IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 August 19, 1996 Volume XIII, Number 33 Issue 320 ********************************************************** II. JOBS 1. RAND Corporation: Systems Librarian 2. U. Western Ontario: GSLIS, Assistant Professor 3. NC State U.: Ass't. Head of Systems/Librarian 4. DFKI: Positions in Computational Linguistics III. NOTICES A. Publications 1. FARNET's Washington Update 2. Digital Imaging Notebook Available 3. Map to Navigating the Web / Part II B. Meetings 1. National Online Meeting '97 2. Document Imaging Seminars 3. LITA/LAMA National Conference IV. PROJECTS E. Miscellaneous 1. Ghana: World Eduction Networks ********************************************************** II. JOBS II.1. Fr: Libby Gill Re: RAND Corporation: Systems Librarian The RAND Corporation 1700 Main Street P.O. Box 2138 Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138 POSITION TITLE: Systems Librarian GRADE: Senior Librarian STATUS: Exempt, Full-time REPORTS TO: Director, Library Services Department POSITION SUMMARY: Overall planning, management, operation, maintenance and training of all library operated computer systems including the integrated on-line system (STILAS/UNICORN), CD-ROM databases, Internet tools, library related PC and Unix applications and other networked resources. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: 1. manage the day-to-day operations of the STILAS/UNICORN integrated system 2. plan and implement system enhancements and new applications 3. troubleshoot connectivity and data communication problems with micro-based information services (CD-ROM) and external database services 4. coordinate and conduct staff training 5. act as primary liaison with external library automation vendors and with RAND's internal computing services. 6. provide Internet tools expertise and maintain library web site 7. design desktop information delivery systems 8. order and track library software and hardware 9. keep current with library systems and emerging technology in order to assist Library Director with future directions of the library 10. assist Library Director in development of automation policies 11. perform special projects and other related duties as assigned EDUCATION/WORK EXPERIENCE: MLS or MIS from an ALA accredited graduate program or a BS in computer science with 2 years of professional systems experience in an automated library environment. Working knowledge of a UNIX-based on-line integrated library system, CD-ROM networking technology, Internet tools and resources, and a variety of other library applications running under DOS and Windows operating systems. Experience managing an automated system preferably in a complex library setting; thorough knowledge of bibliographic control standards and MARC record structure; and knowledge of telecommunications and networking as they relate to library applications. Preference will be given to experience with SIRSI's STILAS/UNICORN system. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Ability to work effectively in a demanding and rapidly changing information services organization; demonstrated service orientation; ability to think creatively and problem solve; ability to meet deadlines; excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate complex information effectively, both orally and in writing, to a variety of audiences. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: U. S. Citizenship. SALARY AND BENEFITS: RAND offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include 15 days vacation, 8 paid holidays, medical, dental, disability and life insurance, TIAA/CREF and Vanguard retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and a unique sabbatic vacation pay program paid when a vacation day is taken. RAND: RAND is a nonprofit institution that is dedicated to improving public policy through non-partisan and independent research and analysis. Its broad research agenda helps policy makers strengthen the nation's economy, maintain its security, and improve its quality of life by developing innovative solutions to complex problems in education, health care, national defense, and criminal and civil justice, and other areas. A more detailed description of RAND can be found at http://www.rand.org. THE LIBRARY: The Library provides effective and responsive information services in support of RAND's research activities using a broad array of printed and electronic resources and services. With a staff of 30.5 FTE, the library has more than 290,000 volumes in its collections and acquires more than 3500 current serials. The Library has a state of the art on-line catalog system (Sirsi's STILAS/UNICORN System) with full integration of acquisitions, circulation, accountability, OPAC, serials management, WebCat and several other utilities. It also maintains a central data facility which has more than 900 archived datasets and related documentation. APPLICATION: This position is available immediately and will be filled as soon as possible. Send a letter of application, resume and your salary history to: Pat Shinaberger Library The RAND Corporation PO Box 2138 