Showing papers in "Serials Librarian in 1995"
TL;DR: The author discusses the development of a prototype for delivering Johns Hopkins University Press journals in electronic form, which has been a collaborative process between the university library, the computing center, and the Press.
Abstract: The author discusses the development of a prototype for delivering Johns Hopkins University Press journals in electronic form. The project has been a collaborative process between the university library, the computing center, and the Press. The complexities involved in converting to electronic publishing are discussed. They include: assessing market readiness, shifts in procedures for obtaining rights and permission, determining true publishing costs, pricing strategies, and staffing concerns.
9 citations
TL;DR: Presente de la UL comme une version postmortem de l'ancienne bibliotheque d'Alexandrie, et la seconde presente une liste annotee d'une demi douzaine of groupes ou sectes pour qui the UL a une signification mythique.
Abstract: Sous la forme d'une nouvelle de science fiction, presentation de la bibliotheque electronique universelle (Universal Library ou UL) imaginee avoir ete mise en service en 2039. Cet article est compose de deux parties : la premiere presente la UL comme une version postmortem de l'ancienne bibliotheque d'Alexandrie, et la seconde presente une liste annotee d'une demi douzaine de groupes ou sectes pour qui la UL a une signification mythique
8 citations
TL;DR: The CORE (Chemistry Online Retrieval Experiment) project as discussed by the authors has been one of the oldest and largest efforts in the field of scientific journal publishing and is now in its fifth and final year.
Abstract: Experimental scholarly electronic journals have existed in a variety of forms for several years. The CORE (Chemistry Online Retrieval Experiment) Project, one of the oldest and largest efforts, is now in its fifth and final year. Cornell University's Mann Library, Bellcore, the American Chemical Society (ACS), Chemical Abstracts Service and OCLC have treated a system which will provide networked access to over half a million pages of machine-readable text and graphics from ACS journals. The objectives of this collaboration have been to study the numerous technical, logistical, economic, and sociological issues which face publishers, libraries, and scholars in the shift from paper to electronic dissemination of scholarly research. The library's focus has been on how to ensure that scholars retain unimpeded physical and intellectual access to journal contents after this transition takes place
8 citations
TL;DR: This article explored the nature of, and myths surrounding organizational change and how the received wisdom about organizational change is being challenged in the current management literature Drawing upon the experience of the Harvard College Library's planning processes, several strategies are recommended for managing change in organizations today.
Abstract: The author explores the nature of, and myths surrounding organizational change and how the received wisdom about organizational change is being challenged in the current management literature Drawing upon the experience of the Harvard College Library's planning processes, several strategies are recommended for managing change in organizations today
6 citations
TL;DR: If adopted by all components of the information industry, SGML would provide an opportunity to build an integrated information environment in which the catalog would provide a clearly marked path to both traditional and electronic information formats.
Abstract: Standardized General Markup Language (SGML) provides a syntax and a meta-language for defining the logical structure of documents, and conventions for naming the components of documents. The author discusses how widespread adoption of SGML might transform what and how we catalog. If adopted by all components of the information industry, SGML would provide an opportunity to build an integrated information environment in which the catalog would provide a clearly marked path to both traditional and electronic information formats
5 citations
TL;DR: Librarians need to be educated consumers and understand the issues and concerns of the producer/vendor community to secure reasonable agreements for electronic access, and standard contracts often do not meet the needs of different libraries and may contain provisions that should be questioned or clarified.
Abstract: Serials in electronic formats often require contractual agreements governing their use Librarians need to be educated consumers and understand the issues and concerns of the producer/vendor community to secure reasonable agreements for electronic access Standard contracts often do not meet the needs of different libraries and may contain provisions that should be questioned or clarified Database producers and vendors have their own contractual and legal obligations which must be considered when negotiating with individual libraries
5 citations
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TL;DR: Cet article s'interesse au droit d'acces a l'information officielle (emanant du gouvernment) aux Etats-Unis d'ailleurs un point aborde dans the Constitution.
Abstract: Cet article s'interesse au droit d'acces a l'information officielle (emanant du gouvernment) aux Etats-Unis. Ce droit est d'ailleurs un point aborde dans la Constitution. Apres une etude melant histoire et legislation, l'article aborde l'acces a l'information par rapport aux nouvelles technologies (industrie electronique, Internet).
4 citations
TL;DR: The issues surrounding methods for collecting, processing, and providing access to electronic serials are discussed in this article, where Weston debates the access versus ownership issues of electronic journals, and discusses the changing roles of systems and acquisitions librarians in the provision of access to these journals.
