Information Retrieval List Digest 308 (May 27, 1995) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/irld/irld-308 IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 May 27, 1995 Volume XIII, Number 21 Issue 308 ********************************************************** I. QUERIES 1. Definition of Precision and Recall for CLASSIFICATION II. JOBS 1. U. NM.: Pr. Library Specialist: Library Systems/Project Coordinator 2. Rancho Santiago Community College: Technical Services Librarian III. NOTICES A. Publications 1. FARNET's Washington Update B. Meetings 1. Workshop on Practical Applications of Information Filtering 2. ROCLING IX C. Miscellaneous 1. CNI/OCLC Workshop on Image and Imagebase Metadata ********************************************************** I. QUERIES I.1. Fr: V Dasigi Re: Definition of Precision and Recall for CLASSIFICATION I would appreciate it if somebody could e-mail me the definitions for precision and recall IN THE CONTEXT OF CLASSIFICATION. I have seen people use these metrics for classification, but didn't find a definition anywhere in the standard places. I would appreciate a definition, preferably along with a reference. Perhaps I haven't looked carefully enough. It seems multiple definitions are possible. A quick reply will be greatly appreciated. Thank you. --- Venu Dasigi (Summer, 1995: Oak Ridge National Lab, TN: vdasigi@mars.epm.ornl.gov; Later: Sacred Heart University, CT: dasigi@shu.sacredheart.edu) ********************************************************** II. JOBS II.1. Fr: Ruth Morris Re: U. NM.: Pr. Library Specialist: Library Systems/Project Coordinator JOB TITLE: PRINCIPAL LIBRARY SPECIALIST: LIBRARY SYSTEMS/PROJECT COORDINATOR / Health Sciences Center Library, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque NM REQUISITION NO. 961299-B POSITION DESCRIPTION: Under the guidance of the Assistant Director for Library Systems and Technical Services and with sufficient latitude to exercise professional judgment, is responsible for the smooth operation and future development of the Innopac automated library system for Library staff and users. Responsible for vision and leadership on future directions for imaging applications. Responsible for the design, implementation and oversight of the Library's imaging projects. Responsible for the research and development of special projects, including preparation of grant proposals and grant applications for library automation and related areas. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: ALA accredited MLS, Masters in Computer Science or other relevant masters degree. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted in lieu of the degree requirement on a one year for one year basis. Minimum of three years of progressive and directly related experience. DEPARTMENT SPECIFICATIONS Library requirements: In-depth experience managing an integrated library system and its applications. Preferred: Innopac experience highly desirable. Experience with imaging software and hardware highly desirable. Two years in a senior level systems-related management position. Record of successful design, implementation and evaluation of special projects. At least one year practical experience working in a technical services area or in circulation. Experience in successful proposal writing and project management activities. Skills and knowledge: Must be able to train others, to effectively plan, organize, and guide the work of staff in a computer-based environment. Must demonstrate knowledge of systems management. Strong verbal and written communication skills essential. Demonstrated ability to develop, manage, implement, organize and monitor complex projects. Knowledge of research techniques and practices highly desirable. SETTING: The Health Sciences Center Library at the University of New Mexico, located in sunny Albuquerque, services the School of Medicine, the Colleges of Nursing and Pharmacy, the Dental Program, and the Allied Health Sciences Program as well as many affiliated research and patient care institutions of the Health Sciences Center campus and the University community at large. As the only comprehensive health sciences literature collection in New Mexico and the southern Rocky Mountain area, the Library is a vital state resource. Known for excellent service, state-if-the-art automation, and innovative support of problem-based curriculums, the Library has also developed a broad Outreach Program, an extensive Media collection, and a Native American Health history database. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Successful candidates must be prepared to present degrees, certifications, licenses, etc. to be photocopied and added to the personnel file. Must be legally authorized to work the USA. SALARY RANGE: $27,719 - $35,339. Actual starting salary based on qualifications, experience, and University policy. CLOSING DATE: JUNE 7, 1996 TO APPLY: Applications/or resumes with a minimum of three (3) references must be received by Human Resource Office, Health Sciences Center, Med. Bldg. #2, Room 101, North Campus, or 1717 Roma NE, Albuquerque NM 87131 no later than 5:00 p.m. on closing date. Resumes must list employment dates by month/year and must be accompanied by a cover letter with an ORIGINAL SIGNATURE (NO ELECTRONIC RESUMES). Indicate the requisition number and job title on the application/cover letter. Applications may be obtained by calling (505) 277-6422. additional regular and temporary vacancies may be filled by qualified applications from the certified pool generated by this announcement. The University of New Mexico is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and Educator. For information regarding the position, please contact: Ruth C. T. Morris email: rmorris@biblio.unm.edu ********** II.2. Fr: Marasigan Elouise Re: Rancho Santiago Community College: Technical Services Librarian Rancho Santiago Community College located in Central Orange County, California, is accepting applications for tenure track Systems/Technical Services Librarian. Requirements: Master's degree in library science or library and information science. Must have a working knowledge of and experience with library automation and technical services, preferably in an academic setting. Experience with programming languages such as Unix, C++, and Windows NT highly desirable. Please call 714-564-6499 for application and job announcements, or 714-564-6494 for additional information. Deadline for application is June 24, 1996. Salary is based on education and experience: $31,019-$51,493/year for a 10 month contract. Summer hours are optional and negotiable annually. Rancho Santiago Community College is an equal opportunity employer, affirmative and American with disabilities act employer. ********************************************************** III. NOTICES III.A.1. Fr: Heather Boyles Re: FARNET's Washington Update FARNET's Washington Update --- May 17, 1996 IN THIS ISSUE: o Copyright markup postponed til next Wednesday - Vint Cerf speaks out on copyright bill - highlights of the most recent committee print o CDA trial concluded last week: awaiting decision mid June? >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Written from FARNET's Washington office, "FARNET's Washington Update" is a service to FARNET members and other interested subscribers. We gratefully acknowledge EDUCOM's NTTF and the Coalition for Networked Information for additional support. If you would like more information about the Update or would like to offer comments or suggestions, please contact Heather Boyles at heather@farnet.org. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Heather Boyles Director, Policy and Special Projects FARNET 1112 16th Street, NW Suite 600 Washington, DC 20036 202-331-5342 phone 202-872-4318 fax http://www.farnet.org/ ********** III.B.1. Fr: Humphrey Sorensen Re: Workshop on Practical Applications of Information Filtering Call for Papers Workshop on Practical Applications of Information Filtering to be held in conjunction with First International Conference on Practical Aspects of Knowledge Management (PAKM) Basel, Switzerland October 30-31, 1996 Web Information on PAKM Conference: http://expasy.hcuge.ch/sgaico/html/pakm.html Information filtering is an aspect of knowledge management which has been the focus of concerted research in recent times. This has arisen because of the increasing volumes of electronically stored information being made available. Unlike information retrieval or data mining, both of which address problems associated with static document databases, filtering applies to transiently occurring information on a computer network. The basic aim of information filtering is to route through to a user those source documents deemed relevant to his/her needs, possibly ranking them by estimated relevance; documents deemed not to be relevant are filtered out. Estimation of relevance is carried out by comparing a user profile - embodying knowledge of a user's ongoing interests - with incoming documents in an information stream. It may be expected that, as a user's interests change or evolve, the corresponding user profile is adjusted accordingly. Example user scenarios in which information filtering would be an appropriate tool might include the following: - A journalist in a newsroom may be following developments of a certain story - or particular aspects of a story - over a prolonged time period. As such, he/she may wish to have relevant newswire articles filtered through. Also, as certain aspects of the story begin to assume importance to the journalist, the nature of articles received might be expected to change. - A financial institution trades