IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 June 17, 1996 Volume XIII, Number 24 Issue 311 ********************************************************** II. JOBS 1. UCLA: LIS, Digital Resources Librarian 2. Indiana State U.: Assoc. VP, IS; Dean, Lib. Services III. NOTICES A. Publications 1. CAUSE Publication 2. FARNET's Washington Update 3. The Information Society 12:1, ToC B. Meetings 1. Workshop on Electronic Publishing of Datasets 2. Connections '96 C. Miscellaneous 1. Federal Court Decision RE Communications Decency Act 2. Excerpts from CDA Decision ********************************************************** II. JOBS II.1. Fr: Karen D. Murray Re: UCLA: LIS, Digital Resources Librarian Digital Resources Librarian The Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS) in the Graduate School of Education & Information Studies at UCLA announces an exciting career opportunity. We are seeking a Digital Resources Librarian to manage the Department's digital information resources based in the LIS (Library and Information Science) Laboratory, provide curricular support and participate in continuing education activities. The Digital Resources Librarian is an active partner on faculty and research teams. DESCRIPTION OF UNIT: Many of the curricular and research initiatives of the DLIS concern how nontraditional information resources are designed, created, evaluated and used. The Department includes an active team working on the broad research fronts of digital libraries and multimedia systems. The Department incorporates technology in all areas of the curriculum, and offers courses to UCLA undergraduates, master's and Ph.D. students, and information professionals seeking to update their expertise. The Department seeks to develop leaders and innovators who will change institutions and solve problems relating to the personal and social use of information. All DLIS students are encouraged to challenge accepted ideas and actively explore new areas of knowledge to fulfill the promise of the information age. The LIS Laboratory provides an open exploratory space that invites participation, collaborative learning and self-directed activities. Lab resources include a multi-platform computing environment with access to various networked information systems--over 35 lab workstations form a component of a 500 workstation network in the School. Plans are underway to further expand and diversify the LIS Lab's computing environment, including the expansion of multimedia facilities and increasing integration with other campus resources. DUTIES: The Digital Resources Librarian (DRL) coordinates action with the Laboratory Librarian, the Department Chair and the Graduate School of Education & Information Studies' Educational Technology Unit. The DRL is under the general supervision of the Laboratory Librarian, and works to integrate new information technologies into the LIS Lab. The DRL has three primary areas of responsibility: 1. Support for faculty and students of the Department of Library and Information Science. Assist with instruction for all courses in the Department of Library and Information Science that have an information technology component including various networked and online systems, bibliographic utilities, and multimedia products. This includes instructional support through classroom lectures on the various computer-based systems, and the provision of individual instruction and consultation in knowledge navigation, instruction and training in the use of digital multimedia resources for students and faculty. The DRL provides support for faculty in preparation of courses involving an information technology component. 2. Computer services planning and systems administration in the LIS Lab. These duties of the DRL include the selection, maintenance, and supervision of information technology in support of curriculum. Specific planning and system administration duties include management of the LIS Lab computing budget, planning and coordination of the installation of new software and hardware within the lab, computer account management for all online systems, and the authoring, development and maintenance of networked information services. The DRL assists with the supervision of student lab assistants, a 50% FTE programmer/analyst, and a multimedia technician. The DRL also assists with the creation of in-house documentation and instructional aids. 3. Development and instruction of information systems workshops related to professional education programs offered by the Department. The DRL develops and presents professional education workshops in computer or information systems related areas, and may represent the Department in meetings with other institutions when the Department contemplates using LIS Lab staff or computing resources to provide training to librarians, information professionals or teachers outside the degree programs. QUALIFICATIONS: The Department is seeking a creative and energetic person to work in a demanding and rapidly changing environment. The