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Date:         Sun, 24 Jan 1993 12:18:08 +0100
From:         Walter Felscher <iikfe01@MAILSERV.ZDV.UNI-TUEBINGEN.DE>
Subject:      I don't know much history ...
Comments: To: history@ibm.gwdg.de

Yesterday morning I went to the grocer's , because it's
empty there at 8 am. Still, I was forced to listen to a tune
from the loudspeaker system, containing the line quoted
above, as well as several more also starting with "I don't
know".

Afterwards, I found here the well argued note by Mr.Marvin
on the uselessness of Yes-No-questions in examinations and
on the importance of learning to write in-class essays.

However, I would have expected that the writing of such
essays is taught in high school, during the years between 14
and 18. Similarly, I was between 12 and 13 years of age when
I learned "Hastings - 1066" (in the English class of
my German high school - and that during WW2).

Should it be the case that such basic data and skills are
not taught at school, should it be the case that the line
from that song is not meant ironically but that it reflects
a wider attitude  -  would it then not be necessary that the
academic community press for a change of that attitude ?

And I mean basic skills.  In view of their apparent lack, it
seems highly inappropriate to (ab)use the technical marvels
of computers to create even more diversions.  In particular,
there recently was presented the proposal on the network
that specialized academics should make themselves available
in order to be contacted by school children and their
teachers.  They then should answer questions from their
field.

Children, which apparently do not know the basic data. Are
the books in their school's library so bad that they cannot
find the answer there ? Are the teachers so ignorant that
they cannot answer them ? What is the point to contact a
specialized academic who, most likely, will talk above their
level of preparedness ?

I am afraid that projects such as these just promote the
fatal dissolution of education into entertainment.

Walter Felscher, Tuebingen
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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 15:45:53 EST
From:         Carl Mccarthy <ST801954@BROWNVM.BROWN.EDU>
Subject:      seventeenth century prophecies
Comments: To: history@rutvm1.rutgers.edu

I am writing an undergraduate thesis on English prophecies published during the
 Civil War period (1640-1660), and have come across the following prophets whom
I cannot identify: Emmanual Sa,"the Spaniard Arias Montinus",Castellio, Junius,
 Deodati, Henry[?] Alsted, Estius, Mattheaus Cotterius, and Nicholas Zegerus.
Any information concerning these persons would be greatly appreciated.  Thanks
in advance.

PS: I would prefer to receive info directly, though of course, items of
general interest ought to be posted for everyone to see.  Thanks again.
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Date:         Tue, 26 Jan 1993 08:39:13 -0500
Reply-To:     "Cheryl P. Lewis" <cpl@po.CWRU.Edu>
From:         "Cheryl P. Lewis" <cpl@PO.CWRU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Large lecture sections
Comments: To: HISTORY@UBVM.cc.buffalo.edu

 Please make sure that however large the class is, that you have
enough teaching or graduate assistants on hand who can adequately
shoulder the workload without any disadvantages to the professor,
the TA or the students who have registered for the class.
Many years ago, I was a graduate assistant to a professor who had
had two survey civilization courses with a combined number of over
120 students. The professor gave over the period of the semester
six essay exams, and I had to grade all of them by myself! In addition,
study sessions were held by me periodically. All of this, plus struggling
to keep abrest of my own studies. While I enjoyed helping the students,
this was one person who was very happy to see the semester end!

--
Cheryl Lewis           (216) 368-2792
Circulation Assistant   cpl@po.cwru.edu
Law Library
Case Western Reserve University
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Date:         Sun, 24 Jan 1993 10:32:30 -0700
From:         RMCJIMSEY@CCNODE.COLORADO.EDU
Subject:      Re: multiple choice exams
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I offer one observation on multiple choice tests from the perspective of a
"small liberal arts college" where we limit class size to 25.  Most of
classtime is spent on discussion, though with direct questions set for those
discussions.  I have noticed, however, that few-to-none of my students take
any notes.  So I set about 50 multiple choice questions on a test, covering
conclusions we reached on the questions we had discussed. I tell the students
I am doing this and ask them to review the questions.  Invariably this
section of the exam is the lowest scoring.  My conclusion is that students
need to be held to some standard of retention and "encouraged" to create
something enduring they can take out of a class.  Bob McJimsey  Colorado
College
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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 16:15:36 EDT
From:         Laurie Thompson <LLTHOMP@GWUVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: journal use statistics
              25 Jan 1993 09:39:31 EST from <phyllis@MAILER.NYMC.EDU>

We scan the barcode of every journal before it is reshelved to determine
what is being used.  We can then print journal usage reports from
our automated system.

