IRLIST Digest ISSN 1064-6965 February 26, 1996 Volume XIII, Number 9 Issue 296 ********************************************************** I. QUERIES 1. OCLC on LAN 2. Qualitative Data Analysing Software II. JOBS 1. NTIS: Manager, Database Services 2. Caltech: Director, Library Information Technology III. NOTICES A. Publications 1. JASIS Table of Contents: 47:4 (April 1996) C. Miscellaneous 1. Oregon Health Sciences U>: MS, Medical Informatics 2. Holistic HyperText and the Self-Organizing Website ********************************************************** I. QUERIES I.1. Fr: John Rosenhamer Re: OCLC on LAN We are going to a new library in May. Tech Services will move "if the creek don't rise and the Lord willing" the first week in April. As we go to the new library, we will also be getting an new OPAC, SIRSI, and going from the Library's Netware 3.1 LAN to the Colleg's Netware 4.1 LAN. At that time we would like to network OCLC. We have a 4 port Communications Controller, and our regional people and OCLC have told us we need a asinc communications dirver or server to do this. OCLC also said this need not be a box, as some networks provide other means of connecting. Our ocal LAN manager is very busy bring the whole college network up, and being new at this doesn't have an answer for us. I've been the manager of the Library Lan and have been looking for a "asinc driver" or box to do this. I know this is being done and have ask our regional, AMIGOS, for the names of some area libraries who have lan connections. But I thought I should go to the experts and see what's going on. I'm intrested in connecting through the OCLC communications server, not in getting a gatway license from OCLC. Usage would be, at this time, only by tech. services and ILL. Presently we are not comtemplating Reference se. Many thanks. You can replie to me rather than the list and I will summerize for the list, John ********** I.2. Fr: Erika Radenovich-banski Re: Qualitative Data Analysing Software Could anyone suggest a particular software program for IBM compatible machines that can handle qualitative data analysis (texts, interview transcripts, etc.). One possible program can be Ethnograph - is there someone who has used it and can tell more about its features? Thanks in advance, Erika Radenovich-banski School of Library and Information Studies University of Alberta eradenov@gpu.srv.ualberta.ca ********************************************************** II. JOBS II.1. Fr: BFreeman@ntis.fedworld.gov Re: NTIS: Manager of the Database Services The Division has three branches with 45 staff members and a $3 million/year budget. Its main functions are: (1) creating the NTIS bibliographic database - cataloging, abstracting, and indexing all new information products acquired by NTIS; (2) assisting customers who want to order from NTIS, but do not know the order numbers - this involves searching the NTIS database and others; and (3) providing "help desk" support for NTIS's FedWorld and World News Connection services. The Division Manager is expected to take the lead in new system development efforts, e.g. computer-assisted indexing and the incorporation of electronic text and electronic image documents into the NTIS collection, as well as participating in interagency activities. The position is located at NTIS in Springfield, VA, a suburb of Washington, DC. Recruitment will be at the GS-13 and GS-14 levels. The 1996 salary ranges are: $52,867-68,729 (GS-13) and $62,473-81,217 (GS-14). NTIS is an entirely self-supporting agency within the Department of Commerce. If you are interested and think you would qualify, please call (703)487-4726 for information. EOE. ********** II.3. Fr: Susan Hopwood Re: Marquette U.: Head, Library Systems/Automation [Please do not reply to poster; contact address at end of message.] Marquette University Head of Library Systems and Automation The Marquette University Libraries seek an energetic leader who can move us toward a higher level of service and fuller integration of technology. This person will join the Libraries at an exciting time as we explore the possibilities offered by the new campus fiber-optic network. The Libraries are eager to expand strong user services programs in new directions. Position responsibilities include leadership in addressing computing needs in a multiple library setting; development and plementation of a dynamic technology plan for the delivery of library services; and supervision of staff. Minimum salary is $45,000, with a competitive benefits package. The ideal candidate will have a strong computer background including familiarity with current information system applications; personal computer technology, and significant experience with networks and telecommunications. A master's degree in computer, information, library science or a related field is desirable. Management experience is preferred. SCOPE: Provides overall leadership in responding to patron and staff ademic computing needs in a multiple library setting, including staff training, and identifying, assessing and recommending the licability of new products and services. The position also represents the Libraries to the larger campus and professional communities. Strong commitment to user services required. SPECIFIC DUTIES: 1. Coordinate the operations of library automated systems. 2. Develop, maintain, and implement a dynamic technology plan for the delivery of library services, including but not limited to transition to world wide web, Internet, telecommunications options, and management of intra-library networks. 3. Inform library community of technological developments, evaluate options, and plan and initiate upgrades and adoption of new technologies. Hire, train, supervise and evaluate microcomputer technicians responsible for daily maintenance of library PC's, peripherals and oftware. 5. Coordinate operation and development of the library's integrated online system (currently Innovative Interfaces, Inc.). 6. Establish benchmarks to achieve standards of service, dependability, and ease of access for library automation systems. 7. Build and maintain liaison relationships between the libraries and computer services, and with other university departments and the larger MU community. 8. Design and teach orientation and training sessions for staff, faculty and students. 9. Remain current with changing technical issues and options through professional activity. 