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Date:         Wed, 30 Sep 1992 15:19:53 EDT
From:         SCHREINE@TWSUVM.BITNET
Subject:      Responses to question on desk hours

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I've had 22 responses to my questions on how many desk hours do heads/
coordinators of reference departments have at the reference desk.  The
responses varied from fairly small institutions of 5,000-6,000 students with
two or three reference librarians to large institutions of 24,000 with 12 or
13 reference librarians.  Since my question was slanted for "ammunition"
for my associate dean, I naturally heard from those who do reference
and who have arguments in favor of that fact.

One reason that everyone gave for doing reference was that they simply liked
reference.  Some mentioned they understood that would not be a good enough
reason for the associate dean, but it certainly was gratifying to hear so
many folks say they simply like reference.  Wouldn't it be great if we had
a big struggle keeping our deans and our custodial staff and our support
staff and our catalogers off the desk because they wanted to do it because
they thought it was a blast?  I've gone from a position as a reference
librarian to a head of reference position and, I tell you, what little
reference I still do keeps me sane and I often fantasize about returning
to being a reference librarian full-time again.

Another common reason people gave was that serving at the desk keeps them
in touch with the program, the needs of the patrons, how the librarians
are serving the patrons, whether the collection is adequate.  Many responded
reference keeps their skills up, especially with all the automation, and
gives them credibility when it's time to evaluate the other reference
librarians.  They also said they don't want to hear word-of-mouth about
something at the desk.

Several people responded that they serve at the desk to relieve other reference
librarians for meetings and professional development.

Since most of the responses were posted to the list, I won't go on any further.

I do want to thank all of you who responded.  And I very much apologize for
forgetting to sign my name!

Rebecca Schreiner-Robles, Head of Reference, Wichita State University, Kansas
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From:         "(Patricia M. Andersen)" <pandersn@silver.sdsmt.edu>
Subject: Re: Hours on Desks for Heads/Coordinators

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I am the Head of Public Information and Reference in our library and I spend
at least 5 hours a week on reference, sometimes as much as twice that.  I
believe that this is a valuable experience.  If I don't know the types of
reference questions our patrons are asking, how can I determine which types
of reference works are the most valuable?  We are a small staff, with the
entire library staff working reference, but I can't imagine not working
reference as the head of the department.

Patty Andersen
Head/Public Information Services
Devereaux Library, SDSM&T
pandersn@silver.sdsmt.edu
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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 1992 10:37:12 EDT
From:         "(Steven J. Herro)" <herrsj@sncac.snc.edu>
Subject:      commerce, business, and econ sources

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About three weeks ago, I asked for assistance from those on the list
in supplying Internet sources related to trade, business, econ., and
commerce.  I think that kentvm was experiencing some difficulties at
the time that I summarized my findings, so I will repeat them here.
Thanks to all who offered feedback.

1.  UCLA offers a number of things through its CWIS, ORION, such as currency
rates, etc.  You can get the right to search ORION by telephoning (310) 825-
7557.  You do have to pay to get a password.

2.  The Economic Bulletin Board at U. of Michigan also has current trade
and economic data.  Telnet to hermes.merit.edu.

3.  Sources like DIALOG and Dow Jones are available on the NET, but you still
have to pay financial costs per search.

4.  If you are wondering if a colleague has an email address, try Netfind
at telnet bruno.cs.colorado.edu, login:netfind

5.  Strangelove's and Kovacs, *Directory of Electronic Journals, Newsletters,
and Academic Discussion Lists, 2nd. ed.  pp. 235-237 lists about one-half
dozen listservs related to this topic (I would highly recommend this book!;
kudos to one of our editors!).

Steve Herro
St. Norbert College Todd Wehr Library
herrsj@sncac.snc.edu
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Date:         Tue, 29 Sep 1992 15:28:40 EDT
From:         "(Pauline Hodges --D65 x2701--)" <prh65@cas.org>
Subject:      City Names

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We are looking for an authoritative source for city names; does anyone know
whether or not there is a standard source that is used?

