Positions Available

Abstract

The following available positions have been drawn to the attention of the editor. African Area Specialist, Library of Congress. The Reference Department, General Reference and Bibliography Division, wishes an area specialist, GS-13, to assist in the planning and direction of the African section, which provides bibliographies of African materials, identifies gaps in Library of Congress holdings, stimulates cooperative efforts for acquisitions of Africana, and develops specialized reference service in African studies. A specialized knowledge of African research is required, with the completion of two years of postgraduate study, and a minimum of three years' experience in academic research, including field studies, diversified sufficiently to assure broad competence in the field. Competence in African linguistics and knowledge of French is desirable. Inquiries to the Employment Section, Personnel Office, Library of Congress, Washington 25, D.C. Centre of West African Studies, University of Birmingham. Three appointments at the level of lecturer or senior lecturer are anticipated at the newly established Centre. Applications from candidates in the areas of archaeology, economics, geography, history, political science, sociology and social anthropology have been invited. Notice of these appointments reached this Bulletin very late and some appointments may have been made. Inquiries to the Registrar, University of Birmingham, Birmingham 15, England.