BINGHAMTON UNIVERSITY, STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK
                         GLENN G. BARTLE LIBRARY

Binghamton University seeks to fill a library faculty position
for the Glenn G. Bartle library. Bartle Library houses materials
in the social sciences, arts, humanities, management,
mathematics, computer science, education and human development.

               HEAD OF CATALOGING SERVICES

DESCRIPTION:  Binghamton University Libraries is seeking a
librarian to manage and lead the Unit consisting of 3.5 faculty,
4.75 professional, and 3 classified services staff.   The
operations and projects of the Unit include original and adjusted
cataloging, authorities, and government documents records
processing using OCLC, RLIN, and Marcive with a local NOTIS
system.  Working closely with the staff of the Unit, the Head
establishes goals and priorities; reviews and develops policies
and procedures;  assumes a leadership role in work flow and
project assessment, analysis, and development; promotes effective
change and innovation in an automated unit; encourages
communication and teamwork;  provides training and opportunities
for staff development.  The successful candidate works with the
other Technical Services managers as well as public service units
to deliver a high level of quality service to the Binghamton
community. Reports to the Assistant Director for Technical
Services.

QUALIFICATIONS:  Required: MLS degree from an ALA accredited
institution; demonstrated increasingly responsible managerial
experience involving all levels of staff in Technical Services in
an academic or research library; excellent planning, leadership,
communication, and interpersonal skills; direct knowledge of and
experience in cataloging including various Western European
languages, USMARC bibliographic and authority formats, LC
classification, LCSH, AACR2, and authority control in an academic
or research library; extensive experience with a major
bibliographic utility and an automated system including an online
catalog; ability to foster change and work with others in a team
environment; knowledge of current trends in cataloging,
automation, and technical services; evidence of professional
growth, service activities, and contribution to the library
profession to meet faculty criteria for promotion and tenure; a
commitment to providing a high level of support service.

Preferred: Advanced degree;  direct knowledge of and/or
experience in cataloging electronic and Web resources, experience
with system migration; experience with spreadsheets and other
software packages.

COMPENSATION: Minimum starting salary $38,000, plus excellent
fringe benefits including TIAA/CREF.  Appointment at Senior
Assistant Librarian rank.

ENVIRONMENT:  Binghamton University is nationally recognized for
its strong academic programs, distinguished faculty, and talented
students. Fifteen specialized research centers attract scholars
from around the globe to Binghamton's modern campus. One of four
university centers within the State University of New York,
Binghamton enrolls approximately 12,000 students in programs
leading to bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degrees.
Binghamton University Libraries is highly automated.  The
collections consist of approximately 1.5 million volumes. For
more information on Binghamton University, visit our web presence
at http://www.binghamton.edu

APPLICATION:  Send or fax a cover letter (no electronic
applications), current resume, and names, addresses and telephone
numbers of three references to

          Mary Ann Sincavage
          Assistant to the Director for Personnel Administration
          Binghamton University Libraries
          State University of New York
          P.O. Box 6012
          Binghamton, NY 13902-6012

          Fax 607-777-4848

For priority consideration, applications should be received by
May 25, 1997 .  Applications will be accepted until position is
filled.

Strongly committed to affirmative action.  Recruitment conducted
without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, disability,
marital status, sexual orientation or national origin.