0 f o r n in e m o n th s , w ith tw o to th re e a d d itio n a l m o n th s p ro b a b le a t p ro ra te d sa la ry. A p p lic a tio n m u s t in c lu d e : U A S fa c u lty e m p lo y m e n t a p p lic a tio n fo rm , c o v e r le tte r, c u rre n t re s u m e , c o p ie s o f e d u c a tio n a l tra n s c r ip ts , a n d n a m e s a n d te le p h o n e n u m b e rs o f th r e e p ro fe s s io n a l re fe re n c e s , a n d m u s t b e re c e iv e d b y M a rc h 1‚ 1 9 9 9 . A d e ta ile d p o s itio n d e s c r ip tio n is a v a ila b le o n th e U A S h o m e p a g e a t h ttp ://w w w .ju n .a la s k a .e d u a n d a p p lic a tio n fo r m s c a n b e o b ta in e d a t U A S p e r s o n n e l s e rv ic e s (9 0 7 )4 6 5 - 6 2 6 3 o r th r o u g h e -m a il to jy p e r s @ a c a d 1 .a la s k a .e d u . U A S is a n A A /E O e m p lo y e r a n d e d u c a tio n a l in s titu tio n . S E R IA L S L I B R A R I A N . R e s p o n s ib le f o r a ll a s p e c t s o f s e r i a l s m a n ­ a g e m e n t . H a n d le s s e r i a l s c a t a l o g i n g in a ll f o r m a t s , in c lu d in g e le c t r o n ic s e r ia l p u b lic a t io n s a n d g o v e r n m e n t d o c u m e n t s . W o r k s w it h li c e n s i n g a g r e e m e n t s , b i n d e r y c o n t r a c t s , e t c . S u p e r v is e s f u l l - t i m e p e r i o d i c a l s a s s i s t a n t a n d s t u d e n t w o r k e r s . S e r v e s a s http://www.lib.uconn.edu http://www.msubillings.edu.EEO/AA/ADA http://www.jun.alaska.edu 1 3 6 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 T H R E E P O S IT IO N S A V A IL A B L E T h e A rt In s titu te o f C h ic a g o The Ryerson and Burnham Libraries are the research collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, serving 23,000 readers/year with 240,000 titles and a FTE staff of 30, using INNOPAC/RLIN. The Libraries have three professional openings. All positions require knowledge of art history and research m ethodology (advanced degree strongly preferred); appropriate foreign languages; experience with electronic resources in the field of art, art history. M ust have ALA-M LS o r equivalent and dem onstrated leadership and com m unication skills necessary. Additional inform ation about the libraries is available a t w w w .a rtic .e d u . H E A D O F R E A D E R S E R V IC E S Reporting to the Director of Libraries and working with other departm ent heads, this individual leads a departm ent of two professionals and three clerical staff in delivery of reference service in a client- oriented environm ent. Responsibilities include planning and delivering access, reference, research, and instructional services, both traditional and electronic, to museum staff, m em bers, and scholars. Three to five years of public service in museum or university collections including m anagem ent and personnel experience required. Salary from $38,000 depending on experience. MC/714. T E C H N IC A L S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N , S E R IA L S Responsible for original and com plex copy cataloging of serials in the fields of art history and architecture in a variety of languages, this individual contributes to the form ation of serials cataloging standards and procedures, and m akes name and series decisions. Duties include training and acting as resource for the serials copy cataloger. Responsibilities include identifying trends in serials cataloging; working with the bibliographer in selecting and deaccessioning serials fo r the Libraries’ collections; overseeing the Libraries’ contribution to SCIPIO. Perform s scheduled public reference service. Experience with serials cataloging using AACR2, LCSH, and DDC. Knowledge of MARC form ats; fam iliarity with NACO standards; experience with an online bibliographic utility (RLIN preferred) and an integrated library system (INNOPAC preferred). Aw areness and evidence of im plem entation of trends and developm ents in cataloging. Appointm ent level and salary open depending on experience. MC/936 C A T A L O G L IB R A R IA N O ne-year Special Projects Catalog Librarian to catalog English and European language books in the fields of art history and architecture. ALA-M LS and fam iliarity with AACR2 and LCRIs, LCSH, DDC, MARC form at and online system s (RLIN, Innopac, and Macintosh platform preferred. This is a one- year position. Salary mid $20’s, MC/942. Applications accepted until the positions are filled. Send cover letter, resume, and names of three references to: M s . Iv e rs M C # A r t In s titu te o f C h ic a g o 111 S. M ic h ig a n C h ic a g o , IL 6 0 6 0 3 Interviews possible at CAA or ARLIS. E O E . lib r a r y l ia is o n t o o n e o r m o r e a c a d e m ic d e p a r t m e n t s , p a r t i c ip a t e s in r e f e r e n c e s e r v ic e , i n c lu d in g n ig h t a n d w e e k e n d r o t a t io n , o f f e r s b i b l i o g r a p h i c i n s t r u c t i o n , s h a r e s r e s p o n s i b i l i t y f o r c o l l e c t i o n d e ­ v e lo p m e n t . R e q u ir e d : M L S f r o m A L A - a c c r e d i t e d p r o g r a m . P r e v i­ o u s e x p e r i e n c e in s e r i a l s p r o c e s s i n g a n d c a t a l o g i n g u t i l i z i n g O C L C o r s i m i l a r b i b l i o g r a p h i c u t i l i t y . S u p e r v i s o r y e x p e r i e n c e . F a m i l i a r i t y w it h A A C R 2 r , L C S H , L C c l a s s i f i c a t i o n , M A R C f o r ­ m a t s , a u t o m a t e d s e r i a l s m o d u le . A b i l i t y t o w o r k e f f e c t i v e l y a n d c o n g e n i a l l y w it h p u b l i c a n d c o - w o r k e r s in a u s e r - c e n t e r e d e n v i ­ r o n m e n t a n d t o m a n a g e m u lt ip le p r io r it ie s . F a m ilia r it y w it h In t e r n e t u s e f o r in f o r m a t io n a c c e s s a n d d e li v e r y . E x c e l le n t o r a l a n d w r it te n c o m m u n ic a t io n s k ill s . D e s ir a b le : P r e v io u s e x p e r ie n c e in a c a d e m ic lib r a r y s e tt in g , e x p e r ie n c e in p r e s e r v a t io n / d is a s t e r p la n n in g , k n o w l­ e d g e o f V T L S . S a la r y c o m m e n s u r a t e w it h e x p e r ie n c e . T w e lv e - m o n th c o n tr a c t; n o n - te n u r e t r a c k , f a c u lt y a p p o in tm e n t. F o r in fo r m a tio n a b o u t L o n g w o o d C o lle g e a n d L ib r a r y , s e e : h t t p : / / w w w . l w c . e d u . L e t t e r o f a p p lic a t io n , r e s u m e , a n d c o m p le t e a d d r e s s e s a n d p h o n e n u m b e r s o f t h r e e r e f e r e n c e s s h o u ld b e s e n t t o : L o n g w o o d C o l l e g e , H u m a n R e s o u r c e s , 2 0 1 H ig h S t r e e t , F a r m v i l l e , V A 2 3 9 0 9 ; F a x : ( 8 0 4 ) 3 9 5 - 2 6 3 5 . R e v ie w o f a p p l i c a t i o n s w i l l b e g in F e b r u a r y 2 0 , 1 9 9 9 a n d c o n t i n u e u n t i l p o s it io n is f i l l e d . E O E / A A . S O C I A L S C I E N C E S / G O V E R N M E N T D O C U M E N T S L I B R A R I A N . R e s p o n s ib ilitie s : T h e S o c ia l S c ie n c e /G o v e rn m e n t D o c u m e n ts L ib r a r ia n p ro v id e s g e n e r a l re fe r e n c e s e r v ic e w ith s p e c ia liz a tio n in th e s o c ia l s c i­ e n c e s ; a s s is t s f a c u lt y a n d s tu d e n ts w ith e le c t r o n ic d a t a b a s e s a n d th e In te rn e t; s h a r e s b ib lio g ra p h ic in s tru c tio n d u tie s ; s u p e rv is e s a n d fa c ilita te s u s e o f th e g o v e rn m e n t d o c u m e n ts c o lle c tio n ; a n d p a r tic ip a te s in c o lle c tio n d e v e lo p m e n t. S o m e e v e n in g s a n d w e e k e n d a s s ig n m e n ts a r e re q u ir e d . Q u a lific a tio n s : A L A -a c c re d ite d M L S a n d s tro n g a c a d e m ic b a c k g ro u n d in th e s o c ia l s c ie n c e s re q u ir e d ; a s e c o n d m a s t e r ’s d e g r e e is h ig h ly d e s ir ­ a b le ; o n e o r t w o y e a r s o f re fe r e n c e e x p e r ie n c e in a n a c a d e m ic lib r a r y p r e fe rr e d ; p ra c tic a l k n o w le d g e o f s e a r c h in g o n lin e d a ta b a s e s e x p e c te d ; f a m ilia r ity w ith U .S . d o c u m e n ts is e s s e n tia l; e x c e lle n t w r itte n a n d o ra l http://www.artic.edu http://www.lwc.edu C & R L N e w s • F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 3 7 C U R A T O R /C A T A L O G U E R O F TH E A R N E NIXON C EN T ER FOR TH E S T U D Y O F C H IL D R E N ’S L ITE R A T U R E C a lifo rn ia S ta te U n iv e rs ity , F re s n o The Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno, which houses a very fine collection of children’s literature (over 25,000 volumes) donated by Professor Arne Nixon, seeks a curator/cataloguer for the collection. This position reports directly to the Dean of Library Services. California State University, Fresno is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University system. The current enrollm ent is approxim ately 18,000 students. The campus, which has been designated as an arboretum, is spread over 1,400 acres. Metropolitan Fresno is located on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada mountain Range within easy driving distance, of Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and the Monterey Peninsula. RESPONSIBILITIES: Cataloguing the collection; selecting and purchasing m aterials fo r the collection; providing reference service to children’s literature scholars; and organizing and sponsoring workshops and special events promoting children’s literature and storytelling. QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED; ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent; professional cataloguing experience using MARC formats, AACR2, and LC classification and subject headings; experience with a national bibliographic utility Such as OCLC; demonstrated knowledge of children’s literature; excellent organizational, oral and written comm unication skills; ability to work creatively and independently; strong interpersonal skills; and the ability to meet criteria for tenure and promotion. PREFERRED: Cataloguing experience in an academic, library or experience cataloguing special collections; experience organizing and planning programs and special events; advanced coursework or degree in the study of children’s literature. SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary dependent on qualifications. This is a 12 - month, full-time, tenure track position, Librarians have faculty rank status, privileges, and responsibilities. DEADLINE: To ensure full consideration, subm it a letter of application and resume with names, addresses, phone numbers, and E-mail addresses of three references by March 12, 1999 to: M ic h a e l G o r m a n , D e a n o f L ib ra ry S e r v ic e s H e n r y M a d d e n L ib ra ry 5 2 0 0 N. B a rto n A v e n u e M /S M L 3 4 C a lifo rn ia S ta te U n iv e r s ity , F re s n o F re s n o , C A 9 3 7 4 0 -8 0 1 4 C a lifo rn ia S ta te U n iv e rs ity , F re s n o is a n E O /A A e m p lo y e r. c o m m u n ic a tio n s k ills ; c o m m itm e n t to p u b lic s e rv ic e in a n a c a d e m ic e n v i­ ro n m e n t. S a la ry a n d b e n e fits : T h is is a tw e lv e -m o n th , te n u re -tra c k , fa c u lty p o s