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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 09:59:33 CST
From:         Arlene Weible <AWEIBLE%YALEVM@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
Subject:      Documents/Reference Program

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This message is being cross-posted on GOVDOC-L and LIBREF-L

Below is a summary of the responses I received from my question
about a possible GODORT program on the merging of reference and
documents departments. There was quite a bit of interest in seeing
this program developed, which tells me that we have picked a timely
topic.

Further discussion of the proposed program will take place at the
GODORT's Education Committee meeting at Midwinter (Friday, Jan.22,
2:00-4:00 pm). I encourage everyone who is able to attend
Midwinter, and is interested in this topic, to attend the meeting.

Summary:

I received at total of 14 responses to the question "What would you
like to see in a program dealing with the merging of documents and
reference departments?"

Suggestions for program format:

1. A panel of librarians who have experienced a merge of
departments to share their experiences with integration.

2. Conduct a survey to ascertain which libraries have integrated
departments, and gather information about the success/problems
associated with integration. Report the findings at the program.

Suggested topics for program:

1. Why are reference and documents departments being integrated? Is
the motivation to provide better service, or to achieve fiscal
savings?

2. Organizational models - If a documents department goes to public
services, where does the documents processing go? What are the
possible organizational models? Do total quality management
principles play a role?

3. Physical design - Once departments have merged, are documents
collections relocated? Are separate service desks maintained?
Several respondents indicated that merging departments is favorable
because the elimination of physical separation improves service.

4. Training - What kind of training is provided for reference
librarians now expected to give documents reference service? Are
there special reference skills associated with document reference?
How much is enough training? How can documents skills be evaluated?

Personal Experience:

Most of the respondents indicated that they are either
contemplating the merge of documents and reference departments, or
have already integrated the two departments. It is impossible to
generalize on individual experiences, but most indicated that there
has been difficulty in developing documents reference skills among
general reference librarians. The most common complaint was that
reference librarians do not use documents reference tools often
enough to gain adequate expertise. Also, documents librarians do
not provide adequate training, and are unwilling to let other
librarians into their "domain". Most respondents indicated that
some friction had resulted from the integration of departments, but
often this friction was carried over from the previous
relationship.
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 09:52:37 CST
From:         jan spahr <JSPAHR%VTVM1@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
Subject: OFFER dup PA CPH-5-40

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We have received a duplicat of the Census CPH-5-40 for Pennsylvania.
If you were missing this, please notify me and we will send it to you.
.nl

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| \  \   / ___   ___ / Janet E. Spahr, Room 2030                       |
|  \  \/  /  /  /    Ref. Department, Virginia Tech Libraries          |
|   \   /   / /    P.O. Box 90001, Blacksburg Virginia 24062-9001      |
|    \/    /_/   Phone: 703-231-5257 E-mail: jspahr@vtvm1.cc.vt.edu    |
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 09:55:41 CST
From:         "Susan E. Tulis" <set7c@uva.pcmail.Virginia.EDU>
Subject:      FRUS and Statutes

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Just so you all know - all of the Foreign Relations of the United States
volumes that I had to give away are gone.

Also, the Statutes at Large volumes that GPO was getting rid of are also
gone.


Thanks for all the requests.  I am glad these books went to good homes.


Susan E. Tulis                              Phone    804/924-3504
University of VA Law Library                Fax      804/982-2232
Charlottesville, VA 22901                   Bitnet   set7c@virginia
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 09:54:55 CST
From:         ROAKLEY%GUVAX.BITNET@PSUVM.PSU.EDU
Subject:      GPO--We're not done yet.

----------------------------Original message----------------------------
  I hear that we are not out of the woods yet.

  Although the members of JCP could put a hold on the GPO proposal, it
appears that they have not done so yet.  I asked what more we can do
(*Now*, they are getting letters--thank you everybody!).

  The one suggestion that was forthcoming is that we should all try to
meet personally with our representatives and/or Senators while they
are home for the holidays.  So, try to call and get an appointment to
see them before they come back to Washington.  Also, if you could give
the local staff a tour of the collection and explain some of the
public usage it gets, that might help to make the whole issue a bit
less abstract.

  Thanks for all your help.  Meantime, I hope everyone out there has a
great holiday.

