Information Retrieval List Digest 188 (November 15, 1993) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/irld/irld-188 IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 November 15, 1993 Volume X, Number 44 Issue 188 ********************************************************** I. NOTICES A. Meeting Announcements/Calls for Papers 1. ISMIS '94 2. CSCW '94 II. QUERIES A. Questions/Answers 1. Multimedia and Self Learning B. Requests for Information 1. Personalized Interactive Media III. JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS 1. Rugters: Assistant Professor, LIS ********************************************************** I. NOTICES I.A.1. Fr: Maria Zemankova Re: CfP: 8th Int. Symp. on Methodologies for Intell. Syst. (ISMIS'94) **** C A L L F O R P A P E R S **** EIGHTH INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM ON METHODOLOGIES FOR INTELLIGENT SYSTEMS (ISMIS'94) Hilton Hotel at University Place Charlotte, North Carolina October 16-19, 1994 SPONSORS: UNC-Charlotte (USA), MITRE Corp. (USA), Oak Ridge National Laboratory (USA) and others. PURPOSE OF THE SYMPOSIUM: This Symposium is intended to attract individuals who are actively engaged both in theoretical and practical aspects of intelligent systems. The goal is to provide a platform for a useful exchange between theoreticians and practitioners, and to foster the cross-fertilization of ideas in the following areas: * Approximate Reasoning * Evolutionary Computation * Intelligent Information Systems * Knowledge Representation and Integration * Learning and Adaptive Systems * Logic for Artificial Intelligence * Methodologies (modeling, design, validation, performance evaluation). In addition, we solicit papers dealing with Applications of Intelligent Systems in complex/novel domains, e.g. human genome, global change, digital libraries, manufacturing, health care, etc. PAPER SUBMISSION: Authors are invited to submit four copies of their manuscript (maximum 20 pages) to: Dr. Maria Zemankova MITRE Corp. 7525 Colshire Dr., MS Z267 McLean, VA 22102, USA e-mail: mzemanko@mitre.org fax: 703-883-3315 Submissions should include a separate title page (1 copy) specifying the title, all authors with their affiliations, abstract (100-200 words), up to 10 keywords (begin the keyword list with at least one of the ISMIS areas listed above); and the preferred address of the contact author, including a telephone number, fax number, and e-mail address (if available). If possible, the title page should be submitted via email (in plain text) to to facilitate submissions processing. IMPORTANT DATES Submission of Papers: March 1, 1994 Acceptance Notification: May 1, 1994 (Regular Session or Poster Session) Final Paper: July 1, 1994 PUBLICATION: Papers accepted for Regular Sessions will appear in proceedings published by Springer Verlag in Lecture Notes in AI series or another major publisher. Poster Session proceedings will be published by Oak Ridge National Laboratory. INFORMATION: For further information please contact: Zbigniew W. Ras, ISMIS'94 Univ. of North Carolina Dept. of Computer Science Charlotte, N.C. 28223, USA e-mail: ras@mosaic.uncc.edu fax: 704-547-3516 ********** I.A.2. Fr: John Riedl Re: CSCW '94 Call for Participation CALL FOR PARTICIPATION CSCW'94 ACM 1994 Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work October 22-26, 1994 Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA We invite you to submit original work to the 1994 ACM Conference on Computer Supported Cooperative Work (CSCW'94). We also hope you will mark it on your calendar and plan to attend. CSCW combines communications and computing technologies to support work and other activities in groups varying in task, size, permanence, and structure. As a field of research and development, CSCW is multidisciplinary, drawing on computer, behavioral, social, and organizational sciences, as well as management, engineering, and education disciplines. The theme for CSCW'94 will be "Transcending Boundaries -- people, places, & time." It suggests that it may be possible to build computer-supported environments, as well as a base of knowledge, that enable groups to achieve levels of coherence and consistency in their work comparable to that achieved by the very best individual minds working alone. These environments may also help groups overcome limitations of time and place so that distributed work can be done almost as readily as work done at the same location. We hope this conference -- through its technical program, workshops and tutorials, and interactions -- will help make this possibility a reality. SUGGESTED TOPICS: * General theories of coordination and collaboration * Impact of cooperative work technologies on groups, organizations, and societies * Design of computer and communication-based applications that support cooperative work * Design of operating systems, networks, databases, or other systems infrastructure for cooperative work applications * Empirical studies of cooperative work * Methodologies and tools for analyzing cooperative work * Experiences with technology for cooperative