Laurie Thompson
Geo Wash Univ Med Center
llthomp@gwuvm
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Date:         Tue, 26 Jan 1993 09:39:40 CST
From:         Kim Goldman <U55519@UICVM.BITNET>
Subject: Re: For AV librarians only!
              from Jane Bouton <bouton@NLM.NIH.GOV>

Try the Museum of Broadcast Communications in Chicago, 312/
629-6000,  10 a.m. through 4:30 p.m C.S.T.
Kim Goldman,  NNLM GMR
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Date:         Fri, 22 Jan 1993 07:36:23 CST
From:         "Don Lanier (815) 395-5658" <U17113@UICVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Grateful Med Stations

We are considering a Grateful Med station is our Family Practice Clinic
to be used by the physicians, faculty, nurses, residents, et al.  The
clinic is not far removed from our site academic health sciences library,
but it seems access and educational objectives might better be accomplished
by a clinic location.  In addition to basic training suggestions, I would
appreciate suggestions from Medlib-L subscribers regarding managing the
station, monitoring charges, etc.  Thanks a lot.

Don Lanier, Site Librarian             U17113@UICVM (BITNET)
University of Illinois at Chicago      U17113@UICVM.UIC.EDU (INTERNET)
College of Medicine at Rockford
1601 Parkview Ave.                     (815) 395-5658 (VOICE)
Rockford, IL  61107                    (815) 395-5655 (FAX)
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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 10:01:00 CST
From:         MICHELYNN <MMCKNIGHT@AARDVARK.UCS.UOKNOR.EDU>
Subject:      RE: journal use statistics

We tally all reshelved journals by title.
We do not bind; our patrons do not reshelve; so we have pretty good
records of what is used.


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Michelynn McKnight
Health Sciences Library
Norman Regional Hospital
Norman, Oklahoma

mmcknight@aardvark.ucs.uoknor.edu
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Date:         Tue, 26 Jan 1993 14:23:05 EST
From:         "Miranda Scott, Presby Library" <scottm@SHRSYS.HSLC.ORG>
Subject:      Consultant Archivist Needed

The Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia is seeking an
experienced consultant archivist to organize its historical
collection, prepare finding aids and assist the History/Archives
Committee in its work to document the history of the medical
center in time for its 125th anniversary in 1996.  This is a three-month
project to run from April 1-June 30, 1993.

RESPONSIBILITIES:  Process, catalog and preserve historical records.
This is a specialized collection of books, manuscripts, maps, photos,
film negatives and yearbooks collected since the medical center's
inception.

QUALIFICATIONS:  An ALA accredited MLS or M.A. in History with at
least two years experience in archival procedures, processing,
cataloging and preservation.

CONSULTANT'S FEE:  $6,000.00 for the three-month period

Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter outlining
archives experience, along with names, addresses and telephone
number of three previous clients to:

Miranda D. Scott
Director
Health Sciences Library
Presbyterian Medical Center of Philadelphia
39th & Market Streets
Philadelphia, Pa.   19104
(215) 662-8453  (fax)
scottm@shrsys.hslc.org
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Date:         Thu, 28 Jan 1993 15:49:07 -0600
From:         Melanie Ball <ball@PLAINS.NODAK.EDU>
Subject:      name of company

This is the first time on the Internet!  What fun.  Can anyone help me on
this question:  information on a company called " Professionals".  The
company gives physician referrals and offers a healthcare 24-hour hotline.
I searched: Predicasts, Company Profiles, Business Index, Directory of
Service Industries, and NameFinder on DIALOG, all with no success. Thank
you.
From: mcg2@ns1.cc.lehigh.edu (Marc Gabriel)
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Subject: New listserv group - LymeNet
Date: 23 Jan 93 22:47:37 GMT
Organization: Lehigh University

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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 18:43:47 MEX
From:         "Fernando Baz & Marcela Pe;aloza" <SISOP03@UNAMVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Information on Hormones and Epilepsy

If anyone should know about an Internet node where we could find information on
 hormones and epilepsy, we would appreciate your telling us.

