Information Retrieval List Digest 317 (July 29, 1996) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/irld/irld-317 IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 July 29, 1996 Volume XIII, Number 30 Issue 317 ********************************************************** I. QUERIES 1. Automatic Classification of Web Resources 2. French Electrical Engineering Libraries Question 3. Public Internet Access Policy II. JOBS 1. World Bank IT, Helpdesk Positions 2. N. Carolina State U.: Systems Librarian III. NOTICES A. Publications 1. FARNET's Washington Update 2. 6th Edition of Directory of E-Journals & Lists 3. Serials Review: Call for Papers B. Meetings 1. SDAIR: Cancelled 2. ASIS/PNC: The Digital Environment ********************************************************** I. QUERIES I.1. Fr: Gerry McKiernan Re: Automatic Classification of Web Resources Automatic Classification of Web Resources For a planned review and clearinghouse, I would very much appreciate the URL of projects, sites and sources that have employed or are investigating the automatic classification of Web and Net resources. I would also much appreciate citations to significant literature on this topic from Web and non-Web sources. Regards, Gerry McKiernan Curator, CyberStacks(sm) Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu ********** I.2. Fr: Jeanne Tifft Re: French Electrical Engineering Libraries Question Does anyone know which library(ies) in France, Canada, or possibly elsewhere, which have the most complete collection on electrical engineering going back at least to 1883? My brother is researching something called Thevenin's Theorem (by a Leon Thevenin 1857-1926) published in the Comptes Rendus of the French Natl Acad. de Science in 1883 which vanished until the 1930s, and wants to find out whether there was any other published discussion of this during those dates. He's got the Bibl. Nationale and even the French Natl Railways as sources, so far to no avail. He particularly wants to know about any engineering colleges that might have older work. Contact me offline if you can offer a reference. Many thanks! Jeanne Tifft, Acting Archivist Association of American Medical Colleges (202)828-0550 jtifft@aamc.org ********** I.3. Fr: Jim Bradley Re: Public Internet Access Policy Looking for any library who has developed a policy or guidelines regarding public Internet access. In the process of developing such a policy and looking for ideas. Thanks, Jim Bradley ********************************************************** II. JOBS II.1. Fr: Susan O'Neill Johnson Re: N. Carolina State U.: Systems Librarian North Carolina State University Libraries invites applications and nominations for the position of Systems Librarian. The Systems Department, with 4 librarians, 4 support staff, and 3 FTE temporary staff, is responsible for developing, implementing, and supporting advanced automated information systems for the NCSU Libraries. The Libraries operates in an open and integrated computing environment with DOS-based, Macintosh, and Unix-based workstation computers for a variety of program-oriented and office automation tasks, connected by a very high speed, dual fiber-optic backbone network. The Libraries uses software from Data Research Associates, Inc., running on a Digital AXP 4000/610 for online catalog, acquisitions /serials, circulation, and database access. Software from Ameritech Library Systems and SilverPlatter Information Services running on a Digital AXP 7000/610 provides access to a wide array of databases. The Libraries hosts a large-scale World Wide Web site nationally recognized for its innovative organization and richness of content. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Head of Systems, develops, implements, and manages advanced automated information systems for delivery of library resources. Principal responsibility for advancing the Libraries' agenda in the use of electronic reserves, image and full-text digital resources, and other content-rich electronic resources, including emerging audio and video resources. Works with Libraries staff in team settings to incorporate new resources into appropriate delivery mechanisms, including Web services, Z39.50 support, and proprietary interfaces. Maintains awareness of state-of-the-art in development and use of digital library resources. As part of on-call staff, occasionally acts as technical resource to library staff for problems and issues related to use of network navigation tools, electronic mail, routine office-automation tools (word processing and spreadsheet applications), and program-oriented tools (OCLC and DRA applications). Maintains active dialogue with colleagues at peer institutions, learns and applies technical skills in hardware and applications support, network communications technologies, and user education. Participates in library-wide committees and task forces, and is expected to be active professionally. QUALIFICATIONS: Required: ALA-accredited MLS degree or advanced degree in Information Science. Significant professional experience with computing in a library setting and with networked environments. Exposure to and understanding of issues related to development of electronic reserves and other digital library resources. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated systems analysis and design skills. Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Able to effectively set priorities and resolve competing demands. Open to an atmosphere of continual change. Preferred: Minimum 3 years' experience; education can substitute for 1 year of experience. Exposure to management and operation of integrated library management software. THE UNIVERSITY AND THE LIBRARIES: North Carolina State University is located in Raleigh within the Research Triangle. This region of North Carolina encompasses one of the nation's premier concentrations of academic, corporate, and public research. The Raleigh/Durham area was rated by Money magazine (September 1994) as the "Best Place to Live in America," and by Fortune (November 1993) as the "Best City for Knowledge Workers." The area offers outstanding opportunities for professional growth and an exceptional quality of life. As one of the nation's outstanding land-grant universities, NC State offers degrees through the Colleges of Engineering, Agriculture and Life Sciences, Physical and Mathematical Sciences, Humanities and Social Sciences, Management, Education and Psychology, Veterinary Medicine, Forest Resources, Textiles, and the School of Design. As the largest academic institution in the state, NCSU enrolls 27,000 students and offers doctoral degrees in 53 fields of study. The university ranks eighth nationally in research support from private industries and ninth in the number of patents awarded. The library system consists of a central library and branch libraries for design, natural resources, textiles, and veterinary medicine, and maintains an affiliation with a separately administered learning resources library and African-American Cultural Center reading room . With a staff of 245 FTE, the Libraries has over 2.5 million volumes in its collection, and acquires more than 19,000 current serials. In 1996, a budget increase of $4.1 million will bring the total annual budget to over $16 million, with over $6.5 million allocated to collections. With the increased funding, the Libraries will significantly enhance its collections and aggressively expand digital initiatives to improve ease and speed of access to its user community. The NCSU Libraries is a founding member of SOLINET and a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries. Together with Duke University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, NCSU founded the Triangle Research Libraries Network, a cooperative effort of distinction among four major universities with combined resources approaching 12 million volumes, and collections budgets totaling more than $22 million. SALARY AND BENEFITS: The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, not less than $33,000 for this position. Librarians at NCSU have academic status without tenure or rank. Benefits include: 26 days vacation; health insurance (comprehensive major medical or HMO), and TIAA/CREF, state, or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are available. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. RECRUITING SCHEDULE: Position available immediately. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position has been previously advertised - if you have applied earlier, your resume is still under consideration, and there is no need to reapply. The position is being re-posted to reflect wording that includes Information Science candidates. To apply, send resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional references to: Wendy L. Scott, Office of Personnel Services; Box 7111, NCSU Libraries; Raleigh, NC 27695-7111 North Carolina State University is dedicated to equality of opportunity within its community. Accordingly North Carolina State University does not practice or condone discrimination in any form against students, employees, or applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or handicap. North Carolina State University commits itself to positive action to secure equal opportunity regardless of those characteristics. ********************************************************** III. NOTICES III.A.1. Fr: Heather Boyles Re: FARNET's Washington Update FARNET's Washington Update --- July 26, 1996 IN THIS ISSUE: o Administration's 'Critical Infrastructure Initiative' o Future of encryption export reform legislation uncertain - IAB/IESG take a stand on encryption export restrictions >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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 ********** III.A.2. Fr: ARL Publications Re: 6th Edition of Directory of E-Journals & Lists For complete information please contact: Patricia Brennan, Information Services Coordinator pubs@cni.org ARL Directory Highlights Continued Increase in Electronic Publishing The Association of Research Libraries is pleased to announce the availability of The Directory of Electronic Journals, Newsletters and Academic Discussion Lists, 6th Edition, the standard hard copy reference work for serials available via the Internet. This new edition of the Directory is a compilation of entries for over 3,000 academic and professional discussion lists and 1,688 electronic journals, newsletters, and newsletter-digests, representing a 257% increase in journals and a 26% increase in lists since the 1995 Edition. The Directory is a tool for assisting individuals in locating Internet resources as well as assisting librarians in building electronic collections. Electronic publishing has gained unprecedented momentum since the Directory was first published in 1991. Summary analysis of the 6th Edition indicates that the number of peer-reviewed titles are increasing. The majority of journals and newsletters continue to be available for free, although this edition indicates a slight increase in fee-based titles over last year. In the 1996 Edition, 168, or 10% of the titles, are available on a fee basis only. The Directory is organized to assist the user in finding relevant publications and discussion groups and connecting to them quickly, even if he or she is not completely versed in the full range of user-access systems. A short description of each title in the Directory is included as well as access information. A URL is provided for over 90% of the journal and newsletter titles. Included