itio n a n d w ill b e fille d a t th e S e n io r A s s is ta n t L ib r a r ia n le v e l. E x c e lle n t b e n e fits . S a la ry c o m m e n s u ra te w ith e x p e rie n c e a n d q u a lific a tio n s . R e v ie w o f a p p lic a tio n s w ill b e g in im m e d ia te ly a n d w ill c o n tin u e u n til th e p o s itio n is fille d . L e t t e r s o f a p p lic a t io n , in c lu d in g t h e n a m e s o f a t le a s t t h r e e r e f e r e n c e s , s h o u ld b e f o r w a r d e d to : L a r r y M ills , D ir e c t o r o f H u m a n R e s o u r c e s , P u r c h a s e C o l l e g e / S U N Y , 7 3 5 A n d e r s o n H ill R d ., P u r ­ c h a s e , N Y 1 0 5 7 7 - 1 4 0 0 . P u r c h a s e C o lle g e is a n a f f ir m a t i v e a c tio n , e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity e m p lo y e r. T E C H N I C A L S E R V I C E S C O O R D I N A T O R . U n iv e r s ity o f M in n e s o ta , D u lu th h ttp ://w w w -d .u m n .e d u /lib . T h e U n iv e rs ity o f M in n e s o ta , D u lu th li­ b ra ry in v ite s a p p lic a tio n s f o r th e C o o r d in a to r o f T e c h n ic a l S e r v ic e s . W e s e e k a c a n d id a te w h o is a le a d e r, is c r e a tiv e , t a k e s in itia tiv e , a n d w o rk s s u c c e s s fu lly in a T e a rn e n v ir o n m e n t. T h e u n iv e rs ity o ffe rs a c o m p e titiv e s a la ry w ith e x c e lle n t b e n e fits . D e s c rip tio n : G u id e th e a c q u is itio n s , b in d e ry , a n d c a ta lo g in g u n its in e s ta b lis h in g , re v ie w in g a n d re fin in g s e rv ic e g o a ls , o b je c tiv e s , p o lic ie s , a n d p ro c e d u re s . C o o r d in a te th e e x p lo ra tio n , e v a lu a ­ tio n , a n d im p le m e n ta tio n o f in n o v a tio n s th a t w ill in c re a s e th e e ffe c tiv e n e s s a n d e ffic ie n c y o f o p e ra tio n s . L e a d d is c u s s io n s a b o u t n e w a u to m a te d in itia ­ tiv e s f o r te c h n ic a l s e rv ic e s fu n c tio n s . S e r v e a s th e p rim a r y s e r ia ls c a ta - lo g e r a n d m a in t a in s e r ia ls h o ld in g s in f o r m a t io n . Q u a lif ic a t io n s : R e ­ q u ir e d : M L S d e g r e e f r o m a n A L A - a c c r e d ite d p r o g r a m . T h r e e o r m o re y e a r s p r o g r e s s iv e ly r e s p o n s ib le c a ta lo g in g e x p e r ie n c e u s in g O C L C a n d a n O P A C . K n o w le d g e o f a n d e x p e r ie n c e w ith A A C R 2 , L C S H , a n d M A R C f o r m a ts . D e m o n s t r a t e d s u p e r v is o r y s k ills . P r e fe r r e d : S e r ia ls c a ta lo g in g e x p e r ie n c e , in c lu d in g M A R C f o r m a t f o r h o ld in g s d a ta . E x p e r ie n c e w it h S ir s i o r D R A o n lin e s y s t e m s . S a la r y a n d b e n e f it s : T h is is a f u l l- t im e , t w e lv e - m o n t h , a c a d e m ic / a d m in is t r a t iv e p o s it io n w ith a n a n n u a l re n e w a b le c o n tr a c t. M in im u m s a la r y is $ 3 5 ,0 0 0 . A p p li­ c a tio n p r o c e d u r e : C o m p le te d a p p lic a t io n s m u s t in c lu d e a le t t e r o f a p p lic a t io n , re s u m e , a n A ffir m a tiv e a c tio n / e q u a l o p p o r t u n it y a c c o m ­ p lis h m e n t s a n d p h ilo s o p h y s t a t e m e n t , a n d t h e n a m e s , a d d r e s s e s , te le p h o n e n u m b e r s , a n d e - m a il a d d r e s s e s o f t h r e e c u r r e n t p r o fe s ­ s io n a l re fe r e n c e s . C o m p le te d a p p lic a tio n s m u s t b e p o s tm a r k e d o n o r b e f o r e M a r c h 1 9 , 1 9 9 9 a n d s e n t to : L iz B e n s o n J o h n s o n , A s s is t a n t L ib r a r y D ir e c t o r , 2 4 8 L ib r a r y , U n i v e r s i t y o f M i n n e s o t a , D u l u t h , 10 U n iv e r s it y D r ., D u lu th , M N 5 5 8 1 2 . T h e U n iv e r s it y o f M in n e s o t a is a n e q u a l O p p o rtu n ity e d u c a to r a n d e m p lo y e r. http://www-d.umn.edu/lib 1 3 8 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 T W O T E N U R E -T R A C K F A C U L T Y P O S IT IO N S P U B L IC S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N T E C H N IC A L S E R V IC E S L IB R A R IA N S e to n H all U n iv e r s ity L ib ra rie s S o u th O r a n g e , N J 0 7 0 7 9 -2 6 7 1 ‘T o form students as servant leaders in a global society.” Seton Hall University Libraries seeks to fill tw o new positions. W alsh Library, opened in August 1994, is a state-of-the-art facility housing nearly one m illion volum es in support of the teaching and research of the Seton Hall com m unity. R equirem ents include an ALA -accredited MLS and an additional advanced degree (required for tenure). Librarians at Seton Hall have faculty status and rank and twelve-m onth appointm ents, with tw enty vacation days. Anticipated starting salaries low/mid $40s at the assistant professor level. Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled. Schedule 35 hours weekly, including some weekend and evening hours. Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and nam es o f five professional references to: T h e O ffic e o f t h e P ro v o s t S e to n H a ll U n iv e r s ity 4 0 0 S o u t h O r a n g e A v e . S o u th O r a n g e , N J 0 7 0 7 9 The letter should include a statem ent on the role of archives o r cataloger in a university in the new m illennium . For more inform ation, contact Dean Arthur Hafner, University Library, o r consult our web site at h ttp ://w w w .sh u .e d u /lib ra ry. A n e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity /a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n e m p lo y e r. U N IV E R S IT Y L IB R A R IA N H u m b o ld t S ta te U n iv e rs ity . Q ualifications: ALA -accredited MLS or foreign equivalent degree and five years professional academ ic library experience. Second graduate degree is desirable. Record of achievem ent appropriate to a senior adm inistrative appointm ent, including dem onstrated evidence of creativity, leadership, and organizational skills in a participatory, collegial decision-m aking environm ent. RESPO NSIBILITIES: Provide strong supportive leadership fo r full-tim e library staff of 35.5 in fulfilling the m ission and goals of the library and the university. Responsible fo r planning, coordinating, and adm inistering library programs, operations, services, and budget, including integrating library services into university instructional programs. SALAR Y/BEN EFITS: Salary is com petitive and com m ensurate with qualifications and experi­ ence, as governed by the C alifornia State University M anagem ent Personnel Plan. AP PLIC ATIO N /FILIN G DEADLINE: Subm it letter of application th a t focuses on experience and characteristics that relate specifically to this position, a curriculum vitae, along with the names and telephone num bers of three references to: C h a ir , U n iv e r s it y L ib r a r ia n S e a r c h C o m m it t e e c /o P e r s o n n e l O f fic e H u m b o ld t S t a te U n iv e r s ity A r c a ta , C A 9 5 5 2 1 A pplications m ust be postm arked by F e b r u a r y 2 6 , 1 9 99. Appointm ent w ill be effect on or before A ugust 1, 1999. H u m b o ld t S ta te U n iv e r s ity is a n E q u a l O p p o rtu n ity /A ffirm a tiv e A c tio n /T itle I X E m p lo y e r. http://www.shu.edu/library C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 3 9 R e fe r e n c e L ib r a r ia n , H u m a n itie s T h e U n i v e r s i t y o f M i s s o u r i - C o l u m b i a ( M U ) L i b r a r i e s i s s e e k i n g q u a l i f i e d a p p l i c a n t s f o r t h e p o s i t i o n o f H u m a n i t i e s R e f e r e n c e L ib r a r i a n . P r i n c i p a l r e s p o n s i b i l i t i e s i n c l u d e p r o v i d i n g r e f e r e n c e , l i b r a r y i n s t r u c t i o n , o n l i n e s e a r c h i n g a n d c o l l e c t i o n d e v e l o p m e n t f o r t h e h i s t o r y , r e l i g i o u s s t u d i e s , p h i l o s o p h y a n d a n t h r o p o l o g y c o l l e c t i o n s i n c o o r d i n a t i o n w i t h t h e R e f e r e n c e D e p a r t m e n t p o l i c i e s a n d p r o c e d u r e s . S p e c i f i c a l l y t h e p e r s o n in t h i s p o s i t i o n w i l l a s s i s t u s e r s i n a v a r i e t y o f c o m p u t e r d a t a b a s e s ( f u l l - t e x t , i m a g e s , b i b l i o g r a p h i c ) a n d o t h e r e l e c t r o n i c r e s o u r c e s i n c l u d i n g t h e W o r l d W i d e W e b ; s e l e c t a n d m a n a g e c o l l e c t i o n s t h a t s u p p o r t u n d e r g r a d u a t e a n d g r a d u a t e p r o g r a m s i n H i s t o r y , R e l i g i o u s S t u d i e s , P h i l o s o p h y a n d A n t h r o p o l o g y , m o n i t o r i n g b u d g e t a l l o c a t i o n s a n d c o m m u n i c a t i n g w i t h f a c u l t y t o i d e n t i f y c o l l e c t i o n p r i o r i t i e s ; s e r v e a s t h e l i a i s o n w i t h f a c u l t y f o r a s s i g n e d d e p a r t m e n t s , f a c i l i t a t i n g c o l l e c t i o n o r d e r s a n d p r o v i d i n g a s s i s t a n c e t o t h e f a c u l t y f o r t h e e f f e c t i v e u s e o f t h e l i b r a r y ; p r o v i d e g e n e r a l a n d a d v a n c e d s u b j e c t l i b r a r y i n s t r u c t i o n c o v e r i n g t r a d i t i o n a l p r i n t a n d e l e c t r o n i c r e s o u r c e s ; d e v e l o p p r i n t e d o r e l e c t r o n i c g u i d e s t o a s s i s t in i n s t r u c t i o n a n d r e f e r e n c e ; a n d , m a i n t a i n a w a r e n e s s o f n e w i n f o r m a t i o n t o o l s a n d t e c h n o l o g y . R e q u i r e m e n t s : R e q u i r e s a M a s t e r ’s d e g r e e f r o m a n A L A - a c c r e d i t e d p r o g r a m a n d f a m i l i a r i t y w i t h e l e c t r o n i c r e f e r e n c e t o o l s , i n c l u d i n g I n t e r n e t r e s o u r c e s . P r e f e r r e d q u a l i f i c a t i o n s i n c l u d e t w o y e a r s o f s u c c e s s f u l p u b l i c s e r v i c e a n d / o r c o l l e c t i o n d e v e l o p m e n t e x p e r i e n c e in a n a c a d e m i c l i b r a r y ; s t r o n g s u b j e c t b a c k g r o u n d in h i s t o r y , r e l i g i o u s s t u d i e s o r p h i l o s o p h y . R e a d i n g k n o w l e d g e o f a t le a s t o n e m o d e m l a n g u a g e , p r e f e r a b l y F r e n c h o r G e r m a n . S k i l l s a n d a b i l i t i e s i n c l u d e e x c e l l e n t o r a l a n d w r i t t e n c o m m u n i c a t i o n s k i l l s ; a b i l i t y t o w o r k w e l l w i t h c o l l e a g u e s a n d a d i v e r s e c l i e n t e l e ; a n d , a s t r o n g s e r v i c e o r i e n t a t i o n . M i n i m u m S a l a r y : L i b r a r i a n I: $ 2 6 ,5 0 0 ; L ib r a r i a n ū : $ 2 8 , 5 0 0 f o r 12 m o n t h s c o m m e n s u r a t e w i t h e d u c a t i o n a n d e x p e r i e n c e . B e n e f i t s i n c l u d e v e s t e d r è t i r e m e n t a f t e r f i v e y e a r s , U n i v e r s i t y m e d i c a l b e n e f i t s p a c k a g e , a n d o t h e r n o r m a l f r i n g e b e n e f i t s i n c l u d i n g 7 5 % t u i t i o n w a i v e r . S e t t i n g : M U w a s e s t a b l i s h e d i n C o l u m b i a i n 1 8 3 9 . I t i s o n e o f t h e f i v e m o s t c o m p r e h e n s i v e u n i v e r s i t i e s in t h e n a t i o n , w i t h o v e r 2 5 0 d e g r e e p r o g r a m s . T h e M U L i b r a r i e s b e l o n g t o A R L , s e r v e a s t u d e n t b o d y o f 2 2 , 0 0 0 + a n d a f a c u l t y o f 1 ,8 0 0 w i t h a c o l l e c t i o n o f 2 . 