CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY
                  TECHNICAL SERVICES LIBRARIAN POSITION

Christopher Newport University, a state institution of 4,500 students
located in Virginia's Tidewater area, invites applications for Technical
Services Librarian.  The Captain John Smith Library houses over 340,000
volumes and is an active member of the Virtual Library of Virginia, a
consortium of academic libraries providing a growing collection of
bibliographic and full-text databases.  All librarians participate in
reference services, library instruction, and faculty liaison activities.
Librarians may teach a one-credit  course in research skills or Internet
resources, and must be willing to work occasional weekends.  Librarians
have faculty rank and status, and must meet University requirements for
tenure and promotion, including research, publication and service.
Excellent benefits package is available.  The library's web page may be
viewed at http://www.cnu.edu/library/libhome.html

Technical Services Librarian
Responsible for the coordination and supervision of the cataloging,
acquisitions, and serials functions of the library.  Participates in the
development of library goals, policies, and procedures; coordinates the
work-flow of the department and oversees its daily operation.  Responsible
for original and complex copy cataloging of monographs, serials
publications, audiovisuals and electronic resources.  Responsible for the
maintenance of the on-line catalog.  Responsible for collection
development and evaluation, and the purchase and processing of all library
materials.  Supervises one librarian, five support staff and several
student assistants.  The position reports to the University Librarian.
Salary range is low to mid 30's.

Required:
ALA accredited MLS; progressively responsible experience in cataloging;
supervisory experience as a department head; knowledge of cataloging
procedures and resources, including AACR2, LCSH, OCLC and MARC formats;
experience with automated library systems; excellent interpersonal and
communication skills; planning, organizational and analytical abilities.

Preferred:
Second master's degree; experience in library acquisitions and collection
development and evaluation; knowledge of serials functions in academic
libraries; experience in reference and bibliographic instruction;
experience with the VTLS system; experience in authority control;
experience in cataloging a variety of formats including scores and media
material; reading knowledge of a second language.

To apply: send a letter of application addressing your qualifications,
resume, and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least three
professional references to: Human Resources, Technical Services Librarian
Search Committee, Christopher Newport University, 50 Shoe Lane, Newport
News, Virginia  23606-2998.  Complete applications must be received by
December 12, 1997.  Applications received after this time will be
considered only if needed. CNU hires only U.S. citizens and aliens
lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.  Women, minorities, and
individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  An EEO/AA
EMPLOYER