Abstract: The issues surrounding methods for collecting, processing, and providing access to electronic serials are discussed. Weston debates the access versus ownership issues of electronic journals, and discusses the changing roles of systems and acquisitions librarians in the provision of access to these journals. Reinke outlines the University of Houston's acquisitions process, an approach paralleling traditional serials acquisitions methods. Morgan describes an automated serials acquisitions process developed at the North Carolina State University.
4 citations
TL;DR: The advantages and difficulties of conducting work in remote locations via telecommuting are discussed, and the virtual library will promote greater use of information by remote users, buttelecommuting is not a substitute for face-to-face interaction.
Abstract: Does technology drive change or do human values shape technology? The author discusses this question within the context of the California State University System. The advantages and difficulties of conducting work in remote locations via telecommuting are discussed, with special reference to libraries. The virtual library will promote greater use of information by remote users, but telecommuting is not a substitute for face-to-face interaction
4 citations
TL;DR: Besides personnel and technological reconfiguration, new strategic partnerships with other libraries, commercial enterprises, software suppliers, publishers, campus computer centers, and user communities of educators and researchers will position libraries to become the high profile knowledge management centers of the future.
Abstract: If libraries are going to play the information game tomorrow, they must position themselves today and take the necessary steps now to become virtual libraries. To move beyond today's electronic libraries to tomorrow's networked virtual ones, libraries will need to extend well beyond their institutional boundaries. We are witnessing the emergence of a new industry in America: the knowledge industry. It involves communications, computers, software; database developers, publishers, and libraries. Libraries will play a pivotal role in the knowledge industry by developing special information packages and by providing direct access to many different print and non- print formats, bibliographic indexes and abstracts, CD-ROM systems, document delivery, full-text-electronic journals, images, and multimedia products. Libraries will offer customized services that seamlessly bring the world of information to users through the Internet, super networks, and wireless communications. Besides personnel and technological reconfiguration, new strategic partnerships with other libraries, commercial enterprises, software suppliers, publishers, campus computer centers, and user communities of educators and researchers will position libraries to become the high profile knowledge management centers of the future. Descriptions of a virtual medical library illustrate progress some libraries have made in these new directions
4 citations
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors explored a variety of issues relating to vendor-librarian encounters and attempted to understand more about ethical boundaries in these situations, through the presentation of a number of case studies.
Abstract: Ethical questions ask: What should be done? What is right behavior? Real (but anonymous) situations which vendors have encountered and which may pose ethical problems are discussed. Through the presentation of a number of case studies, workshop participants explored a variety of issues relating to vendor-librarian encounters and attempted to understand more about ethical boundaries in these situations.
TL;DR: In this article, a discussion of positive methodologies for harnessing the various forces at play within the scholarly information environment is carried out, focusing on both personal and organizational strategies to successfully cope with the geometric rapidity of changes, both at the library and institutional level.
Abstract: Employing three institutional case studies, veteran academic serialists engage in a discussion of positive methodologies for harnessing the various forces at play within the scholarly information environment. Concentration is placed upon both personal and organizational strategies to successfully cope with the geometric rapidity of changes, both at the library and institutional level
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors review various job hunting skills and survival techniques for today's job market, including updating/tailoring resumes, cover letters, and aspects of the interview process.
Abstract: One of the «strategies for adjusting to organizational change» is to start looking for another job, voluntarily or not! The workshop presenters review various job hunting skills and survival techniques for today's job market Updating/tailoring resumes, cover letters, and aspects of the interview process are discussed
TL;DR: In this article, the authors consider the building blocks of scholarly communication, and suggest ways for resolving those conflicts, as a preparation for the sessions to follow, and attempt to describe the conditions of our dilemma.
Abstract: When one considers the building blocks of scholarly communication, it is possible to see historical trends forcing them apart into relatively specialized and isolated roles. Today, the entities that are most concerned with professional support of scholarly communication are academic institutions, professional associations, scholarly publishers, and libraries. Each of these faces disconcerting change: in their markets, in their mission, in their revenue streams, in their operational strategies, and in the technology they use to facilitate their work. Simultaneously, the concept of information management is used to reinvent the role of librarians. As a result, knowledgeworkers in these fields face instability on practical levels, and ambiguity on philosophic levels. The opening address will attempt to describe the conditions of our dilemma and suggest ways for resolving those conflicts, as a preparation for the sessions to follow
TL;DR: Columbia University recenty completed their Scientific Information Study, a segment of which compared the costs of ownership and access, and several other Columbia studies examined researcher acceptance of online indexes and document delivery as alternatives to ownership.
