North Carolina Special Libraries Association (NCSLA)

Head of Kenan Science Information Services

mbaldwin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:43:33 +0000

Head of Kenan Science Information Services

Coming to work at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill means more than just accepting a job. You’re becoming part of a rich tradition of excellence and a community of people working to make a difference.

Since the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s founding in 1789 as the nation’s first public university, Carolina has been a place where students, faculty, staff and members of the larger community have stretched their potential and helped make the world around them a better place.

Give us a look. See what Carolina has for you and where your talents might fit well with the great team we have on campus. Together, we can make a difference for North Carolina and beyond.

Vacancy ID #: NF0000020

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a dynamic, innovative, collaborative, and service-oriented individual for the position of Head of Kenan Science Information Services. Recently opened in 2010, the Kenan Science Library is a campus focal point for e-science information services, and provides a coordinated location for liaison and collection development activities in the physical, biological, and earth sciences. Leading a team of librarians, this person oversees the operation of the Kenan Science Library, provides coordination for science information services and vision for the development of new, innovative approaches to e-science and data management. Additionally, the Head of Kenan Science Information Services will collaborate with staff in the Health Sciences Library to build strong interdisciplinary science collections and services, especially those supporting data intensive and team based science involving the biomedical sciences.

Education Requirements:

ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science.

Qualification and Experience: Required ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Minimum of three years of related professional experience. Supervisory experience. Demonstrated science subject knowledge, and experience with relevant online resources. Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively. Ability to think creatively in developing and promoting the use of collections and providing services, such as workshops, course-integrated instruction, and other outreach efforts. Strong commitment to public service. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work well with diverse population of faculty, students, and academic colleagues. Preferred Significant study or a second advanced degree in chemistry or chemical informatics. Experience with data sets in numeric or other formats (images, GIS, video, etc.) and well as SciFinder Scholar and other chemical databases.

Department Contact Name: Freda McClain, HR Facilitator

Department Contact Telephone or Email: Freda_McClain@unc.edu
For complete job descriptions and to apply, visit: http://hr.unc.edu

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Electronic Records Archivist

mbaldwin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:41:02 +0000

Electronic Records Archivist

Give us a look. See what Carolina has for you and where your talents might fit well with the great team we have on campus. Together, we can make a difference for North Carolina and beyond.

Vacancy ID #: NF0000026

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill seeks a creative, collaborative, enthusiastic professional for the position of Electronic Records Archivist. Reporting to the University Archivist and Head of University Archives and Records Management Services (UARMS), the Electronic Records Archivist will have a particular focus on the management, acquisition, appraisal, description, and preservation of born-digital institutional records with historical, evidential, or administrative value to the university. The Electronic Records Archivist will be responsible for supporting UNC faculty, students, and staff with information, training, and assistance in depositing digital materials into the Carolina Digital Repository (CDR), and for working with the CDR Steering Committee and with policy, programming, and other staff to define and implement repository policies, workflows, and capabilities.

Education Requirements:

ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science or advanced degree in archives administration, public history or other relevant field

Qualification and Experience: Required ALA accredited master’s degree in library or information science or advanced degree in archives administration, public history or other relevant field. Coursework or experience resulting in knowledge of principles and practices governing the management and preservation of digital materials. Comprehensive knowledge of electronic records management principles and practices, and digital preservation theory and practice. Understanding of principles of database management, enterprise architecture, and systems analysis. Demonstrated project management experience. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, programmers, and library and curatorial staff. Knowledge of metadata standards, reformatting guidelines, grant writing, and issues pertaining to institutional repositories. Superior interpersonal, communication, and writing skills. Evidence of commitment to the archival profession by memberships and participation in professional associations. Record of ongoing professional development and contribution. Preferred Administrative and supervisory experience. Superior problem solving ability. Prior academic library or higher education work experience.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For a more detailed vacancy announcement, please visit: http://www.lib.unc.edu/employment.html

Department Contact Name: Freda McClain, Human Resources Facilitator

Department Contact Telephone or Email: freda_mcclain@unc.edu
For complete job descriptions and to apply, visit: http://hr.unc.edu

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Newspaper Digitization Project Librarian – University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

mbaldwin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:36:00 +0000

Newspaper Digitization Project Librarian

Give us a look. See what Carolina has for you and where your talents might fit well with the great team we have on campus. Together, we can make a difference for North Carolina and beyond.

