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WATER QUALITY
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
INFORMATION SYSTEM
(IRIS)
VOLUME I
USERS
MANUAL
U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
OFFICE OF WATER PROGRAM OPERATIONS
MUNICIPAL OPERATIONS AND TRAINING DIVISION
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WATER QUALITY
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
INFORMATION SYSTEM
(IRIS)
Volume 1
USERS
MANUAL
This Volume contains directions
for using IRIS material.
I
Funded by
U. S. Environmental Protection Agency
Municipal Operations and Training Division
Manpower Planning and Training Branch
Developed by
Charles County Community College
La Plata, Maryland
Environmental Systems Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
Sigma Data Computing Corp.
Rockville, Maryland
SEPTEMBER 1976
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The mention of trade names or commercial products in this manual is for illustration
purposes, and does not constitute endorsement or recommendation for use by the
Environmental Protection Agency.
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iii
For Information
ON MANPOWER PLANNING AND TRAINING-
INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
ON SPECIAL SEARCHES
ON APPLICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
ON COMPUTER SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE
ON INPUT OF INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS
INTO SYSTEM
JOSEPH BAHNICK, Chief
Manpower, Planning and Training Branch
MOTD/OWPO
U S Environmental Protection Agency
Washington, DC 20460
202-426-7887
HAROLD L. JETER, Director
National Training Center
MOTD/OWPO
U S Environmental Protection Agency
Cincinnati, OH 45268
513-684-7501
CARL SCHWING, Executive Director
Middle Atlantic Applied Technology
Institute
Charles County Community College
La Plata, MD 20646
301-934-2251
LES NEEDLE
Sigma Data Computing Corporation
12730 Twinbrook Parkway
Rockville, MD 20852
301-881-4451
JOHN H. AUSTIN, Professor and Head
Environmental Systems Engineering
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29631
803-656-3276
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Table of Contents
Page
PREFACE vi
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS vii
OBJECTIVES OF IRIS 1
POTENTIAL USERS OF MANUAL 2
OVERVIEW 4
History 4
Design Philosophy 5
Product Summary 6
IRIS PRODUCTS 7
Categories and Their Relationships 7
Product Definition and Samples 12
Title Master Report Description 12
Identification Number Master Report 14
Author Index 16
Source Index 18
Type Index 20
Category Index 22
Subject Index 24
Thesaurus 26
Source Code Table 28
Source Name Table 30
USING IRIS PRODUCTS 32
Representative Use of Source Index 32
Representative Use of Category Index 37
Representative Use of Type Index 41
Representative Use of Author Index 44
Representative Use of Subject Index 47
SELECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHIES 53
Definitions and Conditions 53
Completing a Selective Bibliography Search Request Form. . . 54
Search Request Form for Selective Bibliography 57
Sample Requests 60
ENTERING INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES INTO IRIS 70
Definitions 70
Coding Instructions 70
General Instructions 70
Instructions for Completion of Coding Sheet 71
Master File Format 76
Correcting an Existing IRIS Record 79
COMPUTER ENVIRONMENT 82
Computer Hardware and Software 82
Data Processing Approach 82
GLOSSARY 84
MICROFICHE PACKET back cover
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VI
Preface
For several decades members of the water quality control profession
have been developing instructional materials to be used in training se-
quences, short courses, workshops, and degree granting programs. From
time to time various professional or governmental organizations, educa-
tional institutions, and journals have developed listings of films, man-
uals, textbooks, etc. However, a comprehensive listing has not been
available, much less a system where a person could search out a parti-
cular instructional resource by author, source, subject matter, or type
of instructional material.
This manual describes a procedure where instructors in the water
quality control field can locate instructional materials to meet very
general or highly specific requirements in their programs.
Not only will the procedures described help instructors and students
find instructional materials for their needs, but it will help developers
decide what new materials should be developed for use in the profession.
This manual is one in a series of four volumes available from EPA's
National Training Center in Cincinnati, Ohio. The volumes in this
series are:
Volume I Users Manual
Volume II IRIS Tables
Volume III Identifioat-Ion Number Master Report
Volume IV Subject Index
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Vll
Acknowledgments
This project was initiated in a grant to Charles County Community
College under the direction of Carl M. Schwing. The first listing of
available instructional materials was published in InstTU.ct'ional
Materials Available and was compiled by John H. Austin and Jane Klosky.
As the scope of the listing was expanded, computer information and
systems support design were provided by Lester Needle and Barbara
Taylor of Sigma Data Computing Corp. Aldora Keller provided support
in reviewing materials to be entered into the system. EPA project
control and support were provided by staff personnel under the
direction of Joseph Bahnick and Harold L. Jeter.
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Objectives of IRIS
The purpose of this manual is to assist you in learning the basic
philosophy used in the development of the Instructional Resources Infor-
mation System (IRIS) for Water Quality. You will be able to name and use
the various products available from IRIS, to recover information from IRIS
in a variety of formats for various purposes, and to enter ln(>&LU.ctJ,onci£
R&A0UAC&6 into IRIS. When you complete your study of this manual, you
should be able to:
1. Define IRIS.
2. Obtain a complete reference for any item in IRIS, given its
title or ID number.
3. Obtain references given any combination of the following:
a. subject
b. author
c. source
d. category
e. type of material
f. educational level
g. cost
h. date
4. Enter a reference into IRIS, given any item of instructional
material with necessary information.
5. Determine if an instructional resource is in IRIS that is similar
to a proposed instructional material development project.
6. Fill out a selective bibliography search request form.
7. Name the computer HtfAdwo/Le. required to service the system.
8. Name the Sofa&vaJm packages required to implement IRIS,
*Words in script are defined in the glossary on pages 84 to 89. You
should consult the glossary to be sure you are using the word as
defined for this Users Manual.
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Potential Users of Manual
This manual has been developed with a number of different kinds of
in mind, and your study and use of it should take this into con-
sideration. Table 1 (page 3) suggests which sections you should read
depending on your potential use of the manual. In other words, if your
interest is restricted to any of the uses suggested in the table, then
you need to study only the indicated sections.
Information for the following users is given:
1. Instructor desiring knowledge of instructional materials.
2. Instructor, author, or publisher desiring to enter new
instructional material into system.
3. Developer, author, publisher, or funding agency desiring
information on existence of material on a particular subject.
4. Instructor, educational institution, or governmental agency
desiring Se£ectiue H-ibtiognapky,
5. Computer systems specialist desiring information on
for background information or installing in his organization.
6. Busy administrator who needs a quick review of manual and its
significance to his organization.
This manual should acquaint you well enough with IRIS that you could
carry out any of the above after study of the manual.
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TABLE 1
SECTIONS TO BE READ BY DIFFERENT USERS
USER
SECTIONS TO READ
PAGES
1. Person wanting instruc-
tional materials.
2. Person wanting to enter
new item into system.
3. Person wanting to verify
existence of item in
system on particular
subject area.
4. Person desiring a
special search.
5. Person wanting informa-
tion on computer software
and hardware.
6. Person needing quick
review of what IRIS is.
IRIS Products
Entering items into IRIS
IRIS Products
Selective Bibliographies
IRIS Products
Selective Bibliographies
Overview
Computer Environment
Overview
7-52
71-81
7-52
53-70
7-52
53-70
4-6
82-83
4-6
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Overview
HISTORY
In the fall of 1973 Charles County Community College received a grant
from EPA to review and tabulate audio-visual equipment and instructional
materials in use in the water quality control field. This project, under
the direction of Carl Schwing, Chairman of the Pollution Abatement Tech-
nology Program at Charles County (with the assistance of Walter J. Bojsza,
Audio-Visual Coordinator), was carried out in cooperation with the follow-
ing EPA representatives:
Joseph Bahnick, Acting Chief, Direct Technical Training,
Manpower Development Staff, OWPO/EPA
Kenneth M. Hay, Education Specialist, Direct Technical Training,
Manpower Development Staff, OWPO/EPA
Harold L. Jeter, Director, National Training Center,
Manpower Development Staff, EPA
Two volumes were published summarizing the findings:
Volume Title
I Audio-Visual Equipment on Hand
II Instructional Materials Available
Additionally, the following people assisted:
John H. Austin, Professor and Head, Environmental Systems
Engineering, Clemson University, Clemson, SC
W. Harry Durham, Director, University Communications Center,
Clemson University, Clemson, SC
Robert A. Gearheart, Division of Environmental Engineering,
Utah State University, Logan, UT
George H. Ziener, formerly Chief, Instructional Development
Section, Air Pollution Training Institute, EPA
As an initial step, organizations authoring or sponsoring Itt/6/fiuc.-
-tcono£ Mcut&lMLU* were contacted to verify and identify each item
correctly. Additional entries were added where appropriate. By the
fall of 1974 sufficient information was available to implement a computer
based Incarnation System.
In conjunction with several members of EPA's National Training Center
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in Cincinnati, an initial review of existing retrieval applications indica-
ted the library systems developed under the direction of Sarah Thomas Kadec
could be adapted to training requirements. As the library systems had been
developed and supported by staff from Sigma Data Computing Corp., two con-
sultants (Lester Needle, Vice President; and Barbara Taylor, Senior Library
Systems Analyst) joined the team. Thus, the team assembled were either EPA
employees or consultants having strong system and information experience in
the environmental areas. This factor was important to ensure that the sys-
tem would be designed properly to meet the special requirements of environ-
mental programs.
A comprehensive information application has been developed to meet the
requirements of the Office of Water Program Operations. A significant
reason for the rapid advancement in the design of the application was the
adaptability of software and design techniques already supporting EPA's
library system.
DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
The Vuign Phsito&ophy of an automated information system should re-
flect the program area's perception of how the information will be collec-
ted, disseminated, and used. In the Instructional Resources Information
System (IRIS), the system emphasizes:
User Independence - The system, through its Information PH.odu.ctA, allows
geographically dispersed users to have immediate and detailed access
to instructional resources, independent of an Information Ce.ntn>i.
When necessary, professional support is available to the IRIS user.
User Education - Through interactive workshops, selected key personnel are
given a comprehensive orientation to IRIS and its capabilities. These
trained specialists are then in a position to assist others in intel-
ligently using IRIS products.
Standardization of Information St/4£em Approach - Rather than attempting to
develop an independent and different approach to information access,
IRIS uses an existing, highly successful EPA-developed information
system.
Instructional Material Selection - All instructional resources included in
IRIS meet specific water quality control requirements. To guarantee
currency, all sources of instructional material are contacted regu-
larly for information concerning new instructional resources.
Instructional Material Categorization - Each instructional resource enter-
ing IRIS is categorized according to several highly specific informa-
tion parameters (e.g., title, educational level, media type(s), sub-
jects, etc.). Rigid control procedures are employed to ensure the
accuracy of the information. As a result the information made avail-
able to the IRIS user represents an accurate, comprehensive, and
consistent response to user needs.
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Product Flexibility - IRIS provides the user with several avenues of in-
formation access (e.g., by title, author, source, subject, media type,
application category, etc.). Likewise, IRIS uses two media types
(hard copy and ^CAO^C/te) to assist its users. The central concept
is to provide in a cost effective fashion the highest degree of
to IRIS to the largest number of users.
SUMMARY OF INFORMATION PROVIDED BY IRIS
As each instructional resource must be defined and specifically
categorized before inclusion in IRIS, the following information is gathered
on each material:
- identification number
- title of the training material
- date of publication
- up to two authors
- up to two sources (i.e., locations where resource can be obtained)
- up to four type indicators (e.g., slides, cassettes, etc.)
- up to five categories (i.e., relevant application areas, such as
design, operations, etc.)
- up to sixteen subjects
- educational level of material
- copyright indicator
- cost and indication of availability (e.g., free, purchased, rented)
- remarks
- abstract
Eleven basic products are provided. The first two, the Identification
Number1 Master Report and the Title Master Report represent complete biblio-
graphies providing all available information on each instructional resource.
Five indexes support these master reports. Complete indexes by subject,
author, SouA.ce, Tt/pe, and Catzgoiy are provided. In each instance they
contain sufficient information to allow for an initial selection of mate-
rial satisfying a specific need without having to call a central informa-
tion center for assistance. After selecting relevant material, the user
can obtain the items from the designated source(s). To assist with the use
of the indexes and reports, four tables are provided. These are the Code
Definition Table, Thesaurus, Source Code Table and Souroe Name Table.
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IRIS Products
CATEGORIES AND THEIR RELATIONSHIPS
One of the principal concepts of IRIS applications is supplying you
with a set of information products that allow you to determine efficiently
and directly the available training material that will satisfy a given need.
Table 2 (page 8) summarizes the IRIS products available to the user.
The products fall under three major categories: Repo^tA, Ind£X£4, and
JabtU. These are discussed in detail below. Table 2 indicates the major
features of each IRIS product, including the category of the material
(i.e., report, index or table); the nature of the listing, or sort order
(i.e., alphabetical by title); and the information available for each item
(data elements).
The Categories
Reports. These products (Title Master Report, Identification Number
(ID) Master Report) provide complete bibliographic information on each
training material in IRIS. They will be examined by you in making a final
judgment about whether the material meets your particular need.
Indexes. These products (Subject, Type, Category, Author, Source') do
not provide complete bibliographic information on each training material.
Rather, they provide key information (title, author, media type, date,
category, and education level) to allow you to rapidly browse through
training materials and make initial selections. To facilitate this brows-
ing, each index is sorted differently. For example, the Subject Index
allows you to determine what materials are available for a given subject,
such as "Laboratory Skills."
Tables. These products Code Definition, JheAOWiuA, Source Name,
Source Code) assist you in using the Indexes and Reports by providing
definition for special codes used in IRIS.
The Relationship
Each product category provides the user with a vital link to IRIS.
To properly interpret the information in the indexes and reports, you must
use the tables. To quickly review materials, you must use the Indexes.
To make a final materials selection, you must use the Reports.
Example - If you wanted to know what materials the American Water
Works Association has entered into IRIS, you would
1. Use the Source Name Table, look up American Water Works Associa-
tion and note that their code is AWWA.
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TABLE 2
IRIS INFORMATION PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
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PRODUCT NAME
CATEGORY
SORT ORDER
DATA ELEMENTS
LOCATION
Title Master Report
Identification Number
Master Report
Author Index
Source Index
Type Index
Category Index
*Subject Index
report title (primary)
report ID (primary)
index
index
index
index
index
Code Definition Table table
author (primary)
ID (secondary)
source (primary)
ID (secondary)
type (primary)
ID (secondary)
category (primary)
ID (secondary)
subject (primary)
ID (secondary)
Title, author(s), source(s), type(s),
categories, date, cost, purchase/rent
code, copyright, educational level,
ID, subject(s), remarks, abstract.
ID, title, author(s), source(s),
type(s), category(s), date, cost
purchase/rent code, copyright,
educational level, subject(s), remarks
abstract.
Author, ID, title, category(s),
type(s), date, level.
Source, ID, title, category(s),
type(s), date, level, author.
Type, ID, Title, category(s), date,
level, author.
Category, ID, title, type(s), date,
level, author.
Subject, ID, title, category(s),
type(s), date, level, author.
Microfiche
Volume 3 and
Microfiche
Microfiche
Microfiche
Microfiche
Microfiche
Volume 4 and
Microfiche
Inside back cover
of each volume
Thesaurus
Source Name Table
Source Code Table
table subject (primary) Subject, cross references, category
definition.
table source name
(primary)
table source code
(primary)
Source name, source code, source
address .
Source code, source name, source
address.
Volume 2
Volume 2
Volume 2
*The Subject Index includes a cross reference facility (USE; SEE ALSO). Wherever possible, when a term is not a
legitimate subject, a USE reference is given to direct the user to an appropriate term. Likewise, where other
legitimate terms identify a similar concept, a SEE ALSO reference is given.
