Information Retrieval List Digest 318 (August 5, 1996) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/irld/irld-318 IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 August 5, 1996 Volume XIII, Number 31 Issue 318 ********************************************************** II. JOBS 1. Seattle Public Library: Network Support Manager 2. DFKI: Computational Linguistics 3. Camber Corporation: Information Management Specialist III. NOTICES A. Publications 1. Map to Navigating the Web 2. FARNET's Washington Update -- August 2, 1996 3. Katharine Sharp Review #3 4. Hebrew and Arabic Script in the Automated Library 5. JASIS September 1996 ToC B. Meetings 1. CAIS '97 2. CAUSE/CNI: Teaching and Learning in Cyberspace ********************************************************** II. JOBS II.1. Fr: Human Resources Re: Seattle Public Library: Network Support Manager Posting Number: 96-03 Classification Title: NETWORK SUPPORT MANAGER Department: Automated Services, Central Library, downtown Seattle Pay Range: $18.84 - $22.90 hr. (approx. $39,338 - $47,815 annually) Hours: Full-time, work week. Variable schedule or additional hours may be required, including evenings and weekends, as necessary, to serve Library needs. Application Period: Opens August 5, 1996. Position will remain open until filled; however, screening of applications will begin immediately, so apply NOW. To Apply: You may request an application through Internet e-mail address: persnel@spl.lib.wa.us OR by calling the Human Resources Department: (206) 386-4121 The Seattle Public Library is one of the most dynamic public libraries in the nation; it is a learning organization that is open, collegial and risk-taking. SPL is in the midst of many profound changes involving new information technologies and programs which will better serve our patrons. Over five million books and materials are circulated annually through our Central Library, 23 neighborhood branch locations, Mobile Services and the Washington Talking Book and Braille Library. Our staff and public service teams are composed of highly qualified and motivated people who pride themselves on providing excellent customer service and support to all persons in Seattles diverse community. This position is responsible for the reliable design, configuration, documentation, installation, monitoring, maintenance, security, enhancement and expansion of the Librarys IP, IPX and Windows NT networks and LAN/WAN interfaces, including network operating system software, network infrastructure, and network monitoring and management software. The duties of this position include direct supervision of one or more technicians, and of several support persons and student assistants in the department. As the primary interface between network support and user support functions, this position ensures that staff works together to attach devices to the network and reconfigure the necessary network setup and management files properly. The Network Support Manager provides input and advice to the Coordinator of Automated Services on planning, budget and policy development, and ensures that changes, enhancements, problem resolution and network-related information for Library users is communicated to User Support staff and reflected in the User Support Database. Screening of applications will begin immediately, so request an application NOW! Applicants must submit ALL of the following in order to be considered: - a cover letter; - a current resume; - a fully completed Seattle Public Library employment application; and - a completed Self-Rated Skills Inventory which is also included in the application package. Request an application packet and details through our Internet e-mail address: persnel@spl.lib.wa.us OR by calling the Human Resources Department: (206) 386-4121. Seattle Public Library proudly promotes equal opportunity and diversity in its employment programs. If special accommodations are needed during the selection process, please let us know. ********** II.2. Fr: Hans Uszkoreit Re: DFKI: Positions in Computational Linguistics Positions in Computational Linguistics at DFKI The German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI GmbH) is currently seeking research scientists to join the Computational Linguistics Lab in Saarbruecken, Germany. The successful candidates will work on different projects in the areas of information access and navigation, message extraction and understanding, controlled language checking, and grammar engineering. The candidates should have a background in the development of research or application prototypes. Applicants should have a degree in computational linguistics, computer science or linguistics, and competence in several of the following areas: Programming: C, C++, Perl, Java, Lisp, Windows-programming (APIs, DLLs) Computational linguistics: multilingual grammar development, German lexicography, syntax or semantics, corpus analysis NLP-Technology: parsing, finite state technology, statistical methods, machine learning methods, database applications, information retrieval Applications: Information extraction, information retrieval, WWW-applications, testing and evaluation of NLP applications The DFKI offers competitive salaries, excellent computational facilities, and the opportunity