Thanks,

Pauline Hodges
Chemical Abstracts Service
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Date:         Tue, 29 Sep 1992 15:30:13 EDT
From:         "Todd C. Peters" <tpeters@emx.cc.utexas.edu>
Subject:      Position Announcement
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----------------------------Original message----------------------------
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT




September 28, 1992



ASSISTANT DOCUMENTS AND ELECTRONIC
INFORMATION SERVICES LIBRARIAN
REFERENCE AND INFORMATION SERVICES DEPARTMENT


The Assistant Documents and Electronic Information Services Librarian
assists with the formulation and implementation of computer services in
the Reference and Information Services Department in the Perry-
Castaeda Library; serves as an information resource for the department
in emerging electronic information access, networking, equipment,
security, and developing technology and communicates this information to
and provides training for staff; monitors public computer information
stations and provides technical support; assists with the administration of
the Documents Unit (United States and United Nations depository) and
serves as a specialist for United States government information in
electronic formats.  General reference service responsibilities include
working with a team of librarians and support staff in delivering
information services including electronic information, library use
instruction, research support, collection development, and scheduled hours
at the Reference and Information Desk.  Night and weekend hours will be
required.  This position reports to the Documents and Electronic
Information Services Librarian.

The Perry-Castaeda Library is the main library of the University library
system, with emphasis on the social sciences, humanities, business, and
education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:  MLS from an ALA accredited graduate
program and library experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Knowledge of and experience with a variety
of computer equipment, software, networks, and electronic information
resources; documents experience; experience providing reference service
and library use instruction; demonstrated interest or experience in
designing and providing staff training for accessing electronic information
resources; excellent verbal and written communication skills;
demonstrated strong service orientation.

Salary range is $24,000 to $28,000 annually or more, depending on
qualifications.  No state or local income tax.  Competitive benefits package.
Retirement plan options.  To ensure consideration, applications should be
received by November 30, 1992, but will be accepted until the position is
filled.  Send letter of application and resume, including the names,
addresses, and phone numbers of three professional references and a
statement of salary requirements to:  Peggy Mueller, The University of
Texas at Austin, The General Libraries, P.O. Box P, Austin, TX 78713-7330.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
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Date:         Mon, 5 Oct 1992 15:25:04 EDT
From:         SLIB1121@vega.selu.edu
Subject:      Re: Internet Brochures

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I would also be interested in receiving copies of brochures.

Many thanks,

Denise Landry
Reference Department
Sims Memorial Library
Box 896
Southeastern Louisiana University
Hammond, LA  70402

Internet:  SLIB1121@selu.edu
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Date:         Tue, 6 Oct 1992 08:36:20 EDT
From:         SIMMONS@UMBC.BITNET
Subject:      RE: Internet Brochures

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I concur with V. Lonnie Lawson.  If possible, please send me copies also.
Simmona E. Simmons-Hodo
Kuhn Library
Reference Department, UMBC
5401 Wilkens Avenue
Baltimore, Maryland 21228  (410) 455-1061 FAX (410) 455-3587 VOICE
THANKS IN ADVANCE!!!!!
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Date:         Mon, 5 Oct 1992 09:44:24 EDT
From:         G_TU@TWU.BITNET
Subject:      Derek Price "Little Science, Big Sience"

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Greeting from Texas Woman's University!

This is Feili Brenda Tu, and I am a doctoral student in the School of Lirbary
and Information Studies at Texas Woman's University now.  I am assigned to make
a presentation on Derek Price's "Little Science, Big Science," but I have some
problem to find the information about the author and his works.

I have done some certain procedures to search on Biographic Index, Book Review
Index, Encyclopedia, Who was Who ... etc.  Until now I have some hard time to
locate very good resources about him and his works. I would like to know the
best way to do research for this author and this book.  I am wondering if there
is any one who has done research about Derek Price and/or "Little Science, Big
Science," I truly would like to get some suggestions and to share reserch
expereiences. Because this presentation will be at the end of October, I do
appreciate you could contact with me as soon as possble.  You could either
share your knowledge on this forum or send your e-mail to me to G_TU@TWU. Thank
you very much.

Sincerely,
Feili Brenda Tu
G_TU@TWU
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Date:         Sat, 26 Sep 1992 14:28:38 EDT
From:         PMURPHY@VTVM1.BITNET
Subject:      Information Desks

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Our library is currently arranged so that there is no service desk
(circulation, reference, etc.) within sight when a patron first walks
in the entrance.  We are considering establishing an information desk
near the entrance to help direct patrons to appropriate service points
within the library.  Does anyone have a similar desk already up and
running?  I'd be interested in learning how you staff the desk (training
for the people who staff it, budgeting, etc.).  Please respond directly
to me.  Thank you.