Vacancy ID #: NF0000027

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill University Library seeks a knowledgeable, resourceful, and collaborative individual for the position of Newspaper Digitization Project Librarian. The Project Librarian will coordinate activities for the proposed, multi-year grant project, North Carolina Newspapers. In this project, the University Library will lead a collaborative effort with the North Carolina State Archives to digitize approximately 150 reels of microfilmed North Carolina newspapers in their entirety and make them available through the Library of Congress’s Chronicling America website (http: chroniclingamerica.loc.gov ).

Education Requirements:

ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science

Qualification and Experience: Required ALA-accredited master’s degree in library or information science. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others to accomplish goals and meet deadlines. Superior interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. Superior organizational and time management skills. Experience with assigning metadata to digital objects and creating digital collections for libraries or other cultural institutions. Knowledge of XML and digitization standards. Preferred Knowledge of METS. Experience with management of grant-funded digital projects. Budget management and experience working with vendors. Coursework in or knowledge of North Carolina history.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For a more detailed vacancy announcement, please visit: http://www.lib.unc.edu/employment.html.

Department Contact Name: Freda McClain, Human Resources Facilitator

Department Contact Telephone or Email: freda_mcclain@unc.edu
For complete job descriptions and to apply, visit: http://hr.unc.edu

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Web & User Experience Development Librarian – NCSU

mbaldwin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:33:09 +0000

Vacancy Announcement

NC LIVE seeks candidates with a passion for helping people find, use, and create information that improves their communities and their lives through digital library collections and services. We need your enthusiasm, ideas, and unique skills to expand the digital possibilities of the state’s academic and public libraries. If you are looking to join an organization with a track record of success that will use your ideas to help build the next generation of libraries in North Carolina, come join us at NC LIVE.

Known for its leadership in collaborative online library success, NC LIVE seeks an innovative, curious, and flexible colleague to join a seven-member team of librarians and information technology professionals serving the state from NCSU Libraries on the campus of NC State University. This newly-created position reports to the NC LIVE Executive Director.

Responsibilities

The Web/UXD Librarian will have primary responsibility to design, develop, and maintain the web and mobile interfaces of NC LIVE’s digital library services and collections.

Web and Application Development

Provide hands on leadership and vision in the development, support, integration, and administration of NC LIVE’s digital library websites, portals, and discovery systems
Conduct ongoing research into the development of new digital library interface capabilities, enhancements, and user-centered design trends
Partner with member library staff to maximize access to and use of NC LIVE’s digital collections through creative web design that improves the patron’s discovery experience
Provide frontline support for digital library services through NC LIVE’s content management systems and library relations systems
Participate in consortial planning, by serving on committees, taskforces, and teams

Member Relations and Outreach Support

Track and identify trends in use and user behavior to assist colleagues in building orientation, awareness, and training initiatives for member libraries
Provide digital library consulting services to member libraries
Build relationships with member librarians and digital library service vendors to ensure the best match of service to organizational needs

Qualifications

Required:

ALA-accredited MLS, or equivalent degree in library or information science
Relevant experience, including design and development of digital applications library services in an public, academic, or special library environment
Knowledge of and experience with current and emerging web development technologies as they contribute to digital library services and user experience of students, library patrons, or researchers
Demonstrated commitment to creative, high-quality digital library services
Evidence of ability for ongoing professional development and contribution
Knowledge of data standards prevalent in libraries
Relevant customer service experience in a library, educational institution, or other knowledge-based organization
Ability to work and excel in both individual and team environments
Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

Previous digital library development experience in a library, educational institution, or other knowledge-based organization
Experience with search engine technologies in a library or university environment
Experience addressing usability issues and with user-centered design in library environments
Demonstrated experience retrieving data from open web API’s

Overview of NC LIVE

NC LIVE is North Carolina’s statewide online library service. Founded in 1997 by representatives from the NC Community Colleges, the NC Independent Colleges and Universities, the NC Public Library Directors Association, the University of North Carolina and the State Library of North Carolina, NC LIVE serves nearly 200 member libraries across North Carolina, and is dedicated to helping its member libraries provide North Carolinians with resources that support education, enhance statewide economic development, and increase quality of life.

