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Date: Mon, 30 Jan 1995 16:37:02 ECT
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From: Dwight Walker <dwalker@ozemail.com.au>
Subject: Re: Paper on e-journals,
library issues - indexing the Internet - software robots
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I would put my 2c worth in. This covers what I was trying to say - there
will possibly be 'agents' which will roam the Internet extracting relevant
information for humans to peruse and reorganise.
IEEE Computer (ISSN0018-9162)
November 1994 pp.89-90:
"Mobile agents make a network an open platform for third-party developers"
This is a rather technical discussion of the development of programs that
will be able to run on other people's computers - effectively wandering
around the globe. It is in it's infancy.
There is a lighthearted article on electronic agents being used to delve
into the White House and Taxation Departments snooping for important
information ("US needs a WAIS in the White House", March 1994 p.128).
>X-POP3-Rcpt: dwalker@oznet02.ozemail.com.au
>Date: Mon, 21 Nov 1994 22:10:13 -0500
>To: Peter Haddad <P.Haddad@nla.gov.au>, aus-epub@sserve.cc.adfa.oz.au
>From: tony@info.anu.edu.au (Tony Barry)
>Subject: Re: Paper on e-journals, library issues
>
>At 2:07 PM 17/11/94 +22303754, Peter Haddad wrote:
>>
>>1. Finding out about electronic resources, and keeping the
>> information about them current
>
>So far I have seen two methods that seem to work.
>
>1. Monitor lists in the subject area of interest
>2. Build a server in a restricted subject domain with pointers to material
>ad of interest and a "Build it and they will come effect takes place" as
>publisher/authors try to get their work included.
>
>What doesn't seem to work so well is setting up a registration service
formally.
>
>Then there all the general announcing services like net-happenings,
>comp.www.announce etc.
>>
>>2. Questions of access ie where and how are the electronic
>> publications to be made available?
>
>If it's academic then for the forseable future (18 months ;^) it has to be
>on the internet and delivered via http.
>
>>
>>3. Standards, including bibliographic data supplied by publishers,
>> citation standards, cataloguing standards
>
>The only delivery standards worth considering are z39.50, http, MIME typed
>files. Telnet, ftp and gopher are for legacy material.
>
>If the search mechanism delivers the file as well or part of it why is
>bibliographic information required at all? It's use is predicated on
>needing to make a decision to make some considerable effort to get the
>document (eg hunt it on the shelves). If you don't have to do that the
>need goes.
>
>In an html document what further citation do you need other than a URL link
>direct to the document?
>
>On the web where the boundaries of a document are no longer clear and where
>documents can be continiously updated centralised cataloguing models fail
>and any cataloguing scheme must be based upon information inserted in
>documents by publishers who are often are authors. This implies that
>structured cataloguing schemes will fail. The future will be in the form
>of web robots scanning sites for information to collect in databases.
>
>Tony
>
>____________________________________________________________________
> Tony Barry - http://snazzy.anu.edu.au/People/TonyB.html
>
>CNIP - Centre for Networked Information and Publishing
> and
>Centre for Networked Access to Scholarly Information fone +61 6 249 4632
>Australian National University Library phax +61 6 279 8120
>Canberra A.C.T. 0200, AUSTRALIA tony@info.anu.edu.au
>
>
>
>
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Date: Mon, 30 Jan 1995 16:38:13 ECT
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From: JCPO@aol.com
Subject: Re: THESAURUS CONSTRUCTION SOFTWARE
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On January 27 Andrea Pfeffer wrote:
>I am interested in obtaining information about
>Thesaurus Construction Software.
>I work on a biomedical thesaurus which is currently
>on a mainframe, and want to convert it to
> a PC-based system.
Please see my posting from last week on Boswell's Companion, which is written
for a Macintosh platform, or e-mail me at JCPO@aol.com.
John Chapot
"Lexicographer - a harmless drudge." -- Samuel Johnson
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Date: Mon, 30 Jan 1995 16:39:34 ECT
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From: "Pfeffer, Andrea" <PEQ@drgpo.drg.nih.gov>
Subject: THESAURUS SOFTWARE ON AN ORACLE PLATFORM
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I am interested in obtaining information about any Thesaurus Construction
software being used in conjunction with an Oracle system. Please respond to
this e-mail if you are using any such software.
Thank You
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Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 14:21:45 ECT
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From: "Pfeffer, Andrea" <PEQ@drgpo.drg.nih.gov>
Subject: Thesaurus Software and ORACLE
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I am interested in thesaurus construction software which is also running in
an ORACLE environment.
If anyone is using this, please e-mail what type of software you are using
and how it interfaces with ORACLE.
THANK YOU
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Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 14:22:31 ECT
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From: Laural Adams <ladams@lib.nmsu.edu>
Subject: Re: classification
In-Reply-To: <9501280146.AA13796@lib.nmsu.edu>
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There are some good entries in the _Encyclopedia of Library and
Information Science_ edited by Kent and Lancour for Dewey, LC, and Sears
providing the background on their origins, the number of divisions in the
schemes, and by whom/why it's predominantly used. I needed it for an
Intro to library tech class and had the same problems finding good basic
resources. Hope this helps- good luck!
