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Date:         Mon, 28 Dec 1992 10:14:38 -0400
From:         LIB_STANKUS@HLYCROSS.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Non-affiliates or "visitors" at your library

From Tony Stankus, Science Librarian, College of the Holy Cross

While we are a private institution, and presumably have more rights
to exclude potentially "problem" users, we have taken some reasonable
intermediate steps to screen users, or at least, to put them on alert
that the library is for serious use only, not for "gawking at coeds"
(sorry about the old terminology, but that is the number one problem)
or for "acting out" (usually poorly managed schizophreniucs from the
nearby state hospital or half-way houses). These steps include the
use of a sign-in book which requires name, address, phone, and
"reason for visit". This has a surprising deterrence value. Outsiders
actually have to "think" before entering. We also ask for ID's when
any disruptive or unwelvcome behavior commences. We then compare the
ID with the sign-in logbook, and use any discrepancies as a valid
excuse to exclude a disruptive customer. We do not have many problems here
at Holy Cross, but perhaps one of the reasons is this reasonable screening
procedure.

Tony Stankus
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Date:         Sun, 27 Dec 1992 22:52:30 EST
From:         Bob Broedel <bro@HUEY.MET.FSU.EDU>
Subject:      ALS & e-mail

RE: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), "Lou Gehrig's Disease"

Recently my best friend was diagnosed as having ALS so I am
trying to locate people with "Internet-compatible" e-mail
addresses who have an interest in communicating about ALS.

This would include ALS patients, patient supporters, physicians,
support groups, research centers, etc.

If I get enough responses I will create a directory of contact
people, computerized bulletin board systems, BITNET/Internet
discussion groups, etc. that will be freely available to all
interested people.

If there is enough support for the idea, I can set up kind
of an on-line discussion group (mailing list) on the subject
of ALS ... or I can refer all interested people to others
that already exist (but that I do not presently know about).

So if you are set up for e-mail, and if you have an interest
in exchanging information about ALS, please send me a message.

Sincerely, Bob Broedel

=======================
Bob Broedel, Engineer
Meteorology Department
Love Bldg, Room 404, B-161
FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY
Tallahassee, Florida 32306-3034  USA
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Telephone, 904-576-4906 (home), 904-644-6840 (work, answering machine)
Internet..broedel@geomag.gly.fsu.edu             MCI Mail..298-0782
San Francisco-Moscow Teleport (SFMT)..bro        EasyLink..62930541
TELEX (AT&T EasyLink).5106014520 (TALLY-KRAS FL) PeaceNet..bbroedel
TELEX (MCI/WUI)..6502980782 (6502980782MCI UW)   BITNET..BROEDEL@FSU
FAX 904-644-9642  ATTN: BROEDEL               CompuServe..71107,1710
IASNET (Moscow) "Russian Express" .. X.25 (250299000036)..BROEDEL
IASNET (Moscow) "Mini-Mail" ...... X.25 (25029900005400)..BROEDEL
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Date:         Tue, 22 Dec 1992 10:03:58 PST
From:         Ruth Gustafson <gustafsr@SANDNET.UCSD.EDU>
Subject:      Non-affiliates or "visitors" at your library

          I am posting this question for someone else in our library.

          What techniques, practices or policies do you have in place
          in your library for controlling the impact of "visitors"
          (non-institutional patrons) on your reference service?

          Information about libraries in state-supported academic
          settings would especially be appreciated.

          Thank you and Happy Holidays!



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Date:         Tue, 29 Dec 1992 14:39:03 EST
From:         Eric H Schnell <ehschnel@MAGNUS.ACS.OHIO-STATE.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Hospitals Using Internet

We are only beginning to scratch the surface of what information is available
through the internet. One starting point would be to look at Lee Hancock's
"Medical Resources on the Internet". Lee works at the University of Kansas. The
easiest way to get this document would be by using the Internet itself, through
FTP.