successful candidate will have knowledge of library and information science, as demonstrated by a MLIS degree (or equivalent) from a program accredited by the American Library Association. The candidate will also have the substantial and demonstrated technical ability required to manage the laboratory's information systems. Specific technical skills include web and multimedia development; scripting or higher level programming language; LAN administration; experience using online catalogs, databases, and the Internet; experience in using a variety of computer platforms; evidence of creative application of information technologies to meet user needs. Excellent interpersonal skills, the ability to communicate effectively and work well with others, and instructional ability is essential. The candidate must be able to pursue multiple projects as part of a team of information specialists working with culturally diverse faculty, students, and staff. Candidates with 1-2 years of experience will receive preference. STARTING RANK: Assistant or Associate Librarian. SALARY RANGE: $29,976-$52,788. Anyone wishing to be considered for the position should write Prof. Gregory H. Leazer, Chair of the DRL Search Committee, Department of Library and Information Science, 226 GSE&IS Building, Mailbox 951520, UCLA, 405 Hilgard Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90095-1520, or e-mail drl@bert.gseis.ucla.edu. The application letter should include a complete statement of qualifications, a full resume of education and relevant experience, and the names of at least three persons who are knowledgeable about the applicant's qualifications for this position. Candidates applying by July 15, 1996, will be given first consideration. Preliminary interviews will be conducted at the Annual Conference of the American Library Association, July 5-10, 1996. Karen D. Murray UCLA Library Administration kmurray@library.ucla.edu FAX: (310) 206-4109 ********** II.2. Fr: Rose Ann Toulson Re: Indiana State U.: Assoc. VP, IS & Dean, Library Services INDIANA STATE UNIVERSITY ASSOCIATE VICE PRESIDENT FOR INFORMATION SERVICES AND DEAN OF LIBRARY SERVICES The Associate Vice President and Dean reports to the Provost and provides leadership, strategic planning, and overall management for Information Services, which encompasses the library, academic computing and networking services, institutional computing, and telecommunications. The successful candidate will possess a vision for the role of the library and for integrating information technologies, resources, and services in support of the University's mission. This position involves extensive interaction with a variety of individuals and organizations, on and off campus, and requires an open consultative style of leadership. An ALA-accredited Master's Degree in library science and at least five years of experience in academic library or computing administration are required. Doctorate strongly preferred. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of academic libraries, computing and networking infrastructure. Demonstrated leadership in organizational and fiscal management including planning, developing, and evaluating programs and personnel. Demonstrated effectiveness in communicating with various internal and external constituencies. Record of scholarly accomplishment. This is a twelve-month, faculty rank and tenure-track appointment. Salary commensurate with qualifications. Excellent fringe benefits including TIAA-CREF. Indiana State University is a comprehensive state university located in Terre Haute in west central Indiana. The University has 650 full-time faculty and 11,200 undergraduate and graduate students. Additional information about ISU's library and Information Services Division can be found at http:// web.indstate.edu/assocvp.htm. Nominations are welcome. Preferred starting date January 1, 1997. Screening will begin July 15, 1996. Applicants are requested to submit a cover letter and a complete resume along with the names, addresses, telephone numbers, and/or email addresses of five current references to Chairperson, Search Committee for Associate Vice President for Information Services and Dean of Library Services, Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 47809. ISU is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer. RoseAnn Toulson Indiana State University ACNS Associate Director Technical Support ********************************************************** III. NOTICES III.A.1. Fr: Paul Evan Peters Re: CAUSE Publication _Distributed Learning_ is Professional Paper #14 from CAUSE Professional Paper #14 from CAUSE explores the potential for technology to not only enhance, but actually transform the delivery of higher education in the information age. In _Distributed Learning_, authors Diana G. Oblinger and Mark K. Maruyama explain the impetus for change to a learner- centered paradigm, and offer real-world examples from fifteen institutions of using technology to accommodate such change. Oblinger and