10. Represent the Libraries to organizations with which significant relationships concerning computing and telecommunications exist (OCLC, etc.) DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in computer or information science or related field; Master of Library Science; professional experience in an academic library. Evidence of increased responsibility for, and experience with, computers and telecommunications equipment for delivery of information services. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to technical and non-technical audiences. Evidence of ability to work effectively under pressure in a rapidly changing environment. Extensive knowledge of networked environments, client/server architecture, Z39.50 standards, computer hardware and software developments. MARQUETTE: Marquette University is an independent Catholic and Jesuit university located near downtown Milwaukee. The University Libraries' collection of nearly one million volumes is housed in two facilities. The Libraries share an online catalog with the Law Library. Marquette University information is available at: http://www.mu.edu or gopher sunny.csd.mu.edu. The search committee will begin consideration of applications on February 15 and will receive applications until the position is illed. Please send inquiries to: Dr. Nicholas Burckel Director of Libraries Marquette University Libraries P.O. Box 3141 Milwaukee, WI 53201-3141 burckeln@vms.csd.mu.edu Marquette University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. ********************************************************** III. NOTICES III.A.1. Fr: Richard Hill Re: JASIS Table of Contents: 47:4 (April 1996) Journal of the American Society for Information Science Volume 47 Number 4 April 1996 Special Topic Issue: Full-Text Retrieval Guest Editor: Maryellen C. Sievert CONTENTS Full-Text Information Retrieval: Introduction MaryEllen C. Sievert 261 TELLTALE: Experiments in a Dynamic Hypertext Environment for Degraded and Multilingual Data Claudia Pearce and Charles Nicholas 263 Affective and Cognitive Searching Behavior of Novice End-Users of a Full-Text Database Diane Nahl and Carol Tenopir 276 On the Creation of Hypertext Links in Full-Text Documents: Measurement of Retrieval Effectiveness David Ellis, Jonathan Furner, and Peter Willett 287 IN THIS ISSUE Bert R. Boyce 301 RESEARCH Have Referees Rejected Some of the Most-Cited Articles of All Times? Juan Miguel Campanario 302 Colinked Descriptors: Improving Vocabulary Selection for End-User Searching Stephen P. Harter and Yung-Rang Cheng 311 BOOK REVIEWS The Future of Software, edited by Derek Leebaert Michael Lesk 326 A Library Manager's Guide to the Physical Processing of Nonbook Materials, by Karen C. Driessen and Sheila A. Smyth Mary Ellen Soper 327 Typologies and Taxonomies: An Introduction to Classification Techniques, by Kenneth D. Bailey Rebecca Green 328 Computational Organization Theory, edited by Kathleen M. Carley and Michael J. Prietula Herbert J. Lidstone 329 Chaos and Catastrophe Theories, by Courtney Brown William E. McGrath 330 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR 333 Richard Hill Executive Director, American Society for Information Science 8720 Georgia Avenue, Suite 501 Silver Spring, MD 20910 (301) 495-0900 FAX: (301) 495-0810 rhill@cni.org ********** III.C.1. From: William Hersh Re: Oregon Health Sciences U.: MS, Medical Informatics Master of Science in Medical Informatics at Oregon Health Sciences University The Oregon State Board of Higher Education has voted to approve the Master of Science program in Medical Informatics to be offered by the Biomedical Information Communication Center (BICC) and School of Medicine (SOM) of Oregon Health Sciences University. This program will commence in the fall of 1996. Applications for admission are being accepted now. GOALS OF PROGRAM: The major goal of this program is to educate the future developers and managers of health care information systems. Individuals with a variety of backgrounds will be given a strong technical grounding in medical informatics, health and medicine, computer science, and research methods so that they may assume positions that require a thorough understanding of both information technology and the health care environment. Although the curriculum will have a large core of courses, it will be individualized so that those with a prior background in one area (i.e., a health care professional or computer scientist) can focus on others where their background is less strong. Another goal of the program includes educating those who already have a doctoral degree to pursue research interests in medical informatics. Such training will prepare them for research positions in academic or industry. BACKGROUND: The field of medical informatics is concerned with the development, dissemination, and evaluation of information technology in the health care field. The BICC is already a national leader in this area, being one of the largest recipients nationally of research funding from the National Library of Medicine (NLM), an institute of the NIH which funds research and training in medical informatics. The BICC also offers postdoctoral training in this area, funded largely by the NLM, but also more recently by the Veterans Administration. There is a growing need for skilled professionals who understand both information technology and the health care environment, as the former is having a profound impact on the latter, especially in this new era of managed care, where cost-efficiency is essential and information technology can help achieve it. The academic portion of the BICC, the Division of Health Informatics, consists of nine faculty (six M.D.'s, two Ph.D.'s, and one M.D./Ph.D.) with joint appointments in the BICC and other departments, including internal medicine, pathology, dermatology, public health, and emergency medicine. BICC faculty also engage in a variety of teaching activities, including an introductory course in medical informatics that is part of the Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) and a continuing medical education conference for practicing clinicians. CURRICULUM: The goal of the curriculum is to produce students capable of assuming appropriate jobs in medical informatics in either academic or industry. The curriculum consists of 60 credit hours, divided