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> -----Original Message-----
> From: Paul Miller [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
> Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2000 10:59 AM
> To: Interoperability (E-mail)
> Subject: Z39.50 Interoperability Testbed opportunities
>
> *****************
> Graduate Research Assistantships Available for Z39.50 Interoperability
> Testbed Project
>
> * Pursue a Masters or Ph.D. degree, or a Certificate of Advanced Study!
> ** Be paid to participate in a dynamic research team!
> *** Position your career in networked information retrieval!
>
> Funded by a generous grant from the U.S. federal Institute of Museum and
> Library Services (IMLS), four Graduate Research Assistantships are
> available at the University of North Texas, School of Library &
> Information Sciences for students pursuing a Master of Science, a
> Certificate of Advanced Studies, or a Ph.D. degree in information
> science.
>
> Graduate Research Assistants will participate in a major research and
> demonstration project, "Realizing the Vision of Networked Access to
> Library Resources: An Applied Research and Demonstration Project to
> Establish and Operate a Z39.50 Interoperability Testbed". The project
> is funded by IMLS. Partners in the project are SIRSI Corporation and
> OCLC, The Online Computer Library Center. The complete project proposal
> is available on the project's website: <http://www.unt.edu/zinterop>.
> The Z39.50 Interoperability Testbed (Z-Interop) Research Assistants
> begin work on the project in January, 2001 with project completion
> scheduled for Summer 2002 (20 months).
>
> The project will 1) produce a model for interoperability testbeds that
> can be used by other communities (e.g., museums); and 2) develop and
> demonstrate rigorous methodologies, test scenarios and procedures to
> measure and assess the extent of interoperability between Z39.50
> implementations with the goal of improving semantic interoperability.
>
> To achieve these project goals, we are looking for Z-Interop Research
> Assistants who are:
>
> -- Self-motivated
> -- Able to work collaboratively while being self-directed and
> self-managed
> -- Excellent communicators
> -- Willing to learn, discover, and teach others
> -- Critical thinkers and problem solvers
> -- Competent and comfortable with information technology.
>
> If this describes you, consider applying for one of the Z-Interop
> Research Assistantships!
>
> Each Assistantship provides financial support totaling over $17,000 that
> includes:
>
> -- A Tuition Scholarship for up to 36 credit hours of graduate studies
> (which qualifies your for in-state tuition rates!)
> -- A Project Stipend of approximately $600/month for 15 hours/week work
> on project activities.
>
> Applicants must:
>
> -- Complete an online application form available at:
> <http://www.unt.edu/zinterop/ApplicationForm.htm> or link to the
> application form from the UNT/SLIS website at: <www.unt.edu/slis>.
> -- Submit your online application form no later than November 15, 2000.
> -- Apply to and be admitted by the UNT Graduate School and the School
> of Library & Information Sciences (if not currently a UNT graduate
> student). For online application forms, go to:
> <http://www.unt.edu/slis/apppacket/>.
>
> Research Assistants will be notified no later than December 1, 2000.
>
> The Z-Interop Research Assistants will work as part of a project team
> under the direction of the Principal Investigator, Dr. William E. Moen
> <http://www.unt.edu/wmoen>. Research Assistants will be involved in all
> aspects of the project including publications and presentations based on
> the research.
>
> As a Z-Interop Research Assistant, you will have the opportunity to work
> with and/or develop Linux, Solaris, and NT operating systems
> applications; Z39.50 clients and servers; information retrieval systems;
> a commercial integrated library system; data analysis tools; OCLC's
> WorldCat MARC21 records; and other hardware and software tools. You
> will also have opportunities to work with technical and research staff
> of the two collaborating partners in the study, SIRSI Corporation
> <www.sirsi.com> and OCLC <www.oclc.org>.
>
> Additional details about the Z-Interop Research Assistantships can be
> found at: <http://www.unt.edu/zinterop/CallForApplications.htm>
>
> We look forward to hearing from you! The online application form must
> submitted no later than November 15, 2000 for notification by December
> 1, 2000.
>
> If you have questions about the project or the Z-Interop Research
> Assistantships, contact:
>
> Dr. William E. Moen
> Website: <http://www.unt.edu/wmoen>
> Email: <[log in to unmask]>
> Voice: 940-565-3563
> Fax: 940-565-3101
> School of Library and Information Sciences
> University of North Texas
> PO Box 311068
> Denton, TX 76203-1068
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