    To Retrieve:

FTP
ftp  ftp.sura.net
cd   public/nic
get  medical.resources.6-12

If anyone knows of similar documents, please post!  :-)

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^ Eric Schnell                           EHSCHNEL@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu  ^
^ Automation Librarian                                                       ^
^ Ohio State University Health Sciences Library                              ^
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Date:         Mon, 28 Dec 1992 10:05:10 -0400
From:         LIB_STANKUS@HLYCROSS.BITNET
Subject:      Re: popular CD-ROMs in medical library

From the Science Library, College of the Holy Cross

Most heavily used CDROM= Compact Cambridge Life Sciences Collection

Tony Stankus, Science Librarian
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Date:         Thu, 31 Dec 1992 14:39:25 MDT
From:         Terry Wiggins <WIGGTERR@OL.ISU.EDU>
Subject:      MEDLARS vs. BRS vs. DIALOG

Can anyone direct me to a study comparing the cost-effectiveness of
searching Medline on these systems?  I need justification to search a
system which has higher prices but may not truly be more expensive.
We search online when we need to search more years than those included
in our CD- ROM system.  Thanks.
**********************************************************************
Terry Wiggins
Director, Idaho Health Sciences Library
Eli M. Oboler Library
Idaho State University
Pocatello, ID 83209-8089

internet:  wiggterr@isu.edu

(208) 236-4182                  fax (208) 236-4687
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Date:         Wed, 30 Dec 1992 09:04:44 -0500
From:         FBRAHMI@INDYVAX.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Silver Platter

Their customer support is excellent, however, they have had serious problems
with MEDLINE in the past.  This was documented in one of the clinical journals.
The Lancet, v. 340, Oct. 10, 1992, p. 915.
Fran Brahmi
Ruth Lilly Medical Library
975 W. Walnut Street
Indianapolis, IN 46202
(317) 274-1401
(317) 274-2088 (fax)
fbrahmi@indyvax.iupui.edu
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Date:         Wed, 30 Dec 1992 08:06:20 EST
From:         HCLADM08@UCONNVM.BITNET
Subject:      PLUSNET USAGE

This survey was previously posted on cdromlan and cdplus-l; those who have
previously viewed and answered please excuse the redundancy.  Thanks in
advance to those who respond.

I am trying to ascertain some perspective on "normal" or "average" PLUSNET
usage.

Question 1:  Concerning your PLUSNET stats:  how many transactions (refs
browsed, downloaded, printed, hours of usage) do you log on your CD PLUSNET
in a month (on the average...)?

Question 2:  Is your entire facility (hospital, academic medical center,
satellite libraries) networked?

Question 3:  Does your PLUSNET configuration support dial access?
If so,who may dial in?

Question 4:  Where are PLUSNET workstations located?

Question 5:  Do you assess any charges for PLUSNET access?  Who must pay?

Thanks again!

--
Nick Tomaiuolo, Information Services Librarian
hcladm08@uconnvm.uconn.edu
Univ. of Connecticut Health Center PO Box 4003
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Date:         Tue, 29 Dec 1992 09:58:21 -0800
From:         Hennepin County Medical County <hennedil@CLASS.ORG>
Subject: SDI: table of contents service

I am looking for suggestions for setting  up a current awareness service
for nursing staff.  One of the nurse educator's requested that the library
photocopy the table of contents to key nursing/medical journals for senior
nurses.  I already run many SDI's on MEDLARS, but she didn't want to limit
herself to one speciality/topic.

I would like to hear from anyone who has any experience routing tables of
contents or who has set up SDI's on Current Contents (or ContentsFirst on
EPIC).

Thanks in advance!

Elizabeth Dilworth
Librarian
Health Sciences Library
Hennepin County Medical Center
Minneapolis, MN

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Date: 21 Dec 92 18:15:04 GMT
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              "quinn@SHRSYS.HSLC.ORG" at Dec 17, 92 11:39 am

>
> Does anyone have suggestions for a disclaimer for use in a letter
> accompanying a literature search ?
>
Ours says:

"Results of any database search are subject to the limitations of the
database searched.  Consequently, some citations which are retrieved may
not be directly relevant to the desired topic.  Inaccuracies from time to
time may exist with a citation and are beyond our control.  While data-
base searching does offer speed, online searches are not meant to repre-
sent a comprehensive treatment of a topic.  The Health Sciences Library
is not responsible for consequential or incidental damages arising out of
reliance on the information it gathers, and its liability is limited to the
cost of services provided."

We attach this to the results of all searches, on a form that also has space
for the librarian to sign his/her name, write notes to the patron about
the search if needed, interprets the elements of NLM citations, and gives
a step-by-step guide to finding the journal articles on our shelves.

