HyperTexted Thesaurofaceted Thesauri

Gerry McKiernan (mailto:JL.GJM@ISUMVS.IASTATE.EDU)
Thu, 14 Aug 1997 16:51:18 CDT

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Date:         Thu, 14 Aug 1997 16:51:18 CDT
From: Gerry McKiernan <mailto:JL.GJM@ISUMVS.IASTATE.EDU>
Subject:      HyperTexted Thesaurofaceted Thesauri
To: Multiple recipients of list WEBCAT-L <mailto:WEBCAT-L@WUVMD.WUSTL.EDU>

            HyperTexted Thesaurofaceted Thesauri

For my continuing review of 'neo-conventional' thesauri, I am interested in any research projects or prototypes that have implemented a 'thesaurofacet' thesaurus within a hypertext environment.

In a Thesaurofacet, to quote Jean Aitchison, the lead developer of the approach:

"a thesaurus replaces the alphabetical subject index which normally follows the schedules in a conventional faceted classification. The terms in the system appear twice, once in the thesaurus and once in the schedules, the link between the two locations for the term being the notation or class number. The information given about the term in the thesaurus is additional to that given in the classification schedules, and in the thesaurus about the term in the classification is additional to that in the thesaurus. The two parts of the system are complementary, and if used separately, incomplete. _Thesaurofacet: A Thesaurus & Faceted Classification For Engineering & Related Subjects_. Whetstone, Leicester,England: The English Electric Company, Ltd., 1969.

In addition, I am also interested in recent implementations of the thesaurofacet approach in any and all subject fields, in hypertexted or non-hypertexted environments.

As always, any leads, comments, criticisms, critiques or citations, are most welcome!

Regards ,

Gerry McKiernan Curator, CyberStacks(sm) Iowa State University Ames IA 50011

mailto:gerrymck@iastate.edu http://www.public.iastate.edu/~CYBERSTACKS/

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*N 16:00:38 08/14/97 FROM mailto:DLESTER@bsu.idbsu.edu: RE: Maintenance is so booooooooooring -Reply -Reply Received: from 128.32.224.55 by ISUMVS.IASTATE.EDU; Thu, 14 Aug 97 16:00:38 CDT Received: from localhost by library.berkeley.edu; (5.65v3.2/1.1.8.2/29Oct94-1209AM) id AB24343; Thu, 14 Aug 1997 13:57:56 -0700 Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 13:57:56 -0700 Message-Id: <mailto:s3f316ab.018@bsu.idbsu.edu> Errors-To: mailto:listchek@library.berkeley.edu Reply-To: mailto:DLESTER@bsu.idbsu.edu Originator: mailto:web4lib@library.berkeley.edu Sender: mailto:web4lib@library.berkeley.edu Precedence: bulk From: Dan Lester <mailto:DLESTER@bsu.idbsu.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <mailto:web4lib@library.berkeley.edu> Subject: RE: Maintenance is so booooooooooring -Reply -Reply X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Comment: Web4Lib Information - http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Web4Lib/

>>> Sheryl Dwinell <mailto:dwinells@vmsb.csd.mu.edu> 08/14/97
01:38pm >>> >But don't validators simply tell you whether a not a page
>*exists* at a particular URL? It won't tell you (for
>example) that the page now says "This wonderful
>reference source has moved -- its new location is
>http://some.other.location/".

No, there are validators that tell you this sort of information, such as the validator we use, Linkbot.

Same is true of CyberSpyder, which I recommended in previous message.

dan

Dan Lester, Network Information Coordinator Boise State University Library, Boise, Idaho, 83725 USA voice: 208-385-1235 fax: 208-385-1394 mailto:dlester@bsu.idbsu.edu OR alileste@idbsu.idbsu.edu Cyclops' Internet Toolbox: http://cyclops.idbsu.edu "How can one fool make another wise?" Kansas, 1979.

