PROGRAM: The Ohio State University Libraries, one of the nation's largest academic research library systems, has the resources and commitment to introduce and orient a recent graduate to the complexities of librarianship in a highly diverse environment. The two year residency is designed to assist a recent graduate in making a successful transition to academic research librarianship and provides the opportunity for hands-on experience in most areas of the University Libraries' operations, including the workings of both public and technical services as well as administration. The first year includes introduction/orientation to the various departments and operations, while the second year of the internship emphasizes one or more areas of special interest to the resident. Additional information about the libraries and the Diversity Program are available on the Libraries Web site.

The Ohio State University has a strong commitment to diversity and is actively seeking qualified applicants. The University Libraries' Mary P. Key Diversity Residency Program is one component of the Libraries' commitment to diversity and is intended to increase the diversity of librarians at Ohio State and to further the growth and development of junior librarians. The residency will begin no later than March, 2001.

QUALIFICATIONS: Recent master's degree from an ALA-accredited program (degree requirement must be fulfilled by December 2000).

SALARY: $32,500 per year, which includes an allowance for benefits.

ENVIRONMENT: Founded in 1870, The Ohio State University is a comprehensive, stateassisted university offering a complete environment for learning for its ca. 3,100 faculty and 48,000 students at the Columbus campus. The University Libraries system is composed of the Main Library, ten department libraries, the University Archives, five special collections, the Law Library and the Health Sciences Library on the Columbus campus; four regional campus libraries; and the libraries of the Agricultural Technical Institute and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center in Wooster. The libraries have a staff of 250 of which approximately 80 are Library Faculty. Its collection of over five million volumes makes it one of the nation's largest research libraries. The Ohio State University Libraries is a leader in library user education with a program that reaches all entering freshmen students and a developing program of courserelated instruction for upper level undergraduate and graduate students, as well as a program of online, selfpaced tutorials. It is also a leader in the development and use of libraryrelated computer technology and is a charter member of OCLC, Inc. and OhioLINK, a shared central catalog and a statewide circulation and delivery network.

APPLICATION: Position available until filled; review of applications will begin in early January. Applicants should submit resume; undergraduate and graduate transcripts; and names and addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Linda S. Gonzalez, Manager, Libraries Administrative Services, The Ohio State University Libraries, 1858 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus OH 43210. Telephone: (614) 292-5863; Fax: (614) 292-7859; email gonzalez.107@osu.edu

The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.