Hope this is helpful.

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 *  Carol Mularski                 CMULARSK@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu  *
 *  Head, Reference Services                                           *
 *  Ohio State University Health Sciences Library                      *
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 12:38:49 EST
From:         "M.Francisco Gonzalez" <N700106@UNIVSCVM.BITNET>
Subject:      AIDS Dictionary

 The book authored by Jeffrey T. Hubber (Neal-Schuman, NY) just appeared in
 bookstores is probably the most comprehensive single source for AIDS related
 terminology, explaining terms in glossary type of format. In this rapidly
 changing field some of the contents are already outdated, specifically with
 the new criteria for a AIDS defining diagnosis soon to be realeased by CDC.


                                        M. Francisco Gonzalez
                                   University of South Carolina Medical School
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From:         JPER000 <JPER%RUSHVM.bitnet@UICVM.UIC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: AIDS dictionary?

I haven't seen the book, but I know the editor
have reviewed his prior publication on AIDS (How to
Find Information About AIDS).  I've also talked w/ him about
the dictionary.  I would expect the title to be
comprehensive and useful.

Thanks,
Jerry Perry @ the Library of Rush University
JPER@RUSHVM.BITNET
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Date:         Wed, 30 Dec 1992 09:15:46 PST
From:         Maggie Freed <mwfreed@HSC.USC.EDU>
Subject:      Re: PRINT VOLUMES - EXCERPTA MEDICA

We withdrew all POST-1974 Excerpta Medica indexes, feeling that this would
still afford us access to the material not included in their 1974+ database.
It was a VERY low use item (and still is).

*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *
*  Maggie Freed                       213/342-1973 (voice)     *
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*  University of Southern California                           *
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From:         "Melanie L. Wilson (319) 335-9873" <CADMLWTS@UIAMVS.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: AIDS dictionary?

Mr. Albright,

The 1992-1993 edition of "Books in Print" (Title Section) lists a
"Dictionary of AIDS-Related Terminology" by Jeffrey T. Huber.
The publisher is Neal-Schuman (New York), and the cost is $39.95.
The book has 175 pages.  I have not seen it, so I cannot comment
on its quality.  Perhaps others out there on the discussion list
can give you more evaluative information.  Good luck.

Melanie Wilson
Hardin Library for the Health Sciences
University of Iowa
cadmlwts@uiamvs.bitnet


> Colleagues,
>
>         I was wondering if anyone was aware of a dictionary devoted to AIDS
> terms? I have searched the traditional sources and was unable to find any.
> I am aware that most of the terms are in other sources, but I am interested
> in a single volume.
>
> +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
> Eric D. Albright                        (312) 503-8109
> Reference Librarian                     e-albright@nwu.edu
> Galter Health Sciences Library
> Northwestern University
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From:         "S. Dubin" <DUBINSE@DUVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: MEDLARS vs. BRS vs. DIALOG

I guess I am something of a search wimp, but I like to use Paperchase.
Since I do my searches at odd intervals, I find the very friendly and
fail-safe interface important.  I hope you intend to factor in the value
of the time of the searcher. I think that would make the actual on-line
search costs seem less important no matter which service you choose.  I
always tell people, "Imagine if you had to send me to three or four libraries
and I had to look through the stacks for the journals. What about the meals
you would have to buy for me and the time I would spend off on a tangent
because of finding an article that was even more  interesting than the
subject originally under consideration."
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 |                 Stephen Dubin VMD PhD                     |
 |     Biomedical Engineering and Science Institute          |
 |     Drexel University,  Philadelphia  PA  19104           |
 |       Phone: 215-895-2219   Fax: 215-895-4983             |
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Date:         Tue, 22 Dec 1992 12:57:53 EST
From:         Colin Lay <CMLHD@UOTTAWA.BITNET>
Subject:      Email - teaching grad students - assignments

Request to profs & students:
I am a prof in a Master of Health Administration program and would
like to expand my students' horizons about email.  I have used a
small assignment in the past for local correspondence.

Is anyone either using or interested in using an Internet based
introduction/assignment for students?
Any suggestions about appropriate motivation/content/requirements?
Would an Internet listserver conference provide an appropriate forum?

Two recent professor's submissions on NRSING-L suggest that there is
some interest on the profs' side.
They were sparked by a flurry of correspondence among a half dozen
nursing students.