work * Evaluative summaries and retrospectives of work in an area of CSCW GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Send six copies of each submission. Include a cover sheet on each copy that includes: * Category of submission (paper, panel, tutorial, demonstration, video, or workshop) * Title * Name, affiliation, addresses (physical and electronic), and telephone numbers of all authors * Name of primary contact person Submissions must be in English and conform to specific guidelines for the respective categories. Additional instructions are available for papers and video submissions by anonymous ftp, at ftp.cs.unc.edu in directory cscw94, or by sending conventional or e-mail to CSCW94, at the address shown. CRITICAL DATES: February 10, 1994 Papers due (Papers received after this date will be returned unopened) March 25, 1994 Videos due, Proposals for Workshops, Tutorials, and Panels due May 13, 1994 Notification of Papers accepted Notification of Workshops, Tutorials, and Panels accepted, Notification of Videos accepted June 17, 1994 Final versions of Papers due. Final versions of Abstracts for Workshops, Tutorials, and Panels due Proposals for Demonstrations due August 5, 1994 Notification of Demonstrations accepted Final versions of Videos due Notes for Tutorials due INFORMATION: CSCW'94 Computer Science Department, CB# 3175, Sitterson Hall University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3175 USA Phone: 919-962-1869 FAX: (919) 962-1799 E-mail: cscw94@cs.unc.edu Anonymous ftp: ftp.cs.unc.edu in directory cscw94 *PAPERS* Papers must include an abstract of no more than 100 words. Papers must be twelve pages or less, including abstract, figures, and references, printed in double columns, in 12 point Times font. (See proceedings of CSCW'92 or InterCHI'93 for examples.) Authors are encouraged to consult the detailed instructions for papers, available by ftp or by sending requests to the conference address, in preparing submissions. SUBMISSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Thomas W. Malone, Program Chair Center for Coordination Science (E53-333) 30 Wadsworth St. MIT Cambridge, MA 02139 USA Phone: 617-253-6843 FAX: 617-258-7579 E-mail: Malone@mit.edu *WORKSHOPS* 3 pages maximum * The theme and goal of the workshop * The planned activities * Background of each organizer * Maximum number of participants * Process for selecting participants * List of potential participants SUBMISSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Prasun Dewan, Workshops Chair Computer Science Department CB# 3175, Sitterson Hall UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3175 USA Phone: 919-962-1823 FAX: 919-962-1799 E-mail: dewan@cs.unc.edu *PANELS* * Submissions may be made either via e-mail or regular mail * 3 pages (maximum) * The issue to be addressed * The format of the panel * The members of the panel * Brief statements of positions on the issue for the panelists * Brief description of each panelist's relevant expertise. SUBMISSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Irene Greif, Panels Chair Lotus Development Corporation 1 Rogers Street Cambridge, MA 02142 USA Phone: 617-693-5789 FAX: 617-693-5541 E-mail: igreif@lotus.com *TUTORIALS* An introduction to CSCW * Specific methodologies for understanding CSCW contexts and applications (e.g., questionnaire design, ethnographic techniques, group experiments) * Techniques for developing CSCW applications * Theoretical perspectives helpful for CSCW designers and users * Specific CSCW applications (e.g., collaborative writing tools, group meeting tools, media spaces) SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: * 5 pages (maximum) * Proposal must contain four short paragraphs addressed to potential attendees, stating: * Goals and objectives of the tutorial * Content of tutorial and kinds of activities * Intended audience (including level, e.g., beginners, intermediate, advanced) * Qualifications of each instructor * A topic outline of the tutorial content * Any other information that will assist the review committee in making a decision * Duration: half-day or full-day * A/V and computer equipment required SUBMISSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION Lee Sproull, Tutorials Chair Boston University School of Management 704 Commonwealth Avenue Boston, MA 02215 USA Phone: 617-353-4157 FAX: 617-353-6667 E-mail: lsproull@acs.bu.edu *VIDEOS* * Cooperative work practices that have implications for CSCW * Evaluation techniques * Demonstrations of innovative research prototypes * Demonstrations of innovative aspects of commercial systems (not marketing) * Visions of the future SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: * Send a single tape, preferably 5-8 minutes long. Longer tapes will be subject to stricter review criteria. Rough videos "in progress" will be considered, but will (if tentatively accepted) be subject to a second review process after final production. * Include standard cover page. * Include a statement (a) confirming that you are willing to allow the video to be shown at CSCW T94 and