Information Retrieval List Digest 319 (August 12, 1996) URL = http://hegel.lib.ncsu.edu/stacks/serials/irld/irld-319 IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 August 12, 1996 Volume XIII, Number 32 Issue 319 ********************************************************** I. QUERIES 1. Project Aristotle(sm) II. JOBS 1. NY Medical College: Library Systems Coordinator 2. Dowelanco: Technical Information Specialist 3. ASIS Bulletin: Editor III. NOTICES B. Meetings 1. Distance Learning 2. Communications Unleashed ********************************************************** I. QUERIES I.1. Fr: Gerry McKiernan Re: Project Aristotle(sm) Project Aristotle(sm) Automated Categorization of Web Resources I am pleased to announce the establishment of Project Aristotle(sm), a clearinghouse of projects and research devoted to the automated categorization of Web resources. The URL for Project Aristotle(sm) is: http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/Aristotle.htm For each project, its name, if known, principal investigator, project description, and relevant citations are provided. A hotlink to an available demonstration or prototype is also provided, if available. Entries are organized alphabetically by the name of the organization with which the principal investigator is affiliated. I am greatly interesting in developing this clearinghouse further and would very much appreciate the name, e-mail and/or URL of similar projects or investigations. Presently, I am only interested in projects and prototypes that have _applied_ filtering systems, text extraction and/or categorization, or agents, robots or machine learning to the categorization of Web resources. I am _not_ presently interested in work that reviews these approaches or technologies in general. I am particularly interested in current efforts which employ applicable data discovery and mining approaches to Web categorization. All additional projects and studies will be integrated within the Project Aristotle(sm) site after review. Regards, Gerry McKiernan Curator, CyberStacks(sm) Iowa State University 152 Parks Library Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/ ********************************************************** II. JOBS II.1. Fr: Joanne Caldera Re: New York Medical College: Library Systems Coordinator New York Medical College, Medical Sciences Library, has an immediate opportunity for an experienced library systems professional. LIBRARY SYSTEMS COORDINATOR Manages 2 NT servers, 20+ PCs, LAN and software applications; coordinates computer systems/services with administrative and academic computing; facilitates on-going strategic planning for informatics; coordinates maintenance of integrated on-line catalog; provides orientation and train on various software applications, as well as technical support. BSCS and 3 years of related experience or MLS required. PC and Macintosh proficiency essential. Must understand computer networking, especially Novell NetWare and NT. Sybase programming background helpful. Experience with integration of different applications, Internet and World Wide Web necessary. Must have strong problem-solving, interpersonal and oral/written communication skills, and the flexibility to work in a team environment. Excellent benefits package. Mail/fax resume to: Joanne Caldera, Administrator Medical Sciences Library New York Medical College Valhalla, NY 10595 FAX: (914)993-4191 joanne@nymc.edu ********** II.2. Fr: Adele Hoskin Re: Dowelanco, Indianapolis IN: Technical Information Scientist DowElanco, a leading company in the development of innovative products for crop protection, has an immediate opening for a Technical Information Scientist in the Global Research Information Management Center (IMC). The incumbent has the responsibility to research, retrieve and provide chemical and biological information including literature searches, patent searches, substructure searches and genetic sequence searches for the entire global research community using Dialog, STN, Questel, Derwent products, and GENBANK. The Technical Information Scientist is vital in providing leadership and counsel to the R&D functions for effective information management as related to searching, organizing, disseminating, and communicating key research information. This position reports to the Manager, Global Research Information Management Center. Requirements: Masters degree from an ALA-accredited school of library and information science; a BS/BA or higher in Chemistry or Biology, and several years relevant experience in special science libraries organizing, planning, and developing strategies for information delivery of both print and electronic resources. In addition other highly desired skills include a demonstrated ability to work effectively with a diverse scientific community; superior written, oral, analytical, and problem solving skills; high level of initiative; flexibility; willingness to work in a demanding and rapidly changing and creative environment; and evidence of commitment to excellence in service. DowElanco, one of the largest agricultural and specialty products companies in the world headquartered in Indianapolis IN, was formed in 1989 as a joint venture of the Agricultural Products of the Dow Chemical Company and the Plant Science business