Santa Monica, CA 90407-2138 Telephone inquiries for further Library-specific information may be directed to the Library Administrative Office (310) 393-0411, ext. 7572 RAND is an EOE/Affirmative Action Employer. ********** II.2. Fr: Tim Craven Re: U. Western Ontario: GSLIS, Assistant Professor The Graduate School of Library and Information Science, The University of Western Ontario, invites applications for a full-time probationary (tenure-track) faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor. In addition to demonstrated ability in research and teaching, the successful candidate for this position will have a commitment to excellence in information studies, including but not limited to the following areas: studies of the role of information in the lives of individuals and communities in contemporary society, e.g. in education, culture, politics, and economics; theory and applications of technologically mediated forms of information transfer; qualitative and quantitative studies of information management in a variety of organizational and technological contexts. The successful candidate will bring enthusiasm and academic strength to help build a new faculty at The University of Western Ontario, one which takes as its scholarly domain the role and impact of information, media, and communications in the lives of individuals and in society. A minimal requirement is a Ph.D degree completed or nearing completion in library and information science or a discipline related to information studies. The closing date for this competition is September 30, 1996. The starting date is flexible, but will be no earlier than January 1, 1997. Interested candidates should send their curriculum vitae and the names of three (3) referees to: Bernd Frohmann, Acting Dean, Graduate School of Library and Information Science, Elborn College, The University of Western Ontario London, Ontario, CANADA, N6G 1H1. Positions are subject to budget approval. In accordance with Canadian immigration requirements, priority will be given to Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents of Canada. The University of Western Ontario is committed to employment equity, welcomes diversity in the workplace, and encourages applications from all qualified individuals including women, members of visible minorities, aboriginal persons, and persons with disabilities. Tim Craven, GSLIS, Elborn Coll., t.craven@uwo.ca Univ. of Western Ontario, (519)-679-2111 ext. 8497 London, Ont. N6G 1H1 CANADA fax (519)-661-3506 ********** II.3. Fr: Jennifer O'Brien Re: NC State U.: Digital Resources, Ass't. Head of Systems/Librarian NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY LIBRARIES Assistant Head of Systems/Librarian for Digital Resources North Carolina State University Libraries, a member of the Association of Research Libraries and the Center for Research Libraries, is seeking applications for the newly defined position of Assistant Head of Systems/Librarian for Digital Resources. The successful candidate will join a library focused on the use of information technology to extend and enhance client-centered services. Located in Raleigh, North Carolina State University is the state's largest academic institution, with 27,000 students and doctoral degree programs in 53 fields. 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." With a staff of 5 librarians, 7 technical support staff, and 3 FTE temporary staff, the Systems Department develops, implements, and supports advanced automated information systems for the NCSU Libraries. The Libraries operates in an open and integrated computing environment with Windows-based, Macintosh, and Unix-based workstations connected by 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 and 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direction of the Head of Systems, assists in the administration of the department; has management responsibilities for three operational units; assumes responsibility for departmental management in absence of department head. Working with other Systems staff, leverages existing technologies and combines them with emerging technologies to build content-oriented components of the digital library. Works with Libraries staff in team settings to incorporate new, digital library resources into appropriate delivery mechanisms, including Web services, Z39.50 support, and proprietary interfaces. Coordinates and provides education for Libraries staff in digital library resources and services. 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, and program-oriented tools. 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 or equivalent advanced degree in Information Science or related-field. Significant professional experience with computing in a library setting and with networked environments. Demonstrated successful supervisory experience. 