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2. Use the Source Index, look up AWWA in its proper alphabetic posi-
tion, and review all the materials listed for this source. If,
perhaps the title "Disposal of Wastes from Water Treatment Plants"
interested you, you would
3. Use the Title Report to review the complete bibliographic entry
for this title, including a full abstract, cost information, a
list of all pertinent subjects for this material, and so on. With
this information, you could determine whether you wished to obtain
the training material for your collection.
IRIS Bibliographic Record - What Does It Contain?
The most critical aspect of any information system, such as IRIS, is
the determination of what information shall constitute the bibliographic
record. This determination is highly dependent upon an understanding of
the user population, in this case, instructors, developers of course mate-
rial, and so on. How do they select training materials; how do they
determine whether the material is adequate; are they concerned with educa-
tion level; is an abstract required; will they be going directly to a
publisher or distributing source to obtain the material? The result of
this "dissectian process' is the construction of a bibliographic record,
where each data element is exactingly defined. For example, in IRIS as
many as 16 subjects can be assigned to one training material, up to two
authors can be assigned; only one educational level is permissible; and so
on. The next two pages define the data element structure supporting IRIS,
along with an example.
Exhibit 1 (page 10) contains the complete print-out of one item as it
appears in the Title Master- Report. Each Deuba. Etwe.nt is identified by
underlining, and notes are given to explain the QibLioQiaplfiic. element. The
numbers next to each item in Exhibit 1 are explained in Table 3, Code
Definition Table. For each number, the name of the items is given, a
description of what this item is, and codes used (where applicable) for
this item. The Code Definition Table has been placed inside the back
cover of each volume of the IRIS series.
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TECHNICAL WRITING SAMPLING FLOW MEASUREMENT
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INTENDED AS A BRIEF BUT COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT OF THE SUBJECT FOR BEGINNERS AND TO ASSIST THOSE EXPERIENCED IN THE
FIELD. COVERAGE INCLUDES SURVEY OBJECTIVES; PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF STREAMS: SAMPLING PROGRAMS INCLUDING SITE
SELECTION* PROCEDURES* FREQUENCIES AND SCHEDULES* AND SAMPLE HANDLING PRIOR TO TESTING; SAMPLE EXAMINATION: STREAM
FLUM MEASURtMtMS, FIELD LABORATORY PLANNING; SOURCES OF STREAM INFORMATION; DATA INTERPRETATION; REPORT PREPARATION.
Exhibit 1. Format: Definition
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TABLE 3. CODE DEFINITION TABLE
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ITEM
DESCRIPTION
CODE DEFINITION
1 ID Number
2 Copyright Code
3 Item Title
4 Publication Date
5 Author
6 Type
7 Category
8 Educational Level
9 Originating Source
10 Cost
11 Purchase/Rent Code
12 Subject
13 Remarks
14 Abstract
unique 9-character field com-
prising a 4-digit agency/
program identifier (EPAW) plus
a 5-digit sequence number
indicates whether item is
copyrighted
title of the material
month and year
up to two
up to four
up to 5 one-character codes
broadly identifying the appli-
cation area of the material
defines educational use level
of material
up to two; identifies organi-
zation responsible for the
material
approximate dollar amount if
item is available for purchase
indicates whether material can
be rented or is available for
purchase
up to 16
identifies special character-
istics of the media that cannot
be easily quantified
up to 5-120 character lines
representing a professional
summary of the material
C copyright
blank no copyright
AC audio tape cassette
AR audio tape reel
FS 35mm filmstrip
MP motion picture
OT overhead transparency
PM printed matter
SL 35 mm slide
VC video tape cassette
VR video tape reel
D design
E explanatory
L legal & regulatory
M monitoring &
surveillance
0 operations
P planning
S supervision
T theory
0 remedial
1 basic
2 intermediate
3 advanced
Consult Source Code Table
R loan/rent/free
P purchase
Consult Thesaurus
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PRODUCT DEFINITION AND SAMPLES
Title Master Report
This report is one of the two master reports provided through IRIS. As
a MaAteSl Repo/tf: it completely describes each training material in the system.
Alphabetically arranged by the title of the material, all authors, sources,
types, categories, and subjects assigned to a particular training material
are defined here. It also indicates EdmCjOULionaJL LwoJL, rent, or purchase
requirements (Co&t), publication date, and copyright. An objective and
concise abstract describing the material and its use, and a "remarks field"
describing special physical and bibliographic characteristics of the item
complete the record entry.
You must know the title of a material before using this report. To
facilitate this, several indexes (subject, author, source, type, category)
are provided which allow you to browse the IRIS system to select potentially
relevant training materials. During this browsing process, you should jot
down titles of materials and then consult the Title Master Report to read the
full bibliographic citation and abstract before making a final materials
selection.
Exhibit 2 on page 13 is an example of a page from the Title Master
Report. This report is available in microfiche in the back of this
manual.
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TITLE MASTER REPORT
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AUTHOR!S): RQMHOVDE
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SUBJECT AREAS:
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REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
63PP
INTRODUCTORY TEXT DESIGNED TO COMPLEMENT CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION.
TYPFISI:
LEVEL:
PM
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TRICKLING FILTERS
COLLECTION SYSTEMS
DATE: 68-00
CATEGORIES: M 0
ID NUMBER: EPAW00535 COPYRIGHT:
PRIMARY TREATMENT
CHARACTFRISTICS AND METHODS OF COLLECTING WASTEhATERS
ARF PRESENTED, FOLLOWED BY A DISCUSSION OF THE MORE COMMON UNIT PROCESSES EMPLOYED IN PRIMARY AND SECONDARY TREATMENT.
ADDITIONALLY, SOME CONSIDERATIONS CF ROUTINE TESTING ANC SAFETY ARE PRESENTED.
COST:
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TYPEJS): MP
LEVEL: 3
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CATEGORIES: D
ID NUMBER: EPAW00789 COPYRIGHT:
SEWER CCKSTRUCTICN
AUTHORISI: PCA
SOURCECSJ: PCA COST: 3.00 R
SUBJECT AREAS:
SEWERS
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
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FINAL COMPACTION OF BACKFILL. MANY ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONSTRUCTION ARE SHOWN WITH CONCRETE PIPF AND SEVERAL
TYPFS CF CONCRETE UNITS FCR MANHOLES. INCLUDES BOTH NEW AND CLASSICAL BEDDING METHODS, AND THE USE OF CONCRETE
PIP? IN SIZES FROM 8-TO 72 INCH DIAMETER.
COST:
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SEWER MAINTENANCE
AUTHOR(S»: WPCF
SOURCEtSI: WPC*
SUBJECT AREAS:
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MAINTENANCE
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
MOP PPT. NO. 7
GUIDE TO MAINTAINING A COLLECTION SYSTEM IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION. OUTLINES THE NEED FOR MAINTENANCE, DESIGN
CONSIDERATIONS, SETTING UP A MAINTENANCE ORGANIZATION AND EQUIPMENT NEEDS.
CORRECTIVE MAINTENANCE
OPERATIONS
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ID NUMBER: EPAW00121 COPYRIGHT:
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SEWERAGE AND SEWAGE TREATMENT
AUTHDRJS»: 8AB3ITT H E
SOURCE(S): WILFY
SUBJECT AREAS:
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REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
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Exhibit 2. Page from Title Master Report
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Identification Number Master Report
This report is the second master report provided through IRIS. As a
master report it completely describes each training material in the system.
Sorted into ID number sequence, the title, all authors, sources, media types,
application categories, and subjects assigned to a particular training mate-
rial are defined here. It also indicates educational level, rent or purchase
requirements, publication date, and copyright. An objective and concise
abstract describing the material and its use, and a remarks field describing
special physical and bibliographic characteristics of the item complete the
record entry.
You must know the ID of a material before using this report. Because
the ID number is short and easily remembered, it provides a valuable link
between the five IRIS indexes and this master report. Indexes by subject,
author, source, media type, and application category are provided which
allow you to browse the IRIS system to select potentially relevant training
materials. During this browsing process, you should jot down the ID's of
materials and then consult the Identification Number Master Report to read
the full bibliographic citation and abstract before making a final materials
selection.
Exhibit 3 on the following page is a sample page from the II? Master
Report. This report is available in microfiche in the back of this manual,
as well as in Volume III. (See pages 32, 37, 41, 44 and 47 for examples on
how to use the ID Report).
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ID MASTER REPORT
EPAWOOC27
ANIMALS ASSOCIATED KITH POTABLE MATER SUPPLIES OPERATORS
AUTHOR(S): AWWA
SOURCECSl: AfcWA COST: 6.00 P
SUBJECT AREAS:
AQUATIC ANIMALS BIOLOGICAL ANALYSIS
PEMARKS ANO ABSTRACT:
RPT. NO. 3007 MANUAL M7
IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF AgUATIC ANIMALS
IDENTIFICATION GUIDE
TVPEtS): PM
LEVEL: 3
DATE; e.o-oo
CATEGORIES:
COPYRIGHT: c
EPAW00028
CATEGORIES; o
COPYRIGHT: C
P S
WATER DISTRIBUTION TRAINING COURSE
AUTHOR1SI: AWWA TYPEISI: PM
SOURCE(S): AWWA COST: 9.50 P LEVEL: 3
SUBJECT AREAS:
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS FLOWMETERS PIPES WATFR METERS
HECORC KEEPING HYDRAULICS PUMPS MATHEMATICS
WATER STORAGE PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
RPT: AWWA M9, 165PP.
DESTRUCTION SYSTEM ANALYZED FROM CONSTRUCTION (INCLUDING CUSTOMER SERVICE LINES), EQUIPMENT, ADMINISTRATION,
AND MAINTENANCE ASPECTS. ALSO EMPHASIZES HYDRAULICS INCLUDING DISCUSSION OF EQUATIONS USED (HAZEN WILLIAM,
TORRICFLLI, BERNAULII; AND LEAK DETECTION. INDEX.
DATE: 51-00
EPAW0002S
fATFGORIES: D
COPYRIGHT: C
INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE "IPE DATE: 61-00
AUTHORtSI: AWWA TYPE(SI: PM
SOURCEJS): AWWA COST: 5.00 P LEVEL: Z
SUBJECT AREAS:
CONCRETE PIPES
REMARKS «ND ABSTRACT:
FPT. NO. 30009, 32 PP.
THIS MANUAL PROVIDES A DESCRIPTION OF AVAILABLE CONCRETE PRFSSURF PIPES ANO SUGGESTIONS FHR INSTALLATION BASED ON
EXPFRIENCE IN VARIOUS PARTS OF THE UNITED STATES.
EPAW00030
SIMPLIFIED SYSTEM OF ACCOUNTS FOR MUNICIPALLY OWNED WATER UTILITIES
DATE: 63-oo
5.00 P
AUTHOR(S|: AWWA
SOURfE«S»: AWWA
SUBJECT AREAS:
BUDGET AND ACCOUNTING
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
RPT. NO 30010, PAPER BOUND
SIMPLIFIED ACCOUNTING SYSTEM AS USED IN SCARSOALE, N.Y.
NEWSOM R
COST:
RECORC KEEPING
TYPF(S):
LEVEL:
UTILITIES
PM
3
CATEGORIES: E S T
COPYRIGHT: c
Exhibit 3. Page from Identification Number Master Report
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Author Index
IRIS allows up to two authors to be entered and indexed for each train-
ing material. The author may be corporate (i.e., a company, organization,
association, etc.), or may be an individual. If a training material has
more than two authors, the additional authors are listed in the remarks
portion of the record, but they are not indexed and will not appear in the
Author Index.
To use the Author Index, you should look for the author in the appro-
priate alphabetic position in the Index. There is no control list for authors
(as there is for sources and subjects); therefore, you may find the author
entered and indexed in more than one location. As an example, the Environ-
mental Protection Agency, as an author, may have citations under both EPA and
under ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY. Each training material entry in the
Author Index provides you with the ID, title, category(s), level, type(s),
and publication date. When using the Index, you should jot down the ID or
the title of pertinent training materials. Using the ID number to access
the ID Report, or the title to access the Title Report3 you can locate the
selected citations and review the full training material record before making
a final materials selection.
Exhibit 4 on the following page is a sample page from the Author Index.
This index is available in microfiche in the back of this manual. (See
page 44 on how to use the Author Index).
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AUTHOR INDEX
MESHENBERG M J
10 NUMBER: EPAW02713
CATEGCRIES: P T
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING A GUICE TO INFORMATION SOURCES
TYPE: PH DATE: T6-00 LEVEL: 2
META
ID NUMBER: EPAW02036
CATEGCRIES: T
SYSTEMS ANALYSIS IN WATER RESOURCES PLANNING
TYPE: P* DATE: 75-00 LEVEL: 3
METCALF AND ECOY
ID NUMBER:
CATEGCRIES: DMT
HASTEMATER ENGINEERING
TYPE: PM DATE: 72-00 LEVEL: 3
METCALF f
ID NUMBER: EPAM02/1*
CATEGCRIES: WO^
BASIC MATHEMATICS AND WASTEWATER PROCESSING CALCULATIONS NCRKBOdK
TYPE: PM DATE: 75-00 LEVEL: 0
METCALF R L
ID NUMBER: EPAW02040
CATEGCRIES: T
ADVANCES IN PNV! RflNMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY VOLU«E 5
TYPE: PM DATE: 75-00 LEVEL: 3
MFOA
ID NUMBER: EPAHOOOOT
CATEGCRIES: E S T
HATER UTILITY ACCCUNTING
TYPE: PM DATE: 7Q-00 LEVEL: 3
MI OEM
ID NUMBER: EPAWOO*«I
CATEGCRIES: 0
BASIC LABORATORY PROCEDURES FOR WASTEUATEP ANALYSIS (CUT OF PRINT!
TYPE: PM DATE: 76-99 LEVEL: 2
MDOLEBPCOKS E F
ID NUMBER: EPAwoi942 BICSTIMULATION AND NUTRIENT ASSESSMENT
CATEGCRIFS: T TYPE: PM DAT";: 7«,-03 LEVEL: 3
ID NUMBER:
CATEGCRIES: T
STATISTICAL CALCULATICNS APPLICATIONS AND SOLUTIONS
TYPE: PM DATE: '6-01 LEVEL: 2
PIDDLEBRCOKS E J
ID NUMBER: EPAW01909
CATEGCRIES: MOPS
MODELING THE EUTROPHICATIQN PROCESS
TYPE: PM DATE: 74-00 LEVEL: 3
MILLER S S
ID NUMBER: EPAM02067
CATEGCRIES: L T M
MATER POLLUTION
TYPE: PM
DATE: 74-00
LEVEL: 3
Exhibit 4. Page from Author Index
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Source Index
The Source Index provides controlled access to training materials by
the originating source. This information is valuable to you in determining
where and how to obtain a particular item. Up to two originating sources
can be entered and indexed for any training material. Each source is
entered as a controlled code.' For example, any material originating within
the Geological Survey of the U.S. Government is coded and entered as USGS.
You need refer to only one location in the Source Index and be assured that
all training materials captured in the IRIS system and originating from
that source are listed together.
The Source Index is alphabetically arranged by source code. Each
training material entry provides you with ID, title, author, category(s),
level, type(s), and publication date. If you know the valid source code,
you can immediately access the report by that code. In all other instances,
you must refer first to the Source Name Table (Volume II), which lists all
sources by their full name and gives the code equivalent.
When browsing the Source Index, you should jot down the ID or the title
of pertinent training materials. Using the ID number to access the
ID Report, or the title to access the Title Report, you can locate the
selected citations and review the full training material record before making
a final materials selection.