Abstract: Today's fiscal realities encourage libraries to experiment with document delivery as an alternative mode of information delivery. Columbia University recenty completed their Scientific Information Study, a segment of which compared the costs of ownership and access. Several other Columbia studies examined researcher acceptance of online indexes and document delivery as alternatives to ownership. The Woodward Biomedical Library at the University of British Columbia has a number of new technologies, including Ariel, Aviso, Docline, and a local online document delivery request system. The experiences of these libraries with document delivery are discussed
TL;DR: In this article, the authors provide an overview of the potential value expert systems have for serials cataloging and provide criteria for determining the suitability of a project for use with an expert system.
Abstract: The author provides an overview of the potential value expert systems have for serials cataloging. Criteria for determining the suitability of a project for use with an expert system are provided and four technical services examples are discussed
TL;DR: This article considers serials bibliographic and corporate name authority records retrieved from Dutch and Swedish OPACs via the Intemet, as well as the utility of the information provided.
Abstract: This article considers serials bibliographic and corporate name authority records retrieved from Dutch and Swedish OPACs via the Intemet Particular attention is paid to the OPACs of the following institutions: the Koninklijke Bibliotheek and the Rijksuniversiteit Groningen in the Netherlands; Lunds universitet in Sweden The form and content of the descriptive parts of the records retrieved are discussed, as well as the utility of the information provided The usefulness of European serials cataloging records becomes more evident
TL;DR: Cet article s'interesse a un public cible des bibliotheques : les etudiants and the relations qu'ils peuvent avoir avec la recherche d'information and notamment dans l'utilisation des sources electroniques (jounaux electroniques, reseaux).
Abstract: Cet article s'interesse a un public cible des bibliotheques : les etudiants et les relations qu'ils peuvent avoir avec la recherche d'information et notamment dans l'utilisation des sources electroniques (jounaux electroniques, reseaux).
TL;DR: A new bibliographic structure is proposed for use in today's online library catalogs consisting almost entirely of indexed access points and it is expected that these analytical cross-references will improve serials cataloging by providing author and title access to distinctive volumes of monographic series.
Abstract: A new bibliographic structure is proposed for use in today's online library catalogs. the structure is a MARC bibliographic record consisting almost entirely of indexed access points-in essence, many cross-references assembled into one record, all pointing to a serial. It is expected that these analytical cross-references will improve serials cataloging by providing author and title access to distinctive volumes of monographic series that have been cataloged as serials.
TL;DR: Two serial catalogers discuss examples of cataloging-enhancement practices from the viewpoint of their respective institutions and examine each in terms of impetus; problem solved or oppurtunity realized; stakeholders affected; costs, documentation needs, and new problems entailed; and factors shaping decisions to make changes.
Abstract: Serial catalogers are required to balance the economy of taking standard cataloging copy "as is" against local demands to catalog apart from the standard. Two serial catalogers discuss examples of cataloging-enhancement practices from the viewpoint of their respective institutions. They examine each in terms of the following: impetus; problem solved or oppurtunity realized; stakeholders affected; costs, documentation needs, and new problems entailed; and factors shaping decisions to make changes.
TL;DR: A checklist for planning a new workstation or evaluating the «peole ergonomics» of an existing one is provided and exercises that can be completed at the terminal are discussed.
Abstract: As nearly every aspect of serials work becomes automated, we must select workstation furniture and equipment with human comfort, health, and efficiency in mind. A checklist for planning a new workstation or evaluating the «peole ergonomics» of an existing one is provided. Exercises that can be completed at the terminal, with no special equipment, clothing, or athletic ability required are discussed
TL;DR: This paper explains the workshop process and what participants think about the personalization of information through modularization or «chunking,» and the use of encryption-based metering technology to control and charge for information access and use.
Abstract: For three and a half years, Mr. Weber's firm has been facilitating two-day, highly interactive public workshops on Mapping the Future of Publishing and the information industries. In the past year or so, several new issues and themes have emerged that concern both publishers and users of information, including the personalization of information through modularization or «chunking,» and the use of encryption-based metering technology to control and charge for information access and use. Publishers also face critical strategic business issues in migrating from print to electronic publications. This paper explains the workshop process and what participants think about these important issues
TL;DR: Several librarians describe the impetus for reorganization in their libraries, and how the decisions for change were made and implemented.