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Patricia Murphy
University Libraries, VPI & SU
Science Reference Department
Blacksburg, VA 24062-9001
(703) 231-9248
pmurphy@VTVM1.CC.VT.EDU
pmurphy@VTVM1
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Date:         Sat, 26 Sep 1992 14:29:03 EDT
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From: Bonnie Biggs <Bonnie_Biggs.SM_BLDG_135@csusm.edu>
Subject: RE>FWD>Hours on Desks for H

         Reply to:
                    RE>FWD>Hours on Desks for Heads/Co
Yes, I spend appox. 5 hours per week on the desk.  We have a small ref. staff
as we are the newest university in the country!  I "do" reference because I
want to keep my fingers in the pie, as it were.  Even so, I feel that I get a
bit rusty with only 5 hours per week.  However, my duties as Coordinator of
Public Services don't allow me to do any more than that!  We have two full time
ref. librarians besides myself and two other librarians that come from Tech
Services and do 3 hours each week per person.  Our student body is 1900.  Good
luck!

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From:         Tim Balch <LIB007@MARSHALL.MU.WVNET.EDU>
Subject:      Re: ALA code of ethics

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                  I N T E R O F F I C E   M E M O R A N D U M

                                        Date:     28-Sep-1992 02:48pm EDT
                                        From:     Tim Balch
                                                  BALCH,TIM
                                        Dept:
                                        Tel No:   304/696-2335

TO:  _IN%"LIBREF-L@KENTVM.BITNET"         ( _IN%"LIBREF-L@KENTVM.BITNET"@MRGATE@
   MUVMS3 )


Subject: RE: ALA code of ethics

          The ALA Library Bill of Rights, Freedom to Read Statement, and
          various other documents are available by ftp and email from the
          Electronic Frontier Foundation.  FTP to  ftp.eff.org
          (192.88.144.4) in the directory /pub/academic/library.

          For email, send to archive-server@eff.org the message:
               send acad-freedom/library <filenames>
          where <filenames> is the the files wanted.  File README describes
          all of the items available.

          ---------------------------------------------------------------
             Timothy A. Balch              LIB007@MARSHALL.WVNET.EDU
             Head of Public Services       LIB007@MARSHALL
             James E. Morrow Library       voice  (304) 696-2335
             Marshall University           fax  (304) 696-5858

           "Knowledge is of two kinds; we know a subject ourselves, or we
            know where we can find information upon it."   Samuel Johnson
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From: slib1121@altair.selu.edu
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Subject: CD-ROM Instruction
Date: 5 Oct 92 09:25:58 -0600
Organization: Southeastern Louisiana University

How do most people instruct classes in the use of CD-ROM products?  Do you have
special classrooms where you give demonstrations or do you bring classes into
the Reference area and just demonstrate on one of the workstations?

The problem with bringing people into the Reference area is too much traffic. 
Also, most people cannot see enough of what is going on.

If special classrooms are set up, do you use panel overheads?

Many thanks,

Denise Landry
Reference Dept.
Sims Memorial Library
Southeastern Louisiana Univ.
Hammond, LA  70402

Internet:  SLIB1121@selu.edu

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Date:         Tue, 29 Sep 1992 15:26:27 EDT
From:         James Rettig 804/221-3058 <JRRETT@WMVM1.BITNET>
Subject:      Busy reference librarian

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I am interested in hearing how various reference departments inform
patrons that the reference librarian on duty is away from the desk
helping another patron and will return ASAP to assist them. I am
especially interested in hearing how this is conveyed to patrons when
only one librarian is on duty and there are no other service points close
by.

On another matter, I staff our reference desk generally one evening a week
and one Saturday a month.  It helps stretch our personnel resources, it
keeps me informed about our patrons, and I enjoy doing it.

"""~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~"
| Jim Rettig                         | VOICE...............804/221-3058 |
| Assistant University Librarian for | FAX.................804/221-3088 |
|   Reference & Information Services | BITNET..............JRRETT@WMVM1 |
| Swem Library                       | INTERNET..jrrett@wmvm1.cc.wm.edu |
| P.O. Box 8794                      |                                  |
| College of William and Mary        |                                  |
| Williamsburg, VA  23187-8794       |                                  |
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Date:         Mon, 5 Oct 1992 08:45:08 EDT
From:         "Peter Scott/Manager,
              Small Systems/U Sask Lib/5920" <SCOTT@sklib.usask.ca>
Subject:      Re: Internet Brochures

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>Much has been said about Internet.  Some people on this list have even
>indicated that they are active in instructing faculty, staff and students
>on using Internet.  If possible, could those of you who have devised
>brochures, etc. about Internet and about teaching it to others please
>sent me copies.