Exhibit 5 on the following page is a sample page from the Source Index.
This index is available in microfiche in the back of this manual. (See
page 32 for use of the Source Index).
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SOURCE INDEX
FOXBORO
10 NUMBER: EPAW02553
CATEGCRIFS: TOO
PH CONTROL
TYPE: si vc
DATE: 75-04
LEVEL: 3
AUTHOR: FOXBORO
10 NUMBER: EPAW02554
CATEGORIES: DOTS
FUNDAMENTALS OF AUTOMATIC CONTROL
TYPE: VR VC MP DATE: 75-01
LEVEL: 3
AUTHOR: FOXBORO
FRANKLIN
10 NUMBER: EPAW02439
CATEGORIES: EOT
OZONE CHEMISTRY AND TECHNOLOGY A REVIEW Oc THE LITERATURE
TYPE: PH DATP; 75-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: MURPHY J S
FREE PRESS
10 NUMBER: EPAW02033
C4TEGCRIES: P
UNCERTAIN SEARCH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
TYPE: PM DATE: 74-00 LEVEL: 3
AUTHOR: ACKERMAN S R
FUTURE
10 NUMBER: EPAW02432
CATEGORIES: P T D
INTERBASIN HATER TRANSFERS A CASE IN MEXICO
TYPE: PM O»TE: 74-00 LEVCL: 3
AUTHOR: CUMMINGS R G
GA EPD
ID NUMBER: EPAW00454
CATEGORIES: 0
BASIC WORKBOOK FOR WATER POLLUTION CONTROL PLANT OPERATORS
TYPE: PM DATE: 74-00 LFVCL: 1 AUTHOR: GA STATE
GALE
ID NUMBER: EPAW01404
CATEGORIES: E
WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT 4 GUIDE TO INFOPMAT I CM SOURCES
TYPE: PH DATE: 76-00 LEVFL: 1 AUTHOR: TCHOBANOGLGUS G
10 NUPBER: EPAW02394
CATEGORIES: E
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION A GUIDE TO INFORMATICN SOURCES
TYPE: PM DATE: 75-00 LFVEL: 1 AUTHOR: STAPP H B
ID NUMBER: EPAW02M3
CATEGCRIFS: P T
ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING A GUIDE TO INFORMATION SOURCES
TYPE: PM DATE: 76-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: MESHENBFRG M J
GOVT INST
10 NUPBER: EPAW02422
CATEGORIES: L
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW HANDBOOK
TYPE: PM DATF: 75-00
LEVEL: 3
AUTHOR: ARBUCKLE
ID NUMBER: EPAH02423
CATEGORIES:
ENVIRONMENTAL LAW FOR NON LAWYERS (OUT OF PRINT)
TYPE: PM DATE: 74-00 LEVEL:
AUTHOR: ARBUCKLE J G
ID NUMBER: EPAW02727
CATEGORIES: L P
PCLLUTICN CONTROL IN THE MARINE INDUSTRIES
TYPE: PM DATE: 74-00 LEVEL: 3
AUTHOR: GOVT INST
Exhibit 5. Page from Source Index
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Type Index
The Type Index categorizes training materials by media type (e.g.,
audio cassette, slides, video tape, printed matter, etc.). Many training
materials are multimedia; therefore, IRIS allows up to four media types to
be coded and indexed for each material. If an item has more than four media
types, the additional types are entered in the remarks field of the record
but are not indexed and will not appear in the Type Index.
The Type Index is alphabetically arranged by type code. Each training
material entry provides you with ID, title, author, category(s), level and
publication date. If you know the valid media type code, you can immediately
access the report by that code and review all materials which are supported
by that medium. In all other instances, you should refer first to the
Code Definition Table (inside back cover), determine which code describes the
desired media type, and access the Type Index by that code.
When browsing the Type Index, you should jot down the ID or the title
of pertinent training materials. Using the ID number to access the ID Report,
or the title to access the Title Report, you can locate the selected citations
and review the full training material record before making a final materials
selection.
Exhibit 6 on the following page is a sample page from the Type Index.
This index is available in microfiche in the back of this manual. (See
page 41 for an example on how to use the Type Index).
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TYPE:
TYPE IND6X
AC
ID NUMBER: EPAW00556
CATEGORY: M
RESIDUAL CHLORINE AND CHLORINE DEMAND
DATE: 74-03 LEVEL: 1 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBEF: EPAH00557 DETERMINATION OF CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
CATEGORY: M DATE: 71-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBEP: EPAW00694 PCLLUTICN DISPLAY (OUT OF PRINT!
CATEGORY: DATE: 76-99 LEVEL: AUTHOR: NEIWPCC
ID NUMBER: EPAW00709 MEASUREMENT OF DISSOLVED OXYGFN 42IDE HINKLER PROCEDURE
CATEGORY: M DATE: 72-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: LAMB
ID NUPBEP: EPAW00771 DETERMINATION OF TOTAL ORGANIC CARBCN
CATEGORY: * DAT?; 73-00 LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAW00350 USE OF SPECTROMIC 20 SPECTROPHOTOMETER
CATEGORY: M DATF: 72-00 LEVEL: 2 iUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EP4W00352 DETERMINATION OF BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
CATEGORY: « DATES 72-00 LEVEL: 2 &UTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAMOOBSV
CATEGCRY: M o s
BASIC STATISTICS PART I
DATE: 72-00 LEVEL: 2
&UTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAM00900
CATEGCRY: M 0 S
BASIC STATISTICS PART II
DATE: 72-00 LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAWOOSOI DETERMINATION OF GREASE AND OIL
CATEGCRY: M DATE: 7<>-oi LEV^L: 2 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAW00902 DETERMINATION OF SUSPENDED SOLIDS
CATEGCRY: M DATE: 73-00 LEVEL: i AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAW009C3 PROCESS CONTROL DEMANDS PART A
CATEGORY: o s DATE: 72-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: EPA
10 NUMBER: EP*woo9ot PROCESS CONTROL DEMANDS PART e
CATEGORY: o s DATE: 72-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: EPA
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Category Index
The Category Index categorizes training mateiials by their application
area, or broad subject interest (e.g., legal and regulatory, operations,
supervision, etc.). Up to five application codes may be entered and indexed
for each training material.
The Category Index is alphabetically arranged by category code. Each
training material entry provides you with ID, title, author, media type(s),
level and publication date. If you know the valid category code, you can
immediately access the report by that code and review all materials in that
broad subject area. In all other instances, you should refer first to the
Code Definition Table (inside the back cover), determine which code describes
the application area, and access the index by that code.
When browsing the Category Index, you should jot down the ID or the
title of pertinent training materials. Using the ID number to access the
ID Report, or the title to access the Title Report, you can locate the
selected citations and review the full training material record before making
a final materials selection.
Exhibit 7 on the following page is a sample page from the Category Index.
This report is available in microfiche in the back of this manual. (See
page 37 for an example on how to use the Category Index).
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CATEGORY:
CATEGORY INDEX
ID NUMBER: EPAMOOOTS
TYPE: PM
AWMA STANDARD FOR CHLORINATED RUBBER/ALKYO PAINT SYSTEM FOR THE EXTERIOR OF ABOVE GROUND STEEL WATER PIPI
DATE: 75-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
ID NUMBER: EPAUOOOT*
TYPE: PM
AWMA STANDARD FOR COAL TAR ENAMEL PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR STEEL WATER PIPE
DATE: 73-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
ID NUMBER:
TYPE: PM
AWWA STANDARD FOR CEMENT MORTAR PROTECTIVE LINING ANO COATING FOR STEEL WATFR PIPF 4 INCH OP LARGER
DATE: 7i-oo LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
ID NUMBER: EPAM00076
TYPE: PM
AWWA STANDARD FOR FIELD WELDING OF STEEL WATER PIPE JOINTS
DATE: t>2-oo LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
ID NUMBER: EPAWOOOTT AhhA STANDARD FOR STEEL PIPE FLANGES
TYPE: PM DATE: 55-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
ic NUMBER: EPAWOOOTS
TYPE: PM
AW* A STANDARD FOR DIMENSICNS FOP STEEL WATER PIPE FITTINGS
DATE: 59-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR:
ID NUMBER: EPAH00079
TYPE: PM
AWWA STANDARD FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE PRESSURE PIPE STEEL CYLINDER TYPE FOP WA^FR ANO OTHER LIQUIDS
DATE: 74-00 LEVFL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
ID NUMBER: EPAWOOOSO AWHA STANDARD FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE PP. FS SURE PIPE STCFL CYLINDER TYPE FOR WAT?R AND OTHER LIQUIDS
TYPE: PM DATE: 72-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
1C NUMBER: FPAW00081 AhWA STANDARD FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE WATFR PIPE NONCYLINDER TYPE NOT PRESTPESSED
TYPE: FM DATE: ?4-oo LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR:
ID NUMBER: EPAW00082 AWWA STANDARD FOR REINFORCED CONCRETE WATER Pipe STEFL CYLINDER TYPE PRETENSIONEO
TYPE: PM DATE: 70-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWW4
10 NUMBER: EPAWOOOB3 AhWA STANDARD FOR ASBESTOS CEMENT PRESSURE PIPE FOR WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS
TYPE: PM DATE: 75-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
ID NUMBER: EPAWOOOS4
TYPE: PM
AWHA STANDARD PRACTICE FOR THE SELECTION OF ASBESTOS CEMENT hATEP PIPE
DAT?: 64-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
ID NUMBER: EPAHOOOSS
TYPf: PM
AWMA STANDARD FOR GATE VALVES 3 INCH THROUGH 48 INCH FOR WATER AND OTHER LIQUIDS
DATE: 71-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: AWWA
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Subject Index
This index provides controlled subject access to training materials
retained in IRIS. Each training material is categorized by up to 16 subjects,
all of which are selected from a controlled Thesaurus supporting the system.
Subject terms used in the system are only terms found in the Thesaurus.
Because of the "multiple indexing" feature of the system, the abridged cita-
tion (containing title, author, ID, type(s), category(s), level and publica-
tion date) for a training material will appear under every subject term
assigned. As an example, a material is assigned two subject terms, SLUDGE
TREATMENT and ULTIMATE DISPOSAL. The same bibliographic citation describing
that training material will appear under the term SLUDGE TREATMENT and also
under the term ULTIMATE DISPOSAL.
To assist you in accessing the Subject Index, a "cross reference"
network of valid subject terms is provided. If you initially search under
a subject term not used in the system, where possible, you are directed to a
valid subject term through the USE reference. When you search under a valid
term and other valid terms also apply to the same concept, you are notified
through the SEE ALSO reference, which lists these related valid terms.
This index is alphabetically arranged by subject term. All training
materials in the system which have been categorized by this term appear
directly underneath the term sorted by ID number order. To use the index,
search under several subject terms which appear to meet your informational
requirement and jot down the ID number or the title of training material
citations which appear to meet your information need. Using the ID number
to access the ID Report, or the title to access the Title Report, locate the
selected citations to make the final selection of material.
Exhibit 8 on the following page is a sample page from the Subject Index.
This index is available in microfiche in the back of this manual as well as
in Volume IV. (See page 47 for an example on how to use the Subject Index.)
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SUBJECT INDEX
CARBON DIOXIDE
ID NUMBER: EPAM01958
CATEGORIES: 0
PLANT SAFETY PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TYPE: PM LEV: I AUTH: TECH PUBL
DATE: 74-09
CARBONACEOUS OXYGEN DEMAND
CARBONATES
USE: BIOCHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
SEE ALSO: BICARBONATES
10 NUMBER: EPAW00466
CATEGCPIES: M
ALKALINITY
TYPE: PM SL AC
LEV: 2
AUTH: EPA
DATE: 73-00
10 NUMBER: EPAW01076
CATEGORIES: E T
WATER PH UNIT
TYPE: OT
LEV: 2
AUTH: LAMOTTE
DATE: rt-99
CASE STUDIES
ID NUMBfF: EPAW01936
CATEGCRIES: DTP
SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING FOR POLLUTION FRE* SYSTEMS
TYPE: PM LEV: 3 AUTH: KROFCHAK 0
DATE: 75-02
ID NUMBER: EPAW01952
CATEGORIES: D M L
INDUSTRIAL PROCESS DESIGN FOP POLLUTION' CCNTFOL VOLUME 4
TYPE: PM LEV: 3 AUTH: ATCHE
DATE: 72-30
ID NUMBER: FPAM02032
CATEGORIES: P
WATER MANAGEMENT AND AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
TYPE: PM LEV: 3 AUTH: FREDERICK K 0
PATF: 75-00
ID NUMBER: EPAW02033
CATEGORIES: P
UNCERTAIN SEARCH FOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALIT\
TYPE: PM LEV: 3 AUTH: ACKER^AN S R
PATE: 74-00
10 NUMBER: EPAU02O56
CATEGORIES: E
SANTA BARBARA OIL SPILL
TYPE: SL FS PM VC LEV: 1
AUTH: RUHLE J L
DATE: M-00
ID NUMBER: EPAW02184
CATEGCRIES: E P
WITHIN OUR REACH
TYPE: MP
LEV: 2
AUTH: EPA
DATE: 76-oo
ID NUMBE": EPAW02623
CATEGORIES: P
DECISION MAKING IN WATER RESOURCE ALLOCATION
TYPE: PM LEV: 3 AUTH: PARK J R
DATE: 73-00
CAST IPCN PIPES
ID NUMBER: EP»wooot3
CATEGCRIES: D T
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR THICKNESS DESIGN OF CAST IRON PIPE
TYPE: PM LEV: 2 AUTH: AWWA DATE: 67-00
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Thesaurus
The Thesaurus is valuable as a preliminary step to using the Subjeat
Index, This table allows you to rapidly browse the entire vocabulary struc-
ture used to support the training materials system, select all terms of
interest to you, and thus access the Subject Index with an assurance that
all pertinent terms will be accessed and all potentially relevant training
materials reviewed.
To use this table, determine the most appropriate term(s) to describe
your subject interest, and locate these terms in their alphabetic position
within the table. If the term has been designated as a valid subject term,
associated valid subject terms will be referenced (if applicable) through
a SEE ALSO indicator. This allows you to immediately review all terms
which are closely associated with the original term. If the term has been
designated as a nonvalid subject term, the nonvalid term appears, followed
by a USE reference which directs you to the appropriate valid term(s).
Because the Thesaurus is designed to encompass all valid terms in the water
quality control field, a term may appear in the Thesaurus but not in the
Subject Index. This means that no document has been entered into IRIS to
date which required the use of that subject descriptor.
Exhibit 9 on the following page is a sample page from the Thesaurus.
This table is available in microfiche in the back of this manual, as well as
in Volume II. (See page 48 for an example on how to use the Thesaurus.)
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SAFETY (CHEMICAL)
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SAFETY (FIRf-'S)
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Source Code Table
The Source Code Table is an IRIS product designed to provide you with
information about the publishing source for the various instructional mate-
rials. This table is valuable if you wish to purchase, rent, or otherwise
obtain specific training materials.
The Source Code Table alphabetically lists all sources by their code.
Each entry gives the full source name and address. If you have selected
particular training materials by using the Title Master Report or Identifica-
tion Number Master Report, and wish to obtain this material, you would use
the Source Code Table to obtain the full address.
Exhibit 10 on the following page is a sample page from the Source Code
Table. The Source Code Table is found in Volume II. (See page 33 for an
example on how to use the Source Code Table.)
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Source Name Table
The Source Name Table provides an alphabetic listing by source name. If
you wish to locate all material produced by a specific source, you would first
reference this report by locating the source name and determining the proper
source code. Using this code, you can then access the Source Index, which
lists all training materials produced by that source.