      Thank you in advance.
      sisop03@unamvm1.dgsca.unam.mx (132.248.10.1)
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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 10:32:55 -0700
From:         FCHEN@CCIT.ARIZONA.EDU
Subject:      Re: Directory of Medical School's Professors

The Association of American Medical Colleges just published the 1992
edition of U.S. Medical School Faculty which provides data on
full-time, salaried medical school faculty in the U.S.  For info
phone (202)828-0416.
Frances Chen
Head, Collection Development
Arizona Health Sciences Library
The University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ
602-626-2926                    fchen@ccit.arizona.edu
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Date:         Fri, 22 Jan 1993 16:20:05 +0000
From:         Laurie Potter <lap@EQUINOX.UNR.EDU>
Subject:      Re: THAT "REPLY" TRAP AGAIN...
              AGAIN..." (Jan 22,  9:02am)

> ... not
> to the entire MEDLIB List. (Unless, of course, it is something you DO
> want to announce to the entire list! :) )
>
> Check that "From" line before typing "REPLY".
>
> mmcknight@aardvark.ucs.uoknor.edu


Hi everybody,

I am just wondering how it happens when someone "replies" to the entire
medlib list inadvertently---on our univ. system for email, the header at
the top of the message seems clear as to who your message will go to-does
each univ. have a different system or what?  Just wondering, since I
signed my sister up for the Internet while I was in Massachusetts and when
I tried to send a message to myself from her computer, it didn't work.  Her
university's email is on a vax machine and it did not seem to understand
periods in an email address, it seemed to want commas instead.  Why isn't
the Internet more standardized??  Signed, Just Curious

Laurie A. Potter, Univ. of NV Sch. of Med., Savitt Med. Libr. Reno, NV
lap@equinox.unr.edu
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Date:         Thu, 28 Jan 1993 13:13:21 EST
From:         Marian Dorner <dornerm@CCSMTP.CCF.ORG>
Subject:      CAI software

          Another source for CAI software is the CINAHL database.
          Search for "software" as publication type.

          Marian Dorner
          The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
          phone: 216-445-7334
          fax: 216-444-0271
          internet: dornerm@ccsmtp.ccf.org
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Date:         Fri, 22 Jan 1993 09:02:00 CST
From:         MICHELYNN <MMCKNIGHT@AARDVARK.UCS.UOKNOR.EDU>
Subject:      THAT "REPLY" TRAP AGAIN...

News for the SOUTH CENTRAL CONNECTION (Newsletter of the South Central
Chapter of the Medical Library Association) should be sent to me... not
to the entire MEDLIB List. (Unless, of course, it is something you DO
want to announce to the entire list! :) )

Check that "From" line before typing "REPLY".

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Health Sciences Library
Norman Regional Hospital

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Date:         Thu, 21 Jan 1993 09:34:54 -0400
From:         LIB_STANKUS@HLYCROSS.BITNET
Subject:      Re: NERVLINE

In partial response to the request of Dolores Judkins about NERVLINE, may
I pass on the following information.

I am one of the editors of the quarterly journal from Haworth Press
_Science and Technology Libraries_. We are preparing a special issue
on the "The Brain: One Organ with Many Neuroscience Literatures". The
young author for the clinical neurology and neurosurgery chapter
mentioned NERVELINE in her manuscript. Her recommendation was based
on the highly favorable experience of a neurologist on staff who
was advising her on the manuscript. While I suspect that this neurologist
would not appreciate fielding many inquiries, the author, an
assistant librarian at the VA Medical Center in Providence, RI may
be able to provide you with some information.

She is Ms. Cheryl Banick. Her work phone is 401-273-7100. To my
knowledge, her library is one one or more of the federal or VA
e-mail links, although I do not have the correct e-mail address.

At Your Service,

Tony Stankus, Science Librarian, Holy Cross College
Editor, "Brain" special issue, _Science and Technology Libraries_
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Date:         Fri, 22 Jan 1993 21:45:36 EST
From:         Jean Williams Sayre <jws@SCOTTY.NEOUCOM.EDU>
Subject: Re: 3M Security System

At NEOUCOM, we had a lot of trouble with having terminals located in
close proximity to the security system.  I'm not sure if there is
a correlation to your situation, but it seems to be extemely sensitive
to electronic fields.

Jean Sayre
NEOUCOM
jws@scotty.neoucom.edu
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Date:         Sat, 23 Jan 1993 11:07:00 CST
From:         "Judy F. Burnham" <USAJFB01@ASNUSA.ASN.NET>
Subject: Re: 3M Security System

We also had problems with the 3-M system interfering with the terminal used
for circulation.  Our solution was to have a metal box made for the terminal.
This has eliminated the problem.

