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Date:         Thu, 30 Jul 1992 11:25:16 CDT
From:         "AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc." <AMIGOS@UTDALLAS.BITNET>
Subject:      Job announcement

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This announcement has been sent to PACS-L, NOTIS-L, and ACRLY-JOBS.  Please for
give repetition.

MISC JOBS

Marketing Representative:
AMIGOS has an immediate opening for a librarian with sales experience.  This
individual will be responsible for assuring that sales goals for AMIGOS product
s and services are met through appropriate and effective promotion and related
sales activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:
An ALA-accredited MLS, with undergraduate degree in business or marketing prefe
rred.  Two years of progressively responsible professional level experience
(sales experience preferred).   Bachelors degree in marketing, sales or related
speciality may be substituted for one year of experience.  Background to includ
e knowledge of and experience with one or more of the following:  OCLC systems
and products, Local library automation systems, Library bibliographic database
creation/maintenance.  Demonstrated oral and written communication skills; stro
ng interpersonal and presentation skills; ability to establish and maintain exc
ellent realtions with clients, members and AMIGOS staff members, and to work in
dependently as well as function as team player.  Must be able to travel.

MINIMUM FOR POSITION:
Low 30's dependion on experience and background.  Send letter of application an
d resume to:
AMIGOS Bibliographic Council, Inc., 12200 Park Central Drive, Suite 500, Dallas
, Texas 75251
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Date:         Thu, 23 Jul 1992 10:46:52 CDT
From:         Pro Staff <ny0078@mail.nyser.net>
Subject:      Techno-litter

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     Our site throws away over 100 data CD-ROM disks a year; our central
library probably throws away an equal number of damaged music CDs. Does
anyone know of a "green" solution to reusing or recycling old CDs? My
two year old has tired of playing with them...and yes, I saw the fashion
show at CONDEX where they were made into a dress.
    The jewel boxes are no problem--a local used music CD store is happy
to receive empty ones.
              Jerry Kuntz, Automation Manager
              Finger Lakes Library System
              ny0078@mail.nyser.net
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Date:         Fri, 24 Jul 1992 09:47:57 CDT
From:         Charles Floyd Bearden <cbeard@tenet.edu>
Subject:      Public access software

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Can anyone direct me to information regarding copyright issues in
connection with either circulating software in a public library or with
making software available to the public on the hard disk of a computer
(for in-house use only).

I work for a branch of Houston Public Library, and there is some
discussion in the system regarding the legality of the above services.
Any information on this matter would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance!

Chuck Bearden
Robinson-Westchase Branch
Houston Public Library

Internet: cbeard@tenet.edu
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Date:         Wed, 29 Jul 1992 12:01:00 CDT
From:         Betty Braaksma <BRAAKSMA@VM2.YorkU.CA>
Subject:      Re: Cordless phones

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There's been extensive discussion about cordless phones on LIBREF-L - I'm
sure if you pull up their archives, there would be lots of stuff.

                                          Betty Braaksma
                                          YorkU
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Date:         Mon, 27 Jul 1992 11:43:52 CDT
From:         RHADDEN@USGSRESV.BITNET
Subject: Re: Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) technology

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The combination of the PDA and a cordless phomne telephone for library use
is fascinating. A patron would be able to check out a PDA (in the future),
wander the stacks, and request furthin further information from reference,
the card catalog, etc., while in the resource area. Maybe it should be
renamed from the Personal Digital Assisatnat to a Personal Library
Assistant (PLA).
lee hadden
USGS Library
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Date:         Thu, 30 Jul 1992 11:27:24 CDT
From:         Bruce Flanders <FLANDERS@UKANVM.BITNET>
Subject:      Soviet archives online

Please reply to the author, not PACS-L.  Thanks, Jill

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An exhibition at the Library of Congress Madison Building of approximately
300 secret Soviet documents opened on June 17. The exhibit, "Revelations
from the Russian Archives," was the first public display of materials from
the key working files of Communist officials from the October Revolution
of 1917 to the failed coup of August 1991. As of July 16, the exhibit
traveled to Moscow. The historically-significant documents, photographs
and films were selected by a team of scholars led by Librarian of Congress
James H. Billington, in collaboration with Dr. Rudolph G. Pikhoia,
chairman of the Committee on Archival Affairs of the Russian Federation.