to work in an expanding team that combines leading-edge research in computational linguistics with the development of innovative applications. The DFKI is located on the campus of Saarbruecken University, which has internationally recognised departments in computational linguistics and computer science. Please refer to our web pages (http://cl-www.dfki.uni-sb.de/) for more information. The positions will become available from the fall of 1996 onwards with an envisaged minimum duration of two years. Please send your application (including a CV and list of publications) by e-mail before September 30, 1996 to the following address: cl-jobs@dfki.uni-sb.de Prof. Dr. Hans Uszkoreit DFKI GmbH Computational Linguistics Lab Stuhlsatzenhausweg 3 D-66123 Saarbruecken Germany ********** II.3. Fr: Richard Feldman Re: Camber Corporation: Information Management Specialist INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST Camber Corporation, under contract to the John A. Volpe National Transportation Systems Center, a research facility for the U.S. Department of Transportation, seeks an Information Management Specialist to plan, implement, and support automated systems and new technologies for the Technical Reference Center (TRC). Familiarity with current library and office automation practices, including bibliographic information processing, accessing and developing Internet-based information resources, database management and telecommunications is required. Experience in training, creating documentation and/or providing technical support for MS-DOS and Windows computers, networks and software. Proven ability to learn new software and technologies and to assist software users at different skill levels. Other duties include data gathering and validation for a transportation statistical publication, research support and participation in library staff operations. QUALIFICATIONS: BS/BA or equivalent in information technology or related discipline and at least 3 years of providing technical support to others in the use of networked applications, electronic research tools, and database systems in an automated library, information center, or similar information-intensive environment. Preference given to candidates with experience with Novell, DataTrek, Prism (OCLC), DIALOG, CD-ROM interfaces and Internet searching and web page authoring. Camber Corporation offers a competitive salary and an attractive benefits program. Interested persons should send a resume and cover letter to: Susan Dresley/DTS-930 Technical Reference Center Camber Corporation 55 Broadway Cambridge, MA 02142 dresley@volpe3.dot.gov TEL: (617)494-2117 FAX: (617)494-3125 ********************************************************** III. NOTICES III.A.1 From: Gerry McKiernan Re: Map to Navigating the Web Map to Navigating the Web With the August issue of _PC Computing_, the Ziff-Davis monthly magazine focused on the usability of computer systems, productivity, and the application of technology in business, there is an excellent accompanying map supplement, a 'Map to Navigating the Web'. The 'Map to Navigating the Web' is a literal map that presents what the editors of _PC Computing_ consider the 'best the Internet has to offer' in Search Engines, Web Indexes, Guides, Research and FAQs and New and Cool. For each entry, its name, URL and a brief outline profile are provided. Oh Yes, BTW, several 'library-organized' indexes are incorporated, notably CyberDewey, INFOMINE and CyberStacks(sm) [:-]! Regards, Gerry McKiernan Curator, CyberStacks(sm) Iowa State University 152 Parks Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/ ********** III.A.2. Fr: Heather Boyles Re: FARNET's Washington Update FARNET's Washington Update --- August 2, 1996 IN THIS ISSUE: o FCC decision affecting local loop competition adopted this week o TIIAP program holds on for FY97 (maybe) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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.3. Fr: Katharine Sharp Review Re: Katharine Sharp Review No. 3 available The Katharine Sharp Review ISSN 1083-5261 http://edfu.lis.uiuc.edu/review The Katharine Sharp Review, the review of student scholarship in library and information science, announces the publication of issue No. 3, Summer 1996! KSR is published by the Graduate School of Library and Information Science at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Articles are available in both HTML and PDF formats. http://edfu.lis.uiuc.edu/review/summer1996/ Table of Contents: * Scott A. Carpenter - Accomodation to Persons with Disabilities: A Census of Ohio College and University Libraries * Dana McFarland - Multimedia in Higher Education * Diane Worrell - The Work of Patricia Knapp (1914-1972): Relevance for the Electronic Era Kevin Ward Editor The Katharine Sharp Review review@edfu.lis.uiuc.edu http://edfu.lis.uiuc.edu/review ********** III.A.4. Fr: GSLIS Publications Office Re: Hebrew and Arabic Script in the Automated Library **This information and more can also be found at **http://edfu.lis.uiuc.edu/puboff/ **Please excuse duplication Announcing the availabilty of: Decision-Making for Automation: Hebrew and Arabic Script Materials in the Automated Library By Elizabeth Vernon Occasional Paper No. 205 It is generally accepted in the library