8 + m i l l i o n v o l u m e s a n d 6 . 4 5 + m i l l i o n m i c r o f o r m s . C o l u m b i a i s i n t h e m i d d l e o f t h e s t a t e o n 1 -7 0 , o n l y 2 h o u r s f r o m S t. L o u i s a n d K a n s a s C i t y , a n d 1.5 h o u r s f r o m t h e L a k e o f t h e O z a r k s m a j o r r e c r e a t i o n a l a r e a . M U a n d t w o o t h e r c o l l e g e s p r o v i d e s u p e r b c u l t u r a l e v e n t s . A c c o r d i n g t o t h e A m e r i c a n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e R e s e a r c h e r s A s s o c i a t i o n ( A C C R A ) c o m p o s i t e i n d e x , t h e c o s t o f l i v i n g i n C o l u m b i a i s v e r y r e a s o n a b l e w h e n c o m p a r e d w i t h o t h e r u n i v e r s i t y c o m m u n i t i e s . C o l u m b i a h a s b e e n n a m e d in t h e t o p 2 0 c i t i e s i n t h e U S b y M o n e y m a g a z i n e in r e c e n t y e a r s . S c r e e n i n g b e g i n s : M a r c h 1 5 , 1 9 9 9 A v a i l a b l e : J u n e 1 , 1 9 9 9 S e n d l e t t e r o f a p p l i c a t i o n , r e s u m e , a n d t h e n a m e s a n d a d d r e s s e s o f t h r e e r e f e r e n c e s to : J u l i e D e t e r s , S e n i o r S e c r e t a r y , 1 0 4 E l l i s L i b r a r y , U n i v e r s i t y o f M i s s o u r i - C o l u m b i a , C o l u m b i a , M O 6 5 2 0 1 - 5 1 4 9 . F o r A D A a c c o m m o d a t i o n s d u r i n g t h e a p p l i c a t i o n p r o c e s s , p l e a s e c a l l 5 7 3 - 8 8 2 - 4 7 0 1 . R e l a y M i s s o u r i u s e r s c a l l t h r o u g h 1 - 8 0 0 - 7 3 5 - 2 9 6 6 . E E O / A A , M / F / D / V 1 4 0 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 S C IE N C E A N D E N G IN E E R IN G L IB R A R Y L ib ra ria n I/ll W a y n e S ta te U n iv e rs ity L ib ra ry S y s te m W ayne State University is one of the nation’s leading urban research universities. It is a Carnegie Research University I with $86.3 million in research funding in fiscal year 1996. There are currently 18,200 undergraduates and 12,985 graduates enrolled in university classes. The university’s campus is attractive, safe, and conveniently located in the Detroit Cultural Center. The Library System is ranked among the top fifty research libraries in the U.S., with collections in excess of 2.6 million books and journals, over 1.9 million m icroforms, and more than 18,000 current subscriptions to serials and governm ent documents. The Science and Engineering Library holds in excess of 600,000 print resources and serves the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing, and the College of Science’s Departments: Chemistry, Biological Sciences, Physics, M athematics, Com puter Science, Geology, Food and Nutrition, as well as the information needs of the entire university community. POSITION AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Public/Electronic Services position in a divisional research library with responsibilities for collection development, instruction, reference services as well as coordinating computer systems and leading the library’s Internet initiative. The position includes the following responsibilities: (1) Serves as W eb m aster fo r the library with responsibility for the creation, development, and maintenance for the library’s W eb site; (2) Manages computer systems including a CD-ROM LAN and other applications; (3) Serves as library liaison to one or more academic departments with responsibility for collection development and instruction; (4) Develops and presents instructional sessions for faculty, staff, students, and other users; (5) Participates in all phases of reference service. Participates in evening and weekend rotation; and (6) performs other duties as assigned. Position available immediately. December graduates are welcom e to apply. Q UALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: Master's degree from an ALA-accredited library school. Knowledge and fam iliarity with m ost com puter operating systems (W indows 95/98/N T and UNIX) and desktop/ office applications. Knowledge and experience in W eb developm ent and m aintenance Knowledge of sciences or technical information sources; experience using electronic information systems; practical Internet experience, including fam iliarity with W eb search engines; and skills in analyzing, organizing, and presenting information. Ability to manage multiple priorities and tasks, excellent oral and written communication skills, ability to work effectively with the public, outstanding interpersonal relationship skills, and ability to thrive in a changing environment. Ability to work independently or as a team member and to communicate effectively with non-technical staff, vendors, and other campus technology staff. Familiarity with current trends and issues in library technology and electronic resources along with the ability to apply this knowledge to the local situation. PREFERRED: Academic library experience, a second master's degree in a physical science, experience in providing reference services, user education, and database searching, experience establishing and managing a W indows 95/NT network including CD-ROM and print networks preferred. Experience with creating and maintaining W eb sites including writing and using Java, CGI scripts, and other advanced W eb authoring tools and proven ability to adapt evolving com puter applications for end users including testing and evaluation of new applications also preferred. SALARY AND BENEFITS: $33,000 minimum. W ayne State offers dental and health plan options, T IA A/ CREF or Fidelity, tuition assistance fo r em ployees and fam ily members, relocation assistance, and liberal vacation and holiday benefits. APPLICATION: Please mail o r fax a letter of interest, resume, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references to: A s s is t a n t D e a n f o r H u m a n R e s o u r c e s W a y n e S ta te U n iv e r s ity D a v id A d a m a n y U n d e r g r a d u a t e L ib ra ry , S u ite 3 1 0 0 D e tro it, Ml 4 8 2 0 2 F a x : ( 3 1 3 ) 5 7 7 -5 5 2 5 Applications will be accepted until the position is filled W a y n e S ta te U n iv e rs ity is a n e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity /a ffin n a tiv e a c tio n e m p lo y e r. A ll b u ild in g s , s tru c tu re s , a n d v e h ic le s a t W S U a re s m o k e -fre e . W a y n e s ta te U n iv e r s ity - P e o p le w o rk in g to g e th e r to p r o v id e q u a lity s e rv ic e . C & R L N e w s U F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 141 R E F E R E N C E / IN S T R U C T IO N L IB R A R IA N (s e a rc h e x te n d e d ) L a fa y e tte C o lle g e Lafayette College seeks a creative, energetic librarian to join its public services staff in provid­ ing reference and instruction services and in furthering the developm ent of the Library’s col­ lection of electronic resources and its techno­ logical infrastructure. RESPONSIBILITIES:Teachcourse-integrated library instruction sessions; provide reference and re­ search services; promote new electronic resources to the college community; coordinate the evaluation and selection of Web-based reference sources; organize training for library staff in the uses of new library technology and desktop applications; cross-training to provide back-up for the systems librarian. QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-accredited MLS o r equiva­ lent; knowledge of a wide range of print and electronic information resources; teaching or train­ ing experience; excellent oral and written commu­ nication skills; demonstrated facility for working with technology; expertise using the Web as an informa­ tion resource; demonstrated capacity to relate con­ structively to faculty and students and to work collegially to achieve program objectives. Preferred: Minimum oney earo f academicl ibrary referencea nd instruction experience; experience with HTML, mul­ timedia, and other teaching technologies. Lafayette College is a distinguished undergraduate institution with challenging, broad-based curricula in the liberal arts, sciences, and engineering. With endowment per student ranked among the top 2% of all U.S. colleges and universities, it offers a small college environment with large college resources. The library strongly encourages and supports pro­ fessional development, individual initiative, and inno­ vative approaches to user services. For more in fo rm a tio n a b o ut th e lib ra ry , see www.library.lafayette.edu. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and ex­ perience; excellent benefits, including college tuition support for children. Women and minorities encour­ aged to apply. Qualified individuals should send a letter of application, resume, and a list of three references to: C h a ir, L ib r a r y S e a rc h C o m m itte e c /o L ib ra ry D ir e c t o r ’s O ffic e S k illm a n L ib ra ry L a fa y e tte C o lle g e E a s to n , P A 1 8 0 4 2 Review of applications will continue until posi­ tion is filled. Lafayette C olleg e is a n e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity em ployer. L IBR A RIAN , R E F E R E N C E / P O L IT IC A L S C IE N C E C a lifo rn ia S ta te U n iv e rs ity , C hico RANK: Assistant Librarian, full-time, ten­ ure-track position available July 1‚ 1999 in the Meriam Library Reference Depart­ ment, California State University, Chico. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-ac­ credited MLS, excellent communication skills, academic training or background in appropriate subject area, and the ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing information environment. DESIRABLE: Academ ic degree in Politi­ cal Science or other relevant field; ref­ erence and /o r instruction experience in an a c a d e m ic lib ra ry e n v iro n m e n t; coursework or experience with devel­ oping guides and instructional materials using web or presentation software; and evidence of interest in professional activity and /o r contribution. STAR TIN G SALAR Y: $43,584 (ten- month option available). Responsibili­ ties include general reference services, outreach to faculty and students, library in stru ctio n , c o lle ctio n d evelopm ent, maintaining electronic subject guides in political science and related programs; and participation in professional devel­ opment activities. As a University that educates students of various ethnic and cultural back­ grounds, we value a diverse faculty and seek to create as diverse a pool of candidates as possible. Send letter of application, current vita, and the names, telephone numbers and addresses of three references to: C a ro ly n D u s e n b u ry D ir e c to r o f L ib ra ry S e r v ic e s M e r ia m L ib ra ry C S U , C h ic o C h ic o , C a 9 5 9 2 9 CLOSING DATE: A pril 1 , 1999 For detailed description see library Web page: h ttp ://w w w .c s u c h ic o .e d u . E E O /A A /A D A e m p lo ye r. http://www.csuchico.edu 14 2 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 R E F E R E N C E S E R V IC E S C O O R D IN A T O R N o rth e rn S ta te U n iv e rs ity Northern State University is seeking a Refer­ ence Services C oordinator to provide leader­ ship in continuing developm ent of the library’s instructional and outreach programs, includ­ ing bibliographic instruction, reference ser­ vices, and training. The librarian will coordi­ nate the Library’s reference and instruction programs, teach courses in the library media program, provide training for students, fac­ ulty, and staff on library software, including search strategies and techniques, and Internet training, and serve as liaison with the School of Education. T his position is one of three professional librarian positions reporting to the Director of Libraries. The Librarian will w ork closely with the other library staff, including the Electron­ ics Resources Coordinator, the Instructional T echnology Coordinator, and the Director of the NSU TV Services. The position carries faculty rank and status; a second m aster’s degree is required fo r appointm ent to a tenure- track position. EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCEREQUIREMENTS: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent required, as well as public service experience, includ­ ing com puter networks and resource and software selection and supervisory experi­ ence. Knowledge of children’s literature and curriculum m aterials desirable. Excellent oral, w ritten, and com puter com m unication skills and a dem onstrated ability to collaborate with a wide variety of people are required. Fam il­ iarity with research and evaluation proce­ dures desired. Northern State University is a C arnegie MA I, m ultipurpose regional, state-supported insti­ tution offering associate, baccalaureate, and graduate degrees. Northern State University invites letters of application accom panied by a vita, tran ­ scripts, and three letters of recom m endation. Address letters to; E rik a T a llm a n In te r im V ic e P r e s id e n t f o r A c a d e m ic A ffa ir s N o r th e r n S ta te U n iv e r s ity 1 2 0 0 S o u th J a y S t. A b e r d e e n , S D 5 7 4 0 1 - 7 1 9 8 C onsideration of applications will begin A pril 1 , 19 9 9 and will continue until the position is filled. N o rth e rn S ta te U n iv e rs ity is a n e q u a l o p p o r tu n ity in s titu tio n . S C IE N C E /E N G IN E E R IN G LIB R A R IA N W e s te rn M ic h ig a n U n iv e rs ity The individual in this position develops and de­ livers bibliographic instruction programs in the sciences and engineering using traditional and web-based tools. W orks with Libraries’ Instruc­ tional and O ff-C am pus Services Librarians. Collection Development and Liaison responsibili­ ties fo r six academic departments in the sci­ ences and engineering (most a t t he PhD level). Provides support for science-related grant seek­ ing, research, and teaching activities. Assesses and anticipates information needs and evalu­ ates effective ways of meeting these. Partici­ pates in Science Reference Desk coverage including evenings/weekends rotation. Partici­ pates in research and service activities as outlined in the AAUP, WMU contract. QUALIFICATIO NS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent. U ndergraduate degree in Science or Engineering- Minimum of tw o years academ ic library classroom instruction experi­ ence and academ ic library reference experi­ ence with science focus. W orking knowledge of w eb-based technologies and awareness of current trends and developm ents in the use of the Internet. S trongly Preferred: Advanced degree in relevant science area. Evidence of research and scholarly activity and som e ex­ perience w ith grant-seeking, research/pub­ lishing processes in sciences. S A LAR Y: M inim um sa la ry of $ 3 6 ,2 5 0 plus b e n e fits fo r th is te n u re -tra c k , fis c a l-y e a r appointm ent. TO APPLY: Send letter, vitae, and names and phone numbers of three references to: R e g in a E. B u c k n e r D ir e c to r , O p e r a tio n a l S e r v ic e s W a ld o L ib ra ry W e s te r n M ic h ig a n U n iv e r s ity K a la m a z o o , M l 4 9 0 0 8 Applications received by F e b ru a ry 28, 1999, will receive first consideration. Review will continue until the position is filled. WMU is a dynam ic and growing C arnegie Doc­ toral I University with 25 doctoral program s and enrollm ent of 26,575 students, 22% at the graduate level. Six colleges em ploy 836 faculty members. Located less than three hours from Chicago and Detroit, Kalam azoo offers rich cultural and recreational activities and is situated in the fastest growing part of the state. W M U is a n e q u a l o p p o rtu n ity /a ffirm a tiv e a c tio n e m p lo y e r a n d e n c o u ra g e s q u a lifie d w o m e n a n d m e m b e rs o f m in o r ity g r o u p s to a p p ly . C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 4 3 S P E C IA L C O L L E C T IO N S /A R C H IV E S LIB R A R IA N U n iv e rs ity o f N e b ra s k a L in c o ln Special Collections/Archival Librarian, Assistant Professor (tenure-leading), Special Collections/ Archives Department, starting May 1, 1999 (appointm ent date negotiable). RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, organize, manage, provide reference and research services, and prom ote special Collections and the University Archives at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Train staff in arrangem ent, description, and care of archival and m anuscripts Collections. Provide assistance to departm ents contributing electronic information to the online campus-wide information system (CW IS). Develop new finding aids on the W W W for the Special C ollections/Archives. Update existing web information as needed. Provide information to departm ents on records m anagement issues and on the University Archive’s mission and services. Serve on CW IS and University committees. With the departm ent chair, plan for future operations and services. Assist the departm ent chair in seeking external support for collections and services. Responsible for managing 2.5 FTE state-funded staff and various grant-funded or internship positions. REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS. Minimum of three years professional experience in an academ ic or research library. Knowledge of archival principles. M ust have excellent comm unication skills. Ability to w ork flexibly and creatively in a rapidly changing environment. Ability to interact positively and productively with library colleagues, students, faculty, and staff. Ability to work well in groups. Preferred: Experience in academ ic/research archives. Experience with USM ARC-AMC form at and knowledge of developm ents in markup languages such as SGM L/Encoded Archival Description. Academ y of Certified Am erican Archivists certification. One or more W estern or Eastern European languages. Experience with rare book and m anuscript collections. Managem ent experience. $31,500 minimum for a twelve-m onth contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Applicants should submit a letter of application and current resume that explicitly address how their education, relevant experience, and other relevant qualifications meet the duties of and qualifications for this vacancy by M arch 15, 1999 to: L a rr y K a h le A s s o c ia te D e a n o f L ib ra rie s 141 L o v e L ib ra ry U n iv e r s ity o f N e b r a s k a L in c o ln L in c o ln , N E 6 8 5 8 8 -0 4 1 0 The applicant should also submit the names, current addresses, and current telephone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable of the applicant’s qualifications. T h e U n iv e rs ity o f N e b ra s k a -L in c o ln is c o m m itte d to a p lu ra lis tic c a m p u s c o m m u n ity th ro u g h A ffirm a tiv e A c tio n a n d E q u a l O p p o rtu n ity a n d is re s p o n s iv e to th e n e e d s o f d u a l-c a re e r c o u p le s . W e a s s u re re a s o n a b le a c c o m m o d a ­ tio n u n d e r th e A m e ric a n s w ith D is a b ilitie s A c t; c o n ta c t L a rry K a h le a t (4 0 2 ) 4 7 2 -2 5 2 6 . F o r m o re in fo rm a tio n a b o u t th e U N L lib ra rie s , v is it o u r h o m e p a g e a t: h ttp ://iris .u n l.e d u . L a t e J o b L i s t i n g s IN D IA N A U N IV E R SIT Y BLO O M ING TO N L IB R A R IE S A N N O U N C E S TH E 1999-2000 THE A N DR EW W. M ELLO N FO U N D A T IO N PO STD O C TO R A L FELLO W SH IP IN A FR IC A N S T U D IE S O R SLAVIC R ESE A R C H L IB R A R IA N SH IP . P urpose an d description: In d ian a U niver­ sity Bloom ington L ibraries is pleased to announce a n academ ic-year postdoctoral fellowship program for th e tra in in g of a n A frican studies o r Slavic studies research lib rarian . T he program is supported by a g ra n t from T he A ndrew W. M ellon F oundation a n d offers one nine-m onth fellowship (non-renew able) to a recen t Ph.D . ‚ in an y field specializing in e ith e r A frican or Slavic studies, who w ishes to p u rsu e a career a s a n A frican o r Slavic lib ra ry specialist. T he program is affiliated w ith In d ia n a U niversity’s L ibrary along w ith its A frican S tu d ies P rogram an d its R u ssian an d E a s t E u ro p ean In stitu te , bo th of w hich serve a s U .S, D ep a rtm en t of E ducation, T itle VI N ational R esource C enters. U n d er th e guidance of experienced lib ra ria n s on th e Bloom ington cam pus, each fellow w ill p articip ate in a n apprenticeship, g aining know ledge o f collection developm ent a n d public services work. In addition to developing a fam iliarity w ith th e in te rn a l operations of a research library, th e fellow w ill develop skills rela ted to th e selection of lib rary resources a n d th e provision of reference services. T he fellow m ay also p articip ate in selected activities of th e academ ic program in A frican or Slavic studies; a u d it one or tw o courses a t th e School of L ib rary a n d Inform ation Science; v isit lib raries w ith significant collections in e ith e r A frican or http://iris.unl.edu 1 4 4 / C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 EN G LISH & A M E R IC A N L IT E R A T U R E R E F E R E N C E -B IB L IO G R A P H E R D a rtm o u th C o lle g e L ib ra ry H a n o v e r, N e w H a m p s h ire The Dartmouth College Library seeks a dynam ic R eference-Bibliographer f o r the Baker Hum anities & Social Sciences Library with subject expertise in English and Am erican literature RESPONSIBILITIES: ReportingtotheHumanities&Social Sciences Librarian, works as a member of an information services team providing general and specialized reference services in an innovative and technically sophisticated environment utilizing the Dartmouth Online Catalog, the campus-wide information system (DCIS), Innovacq systems, RLIN, and OCLC. Services provided include humanities & social sciences reference, including government documents, to all segments o f the Dartmouth community: bibliographic instruction and user education; assisting users with an extensive collection of electronic information resources; consultation with faculty to determine instructional and research interests; collection management and development in the areas of English and American literature; oversight of Sanborn English House Library. Q UALIFICATIONS: ALA/MLS; graduate degree in English and Am erican literature; a m inimum of two years post-M LS experience in an academ ic or special library. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collegially in small group and team environm ents; strong com m itm ent to public service and collection managem ent and development; strong reference skills and proficiency in traditional and com puter-assisted research; fam iliarity with use and application of m icrocom puters in a fully networked campus environm ent; experience working with electronic texts a plus; knowledge of the resources of English and Am erican literature. RANK AND SALARY: Rank and salary com m ensurate with experience and qualifications, with a minimum salary of $30,900 for Librarian I o r $33,300 for Librarian IL. Full benefits package including 22 vacation days; com prehensive health care; TIAA/CREF; and relocation assistance. DARTMOUTH COLLEGE INFORMATION: W orld W ide Web: http://www.dartmouth.edu APPLICATIO N: Applications received by F e b ru a ry 28 , 1 9 9 9 w ill be given first consideration; applications will be considered until the position is filled. Please send resume to: C y n th ia F .P a w l e k D ir e c to r o f U s e r S e r v ic e s 1 1 5 B a k e r L ib ra ry H a n o v e r, N H 0 3 7 5 5 D a rtm o u th C o lle g e is a n A A , E E O , M /F e m p lo y e r. M in o r ity c a n d id a te s a re e n c o u ra g e d to a p p ly . Slavic studies; or p rep are a pap e r for possible p rese n tatio n a t th e a n n u a l m eeting of th e re le v a n t are a stu d ies association. O ne fellow w ill be selected in 1999-2000 in e ith e r A frican o r Slavic studies, contingent on th e stre n g th of th e ap p lican t pool. A sim ilar fellow ship program is an ticip ated to fu n d one fellow in th e a lte rn a te field in 2000-01. Q ualifications: A recen t PhD . in a field specializing in e ith e r A frican or Slavic studies is required, along w ith w orking know ledge in one of th e v ern a cu la r languages. D em onstrated ability to w ork effectively w ith th e w ider academ ic com m unity a n d stro n g w ritte n an d o ral com m unication skills. E vidence of interd iscip lin ary course w ork is desirable as w ell a s prior experience w orking in a research lib rary or know ledge of scholarly p ublishing a n d th e booktrade. P reference w ill be given to th o se can d id ates who, e ith e r in g rad u a te school or in su b seq u en t em ploym ent have developed a clear affinity for th is a ltern ativ e career p ath . S alary an d benefits: T he fellowship for 1999 is $26,500 (nine m onths). In d ia n a U niversity offers a benefits package th a t includes m edical an d life insurance, a re tire m e n t plan , sick leave, a n d 9 holidays annually. A pplication procedure: C andidates should su b m it a le tte r describing th e ir train in g , experience, a n d in te re st, along w ith a resu m e an d th e n am es of th re e references to L ila F redenburg, In d ia n a U n iv e r s ity , L ib rary H u m an R esources Office, 1320 E a s t T en th S treet, R m C-201, Bloom ington, In d ia n a 47405-1801. Review of applications w ill begin M arch 1 5 , 1999, T he beginning d ate of th e fellow ship is flexible, b u t an ticip ated to be aro u n d S eptem ber 1 , 1999. F in al can d id ates w ill be invited to interview on th e Bloom ington cam pus in th e spring, In d ian a U niversity is a n E q u al O pportunity/A ffirm ative A ction Em ployer. LIBR A R Y D IR EC TO R , Colorado College invites applications a n d nom inations for D irector of th e C harles L earning T u tt L ibrary. T he successful can d id ate m u st u n d e rsta n d th e com plex issu es facing lib raries in th e com ing decades, providing lead ersh ip in w orking collaboratively w ith faculty, sta ff an d stu d en ts. C u rren tly aggressive in its u se of technology, th e lib ra ry m u st continue to advance th in k in g http://www.dartmouth.edu C & R L N e w s ■ F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 / 1 4 5 A S S IS T A N T S Y S TE M S LIBRARIAN U n iv e rs ity o f N e b ra s k a -L in c o ln Assistant Professor (tenure-leading). Automated Systems Department, starting May 1, 1999 (appoint­ ment date negotiable). RESPONSIBILITIES: Include providing technical support and training fors taff use of computer applications in an academic environment; providing staff training for library-supported applications including MS Office, MD Windows operating systems, and telnet and web clients with emphasis on the development/purchase of self-paced training materials; providing advanced training and first line support for library applications and software; developing and/or assisting with the development of computer programs that support library applications or deliver services over the Web; and working with groups outside of the Automated Systems Office to explore and assess new technology by providing training and consultation. REQUIRED: ALA-accredited MLS Flexibility and ability to work independently in a rapidly changing environment and in cooperation with a variety of staff with differing levels of technical expertise. Ability to work well in groups. Ability to interact positively and productively with library colleagues, students, faculty, and staff. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Excellent analytic, problem-resolution, and troubleshooting skills. Desire to work in a technologically challenging environment. PREFERRED: Systems experience in an academic library. Experience o r training in Unix and/or NT and/or Perl programming language. Experience conducting training programs. $29,000 minimum for a 12-month contract. Salary may be higher depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant. Applicants should submit a letter of application and current resume that explicitly address how their education, relevant experience, and other relevant qualifications meet the duties of and qualifications for this vacancy by March 15, 1999 to: L a rry K a h le A s s o c ia te D e a n o f L ib ra rie s 141 L o v e L ib ra ry U n iv e rs ity o f N e b r a s k a -L in c o ln L in c o ln , N E 6 8 5 8 8 -0 4 1 0 The applicant should also submit the names, current addresses, and current telephone numbers of three references who are knowledgeable of the applicant’s qualifications. For more information about the UNL libraries, visit our homepage at http://iris.unl.edu. T h e U n iv e rs ity o f N e b ra s k a -L in c o ln is c o m m itte d to a p lu ra lis tic c a m p u s c o m m u n ity th ro u g h A ffirm a tiv e A c tio n a n d E q u a l O p p o rtu n ity a n d is re s p o n s iv e to th e n e e d s o f d u a l-c a re e r c o u p le s . W e a s s u re re a s o n a b le a c c o m m o d a ­ tio n u n d e r th e A m e ric a n s w ith D is a b ilitie s A c t; c o n ta c t L a rry K a h le a t (4 0 2 ) 4 7 2 -2 5 2 6 . about th e proper balance betw een p ap er an d electronic sources, about its relationship to th e cam pus m anagem ent of com puter technology, an d about collection developm ent. The director, who reports to th e D ean of F aculty an d College, w ill w ork closely w ith th e dean an d th e developm ent office in ta k in g a significant role in enhancing resources to achieve lib rary objectives. A n ALA-accredited M LS degree an d broad experience in lib rary operations are required. C andidates should subm it a le tte r of in terest, a vita, an d n am es an d addresses of th ree referees to th e L ibrary D irector S earch Com m ittee, The C olorad o C o lleg e, H u m an Resources Office, 14 E a st Cache la P oudre S treet, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. F or m ore inform ation, v isit our web site a t www.ColoradoCollege.edu/HR. EOE. ACQUISITIONS/SERIAL S/R EFER EN C E LIBRARIAN. (Search extended. )Responsibilities; M an­ age all m onograph, serials an d AV acquisitions; provide reference service including one evening p er week; provide lib rary instru ctio n to stu d e n ts an d faculty; p articip ate in collection developm ent; m anage m aterials budget a n d serials lists; supervise acquisitions/serials staff, catalog serials, Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS; liberal a rts background; one to two years relev an t acquisitions/serials experience in au to m ated environm ent; dem onstrated reference an d teaching skills; cataloging experience w ith OCLC AACR2 LCSH an d USMARC form ats; know ledge of n atio n al an d foreign publishing. S alary is dependent upon qualifications an d experience. S end le tte r of application, resum e, a n d th e nam es and telephone num bers of th re e confidential references to: T hom as Iverson, Provost, C en tra l C ollege, 812 U niversity S treet, P ella, IA 50219. Review of applications begins im m ediately; expected s ta rt d ate Ju n e 1,1999, or sooner if available. AA/EOE. A SSIST A N T LIBRARIAN, SOCIAL SCIE N CE TEAM. The U niversity of A rizona L ibrary seeks professionals to jo in its te am based, innovative, flexible, user-oriented organization. T he lib rary is com m itted to continuous learning, increasing client self-sufficiency, fostering diversity in th e cam pus http://iris.unl.edu http://www.ColoradoCollege.edu/HR 1 4 6 / C & R L N e w s u F e b r u a r y 1 9 9 9 D E V E L O P M E N T A N D G R A N T S O F F IC E R C a lifo rn ia S ta te U n iv e rs ity , F re s n o C alifornia State University, Fresno, seeks a D evelopm ent and G rants O fficer fo r the H enry Madden Library. T his full-tim e position in the Adm inistrative O ffice of the Madden Library is responsible for all fund raising activities and the d evelopm ent o f giant funding for the Library. The incum bent reports directly to the Dean of Library Services. California State University, Fresno is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University system. The current enrollment is approximately 18,000 students. The campus, which has been designated as an arboretum, is spread over 1,400 acres Metropolitan Fresno is located on the western edge of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range within easy driving distance of Yosemite, Kings Canyon, and Sequoia National Parks, San Francisco, Los Angeles, and the Monterey Peninsula. RESPONSIBILITIES: Include planning and coordination of all gift and fund raising activities, including planned giving, Annual Fund Drive, Library Friends, and special events; prospect cultivation and solicitation; donor acknowledgment and recognition; identification of potential sources of grant funding; development and administration of grant proposals; coordination of post-award activities with outside agencies and the. University’s Foundation Office; press releases and publicity for all development activities. Some travel and occasional evening and weekend work will be required. Q U A L IF IC A T IO N S R EQ U IR E D ; B a ch e lo r’s d e gree (M a ste r’s d e g re e is p re fe rre d ); th re e ye a rs of e xp e rie n ce in in c re a s in g ly resp o n sib le fund raising a c tiv itie s o r in th e s u cce ssfu l d e ve lo pm e n