Judy Burnham
University of South Alabama
Biomedical Library
usajfb01@asausa.asn.net
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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 08:16:01 EST
From:         Annanaomi=Sams%LIBRARY%UMASS@BANYAN.UMMED.EDU
Subject: Re: 3M Security System

We had a similar problem with ANY computer being too close to the 3M system.
We were lucky in that we could move the newly added computers, and that they
weren't part of our ILS.  Next time we may not be so lucky.  The ILS terminals
at the Circulation Desk (right next to the 3M exit gate) will soon be
multiplying.


Annanaomi Sams                      University of Massachusetts Medical Center
Deputy Library Director                                   55 Lake Avenue North
Medical Library                                            Worcester, MA 01655
asams@umassmed.ummed.edu                                          508-856-2399
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Date:         Fri, 22 Jan 1993 10:15:23 -0500
From:         Carolyn Reid <Carolyn_Reid@QMCUMC.MAIL.CORNELL.EDU>
Subject:      RE>librarians doing rounds with doctors?

Melinda Rose writes:
I've heard that in some hospitals in America, librarians were doing rounds
with the doctors. The librarians would then supposedly do an online
search to retrieve the latest information on the illnesses that the
patients were suffering, or on potential treatments.
---------end of quotation---------

Yes, Melinda, there is a Clinical Medical Librarian (CML). Indeed, librarians
do go on rounds as a member of the patient care team and provide information
to their health care colleagues on the topics that came up during the
discussions. The Medical Library of the University of Missouri - Kansas City,
under the direction of Gertrude Lamb, conducted the first research on this
practice with funding from the National Library of Medicine. I am proud to
have been a part of that institution for many years and to have participated
in that pioneering work. The first UMKC study included three health care teams
(each with its own librarian) and took place from 1972-75. A follow-up study,
1975-76, expanded the original work. Since that time the concept has been
replicated in many locations and continues to this day.

Your description of the basic work is quite accurate and it's most important
that you have recognize it as proactive. That continues to be the most
valuable aspect of CML work--that the librarian is present during discussions
of patients and their situations, and can then be much more effective in
providing relevant information for the rest of the team. The team aspect is
also of great importance, as the librarian achieves greater recognition from
other health professionals through the contributions made to patient care.

There have been a number articles and reports published on CML's or Clinical
Librarianship, many of them in the Bulletin of the Medical Library Association.
 If you wanted to review the original research, the UMKC reports are available
from ERIC (let me know if you'd like the citations). I'd also be pleased to
give you more of my "historical" perspective, if you want. I'm now involved in
administration and have not been on rounds for 12 years, but the CML
experiences are significant and easy to recall. I'm eager to see the replies
of those who are currently serving as Clinical Librarians, to learn of their
more recent adventures.

I wish you success - - -
Carolyn
---Carolyn Anne Reid, Cornell Medical Library, New York City
---Phone: 212-746-6069        Fax: 212-746-6494
---E-mail: carolyn_reid@qmcumc.mail.cornell.edu

.
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Date:         Mon, 25 Jan 1993 09:23:01 LCL
From:         LYNNF@EBSCO.COM
Subject:      Majors/EBSCO Press Release

      EBSCO Industries, Inc. and Majors Scientific Books, Inc. are
 pleased to announce the acquisition of the Majors Scientific
 Subscriptions Division by EBSCO Subscription Services.
      Majors Scientific Books, Inc., the largest health science book
 distributor in the country, will now focus its full resources on book
 distribution and information systems to the health science and
 technical library communities.  Majors will retain its Continuations
 Department with no change in that service.  With this acquisition,
 EBSCO becomes the largest agent for subscriptions to health science
 libraries and institutions.  Majors and EBSCO look forward to sharing
 information and to providing joint reporting to benefit their mutual
 customers.
      Since 1909, Majors has been well known in the book and subscription
 services industry for exceptional service to medical libraries.
 Personal service has been its hallmark, and this philosoph will
 continue, according to F. Dixon Brooke, Jr., Vice President and EBSCO
 Subscription Services General Manager.  EBSCO's international presence,
 with 27 offices worldwide, will have a positive influence on service
 to biomedical and hospital libraries, as these clients commonly
 subscribe to a high percentage of non-USA titles.  Additionally,
 EBSCO has developed electronic interfaces with over 50 integrated
 library systems, providing time-saving and accurate transmission of
 data for retrospective conversion of serial records, electronic
 invoices, ordering, claiming and access to the Internet.
      Both companies look forward to service the library community in
      Both companies look forward to serving the library community inthe future
 and feel that these changes will facilitate this goal.
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