Bob

  +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

  Robert L. Oakley (Bob)            PHONE:      (202) 662-9160
  Georgetown Univ. Law Library      FAX:        (202) 662-9202
  111 G Street, N.W.                BITNET:     ROAKLEY@GUVAX.BITNET
  Washington, D.C.  20001           INTERNET:   ROAKLEY@GUVAX.GEORGETOWN.EDU
                                    ARS:        WK3C

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Date:         Fri, 25 Dec 1992 12:00:46 CST
From:         Judy <SZ5%NIHCU@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
Subject:      New GAO Phone Number

----------------------------Original message----------------------------
Effective January 4, 1993, there will be a new telephone number to
all to order GAO reports and testimonies.  The new number is
(202) 512-6000.  I'll post this message again in mid-January and
also in early February so that folks who are away will get this
notice.

Judy Schneider
US GAO Library                    "So Many Books ...
sz5@nihcu.bitnet                      So Little Time"
sz5@cu.nih.gov (Internet)
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Date:         Tue, 22 Dec 1992 13:05:55 CST
From:         MAH2461%TAMVENUS@PSUVM.PSU.EDU
Subject:      missing shipping lists

----------------------------Original message----------------------------

I'm also missing the infamous 92-577-P, etc.  If/When someone has
them, perhaps the generous soul could post them here.  It looks
as though there are several depositories with packages piling high.


Ann Hamilton
Texas A&M University
Sterling C. Evans Library
FAX (409) 845-6238

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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 09:49:03 CST
From:         CHAPMAN@LUB001.LAMAR.EDU
Subject:      Christmas Census Humor

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Does anyone know the SuDoc number for the Roman census which brought
Mary and Joseph to Bethlehem and whether it's available electronically?

Bert Chapman
Lamar University
Beaumont, TX 77710
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 10:01:56 CST
From:         Barbie Selby <bms8z@poe.acc.Virginia.EDU>
Subject:      Chadwyck-Healey CD index of EC

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Has anyone got the Chadwyck-Healey CD index to EC and
international finance and development materials?  How is it?  You
can respond directly to me and I will summarize for anyone
interested.
Barbie Selby
UVA
bms8z@virginia.edu
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 12:05:13 CST
From:         Judy <SZ5%NIHCU@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: More on Locator Report

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> Sorry if my previous message about the federal locator report was a bit
> cryptic.  The report I was referring to was Identifying
> and Describing Federal Information Inventory Systems: Design for Networked
> Based Locators.  It will be available, at some point, from the National
> Audiovisual Center, (800) 788-6282.  It is the result of work done by
> Charles McClure, Joe Ryan, and William Moen for OMB-OIRA, NARA, and GSA to
> "identify existing and planned federal locators, identify success factors
> in the design, development and maintenance of a federal agency locator, and
> identify and discuss key issues and policy recommendations related to the
> design and development of a government-wide locator system."  (Quoted
> from author's description.)
>
> Susan Anderson
> Association of Public Data Users       BITNET: APDU@PUCC
> 87 Prospect Avenue
> Princeton, NJ 08544  FAX: (609) 258-3943  PHONE: (609) 258-6025

We've also been trying to get this report.  It apparently fell
through the cracks at the AV Center.  Our most current information
is that it will be out in late January or early February.
Thought y'all'd like to know.

Judy Schneider
US GAO Library                    "So Many Books ...
sz5@nihcu.bitnet                      So Little Time"
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 09:58:10 CST
From:         Margaret Mooney <MMOONEY%UCRVMS@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
Subject: Re: Electronic item and SuDocs file

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The University of California at Riverside (UCR) Library has created and
been maintaining an electronic item number and SuDoc class database since
1985.  (See Readers Exchange article in Administrative Notes, Nov. 1986.)

The database is created with dBASE software and presently contains 13,042
records.  Each record in the database represents a SuDoc class available for
selection with its associated information such as item number, agency, title,
survey number, and survey date.  All SuDoc classes listed in the LIST OF
CLASSES... is in the database regardless of UCR's selection decisions.  Each
record also contains other fields to indicate local selection, housing, or
other processing related information or instructions.

At UCR, the database is being used in an interactive mode for all U.S.
depository processing activities through programs written in dBASE language.
The database also serves as a key element in UCR's recently developed
Automated Shipping List Processing and Shelflisting System which is described
in the September 15, 1992 issue of the Administrative Notes, Readers Exchange
Column.

In response to requests, UCR has distributed over 200 copies of the database
to depository libraries across the United States.   The database is available
in dBASE III, dBASE IV, or ASCII format.