Exhibit 11 on the following page is a sample page from the Source Name
Table. The Source Name Table is found in Volume II. (See page 33 for an
example of how to use the Source Name Table.)
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L^UPOLT ANC STFVEK'S INC
LINK BFIT
FREE FIL^ L!P»flRY
LITTLE INC LFAPNING SYST?MS
NEW B«?STCN HTLSE
LCNGMAN INC
MAD RIVFP P°F£S
MANAGFN«:^T SC(J»CF BOOKS INC
MANUFACTURING CHCMJGTS
MARCEL DFKKFP INC
--LANSFORD
--LWV
— LCA
--LEUPOLD
—LINK BFLT
--LITTLE INC
—LONGMAN
— MAD RIVEP
—MGT SOURCE
— MCA
— MARCEL
CIV
Exhibit 1.1. Page from Source Name Table
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Using IRIS Products
REPRESENTATIVE USE OF SOURCE INDEX
Question:
I have obtained excellent material from the Water Pollution Control
Federation. How can I review what they have published since 1970?
Search Strategy:
Step 1. Using the Source Name Table, locate Water Pollution Control
Federation to determine the proper source code. (See Exhibit 12,
page 33).
Step 2. Using the Source Index, look up that source code and review all
entries listed which have publication dates of 1970 or later,
noting the ID's and (for this example only) the titles of all
materials meeting this criterion. (See Exhibit 13, page 34).
Step 3. Using the Identification Number Master Report, look up each
ID to review the complete record for each material to make
final selection. (See Exhibit 14, page 35).
Step 4. To illustrate the similar usefulness of the Master Title Report3
look up each title to review the complete record for each
material. You will note that the record is identical to that
of the ID Report, Accordingly, with any information request
you may have, you have the option of using the ID's or the
title(s) of the materials which initially meet your selection
criteria. (See Exhibit 15, page 36).
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USA COMMANDING GENERAL
FIRST U.S. APNY
VAN NOSTPAND PEINHOLD CO
VANTAGE PRESS INC
VIBRA SCREW INC
VISCCUNT PPPSS LTD
470 COLLIER MAC"ILLAN
VWR SCIENTIFIC
WAOShOPTH PUPLISHING fC
WATER £ WASTFhATER EQUI° MANUF
ASSO INC SLITE 304
WATER AND SFV»AGC WORKS
SCRANTTN PUBL. COMPANY, INC.
— ARMY
— VAN NOSTRA
— VANTAGE
— VIRBA
— VISCOUNT
— VWR
— hADSWORTH
WATER AND WASTES 5NGI N^" ING
BOOK DEPT
WATER INFORMATICN
OEPT 25
INC
— SCRANTCN
— WHE
— WIC
WATER PCLLLTICN CONTROL FFD —WPCF
PUBLICATIONS OFPT
WATER RESOURCES PUBLICATIONS —CO WRP
WATER WASTEhATFR TRAINING
K RAUCH, GREEN RTV COMM COLL
WATTS REGULATOR CO
WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIV
hESTVACO
CHEMICAL HIV
WILEY ANC SC-NS INC
WCILFF PPTCUCTICNS
WORLD HEALTH CRGANIZATI1N
DISTRIBUTION G SALPS S
WY DEPT CF E^VIRCNMFNTAL
QUALITY
ZIMPRO INC
—GREEN RIV
— WATTS
--WESTER MI
—HESTVACO
— WILEY
--WOLFF
— WHO
--WY DEO
—ZIMPRO
Exhibit 12. Page from Source Name Table
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SOURCE INDEX
HPCF
ID NUMBER: EPAW00115 WATER POLLUTION CONTROL FEDERATION JOURNAL FIVF YEAR INDEX 1964-1968
CATEGORIES: M 0 P S T TYPE: PM DATE: 69-00 LEVCL: 3 AUTHOR: WPCF
ID NUMBER: FPHW00116
CATEGCRIFS: 0 S
SAFETY IN WASTEHATER WORKS
TYPC: PM DATE: 75-00
LEVEL: 2
: WPCF
10 NUMBER: EPAWOOU7
CATEGORIES: DTP
UTILIZATION OF MUNICIPAL WASTEWAT=k SLUOGF
TYPE: PM DATE: 71-00 LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR: WPCF
10 NLM8ER: EPAH0011S REGULATION OF SEWER
CATEGORIES: L M Q p TYPE: PM DATE: 75-00
LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR:
in NUMBER: FPAWOOI19
s: 0 Q
AERATION IN WASTEhATER T
TYPE: PM DATF; 71-CO
LFVCL: 3
AUTHOR:
ID NUM3FP: FPAW00120
IES: 0 " 0 T
UNITS OF EXPRESSION FOR WASTES AND WAST? TRCA
TYPF.: PM OATE: 76-00 LEvcL: ?
AUTHOR:
ID NUMBER: EP/SW00121
CATEGPRIFS: 0 S
SEWER MAINTENANCE
TYP?: PM
E: 66-00
LEVrL: 2
AUTHOP:
in NUMBER: EPAwooi22
CATfGCRIES: n
SEV»AGE T»EATMENT PLANT DESIGN
TYPE: PM OATF: 59-00
LEVEL: 3
AUTHOR:
in NUMBER: EPAW00124
CATEGCRIFS: 0 S
UNIFORM SYSTEM CF ACCOUNTS FOR WASTEWATER UTILITIES
TYPE: PM 04TE: 70-00 LFVCL: 2 AUTHOR: «PCF
ID NUM8EP : FRAW00125
CATEGORIES: M 0 S
OPERATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS
TYPE: PM nATg: 7Q-00 LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR: WPCF
10 NUMBER: EP/1W00126
CATEGORIES: 0
ANAEROBIC SLUDGE DIGESTION
TYPE: PM DATE: 68-00
LEVEL: 2
AUTHQP:
10 NUMBEP: Fpflw00127
CATEGORIES: 0 0
PAINTS AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR WASTEwATFp TRE4TMCMT FACILITIES
TYPE: PM DATE; 69-00 LEVCL: 2 AUTHOP:
10 NUMBER: EPAK0012S
C4TEGCPIES: 0 0
SLUDGE OEWATERING
TYPE: PM
DATE: «,9-00
LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR:
10 NUMBER: EPAM00129
C4TEGCRIES: 0 S
SIMPLIFIED LABORATORY FRCCECURES FOR WASTEWATER EXAMINATION
TYPE: PM DATF: 69-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: WPCF
Exhibit 13. Page from Source Index
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ID MASTER REPORT
EPAW00125
OPERATION OF WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS DATE: 70-00
AUTHOR(S): WPCF TYPEJSI: PM CATEGORIES: M 0 S
SOURCE(S): WPCF COST: 4.00 P LEVEL: 2 COPYRIGHT: C
SUBJECT AREAS:
OPERATIONS IWASTF.WATE" I SAMPLING PUMPS SCREENING ANC GRINDING
GPIT REMOVAL SEDIMENTATION SLUDGE DIGESTION SLUDGE CONDITIONING
SLUDGE DEWATERING SLUDGE DISPOSAL CEGASIFICATION TRICKLING FILTERS
DISINFECTION GLOSSARIES FLOW MEASUREMENT
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
RPT: MCP-llt 195PP.
EACH PROCESS SUCCINCTLY IDENTIFIED BY FUNDAMENTALS! PROCESS DESCRIPTION AND MANAGEMENT. EMERGENCY OPERATIONS
DESCRIBED WHERE PERTINENT; EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTIONS (EG. IMHOFF TANKS, ENGINES, PUMPS, ETC), AND ADMINISTRATIVE
CONSIDERATIONS COVERED. SOURCE OF BRIEF DEFINITIONS FOR ALL TREATMENT PROCESSES. DETAILED TABLE OF CONTENTS.
EPAW00126
ANAEROBIC SLUDGE DIGESTION HATE: 69-00
AUTHOR(S): WPCF TYPE(S): PM CATEGORIES: 0
SOURCE(S): WPCF COST: 3.00 P LEVFL: 2 COPYRIGHT; C
SUBJECT AREAS:
ANAEROBIC DIGESTION SLUDGE DIGESTION BIODEGRAOATION OPERATIONS
PEMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
fCF PPT. NO. 16
DESIGNED TO PROVIDE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL THEORY DF ANAEROBIC SLUDGE DIGESTION
AS IT CAN BE APPLIED TO SOLVING PLANT OPERATION PROCEDURES AND PROBLEMS.
EPAW00127
PAINTS AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS FOR HASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES DATE: 69-00
AUTHCRJSI: WPCF TYPFIS): PM CATEGORIES: 0 0
SOURCE!SI: WPCF COST: 3.00 P LEVEL: 2 COPYRIGHT: C
SUBJECT AREAS:
PROTECTIVE COATINGS MAINTENANCE
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
MCF FPT. NO. 17
INTENDED TO PROVIDE DESIGNERS, OPERATORS, AND MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL OF WASTEWATER COLLECTION AND TREATMENT
FACILITIES WITH THE FUNDAMENTAL THEORY AND PRACTICAL ASPECTS OF THE NEED FOR, CHOICE OF, APPLICATION OF,
AND MAINTENANCE CF PAINTS AND PROTECTIVE COATINGS.
EPAW00128
SLUDGE DEWATERING DATF: 69-00
AUTHOR(S): WPCF TYPEfS): PM CATEGORIES: D 0
SOURCE(S): WPCF COST: 6.00 P LEVEL: 2 COPYRIGHT: C
SUBJECT AREAS:
SLUDGE DEWATERING
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
MOP RPT. 20
PROVIDES A SUMMARY OF CURRENT PRACTICE IN SLUDGE CONDITIONING METHODS AND PROCEDURES USED FOR DEWATERING
SETTLED SLUDGE FRCM WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS.
Exhibit 14. Page from Identification Number Master Report
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TITLE MASTER REPCRT
CATEGORIES: 0 D
ID NUMBER: EPAwoo965
OPERATION OF CHLCRINE VAPORIZING ECUIPMENT
AUTHOR(S): CHLOR INST TYPE(S): PM
SOURCE(St: CHLOR INST COST: 1.75 P LEVEL: 2
SUBJECT AREAS:
CHLORINE
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
(NO. 9), 16PP.
CONTAINS INFORMATION INTENDED TO ASSIST IN THE SELECTION, DESIGN AND SAFE OPERATION OF VAPORIZERS.
70-06
COPYRIGHT:
OPERATIC*: OF THERMAL SLUDGE CCNDITIOMMG UNIT
DATE: 76-99
COST:
0.00 R
TYPE(S»: SL AC
LEVEL: 1
AUTHOR(SI:
SOURCF
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REPRESENTATIVE USE OF CATEGORY INDEX
Question:
I need additional training materials in the plant operations area
but am limited to a slide format. How do I locate these materials?
Search Strategy:
Step 1. Refer to the Code Definition Table to determine the proper
category code for operations. (See Exhibit 16, page 38).
Also note code for 35 mm slide material.
Step 2. Use the Category Index, searching under the proper code, to
review all training materials supporting a slide format and
note the ID's for all training materials meeting selection
criteria. (See Exhibit 17, page 39).
Step 3. Use the Identification Number Master Report to review the
complete record for each training material for final
selection. (See Exhibit 18, page 40).
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TABLE 3. CODE DEFINITION TABLE
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
CODE DEFINITION
1 ID Number
2 Copyright Code
3 Item Title
4 Publication Date
5 Author
6 Type
7 Category
8 Educational Level
9 Originating Source
10 Cost
11 Purchase/Rent Code
12
13
Subject
Remarks
14 Abstract
unique 9-character field com-
prising a 4-digit agency/
program identifier (EPAW) plus
a 5-digit sequence number
indicates whether item is
copyrighted
title of the material
month and year
up to two
up to four
up to 5 one-character codes
broadly identifying the appli-
cation area of the material
defines educational use level
of material
up to two; identifies organi-
zation responsible for the
material
approximate dollar amount if
item is available for purchase
indicates whether material can
be rented or is available for
purchase
up to 16
identifies special character-
istics of the media that cannot
be easily quantified
up to 5-120 character lines
representing a professional
summary of the material
C copyright
blank no copyright
AC audio tape cassetts
AR audio tape reel
FS 35mm filmstrip
MP motion picture
OT overhead transparency
PM printed matter
SL 35rom slide
VC video tape cassette
VR video tape reel
D design
E explanatory
L legal & regulatory
M monitoring &
surveillance
0 operations
P planning
S supervision
T theory
0 remedial
1 basic
2 intermediate
3 advanced
Consult Source Code Table
R loan/rent/free
P purchase
Consult Thesaurus
Exhibit 16. Code Definition Table
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CATEGORY:
CATEGORY INDEX
ID NUMBER: EPAW00133
TYPE: FM SL
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE 2
DATE: 67-00 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: WPCF
ID MJMBEP: EPAH00134
TYPE: PM SL
SAFETY PROGRAM PROMOTION
DATE: 69-00 LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR: WPCF
10 NUMBER: EP4W00135 PICTORIAL REVIEW CF WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT
TYPE: PM DATF: 76-99 LEVEL: 2 AUTHOR: NE NFRWI
ID KUMB3R: FPAH00138
TYPE: PM SL
MARGIN FOR SAFETY
DATE: 70-00 LEVEL:
AUTHOR: HPCF
ID NUMBER: FPAW00139
TYPE: PM
MANUAL OF INSTRUCTION FOR WATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS
DATE: 70-00 LFVCL: 2 AUTHOR: NY HFS
ID NUMBER: EPAW00140
TYPF: PM
MANUAL CF INSTRUCTION FOR SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT OPERATORS
DATE: 65-oo LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: NY HFS
ID NUMBER: EPAW001M
TYPE: PM
OPERATION OF WASTEHATER TREATMENT PLANTS
DATE: 70-00 LFVELS 2 AUTHOR: KERRI K
ID NUMBER: EPAWOOUS
TYPE: PM
PROCEDURES FOR EVALUATING PERFORMANCE OF MASTEWATEP TREATMENT PLANTS A MANUAL
DATE: 72-00 LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: URS RESEARCH CO
ID NUMBER: EPAW00160
TYPE: PM
OIL AND GAS ENGINES
DATE: 76-99 LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR: PCW=R MAG
ID NUMBER: EPAHOOI75
TYPE: MP
OIL ON THE RIVER
DATE: 61-00 LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR: QRSANCO
Exhibit 17. Page from Category Index
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ID MASTER REPORT v-
EPAW00133
WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT OPERATOR TRAINING COURSE 2 DATE: 67-00
AUTHOR(S): WPCF TYPEtS): PM SL CATEGORIES: 0 S
SOURCE(S): WPCF COST: 50.00 P LEVEL: 2 COPYRIGHT: C
SUBJECT AREAS:
INSTRUCTION OPERATIONS (WASTEWATER) ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES HYDRAULICS
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE RECORD KEEPING SLUDGE TREATMENT STABILIZATION LAGOONS
DISINFECTION SAMPLING SAFETY DATA EVALUATION
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
PPT: PUB.NO. 14, 154PP.
AUGMENTED BY 166 COLOR SLIDES, TRAINING GUIDE PROVIDES INSTRUCTQO WITH DETAILED COURSE OUTLINES FOR ALL WASTEWATER
TREATMENT PROCESSES (EG. ANAEROBIC DIGESTION, TRICKLING FILTERS, ETC) AS WELL AS GENERAL INFORMATION ON HYDRAULICS,
EOUIPMENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE ASPECTS OF PLANT OPERATION. APPENDIX CONTAINS DESCRIPTION OF EACH COLOR SLIDE USED
FOR CCURSE.