*N 16:14:39 08/14/97 FROM mailto:bennettt@am.appstate.edu: Re: size of windows icons Received: from 128.32.224.55 by ISUMVS.IASTATE.EDU; Thu, 14 Aug 97 16:14:39 CDT Received: from localhost by library.berkeley.edu; (5.65v3.2/1.1.8.2/29Oct94-1209AM) id AA25658; Thu, 14 Aug 1997 14:08:35 -0700 Date: Thu, 14 Aug 1997 14:08:35 -0700 Message-Id: <mailto:33F36E39.8572F8B3@am.appstate.edu> Errors-To: mailto:listchek@library.berkeley.edu Reply-To: mailto:bennettt@am.appstate.edu Originator: mailto:web4lib@library.berkeley.edu Sender: mailto:web4lib@library.berkeley.edu Precedence: bulk From: Thomas McMillan Grant Bennett <mailto:bennettt@am.appstate.edu> To: Multiple recipients of list <mailto:web4lib@library.berkeley.edu> Subject: Re: size of windows icons X-Listprocessor-Version: 6.0c -- ListProcessor by Anastasios Kotsikonas X-Comment: Web4Lib Information - http://sunsite.berkeley.edu/Web4Lib/

In windows 95, choose Start-Settings-Control panel. Next click on the tab labeled Appearance. Under item select Icon. Now the size incrementer beside icon is available for change. Below that choice is the incrementer for the font and font size and that may be what you would want to change rather than the icon size, they are not synchronized to change together. If you are using NT 4.0 this should be the same process. I'll have to check on our NT server which is located in a different building.

Thomas

Jay Barton Spencer wrote:

> Hello,
>
> I've got a question that I hope someone can help me with. It may be a
> request that is impossible, but I want to be sure.
>
> In our library, both in the public services areas and in the training
> rooms, we are enabling a new web-based gateway to all of our networked
>
> resources. The icons on our Windows NT machines are as small as
> windows
> icons have always been, and are somewhat hard to see for patrons who
> are
> unfamiliar with things.
>
> What I'd like to do is place much larger bitmap icons on the screen,
> which
> better illustrate what's available. However, I currently cannot find a
> way
> to stop the icons from reverting to the very small size that icons
> normally are. My question is, does anyone know of a way to make
> Windows NT
> allow larger icons to appear on the screen?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Barton Spencer
> Information Services Librarian
> University of Southern Mississippi

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HEAD, LIBRARY SYSTEMS OFFICE

RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages the Libraries' Systems Office, a team of four who provide the Libraries with desktop systems support, NT and other LAN services management, and an integrated library system. Performs full range of supervisory duties and works with staff in setting department goals and priorities. Is directly responsible for maintaining the Libraries' web servers and Unix boxes. As a member of the Computing Coordinating Team, works with the Assistant Director for Technology Planning and Administration and Information Technology Librarians to establish information technology policies and priorities for the libraries. Translates these priorities into functional operations based on efficient use of technology. Serves as a liaison between the worlds of systems and librarianship for various workgroups within the libraries and the MIT community. Evaluates and recommends hardware and software solutions for the libraries and participates in computer related capital equipment planning and purchasing. Reports to the Assistant Director for Technology Planning and Administration.

QUALIFICATIONS: Required - Bachelor's degree in computer science, or master's degree in library or information science from an ALA-accredited program, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years progressively responsible systems experience, some of which is in an academic library environment. A clear understanding of the service goals and mission of an academic library. Experience managing Unix based web services and writing CGI and other programs; Unix system administration experience. Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and stay current with technical developments. A highly developed service and support ethic, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and proven organization, team-building, and supervisory ability. Ability to excel in a complex and changing environment. Desirable - Familiarity with integrated library systems, especially Pick flavors, and with Windows NT server and workstation.

HIRING SALARY: $38,000 minimum. Actual salary will depend on experience.

The MIT Libraries include five major subject libraries (architecture and planning; engineering; humanities; science; social sciences and management) and several branch libraries in specialized subject areas. The Libraries contain more than 2.3 million printed volumes, over 17,000 serial subscriptions, and extensive collections of microforms, maps, slides, photographs, sound recordings, printed music, manuscripts, motion pictures, and videotapes. The Libraries' automated system is Geac Advance. The public catalog, Barton, is available within the Libraries and on the campus network. The Libraries' webpage (http://libraries.mit.edu/) presents information about library services, access to numerous databases, and links to pertinent Internet resources. MIT Libraries maintain membership in the Association of Research Libraries, the International Association of Technological University Libraries, the Boston Library Consortium, and OCLC through NELINET.

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Review of applications will begin on October 3, 1997. Complete applications, which consist of a cover letter, resume, and names and addresses of three current references should be mailed to:

Search Committee for Head, Library Systems Office The Libraries, Room 14S-216 Massachusetts Institute of Technology 77 Massachusetts Ave. Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-4307

MIT is strongly and actively committed to diversity within its community and particularly encourages applications from qualified women and ethnic minority candidates.

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