t o f m ajor p ro p o sa ls fo r gra n t fu n ding ; e x c e lle n t oral and w ritten c o m m u n ica tio n s kills; e x ce lle n t o rg a n iz a tio n a l and in te rp e rso na l s kills; a b ility to w o rk in d e p e n d e n tly and c re a tiv e ly w ithin e sta b lish e d g u id e lin es; fle x ib ility to deal w ith c h a n ging p rio ritie s . PREFERRED: Development or grant writing experience in a college or university environment; knowledge of a university library’s operation and mission. PROPOSED APPOINTMENT: July 1 , 1999, in a management or faculty position, depending on academic qualifications. SALARY/BENEFITS: Salary: $46,764 or higher, commensurate with qualifications and experience. DEADLINE: To ensure full consideration, Submit a letter of application and resume with names, addresses, phone numbers, and E-mail addresses of three references by March 1 2 , 1999 to: M ic h a e l G o r m a n , D e a n o f L ib r a r y S e r v ic e s H e n r y M a d d e n L ib r a r y 5 2 0 0 N . B a rto n A v e n u e M /S M L 3 4 C a lifo r n ia S ta t e U n iv e r s ity , F re s n o F r e s n o C A 9 3 7 4 0 -8 0 1 4 . C a lifo rn ia S ta te U n iv e rs ity F re s n o is a n E 0 /A A e m p lo y e r. environm ent, a n d fu rth e rin g its ow n cu ltu ra l tran sm issio n , educational, an d p reserv atio n roles. A pplicants a re sought for th e following position: A ssista n t L ib rarian , Social Science T eam . Successful can d id ate w ill h av e responsibilities in education, connection developm ent, needs assessm en t, inform a­ tio n resources developm ent, know ledge m an ag em en t, reference desk (including evening a n d w eekend rotation), a n d advanced reference assistan ce by appointm ent. R equired: A LA -accredited m a ste r’s degree. E xcellent com m unication skills a n d th e ability to in te ra c t effectively w ith clients a n d colleagues. T he ability to ta k e in itiativ e a n d to respond quickly to changing environm ents a n d custom er needs. L ead ersh ip skills o r stro n g p o ten tial for developing lead ersh ip skills. E xperience w ith o r stro n g in te re st in le arn in g to w ork w ith au to m ated resources. E xperience w ith o r stro n g in te re s t in le arn in g in stru ctio n al techniques an d technologies. A stro n g com m itm ent to a client-centered organization an d th e goal o f u se r self-sufficiency. A bility to w ork a n d serve a diverse population. D esire to w ork in a team - b ased environm ent. P referred: A n u n d e rg ra d u a te degree or a broad academ ic background in th e social sciences, o r know ledge o f th e lib ra ry n eeds of stu d e n ts a n d scholars in th e social sciences a n d read in g know ledge o f a m odem E u ro p ean language. S alary for all positions is $34,921 - $43,615, DOE. To apply, send le tte r o f in te re s t a c u rre n t resum e, an d n am es, ad d resses a n d phone n u m b ers of th re e professional references to: M a rtin a Jo h a n sen , T h e U n iv e r s ity o f A riz o n a L ibrary, 1510 E . U niversity, Rm . 327, P.O . Box 210055, T ucson, A rizo n a 85721-0055; E m ail: g h en d ric @ b ird .lib rary .a rizo n a.ed u or johansen@ bird.libraiy.arizona.edu. A pplication review begins on F eb ru a ry 1 5 , 1999, a n d w ill continue u n til positions a re filled. C om plete position descriptions w ill be se n t upo n receip t of le tte r of in te re st. T he U n iv ersity of A rizona is a n eeo/aa em ployer - m/w/d/v. mailto:ghendric@bird.library.arizona.edu mailto:johansen@bird.libraiy.arizona.edu Structure Bookmarks C&RL News • February 1999 / 121 Career opportunities from across the country Deadlines: Orders for regular classified advertisements must reach the ACRL office on or before the second of the month preceding publication of the issue (e.g., September 2 for the October issue). Should this date fall on a weekend or holiday, ads will be accepted on the next business day. Late job listings will be accepted on a space-available basis after the second of the month.Rates: Classified advertisements are $8.75 per line for institutions that are ACRL members, $10.75 for others. Late job notices discriminatory references. Applicants should be aware that the terms faculty rank and status vary in meaning among institutions.Internet: C&RL News classified ads are accessible on the world Wide Web at http://www.ala.org/acrl/c&rlnew2.html. Ads will be placed approximately 2-3 weeks before the printed edition of C&RL News is published.Contact: Jack Helbig, Classified Advertising Manager, C&RL News Classified Advertising Department, ACRL, American Library Association, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611 -279 ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE LIBRARIAN(search reopened with expanded salary range)The University of California, IrvineThe University of California, Irvine Libraries seek applications for the position of Engineering and Computer Science Librarian. The incumbent shares responsibility for general reference and research services; serves as bibliographer responsible for developing and managing the collections in Engineering and Computer Science; serves as liaison with appropriate faculty; participates as a m 122 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 Director of LibURGSB-JGC•OA•L•LE••G•Erary Services James G. Lindell Family Library Augsburg Coliege • Minneapolis, MNAugsburg College seeks a dynamic and innovative person to lead the development of library services into the next century. To start summer, 1999.Responsibilities: The successful candidate in this 12-month administrative position will provide organizational leadership in the development and delivery of library services, including the following: coordinate and supervise librarians and library st dure: Completed applications must include a resume; a letter of application that addresses the following: your archival experience or specific coursework, the relevance of your background to the expectations of this position, your familiarity with technologies that enhance the delivery of library services; and the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three current professional references. Completed applica­tions must be postmarked on or before March 19, 1999 and sent to: Liz Benson J The university library is well known for its outstanding faculty, its collections and staff, its interest in experimentation and change, and its planning fort he future. The campus has an extensive computer-based communications network, including NOTIS and electronic mail capability. Weekend and evening hours required. Minimum qualifications: Master’s degree in Library Science from a program accredited by the American Library Association; two years of professional library experience or equivalent profession C&RL News ■ February 1999 / 123 faculty status; twelve-month appointment; 24 days vacation; twelve days annual sick leave with additional disability benefits; eleven paid holidays; medical insurance (contribution based on annual salary; coverage for dependents may be purchased); two dental plans available; life insurance paid for by the state; participation in one of the retirement options of the Illinois State Universities Retirement System compulsory (8% of salary is withheld and is tax exempt until withdrawal); no Social Security cover Libraries. This position will assist the Dean in the overall management of the IUP libraries, including formulation and implementation of policy related to personnel, budget, and reports. Central to this position is the ability top rovide leadership for andf oster development of library information technology as it relates to library personnel, the university community, and state-system and otherc ooperative initiatives. Required: ALA-accredited MLS; second master’s or doctorate; five years of administrativ ConnecticutDelawareIllinoisIndianaIowaLouisianaMaineMassachusettsNew JerseyNew YorkNorth CarolinaOhioPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTexasVermontWest VirginiaWisconsin $31,273$22,500+$27,400#varies*$24,533$22,000varies*$27,554*$33,188varies*$24,367+$25,198+$26,400$29,800varies*$22,000$28,000$26,464$22,000$25,830 *Rather than establish one statewide salary minimum, some state associations have adopted a formula based on such variables as comparable salaries for public school teachers in each community or the grade level of a professional librarian post. In these cases, you may wish to contact the state association for minimum salary information.+Salary minimums for public librarians only.#Option for local formula. 124 / C&RL News • February 1999 Professional VacancyAssociate Librarian for Technical Services and Collections, Tozzer LibraryReporting to the Librarian of the Tozzer Library, this individual is responsible for the management of technical services and collection development at Tozzer Library. Coordinates all technical services functions, including acquisitions, cataloging, binding, and conservation; serves as the primary selector of anthropology materials in numerous formats and languages; and assists the Librarian in the overall manageme strated ability to meet the university’s requirements for promotion and tenure appointment. Preference will be given to applicants with reference work experience in an academic library and education or coursework in business-related areas. Salary and Benefits: $27,000 plus excellent ben­efits package, including TIAA/CREF retirement as well as vacation and sick leave. The position is twelve month faculty rank (tenure track). Utah State University is a land-grant institution serving a student population of 20 CATALOGING LIBRARIAN. Auburn University Montgomery seeks a qualified individual to fill a tenure-track position as a cataloger. Qualifica­tions: Requires an ALA-accredited MLS.; knowledge of bibliographic utilities such as OCLC and current cataloging rules; knowledge of LC classification schedules and subject headings; familiarity with automated cataloging systems; reading knowledge of French, German, or Spanish; good communication, interpersonal, organizational, and written skills. Preferred: Collection de C&RL News ■ February 1999 / 125 ACQUISITIONS LIBRARIANCalifornia Institute of Technology Millikan LibraryThe Caltech Library System seeks a highly motivated librarian to manage serials and electronic materials acquisitions in an innovative and collaborative work environment.Reporting to the Head of Technical Processing Services, the Acquisitions Librarian is responsible for coordinating and monitoring expenditure of serials funds; maintaining business relationships with vendors; performing project management (e.g. serials cancellations, t CHEMISTRY REFERENCE/COLLECTION DEVELOPMENT LI­BRARIAN. Physical Sciences Library, Cornell University Library. The Cornell University Library, an active participant in teaching and research in the university, holds a distinctive collection of over six million volumes in its 19 libraries. The library is well known for the quality of its overall collection and for its pioneering work in preservation and digital library research and development. The Physical Sciences Library, an integral part of the Cornell Uni pages and instructional