EPAW00134
SAFETY PROGRAM PRCMCTION DATE: 69-00
AUTHCR(S): WPC<= TYPE
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REPRESENTATIVE USE OF TYPE INDEX
Question:
I need 35mm slide material on plant operations which can be purchased
for under $100.00. How do I find it?
Search Strategy:
Step 1. Refer to the Code Definition Table to determine the proper
type code for 35mm slides. (See Exhibit 16, page 38).
Step 2. Use the Type Index, searching under the proper media code, to
review all training materials with a slide format which relate
to plant operations. Note the ID'S for all training materials
meeting these selection criteria. (See Exhibit 19, page 42).
Step 3. Use the Identification Number Master Report to review the
complete record for each training material for final selection,
selecting those with a purchase price under $100.00. (See
Exhibit 20, page 43).
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TYPE:
TYPE INOEX
SL
10 NUMBER: EPAWOOSSB
CATEGORY: M
ATOMIC ABSORPTION
DATE: 69-oo LEVEL: 3
AUTHOR: EPA WPP
ID NUMBER: EPAH00539
CATEGORY: I" S
CHEMICAL OXYGEN DEMAND
PATE: 71-00 LCVEL: 3
AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAwoo54C DISSOLVED OXYGEN DETERMINATION
CATEGORY: M DATE: '1-00 LEVEL: 1 AUTHO": EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAW00541
CATEGCPY: M
DETERMINATION OF PHENCLICS
DATE: ri-oo LEVEL: 3
AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAH00542
CATEGORY: «
DETERMINATION OF PHOSPHORUS
DATE: TI-OO LEVEL: 2
AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAwoo5*3
CATfGfRY: 0 S
LETS INVENTORY YOUR CHLORINE HANDLING P°ACTICES
DATE: 70-00 L = VH: 1 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAWOOSAA DISSOLVED OXYGEN ANALYSIS ACTIVATED SLUDGE CONTROL TESTING
CATEGCRY: M 0 S DATE: 71-00 LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAW00545
CATEGORY: N c s
OPERATIONAL CONTROL TESTS FOR ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS PART 1
DATE: 71-00 LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER:
CATEGORY: * o s
OPERATIONAL CONTROL TESTS FOR ACTIVATED SLUDGE PROCESS PART 2
DATE: 71-00 LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER:
CATEGORY: M
OPERATIONAL CCNTROL TESTS FOR ACTIVATED SLUOGE PROCESS PART 3
DATE: 71-00 LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAUOOS4B
CATEGORY: cos
UPGRADING BIOLOGICAL TREATMENT
DATE: 69-00 LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: EPA WPO
10 NUMBER: EPAwoo5<*9
: o s
ULTIMATE DISPOSAL TO THE ENVIRONMENT
DATE: 7i-oo LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: EPA
ID NUMBER: EPAWOOSSO
CATEGCRY: MOST
GRAPHICAL ANALYSIS VIS NORMAL PROBABILITY PAPER
DATE: 71-00 LEVEL: 3 AUTHOR: EPA
Exhibit 19. Page from Type Index
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ID MASTER REPORT
EPAU00542
TYPEISI: PM SL AC
LEVEL: 2
CATEGORIES: M
COPYRIGHT:
DETERMINATION OF PHOSPHORUS DATE: 71-00
AUTHORISI: EPA
SOUPCE
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REPRESENTATIVE USE OF AUTHOR INDEX
Question:
I understand that H. Jones has written something about chemical
recovery in paper mills. How can I review his material?
Search Strategy:
Step 1. Use the Author Index, searching under Jones, H. to review
training materials meeting this selection criterion and note
the ID's. (See Exhibit 21, page 45).
Step 2. Use the Identification Number Master Report to review the
complete record for each training material for final
selection. (See Exhibit 22, page 46).
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AUTHOR INDEX
JOHNSTON K L
10 NUMBER: EPAVI00439
CATEGORIES:
LAGOON FOR DOMESTIC SEWAGE (OUT OF PRINT!
TYPE: PM DATE: 76-99 LEVEL:
JOLLY C
ID NUMBER: EPAW01813
CATEGCRIES: L g
EIWIRONMENTAL UPDATE ON WATER CONTROLLING HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS IN THE OCEAN
TYPE: PM DATE: 75-04 LEVEL: 1
ID NUMBER: EPAW01835
CATEGORIES: L E
ENVIRONMENTAL UPDATE ON HATER CONTROLLING HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS IN INLAND MATERS
TYPE: PM DATE: 75-06 LEVEL: 1
JONES H P
10 NUMBER: EPAW01633
CATEGCRIFS: DM0
POLLUTION CONTROL IN THE DAIRY INDUSTRY
TYPE: I>M DATE: 74-00 LEVEL: 3
10 NUMBER: EPAW01&34
CATEGCPIES: o M o
PCLLUTICN CONTROL IN MEAT POULTPY AND SEAFOQP PROCESSING
TYPE: PM DATE: 74-00 LEVEL: 3
ID NUMBER: EPAW01&37
CATEGCRIES: POM
PCLLUTICN CONTROL IN THE PETROLEUM INDUSTRY
TYPE: PH DATE: 73-00 LEVEL: 3
ID NUMBER: EP&H01639
CATEGrRIES: DOM
POLLUTION CONTROL AND CHEMICAL "ECOVEPY IN THF PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY
TYPE: PM DATE: 73-00 LEVEL: 3
ID NUMBER: EPAM01640
CATEGCRIFS: D 0 M
PCLLUTICN CONTROL IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY
TYPE: PM DATE: 73-00 LEVEL: 3
ID NUMBER: EPAU01641
CATEGCRICS: DOM
HASTE DISPOSAL CONTROL IN THE FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRY
TYPE: PM DATE: 73-00 LEVEL: 3
JORGENSEN S E
ID NUMBEP: EP4W00428
CATEGCRIES: T
ECOLOGICAL MODELLING
TYPE: PM DATE: 76-00 LFVEL: 3
JOSEPHS f» J
ID NUMBEP: EPAW00716
CATEGCRIES: T
CHEMISTRY ANC THE ENVIRONMENT
TYPE: PM DATE: 67-00
LEVEL: 3
JUVET R S
ID NUMBER: EPAW02134
CATEGCRIES: M T
BASIC RELATIONSHIPS AND INSTRUMENTATION BASIC GAS CHRCMATOGRAPHY
TYPE: PM FS SL AC DATE: 76-99 LEVEL: 3
ID KUMBER: EPAW0213S
CATEGORIES: M T
COLUMN ITS MAKE UP AND USE
TYPE: PM FS SL AC DATE: 76-99 LEVEL: 3
Exhibit 21. Page from Author Index
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ID MASTER REPORT
EPAW0163S
CCST:
36.00 P
TYPE!SI:
LEVEL:
PM
3
CATEGORIES:
COPYRIGHT:
o n H
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
WASTEWATER CLEANUP EQUIPMENT
AUTHOR(SI: NOYES
SOUPCE(S»: NOYES
SUBJECT ARFAS:
EQUIPMENT (PLANTI
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
2ND EDITION; 3'2PP.
THIS BOOK GIVES BASIC TECHNICAL INFORMATION AND SPECIFICATIONS PERTAINING TO COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT CURRENTLY
AVAILABLE FROM EOUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS. ALTOGETHER THE PRODUCTS OF 94 COMPANIES ARE REPRESENTED. SUPPLIES
TECHNICAL DATA, DIAGRAMS, PICTURES, SPECIFICATIONS AND OTHER INFORMATION ON COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT USEFUL IN
WATER POLLUTICN CCNTROL AND SEWAGE TREATMENT.
DATE: 73-00
EPAW01639
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
POLLUTION CONTROL AND CHEMICAL RECOVERY IN THE PULP AND PAPER INDUSTRY OATf: 73-00
AUTHORCSl: JONES H R TYPF(S): PM CATEGORIES: r, o M
SOUPCf(S): NOYFS COST: 36.00 P LEVEL: 3 CCPYRIGHT:
SUBJECT AREAS:
COSTS ENVIRONMENTAL CCNTROL
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
33TPP.
MANY EFFLUENT WASTES FROM PAPER MILLS ARE BIODFG°ADABLE, BUT TpFflTMENT COSTS A"E INCPEASING, EFFLUENT DIS-
CHARGE REQUIREMENTS ARE BECOMING MORE STRINGENT, AND URBANIZATION INCREASINGLY LIMITS THE AVAILABILITY OF LANn.
FCCKCMIC CONTROL PROCFOURES APPLIED BY THE INDUSTRY, THEREFORE, FORM AN ESSENTIAL PAPT OF THE POLLUTION
CCNTRCL PROCEDURES. VITAL 04TA FROM GOVERNMFNT SOURCES IS GIVFN. IMPORTANT PROCESSES ARE INTERPRETED
EXPLAINED BY 54 U.S. PATENTS.
EPAW01640
POLLUTICN CONTROL IN THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY
AUTHOPCSI: JONFS H R TYPEISI: PM
SOURCEJSI: NOVES COST: 36.00 P LEVFL: 3
SUBJECT ARFAS:
INDUSTRIAL HASTES
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
324PP.
THF MAJOR POLLUTICN PROBLEMS CONFRONTED BY THE TEXTILE INDUSTRY ARE WATER POLLUTION PROBLEMS.
TO THESE PROBLEMS ARE BASED ON VARIOUS GOVERNMENT SURVEYS AND REPORTS WITH PRACTICAL EXAMPLES
FROM LATE U.S. PATENTS.
OATF: 73-00
CATEGORIES: TOM
COPYRIGHT:
SOLUTIONS
EPAW01641
IN THf FRUIT AND VEGETABLE INDUSTRY
COST:
36.00 P
TYPE(Sl:
LFVEL:
PM
3
CATEGORIES:
COPYRIGHT:
DOM
WASTE DISPOSAL CCNTPOL
AUTHOR!SI: JONES H R
SOURCE!SI: NOYES
SUBJECT AREAS:
WASTEWATER DISPOSAL
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
261 PP.
BASED PN AUTHORITATIVE GOVERNMENT REPORTS AND SURVEYS. ATTEMPTS TO XLARIFY THE WAYS AND MEANS OPF.N TO THF
FPOD PROCESSOR WHO MUST KEEP HIS POLLUTING WASTES DOWN TO A MINIMUM.
D»TF: 73-00
INDUSTRIAL WASTES
Exhibit 22. Page from Identification Number Master Report
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REPRESENTATIVE USE OF SUBJECT INDEX
Question:
How can I review all training materials which discuss maintenance
procedures for centrifugal pumps?
Search Strategy:
Step 1. Review the Thesaurus to determine which subject terms to use.
(See Exhibit 23, page 48).
Step 2. Using the term "centrifugal pumps," review the training
materials found in the Subject Index, noting the ID's. (See
Exhibit 24, page 49).
Step 3. Using the Identification Number Master Report, review the
total record for final selection. Pay particular attention
to other subjects assigned, which may direct you to other
materials. (See Exhibit 25, page 50).
Step 4. For this example, note that the subject terms "maintenance"
and "lubrication" appear as additional subjects in the records
reviewed using the ID Report. Therefore, return to the
Subject Index using these two new terms and note the ID's of
pertinent training materials. (See Exhibit 26, page 51).
Step 5. Return to the ID Report to review the additional records and
make final selections. (See Exhibit 27, page 52).
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CASE STUDIES
CAST IPCN Pi
CATHODIC PROTECTION
SFE ALSC: CO«PCSIQN
CATICN ADSORPTION
SEE ALSC: ICN EXCHANGE
CATICN EXCHANGE
USE: ION rXCHANGP
CENTRIFUGAL PLMPS
CENTRIFUGATICN
CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS
CHEMICAL ANALYSIS
SEE ALSO: ANALYTICAL ^ECHNIQUCS, LABOPATQRy SKILLS
CHEMICAL CXYGFN 0=M4NC
SEE ALSD: BI~!CHCM!CAL CXYGEJ',1 9EM4NO
CHEMICAL PRECIPITATn\
CHEMICAL PPCPERTIPS
CHEMICAL
CHEMICAL SPILLS
USE: SPILLS (CHFMICAL)
Exhibit 23. Page from Thesaurus
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SUBJECT INDEX
CAST IRON PIPES
ID NUMBER: EPAU02093
CATEGORIES: D
AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD FOR FLANGED CAST IRON AND DUCTILE IRON PIPE WITH
TYPE: PM LEV: 2 AUTH: AWMA DATE! T5-00
CATHOCIC PROTECTION
SEE ALSO: CORROSION
10 NUMBER: EPAW00050
CATEGORIES: D M s
ANNA STANDARD FOR LIQUID SODIUM SILICATE
TYPE: PM LEV: 2 AUTH: AWWA
DATE: 5B-00
ID NUMBER: EPAU00053
CATEGORIES: D M s
AhWA STANDARD FOR TRISODIUM PHOSPHATE
TYPE: PM LEV: 2 AUTH: AWWA
DATE: 56-00
ID NUMBER: EPAW00054
CATEGORIES; D M s
AkhA STANDARD FOR CAUSTIC SODA
TYPE: PM LEV- 2 AUTH: AWWA
DATE: 75-00
ID KWBER: EPAW00055 AbWA STANDARD FOR SODIUM HEXAPETAPHOSPHATE
CATEGORIES: D M s TYPE: PM LEV: 2 AUTH: AWWA
DATE: 6»-00
10 KUPBEP: EPAW00875
CATEGORIES: M
MANUAL ON WATER
TYPE: PM
LEV: 3
AUTH: ASTM
DATF: 69-05
ID NUMBER: EPAW0179C
CATEGCRIFS: DMT
HATER SUPPLY AND HASTE DISPOSAL
TYPE: PM LEV: 3 AUTH: HAROENBERGH W A
DATF: 60-00
ID NUMBER: EPAW01862
CATEGORIES: o
METAL MATERIALS PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION MANUAL
TYPE: PM LEV: i AUTH: TECH PUBL
DATE: 73-12
ID NUMBER: PPAM01976 CENTP.ILINE PROCESS
CATEGCRIFS: c o TYPE: *p
LEV: 2
AUTH: RAYMOND INTERNATIONAL
DATE: 76-99
CATION ACSORPTION
CATION EXCHANGE
SEE ALSC: ION EXCHANGE
USE: ION EXCHANGE
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
ID NUMBER: EPAH002M
CATEGCRIES: C
PUMPS CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
TYPE: PM LEV: 1
AUTH: DUPONT
DATE: 67-00
ID NUMBEF: EPAM00491
CATEGORIES: E o
STUDY GUIDE FOR WATER PLANT OPERATORS
TYPE: PM LEV: 1 AUTH: FL WPCOA
Exhibit 24. Page from Subject Index
DATE: 60-oo
VO
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10 MASTER REPORT
EPAW002T1
COST:
CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
TYPEJSJ:
LEVEL:
PM
1
LUBRICATION
CATEGORIES: 0
COPYRIGHT: c
PUMPS CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
AUTHOR! SI : OUPONT
SOUPCE(S): DUPONT
SUBJECT AREAS:
MAINTENANCE
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
COURSE NO. 119, VCL. I THRU VI, APPROX 200PP COMPLETE STE.
INCLUDES: FLOW THROUGH PUMP; MECHANICAL AND PACKING SEALS; SEAL FLUSH; PARTS OF AND TYPES OF IMPELLERS; DISCHARGE
PRESSURE VERSLS FLOW; POWER REQUIREMENTS VERSUS FLOW; EFFECT OF SPECIFIC GRAVITY ON POWER REQUIREMENTS ; MULTI-
STAGE OPERATION; METHODS OF PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS; OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS OF SELF-PRIMING CENTRIFUGAL
PUMPS; TYPES OF OIL LUBR1CATICN; GREASE LUBRICATED BEARING; BEARING HOUSING TEMPERATURES; AND CAVITATION AND
GASSING CF CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS.