Designed for at-home use, NC LIVE eBooks, magazines, newspapers, journals, media, and other online materials are available from any Internet connection via library websites, and through www.nclive.org.

NC LIVE offers free electronic access to resources for all ages on topics ranging from careers, business, and investing, to auto repair, health, history, and genealogy. NC LIVE resources are available to all North Carolinians through their local public, community college, or academic library. More information about NC LIVE can be found at: http://www.nclive.org/about

Salary and Benefits

Salary is very competitive, commensurate with education and experience. Position is non-tenure track faculty at the rank of Librarian. Benefits include: 24 days vacation, 12 days sick leave; State of NC comprehensive major medical insurance, and state, TIAA/CREF, or other retirement options. Additional and optional dental, life, disability, deferred compensation, and legal plans are offered. Tuition waiver program for all campuses of The University of North Carolina is available. More benefits information is available at http://www7.acs.ncsu.edu/hr/benefits/.

Application process and schedule

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until a suitable candidate is identified. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The nomination committee may invite candidates for confidential, pre-interview screenings. Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu/. Search by position number 00102614, complete application, and attach cover letter, résumé, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional references.

AA/EEO In addition, NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation.
Final candidates for employment are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. A previous criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify an applicant from consideration for employment. However, failure to provide complete & accurate information will be considered “falsification” and applicants will be removed from consideration.

Editorial Director – Humanities Durham, NC

mbaldwin — Sun, 13 May 2012 13:31:51 +0000

Alexander Street Press is a publisher of award-winning online collections. Located in Alexandria, VA, we are recognized by our customers and peers for producing products of outstanding quality. We see understanding customer needs and delivering high quality and innovative products as the root of our success. We are looking for an experienced Editorial professional for the role of Editorial Director, Humanities.

The Editorial Director manages a growing portfolio of products that profitably serve our customers and support the company strategy. As a member of the Senior Team in the Editorial Department, this role shapes publishing plans and has the opportunity to grow with a steadily expanding company. The role reports to the Sr. VP, Editorial and Development and is based at our head office in Alexandria,Virginia.

Key Responsibilities

Business Planning

· Devises well-argued profitable business cases together with financials that leverage company capabilities and fit customer needs. Works with other departments to ensure figures are agreed to.

· Thinks commercially while balancing the needs of the scholarly community.

· Identifies and corrects products that aren’t selling/fail to meet standards.

· Initiates new products and discipline areas based on market feedback.

Market Engagement

· Monitors sales, costs, and usage for portfolio and takes action based on trends. Understands how products compare to others in the company and comparable products in the industry.

· Attends conferences; regularly speaks with librarians and scholars.

· Forms and runs advisory boards to achieve practical outcomes.

· Anticipates and solves customer problems. Turns around negative customer opinion.

· “Sells” products to our sales team so they feel proud and well-equipped to sell them.

Content

· Creates title-level bibliographies that enable us to license and promote future collections. Identify key publishers, archives, collections, web sites, and other sources for licensing and/or obtaining product content.

· Gains a scholarly understanding of discipline areas. Learns enough to be accepted by the academic community and engage in productive conversations.

· Demonstrates superior research skills that go beyond just “Googling.”

Licensing

· Seeks out new licensing relationships and archives in particular. Licenses at high volume quickly. Evolves existing relationships into new business opportunities.

· Advocates for IPs once signed, ensuring royalties are paid accurately and on time, etc.

Communication

· Is self-directed working toward high-level goals set mutually with manager.

· Works independently for long amounts of time, and collaboratively when necessary.

· Adjusts, responds to, and manages a changing list of priorities to meet deadlines.

· Reports on goals bi-weekly to manager.

· Establishes ongoing relationships with colleagues in software development, production, sales, marketing, and finance.

· Asks for support when it is needed.

Leadership

· Leads small teams to achieve results.

· Exhibits our core capabilities (see below) in project work.

· Reaches beyond role to hold others accountable and coach others in the company.

