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Date:         Tue, 7 Apr 1992 11:53:18 EDT
From:         Jim Jacobs <jajacobs%weber.UCSD.EDU@Sdsc.BITNET>
Subject:      ICPSR Workshop on Machine-Readable Information

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I'd like to call your attention to this workshop on machine-readable
social science information.  Please note (at the bottom of the
announcement) that the deadline for applications is April 24, that there
is no fee for ICPSR members, and that ICPSR members are eligible for a
small subsidy to cover travel costs.

   jim jacobs

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         Management of Machine-Readable Social Science Information
                   Monday, August 10  -  Friday, August 14
                              9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
                                   ICPSR
                            Ann Arbor, Michigan

     The Inter-University Consortium for Political and Social Research
     (ICPSR)  offers  the  following  week  long  workshop in managing
     machine readable social science information.   This  workshop  is
     designed for individuals whose responsibilities include providing
     access to social science statistical data files to users of these
     resources.   The  objectives  of  the  workshop  are to introduce
     information  management,  data  control,   and   data   librarian
     procedures and techniques.

     The course will cover:

        "Data Orienteering:" understanding how data are organized (e.g.,
        rectangular,   hierarchical,   and    relational    structures);
        interpreting   codebook   descriptions  of  data,   identifying
        different  data file formats and  their applications (e.g., raw
        data  files, OSIRIS  dictionary and  data files,  SPSS-X system
        files,  etc.);  and  preparing subsets of variables and/or cases
        using one  of the major statistical packages (e.g., SAS, SPSS-X,
        BMDP, or OSIRIS);

        Providing reference services for machine-readable data;

        Issues of developing collections of machine readable data;

        Problems  which  ICPSR  Official   Representatives   face   in
        providing data services on their campuses;

     Topics included in the discussion  of  reference  and  collection
     development will include:

         - how to identify appropriate levels of data service;
         - how  to  categorize  your  local  computer   and   service
           environment;
         - what books should you have in your collection;
         - what skills are needed to provide data services;
         - how to cite data files;
         - what to do about bibliographic control;
         - what the collection development issues are.

     The discussion will provide an opportunity for  participants  and
     presenters to discuss common problems and challenges of providing
     data reference service in a library environment.


     Presenters:  Diane Geraci
         Social Science and Data Librarian
         State University of New York at Binghamton
         DGERACI@BINGVAXA.BitNet

     Charles Humphrey
         Data Library Coordinator
         University of Alberta
         CHUMPHRE@UALTAVM.BitNet

     Jim Jacobs
         Data Services Librarian
         University of California, San Diego
         JAJACOBS@UCSD.EDU

     Staff of ICPSR

     The fee for  the  course  in  $800,  which  will  be  waived  for
     individuals from ICPSR member institutions.  Applications are due
     by April 24. Registration is limited and cancellation  less  than
     14 days prior to the workshop is subject of a $50 late withdrawal
     fee.

     Those affiliated  with an ICPSR  member organization are eligible
     for a small subsidy to cover travel expenses.  To apply, see your
     ICPSR official representative.

     For further information contact:
       Henry Heitowit
       Program Director
       ICPSR Summer Program
       P.O. Box 1248
       Ann Arbor, MI, 48106
       (313) 764-8392
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