DATE: 67-00
9 MRS. AVERAGE INSTRUCTION TIME.
EPAW00272
PUMPS POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS DATF: 76-99
AUTHCRiSI: DUPONT TYPE(S): PM CATEGORIES: Q
SOURCE!SI: DUPONT COST: 10.75 P LEVEL: 1 COPYRIGHT:
SUBJECT AREAS:
PCSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS ROTARY PUMPS
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
NO. 12; 5 1/2 MRS. AVERAGE INSTRUCTION TIMF.
THE IDENTIFICATICN OF RECIPROCATING POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS BY TYPE OF POWER END, DISPLACING SOLID, NUMBER
OF PUMPING UNITS, TYPE OF PUMPING UNIT, AND VALVE GEAR; AND THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE COMMON TYPES OF ROTARY
POSITIVE DISPLACEMENT PUMPS BY TYPE OF DISPLACING SOLID. THE OPERATING PRINCIPLES CF BOTH TYPES OF PUMPS ARE
APPLIED TO ELEMENTARY TROUBLESHOOTING.
EPAW00273
COST:
3.50 P
TYPF(S):
LEVEL:
PM
I
CATEGORIES:
COPYRIGHT:
SAFETY IMECHANICAL)
EQUIPMENT (CONSTRUCTION)
SCAFFOLDS
AUTHOR!S): DUPONT
SOURCEIS): OUPONT
SUBJECT AR^AS:
EQUIPMENT «PLANT|
REMARKS ANO ABSTRACT:
NO. <57; i MRS. AVERAGE INSTRUCTICN TIME.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR A STANDARD SCAFFOLD: HAND RAILS, KNCE RAILS, TQE BOARDS, DECK PLANKS, PLANK CLEATS,
PLAKK OVERHAND, PLANKS TIED DOWN, DIAGONAL BRACING, HORIZONTAL MEMBERS, BASES, LADDERS, HEIGHT CF HAND PAIL,
LOOSE COUPLINGS, AND RIGHTSIDE-UP COUPLINGS.
DATE: 76-99
EPAW00274
SKETCHING FIELD
AUTHOR!SI: OUPONT
SOURCE!S): OUPONT
SUBJECT AREAS:
DRAFTING
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
NO. 27; 16 HRS. AVERAGE
DATE: 76-99
COST:
23.75 P
TYPEISI:
LEVEL:
PM
2
CATEGORIES:
COPYRIGHT:
EQUIPMENT IPLANTI
INSTRUCTICN TIME.
MAKING FREEHAND SKETCHES, ORTHOGRAPHIC AND PICTORIAL, OF MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE TECHNIQUES
FDR DRAWING STRAIGHT LINES, CURVED LINES, AND CIRCLES; SKETCHING TWO- ANO THREE-VIEW ORTHOGRAPHIC PROJECTIONS:
FRFEMND LCTTERING AND DIMENSIONING PRACTICES; ANO FREEHAND SKETCHES IN ISOMETRIC ANO OBLIQUE PROJECTION.
Exhibit 25. Page from Identification Number Master Report
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SUBJECT INDEX
LOGISTICS
USE: MATERIAL HANDLING
LUBRICATION
10 NUMBER: EPAW00207
CATEGORIES: 0
SEE ALSO: PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS CENTRIFUGAL COMPRESSORS
TYPE: PM LEV: 2 AUTH: DUPONT
DATE: 76-99
10 NUMBER:
CATEGORIES: 0
COMPRESSED AIR SYSTEMS RECIPROCATING COMPRESSORS
TYPE: PM LEV: 1 AUTH: DUPONT
O*TF: 75-99
ID NUMBER: EPAW00228 KNCH YOUR MOTOR OIL
CATEGORIES: 0 TYPE: PM LEV: 1
AUTH: OUPONT
DATE: 76-99
ID NUMBER: EPAW00271
CATEGCRIES: 0
PUMPS CENTRIFUGAL PUMPS
TYPE: PM LEV: 1
AUTH: OUPONT
DATE: 67-00
ID NUMBER: EPAW00528
CATEGCRIES: 0
MECHANICAL PACKING
TYPE: PM
LEV: 2 AUTH: POWER MAG
DATE: 76-99
ID NUMBER: EP4W00531
CATEGORIES: 0
LUBRICANTS
TYPE: PM
LEV: 2 AUTH: POWER MAG
DATE: 76-99
ID NUMBF.P: EPAwocmi ELECTRIC MOTORS SELECTION PROTECTION DRIVES
CATEGORIES: 0 TYPE: OT PM SL LEV: 1 AUTH: AAVIM
DATE: 72-00
ID NUMBER: FPAW00918
CATEGORIES: 0
SMALL ENGINES CARF OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR VOLUME I
TYPE: PM OT SL LEV: 2 AUTH: AAVIM DATE: 75-00
ID NUMBER: EPAW00919
CATEGORIES: D
SMALL ENGINES CARE OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND REPAIO VOLUME II
TYPE: OT PM LEV: 2 AUTH: AAVIM DATE: 74-00
10 NUMBER: EPAW00922
CATEGORIES: 0
FUELS AND LUB
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ID MASTER REPORT
Ln
to
EPAH01841
DATE: 75-02
COST:
LUBRICATION
20.50 P
TYPE(S):
LEVEL:
PH
1
CATEGORIES:
COPYRIGHT: C
LUBRICATION PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION MANUAL
AUTHOR(S): TECH PUBL
SOURCE(S»: TECH PUBL
SUBJECT AREAS:
EQUIPMENT «PLANT|
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
NO. 302-TEN 16PP. SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL LESSONS, INCLUDING: PROGRAMMED EXERCISES, SFLF-CHECK QUIZES, SUPPL. MATERIALS.
FOR IN-PLANT TRAINING OF MAINTENANCE CRAFTSMEN. ADJUNCTIVELY PROGRAMMED TRAINING UNITS WRITTEN TT SUPPLEMENT
TRAINEES1 ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCES. FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR ADMINISTERS TRAINING IN CAPACITY OF "COURSE MAN4UER."
INSTRUCTOR'S MATERIALS FURNISHED FREE WITH EACH UNIT.
SELF PACED INSTRUCTION
KAINTENANCE
EPAW01842
PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DATE:
COST:
MAINTENANCE
20.50 P
CATEGORIES:
COPYRIGHT: C
ELEMENTS OF MECHANICS
AUTHOR{SI: TECH PUBL
SOURCE(S): TECH PUBL
SUBJECT AREAS:
EQUIPMENT (PLANTI
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
NO. 301-TEN 16PP. SELF-INSTP.UCTIONAL LESSONS, INCLUDING: PROGRAMMED EXERCISES, SFLF-CHECK QUIZES, SUPPL. MATERIALS.
FOR IN-PLANT TRAINING TF MAINTENANCE CRAFTSMAN. AOJUNCTIVELY PROGRAMMED TRAINING UNITS WRITTEN TO SUPPLEMENT
TRAINEES' ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCES. FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR ADMINISTERS TRAINING IN CAPACITY OF "CCURSE MANAUFR."
INSTRUCTOR'S MATERIALS FURNISHED FRE1 WITH EACH UNIT.
TYPE(S»: P»
LEVEL: i
POWER LOSS
SELF P4CFD IKSTPUCTTCN
EPAW01843
PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DATE:
COST:
20.50 P
TYPEJSI:
LEVEL:
PM
1
CATEGORIES: 1
COPYRIGHT: c
ELECTPIC POWFR
MAINTENANCE
ELECTRICAL TRCUPLESt-COT ING
AUTHOR(SJ: TECH PUBL
SOUPCE(S): TECh PUBL
SUBJECT ARFAS:
EQUIPMENT (PLANT!
SELF PACED INSTRUCTION
REMARKS ANn ABSTRACT:
NO. 210-TFN ISPP. SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL LESSONS, INCLUDING: PROGRAMMED EXERCISES, SFLF-CHECK QUIZES, SUPPL. MATERIALS.
FOk IN-PLANT TRAINING OF MAINTENANCE CRAFTSMEN. ADJUNCTIVELY PROGRAMMED TRAINING UNITS WRITTEN TO SUPPLEMENT
TRAINEES' ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCES. FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR ADMINISTERS TRAINING IN CAPACITY OF "COURSE MANAUER."
INSTRUCTOR'S MATERIALS FURNISHED FREE WITH EACH UNIT.
AUTOMATIC CONTROL
TROUBLESHOOTING
EPAW01844
PROGRAMMED INSTRUCTION MANUAL
DATE:
COST:
20.50 P
TYPEIS»:
LEVEL:
PM
1
CATEGORIES: 0
COPYRIGHT: C
ELECTRIC POWER
AUTOMATIC CONTROL
MAINTENANCE
A C CCNTROL EQUIPMENT
AUTHOR!SI: TECH PUBL
SOURCEISI: TECH PUBL
SUBJECT AREAS:
EQUIPMENT (PLANTI
SELF PACED INSTRUCTION
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
NO. 209-TEN 16PP. SELF-INSTRUCTIONAL LESSONS, INCLUDING: PROGRAMMED EXERCISES, SELF-CHECK QUIZES, SUPPL. MATERIALS.
FOP IN-PLANT TRAINING OF MAINTENANCE CRAFTSMEN. ADJUNCTIVELY PROGRAMMED TRAINING UNITS WRITTEN TO SUPPLEMENT
TRAINEES' ON-THE-JOB EXPERIENCES. FIRST LINE SUPERVISOR ADMINISTERS TRAINING IN CAPACITY OF "CCURSE MANAGER."
INSTRUCTOR'S MATERIALS FURNISHED FREE WITH EACH UNIT.
Exhibit 27. Page from Identification Number Master Report
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Selective Bibliographies
DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS
The primary design approach of IRIS is centered on supplying a pack-
age of information products that allows you to independently determine
what instructional resources are available to meet a particular need. How-
ever, there are certain instances when the standard information products
will not meet the total need and a selective bibliography is necessary.
There are three general areas where a selective bibliography may be use-
ful:
1. Widespread Dissemination of a Select Group of Resources
If a user, having determined that a certain number of references
is valid, needs to make this list of references widely available,
a selective bibliography can be generated, duplicated, and easily
disseminated.
2. Recurring Information Request
In the event that the same information inquiry is required every
time IRIS is updated, the characteristics of the inquiry or
"search" can be established and a selective bibliography can be
generated after each update.
3. The Characteristics of the Inquiry are Too Complex to be Easily
Satisfied by the Standard Information Products
In certain unusual circumstances, the user will determine that
the inquiry is so comprehensive that the information products
are inadequate. In this event the user can request that a
selective bibliography be generated meeting the specified criteria.
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COMPLETING A SELECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY SEARCH REQUEST FORM
Search Definition
To obtain a meaningful selective bibliography from IRIS, it is imper-
ative that the user clearly understand and state his objective. Therefore
describe exactly what training materials you are seeking, and the purpose
for which they will be used. Specificially include any subjects, authors
or sources to be included in the search (but do not worry about using the
same terminology as IRIS as this is not important).
Example - "I need to instruct beginning operators on basic laboratory
skills. Emphasis will be on introductory analytical techniques (chemical
biological, physical). Students of varying abilities will take the course
so I prefer self-paced instruction. Students, upon completing the course,
should be knowledgeable in basic laboratory equipment and procedures, labor-
atory safety, sampling and record keeping. The course will last 2 weeks,
or 60 hours."
Analysis - Requestor does not concentrate on how the search should be
conducted but rather, what the objectives of the search should be. This
is the correct procedure.
Example - "I need materials on laboratory techniques. Please include
laboratory skills, instrumentation (laboratory), operations, water quality,
and analytical techniques."
Analysis - By concentrating on the search strategy rather than the
search objective, the user failed to define the purpose, course length,
audience, orientation, or application. Accordingly, potentially valuable
material will be missed (e.g., laboratory safety, record keeping, chemical
and biological analysis), and meaningless material selected.
Search Restrictions
If you only have access to certain AV equipment, if students are all
at a specific education level, if your course is to be applications
oriented, if the topic is meaningful only within a particular date range,
you may wish to enter specific search restrictions. To do so, simply
enter the selection specifications in the appropriate box. Under media
type(s), for example, if you are interested only in printed material, and
slides, enter PM SL. Examples follow:
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Example -
(X) Media Type(s) SL AC Only slide/tape materials will be
selected.
(X) Categories 0 Only materials dealing with opera-
tions will be selected.
(X) Education Level 1 Only materials dealing with Level 1
will be selected.
(X) Years: Beginning Year 1971 Through Ending Year To Present
Opt-lnclude undated**material Yes X No
**Materials for 1971, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975,
and 1976 will be selected. Moreover, "undated"
materials entered into IRIS during those years
will also be selected.
NOTE: All Search Restrictions are simply that. They refine the search
strategy specified in Step I, not overlay it. All the subjects
listed in Step I and all the authors and sources will be selected;
however, the final materials printed on the bibliography will be
only those which also meet the search restrictions.
Bibliography Format
The training materials selected from IRIS for your selective bibli-
ography can be arranged several ways — by ID, by title, by author, and
so on. Depending on your objective, one arrangement may be preferable to
another. If, for example, you had a selective bibliography on the source
AWWA, it would be meaningless to format the report by source. An arrange-
ment by date, or by title would be preferable. If you have developed a
training material and reference IRIS materials throughout that material by
IRIS ID, then your selective bibliography supporting that course material
should be arranged by ID order to facilitate access. Only one format is
permissible for a search.
Name and Address
To ensure the highest quality possible, each requestor is contacted by
telephone prior to the execution of the search. Every aspect of the search
is discussed and refined; therefore, it is important that Section IV be
legibly completed.
Pre-Selected Set of ID's
The most successful IRIS search is normally the one you do yourself,
using the IRIS products. The reason for this is that you can set up your
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selection criteria, search the system, and browse before selecting some
materials and rejecting others. If this approach is used, and you need a
'prepared' bibliography for distribution, a simple approach is to list all
the ID's for the materials selected and submit this list as your search
request. This approach ensures a successful selective bibliography for-
mated in the manner most suitable for your needs. The request forms are
found on pages 58 and 59. Sample requests are found on pages 60, 62, 64,
66 and 68, along with the resultant selective IRIS bibliography.
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SEARCH REQUEST FORM FOR SELECTIVE BIBLIOGRAPHY
Procedure for Obtaining a Selective IRIS Bibliography
Fill out the attached request form using the attached tables:
-Thesaurus
-Source Index
-Code Definition Chart
Mail to:
IRIS
National Training Center
MOTD/OWPO
U S Environmental Protection Agency
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Any questions concerning the form and its completion should be
directed to:
Ms. Phyllis Branson
IRIS
National Training Center
MOTD/OWPO
U S Environmental Protection Agency
Cincinnati, OH 45268
Telephone: 513-684-7501
Please allow a minimum of five working days from receipt of request.
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SEARCH REQUEST FORM
FOR
SELECTIVE IRIS BIBLIOGRAPHY
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
MOTD/OWPO
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
I. Search Definition
In your own words, describe your informational requirement and indicate the
purpose for which the selective bibliography is intended. Specifically,
include any subjects, authors, sources of special interest.
II. Search Restrictions (Optional)
Restrict this search to the following:
( ) Type(s):
( ) Categories:
( ) Educational Level:
( ) Years: Beginning Year Through Ending Year
Opt: Include undated** material: Yes No"
**Materials having no date are entered into IRIS with the year of entry,
and '99' as the month. This approach ensures an approximate dating
system for such materials.