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 as a team member in a highly interactive, cross-functional environment. Able to set priorities effectively and resolve competing demands. Open to an atmosphere of continual change. Preferred: Minimum 3 years' relevant professional experience. Familiarity with management and operation of integrated library management software. The Libraries offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience. Position is available immediately; applications will be reviewed upon receipt. For full consideration, apply as soon as possible. Request complete vacancy announcement via e-mail from: wendy_scott@ncsu.edu or call 919/515-3522. To apply, send resume and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional references to: Wendy L. Scott, Office of Personnel Services, NCSU Libraries Box 7111, Raleigh, NC 27695-7111 North Carolina State University is dedicated to equality of opportunity within its community. ********** II.4. 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 ********************************************************** III. NOTICES III.A.1. Fr: Heather Boyles Re: FARNET's Washington Update FARNET's Washington Update --- August 16, 1996 IN THIS ISSUE: o NSF announces plan for new directions in R&E networking -Routing Arbiter and NAPs have reached "successful conclusion" -BNS AUP to be liberalized, institutions, other networks connected >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> 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: Barbara Berger Re: Digital Imaging Notebook Available Announcing the Availability of Digital Imaging for Libraries and Archives The Department of Preservation and Conservation, Cornell University Library, is pleased to announce the publication of Digital Imaging for Libraries and Archives by Anne R. Kenney and Stephen Chapman. This 200 page guide represents a greatly expanded version of the training manual used in Cornell's series of digital imaging workshops. It begins with a theoretical overview of the key concepts, vocabulary, and challenges associated with digital conversion of paper- and film-based materials. This is followed by an overview of the hardware/software, communications, and managerial considerations associated with implementing a technical infrastructure to support a full imaging program. Additional chapters present information on the creation of databases and indexes, the implications of outsourcing imaging services, converting photographs and film intermediates, issues associated with providing long-term access to digital information, and suggestions for continuing education. The guide is issued in loose-leaf format to facilitate updates and includes two formula cards designed to assist librarians and archivists with determining conversion, storage, and access requirements. The price of the guide is $75.00 plus $5.00 for shipping and handling within North America, or $8.00 for overseas shipping. Orders must be prepaid, with checks made payable to "Department of Preservation, Cornell University," with payment in U.S. funds. For ordering information, contact Mary Arsenault, 214 John M. Olin Library, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, or mla4@cornell.edu ********** III.A.3. Fr: Gerry McKiernan Re: Map to Navigating the Web / Part II _Map to Navigating the Web_ / Part II The supplemental map that was provided with the August issue of _PC Computing_ was apparently provided only with the news-stand copies. The contents of The Map, with classic sailing and ship icons, and hotlinks to choice Search Engines, Web Indexes and the New and Cool, etc. is available at: http://www.zdnet.com/pccomp/lowband/webmap/spmaps/map0896/ For full details on ordering call (212)503-5300. Regards, Gerry McKiernan Curator, CyberStacks(sm) Iowa State University Ames IA 50011 gerrymck@iastate.edu http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/ ********** III.B.1. Fr: Martha E. Williams Re: National Online Meeting '97 NATIONAL ONLINE MEETING 1997 C A L L F O R P A P E R S Martha E. Williams NOM Program Chair URL: http://www.imi-ep.com/nom.html The National Online Meeting will be held the New York Hilton. The National Online Meeting is a three-day event (May 13-15, 1997). The conference includes technical papers, product reviews and exhibits (the exhibit program runs the full three days). The 1996 meeting drew an audience of approximately 7,500 participants and included an exhibit of over 160 of the leading organizations in the fields of online databases and library systems. Abstracts of papers are solicited on all aspects of electronic information -- databases, electronic publishing, the Internet, CDROM, online access, etc. Papers should present the findings of test studies, research projects, design and developmental activities, analyses, projections, and progress reports. Papers should not be commercial in nature. Topics listed here are illustrative but not exclusive: * Intellectual Property * Browsers, Filters, and Indexes for Online, Web, and CDROM Retrieval * Voice Recognition and Synthesis * Marketing and Other Business on the Internet * CD-ROM vs. Online * GIS for Information Retrieval * Enhancing Information Retrieval * Market Research and Product Design * Multimedia and Image Databases * Workstations for Research and Daily Work * Integration/Connectivity and the Seamless Interface * The International