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Date:         Thu, 21 Jan 1993 11:42:39 EDT
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Subject:      LIBRES 3.1 Announcements

LIBRES 3.1 Announcements

LIBRES:  Library and Information Science Research
(ISSN:  1058-6768 published monthly)
January 19, 1993

Table of Contents

1.  Faculty Position Announcements (29 lines)
2.  Computer Network Postdoc Position (24 lines)

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From:         KATE MCCAIN <MCCAINKW@DUVM>
Subject:      Faculty Position Announcement
                              ORGANIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE

Drexel University's College of Information Studies seeks applicants for a full-
time tenure-track position in the broad area of the organization of knowledge.
It is anticipated that the position will be filled at the assistant or
associate level by a person with an appropriate earned or nearly earned PhD.
The candidate will have responsibility for teaching, research and development
in some combination of the following areas:
       * classification theory and knowledge representation
       * subject access systems design
       * organization of information for access and retrieval
       * bibliographic cataloging and classification
       * cognitive aspects of information-seeking behavior
       * text analysis for information retrieval

The College, which offers a BS and MS in information systems, an ALA-accredited
MS in library and information science, and a PhD, recognizes the pivotal role
that information plays in society.  Our view of information is broad, multi-
disciplinary, and practical, and we are committed to reinventing education for
information professionals. The successful candidate will participate in all
teaching programs and will be expected to lead research and development
activities in these domains. He or she will be responsible for oversight and
some teaching of graduate courses in the organization of knowledge.

Please submit a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, addresses,
and phone numbers of at least three references to Katherine W. McCain, PhD,
Co-Chair, Faculty Search Committee, College of Information Studies, Drexel
University, Philadelphia, PA 19104.  Review of applicants will begin February
15, 1993. Applications will be considered until the position is filled.

Drexel University is an equal opportunity employer.  Women and minorities are
encouraged to apply.
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2.
From: "Stevan Harnad" <harnad@Princeton.EDU>
Subject: Computer Networking Postdoc Position

POST-DOCTORAL POSITION AVAILABLE


Post-doctoral Research Associate to assist full time in the study
of the social and educational impact of computer networking in a
large urban school district.  The position requires a broad range
of methodological skills, including knowledge of questionnaire
design, interviewing techniques, and case study techniques. A strong
background in social psychology, sociology, policy studies, or
evaluation research with an emphasis on educational issues is desirable,
as is experience in working in schools or other complex organizations.
Writing skills are essential as are initiative, independence, and
the ability to work harmoniously with others. This two-year position
is available immediately, pending finalization of contract negotiations
with the funding agency, NSF. Recruiting will continue until a suitable
candidate has been found. The stipend is $25,000 per year.  Interested
candidates should send a vita and a letter summarizing their
qualifications for the position AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.  Three letters
of recommendation should also be sent as soon as possible to:
Professor Janet W. Schofield, 816 Learning Research and Development
Center, 3939 O'Hara Street, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
15260 (e-mail SCHOF@PITTVMS).
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