I would highly recommend a purchase of Roy Tennant's new book:
"Crossing the Internet Threshold". Clear, concise, no jargon. It contains
very useful 'fact sheets' and plenty of aids for Internet trainers.
Contact Roy at rtennant@library.berkeley.edu for more details.

Peter Scott
scott@sklib.usask.ca
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Date:         Thu, 1 Oct 1992 10:38:51 EDT
From:         "(Steven J. Herro)" <herrsj@sncac.snc.edu>
Subject:      United Software of America

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I am looking for the address of United Software of America.  Around
1987, it produced a piece of software entitled Atari World.

I have checked Sofware Encyclopedia, the union catalog of OCLC, Manu-
facturer's Directory (wrong name, right name is American Manufacturers
Directory), and Moody's to no avail.

Can anyone help supply the address and phone number of this company?
Please respond directly to me.  Thanks in advance.

Steve Herro
St. Norbert College Todd Wehr Library
herrsj@sncac.snc.edu
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From:         REESEMJ@VUCTRVAX.BITNET
Subject:      Re: Hours on Desks for Heads/Coordinators

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I am head of Information Services at the Education Library of
Vanderbilt University.  Our Reference staff is small - one other
professional and two Reference Assistants.  We also have to hire
students to help staff the desk some on the weekends and at
night.  Vanerbilt has about 9,000 students but we serve mainly
the School of Education and Human Development which has about
1500 students.  I spend about 13 1/2 hours on the desk as well as
substitute when necessary if a student can't work.  I wouldn't
have it any other way.  I enjoy the contact with the public and
want to keep my Reference skills well tuned.

_______________________________________________________________________
/ Jean Reese                         /            Bitnet:             /
/ Head of Information Services       /      REESEMJ@VUCTRVAX         /
/ Education Library                  /           Internet:            /
/ Vanderbilt University              / reesemj@ctrvax.Vanderbilt.Edu /
/ Box 325 Peabody                    /                                /
/ Nashville, TN  37203               /      Phone: (615) 322 - 8248   /
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Date:         Sat, 26 Sep 1992 14:22:10 EDT
From:         CB85@UNTVAX.BITNET
Subject:      ALA Conference Funding

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For those of you who are members of ALA and New Members Round Table.
There is a monetary stipend available to help with the costs of attending
the New Orleans ALA Annual Conference next June.  If you have not attended
more than five previous ALA Annual Conferences then you qualify to apply
for this award.  For more information, please contact:

Richard C. Dickey
Chair, Shirley Olofson Memorial Award Committee
University of North Texas

CB85@untvax.bitnet  or by phone: 817-565-2014.  I will be glad to mail
you an application.

DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS DECEMBER 1, 1992.  THANK YOU.
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From:         Linda Fortney <LIBLINDA@MONTCOLA.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: Internet Brochures
              5 Oct 1992 15:25:04 EDT from <SLIB1121@vega.selu.edu>

----------------------------Original message----------------------------
   I too would greatly appreciate any copies of instructional brochures
re the Internet.   Thanks in advance and I promise to pass the kindness
along, somehow...

Linda Fortney
Montgomery College Library
51 Mannakee St.
Rockville, MD  20850


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Date:         Wed, 30 Sep 1992 15:21:41 EDT
From:         Robert S Dalton <HUMRSD@UNC.BITNET>
Subject:      Re: cd-rom sign-up

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Deborah,
Here in Davis Library at Univ. of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill, we have a CD-ROM LAN jointly run by the
two reference departments, Humanities and Business
Administration/Social Sciences.  We have 12 stations,
soon to be 14, with quite a number of CDs.  To schedule
users, we use a computerized scheduler with a step by
step program users go through to sign for the database
they want.  For more information, contact my colleague
Tim Bucknall, e-mail: bucknall.davis@mhs.unc.edu
Robert Dalton
Humanities Reference, Davis Library
CB 3922, UNC-CH, Chapel Hill, NC  27599
dalton.davis@mhs.unc.edu
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