III. Bibliography Format
Yi-ur bibliography can be listed several ways. Please indicate your
preference below:
( ) ID (no secondary sort)
( ) Title (no secondary sort)
( ) 1st Author (secondary sort by date)
( ) 1st Source (secondary sort by date)
( ) Date (secondary sort by title)
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IV. Please Complete the Following:
Your Name: Telephone:
Mailing Address:
*If you want a selective bibliography based on a pre-selected group of ID's,
complete Sections III, IV and V.
V. Selective Bibliography based on Pre-Selected Set of IP's
If you wish to supply the specific identification numbers for the training
material records to be inclusively selected for this bibliography, type the
ID(s) below. Do not complete Sections I and II of page 1.
Identification numbers:
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SEARCH REQUEST FORM
FOR
SELECTIVE IRIS BIBLIOGRAPHY
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
MOTD/OWPO
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
I. Search Definition
In your own words, describe your informational requirement and indicate the
purpose for which the selective bibliography is intended. Specifically,
include any subjects, authors, sources of special interest.
?finp(Vu.n.Q a. one. weefe t>kon£ coatee. £01 opeAatou on
OpeAatou need background o& pieces, VOSU.OUA ^JULtviA, koui thuy
woife,
Subject: Filtration
II. Search Restrictions (Optional)
Restrict this search to the following:
( ) Type(s):
(X) Categories: M,0
(X) Educational Level: 2
( ) Years: Beginning Year Through Ending Year
Opt: Include undated** material: Yes No
**Materials having no date are entered into IRIS with the year of entry,
and '99' as the month. This approach ensures an approximate dating
system for such materials.
III. Bibliography Format
Your bibliography can be listed several ways. Please indicate your
preference below:
( ) ID (no secondary sort)
(X) Title (no secondary sort)
( ) 1st Author (secondary sort by date)
( ) 1st Source (secondary sort by date)
( ) Date (secondary sort by title)
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SEARCH STRATEGY*
SUBJECT-FILTRATION
LEVEL-2 CATEGORY-M/0
SPECIAL BIBLIOGRAPHIC REPORT
COST:
4.00 P
AWWA STANDARD FCR FILTERING MATERIAL
AUTHOR(S): AWWA
SOURCE(S): AWWA
SUBJECT AREAS:
STANDARDS
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
KPT. NO. 42100 (B100-72I 20 PP.
COVERS GRAVEL, SANO, ANTHRACITE AND ACTIVATED CARBON FILTER MATERIALS AND PLACEMENT OF THE MATERIALS.
ACTIVATED CARBON
TYPE«SI: PM
LEVEL: 2
FILTRATION
DATE: 72-00
CATEGORIES: DUO
ID NUMBER: EPAU00040 COPYRIGHT:
READING ASSIGNMENTS AND EXERCISES FOR WATER SYSTEM OPERATORS
AUTHdPCSI: MT BCWWO
SOUPCE(S): MT BChWO
SUBJECT ARFAS:
MATHEMATICS
CPEPATIONS (WATER)
COST: 2.00 P
CHEMISTRY
COAGULATION
CORROSION
SEDIMENTATION HYDROLOGY
REMARKS ANO ABSTRACT:
GUIDE USED WITH NEW YORK MANUAL FOR WATER PLANT OPERATORS.
TYPE ( SI : PM
LEVEL: 2
BACTERIA
FILTRATION
MAINTENANCE
FLUORIDATION
DATE: T6-99
CATEGORIES: ? 0 S
ID NUMBER: EPAW00493 CCPYRIGHT:
ELECTRIC POWER
r.HLORI NATION
LABORATORY TESTS
WASTEWATfR TREATMENT SERIES C
AUTHORISU NEtWPCC
S-)URCF(S): NCIWPCC
SUBJECT AREAS:
PRIMARY TREATMENT
SLUOGC DENATURING
FILTRATION
: SL PM
LEVEL: i
PUMPS
SECONDARY TREATMENT
CHLORIKATION
SAEETY
DATE: 76-99
CATEGORICS: 0 T
ID NUMBER: EPAWOOS92 COPYRIGHT:
SCREENING ANC GRINDING
CHEMICAL TREATMENT
FLOW MEASUREMENT
CRDF* SF.°iFS C WITH ACCOMPANYING NARRATIVE, 100 SLIDES.
FOCUSING ON THe TECHNICAL ASPECTS OF WASTfiMATER TREATMENT. IT FEATURES PRIMARY AND SECONDARY
FACILITIFS ANP INCLUDES SEGMENTS ON TH<= TRAINING OF PLANT OPERATORS ANO ON SAFETY.
MAG
MAG
STRAUSS
COST:
D
7.25 P
TYPEISI:
LEVEL:
PM
2
DATE: T5-03
CATEGORIES: 0 E M P T
10 NUMBER: EPAW00525 COPYRIGHT:
WATER SUPPLY
SLUDGE CHARACTERISTICS
STFAM
INOUSTRIAL WASTES
FILTRATION
BACTERIA
WATER MANAGEMENT
AUTHOP(S»: POWER
SOURCE!S): POWER
SUBJECT AREAS:
ANALYTICAL TECHNICUES
WATCR QUALITY
REMARKS ANO ABSTRACT:
12SPP., AUTHOR: P. MARKS.
PART 1, "WATER", COVERS ALL PHASES OF WATER-SUPPLY PROBLEMS.
TREATMENT OF CHEMISTRY, CHEMICALS, EQUIPMENT AND SYSTEMS FOP REMOVAL OF WATER IMPURITIES, WITH APPLICATION
TO BCILER FEEOWATFR REQUIREMENT OVER ENTIRE PRESSURE SPECTRUM OF STEAM GENERATION. PART 3, "WASTEWATER
TREATMENT", TAKES A PRACTICAL LOOK AT POLLUTED INDUSTRIAL WALL, MICROBIOLOGY ANO ANALYSTS; PRESENTS
OVERVIEW OF METHODS FOR CORRECTION BEFORE DISCHARGE.
PART 2, "WATER TREATMENT", COVERS BASIC
Exhibit 28. Special Bibliographic Report on Subject-Filtration
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SEARCH REQUEST FORM
FOR
SELECTIVE IRIS BIBLIOGRAPHY
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
MOTD/OWPO
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
I. Search Definition
In your own words, describe your informational requirement and indicate the
purpose for which the selective bibliography is intended. Specifically
include any subjects, authors, sources of special interest.
What ij> new i.n the. otea orf dltxinfaction fuiining mat^Uat^? Oan.
&tate. updating tsutin<.ng couA4e6 and mat&Uat(> j.n tkiA ot.ea.
My laAt tut uxu> thx.ou.gh 7973.
Subject: Disinfection
II. Search Restrictions (Optional)
Restrict this search to the following:
( ) Type(s):
( ) Categories:
( ) Educational Level:
(X) Years: Beginning Year 1974 Through Ending Year 1976
Opt: Include undated** material: Yes X No
**Materials having no date are entered into IRIS with the year of entry,
and '99' as the month. This approach ensures an approximate dating
system for such materials.
III. Bibliography Format
Your bibliography can be listed several ways. Please indicate your
preference below:
( ) ID (no secondary sort)
( ) Title (no secondary sort)
( ) 1st Author (secondary sort by date)
( ) 1st Source (secondary sort by date)
(X) Date (secondary sort by title)
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SEARCH STRATEGY:
SUBJECT-DISINFECTION
SPECIAL BIBLIOGRAPHIC REPORT
T4-00
HATER RESOURCES SYMPOSIA SERIES
TYPECSI: PM CATEGORIES:
LEVEL: 3 COPYRIGHT:
M T
VIRCS SURVIVAL IN WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS VOL VII
AUTHOR(S): MALINA J F SAGIK B P
SOURCF(S): UMV TEX COST: 17.50 P
SUBJECT AREAS:
VIRUS ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
24* PP.
FIVE SECTIONS OFAL, RESPECTIVELY, WITH VIRUS CONCENTRATION AND ENUMERATION TECHNIQUES, SURVIVAL OF VIRUSES IN
AQUATIC AND SOIL SYSTEMS, EFFICIENCY OF VIRUS INACTIVAT ION, VIRUS INACTIVATION DURING ADVANCED TREATMENT AND
BY DISINFECTION, ANC VIRUS SURVIVAL IN TERRESTRIAL SYSTEMS.
EPAW02031
TERTIARY TREATMENT
DISINFECTION
75-00
AWWA STANDARD FOR HYPOCHLCR HES
AUTHQR(S»: AWWA TYPFISI: PM
SOURCE!?): AWWA CDST: 3.00 P LEVEL: 2
SUBJECT AREAS:
STANDARDS CHEMICAL TREATMENT CHLORINATION
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
B300-75 (NO. ^23001
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SEARCH REQUEST FORM
FOR
SELECTIVE IRIS BIBLIOGRAPHY
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
MOTD/OWPO
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
I. Search Definition
In your own words, describe your informational requirement and indicate the
purpose for which the selective bibliography is intended. Specifically,
include any subjects, authors, sources of special interest.
1& R. S. 3uv on chSLomcutogtiapky . 1 am
my giaduatz couA^e on tkiA topi.c.
Author: Juvet, R. S.
Subject: Chroma tography
II. Search Restrictions (Optional)
Restrict this search to the following:
( ) Type(s):
( ) Categories:
( ) Educational Level:
(X) Years: Beginning Year 1974 Through Ending Year 1976
Opt: Include undated** material: Yes x No
**Materials having no date are entered into IRIS with the year of entry,
and '99' as the month. This approach ensures an approximate dating
system for such materials.
III. Bibliography Format
Your bibliography can be listed several ways. Please indicate your
preference below:
( ) ID (no secondary sort)
( ) Title (no secondary sort)
(X) 1st Author (secondary sort by date)
( ) 1st Source (secondary sort by date)
( ) Date (secondary sort by title)
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SEARCH STRATEGY:
AUTHOR-JUVET R S
HCNAIR H M
SUBJECT-CHROMATOGRAPHY
JUVET R S
SPECIAL BIBLIOGRAPHIC REPORT
CATEGORIES: H
COPYRIGHT:
BASIC RELATIONSHIPS AND INSTRUMENTATION BASIC GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY HATE: 76-99
SOURCE(S|: COM* SKILL TYPE(S»: PM FS SL AC
EPAW02134 COST: 90.00 P LEVEL: 3
SUBJECT AREAS:
CHRQMATOGRAPHY
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
INO. 20011, AUTHOR: S. P. CRAM; 43 FRAMES, 23 HIM.
INTRODUCES THE STUDENT TO THE MANY USES AND ADVANTAGES OF GAS CHROMATOGRAPHY. BASIC TERMS AND RELATIONSHIPS APE
ESTABLISHED. FUNDAMENTALS ARE TAUGHT WITH SIMPLE EXAMPLES. INSTRUMENT REQUIREMENTS ARE CAREFULLY CONSIDERED.
A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS ARE ILLUSTRATED WITH CHROMATOGRAMS.
MCNAIR H M JUVET R S
DETECTORS DESIGN AND USE DATE: 76-99
SOURCE4S): COMM SKILL TYPEIS): PM FS SL AC CATEGORIES: M
EPAW02136 COST: 85.00 P LEVEL: 3 COPYRIGHT:
SUBJECT AREAS:
CHSGMATOGP.APHY
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
(NO. 20031; AUTHOR: S. P. CRAM; 49 FRAMES, 29 MIN.
DEALS WITH SYSTEMS TO MEASURE AND DETECT THE PASSAGE OF SAMPLE COMPONENTS. IT DESCRIBES IN DETAIL THREE BASIC
DETECTORS, THERMAL CONDUCTIVITY, FLAME IONIZATION, AND ELECTRON CAPTURE COMPARING THFIR PERFORMANCE WITH
CHR01ATOGRAMS. SEVERAL SPECIALIZED DETECTOR SYSTFMS ARE DISCUSSCD. & DETAILED SUMM4PY GIVES THE STUDENT SIMPLE
GUIDELINES FOR WAKING THE CORRECT CHOICE FOR HIS ANALYSIS.
MCNAIR H M JUVET R S
COLUMN ITS MAKE UP AND USE OflTF: 7b-99
SOURCEiSU COKM SKILL TYOEiSl: PM FS SL AC CATEGORIES: M T
EPAW02135 COST: 105.00 P LEVEL: 3 COPYRIGHT:
SUBJECT AREAS:
CHRCMATOGRAPHY
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
(NO. 2002), AUTHOR: S. P. CRAM: 49 FRAMES, 2«> MIN.
THE PBOPER CHOICE OF THE GAS CHROHATOGRAPHIC COLUMN IS THE SUBJECT OF THIS
COLUMN WORKS, OUTLINES CRITERIA FOR SELECTING THE PROPER COLUMN TYPF, LIQUID PHASE, AND SUPPORT, AND DEMONSTRATFS
V.ITH A SERIES OF CHRQMATOGRAMS THE RELATIONSHIPS e^TWEEN THE CHEMICAL NATURE OF THE SAMPLE AND THF COLUMN
PACKING MATERIALS.
PROGRAM. IT CLEARLY DESCRIBES HOW THE
Exhibit 30. Special Bibliographic Report for author: Masselli
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SEARCH REQUEST FORM
FOR
SELECTIVE IRIS BIBLIOGRAPHY
NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER
MOTD/OWPO
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
I. Search Definition
In your own words, describe your informational requirement and indicate the
purpose for which the selective bibliography is intended. Specifically,
include any subjects, authors, sources of special interest.
I und&utand the. League o& Women l/o£e/i4 had educational
avcUZabtz faon many £eve£6 ofa people on VOSU.OUA oAp&ctA ojj wat&i
quatity control. What came oat -in 1975 on the, topic, ofa hazaAdoat>
pottuta.YitA? I am ptie.pasu.ng fan. a boy Acout znv-iAonrnzntat pwje.dt.
Subject: Hazardous Pollutants
Source: LWV
II. Search Restrictions (Optional)
Restrict this search to the following:
( ) Type(s):
(X) Categories: E
( ) Educational Level:
(X) Years: Beginning Year 1975 Through Ending Year 1975
Opt: Include undated** material: Yes X No
**Materials having no date are entered into IRIS with the year of entry,
and '99' as the month. This approach ensures an approximate dating
system for such materials.
III. Bibliography Format
Your bibliography can be listed several ways. Please indicate your
preference below:
( ) ID (no secondary sort)
( ) Title (no secondary sort)
( ) 1st Author (secondary sort by date)
(X) 1st Source (secondary sort by date)
( ) Date (secondary sort by title)
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SEARCH STRATEGY: SPECIAL BIBLIOGRAPHIC REPORT
SOUftCE-LWV CATE-1975 SUBJECT-HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS
LWV
ENV1RCNMENTAL UPDATE ON WATER CONTROLLING HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS IN THE OCEAN OATf: 75-0*
AUTHORISE LhV JOLLY C TYPEISM P« CATEGORIES: L E
EPAW01813 COST: 0.25 P LEVEL: 1 COPYRIGHT:
SUBJECT APfAS:
INDUSTRIAL WASTES HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS LAWS AND REGULATIONS SLUDGE DISPOSAL
R5M4RKS AND ABSTRACT:
PUP. NO. 57lt ^PP.
EXPLAINS MARINE PROTECTION, PESEAFCH, AND SANCTUARIES ACT OF 19/2 AND ITS ROLf IN LIMITING DUMPING OF TOXIC POLLUTANTS I
THE OCEAN. DESCRIBES PROBLEMS OF INDUSTRIAL WASTE AND MUNICIPAL SLUDGE DUMPING.