Maruyama are manager and consultant (respectively) of academic programs for the Higher Education Division of IBM North America. The publication was sponsored by IBM. To order call 303-939-0310, or send e-mail to orders@cause.colorado.edu. Paul Evan Peters paul@cni.org Executive Director fax 202-872-0884 Coalition for Networked Information 202-296-5098 21 Dupont Circle ftp://ftp.cni.org/ Washington, DC 20036 gopher://gopher.cni.org:70/ USA http://www.cni.org/CNI.homepage.html ********** III.A.2. Fr: Heather Boyles Re: FARNET's Washington Update FARNET's Washington Update --- June 14, 1996 IN THIS ISSUE: o CDA meets with defeat: what does it mean for future "indecency" legislation? - brief overview of the decision >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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.A.3. Fr: Rob Kling Re: The Information Society 12:1 (January-March 1996) This issue came out a bit late, in late May ..... The Information Society Letter from Rob Kling Editor-in-Chief For TIS Issue 12(1) (January-March, 1996) March 1996 This issue of The Information Society, 12(1), includes articles that focus on diverse aspects of emerging National Information Infrastructures, including a Forum about the 1995 Durango Declarations that serve as a basis for discussing the character of a "civicly-oriented information and computer science." The issue opens with three articles that examine the promise and complexities of international computer networks to support the distribution of information and the formation of convivial social groups. The next TIS issue, 12(2), will include a Forum about the ethical issues of collecting data in electronic forums (such as newsgroups and LISTSERVs). Professor James Thomas has organized a group of social scientists (Storm King, Dennis Waskul, Sharon Boehlefeld, Susan Herring, Elizabeth Reid and Christina Allen) who discuss these ethical issues from different disciplinary and ethical perspectives. To what extent are conversations in these electronic spaces akin to private conversations in a restaurant or self-help groups rather than open pronouncements in a park? What should be the requirements for informed consent in studies based on communications from electronic forums. The papers examine these issues from the perspectives of clinical psychology, sociology, communications, and other disciplines. TIS issue 12(3) will include articles will include articles about National Information Infrastructure developments in Taiwan and Japan. In addition, Mitchell Mueller and Jorge Schement examine the conditions under which people choose not to have telephones (while they might subscribe to cable television). Associate Editor Mark Poster has organized a Forum of analysts who examine the controversial position paper, "Cyberspace and the American Dream: A Magna Carta for the Knowledge Age" by Esther Dyson, George Gilder, George Keyworth, and Alvin Toffler (http://www.pff.org/position.html). Descriptions of TIS 12(2) and 12(3) are posted on TIS's web page (see http://www.ics.uci.edu/~kling/tis.html). TABLE of CONTENTS: The Information Society 12(1) Letter from the Editor-in-Chief Special Section: Knowledge, Networks, and Changing Social Relationships Internet: Which Future for Organized Knowledge, Frankenstein or Pygmalion? by Luciano Floridi Informational Imperatives and Socially Mediated Relationships, by Roberta Lamb Defending the Boundaries: Identifying and Countering Threats in a Usenet Newsgroup, by David J. Phillips Forums: Who Will We Be in Cyberspace? By Langdon Winner Forum on the Durango Statements of 1995 : The Student Fellows Durango Declaration The Durango Imperatives, by Phil Agre Commentaries on the Durango DEclarations by Charles Brownstein, Ben Schneiderman, Langdon Winner and Marsha Woodbury A Biotechnology Web Site: Toward Electronic Democracy? by Patricia Radin Dystopia on the Health Superhighway, by Simon Davies Book Reviews: Reviewed by Paul Attewell - The Trouble with Computers: Usefulness, Usability, and Productivity, by T.K. Landauer. Reviewed by John Cherniavsky - Fatal Defect: Chasing Killer Computer Bugs, by Ivan Peterson Computer-Related Risks, by Peter Neumann Safeware: System Safety and Computers, by Nancy Leveson Reviewed by William Bainbridge - Computer Technology and Social Issues, by G. David Garson Reviewed by Rob Kling - Does Technology Drive History?: The Dilemma of Technological Determinism, by Merrit Smith and Leo Marx, (eds) ********** III.B.1. Fr: Martha Kyrillidou Re: Workshop on Electronic Publishing of Datasets ARL announces ..... ELECTRONIC PUBLISHING OF DATA SETS ON THE WORLD WIDE WEB Oct. 28-30, 1996 LOCATION: University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA This workshop is one in a series of ARL initiatives to provide essential skills to information professionals in dealing with numeric data sets and data analysis. This three-day workshop for librarians, information professionals, and educators will provide hands-on experience in developing interfaces for