This posting is going to several listservers, so please either reply to
me by private email:
Colin Lay <cmlhd@acadvm1.uottawa.ca>
or on
Health Care Financial Matters Discussion List <finan-hc@wuvmd.bitnet>

I will post a summary of responses to these same lists should there be
interest expressed.
Thanks in advance.
Colin

Colin M. Lay,Assoc. Prof.
Fac. of Administration, Univ. of Ottawa
Tel. (613)564-7015  FAX (613) 564-6518  H:(613) 727-1124
"Any opinions expressed are mine, not necessarily those of my employer."
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Date:         Mon, 21 Dec 1992 15:33:01 +0000
From:         Laurie Potter <lap@EQUINOX.UNR.EDU>
Subject:      CAI on the Internet

Does anyone know of a computer-assisted-instruction (CAI) program
I mean a multimedia, interactive CAI program that is available
on the Internet?  I am specifically interested in a cardiovascular
program, but I would like to know about any program available
on the Internet.  I have been clumsily searching the Educational
Technology Network and I will try again, but it would sure
be nice if someone already knew about the existence of
sucha a program!  Thanks for any help---Laurie A. Potter
Savitt Medical Library, Univ. of NV Sch. of Med.
Reno, NV  89557-0046  lap@equinox.unr.edu (702) 784-4625
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Date:         Tue, 29 Dec 1992 14:27:00 EST
From:         "Barbara A. Epstein" <BEPSTEIN@VMS.CIS.PITT.EDU>
Subject:      Pejorative comments

I am deeply disturbed by the pejorative, stereotypical reference to
schizophrenic people used in a previous posting to this list.  The
author referred to "acting out" by "poorly managed schizophrenics from
the nearby state hospital or half-way houses."  Does the author have a
medical chart in hand to be able to infer so much about diagnosis and
efficacy of tretment?

People with mental disorders like schizophrenia have enough of a struggle
coping with life in a sometimes hostile community without also having to
deal with gratuitous slurs.  We who work in health care settings should be
extra careful about the language we use and the assumptions we make about
those who are ill.

My suggestion:  if there really are halfway houses nearby, the author (and
anyone else) might consider hiring one or two occupants as library pages,
couriers, photocopiers, or other positions for which they might have previous
training.

Barbara Epstein
Library Director
Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA
bepstein@vms.cis.pitt.edu
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From:         Kaiser Permanente Health Sciences Library
              <kaisessf%CLASS.ORG@SDSC.BITNET>
Subject: Re: SDI: table of contents service

My Library offers both services to nurses but doesn't really push
one of.r the other.  Most nurses opt for the table of contents
service and do request non-nursing titles.  I'm speculating but I
think there daily experience is so wide that perhaps a one topic
search really doesn't meet thier needs but a sort of overview of
current journals does.  The nurses who use ourt service range
from nursing administartion to staff nurses. We are planning to
do a survey of our hospital nursing staff in conjuntion with
Nursing Education in the hopes that we can design better services
for them. At the moment, tough ., the table of contenst service
is very populk.ar.

D
Sara Pimental
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
Health Sciences Library
South San Francisco, CA

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Date:         Wed, 30 Dec 1992 09:10:26 -0500
From:         JONES@UTHSCSA.BITNET
Subject:      PRINT VOLUMES - EXCERPTA MEDICA

We are looking at the space being used by low use print indexes that have been
cancelled, one of which is Excerpta Medica.  We have several alternatives in
mind and are considering discarding all pre-1974 volumes since it is online
on DIALOG from 1974 forward.  I'm wondering if anyone else has tried this
approach and has any recommendations.  Another alternative is to discard the
entire full set we have - anyone with experience using this approach who wishes
to comment?  Thanks in advance.  I'll summarize comments received over the next
two weeks.
                                                                        Danny
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+       Daniel H. Jones
+       Assistant Library Director for Collection Development
+       Briscoe Library
+       University of Texas Health Science Center
+       7703 Floyd Curl Drive
+       San Antonio, Texas 78284-7940
+       Phone:  210-567-2400
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From:         "HOFENBURG, Ruth" <RHOFFEN@LIFE.JSC.NASA.GOV>
Subject:      RE: Cellular & Molecular biology

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