· Understands and is able to present ASP’s benefits to prospective partners, the company strategy, organization, philosophy and technologies. Prepares sales tools and other material as appropriate to present these issues.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

· 5+ years experience in electronic publishing for the educational market preferably in an editorial or product management role.

· Demonstrated success defining and launching online digital collections.

· Bachelor’s degree required,and graduate degree preferred.

· Strong organizational, time management and project management skills.

· Must have strong intellectual capacity to pull together key themes from confusing and unrelated data.

· Superior verbal and written communication skills.

· Understanding of database design and web usability.

· The following knowledge/experience is highly valued:

· Background in humanities, especially literature, drama, or film a plus.

· Previous experience as an acquisitions editor or direct work with academics.

· Experience working with university archives.

· Experience working with digital media such as music or video.

· Facility with Microsoft Excel.

Please send a resume, and cover letter with salary requirements to hr@astreetpress.com

NCSLA Happy Hour in Durham – May 17th

sforbes — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:10:18 +0000

Join your NCSLA colleagues for our “dutch treat” happy hour on Thursday, May 17th at Geer Street Garden (http://geerstreetgarden.com/) in downtown Durham, NC.

Geer Street Garden
644 Foster Street
Durham, NC 27701
919.688.2900

Happy hour will begin at 5:30 p.m. Spouses, significant others, family and friends are all welcome.

Hosted by:
Susan Forbes

NCSLA President

NC LIVE Online Service Librarian – NCSU

mbaldwin — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:20:30 +0000

NC LIVE Online Service Librarian

Vacancy Announcement

NC LIVE is seeking candidates with a passion for helping people find, use, and create information that improves the communities and lives of North Carolinians. We need your enthusiasm, ideas, and your unique skills in order to expand the digital possibilities of the state’s academic and public libraries. If you are looking to join an organization with a track record of success, that will leverage your ideas and commitment to help build the next generation of libraries in North Carolina, come join us at NC LIVE.

Responsibilities
The Online Service Librarian is a part of a seven-person team of librarians and information technology professionals focused on raising the bar of digital library services across the entire spectrum of libraries in North Carolina. The successful candidate will work in the following areas:

Member Relations, Outreach & Partnerships

Act as outreach liaison to a cohort of member libraries
Assist with the implementation of outreach plans and events
Build orientation, awareness, and training materials and initiatives for member libraries
Provide customer support for, monitor and facilitate the resolution process of technical issues related to NC LIVE sponsored content and services using customer relationship management tools
Measure and analyze customer satisfaction to inform decision-making processes
Use a rich mix of qualitative and quantitative techniques to investigate the success of online library solutions used by and for member libraries
Consult with member libraries on issues related to digital library technologies
Advocate on behalf of member libraries with service providers and partners
Develop relationships with vendors to ensure the best match of service to organizational needs
Create and coordinate opportunities for customization of content and services for member libraries

Website Services

Write, edit and enhance web content using the Drupal content management system to enable better information integration into member library and NC LIVE websites
Track and identify trends in information and access needs of libraries and patrons to build needed products and services

Organizational Planning

Develop ongoing assessment and user studies to shape online services, collections and access
Collect, analyze and communicate assessment findings to assist the organization in adopting a more data-driven approach to planning and decision-making
Facilitate NC LIVE advisory committees by helping them set priorities and formulate recommendations, processes, and guidelines
Work with committees and task forces to develop and administer evaluative tools that will help shape new products, projects, and programs of service, eliminate services that no longer meet user needs, and modify existing services to ensure appropriate value delivery
Shepherd projects from idea through implementation phases, including requirement creation, testing, and product roll-out and support

Qualifications

Required:

ALA-accredited MLS or equivalent advanced degree in Library or Information Science;
Previous experience in a library, educational institution, or other knowledge-based company;
Demonstrated ability to listen, speak, write, and otherwise communicate effectively with colleagues and customers in ways that build confidence and satisfaction with individual and organizational performance;
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate ideas in group presentations;
Relevant customer service and troubleshooting experience;
Demonstrated use of technology to deliver instruction;
Demonstrated experience in bringing leadership skills to use in the promotion and improvement of instructional services;
Proven interest in and experience with improving access to libraries for patrons;
Education in or familiarity with content management systems, customer relationship management systems, current web authoring applications;
Willingness to travel (valid driver license), perform outreach duties, and engage with people and organizations with similar goals and objectives;
Evidence of participation in professional organizations, and engagement in research and scholarship.