publishing and analyzing data sets on the WWW. Numerical databases and quantitative analysis require knowledge of statistical programming, but the WWW allows users to manipulate data more easily. This workshop will provide step by step instructions on publishing social, economic, and other data on the Internet. Participants will learn how to create HTML home pages, Perl scripts, evoke SAS, SPSS, STATA, and other code and will also provide transparent data analysis capabilities to their users. Familiarity with either HTML, Perl, or statistical packages would be helpful but not essential. Workshop Leaders: Patrick Yott, Coordinator of Social Science Data Services, University of Virginia Libraries, and Paul Bergen, Coordinator of Instructional Computing Faculty of Arts and Sciences Computing Services, Harvard University. $300 ARL members, $350 Nonmembers FOR COMPLETE INFORMATION, CONTACT: Registration inquiries to: Allyn Fitzgerald, allyn@cni.org Program inquiries to: Martha Kyrillidou, martha@cni.org Association of Research Libraries 21 Dupont Circle Washington DC 20036 TEL. (202) 296-2296 ********** III.B.2. Fr: CONNECT@fis.utoronto.ca> Re: Connections '96 CONNECTIONS '96 THE SECOND GREAT LAKES INFORMATION SCIENCE CONFERENCE CALL FOR ABSTRACTS A doctoral student conference hosted by the Faculty of Information Studies at the University of Toronto will be held on 25-26 October, 1996. We are interested in the submission of a wide range of papers in the field of information studies and related disciplines for presentation at the Conference. These topics might include but are not limited to: abstracting and indexing archival theory and practice authorship history of publishing and reading information management information needs and users information policy information retrieval information systems Internet and multi-media knowledge organization management of information organizations media and communication studies museum studies The Conference will provide a forum for the exchange of research among doctoral students and faculty from the library and information studies schools in the Great Lakes region. Two invited speakers will address the attendees and a number of events are planned in connection with the conference. Please submit an abstract of no more than 250 words by August 1, 1996. Both hard copy (3 copies) and electronic mail submissions are accepted. Reports of research in progress as well as recently completed studies are welcome. Presentations will be limited to fifteen minutes, with a five-minute question period to follow. Abstracts will be blind refereed by doctoral students and faculty members at the host institution. Presenters will be notified of the status of their abstract by September 25, and will receive reviewers' rating sheets together with their notification of acceptance. The abstracts will be printed in a proceedings volume to be available at the Conference. Abstracts will also be published in a forthcoming issue of the Canadian Journal of Information and Library Science. Further information about the conference and an online registration form are available at: http://www.fis.utoronto.ca/conferences/connections96/index.htm ABSTRACTS AND QUERIES can be (e)mailed to Louise Spiteri at: E-Mail: connect@fis.utoronto.ca Connections '96 The Second Great Lakes Information Science Conference Faculty of Information Studies University of Toronto 140 St. George St. Toronto, Ontario M5S 3G6 ********** III.C.1. Fr: Paul Evan Peters Re: Federal Court Decision RE Communications Decency Act I am very pleased to announce that at 9:00am this morning (Wednesday June 12) the Federal Court in Philadelphia, PA in a unanimous 3-0 decision granted, a preliminary injunction against the Communications Decency Act provisions of the Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996.(CDA). Details can be found at http://www.cdt.org/ciec/. CNI is a member of the Citizens Internet Empowerment Coalition (CIEC), and was, therefore, one of the plaintiffs in this case. Paul Evan Peters paul@cni.org Executive Director fax 202-872-0884 Coalition for Networked Information 202-296-5098 21 Dupont Circle ftp://ftp.cni.org/ Washington, DC 20036 gopher://gopher.cni.org:70/ USA http://www.cni.org/CNI.homepage.html ********** III.C.2. Fr: Paul Evan Peters Re: Excerpts from CDA decision The following two excerpts are from the 3-0 Federal Court decision handed down this morning in Philadelphia granting a preliminary injunction against the imple- mention of the Communication Decency Act provisions of the Telecommunications Reform Act of 1996. "As the most participatory form of mass speech yet developed, the Internet deserves the highest protection from government intrusion." "Just as the strength of the Internet is chaos, so the strength of our liberty depends upon the chaos and cacophony of the unfettered speech the First Amendment protects." I thought you would appreciate getting a quick feel for just how strong an opinion it was. 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