Significantly, portions of 25 of the documents, with translations and
commentary, also are being made available electronically via America
Online, Sovset and the Internet. At a press conference on June 15, Mr.
Billington said, "As far as we know, this will be the first time in
history that an institution has offered both a landmark exhibit and
electronic access to the contents of the exhibit."

Has any reader of PACS-L accessed this exhibit electronically via any
of the three online computer networks listed above? If so, what are
your impressions: was it an effective way to distribute this information;
was any substantial email discussion generated?

Bruce Flanders/Director of Technology/Kansas State Library
FLANDERS@UKANVM.Bitnet   flanders@ukanvm.cc.ukans.edu
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Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 1992 09:58:57 CDT
From:         RHADDEN@USGSRESV.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Public access software

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One of the chilling items about this discussion is the confusion among
librarians about who they serve- the public or the publisher? The librarian
should be an advocate for the library user, not a watchdog for a publisher.
Yes, it is very easy to copy software. It is also easier to copy books
and other items as well. However, the librarian should be concerned with
getting information to the patron, not looking over their shoulder to
prevent them using it. The next step is not for the librarain to
prevent the patron from using software illegally, but to inform thew
copyright holder of the infraction so they can sue the user.
  The librarian should be an advocate of the user, not the puvblisher!
lee hadden
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Date:         Thu, 30 Jul 1992 11:22:15 CDT
From:         Terry Strasser <nyser0010@mail.psi.net>

Please reply to the author, not PACS-L.  Thanks, Jill

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Have any librarians out there used DeLorme's Street Atlas USA
on CD-ROM for reference purposes?  I ordered a copy for my own use at
home, and being pleased with it, I was considering getting it for the
public service floor of the library until I read the licensing agree-
ment, which seems very restrictive to me.  The part that worries me
refers to a prohibition on "publicly displaying" or providing information
to persons other than employees of your business.  That seems to put
anything but special libraries beyond the pale.

Terry Strasser    Internet:nyser0010@mail.psi.net
Senior Librarian, Reference Services Tel: (518)474-5959
New York State Library
6th floor, CEC
Albany, NY 12230
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Date:         Tue, 21 Jul 1992 08:16:39 CDT
From:         GARTNER@VAX.OXFORD.AC.UK
Subject:      Logging sessions

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Dear PACS-Lers,

I've been asked to put this on PACS-L by a colleague of mine, as he has tried
it on CDROMLAN without success.  Please reply to him directly
(DJP @ VAX.OX.AC.UK).

Richard Gartner, Bodleian Library, Oxford, UK


A colleague is planning a pilot project to investigate library usage
by observation of readers' behaviour.  I hasten to add that the
"observation" will be conducted openly and only with full agreement
and understanding of the readers and staff involved.  As part of his
data, which will include video and audio recordings, he would like
to log their use of the Networked services (principally CD-ROM and
Telnet to the Internet) available to readers at this library.  Can
anyone suggest suitable software that would do more than simply
log key strokes but enable complete "action replays" of the sessions
on the readers' workstations that could be matched with transciptions
of the audio and video recordings?

Hopefully yours, Dave Price, Radcliffe Science Library, Oxford, U.K.
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Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 1992 10:00:05 CDT
From:         Linda_Dobb.Library@mailgate.sfsu.edu
Subject:      Television Digest

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sorry, i forgot to get the name of the person looking for Television
Digest with consumer electronics.  According to the records we have for
the California State System, San Diego State University holds this
newsletter from 1961 to present.  Contact at San Diego State is Mark
Lester (619) 594-4122.
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Date:         Thu, 30 Jul 1992 11:25:35 CDT
From:         Ann KELSEY <kelsey@pilot.njin.net>
Subject:      Re: Cordless phones