Margaret Mooney
Head, Government Publications Dept.
Rivera Library
University of California, Riverside

Phone:  (909)787-3714
E-mail:  MMOONEY@UCRVMS.BITNET   or   MMOONEY@UCRAC1.UCR.EDU
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 09:53:52 CST
From:         Ann Miller <FAC_AMILLER%JMUVAX.BITNET@PSUVM.PSU.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Electronic Item & SuDocs List

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This summer I purchased the dBase file of item numbers and class list from
Margaret Mooney at University of California, Riverside.  The file contains
more than just item numbers and Sudoc stems, but title, frequency, fields
for local location and selection dates, whether the title is active or not,
and a bit more which I can't remember off the top of my head.

I believe Ms. Mooney can be reached at:

Government Publications
University Library
University of California
P.O. Box 5900
Riverside, CA  92517-5900

Records from a dBase file can be converted to ASCII format, it can also be
copied into a WKS format.  At least that's what my manual says.  I have
created ASCII files from dBase files, but never spreadsheet files.

The cost was very reasonable (about $60) and Ms. Mooney most helpful and
generous with her advice and time.  We're in the process of editing the
database now ... its huge! ... to reflect our holdings.

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Ann E. Miller
Reference/Government Documents
Carrier Library
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA  22807
(703) 568-6929
BITNET: fac_amil@jmuvax
INTERNET: fac_amil@vax1.acs.jmu.edu
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Date:         Tue, 29 Dec 1992 13:21:52 CST
From:         Bernan <bernan@CLASS.ORG>
Subject:      Shipping Lists

----------------------------Original message----------------------------
   Bernan has a messenger pick up shipping lists at GPO on
a daily basis.  These expedited shipping lists are used to
create Bernan's DECK Services Cards, Labels and Disks.

1.  Are any libraries interested in receiving a fax copy of
    these expedited shipping lists for document check-in?
    Would you need the shipping lists on an ad hoc or
    annual subscription basis?  What would a resonable fee
    for such a service be?

2.  Would a list of shipping lists received by Bernan posted
    somewhere on Internet be valuable.  If appropriate, this
    posting could be made to GOVDOC-L or to a readily
    accessible FTP node with an appropriate directory.
    Bernan is willing to experiment with such a no-charge
    listing of received shipping lists if the interest is
    here.  Any suggestions on how and where to place lists
    on Internet would be very helpful

Best wishes for 1993!
Don Hagen
bernan@class.org                   4611-F Assembly Drive
TEL 1-800-274-4447                 Lanham, MD  20706-4391
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Date:         Thu, 31 Dec 1992 09:19:30 -0500
From:         SJBUSH@LIFE.UAMS.EDU
Subject:      Re: Memory Parity Error under Excel 4.0

The problem you are having is not at all uncommon.....Windows itself
is what is actually sending you these messages.  The problem is a
harware problem.   There are a great many possibilities that could be
causing the messages to occur.

I can give you a few suggestions:

1. Heat problem:  if the temperature of any componant gets high
                  Windows will start reporting parity errors.
                  This could be happening to any component on your
                  system board, including your new memory, or any
                  componant.     This is extremely possible if you
                  have a great many componants in your computer and
                  your fan is not able to properly cool the system.

2. Power Supply:  Power supplies are a very common problem in these
                  kinds of errors.

3. Power Surges or Brownouts:  Any fluctuation in power going to the
                  machine can produce these type of errors.

4.  Memory: There could also be a problem with your new memory.  Yoy
                  can get software that will let you run memory tests
                  for long periods of time to ensure that your memory
                  working properly.   Windows is very sensitive to any
                  problems.   So it may be detecting things that your
                  other software can't.

These are just a couple of suggestions,  There are many, many other
things to check if these don't do the trick.



Sarah Bush
Systems Consultant, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
SJBUSH@life.uams.edu
SJBUSH@life.bitnet


May the Force be with you!!!!!!!!!
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Date:         Sat, 2 Jan 1993 19:02:00 EST
From:         Michael Gordon <GORDONM@DENISON.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: print problem in procomm for windows

>
>On the older ProComm 2.0 for DOS, I could use the dedicated print mode
>for vt100 emulation.  This mode would temporarily "lock me out" while
>the remote system would access my printer.
>
>This doesn't seem to work properly now that I'm using ProComm for Windows.
>As soon as the remote system attempts to use my printer, I'm locked out
>totally.  The printer prints garbage, and before even a minute is passed
>the carrier is lost and my connection is closed.
>
>Any idea what's going on or how I can fix this?
>
>    Michael Stanley (michael@glia.biostr.washington.edu)

        The maintenance release (1.01 available as maint1.exe from Datastorm
and at cica) allows better remote printing. At least, it fixed a somewhat
similar problem for me in vt100 emulation. Take a look.