Information Scene * Electronic Publishing on the Net * Education and Training * Interfaces and Front Ends for End Users * Internet/FreeNets vs. Commercial Nets. For more detailed information or if you would like to submit a paper, please direct your WWW browser to: http://www.imi-ep.com/nom.html Use the online form to send the requested information by e-mail to the Program Chair before October 31, 1996. Give brief details of your proposed paper, including title and abstract (250 words) and three or four sentences of biographical information that relates you to the topic. All abstracts will be reviewed by the Organizing/Reviewing Committees and notification regarding acceptance/rejection will be made in the fall. Accepted papers will be published in the proceedings of the meeting. Completed typescripts of papers will be required by January 30, 1997. If you do not have access to the World-Wide-Web and would like to submit a proposal, please contact: Martha E. Williams NOM Program Chair Coordinated Science Laboratory 1308 West Main Urbana, IL 61801 Telephone: (217) 333-1074 or (217) 333-8462 Fax: (217) 762-3956 E-mail: m-will13@uiuc.edu For general meeting information contact: National Online Meeting Information Today, Inc. 143 Old Marlton Pike Medford, NJ 08055 Telephone: (609) 654-6266 Fax: (609) 654-4309 ********** III.B.2. Fr: IMS@delphi.com Re: Document Imaging Seminars -- Orlando Location Information Management Seminars will conduct two professional development seminars on document imaging in Orlando, Florida on September 19 and 20, 1996. The seminars are intended for records managers, archivists, librarians, and other information specialists who are involved in planning, selecting, and implementing automated systems for document storage, retrieval, and control. The first seminar, entitled "Electronic Document Imaging and Optical Disks" will examine the current state of the art in electronic document imaging, emphasizing systems that utilize optical disks as storage media. The second seminar, entitled "Optical Disks and Micrographics: Competition or Integration?" will analyze the competitive and complementary relationship between optical disk and microfilm systems for document storage and retrieval. Both seminars will provide practical advice for planning, evaluating, selecting, and implementing document imaging systems and services. The instructor for both seminars is Dr. William Saffady, Professor in the School of Information Science and Policy, State University of New York at Albany. Dr. Saffady is a well-known author and lecturer on document management and library automation topics. The enrollment fee is $209 per person per seminar. There is a special package price of $370 for persons attending both seminars. For a copy of the seminar brochure or additional information, contact Information Management Seminars, P.O. Box 84, Delmar, NY 12054; telephone: 518-439-2746; fax: 518-439-0968. The internet address for e-mail communications is ims@delphi.com. ********** III.B.3. Fr: Marie-Louise Settem Re: LITA/LAMA National Conference LITA/LAMA National Conference EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION EXTENDED TO: AUGUST 19, 1996 "TRANSFORMING LIBRARIES: A national conference and exhibition on leadership and technology in the information age," is scheduled for October 13-16, 1996 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA) and the Library Administration and Management Association (LAMA), divisions of the American Library Association. Check out the homepage: http://pitcairn.lib.uci.edu/lita-lama/ Or request a copy of the preliminary program!!! Call 1-800-545-2433, ext: 5037; TDD: 312/944-7298; or e-mail srussell@ala.org ********************************************************** IV. PROJECTS IV.E.1. Fr: crw@loop.com> Re: Ghana UPDATE: Electronic Education/Distance Learning G H A N A : WORLD EDUCATION NETWORKING - FIRST STEPS UPDATE : Distance Learning / K12 Rural Electronic Education .. beyond Friends and Colleagues: If interested, please send us E-Mail with "Ghana UPDATE" in the SUBJECT field to receive a report on the progress of the inauguration of the Ghana Distance Learning/Electronic Education Program. This Ghana UPDATE is one full E-Mail message in length. Some rudimentary issues of connectivity have been addressed; other conundrums, however, still loom. We are seeking to "build bridges" with individuals, organizations, and institutions with an interest in Internetworking for Distance Learning and Electronic Education, and in fostering important educational exchange with Africa. A team of international volunteers has come to join Ghanaian counterparts in the first leg of this program -- under the auspices of the Voluntary Workcamps Association of Ghana (VOLU) and Operation Crossroads Africa, NYC. "...We are talking about an experiment in creating a new kind of educational institution that will be able to offer high quality instruction...all without building buildings and highways and parking lots..." (Dr. S. Eskow) Regards, Cecil Washington UC Berkeley/Oberlin College Tel/FAX: 310-632-1582 E-Mail your request to: "Ghana UPDATE"