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>I've not seen anything on PACS-L about this, although I suppose it
>has come up before.
>
>Do any of you use cordless phones in your library?
>
>Bruce Flanders/Director of Technology/Kansas State Library
>FLANDERS@UKANVM.Bitnet    flanders@ukanvm.cc.ukans.edu

We use the AT&T 5400.  It has 10 channels preselected and covers both
floorsf our approx. 50,000 square foot building.  It The signal cannot
penetrate more than one concrete wall, but it can go through metal
shelving.  Reference staff find it particularly useful because they
can go to the stacks and talk with the patron as they search for the
answer.  It has also come in very handy when troubleshooting computer
hardware that is not near a phone jack.  We have been very pleased,
and plan to buy more.

Ann Kelsey
kelsey@pilot.njin.net
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Date:         Fri, 24 Jul 1992 09:51:03 CDT
From:         D.Viehland@massey.ac.nz
Subject:      Desperately seeking DRA or Dynix Users

Please reply to the author, not PACS-L.  Thanks, Jill

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Massey University Library is in the process of selecting a new on-line
catalog system. The selection committee has reviewed various options and
has narrowed the field to two candidates: DRA or Dynix.

Before making a final decision we are seeking libraries who are currently
using DRA or Dynix and asking for them to contact us. Some particulars
about our situation:
--Massey University is a tertiary institution, one of seven universities
  in New Zealand
--Our current system is VTLS; we would be most keen to hear from
  institutions who have recently migrated from VTLS to DRA or Dynix.
--Our probable platform for Dynix would be Unix on an HP machine
--Our target user load is 200 users

Our circumstances require a decision to be made _soon_ in order to use
the Christmas/summer break to install the system and train staff.  (i.e.,
please response immediately).

If you are a DRA or Dynix user and are in a position to share your views
with us please write directly to me at the address listed below.
All who respond to this message will receive our heartfelt thanks and
a follow-up report about what we decided and why.
  * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
  Dennis W. Viehland                        D.Viehland@Massey.ac.nz
  Senior Lecturer                           (06) 356-9099 extn 8592
  Information Systems                      (06) 350-5233 (messages)
  Massey University
  Palmerston North, New Zealand
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Date:         Tue, 28 Jul 1992 10:00:23 CDT
From:         Larry Woods 319-335-5870 <LWOODSTS@UIAMVS.BITNET>
Subject:      Micro-based opac question

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Does any one out there know of a good micro-based opac
or retrieval program that is MARC compatible and would be appropriate
for a music library. Ideally, it should retrieve on uniform title
as well as title, etc. Please respond directly rather than to the
list serve.
lawrence-woods@uiowa.edu
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Date:         Fri, 24 Jul 1992 09:49:36 CDT
From:         Jean Madsen <jeanm@csn.org>
Subject:      self-serve circulation system

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I am seeking information on the possibilities of implementing a new
circulation system where the target for change is to move the existing
system of charging out books from the staff to the user.  I am interested
in gaining ideas, bibliographies, etc., from any libraries that have such
a system or have one in the works.

Topics of interest are:  interface design, electronic or laser reading
devices of barcodes, security features, hardware (dimensions, etc.),
software - home-grown or a shell program, vendors, ball park monetary
figures, and the pros & cons that come with such a system.

The features I would like to recommend include:  a laser reading device to
scan barcodes attached to the library card and item, a user friendly
interface with a voice synthesis function instructing the customer step
by step, and an automatic demagnetizing function built into the charge-out
process when scanning the item.

Any responses are welcomed and much appreciated, and should be sent to me
personally at:  jeanm@csn.org  or  Jean E. Madsen / Denver Public Library
Interlibrary Loan / 1357 Broadway / Denver, Co / 80203.
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Date:         Thu, 23 Jul 1992 10:46:36 CDT
From:         Eric Celeste <efc@Athena.MIT.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) technology

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I do think Newton and other Personal Digital Assistants (PDAs) have
a good chance of making a difference in libraries. For brief
descriptions of this technology on its way from Apple you can find
articles in MacWorld (Aug. 1992, pg. 129) and Byte (July 1992, pg.
128). At the Apple Library Users Group meeting after ALA this month,
the person showing off Newton stressed that "this is not a computer."