Abstract: Effective channels of communication must be established and maintained during the process of reorganizing in technical services. Several librarians describe the impetus for reorganization in their libraries, and how the decisions for change were made and implemented. The importance of maintaining different levels of communication, and involving a wide spectrum of individuals from inside and outside technical services are discussed
TL;DR: Trinity University Library has developed a method to store cataloging and processing information in the online series authority record, which helps streamline the handling of tides in series.
Abstract: As libraries automate, paper files such as the card catalog, the shelflist, the order file, and authority files are also automated. To exploit the automated authority file and to help streamline the handling of tides in series, Trinity University Library has developed a method to store cataloging and processing information in the online series authority record. The issue of how to integrate the pure tide authority function of the series authority record with the pragmatic aspects of processing titles in series is discussed. As a result of this integration at Trinity University, acquisitions staff, catalogers, and copy catalogers can easily obtain information about distribution and cataloging treatment of tides within series and analyzed serial titles. This procedure is adaptable to manual environments as well
TL;DR: MOSAIC can be used as an interface for many kinds of Internet information accesses, but it is particularly useful with WWW, because it simplifies access to non-text forms such as images, movies, sound, etc.
Abstract: The World Wide Web (WWW) is an Internet access protocol. Along with the new user interface developed last year by the National Center for Supercomputing Applications (NCSA) called Mosaic, the Web provides its creator the ability to present formation in an attractive formal. Even better, it enables links within documents and between documents, files, sound and graphical (i.e., multi-media) formats. Items can be read linearly or the reader can move in a hyper-text/media manner among formation. MOSAIC can be used as an interface for many kinds of Internet information accesses, but it is particularly useful with WWW, because it simplifies access to non-text forms such as images, movies, sound, etc. Mosaic is able to interpret the type of media being requested and to transparently open the tools the user needs
TL;DR: Serials and technical services librarians are in a unique position to share valuable expertise in public service and bibliographic instruction settings, and discuss the professional and personal rewards of public services.
Abstract: Serials and technical services librarians are in a unique position to share valuable expertise in public service and bibliographic instruction settings. Skills learned in the organization of information and experiences with electronic resources such as e-journals, databases, and the Internet, translate well into the user services arena. Several serials librarians, who have worked in both technical and public service positions, discuss the professional and personal rewards of public services
TL;DR: In Finland an integrated network called LINNEA (Library Information Network for Academic Libraries) has been set up to facilitate the automation of academic libraries, with headquarters at the Helsinki University Library, to become an open national bibliographic resource.
Abstract: In Finland an integrated network called LINNEA (Library Information Network for Academic Libraries) has been set up to facilitate the automation of academic libraries. The goal of the LINNEA network, with headquarters at the Helsinki University Library, is to become an open national bibliographic resource. The Finnish union library catalogue, called LINDA, was established in 1993. It is based on the catalogues of twenty university libraries, the national bibliographic database Fennica, and Finuc-S (the Finnish Union Catalogue-Serials). At the moment, the LINDA database includes some two million records for monographs and serials. The host of the database is the Helsinki University Library, which is officially the National Library of Finland with a vast range of responsibilities. One of them is the standard numbering of Finnish publications. The 1994 ISSN meeting with the Nordic countries was held in Finland in order to discuss common problems.
TL;DR: This paper discusses the development of this new working model and speculates about the impact of future technological advances, the effect on how researchers and physicians work, and possible applicability to other research disciplines.
Abstract: Since the mid-1970s, DNA and protein sequence data has led to remarkable discoveries that are revealing the fundamental causes of cancer and genetic disease By the year 2005, the Human Genome Project will produce a complete blueprint of human biology Scientists and physicians access these data in GenBank®, a NIH database developed, maintained and distributed by the NCBI These sequences are linked directly to molecular structure databases and to the biomedical journal literature through bibliographic databases like MEDLINE® This new knowledge management system functions with the use of e-mail, CD-ROM products, and Internet client-server applications, and blends the world of print publishing with primary source data residing in globally accessible databanks Current systems require that human beings initiate specific search, analysis, and retrieval requests However, software robots already maintain and update these data, and «intelligent agents» will soon be available for the automated and targeted dissemination of new research findings This paper discusses the development of this new working model and speculates about the impact of future technological advances, the effect on how researchers and physicians work, and possible applicability to other research disciplines
TL;DR: A gopher is a virtual furry critter which tunnels through the Internet maze, finding information and bringing it back to your own computer.
Abstract: A gopher is a virtual furry critter which tunnels through the Internet maze, finding information and bringing it back to your own computer. How does it work end what makes it so special? Some of the gopher resources useful to serialists, and gopher tools like Veronica and Jughead are discussed