between 51 hours of coursework and 9 hours of master's thesis work. OHSU operates on a quarter system, so a full-time student should be able to complete the program in 4-5 quarters. The required coursework spans five areas (medical informatics, health and disease, computer science, decision science, and research methods), each of which has a minimum number of credits as well as required courses. While all medical informatics courses will be taught by medical informatics faculty at the BICC, courses in health and medicine, decision making, and research methods will come from other departments at OHSU, while computer science courses will be offered through Oregon Graduate Institute (OGI). While all of the medical informatics courses will be taught by medical informatics faculty at the BICC, some of the courses in the other areas will be utilized from other departments and institutions. Courses in health and medicine, decision making, and research methods will mostly come from OHSU. Computer science courses will be offered through OGI. ADMISSION PREREQUISITES: * An introductory course in computer programming or equivalent * An introductory course in human anatomy and physiology or equivalent * The GRE or MCAT for those not having completed a prior doctoral degree * The TOEFL for all foreign applicants CURRICULUM AREAS AND RATIONALE: * Medical Informatics - Students should have a detailed knowledge of the role of computers and information technology in medical care. Required courses include an introductory survey course as well as courses on clinical systems, text information retrieval, artificial intelligence, and imaging and multimedia. A medical informatics practicum is also offered, allowing students to obtain up to 6 hours of credit working in a real setting, such as a hospital information service. * Health and Medicine - Students should have a basic understanding of both the human body in healthy and diseased states as well as the operations of the clinical medicine. An ethics course for add graduate students in the School of Medicine is also requied. * Computer Science - Students should have a basic understanding of computer science in order to understand the role and limitations of computers in health care. An intensive introductory course will stress the topics needed to meet the prerequisites of OGI graduate courses. Further courses will be required in software engineering, databases, and human-computer interaction. A tentative course in computer networks may also be required. * Decision Making - Students should have a thorough grounding in the quantitative aspects of medical decision making, and how those methods are used in policy-making. * Research Methods - Students should understand the fundamental aspects of scientific research in medicine and data analysis. There are required courses in statistics, clinical epidemiology, and health data analysis. Since it is expected that many entering students will likely have an academic background in either health care and/or computer science, these students will be exempt from the basic health and medicine and/or computer sciences, although they will still be required to take 60 hours of total coursework. FOR DETAILS, CONTACT: http://www.ohsu.edu/~hersh/ms.html INQUIRIES: William Hersh, M.D. Associate Professor of Medicine and Medical Informatics Oregon Health Sciences University BICC 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. Portland, OR 97201-3098 Voice: 503-494-4563 Fax: 503-494-4551 Email: hersh@ohsu.edu TO RECEIVE AN INFORMATION PACKET, CONTACT: Pamela Davis Oregon Health Sciences University BICC 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd. Portland, OR 97201-3098 Voice: 503-494-4808 Fax: 503-494-4551 Email: davispa@ohsu.edu ********** III.C.2. Fr: Nick Kew Re: Holistic HyperText and the Self-Organising Website I have recently implemented a (working prototype) system using a new hypertext model, which I call Holistic Hypertext. In the context of the WWW it is certainly unique. The premise is that HTML is notoriously hard to maintain, even within a single website. As every programmer knows, you should never hardwire links! So Holistic Hypertext takes the links out of the documents, and enters them instead into a separate database. HTML anchors are created when a document is read, and therefore accurately represent the up-to-date contents of the database. My working system, the WebThing, applies Holistic HyperText in a collaborative and highly dynamic environment, integrating threaded bulletin board with "InterFAQ" database (further related applications are work-in-progress). The runtime link generation is implemented by an efficient algorithm called auto-referencing, described in the accompanying documents. I am posting this now to comp.text.sgml and IRLIST in the hope that it will reach the more scholarly end of the HyperText community. Since I do not myself have a background in hypertext (beyond the Web), I am hoping to elicit comments, and suggestions for further reading that might be related to this work. The website http://clever.net/webthing/ includes a more extensive description, as well as the working system. I append a summary description of Holistic HyperText (as an HTML table). Nick Kew nick@mail.esrin.esa.it http://clever.net/webthing/

Holistic HyperText - Summary
HTML HyperTextHolistic Hypertext
Where do Hyperlinks come from? They are written into your documents, and are correct at the time you write them. They are generated dynamically from a database, and are correct at the time you read them.
What happens when I create a new document? You specify links to other documents as you see fit. You specify keywords which generate links from other documents whenever they are viewed.
What happens when I add a document to a highly linked collection? You go through every document and decide whether, and if so from where, it should link to the new document. Links from - as well as to - existing documents are generated automatically.
What happens when I delete a document in a linked collection? You go through every document and remove links to it. Or, more usually, you have a broken website. Since it's no longer there, links to it will not appear in other documents. Automatic.
What happens when I modify a document in a linked collection? see above. see above.
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