ALCTS Network News v6n05 (August 16, 1993) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/ann/ann-v6n05 ISSN: 1056-6694 ALCTS NETWORK NEWS An electronic publication of the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services Volume 6, Number 5 August 16, 1993 In this issue LC MARVEL: MACHINE-ASSISTED REALIZATION OF THE VIRTUAL ELECTRONIC LIBRARY 1993 ANNUAL CONFERENCE STATISTICS ALA GRAPHICS ANNOUNCES A GREAT $2 SALE!!! IFLA SATELLITE MEETING NEXT WEEK NEDCC TO HOLD MANAGING PRESERVATION WORKSHOP SERIES OOPS, OR, IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US ************************************************************************** LC MARVEL: MACHINE-ASSISTED REALIZATION OF THE VIRTUAL ELECTRONIC LIBRARY LC MARVEL is a global information system combining the vast collection of information available at and about LC with many electronic resources accessible through the Internet. Its goal is to serve the staff of LC, the U.S. Congress, and constituents throughout the world. It is available on the Internet and is built upon the Gopher software from the University of Minnesota. Since the information offered by the system will be viewed by both staff members and users outside of the Library from workstations with varying ranges of characteristics and capabilities, the format of documents on LC MARVEL will, for the most part, adhere to the "lowest common denominator" -- plain ASCII text. In some cases files will be listed that are not in ASCII format (i.e., graphic images from the Library's exhibits) which can be saved but not viewed through LC MARVEL. Soon it may be possible to view images and more richly formatted text. For access via the Internet, telnet to MARVEL.LOC.GOV and login as Marvel. This will connect you to the "generic telnet gopher client." (Initially only 10 ports for direct telnet connections will be available to outside users.) It is also possible to connect to LC MARVEL using gopher client software, or from other gopher servers, by pointing to MARVEL.LOC.GOV, port 70 (the 10-user limit does not apply to this access method). MAIN MENU The main menu of LC MARVEL consists of the following selections: 1. About LC MARVEL 2. Library of Congress: facilities, activities, and services 3. Research and reference 4. Library of Congress online systems 5. The U.S. Congress 6. Federal government information 7. Services to libraries and publishers 8. Copyright 9. Employee information 10. The global electronic library (by subject) 11. Other Internet resources. REPORTING COMMENTS AND PROBLEMS Since LC MARVEL will be "under construction" for several months, the design team is interested in hearing your comments and reports of any technical problems that may occur. Send any Internet mail messages to LCMARVEL@SEQ1.LOC.GOV. ************************************************************************* 1993 ANNUAL CONFERENCE STATISTICS Here are the figures on ALA's annual conference attendance: 12,279 participants; 4,510 exhibitors; 224 guests and press members; 152 staff workers (total 17,165). Of the 12,279 participants registered, 10,174 registered in advance and 2,105 registered on-site. Your feet could have told you that there were 1,322 booths for the 900 companies exhibiting at the Convention Center. ************************************************************************* ALA GRAPHICS ANNOUNCES A GREAT $2 SALE!!! ALA Graphics is having a "Great $2 Sale" on a wide selection of posters, bookmarks, stickers and t-shirts now through August 27! We're featuring the always popular "Posters by the Dozen" campaign specially priced at only $10.00. We choose the posters, you get the savings. You also can choose favorite character posters such as Paddington Bear and Muppet Babies, and other promotional banners for your library for just $2.00. You can even purchase matching bookmarks and stickers for most posters, all for $2.00 each. This special sale will last only until the end of August. Act now for incredible SAVINGS. With these great prices, no additional discounts can be taken. To receive a faxed or mail copy of our "Great Sale" flyer, e-mail your request to Marie Rochelle at U20754@uicvm or call 1-800-545-2433 ext. 5046. ************************************************************************* IFLA SATELLITE MEETING NEXT WEEK The second IFLA satellite meeting on Automated Systems for Access to Multilingual and Multiscript Library Materials is planned for Aug. 18-19 in Madrid, just before the 59th IFLA Council and General Conference (IFLA attendees will be taken by coach from Madrid to Barcelona on Aug. 20 for the IFLA sessions.) Speakers from Spain, North America, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Korea will discuss, among other topics, design of multilingual and multiscript catalogs, multiscript issues and graphic displays for OPACs, ISO standards, format issues for CJK scripts, cataloging rules and filing for universal character sets, automation of various scripts, automated translation of subject headings, and issues in communications. This meeting was organized by the Seccion de Servicios Bibliotecarios a Poblaciones Multilingues y Seccion de Tecnologia de la Informacion in cooperation with the Seccion de Catalogacion y Biblioteca Nacional, Madrid. ************************************************************************* NEDCC TO HOLD MANAGING PRESERVATION WORKSHOP SERIES The Northeast Document Conservation Center (NEDCC) will present a series of coordinated workshops to provide systematic training in preservation management for small to mid-sized museums, archives, and libraries with historical or primary research collections. All sessions will be held at NEDCC's Andover, Massachusetts, facility. The first workshop (9/30-10/2) covers core concepts in preservation; the second (1/6-7) is on emergency preparedness; the third (4/22-23) is on collections maintenance; the fourth (7/21-22) is on selection for preservation; and the fifth (9/29-30/94) covers preservation administration. Each participant is expected to attend all workshop sessions. Application deadline is Aug 20. The cost of the full series is $350. For additional information or to request an application contact Karen Motylewski, Northeast Document Conservation Center, (508) 470-1010. ************************************************************************* OOPS, OR, IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US As must all editors at some time in their journalistic careers, be they of hard copy or electronic bent, we apologize for two factual errors recently reported. Mrs. Glasby has not retired from the Library of Congress. The ALCTS Board resolution as reported in AN2 v.6_no3 refers to her service on the Committee to Study Serials Cataloging, from which she resigned last year. She did say that she finds the notice amusing and hopes that it will discourage people from writing her long letters about serials cataloging, rule interpretations, and the like. Thanks to Lucas Graves of the Law Cataloging Team, Social Sciences Cataloging Division, Library of Congress (formerly of Serials Cataloging Section II) for pointing this out to us. John Byrum also still remains at the Library of Congress, where he is Chief of the Office of Regional and Cooperative Cataloging Division. _LRTS_ regrets having retired Mr. Byrum prematurely (37n3, p284). ************************************************************************* ************************************************************************* ALCTS NETWORK NEWS (ISSN 1056-6694) is published irregularly by the Association for Library Collections & Technical Services, a division of the American Library Association. Editorial offices: ALCTS, 50 E. Huron St., Chicago, IL 60611; Jennifer Younger, President; Karen Muller, Executive Director. Editor: Karen Whittlesey (u34261@uicvm); Editorial Advisory Board: Liz Bishoff, Jennifer Younger, Robert P. Holley; Editorial Assistance: Karen Muller. 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