stock internationally. Beside the normal world-wide monitoring of stock exchanges, it also needs to have knowledge of world events which might affect stock prices: weather conditions in a particular location; earthquakes; military coups; government changes or collapses; interest rate changes. Toward this end, the institution may employ people to monitor the API and FT newswires, pertinent USENET Newsgroups, etc. - The manager of the Information Systems division of a company needs to keep up to date regarding the relative benefits of a competing range of software and hardware products. To do this, he/she wishes to monitor computer mailing lists and USENET News to locate articles containing meaningful comparisons. As with the other cases, the important issue is that only relevant articles are presented, with irrelevant contributions screened out, i.e., filtering takes place on the incoming information. Also, as the manager's needs change (e.g. a hardware purchase is made or a software product is eliminated from further consideration), the nature of information being routed through should automatically adapt. PAPERS: The purpose of this workshop is to examine currently available practical applications of information filtering, to assess the impact of the technology, to evaluate its successes and failures and to appraise its future utility as a practical application of knowledge management. Papers are invited on any aspect of information filtering, but emphasis will be placed on real-world systems and approaches. It is thus desirable that the paper be linked to some specific user scenario, such as one of those listed above. A non-exhaustive list of topics is included below: * Applications of Filtering * Filter System Architectures * Profile / Document Representation * Profile / Document Comparison * Profile Adaptation * Profile Optimisation * User Interfaces * User Modelling * Evaluation Techniques * Multimedia/Hypermedia Filtering PAPER SUBMISSION DETAILS: Paper Length: 5000 words maximum Submission Date: June 28, 1996 Notification of Acceptance: August 1, 1996 Final Papers Due: September 15, 1996 DEMONSTRATIONS: Software demonstrations related to the workshop topics are also encouraged. These may or may not be associated with a paper being presented. Conference organisers will provide a room where such demonstrations can be given during lunch breaks and at other times. Lunch, exhibitions and demonstrations will take place in the same or adjacent rooms. Submission deadlines for software demonstrations are as for papers, given above. PARTICIPATION: Beside being open to people presenting papers and demonstrating systems, the workshop will be open to practitioners interested in concretely applying information filtering strategies. Workshop participants presenting a paper will, however, qualify for a reduced conference fee. Refer to the main conference's general information (URL below) for participation details. ORGANISERS: Alan Smeaton Humphrey Sorensen School of Computer Applications, Computer Science Department, Dublin City University, University College, Dublin 9, Cork, Ireland. Ireland. Alan.Smeaton@CompApp.DCU.IE sorensen@odyssey.ucc.ie ********** III.B.2. Fr: Chwu Re: ROCLING IX ROCLING IX August 29-31, 1996 Tseng-Wen Reservoir Youth Activity Center Tainan County, Taiwan, R.O.C. ROCLING'S Home Page: http://www.iie.ncku.edu.tw CONFERENCE CO-CHAIRS: Jhing-Fa Wang, National Cheng Kung University San-Ching Wang, National Cheng Kung University SPONSORS: Computational Linguistics Society of R.O.C. Institute of Information Engineering, National Cheng Kung University SCOPE: Papers are invited on substantial, original, and unpublished research on all aspects of computational linguistics, including, but not limited to the following. -syntax -quantitative/qualitative linguistics -phonetics/phonology -mathematical linguistics -parsing/generation -contrastive linguistics -morphology -large text corpora -discourse -electronic dictionaries -text processing -document database -cognitive linguistics -machine translation -language understanding -natural language interface -spoken language processing -dialog systems -speech analysis/synthesis -electronic books PAPER SUBMISSION: Four hard-copies of a preliminary version of a full paper (maximum 25 letter- or A4- sized pages, double spaced throughout) should be sent to the following address. The primary language is Chinese, but English is also accepted. Papers submitted via Email or FAX will be rejected without review. The first page of the submitted paper should bear the following information: the title of the paper, the name(s) of the author(s), affiliations, (email) address for correspondence. All these items should be properly centered on top, with a short abstract of the paper following. Chung-Hsien Wu Institute of Information Engineering