IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 January 16, 1995 Volume XII, Number 3 Issue 240 ********************************************************** II. JOBS 1. U. Rochester: Cataloging Librarian, Electronic Resources 2. Fermilab: Library Administrator 3. U. Florida, Gainesville: Information Specialist 4. U. Maryland, Baltimore: Internet Coordinator III. NOTICES B. Meetings 1. Funding to attend SIGIR '95 2. 1st Int'l. Cognitive Technology Conference ********************************************************** II. JOBS II.1. Fr: Frank E. Sadowski, Jr. Re: U. Rochester: Cataloging Librarian for Electronic Resources CATALOGING LIBRARIAN FOR ELECTRONIC RESOURCES: The University of Rochester Library seeks a service-oriented librarian with excellent oral and written communication skills and demonstrated abilities in the organization of information. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) organize and provide access via the University's campus- wide information system to electronic information resources, including library, university-wide, departmental, and Internet information utilizing gopher and Mosaic software and other information and access tools as appropriate; 2) create bibliographic and authority records in the library's catalog for electronic resources (including computer software, CD-ROMs, multimedia, and local and Internet information resources); and 3) serve as resource person for the library and campus to organize information for effective access to online and networked resources. THE SUCCESSFUL INDIVIDUAL will actively participate in the library's efforts to provide effective information access to its clientele, and will work closely with the Catalog Department Head, the CWIS Coordinator, and staff from the library's Computer Systems and Applications Division and Public Services Division. QUALIFICATIONS: REQUIRED: ALA-accredited masters degree; at least 1 year original cataloging experience (preferably with electronic resources in an academic library); demonstrated experience and skills with networked information resources (especially the Internet); working knowledge of and experience with various computer operating systems, particularly Windows and/or Macintosh (highly desirable), DOS, OS2, VAX/VMS, and UNIX (desirable); excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills; excellent writing and editing skills, with demonstrated experience; and the ability to work successfully in a team setting. DESIRABLE: working knowledge of HTML and SGML. Salary: $26,000 and up, depending upon qualifications. CLOSING DATE: Applications requested by February 10, 1995, but accepted until position is filled. Send cover letter, resume, and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least 3 current references to: Jane Cassidy, Personnel Officer, Rush Rhees Library, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY 14627-0055. Preliminary questions may be sent to casi@dbv.cc.rochester.edu. EOE/MF ********** II.2. Fr: PAULA GARRETT Re Job: Library Administrator, Fermilab, Batavia, IL The Fermilab Library has an immediate full-time opening for a Library Administrator, who reports to the Head of Laboratory Services. The successful applicant will Serve as Director of Library Services, supervising a staff of 5 in all areas of library operations including online systems management. Manage budget; direct Library work flow and automation projects; plan, develop, and administer Library services based on the programmatic needs of the Laboratory. Serve as Collection Development and Reference Librarian, performing online searches in a variety of databases and handling in- depth reference and research queries of a scientific, technical nature. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: --Lead, supervise, train, and evaluate 5 full-time staff members in all areas of library operations in a highly automated environment. --Represent the Library within the Laboratory and the high- energy physics community in planning for, developing, and implementing information services, keep services up-to-date, and minimize duplication of efforts. Maintain quality control. --Manage the budget for library staff, materials and services, and automation projects. Report activity, needs, and projections to management. --Develop and manage Library automation services. Provide direction to and work with Library Computer Professional, Cataloger, and other Library staff on a wide array of technical projects including online catalog links to full-text documents, cataloging and downloading non-MARC records into the Library's MARC-based, DRA online catalog, and networking CD-ROM databases. Develop existing Library World Wide Web server as the platform to integrate the online catalog, access to other systems and databases, and full- text links. Keep informed of developments and trends in the availability, organization, storage and retrieval of online information resources, within both the library and high-energy physics communities. --Perform online searches in a wide variety of databases, including those available through Dialog and STN and the CD-ROM versions, the SPIRES High-Energy Physics databases, and Internet resources via World Wide Web, gopher, and ftp servers. Deliver search results electronically. Research and answer in-depth reference queries. Provide formal and informal demonstrations and workshops on using library services. Stay in touch with the user community's information and access needs. Develop, add, change, and market services accordingly. Collection development of print and non-print resources. REQUIREMENTS: Service oriented. ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent experience. Hands-on experience in an automated library, preferably in a supervisory, leadership capacity. Expertise and experience in integrated online catalog system, document delivery, and commercial database systems such as Dialog, STN, OCLC, and CD-ROM systems. Familiarity and experience with Internet resources and tools such as World Wide Web and gopher. DESIRABLE: At least three years professional experience in a special, academic, or large public library in a reference and/or administrative position. Demonstrated excellent organizational, communication, analytic, and problem resolution skills. Self-motivated with strong initiative. Non-smoking work environment. Excellent benefit package. Competitive salary. Fermilab (Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory) is engaged in the study of high energy physics with participation from researchers worldwide. Fermilab is located forty miles west of Chicago in Batavia, Illinois. Fermilab is an equal opportunity employer (M/F/H) operated by the Universities Research Association, Inc. for the U. S. Department of Energy. Interested and qualified individuals should send a letter of application and resume addressed to Mr. James L. Thompson, Employment Manager, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, P.O. Box 500, Mail Station 116, Batavia, IL 60510-0500 or to pgarrett@fnal.fnal.gov via Internet. ********** II.3. Fr: Kurt O. Baumgartner Re: U. of Florida: Information Specialist POSITION: Information Specialist (Assistant in Engineering/Non-tenured faculty) LOCATION: Southern Technology Applications Center (STAC) University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida DUTIES: 1. Provide computerized information retrieval services for business, public sector and other clients in Florida and eight other southeastern U.S. states. 2. Responsibility for document procurement resulting from computerized searches and other sources. 3. Maintain and update Information Center collections--mostly reference. 4. Maintain currency is new databases and techniquesand keep STAC area offices and affiliates aware of any changes in services and resources. REQUIREMENTS: 1. Required: MLS from an accredited library school 2. Highly Beneficial: Additional degree in science, technology or business. Or experience in scientific, technical or business information center. 3. Required: Minimum of 3 years online searching experience in the technical, scientific or business databases of DIALOG, ORBIT, BRS, etc. (This is a must. Library school class in online searching does not qualify. This person must be able to search technical databases immediately upon hire without further training.) 4. Required: Microcomputer experience - PC preferred. 5. Beneficial: Software use - word processing, spreadsheet, graphics, etc. 6. Beneficial: Document acquisition (ILL) experience. 7. Self-starter with ability to work independently also good team player. BACKGROUND: STAC is a NASA funded department in the College of Engineering at the University of Florida. STAC helps NASA field centers and other federal labs find homes for their technologies in the private sector. STAC helps private sector companies find the technologies they need to compete. STAC works with defense dependent companies affected by defense cutbacks in finding uses for the technologies developed under defense contracts. The Information Center at STAC is a non- traditional setting. There are few books, journals or collections. There are no walk-in library patrons. SALARY: Negotiable based on experience and qualifications. However, minimum starting salary is $30,000 - the upper limit for starting salary is truly negotiable. APPLICATION: Send 1) Letter of Application - directly addressing qualifications and experience. 2) Resume 3) Names of Three Current References Mail To: Kurt O. Baumgartner Chair-Search Committee Information Specialist:LS Southern Technology Applications Center 1 Progress Blvd, Box 24 Alachua, FL 32615 FAX To: (Cover page must be separate page) Kurt O. Baumgartner - Chair STAC- IS Search Committee (904) 462-3898 E-mail: Not Accepted DEADLINES: Applications must be postmarked or FAXed by January 23, 1995. Starting date is anticipated to be on or about May 1, 1995. The University of Florida is an EO/AA employer ********** II.4. Fr: Janice E. Kelly Re: Internet Coordinator Position The Health Sciences Library U. Maryland, Baltimore: Internet Coordinator DESCRIPTION: The Health Sciences Library, University of Maryland at Baltimore and the National Network of Libraries of Medicine, Southeastern/Atlantic Region is seeking a creative professional who would enjoy the opportunity to oversee all Internet related functions for the Southeastern/Atlantic Region. This includes, but is not limited to, coordinating an overall plan to introduce Internet training and resources to the Region, identifying segments of the target public and determining the best methods to reach them, and distributing regional documents electronically. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES include: Coordination of Internet activities to include moderating the regions Internet discussion list; serving as a regional contact for nationwide Internet resource server; developing Internet materials and training modules; Internet training; assisting network members with Internet related questions, resources, technological problems, browsing tools, and obtaining Internet access; distributing regional documents electronically to World Wide Web and gohper sites; exhibiting I.internet resources at national and local meetings; and writing articles for the regional newsletter on Internet related issues. Qualifications required: MLS from an ALA accredited school; One year health sciences library or related experience; Demonstrated excellent writing skills; Experience with Internet tools and resources; Demonstrated experience with PC and Macintosh platforms; and familiarity with connecting to online information sources using various methods. Candidates must be willing to travel with exhibit/computer equipment and will be responsible for set-up. DESIRABLE: Good interpersonal skills; Experience with adult education; Coursework in medical librarianship; Good project management skills; familiarity with the NN/LM programs. Salary/Benefits: Negotiable slary with mimimum of $30,000. UMAB offers an excellent flexible benefit package which includes tuition assistance. Apply to: Send resume, letter of application with the name of three references, and salary requirements by January 20, 1995 to Beth Berman, Employment Specialist, Office of Human Services, University of Maryland, 737 W. Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201. An AA/EOE/ADA Employer ********************************************************** III. NOTICES III.B.1. Fr: Alan Smeaton Re: Funding to attend SIGIR95 Conference The European Information Retrieval Specialist Group of the Council for European Professional Informatics Societies (CEPIS/EIRSG) invites applications from young researchers for funding support to attend the 18th International ACM-SIGIR Conference in Seattle, USA in July 1995. Funding is restricted to European or European-based researchers aged 35 or younger on the date of the conference, who work in information retrieval or one of its related areas. Further details of the application procedure may be obtained by sending email to eirsg-fund@compapp.dcu.ie. The closing date for applications is 24 March 1995. ********** III.B.2. Fr: Kevin Cox Re: 1st Int'l. Cognitive Technology Conference FIRST INTERNATIONAL COGNITIVE TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE 24-27 August 1995 City University of Hong Kong The University of Aizu, Japan Cognitive Sciences Centre, University of Southampton, UK VENUE: City University of Hong Kong PROGRAMME ANNOUNCEMENT AND FINAL CALL FOR PAPERS COGNITIVE TECHNOLOGY: Cognitive Technology (CT) is the study of the interaction between people and the objects they manipulate. It is concerned with how technologically constructed tools/aids (A) bear on dynamic changes in human perception, (B) affect natural human communication, and (C) act to control human adaptation. Cognitive systems must be understood not only in terms of their goals and computational constraints but also in terms of the external physical and social environments that shape cognition. This can yield (A) technological solutions to real world problems, and (B) tools designed to be sensitive to the cognitive capabilities and affective characteristics of their users. CT takes a broader view of human capability than the current Human Computer Interface research and talks of putting more of the 'human' into the interface without attempting to simulate 'humanness' on machines. It is primarily concerned with how cognitive awareness in people may be amplified by technological means and considers the implications of such amplification on what it means to be human. It should appeal to researchers across disciplines who are interested in the sociocultural and individual implications of developments in the interface between technology and human cognition. Any technology which provides a tool has implications for CT; computer technology has special importance because of its particular capacity to provide multi-sensory stimuli and emulate human cognitive processes. CONFERENCE AIMS: The issues to be explored in this conference can be classified into three areas (1) research problems, (2) process/product specification, and (3) combinations of the two. 1) RESEARCH PROBLEMS: * Establishing an integrated human/machine relationship in which the machine externalizes, extends, and amplifies human cognitive processes. * Examining the ways in which affective states relate to the effect of technological development on human thinking. * Studying sources of dissonance between technological process/production and human thought/emotion. 2) PROCESS/PRODUCT SPECIFICATION, * Safeguarding technological growth and development by identifying and eliminating dehumanizing hazards and potentially destructive implications early in the developmental process. * Empowering technology users to become more critical and proactive in considering the tools at their disposal. * Providing guidelines for responsibly presenting information so as to help the user "ask the right questions". 3) JOINT RESEARCH AND PROCESS/PRODUCT SPECIFICATION, * Focusing technological growth away from technology-driven and towards human-driven development. * Humanizing technological development from the inside out by placing our cognitive achievements and abilities into the technologies we develop. * Providing technology-based opportunities for the modelling, training, correction, and enhancement of various aspects of human behaviour. * Providing technological means to overcome handicaps, drudgery, fatigue, and any other barriers to human creativity and growth. The First Hong Kong Round Table on Cognitive Technology will take place at the end of the conference to discuss the issues raised at the conference and directions for future research and collaboration. CHAIRMAN: Professor Jacob L. Mey, Odense University, Denmark & Northwestern University, USA. INVITED SPEAKERS: Professor Stevan Harnad, University of Southampton, UK Professor T. L. Kunii, University of Aizu, Japan CALL FOR PAPERS: If you are interested in considering these issues, or other similar ones, and want to share your thoughts and hopes with like-minded people, please submit 6 hard copies of an extended abstract (apprx 1500 words) to Kevin Cox, Department of Computer Science, City University of Hong Kong, Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong, Kowloon, Hong Kong. e-mail: cscoxk@cityu.edu.hk, fax: (852) 788 8614, tel: (852) 788 8604. All abstracts will be refereed by an independent panel. The opinions of the referees will determine a list of 30 papers to be presented at the conference. 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