Date: Fri, 06 Jun 1997 08:33:49 -0600
From: Irene Herold <IRENE@WPOFF.MONM.EDU>
Subject: Position:  Monmouth College, Illinois

Bibliographic and Information Services Librarian.  Monmouth College
seeks academic librarian with broad interests and special expertise in
technical services.  Responsibilities: manages all cataloging and serials
functions for all library collections, including the federal documents
depository.  Supervises student workers in these areas.  Assures
quality of PAC database.  Participates on Information Services Team
responsible for active program of reference services and information
literacy instruction.  Some evening and week-end hours required.
Requirements: MLS from an ALA accredited program; cataloging
experience in automated environment; mastery of current cataloging
practices, including AACR2, LCSH, LC classification practices, MARC
formats, and authority control; commitment to the service and educational
roles of academic libraries; enthusiasm for reference and instruction;
self-directed with excellent communication, interpersonal, and team skills.
 Preferred: experience with serials and government documents; skill in
providing reference services; and teaching or training experience.

Hewes Library is fully automated and is rapidly incorporating new
technologies.  Staff consists of 3.2 FTE professional, 2.6 FTE support
staff, and 30 student workers.  Monmouth College is a nationally ranked,
private liberal arts college of 1,000 students located in a friendly, small
town in western Illinois.  The college is dedicated to preparing students
for responsible leadership, citizenship, and service through a
value-centered liberal arts education in a challenging yet nurturing
intellectual environment.

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until position is
filled.  Available August 1.  Minimum salary $27,500 with liberal benefits
package including TIAA/CREF.

Send letter of application, resume, and the names, addresses, and phone
numbers of three references to: Michael McNall, Director of Personnel,
700 E. Broadway, Monmouth, IL 61462-1998 (fax: 309-457-2152).
Monmouth College, an Equal Opportunity Employer, is committed to
diversity and encourages applications from women and minority
candidates.