world that an automated catalog means more accessible data for patrons, greater productivity for librarians, and (via the services of bibliographic utilities) an improvement in the sharing of bibliographic data among libraries. While the desirability of automation is not a controversial issue, how to implement automation remains a problem: what hardware and software to use, what standards to follow, etc. Each institution must assess its priorities, determine the needs of its user population, and decide which are the most important needs to meet. The institution must also determine if sharing cataloging data with other institutions is a priority and, if so, with which ones? The institution must simultaneously assess its available resources: how much of an investment can it afford to put into hardware, software, ongoing maintenance and licensing costs, and staff time? Hebrew, Arabic, and other non-Roman languages present special challenges when undertaken by a Roman character system. This Occasional Paper surveys the automation options available to libraries with Hebrew and Arabic script collections and examines the automation decisions that different libraries worldwide have made, with consideration of how these choices relate to the priorities of these institutions. The primary focus is on academic and research libraries. DECISION-MAKING FOR AUTOMATION: HEBREW AND ARABIC SCRIPT MATERIALS IN THE AUTOMATED LIBRARY (Occasional Paper 205), ISSN 0276 1769. 91 pp. $10.00 + $3.00 shipping ($1.00 for each additional copy) in the U.S. International orders add $5.00 shipping ($1.50 for each additional copy). Orders should be prepaid to the University of Illinois and sent to: The Publications Office Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Illinois 501 E. Daniel Champaign, Illinois 61820 (217) 333-1359 Fax: (217) 244-7329 ********** III.A.5. Fr: Richard Hill Re: JASIS September Table of Contents JASIS Volume 47, Number 9, SEPTEMBER 1996 CONTENTS IN MEMORIAM Calvin N. Mooers, October 24, 1919 December 1, 1994 Madeline M. Henderson 659 SPECIAL TOPIC ISSUE: ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING GUEST EDITOR: ROBIN PEEK Electronic Publishing Grows up Robin Peek 665 What Is a Document? Rethinking the Concept in Uneasy Times Linda Schamber 669 Organizational Dimensions of Effective Digital Library Use: Closed Rational and Open Natural Systems Models Lisa Covi and Rob Kling 672 ELVYN: The Delivery of an Electronic Version of a Journal from the Publisher to Libraries Fytton Rowland, Cliff McKnight, Jack Meadows, and Peter Such 690 IPCT Journal Readership Survey Zane L. Berge and Mauri P. Collins 701 Networked Information Retrieval and Organization: Issues and Questions Joseph W. Janes and Louis B. Rosenfeld 711 BOOK REVIEWS Dictionary of Bibliometrics, by Virgil Diodato Katherine W. McCain 716 Critical Issues in Systems Theory and Practice, edited by Keith Ellis, Amanda Gregory, Bridget R. Mears-Young, and Gillian Ragsdell Peter G. Underwood 717 Designing Information Technology in the Postmodern Age: From Method to Metaphor, by Richard Coyne Terrence A. Brooks 719 Beyond the Information Systems Outsourcing Bandwagon: The Insourcing Response, by Mary Celia Lacity and Rudy Hirschheim Alison M. Keyes 720 Library Patrons and the Law, by Arlene Bielefield and Lawrence Cheeseman Stephen Marvin 722 Expertise and Technology, Cognition and Human-Computer Cooperation, edited by Jean-Michel Hoc, Pietro C. Cacciabue, and Erik Hollnagel Melanie J. Norton 722 The Internet Access Cookbook: A Librarian's Commonsense Guide to Low-Cost Connections, by Karen G. Schneider Donna Zoccola Soultoukis 725 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 726 Richard Hill Executive Director, American Society for Information Science 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 501 Silver Spring, MD 20910 FAX: (301) 495-0810 Voice: (301) 495-0900 rhill@cni.org http://www.asis.org ********** III.B.1. Fr: Bernd Frohmann Re: CAIS '97 Call for Papers CALL FOR PAPERS: CAIS/ACSI '97 Communication and Information in Context: Society, Technology, and the Professions The June 1997 conference of the Canadian Association for Information Science/Association canadienne des sciences de l'information (CAIS/ACSI) will be held at the Learned Societies Congress in St. John's, Newfoundland, 8-10 June 1997. CONFERENCE THEME: Dedicated to the study of information its production, organization, distribution, value and use CAIS/ACSI '97 will make a significant contribution to the theme of the Learned Societies Congress of 1997: Communications. Research papers for Communication and Information in Context: Society, Technology, and the Professions, CAIS/ACSI '97 are invited on a wide range of approaches to the study of communication and information. Papers are solicited in three broad areas that will appeal to academic researchers and information professionals alike: (1) social studies of information and communications; (2) technological issues and quantitative analyses; (3) the role of research in the information and communication professions. CAIS/ACSI '97 will provide the opportunity for creative contacts and fruitful collaborations not only among association members, but also between CAIS delegates and members of cognate associations