Michael D. Gordon
CIS: 71053,471
Internet: gordonM@cc.denison.edu
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Date:         Sat, 26 Dec 1992 11:35:00 EST
From:         Michael Gordon <GORDONM@DENISON.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Progman/Fileman replacement?

>
>Is there a Program/File Manager replacement that more closely combines the two?
>[Please no flames to this, but...] I really DO like the Mac style of Programs
>and files can be shown at the same time AND can be moved on the screen where
>ever you wish to place them. Any ideas?
>
        There are a number out there, but the most popular seems to be
Norton Desktop for Windows, which combines the two quite elegantly.

Michael D. Gordon
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Date:         Tue, 29 Dec 1992 20:43:52 -0500
From:         "Mark Pizzinato" <PIZZINATO%XANADU@KINGSTON.ARPC.ALCAN.CA>
Subject:      Re: Memory Parity Error under Excel 4.0

I think you will find that your problem is related to hardware.  In my case it
was the motherboard but in yours it is likely your new simms.  If you can try
new ones and the problem will likely disappear.

Mark
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From:         EARLEJD@MOREKYPR.BITNET
Subject:      Sound Blaster 16

Hello,
Does anyone know what the Wave Blaster daughterboard does to the MIDI
of a SB16? Does it provide sample playback like the Turtle Beach
Multisound?

Thanks

John David Earley
EARLEJD@MOREKYPR.BITNET
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From:         Yossi Oren <LIOREN1@WEIZMANN.WEIZMANN.AC.IL>
Subject:      Re: Seeking good monospace screen font
              31 Dec 1992 14:50:48 -0500 from <rreiner@NEXUS.YORKU.CA>

>I'm looking for a good, clear monospace screen font for use in the
>terminal window of Procomm/Win.  I run at 1024x768 resolution, and I
>find all the terminal fonts supplied with PC/W, and all those otherwise
>available on my system, to be either too small or too big.  Any
>suggestions?
This may sound a bit brain-damaged, but if none of the fonts you get satisfy
you, MAKE ONE!
The way I do it, is using the font editor module from Borland's RW.  If you
don't have BC++ or didn't install RW, you can also try the font accessories
you get with Adobe font packs.  I don't have a PostScript printer or use ATM,
so I dont have any of them,but I gathered there is a utility in there that
rasterizes (i.e. makes bitmap) any adobe type 1 font to create a .FON file.  If
that is true, all you have to do is create a Courier font sized to please.
  Readya,
  Yossi.
===============================================================================
Yossi Oren, InterNet LIOREN1@Weizmann.Weizmann.AC.IL
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From: vchapman@victor02.carleton.ca (Vic Chapman)
Subject: Re: Solved: Slow SCSI disk with Win 3.1 in Enh. mode
Organization: Carleton University
Date: Wed, 30 Dec 1992 04:05:42 GMT

In <01GSWMOGQSHE00165L@NET.WAU.NL> Gert.Klein@BURO.IEND.WAU.NL writes:

>Hello,

>Two weeks ago I posted a question about the performance of SCSI disks
>under Windows 3.1 running in enhanced mode. There has been an
>interesting discussion on the list regarding different aspects of this
>problem (double buffering, SMARTDRV etc.) My problem however has been
>solved in the meantime. Bernstein_Phil@LANMAIL.NCSC.NAVY.MIL gave me
>the correct solution. In his mail from 17-dec-1992 he writes:

>> You need the Adaptec SCSI driver ASPI4DOS. I think the software that
>> includes this driver is ASW1410.

Is this software available through Compuserve or another anonymous ftp
site? I wasn't aware that I could speed up my SCSI disk!



>This proved to be absolutely correct. I obtained this software and I loaded
>de ASPI4DOS.SYS driver in my CONFIG.SYS. Norton's SYSINFO now gives an
>average throughput of 1500 Kb/sec, thats 50% higher than without the
>driver! Performance under Windows is just slightly lower. The driver
>also seems to handle the double buffering. Running SMARTDRV now shows
>a 'No' for my C: drive in the 'Buffering' column, so I removed the

>DEVICE=C:\WINDOWS\SMARTDRV /DOUBLE_BUFFER

>line from my CONFIG.SYS. Everything runs fine until now.

>I thought this was interesting enough to post to the list.
>Thanks for any help.

>Gert Klein
>Systemmanager
>Agricultural University of Wageningen
>The Netherlands
>mail: klein@rcl.wau.nl




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