also are ISSN, costs, first issues, peer review, frequency, back issues, and submissions. For the discussion lists section, entries include moderator contact information, and indicate whether the lists are edited and archived. A combined index for the two sections includes keyword, title, and institutional affiliation. Diane Kovacs, Kovacs Consulting, and The Directory Team created again this year the academic and professional discussion lists section, while Dru Mogge and the ARL Directory staff compiled the journals and newsletters section. The introduction to the Directory is by Ann Okerson, Yale University. Each year, ARL chooses a particularly relevant or noteworthy article on electronic scholarly publishing for inclusion in the Directory; the 6th Edition article of the year is a paper by Steve Hitchcock, Leslie Carr, and Wendy Hall of the Multimedia Research Group at the University of Southampton. "A survey of STM online journals 1990-95: the calm before the storm" is a comprehensive review of online, full-text, peer reviewed, English language journals in the areas of science, technology, and medicine. An evaluative description is available for each journal cited, including features such as delivery mechanisms, presentation formats, and charging practices. The Association of Research Libraries is a not-for-profit membership organization comprising 120 libraries of North American research institutions. Its mission is to shape and influence forces affecting the future of research libraries in the process of scholarly communication. ARL programs and services promote equitable access to and effective use of recorded knowledge in support of teaching, research, scholarship, and community service. The Association articulates the concerns of research libraries and their institutions, forges coalitions, influences information policy development, and supports innovation and improvement in research library operations. ARL operates as a forum for the exchange of ideas and as an agent for collective action. ARL Directory of Electronic Journals, Newsletters and Academic Discussion Lists. 6th ed. Dru W. Mogge, editor. 1996. 1,136 pp. ISSN 1057-1337. Web Versions: - Journals and Newsletters - Discussion Lists ********** III.A.3. Fr: Anita Sundaram Re: Serials Review: Call for Papers Call For Papers Special Topic Issue of Serials Review Innovations in Serials A special issue of Serials Review, which is scheduled for publication in 1997, will be on the topic of Innovations in Serials. The guest editor for this special issue will be Anita Sundaram of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Innovation, whether as a response to the growth of knowledge, technological developments, or in an effort to meet information needs, has often been a factor in the continuing success of the serials model. Papers are solicited that report the results of original research or offer provocative new concepts about serials. Of particular relevance will be reports that examine serials from a panoramic view of libraries that includes: the growing popularity of the World Wide Web to establish intranets; the acceptance of distance learning in institutions of higher education, which has accelerated the need for remote delivery of library services; the increasing fiscal accountability of service units, such as academic libraries, which has yet again raised the specter of fees for special services; and lastly, the growing realization that new information technologies may be better utilized within a model of library organization that focuses on groups of clients and their needs through a consultative or alliance framework rather than the traditional reference desk services model. How are serials evolving? What are some of the new genres of serials? Are serials being organized in new ways to meet newly imperative information needs such as continuing education and training? How well do they do so? Are libraries involved in retrospective conversion projects of printed serials? What niche in the information needs hierarchy do such projects seek to fulfill? How are use and citation of electronic serials being monitored? What kinds of citation studies are being done in the WWW domain? Authors of research studies and theoretical standpoints that examine these and related questions are encouraged to submit their papers or contact the guest editor for further information. Four copies of manuscripts should be sent to: Anita Sundaram, P.O. Box 57037-403, Irvine, CA 92604 IMPORTANT DATES: Notice of intent to submit article: 15 September, 1996 Deadline for submission of manuscripts: 15 October, 1996 Notification of acceptance: After 15, November 1996 Final manuscripts due: 15, January 1997 CONTACT INFORMATION: Email: asc@uiuc.edu Thanks for your participation. ********** III.B.1. Fr: Frank R. Jenkins Re: SDAIR97 SDAIR 97 has been cancelled. ********** III.B.2. Fr: Jane Starnes Re: ASIS PNC ANNOUNCEMENT w/location information The Digital Environment: Preliminary Program Presented by: American Society for Information Science Pacific NW Chapter Co-sponsored by: SEIS Friday-Saturday September 20-21, 1996 Oregon State University Corvallis, Oregon SEPTEMBER 20 Workshops: * Lab 1 Basic HTML * Lab 2 Advanced HTML Traditional Library Functions: * Reference * Cataloging * Document Delivery Electronic Publishing: *Multimedia *Archiving and Preservation Banquet and Keynote Address: Toni Emerson, Human Interface Technology Laboratory ASIS PNC Business Meeting Registration WEB Applications: * Government * Academic * Corporate What's Happening: * Report from WWW5 * New Ideas Wrap-up: Clifford Lynch, ASIS National President FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Digital Environment Meeting c/o Jane K. 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