Preferred:

Experience in more than one type of library;
Experience managing and assessing projects and initiatives;
Experience developing, writing and managing web content, including help documentation;
Experience using content management systems, e.g. Drupal, and customer relations management systems;
Experience developing and creating web tutorials, online training, and training materials using software, such as Camtasia, Captivate, Elluminate, Jing;
Proficiency with HTML, familiarity with CSS;
Familiarity with IP addressing, firewalls, and proxy servers;
Experience using image editing software, e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Fireworks, or Illustrator;
An undergraduate or advanced degree in instructional design/technology, or other relevant fields (e.g., statistics, anthropology, higher education leadership, etc.).

Overview of NC LIVE

NC LIVE is a statewide collaborative venture among the nearly 200 public and academic libraries in North Carolina, including the University of North Carolina System, North Carolina Community College System, the public libraries of North Carolina serving all 100 counties, and North Carolina Independent Colleges and Universities. NC LIVE provides all the people of North Carolina with equal access to an essential and powerful array of online resources and related services to support education, enhance economic development, and improve the quality of life of all North Carolinians. The NC LIVE offices are located on the campus of the host institution, North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina. More information about NC LIVE can be found at: http://www.nclive.org/about.

Salary and Benefits

Application process and schedule

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt and will be accepted until finalist candidates are selected. Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to receive full consideration. The nomination committee may invite candidates for confidential, pre-interview screenings. Appointment requires successful completion of a background check. Applicants must apply through the NC State University online employment website at https://jobs.ncsu.edu. Search by position number 00008193, complete application, and attach cover letter, résumé, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of four current, professional references.

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. NC State welcomes all persons without regard to sexual orientation. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (919) 515-3148.

Circulation Assistant – Charlotte School of Law

mbaldwin — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:15:40 +0000

Charlotte School of Law (CharlotteLaw) seeks applications for an experienced Circulation Assistant .

Under the direction of the Access Services Manager, the Circulation Assistant is responsible for maintaining, updating, and shelving the reserve and circulating collections of the law library. The successful candidate will work the Circulation desk and respond to basic informational questions about the School, Library, and the Library catalog; public inquiries regarding circulation and directional questions; and refer reference and other questions to appropriate personnel in the law library. The Library supports the teaching, research, and service activities of a new and growing school.

The school is a member of The InfiLaw System, a consortium of independent law schools committed to making legal education more responsive to the realities of new career dynamics. Its mission is to establish student-centered, American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools in underserved markets that graduate students with practice-ready skills, and achieve true diversity programs aimed at student academic and career success.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

Responsible for assisting the Access Services Manager with all circulation operations (including student employee scheduling), particularly on evenings and weekends. Monitors materials inventory, performs stack maintenance, updates records, and performs book collection filing or has student oversight for filing updates for the collection. Processes reserves and patron notices. May be responsible for opening or closing the Law Library.
Responds to public inquiries regarding library access.
Assists in photocopying and or digitizing materials for interlibrary loan service, electronic reserves, and document delivery services.
Answers directional questions and refers others to Reference.
Assists with scheduling and monitoring of library study rooms.
Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications:

Education

Associates degree required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Experience

One year of library circulation experience with an automated library system preferred.

Skill Requirements

Basic computer skills; experience with Innovative integrated library system preferred.
Excellent interpersonal and organization skills.
Ability to provide excellent customer service and perform tasks needing close attention to detail.
Ability to work independently, manages multiple priorities, demonstrate initiative, and use independent judgment.
Must be flexible and readily adaptable to change and innovation.
Experience in higher education, academic, or legal environment highly desired.
Strong oral and written communication skills required due to high level interaction with students and faculty.
A strong commitment to Charlotte Law’s mission pillars of student centeredness, practice ready and serving the underserved.