meeting at the Learned Societies Congress, among them: Consortium for Computers in the Humanities, Canadian Semiotic Association, Association for Bibliotherapy in Canada, Film Studies Association of Canada, Association for the Study of Canadian Radio and Television, Canadian Association of Public Data Users, Canadian Communication Association, and others. TOPICS FOR CAIS '97: SESSION A: Social Studies of Information and Communications: Critical Approaches to Social Studies of Information and Communication The Political Economy of Communication and Information * Cultural Studies of Information and Communication * Communication as Culture and Social Structure * Legal Issues in Information and Communication * Information Seeking, Communication and Use * The Information Society: myth or reality? * Information Policy * Media Studies SESSION B: Technological Issues and Quantitative Studies: Statistical methods in studies of information and communication * Mathematical models of communications and information systems * Quantitative approaches to the Internet and World Wide Web * Design and performance of information retrieval systems * Quantitative methods in information management * Hypertext system design and performance * Bibliometric and informetric analyses SESSION C: Research for the Communication and Information Professions: The Use and Value of Research for Communication and Information Professionals * Research in Education for the Information and Communication Professions * The Information Professional as Researcher * The deadline for abstracts (250 words) is 15 October 1996. Final papers (3,000-4,000 words) must be received in electronic form (ASCII or WP 5 or higher) by 15 January 1997. Address submissions to: Bernd Frohmann, CAIS '97 Conference Chair Graduate School of Library and Information Science University of Western Ontario, London, ON N6G 1H1 CANADA voice: (519) 661-3542 | fax: (519) 661-3506 Internet: frohmann@julian.uwo.ca WWW: http://www.uwo.ca/gslis/faculty/frohmann/ The Learned Societies Congress is an annual conference of conferences. Member associations in the humanities and social sciences meet in overlapping conferences during the Congress period (in 1997, from 31 May to 14 June). The host University, the Memorial University of Newfoundland in 1997, provides the venue, arrangements for accommodation, conference room bookings, and hospitality. The Congress is an excellent opportunity for CAIS/ACSI to benefit from contact with other academic and scholarly associations, and to expose the research of its members to a wider audience. FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Learned Societies Secretariat Spencer Hall, 2nd Floor Memorial University of Newfoundland St. John's, Nfld. A1C 5S7 CANADA fax: (709) 737-4449 tel: (709) 737-4360 Internet: learneds@morgan.ucs.mun.ca WWW: http://www.mun.ca/learneds/ ********** III.B.2. Fr: Joan K Lippincott Re: CAUSE/CNI Conference in Virginia TEACHING AND LEARNING IN CYBERSPACE A CAUSE/CNI Regional Conference September 12-13, 1996 in Roanoke, VA Developments in technology are enabling changes in the higher education environment from modernization of operations to transformations in teaching and learning practices. Conferees will meet at the historic, technologically- sophisticated Hotel Roanoke to explore the advantages and opportunities that technology offers to improve the instructional environment. PLENARY SPEAKERS: Burks Oakley II, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign "The Virtual Classroom: Silicon and Fiber Replacing Bricks and Mortar" Robert Bates, Virginia Tech "The Role of Information Technology for a Learning Environment" William Graves, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill "Financing Information Technology" Polley Ann McClure, University of Virginia "The Crisis in IT Support: Has Our Current Model Reached Its Limit?" Douglas Gale, George Washington University "Campus Networking Strategies for the Year 2000" BREAKOUT SESSIONS ON: --Using technology in instruction --Campus information policies --Blacksburg Electronic Village --Electronic Theses and Dissertations --Technology Planning for Small Colleges --Information Technology at Community Colleges --Electronic Libraries and Information Resources --Distance Education PROGRAM CHAIRS: A. Wayne Donald and Eileen Hitchingham Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University CONFERENCE FEES: Before Aug. 12: $100 for CAUSE / CNI members; $200 for nonmembers PRECONFERENCES (for additional fee) on: --Working Together: A Seminar for Library and Information Technology Professionals --Scholarly Electronic Communications from University Libraries FIND REGISTRATION FORMS AND ABSTRACTS OF PRESENTATIONS AT: http://cause-www.colorado.edu/ EARLY REGISTRATION FEES ARE IN EFFECT UNTIL AUGUST 12. Joan K. Lippincott, Assistant Executive Director Coalition for Networked Information 21 Dupont Circle, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20036 (202) 296-5098 FAX: (202) 872-0884 Internet: joan@cni.org ********************************************************** IRLIST Digest is distributed from the University of California, Division of Library Automation, 300 Lakeside Drive, Oakland, CA. 94612-3550. 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