guides; work collaboratively to develop and coor­dinate collections and services, including electronic resources, in as­signed subjects; cultivate and maintain strong working relationships with faculty, including an understanding of the research and teaching programs in assigned areas; develop and deliver instructional services in chemistry. Will also share in providing reference desk service (10-15 hours/week), instruction, ILL bibliographic verification, and database searches. Qual 126 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 COLLEGE LIBRARIANSkidmore College, a highly selective liberal arts college in historic Saratoga Springs, New York, invites nominations and applications for College Librarian.Skidmore College is seeking an energetic and creative leader who possesses a clear vision of the library's central role in supporting the teaching, learning, and research activities of students and faculty at a liberal arts college. The successful candidate will have an understanding of the library of the future that will integrate tech skills; a strong commitment to public service; good database/Internet skills; and ability to work effectively with colleagues, students, faculty and staff. Closing date: February 28, 1999, but applications will be accepted until position is filled. Apply to: Susan Markowitz, Director, Library Human Resources, 201 Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-5301. Please send cover letter, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of three references. Cornell University is an affirmative acti sources Librarian will work closely with the Coordinator of Instructional Services, the Collection Development Librarian, the Web Editorial Board, and members of other library departments to evaluate, develop, and imple­ment the library’s present and future electronic resources and services. This newly created position will report to the Head of the Systems Depart­ment. The Electronic Resources Librarian will manage the development of a plan for the library’s Web site and its associated resources; assist in C&RL News ■ February 1999 / 127 THREE LIBRARY FACULTY POSITIONS AVAILABLESouth Dakota State University, Hilton M. Briggs LibraryStaff promotional opportunities and new funding make it possible for Hilton M. Briggs Library to recruit three library faculty positions.All three positions report to the Head of Reference and Interlibrary Loan. Incumbents provide general and specialized reference services, including some weekend and evening duty, participate in the library/ bibliographic instruction program, fulfill book selection and faculty li 128 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 SCIENCE/MAP CATALOGERUCLA LibraryUnder the general direction of the Head of the SEL Cataloging Division, catalogs and classifies monographs, serials, and other materials in English and other Roman alphabet languages for SEL collections. Also catalogs and classifies maps for MGI and SEL collections. The monographs, serials, and other materials are in the subject areas of physical sciences, mathematics, and engineering, and the maps are in all subject areas. Cataloging is done using AACR2 as interpreted by th Twelve-month tenure-track faculty position with appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. Minimum salary: $35,000. Professional achievement, service, and research/creative activity are required fort enure and promo­tion. Screening will begin March 1‚ 1999. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Send an application or nomination letter summa­rizing qualifications, a curriculum vitae, copies of all transcripts, and three current letters of reference to: Search Committee, Electronic upon credentials and experience, with a minimum salary of $32,400 for Assistant Professor and $37,800for Associate Professor. Excellentfringe benefits program. More information is available at http://www.siue.edu. Qualifications: ALA-accredited MLS degree with a specialized degree, or coursework in an education-related discipline desirable. Four years expe­rience in an academic or research library. Knowledge of library reference tools. Strong communication, teamwork, organizational, interpersonal, and publi C&RL News ■ February 1999 / 129 PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN / COORDINATOR OF REFERENCE SERVICES HARVARD-YENCHING LIBRARYDescription of Unit: The Harvard-Yenching library is administratively part of the Harvard College Library in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, Harvard University. The Library holds more than 900,000 volumes, 72,000 pieces of microform, and receives close to 6,000 current serial titles, forming the largest East Asian collection among academic libraries outside of Asia. The library supports the teaching and research programs 130 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OFLIBRARY ANDINFORMATION SERVICES/CHIEF INFORMATIONOFFICERLuther CollegeLuther College invites applications and nomina­tions for the position of Executive Director of Library and Information Services (LIS)/Chief In­formation Officer. Reporting to the President, the Executive Director provides college-wide inno­vative leadership and management for academic and administrative computing and the library. Duties include directing the work of the faculty and staff in LIS; Strategic planning for ASSISTANT ENGINEERING LIBRARIANUniversity of Pennsylvania LibraryThe Penn Library is re-opening its previously advertised search for an Assistant Engineer­ing Librarian. We are seeking a creative and talented librarian to join a dynamic team of librarians developing science and engineering collections and services for Penn's networked environment.The individual in this position will: Assist the Engineering Librarian in meeting the informa­tion needs of the School and in the administra­tion of the Library; s C&RL News ■ February 1999 / 131 ELECTRONIC ACCESS/SERIALS LIBRARIANLafayette CollegeLafayette College seeks a creative, energetic librarian to provide enhanced access to serials (electronic and print) and networked information.RESPONSIBILITIES: Evaluate potential electronic subscriptions, including licenses and technical specifications. Catalog serials and all serial and non-serial electronic resources. Manage the Serials Department, including ordering and renewal of subscriptions, receiving, binding, and database maintenance. Act as cont industries in Wichita and of the National Institute for Aviation Research on the WSU campus. Additional responsibilities include collection develop­ment as well as general and upper level library instruction in engineering and the physical sciences; developing instruction materials in print and electronic formats; community outreach; proposing innovative reference services; and home page design. Serves as member of the sciences division. Participates in department, library, and university activities. Re­qui library home page at: www.library.cup.edu. Compensation: Salary is com­mensurate with education and experience. The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education salary scale applies and includes excellent fringe benefits. Essential work functions: Work under the direction of the Dean of Library Services and Public Services Librarian. Primary responsibility of this position is to manage the library’s government documents collections (United States and Pennsylvania). Develop, plan, and implement the use of M 132 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 HEAD OF MGI PUBLIC SERVICES/INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTS LIBRARIANUCLA LibraryUnder the general direction of the MGI Department Head, the Head of MGI Public Services/ International Documents Librarian provides forward-looking leadership to coordinate and promote MGI reference services and user education. Responsible for strategic planning for, and develop­ment of, MGI public services goals, policies, and procedures. Schedules MGI reference services and library instruction. Coordinates reference staff training. M C&RL News ■ February 1999 / 133 THREE DEPARTMENT HEADSLaurence McKinley Gould Library Carleton CollegeNominations and Applications InvitedThe Carleton College Library is poised to become a vibrant center of the intellectual and cultural life of the campus, and is being positioned to assume a significant educational role in a college community committed to excellence in learning and teaching. To this end, we seek three talented and energetic department heads to join our highly experienced staff in developing an imaginative, student-centere application materials should be sent to: Professor Marsha L. Nolf ‚ Chair, Library Search Committee, Louis L. Manderino Library, California Uni­versity of Pennsylvania, 250 University Avenue, California, PA 15419- 1394; (724) 938-4048; e-mail: nolf@cup.edu. California University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women, minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.HEAD, ACQUISITIONS DEPARTMENT. Responsibilities: The Head, Acquisitions manages the op leadership potential. Potential for planning and implementing system upgrades. Some experience with monographic and serial information in all formats; approval plans; budget, contract, and license management; MARC formats or the purchase of books with cataloging records. Desired: Knowledge of one Western European language. Salary: Commensurate with education and experience. Minimums: Assistant Librarian $30,000; Senior Assistant Librarian $34,000; Associate Librarian $40,000. Apply to: Christine M. Travis, 134 / C&RL News • February 1999 (Continued from previous page)reference and instruction. Excellent teaching skills and broad familiarity with reference resources and trends and issues in academic information services.HEAD OFT ECHNICAL SERVICESLeadership in planning, organizing, and directing technical services operations, including acquisi­tions, cataloging, database maintenance, serials control, binding, and government documents processing. Supervises staff in cataloging and acquisitions units, conducts workflow anlayses, provides leader preparation of grants and the acquisition of manuscript collections; and may supervise student employees. This position is governed by the Univer­sity of Oklahoma’s policies for research or creative achievement and professional service as outlined in the faculty handbook. Qualifications: Required: MLS from an ALA-accredited library school; knowledge of the theory and practice of all aspects of archives administration/manuscript curatorship; a minimum of one year professional experience in an archives or man Employment: Librarians have faculty status, privileges responsibilities, rank of assistant professor or above, and are eligible for tenure. Applica­tion: Send letter of application with resume, a list of publications, and the names of three references including current supervisor to: Donald C. Hudson, Assistant to the Dean for Administrative Services, University Libraries, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK 73019; (405)325-2611. Oklahoma University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We enc C&RL News • February 1999 / 135 SYSTEMS LIBRARIAN(Search #99A82)The University of Connecticut LibrariesReporting to the head of information technology services, this position administers the libraries’ integrated library system.DUTIES INCLUDE: Responsibility for system administration, project management duties, and ongoing system maintenance for the current library management system and its successor system; participating in the evaluation, recommendation and implementation of a new integrated library system in 1999; and investigating and REFERENCE LIBRARIAN. Montana State University-Billings, Billings, Montana. Montana State University-Billings is a comprehensive state university located in south central Montana. It is the third largest of six units of the Montana University System, with a student enrollment of approxi­mately 4,000. The Montana State University-Billings Library is seeking a Reference Librarian for an active, service-oriented unit of the MSU Librar­ies. The MSU Libraries share an integrated library system and other resources to be a flexible team player, and excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Additional desired qualifications include: working knowledge of computer-based resources and experience in supporting PC or Mac microcomputer hardware and software products, and/or cataloging expertise. This is a nine-month, tenure-track faculty position; appointment will be at the Instructor/Assistant Professor/Associate Professor level depending upon qualifications and experience, minimum from $28,000f or ni 136 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 THREE POSITIONS AVAILABLEThe Art Institute of ChicagoThe Ryerson and Burnham Libraries are the research collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, serving 23,000 readers/year with 240,000 titles and a FTE staff of 30, using INNOPAC/RLIN. The Libraries have three professional openings. All positions require knowledge of art history and research methodology (advanced degree strongly preferred); appropriate foreign languages; experience with electronic resources in the field of art, art history. Must have AL library liaison to one or more academic departments, participates in reference service, including night and weekend rotation, offers bibliographic instruction, shares responsibility for collection de­velopment. Required: MLS from ALA-accredited program. Previ­ous experience in serials processing and cataloging utilizing OCLC or similar bibliographic utility. Supervisory experience. Familiarity with AACR2r, LCSH, LC classification, MARC for­mats, automated serials module. Ability to work effectively and cong of three references should be sent to: Longwood College, Human Resources, 201 High Street, Farmville, VA 23909; Fax: (804) 395-2635. Review of applications will begin February 20, 1999 and continue until position is filled. EOE/AA.SOCIAL SCIENCES/GOVERNMENT DOCUMENTS LIBRARIAN.Responsibilities: The Social Science/Government Documents Librarian provides general reference service with specialization in the social sci­ences; assists faculty and students with electronic databases and the Internet; shares biblio C&RL News • February 1999 / 137 CURATOR/CATALOGUER OF THE ARNE NIXON CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF CHILDREN’S LITERATURECalifornia State University, FresnoThe Henry Madden Library at California State University, Fresno, which houses a very fine collection of children’s literature (over 25,000 volumes) donated by Professor Arne Nixon, seeks a curator/cataloguer for the collection. This position reports directly to the Dean of Library Services.California State University, Fresno is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University system. communication skills; commitment to public service in an academic envi­ronment. Salary and benefits: This is a twelve-month, tenure-track, faculty position and will be filled at the Senior Assistant Librarian level. Excellent benefits. Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Letters of application, including the names of at least three references, should be forwarded to: Larry Mills, Director of Hum and efficiency of operations. Lead discussions about new automated initia­tives for technical services functions. Serve as the primary serials cata- loger and maintain serials holdings information. Qualifications: Re­quired: MLS degree from an ALA-accredited program. Three or more years progressively responsible cataloging experience using OCLC and an OPAC. Knowledge of and experience with AACR2, LCSH, and MARC formats. Demonstrated supervisory skills. Preferred: Serials cataloging experience, including MAR 138 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 TWO TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS PUBLIC SERVICES LIBRARIAN TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIANSeton Hall University Libraries South Orange, NJ 07079-2671‘To form students as servant leaders in a global society.”Seton Hall University Libraries seeks to fill two new positions. Walsh Library, opened in August 1994, is a state-of-the-art facility housing nearly one million volumes in support of the teaching and research of the Seton Hall community.Requirements include an ALA-accredited MLS and an additional advanced C&RL News ■ February 1999 /139 ReferenceLibrarian, HumanitiesThe University of Missouri-Columbia (MU) Libraries is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Humanities Reference Librarian. Principal responsibilities include providing reference, library instruction, online searching and collection development for the history, religious studies, philosophy and anthropology collections in coordination with the Reference Department policies and procedures. Specifically the person in this position will assist users in a variety of comp 140 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING LIBRARYLibrarian I/ll Wayne State University Library SystemWayne State University is one of the nation’s leading urban research universities. It is a Carnegie Research University I with $86.3 million in research funding in fiscal year 1996. There are currently 18,200 undergraduates and 12,985 graduates enrolled in university classes. The university’s campus is attractive, safe, and conveniently located in the Detroit Cultural Center. The Library System is ranked among the top fifty r C&RL News U February 1999 / 141 REFERENCE/ INSTRUCTION LIBRARIAN(search extended)Lafayette CollegeLafayette College seeks a creative, energetic librarian to join its public services staff in provid­ing reference and instruction services and in furthering the development of the Library’s col­lection of electronic resources and its techno­logical infrastructure.RESPONSIBILITIES:Teachcourse-integrated library instruction sessions; provide reference and re­search services; promote new electronic resources to the college community; coordinate LIBRARIAN, REFERENCE/ POLITICAL SCIENCECalifornia State University, ChicoRANK: Assistant Librarian, full-time, ten­ure-track position available July 1‚ 1999 in the Meriam Library Reference Depart­ment, California State University, Chico.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: ALA-ac­credited MLS, excellent communication skills, academic training or background in appropriate subject area, and the ability to work effectively in a rapidly changing information environment.DESIRABLE: Academic degree in Politi­cal Science or oth 142 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 REFERENCE SERVICES COORDINATORNorthern State UniversityNorthern State University is seeking a Refer­ence Services Coordinator to provide leader­ship in continuing development of the library’s instructional and outreach programs, includ­ing bibliographic instruction, reference ser­vices, and training. The librarian will coordi­nate the Library’s reference and instruction programs, teach courses in the library media program, provide training for students, fac­ulty, and staff on library software, including sea SCIENCE/ENGINEERINGLIBRARIANWestern Michigan UniversityThe individual in this position develops and de­livers bibliographic instruction programs in the sciences and engineering using traditional and web-based tools. Works with Libraries’ Instruc­tional and Off-Campus Services Librarians. Collection Development and Liaison responsibili­ties for six academic departments in the sci­ences and engineering (most att he PhD level). Provides support for science-related grant seek­ing, research, and teaching activit C&RL News ■ February 1999 / 143 SPECIAL COLLECTIONS/ARCHIVES LIBRARIANUniversity of Nebraska LincolnSpecial Collections/Archival Librarian, Assistant Professor (tenure-leading), Special Collections/ Archives Department, starting May 1, 1999 (appointment date negotiable).RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, organize, manage, provide reference and research services, and promote special Collections and the University Archives at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Train staff in arrangement, description, and care of archival and manuscripts Collection Late Job ListingsINDIANA UNIVERSITY BLOOMINGTON LIBRARIES ANNOUNCES THE 1999-2000 THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP IN AFRICAN STUDIES OR SLAVIC RESEARCH LIBRARIANSHIP. Purpose and description: Indiana Univer­sity Bloomington Libraries is pleased to announce an academic-year postdoctoral fellowship program for the training of an African studies or Slavic studies research librarian. The program is supported by a grant from The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and offers one nine-month fellow 144 / C&RL News ■ February 1999 ENGLISH & AMERICAN LITERATURE REFERENCE-BIBLIOGRAPHERDartmouth College Library Hanover, New HampshireThe Dartmouth College Library seeks a dynamic Reference-Bibliographer for the Baker Humanities & Social Sciences Library with subject expertise in English and American literatureRESPONSIBILITIES: ReportingtotheHumanities&Social Sciences Librarian, works as a member of an information services team providing general and specialized reference services in an innovative and technically sophisticated environment u C&RL News ■ February 1999 / 145 ASSISTANT SYSTEMS LIBRARIANUniversity of Nebraska-LincolnAssistant Professor (tenure-leading). Automated Systems Department, starting May 1, 1999 (appoint­ment date negotiable).RESPONSIBILITIES: Include providing technical support and training fors taff use of computer applications in an academic environment; providing staff training for library-supported applications including MS Office, MD Windows operating systems, and telnet and web clients with emphasis on the development/purchase of self-paced trainin 146 / C&RL News u February 1999 DEVELOPMENT AND GRANTS OFFICERCalifornia State University, FresnoCalifornia State University, Fresno, seeks a Development and Grants Officer for the Henry Madden Library. This full-time position in the Administrative Office of the Madden Library is responsible for all fund raising activities and the development of giant funding for the Library. The incumbent reports directly to the Dean of Library Services.California State University, Fresno is one of the 22 campuses of the California State University syste