National Cheng Kung University Tainan, Taiwan, R.O.C. Email: chwu@server2.iie.ncku.edu.tw FAX: 886-6-2747076 IMPORTANT DATES: Preliminary paper submission due: June 25, 1996 Notification of acceptance: July 25, 1996 Camera-ready copy due: August 5, 1996 ********** III.C.1. Fr: Paul Evan Peters Re: CNI/OCLC Workshop on Image and Imagebase Metadata CALL FOR STATEMENTS OF INTEREST AND EXPERIENCE Workshop on Metadata for Networked Images and Imagebases GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Coalition for Networked Information (CNI) and OCLC are organizing an invitational workshop in Dublin, Ohio on September 24 and 25 to promote convergence among alternative approaches to describing images and imagebases in networked environments. This workshop will build upon the outcomes of a workshop that OCLC organized last fall to address the general issue of metadata in networked environments. It will address the metadata requirements of networked images and imagebases by refining and extending the "Dublin core" of metadata elements that resulted from that previous workshop. Digital images ranging from paintings and buildings to CAT scans and x-rays to planetary landscapes and astronomical objects are now available in great numbers on the Internet, and more such images are becoming available every day. Widely accepted and used standards for describing these images and their associated imagebases are urgently needed to facilitate the planning of image creation and conversion projects and to enable the discovery of existing images that can be used in research, teaching, and learning activities. This workshop will bring together a critical mass of experts who are working in this area so that they can share information on their respective efforts and clear the ground on which image and imagebase metadata standards will be built. The workshop will focus on still images, such as photographs, slides, and graphics. It will not deal with moving images, such as films, videos, and simulations, nor will it deal with images of textual objects, such as page facsimiles. It will, however, capture the requirements of the wide range of disciplines (e.g. art, architecture, engineering, medicine, and the life, physical, and social sciences) that create and use images and imagebases, and it will identify the requirements that are common to all disciplines versus those that are unique to individual disciplines. PROCESS: If you are interested in participating in this workshop then please contact the person identified below on or before June 15, 1996 (a) to declare your interest in participating, (b) to describe your experience to-date with creating or using digital images or imagebases in networked environments, and, (c) to suggest key issues or topics that should be addressed by the workshop, together with your views on those issues and topics. If you know of a project or a person that you believe should be represented at or invited to this workshop then please (a) forward this call for statements of interest and experience as soon as possible to a representative of the project or to the person you have in mind, or (b) contact the person identified below as soon as possible with the title of the project or the name of the person you have in mind together with a brief description of the reason why you think a representative of that project or that person should participate. CNI and OCLC are particularly interested in receiving statements from and nominations of faculty members, researchers, and other "content" originators and users so that the workshop might benefit from their participation as well as that of archivists, librarians, information technologists, and other professional developers and managers of information infrastructures, resources, and services. There will be no registration fee for this workshop. CNI and OCLC will take responsibility for all staff, speaker, materials, facility, and food expenses arising from this workshop. The workshop participants will be responsible for their individual travel and housing expenses. CONTACT INFORMATION: Please direct questions, statements of interest and experience, and nominations to: Paul Evan Peters Executive Director Coalition for Networked Information 21 Dupont Circle Washington, DC 20036 202-296-5098 202-872-0884 fax paul@cni.org http://www.cni.org/CNI.homepage.html ********************************************************** IRLIST Digest is distributed from the University of California, Division of Library Automation, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA. 94612-3550. Send subscription requests and submissions to: NCGUR@UCCMVSA.UCOP.EDU Editorial Staff: Clifford Lynch calur@uccmvsa.ucop.edu Nancy Gusack ncgur@uccmvsa.ucop.edu The IRLIST Archives is set up for anonymous FTP. 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