Physical Requirements (If Applicable)

Must be able to lift at least 20 pounds and push/pull a loaded book truck and retrieve materials from stacks ranging from 4” to 8 feet off the ground.

Salary is commensurate with experience. CharlotteLaw offers a full benefits package. For more information about Charlotte School of Law, please visit www.charlottelaw.edu.

If helping others and working in a dynamic workplace is what you feel passionate about and you are looking for a new challenge and a chance to put your experience to work in an innovative environment – Charlotte School of Law may be the place for you.

Please send a resume, the names of three references (including addresses and phone numbers) to humanresources@charlottelaw.edu or via mail to:

Charlotte School of Law
Human Resources
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC, 28208

Charlotte School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Part-time Reference Librarian – Charlotte School of Law

mbaldwin — Mon, 07 May 2012 23:14:20 +0000

Charlotte School of Law (CharlotteLaw) seeks applications for an experienced Part-Time Reference Librarian.

MULTIPLE POSITIONS AVAILABLE

The Charlotte School of Law, an ABA accredited law school, seeks a creative, skilled, and service-oriented colleague for the position of part-time Reference Librarian. This position focuses on providing both print and electronic resource services; especially Law 2.0 resources. The Library maintains a collection of over 110,000 physical volumes and volume equivalents in print, electronic, and multimedia and micro-formats. The Library supports the teaching, research, and service activities of CSL. A key component of this position will be to engage as an active partner with faculty and students in improving access to digital and scholarly resources

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

The incumbent will provide reference and instructional services to library patrons; instruct students and faculty on legal research tools, search strategies, print and electronic distinctions; suggests law titles in accordance with the library’s collection development policy. Some evenings and weekends will be required.

Qualifications:

Experience:

Experience with legal materials, including online databases; awareness of current trends in legal and interdisciplinary research tools and processes, library automation.

Education:

ALA-accredited MLIS or J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.

Salary is commensurate with experience. CharlotteLaw offers a full benefits package. For more information about Charlotte School of Law, please visit www.charlottelaw.edu.

Please send a resume, the names of three references (including addresses and phone numbers) to humanresources@charlottelaw.edu or via mail to:

Charlotte School of Law
Human Resources
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC, 28208

Charlotte School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

NCSLA Webinar: Introduction to Text Mining–April 26

sforbes — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 22:17:44 +0000

The North Carolina Chapter of the Special Library Association invites you to attend, Introduction to Text Mining, a webinar presented by Linguamatics on April 26^th at 1:00pm. The webinar will be conducted by Guy Singh, Senior Product Manager for Linguamatics.

Below you will find more information about the webinar, and instructions for registering.

Questions? Contact Terry B. Hill, President-Elect, NCSLA

Introduction to Text Mining

Linguamatics Webinar

Presenter: Guy Singh, Senior Product Manager

Date/Time: April 26, 2012 1:00pm (EST)

Duration: 45 minutes

This webinar is aimed at giving you an introduction to the power and flexibility of text mining to discover valuable insights from text in a wide variety of application areas.

It is aimed at those that are new to the area and want to understand the basic concepts behind the technology. It assumes no prior knowledge in this domain. The webinar will provide easy to understand examples to illustrate the techniques used and to clear up some of the jargon used by more expert users.

In this webinar you will learn how …

Text Mining works even if you are completely new to the subject area.
Text mining differs from traditional keyword based, document retrieval approaches that many search engines use.
Answers to your questions can be provided quicker and with more accuracy.
Like many customers you can dramatically decrease the time to actionable results.

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2. Register for the meeting.

Once the host approves your request, you will receive a confirmation email with instructions for joining the meeting.

To view in other time zones or languages, please click the link:
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1. Go to https://linguamatics.webex.com/linguamatics/mc
2. On the left navigation bar, click “Support”.
You can contact me at:
webex@linguamatics.com
44-01223 421360

http://www.webex.com

IMPORTANT NOTICE: This WebEx service includes a feature that allows audio and any documents and other materials exchanged or viewed during the session to be recorded. By joining this session, you automatically consent to such recordings. If you do not consent to the recording, discuss your concerns with the meeting host prior to the start of the recording or do not join the session. Please note that any such recordings may be subject to discovery in the event of litigation.