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                        Head, Serials Department
                        University of Notre Dame

The University Libraries of Notre Dame are seeking an innovative
leader to develop and guide its new serials department.  This new
department is being created to facilitate access to serials by
combining the strengths of technical and public service staffs in
serials acquisitions, cataloging, and direct user service.  The
department head will be asked to articulate an ideal of serials
control and service and enlist others in its realization in an
environment which values initiative, expertise, and teamwork.

The successful candidate will possess a strong service
orientation, an excellent grasp of serials cataloging, current
awareness of information technologies related to serials
acquisition and control, a record of continuing professional
development, and the ability to collaborate with colleagues in
supporting the University's research, teaching, and learning.
Required qualifications include:  a graduate degree from an ALA-
accredited library school; significant experience in direct user
services and in serials librarianship; familiarity with AACR2
cataloging rules, MARC formats, serials bibliographic and
holdings standards, and OPAC serials display; familiarity with
new technologies; and supervisory experience.

The University Libraries of Notre Dame is an ARL library serving
a community of over 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students
and over 600 teaching and research faculty and with an expanding
budget due to the University's six year plan for library
improvement.  Librarians have non-tenure track faculty status.
Position offers a minimum salary of $40,000.  Search to continue
until position filled, with consideration assured to applications
received by *February 29, 1996*.  Representatives from the Search
Committee will be available at the Placement Center of the ALA
Midwinter Meeting in San Antonio, TX.  Interested applicants send
letter of application, resume, and names, with addresses and
telephone numbers, of three professional references to:

                              Sharon Veith
                     Human Resources Representative
                          University Libraries
                          221 Hesburgh Library
                          Notre Dame, IN  46556
                    (219)631-5679; fax (219)631-6772

    *Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
        Women, minorities, and disabled individuals are strongly
                          encouraged to apply.*