Laural Adams
On Fri, 27 Jan 1995, Kathleen J. M. Haynes wrote:
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Try Langridge, Erek Wilton. Classification: Its kinds, elements and
> applications. London: Bowker-Saur, 1992
>
>
>
> ----------------------------Original message----------------------------
> Does anyone know of any good references on the topic of CLASSIFICATION,
> in comparison with indexing, its function, value, usefulness, etc.? ...
>
>
> Kathleen J. M. Haynes, Ph.D.
> Associate Professor
> School of Library and Information Studies
> University of Oklahoma
>
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Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 14:23:05 ECT
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From: Clare Beghtol <BEGHTOL@fis.utoronto.ca>
Organization: Faculty of Information Studies
Subject: CLASSIFICATION RESEARCH WORKSHOP
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CROSS-POSTED. PLEASE EXCUSE DUPLICATION.
> -------------------------------------------------
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
6th ASIS SIG/CR Classification Research Workshop:
An interdisciplinary meeting
The American Society for Information Science Special Interest Group on
Classification Research (ASIS SIG/CR) invites submissions for the 6th
ASIS Classification Research Workshop, to be held at the 58th Annual
Meeting of ASIS in Chicago, IL. The workshop will take place Sunday,
October 8th, 1995, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. ASIS '95 continues through
Thursday, October 12th.
The CR Workshop is designed to be an exchange of ideas among active
researchers with interests in the creation, development, management,
representation, display, comparison, compatibility, theory, and
application of classification schemes. Emphasis will be on semantic
classification, in contrast to statistically based schemes. Topics
include, but are not limited to:
- Warrant for concepts in classification schemes.
- Concept acquisition.
- Basis for semantic classes.
- Automated techniques to assist in creating classification schemes.
- Statistical techniques used for developing explicit semantic classes.
- Relations and their properties.
- Inheritance and subsumption.
- Knowledge representation schemes.
- Classification algorithms.
- Procedural knowledge in classification schemes.
- Reasoning with classification schemes.
- Software for management of classification schemes.
- Interfaces for displaying classification schemes.
- Data structures and programming languages for classification schemes.
- Image classification.
- Comparison and compatibility between classification schemes.
- Applications such as subject analysis, natural language understanding,
information retrieval, expert systems.
- Representation and access on the Internet
The CR Workshop welcomes submissions from various disciplines. Those
interested in participating are invited to submit a short (1-2 page
single-spaced) position paper summarizing substantive work that has been
conducted in the above areas or other areas related to semantic
classification schemes, and a statement briefly outlining the reason for
wanting to participate in the workshop. Submissions may include
background papers as attachments. Participation will be of two kinds:
presenter and regular participant. Those selected as presenters will be
invited to submit expanded versions of their position papers and to speak
to those papers in brief presentations during the workshop. Submitted
position papers will be refereed for acceptance for publication in the
proceedings. Some of the accepted papers will be selected for an
expanded version in the proceedings. Authors of expanded papers will be
invited to speak to their papers in brief presentations during the
workshop. All position papers (both expanded and short papers) will be
published in proceedings to be distributed prior to the workshop. The
workshop's early registration fee is $35.00 for SIG/CR members and/or
participants; $45.00 for ASIS members; $60.00 for non-members. (The
workshop is separate from the ASIS Annual, an additional registration is
required for the Annual Conference).
Previous proceedings are titled "Advances in Classification Research:
proceedings of the ... ASIS SIG/CR Classification Workshop" and are
published by Learned Information, Inc., Medford, NJ.
Submissions should be made by email, or diskette accompanied by paper
copy, or paper copy only (fax or postal), to arrive by April 15, 1995, to:
Ray Schwartz, 530 Jefferson St., #13, Hoboken, New Jersey 07030, USA
Work Phone: 212-305-3294; Fax: 212-305-6193;
Home Phone: 201-656-8807; Email: rps4@columbia.edu
URL: http://www.columbia.edu/~rps4/sigcr.html
Email or Postcard confirmations will be sent upon receipt of
submissions. For additional information, email rps4@columbia.edu or
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Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 14:25:20 ECT
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From: JCPO@aol.com
Subject: Re: classification
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>>any good references on the topic of CLASSIFICATION ...
A.C. Foskett's "Subject Approach to Information" (London, Clive Bingley,
1982) got me started.
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Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 14:25:52 ECT
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From: JCPO@aol.com
Subject: Re: conversion files between IBM-PC and Macintosh types
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>>The trouble is that a Mac won't normally accept and read the contents of a
DOS floppy disk ...
Actually there's a control panel which goes into the system sw called PC
exchange which enables the MAC's FDHD floppy drive (on newer Macs) to mount
DOS-formatted floppy disks. That solves the hardware problem, but which Mac
software can actually READ the files on such a disk is something I have no
experience with. PC exchange is by Apple and comes in the system software
for Quadras and newer computers - check with an Apple retailer.