published in the SIGGRAPH Video Review (with copyright retained by you); and (b) providing a publication history (if any) of the video. * Include a 100-word abstract of the work, on its own page. The page should include title, author, and contact information. The abstract will appear in the SIGGRAPH package and the Proceedings, if the video is accepted. * Include a 2-page (maximum) summary of the work presented, to be used by the video review committee. Describe the purpose and impact of the work, as well as references to companion papers. * VHS is acceptable for review, but higher quality formats are required for the final version ( In order of decreasing preference: Beta SP, 3/4 U-matic, Hi-8, 8mm, and Super VHS). Authors are encouraged to consult the detailed instructions for videos, available by ftp or by sending requests to the conference address or video co-chairs, in preparing submissions. SUBMISSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Beverly Harrison, Co-Chair Dept. of Industrial Engineering University of Toronto 4 Toddle Creek Rd. Toronto, ONT M5S 1A4 Canada Phone: 416-978-7581 E-mail: beverly@dgp.toronto.edu Saul Greenberg, Co-Chair Dept. of Computer Science University of Calgary Calgary, Alberta, T2N 1N4 Canada Phone: 403-220 6087 E-mail: saul@cpsc.ucalgary.ca Fax: 403-284-4707 DEMONSTRATIONS: Proposals are solicited for live, interactive demonstrations of novel or noteworthy CSCW systems. Appropriate demonstrations include (but are not limited to): * Applications * Technologies * Research prototypes * Commercial products This forum is not an opportunity for marketing or sales presentations. Presenters of systems must be persons who have been directly involved with the development of the system and who are aware of the differentiating and novel contributions embodied by the system. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: A proposal of at most four pages (approximately 1500 words) including: * A description of the noteworthy and distinguishing ideas or approaches your demonstration will illustrate. * An explanation of how your demonstration will illustrate these ideas or approaches. * Information on the person(s) who will present the demonstration, including their relationship to the project (e.g., principal investigators, developer, project manager, etc.) * A 400 word (maximum) abstract intended for publication in a program description. * A description of the hardware and software resources required from the conference. SUBMISSIONS AND REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION: Kevin Jeffay, Demonstrations Chair Computer Science Department CB# 3175, Sitterson Hall UNC Chapel Hill Chapel Hill, NC 27599-3175 USA Phone: 919-962-1938 FAX: 919-962-1799 E-mail: jeffay@cs.unc.edu CSCW'94 is sponsored by the Association for Computing Machinery/Special Interest Group on Computer-Human Interaction (SIGCHI) and the Special Interest Group on Office Information Systems (SIGOIS). For membership information, call 212-626-0500 or send e-mail to acmhelp@acm.org -- John Riedl riedl@cs.umn.edu Assistant Professor University of Minnesota Computer Science ********************************************************** II. QUERIES II.A.1. Fr: Ringo Chong Re: Multimedia and Self Learning What paradigm change regarding self learning for a business executive could multimedia cause? ********** II.B.1. Fr: Edward Lim Re: RFI: Personalized Newsletters II.B.2. Fr: lim@ils.nwu.edu Re: Personalized Interactive Media I would like to find out more about media that can be personalized to specific users' needs (e.g., personalized newspapers, personalized TV, etc.). I would also like to find out more about intelligent information retrieval. References, pointers to work-in-progress, software etc., will be greatly appreciated. I will summarize the replies I get if there is interest. Thanks in advance. Edward Lim ********** III. JOBS ANNOUNCEMENTS III.1 Fr: Nicholas Belkin Re: Assistant Professor, Rutgers University Rutgers University School of Communication, Information & Library Studies Department of Library & Information Studies Applications Invited for an Anticipated Position of Assistant Professor Seeking a colleague with strong commitment to research in addition to teaching, to work in an interdisciplinary environment, with unusual opportunities for growth. Qualifications desired: a doctorate (or soon to be earned doctorate) in computer science, library and informa- tion science, information systems, cognitive science, or related area; and competence to conduct research (independently and as a team member) and teach on the MS and PhD level in two or more of these areas: digital libraries; the next generation of information retrieval systems and information networks; human information behavior; human-computer interaction and interfaces; advanced searching; information systems with applications in organizations or various subjects; knowledge representation, organization and utilization. Minority candidates are strongly urged to apply. Send vitae to: Professor Betty J. 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