Newton is a palmable little machine with a screen and a stylus. Of
course, inside it IS a computer--Apple is trying hard to keep that
from being obvious though. You just write on the screen with the
stylus to communicate with the machine, and it has some very
sophisticated ways of recognizing, interpreting, and even anticipating
your instructions. This nifty little product will be available next
year at under $1000 to start. I'm not sure PACS-L is the place for
an extended Newton promo, but the technology Apple is introducing
in Newton do lead me to dream, so here is some of what might be on
its way.

One of Newton's key technologies is networking without wires. Newton
will join an AppleTalk network (the kind that connects Macs to
other Macs, PCs, and their printers) via an infrared signal. Kind
of like your remote control communicates with your TV. What would
opening your catalog to all the PDAs roaming your reading room?
Would that reduce lines at the terminals? How about having the
catalog at your fingertips even when you are in the stacks? How
about having Academic Index and your catalog available in the
stacks, plus a notepad that turns all your writing into text suitable
for your favorite word processor? I think this kind of technology
might change the way we think about library space.

What about doing reference work with a PDA... No more lugging that
big book back to the desk to jot a few notes, or scribbling on
scrap cards to carry back with you. Recording information with
Newton will make that information ready to incorporate into a report
or e-mail to a patron or colleague. Your e-mail would be in your
pocket while you are looking up the answer.

I'm sure there are dozens more ideas out there. I'm ready to call
it a night, though, so I'll spare you more from me!

...Eric Celeste
   MIT Libraries
   efc@mit.edu
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Date:         Mon, 27 Jul 1992 11:46:07 CDT
From:         Walter Giesbrecht <WALTERG@VM2.YorkU.CA>
Subject:      Current Contents on Diskette

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I'd be interested in hearing from anyone that makes Current Contents on
Diskette generally available in their library. Do your users prefer it over
the print version? Have you retained the print version? What default software
settings have you used (i.e., do you make Search or Browse mode the default?)
How much of a backfile do you provide? An inquiring mind wants to know!
Please send responses directly to me; I'll provide a summary to anyone who's
interested.

Walter Giesbrecht               Bitnet: WALTERG@YORKVM2
Steacie Science Library       Internet: WALTERG@VM2.YORKU.CA
York University
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Date:         Thu, 23 Jul 1992 10:42:07 CDT
From:         Terry Dawson <terry@edsi.plexus.COM>
Subject:      Re: Access to the Internet
              McHenry Library, 408/459-3297" at Jul 17, 92 8:49 am

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Lee Jaffe writes:

> What I don't understand about possible commercialization of the Internet
> is how this would be accomplished under the current structure and what
> would compel us to abandon that structure?  Internet access is managed
> regionally by cooperatives, sometimes an agency under contract to the
> cooperative.  The coop is supported by the fees of the members.  Why would
> we dump or allow someone else to dump the coops in exchange for a
> commercial provider?

"We have met the enemy and he is us."  This model works as long as the
coops remain open to admitting new members at an affordable rate.  While
vendors court new accounts, coop members may be telling aspiring
libraries that they can't join via existing nodes.  A public library may
need only a handful of mail accounts, not enough to justify many
thousands of dollars per year that it would cost to set up as a node.
If existing nodes are unwilling or unable to provide access at a
reasonable cost, look for commercial vendors to fill the need for
access.

The coop model is one that has worked well.  How will it deal with the
growth that is coming?  How will it provide services to small business
and the general public?
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Date:         Thu, 23 Jul 1992 10:44:46 CDT
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Subject:      innopac

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Peter
I cannot address your problem, but I suggest you ask it on
INNOPAC@MAINE.BITNET.  This list is usually kind of dead and could
use a good question.
Carol Brierty
Morehead State U
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