Incidentally, the way I learned of this is when a friend used a bunch of DOS
pre-formatted disks, very cheap from a national discounter, and off-loaded a
whole bunch of Mac stuff onto PC-formatted disks, including PC exchange
itself! The computer equivalent of locking your keys in the car... :-(
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Date: Tue, 31 Jan 1995 14:35:49 ECT
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From: "Linda K. Fetters" <asi@well.sf.ca.us>
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Wilson Award
The American Society of Indexers
Now Accepting Submissions
for the 1995 ASI-H.W. Wilson Award
for Excellence in Book Indexing
The American Society of Indexers (ASI) is pleased to announce that
it is now accepting books with a 1994 publication date for judging in
the annual ASI-Wilson Award Indexing competition. The Award was
established in 1978.
The winning indexer will receive a plaque and a $1,000 check. The
winning publisher will receive a plaque. Either indexers or publishers
may submit books for judging. Only one submission from a single indexer
(or indexing team) or from a single publisher can be accepted. All
submissions must be accompanied by an official application form and the
submission fee and must be received by ASI no later than MARCH 1, 1995.
The Award will be presented at the 27th Annual Meeting of the
American Society of Indexers June 8-10, 1995, in Montreal, Quebec.
For additional information or forms, contact:
ASI Administrative Office
P.O. Box 386
207 W. Avenue C
Port Aransas, TX 78373
(512) 749-4052
asi@well.sf.ca.us
CRITERIA FOR THE AWARD
The criteria for the ASI-H.W. Wilson Company Award shall comply with the
standards established by the American National Standards Institute.
Introductory Note
An introductory note should be present if any aspect of the index
requires explanation. It should be clear and well expressed, and it
should establish the basis of selection and omission of indexable
matter.
Physical Format, Typography and Style
The index entries should be presented in a format, typography, and
style that provides maximum ease of scanning the index and locating
individual entries. A clear and logical organization should be evident.
Spacing, indentations, and general page design should present a page
that is aesthetically pleasing.
The index should be appropriate in size to the number of pages in
the publication and the type of material contained therein.
Content of the Index
The index must bring together references to similar concepts that
are scattered in the text, or that are expressed in varying terminology.
This can be done through the establishment of a single heading and a set
of subheadings, through the use of cross-references, or through other
appropriate devices.
All significant items in the text must appear in the index.
However, if there is a category of material that is not indexed, this
should be stated in the introduction.
Items and concepts in the text must be represented in the index by
appropriate, precise, accurate, unambiguous headings.
The index entry headings should be consistent in form and in usage.
Inclusion of synonymous headings and spelling variations, if used,
should be intentional to facilitate access.
The index should represent the text and not be a vehicle for
expressing the indexer's own views and interests.
Structure and Accuracy of the Index Entries
The index entries should be arranged in a recognizable, or stated
searchable order, such as alphabetical, classified, chronological, or
numerical order.
The locators given in the index should tally with the text.
Strings of undifferentiated locators should generally be avoided by
use of appropriate subheadings or other appropriate devices. If the
number of locators in a given entry is so large that aspects of the
heading are not adequately differentiated, additional headings,
subheadings, or modifiers should be introduced. Headings should be as
specific as the nature of the collection permits, and the purposes of
the users require.
There must be a sufficient number of cross-references in the index
so that related items are connected, and obsolete or idiosyncratic terms
in the text are related to terms in current use.
Abbreviations, acronyms, symbols, or other abridgment of a word or
phrase should be explained in an appropriate manner.
MECHANICS OF THE AWARD
Explanation of the Award
The American Society of Indexers will award annually the ASI-H.W.
Wilson Company Indexing Award for excellence in indexing of an English
language monograph or other nonserial publication published in the
United States during the previous calendar year. The Society reserves
the right to withhold the award in any year.
Purpose of the Award
For indexers, the purpose of the award is to provide and publicize
models of excellence in indexing.
For the publishing industry, the award is intended to elicit
interest and involvement, and to encourage greater recognition of the
importance of quality book indexing.
Description of the Award
The award will consist of two parts: the first, awarded to the
indexer(s), will be $1,000 in cash together with a citation; the second,
awarded to the publisher, will be a citation.
Submission
Each index submitted for consideration for the award must be
submitted with a copy of the publication that was indexed, and must be
accompanied by a copy of an official ASI-H.W. Wilson Company Indexing
Award form.
The index and accompanying materials must be received by the
American Society of Indexers Administrative Office by the submission
deadline. The index must have been published within the preceding
calendar year.
Formal presentation of the award will take place at the American
Society of Indexers Annual Meeting.
Anyone may submit an index for consideration, limited to one
submission from a single indexer or indexing team and one from a single
publisher; however a publisher may submit one index per division or
imprint.
On request, all materials submitted for consideration will be
returned. Those materials not requested by applicants will be donated to
a library open to the public.