of Eli Lilly and Company. DowElanco is a global company that brings together technology and agriculture to yield unprecedented harvests and unmatched opportunities. The goal of DowElanco is to be a global leader in agricultural and specialty product science, technology, sales and marketing. To achieve this goal, we attract high caliber professionals who share our commitment to the sciences - and our commitment to the environment. By bringing high-technology solutions to bear on agricultural problems, the scientists at DowElanco discover and produce products that combat plant disease, insect pests, and weeds. Our products dramatically improve the quantity and quality of life of the worlds population, both in urban and rural environments. In addition to a competitive compensation and benefits package, DowElanco is committed to attracting, developing, and training a diverse group of professionals. DowElanco is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. Application: open immediately; open until filled. Interested candidates should send a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and the names, addresses and phone numbers of three references, by September 15, to: DowElanco, Attn: Kathy McIntyre Dept 4 , R & D Human Resources, 9330 Zionsville Road, Indianapolis IN 46268-1054. Phone: 317-337-4956; Fax 317-337-4970. ********** II.3. Fr: Richard Hill Re: Call for _Bulletin_ Editor Solicitation of Candidates for Editor of the ASIS Bulletin The ASIS Board is developing a new vision for the Bulletin of the American Society for Information Science (Bulletin). The Bulletin will be the society's pre-eminent, non-archival publication. It will consider applications of technologies and procedures, developments in information science, opinions, etc. in a timely manner and without formal peer review. Further articulation of this vision will be developed by the Bulletin's new Editor in conjunction with the Publisher . The ASIS Board stresses that the Bulletin will NOT compete with the Journal of the American Society for Information Science; it is expected that the Bulletin, ASIS Web and JASIS editors will work in cooperation as necessary and appropriate. The Bulletin Editor should be knowledgeable of the breadth of the information science field, new directions worthy of exploration, and the concerns of information scientists. The editorial focus of the Bulletin is expected to be practical and applications oriented, rather than addressing theoretical or basic research. EDITOR: The Editor will develop an editorial calendar in consultation with the Publisher, solicit articles that reflect the editorial calendar and additional articles to provide balance of topics, and perform initial copyediting (or return articles to authors for further work), all in adherence with production schedules. The Editor will develop the editorial content as appropriate. We envision the Editor's being responsible for about 20 typeset pages of copy per issue for 6 issues per year. We recognize that it may be necessary for the Bulletin to be expanded to include appropriate editorial content and this need will be accommodated as resources allow. The editorial calendar should take into account the goals of increasing subscriptions and advertising to enable expansion of Bulletin. The Editor must be capable of receiving electronic submissions and willing to participate in pursuing an electronic edition of Bulletin. ASIS HEADQUARTERS RESOURCES/SUPPORT: ASIS headquarters will manage all advertising, subscription, typesetting, printing, and distribution activities. ASIS headquarters will continue to develop the "Inside ASIS," ASIS meeting news, and other such information for the Bulletin and will coordinate this with the Editor. EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST: Candidates interested in being considered for the position of Editor should submit brief statements of interest, background, a detailed synopsis of the directions envisioned for the Bulletin, and compensation expectations and support requirements to Richard Hill, ASIS Executive Director, 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 501, Silver Spring, MD 20910 (rhill@asis.org) by September 15, 1996. 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. NOTICES III.B.1. Fr: GIANNA@sla.org Re: Distance Learning If you're an information professional looking for ways to gain broader responsibilities, or expand your role beyond the corporate library, then this video-conference seminar is for you! The Special Libraries Association is introducing "Getting Out of the Box: The Knowledge Management Opportunity," a new distance learning program designed to teach you how to position yourself as a key player in the emerging knowledge management phenomenon. WHEN: Thursday, October 17, 1996, 1:30 EST WHERE: Boston, Chicago, New York, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Toronto, Washington, DC. Additional sites may be added. For additional information, contact Gianna Renzulli, SLA's Manager of Professional Development at 1/202/234-4700, or e-mail gianna@sla.org. ********** III.B.2. Fr: Susan Evoy Re: Communications Unleashed Save the Dates .... COMMUNICATIONS UNLEASHED What's at Stake? Who Benefits? How to Get Involved! Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility Conference and Annual Meeting October 19-20, Georgetown University, Washington, DC The Telecommunications Act of 1996 precipitated a dramatic change in the way we look at, think about, use, and provide communications and information. As old boundaries disappear, public interest and consumer interests take on new meanings. What will the sleek infobahns of the new era offer consumers, including rural and remote area residents and the urban underserved? What will the changes mean for the rights of consumers to express themselves and access information freely, and to conduct transactions reasonably, without fear of big brother or big business invading their privacy, or worse? What are the new roles for regulators? How will they interact with each other and where will jurisdictional lines be drawn? And how do we, as citizen activists, work to guarantee our rights and pursue the public interest in the new legislative, regulatory, and commercial landscape? This conference brings together experts in policy and activism to explore the current state of policy development. They will help you to translate this knowledge into effective advocacy and action in order to protect the interests of the underserved from an onslaught of revolutionary changes that deregulation and unfettered competition will bring. The speakers will explain the real-world implications of the changes in telecommunications laws, along with the regulatory activity that implements these laws and how to influence these processes. Activists at many levels will share success stories and tactics that work, and will build our collective knowledge and experience into networks of activists that can support each other into the future. Please plan to attend this information-rich weekend of October 19-20, at the epicenter of the earthquake that is shaking up the telecommunications landscape, Washington, DC. Further details will be distributed in the next month and will be posted on our Web site at http://www.cpsr.org/home.html CONFERENCE PROGRAM FOR SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19 KEYNOTE SPEAKER - RALPH NADER (invited): Green Party Presidential nominee and legendary consumer advocate THE COMMUNICATIONS TSUNAMI: In the new blurry world of corporate mergers and mega-packaging of services, where is the consumer and public interest stake and who will represent it? Panelists will examine the post-telecom act world with a view toward interpreting the impact and effects of universal service, the opening of local exchanges to competition, the provision of fair pricing rules, and stewardship of the dazzling array of newly emerging broadband services. TOOLKITS FOR ACTIVISTS: This panel will assess the kinds of tools, methods, and techniques available to activists and practitioners at state, local, and community levels. How can activists get a wedge in among the telecom and media giants? For community nets, what works, what doesn't, and why? How can public interest concerns be leveraged at the micro-level? How can citizens learn to grasp and work with the new market and regulatory realities at national, state, and local levels? THE INTERNET: COMMERCIALIZATION, GLOBALIZATION, AND GOVERNANCE: The accelerating commercialization and globalization of the Internet raises new and divisive problems of governance and control. What might these trends mean for the Internet in the years to come? Can we create cooperative institutions for Internet management that are globally inclusive and effective? Will governments adopt policies that promote or stifle innovative new services like Internet telephony? What new pricing schemes will be developed, and what will be the impact on access to information and services? INFORMATION RIGHTS: New information technologies and policy responses to them raise many issues related to information rights on the Internet. Panelists will discuss new threats to privacy enabled by the collection of personal information on the web, and ways to combat them; freedom of speech online, including the Communications Decency Act as well as state and international issues; and the consequences of new measures to protect copyright, including currently pending legislation and technical proposals from industry. COMPUTERS AND ELECTIONS: RISKS, RELIABILITY AND REFORM: There are widespread and legitimate concerns about the accuracy, integrity and security of computer-generated vote totals. Panelists will discuss the technical, social and political origins of these concerns within the context of today's election system. They will also make recommendations for changes in the areas of technology, election law, accountability and oversight. CONFERENCE PROGRAM FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20 CONCURRENT WORKSHOPS: SESSION ONE Competition and the Internet Consumer Civic Networking: By-passing the Big Boys Media Tactics and Outreach SESSION TWO Internet Legal Issues Broadcasting and Mass Media Fundraising for the Public Interest Susan Evoy * Deputy Director http://www.cpsr.org/home.html Computer Professionals for Social Responsibility P.O. Box 717 * Palo Alto * CA * 94302 Phone: (415) 322-3778 * Fax: (415) 322-4748 * Email: evoy@cpsr.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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