LWV
ENVIRfN^ENTAL UPCATE ON WAT^R CONTROLLING HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS IN INLAND WATERS OATE: 75-06
AUTHOR(S>5 LWV JOLLY C TYPECSI: PM CATEGORIES: t E
EPAW01335 COST: 0.25 P LEVEL: 1 COPYRIGHT: C
SUPJECT AREAS:
QUALITY HAZARDOUS POLLUTANTS LAWS AND REGULATIONS INDUSTRIAL WASTES
WELLS
AND APSTR0CT:
PUB. NO. 591; 4PP.
EXPLAINS SFCTnNS 307 AND 311 OF FEDERAL WATFR POLLUTION CONTROL ACT AMENDMENTS OF 1972 AND THFIR INTENDED
ROLE IN CONTROLLING DISPOSAL OF TnxiC POLLUTANTS ANO LIMITING HAZARDOUS SPILLS. DESCRIBES POTENTIAL P'UE OF
SAFE LINKING WATER ACT IN REGULATING DEEP WFLL INJECTION OF
Exhibit 31. Special Bibliographic Report on Source: LWV
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IV. Please Complete the Following:
Your Name: Barbara Taylor Telephone: 801-928-4368
Mailing Address: 1287 Piton Lane
Aspen, MT 82693
*If you want a selective bibliography based on a pre-selected group of ID's,
complete Sections III, IV and V.
V. Selective Bibliography based on Pre-Selected Set of ID's
If you wish to supply the specific identification numbers for the training
material records to be inclusively selected for this bibliography, type the
ID(s) below. Do not complete Sections I and II of page 1.
Identification numbers:
48 437 1325
49 466 1413
50 467 1512
51 472 1627
142 488 1762
225 534 1834
397 1014
413 1033
426 1078
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EPAW00048
CATEGORIES: QMS
COPYRIGHT: C
AWWA STANDARD FOR FERROUS SULFATE
AUTHOR(S): AWWA TYPE(S): PM
SQURCE«S»: AWWA COST: 3.00 P LEVEL: 2
SUBJECT AREAS:
STANDARDS CHEMICAL TREATMENT CO&GULATION
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
8402-69 INO. 42402 I 12 PP.
THIS STANDARD COVERS FERROUS SULFATEi EITHER IN GRANULAR (DRY) OR IN SOLUTION (LIQUID) FORM FOR USE IN THE
TREATMENT OF POTABLE AND INDUSTRIAL WATER SUPPLIES.
DATE: 68-00
EPAW0004S
LUMP GROUND OP LIQUID
COST: 3.00 P
CATEGORIES: QMS
COPYRIGHT: C
AWWA STANDARD FOR ALUMINUM SULFATE
AUTHOR(S): AWWA TYPEJSI: PM
SOUPCECSI: AWWA COST: 3.00 P LEVEL: 2
SUBJFCT AREAS:
STANDARDS CHEMICAL TREATMENT COAGULATION
REMARKS AND ABSTRACT:
B403-70 INO. 42403) 12 PP.
THIS STANDARD COVERS ALUMINUM SULFATE, EITHER PURIFIED OR UNPURIFIED, AND IN LUMP, GROUND, OR LIQUID FOR"
FOR USE IN THE TPE/iTMENT OF MUNICIPAL AND INDUSTRIAL WATER SUPPLIES.
DATE: ro-oo
EPAW0005C
AWWA STANDARD FOR LIQUID SODIUM SILICATE DATE: 58-00
AUTHORtS): AWWA
SOU«»CE
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Entering Instructional Resources
Into IRIS
DEFINITIONS
IRIS contains both the bibliographic citation and abstract data ele-
ments associated with each training material in the system. A complete
definition of each data element is given in Table 3 on page 11. On page
10 is a sample IRIS record with data elements explained (Exhibit 1).
CODING INSTRUCTIONS
The following pages (70 through 75) provide step-by-step instructions
for completing the McUtt&i fJ-ie. Vcuta. Input Folm. General rules for com-
pleting the input form are:
- punctuation is not permitted (except in remarks and abstract)
- no lower case alphabetic characters
- abbreviations must conform to an approved standard
- symbols must conform to an approved standard.
The coding instructions support:
- ease of Data CaptuAC.
- correctness of data
- efficiency in use of the computer
- highly usable information reports
- efficient file access for selective bibliographic reports.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
If you are a publishing source and wish to contribute information
about your materials to the IRIS system, establish an unused code to repre-
sent your organization which is 10 digits or less and register this code
with:
IRIS
National Training Center
MOTD/OWPO
U S Environmental Protection Agency
Cincinnati, OH 45268
When completing the data input forms, be sure to enter this code in the
source block.
If you are a nonpublishing user and have found a training material
you feel should be added to IRIS, first use the indexes and reports to
ensure that the training material has not already been entered in IRIS.
If the item is not in IRIS, use the Source Name Table to determine the
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proper source code. If no code exists, write the full source name on the
data caption form in the source block, and write the full address for the
source on the back of the form.
After completing a data input form, forward it to the National Train-
ing Center (address on page 57). Be sure to enclose your name, address,
and full telephone number so you can be contacted if questions arise.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF CODING SHEET
ID Number
A maximum of nine characters is allowed (e.g., EPAWOOOOO).
EPA - Identifier for EPA
W - Water Quality Control Material
00000 - Number to be assigned by EPA to each item.
The ID number is assigned by EPA.
Copyright
Place a "C" in this block if the material is copyrighted.
Item Title
A maximum of 104 characters is allowed for the training material title.
Do not abbreviate. End title, if necessary, with last significant word
which meets the 104 character limit. Begin title with first significant
word — ignore "a," "an," and "the." Do not enter report number(s) as part
of the title. Enter all such numbers in the remarks line. Do not punctu-
ate; substitute a space where punctuation would appear.
Examples;
Enter Water Quality; A Handbook as:
Water Quality A Handbook
Enter Water Fluoridation: Applications and Techniques as:
Water Fluoridation Applications and Techniques
Enter Sewage Treatment - Plant Design as:
Sewage Treatment Plant Design
Date
Four characters (2 numeric characters for year and 2 numeric characters
for month). If only year is known, enter year, then month as "00." If date
is unknown, enter current year, the month as "99" (although approximate,
this indicates a date range, and the "99" indicates that the date has been
arbitrarily assigned). Examples follow.
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Examples:
7401 = January 1974
7411 = November 1974
7400 = 1974 (month unknown)
7599 = Entered into IRIS in 1975, date unknown.
Author
Not more than two authors' names of 24 characters each are allowed.
Enter last name (full name), followed by a space; followed by first initial,
followed by a space; followed by middle initial, if applicable (otherwise
leave middle initial blank). No punctuation.
Type
A maximum of four 2-character type descriptors with one space between
each. Use the following code for type of material.
AC Audio tape cassetts
AR Audio tape reel
FS 35mm filmstrip
MP Motion picture (8mm, 16mm, 35mm)
OT Overhead transparency
PM Printed matter
SL 35mm slide
VC Video tape cassette
VR Video tape reel (1/2", 1", 2")
Examples;
PM SL AC Printed matter, 35mm slide, audio tape cassette
PM SL AC OT Printed matter, 35mm slide, audio tape cassette,
overhead transparency
SL 35mm slide
SL AC 35mm slide, tape
NOTE: Specific characteristics for motion pictures and video tape reels
(e.g., width) should be noted in the remarks field.
Category
A maximum of five 1-character category descriptors with one space
between each. Use the following code for category:
D Design - The material is suitable for a person involved in design
of water quality control facilities. It is not related to the
operation of the facility.
E Explanatory - The material is of a general nature and serves to
orient a person to water quality control activities. It is not
technical.
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L Legal and Regulatory - The material is related to laws, standards,
regulations, and criteria for water quality control activities.
M Monitoring and Surveillance - The material is related to designing
and implementing water quality monitoring, surveillance, and
laboratory control programs.
0 Operations - The material is related to the operations of water
quality control facilities. The material related to one or more
of the following:
a. Normal operating procedures
b. Abnormal operating procedures
c. Preventive maintenance procedures
d. Corrective maintenance procedures
P Planning - The material is related to planning aspects of water
quality control programs.
S Supervision - The material is related to supervision and management
aspects of water quality control facilities, including personnel,
budgets, report preparation, and plant process control decisions.
T Theory - The material is related to the scientific principles
applicable to the subject matter in the water quality control field
or a basic science area.
Examples;
E - explanatory
MO- monitoring and surveillance; operations
D L M 0 T - design; legal and regulatory; monitoring and surveillance;
operations; theory
Level
Select a one 1-character descriptor from the following list:
0 Remedial - This material is written for adults. It is normally
material covered in primary and secondary education programs.
1 Basic - This material is written for new entry personnel into the
subject area.
2 Intermediate - This material is for personnel with some knowledge
or experience in the subject area.
3 Advanced - This material is for personnel with considerable know-
ledge and practical experience in the subject area.
Source
A maximum of two 10-character sources is allowed. If the coding sheets
received do not have this field already filled, write in the originating
source (where material can be obtained) using as many characters as necessary.
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Cost
First 6 characters constitute the dollar-and-cents cost, if applicable
(if not, place 6 zeros here). Following this cost, leave one space and
enter the appropriate 1-character indicator determining whether item is
purchase (P) or rental (R).
Examples:
000150 P = $1.50, to purchase
010000 R = $100.00, for rental
185444 P = $1,854.44, to purchase
000000 P = no cost, retain material
000000 R = no cost, but must return material
Subject Area
The object of assigning subject terms to a document is to connect the
user to the document. The user's point of view should be considered in the
selection of each term; i.e.:
- how would the user ask for the document?
- would the user ask for the document in this fashion?
- if I were trying to find this particular document, could I find it
using these terms?
The user population must be definable to the reviewer. Is the audience
technically oriented, management oriented, or applications oriented? Sub-
ject term selection should be directly related to this assessment.
As a cross reference network exists for IRIS, no relational terms
(synonyms) should be assigned to the same document.
Unless the audience base contains users requiring general material, as
well as users requiring specific material, the more specific term is to be
preferred to the broader term where relevant, and both should not be as-
signed to the same document. For example:
A book on personnel relations should not be given the terms
"personnel relations," as well as "management." Only the more
specific term should be entered.
EXCEPTION: In the event that both audiences have equal need for a
document. A handbook on chemistry may be devoted to
biochemistry, organic chemistry, and so on. It is of
equal value to the biochemist, as well as the general
audience requiring a chemistry reference book.
The descriptor chosen should describe the informational material con-
tained within the document, not the purpose of the document. For example,
an item used solely for instructional purposes should not be given the term
"instruction."
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The reviewer should not attempt to choose the audience; e.g., a book
about energy should not be given the term "management" because the reviewer
feels that management should be aware of this document.
The number of terms assigned to a document should be directly propor-
tional to the size of the document and the level of specificity of that
document. The user does not want to be burdened with documents of marginal
interest. A 5-page pamphlet should not be given 16 descriptors; a 546-page,
highly technical, highly specific document should not receive 16 descriptors;
a handbook, manual, symposium, or basic reference book might require all
16 descriptors.
- the older a document, unless a classic, the fewer the number of
descriptors,
- for very new subject areas of high interest where little information
exists, more detailed subject descriptors are acceptable.
A certain category of terms fall into a "form" term specification —
words such as "dictionaries," "handbooks," "codes," "standards," "biblio-
graphies," and so on. These terms are handled as follows:
- documents, in addition to the normal subject descriptors, are given
an additional descriptor to define the form. The user benefits by
having all "dictionaries" together, all "bibliographies" together,
etc.
The key is to connect the user to the document. Every decision con-
cerning term selection should revolve around this fundamental concept.
You may select up to 16 subjects from the Thesaurus. When selecting
subjects, consider the following:
a. Select as few subjects as possible which specifically and fully
describe the document.
b. While a maximum of 16 subjects is allowed, do not attempt to use
all 16 unless clearly justified.
c. Select each term by considering how the user would ask for this
material.
d. If no subject term adequately describes the document, suggest one
for our consideration, and place an asterisk (*) after the word to
alert us that this is a new term.
Remarks
There are 120 characters allowed for special comments. Specific items
appearing here would cover additional physical characteristics of the docu-
ment, report or identification number(s), additional authors and/or sources,
and other comments. List remarks in the following order:
a. Report or other identification number.
b. Physical characteristics (number of pages, number of slides,
film running time, and so on).
c. Additional authors and sources.
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d. If rental item is available for purchase and where,
e. Other comments which describe bibliographic character of material.
Abstract
A maximum of five lines, 120 characters each is allowed. Do not ex-
ceed 120 characters for any given line. This should represent a concise
objective description of the item. It should provide additional informa-
tion not already captured via the subjects assigned. It should emphasize
information not clearly specified in any other part of the record. This
does not represent an area where professional evaluation is to be entered,
MASTER FILE FORMAT
As in all automated applications, IRIS has a specific f
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DATA INPUT FORM - IRIS
8/76
ID NUMBER 1/9
C 10/1
ITEM TITLE
11/104 Date
117/4
AUTHOR ONE 1/24 AUTHOR TWO 26/24 TYPE 52/11 CATEGORIES 64/9 LVL 85/1 SOURCE 1 87/10 SOURCE 2 98/10 COST 110/8
SUBJECT ONE
1/29 SUBJECT TWO
31/29 SUBJECT THREE
61/29 SUBJECT FOUR
91/29
SUBJECT FIVE
1/29
SUBJECT SIX
31/29
SUBJECT SEVEN
61/29
SUBJECT EIGHT
91/29
SUBJECT NINE
1/29
SUBJECT TEN
31/29
SUBJECT ELEVEN
61/29
SUBJECT TWELVE
91/29
SUBJECT THIRTEEN 1/29
SUBJECT FOURTEEN 31/29
SUBJECT FIFTEEN
61/29
SUBJECT SIXTEEN
91/29
REMARKS (Rept. No.; No. pages; No. slides; Film mm, Color, b/w, run time; Addl. authors and sources; Misc.) 1/120
ABSTRACT LINE ONE
1/120
ABSTRACT LINE TWO
1/120
ABSTRACT LINE THREE
1/120
ABSTRACT LINE FOUR
1/120
ABSTRACT LINE FIVE
1/120
Exhibit 33. Data Input Form
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DATA INPUT FORM - IRIS
ID NUMBER 1/9 C 10/1
ITEM TITLE WateA QuaLity InAtoiictionaJl ReAouAce* Information
tti>uu> Manual
AUTHOR ONE 1/24 AUTHOR TWO 26/24 TYPE 52/11 CATEC
CCCC Clemson U PM PELA
SUBJECT ONE 1/29
Information System*,
SUBJECT FIVE 1/29
WastewateA Tx.eatme.nt
SUBJECT NINE 1/29
SUBJECT THIRTEEN 1/29
SUBJECT TWO 31/29
Instruction
SUBJECT SIX 31/29
SUBJECT TEN 31/29
SUBJECT FOURTEEN 31/29
JORIES 64/9 LVL 85/1 SOURCE 1 87/10
(0 1 EPA NTC
SUBJECT THREE 61/29 SUB
Indexes and w .
BibtioQAapnies
SUBJECT SEVEN 61/29 SUB
SUBJECT ELEVEN 61/29 SUB
SUBJECT FIFTEEN 61/29 SUB
REMARKS (Rept. No.; No. pages; No. slides; Film mm, Color, b/w, run time; Addl. authors and
EPA 430/1-76-003, 17Spp, also categoAi.es P, S, T
ABSTRACT LINE ONE
Designed to enable i.nstAuLctoAS, developeAS and aatkoAS
CO
8/76
System 11/104 Date
117/4
7600
SOURCE 2 98/10 COST 110/8
000000 P
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eA TAeatment
JECT EIGHT 91/29
JECT TWELVE 91/29
JECT SIXTEEN 91/29
sources; Misc.) 1/120
1/120
ofa tAaining mateAials -in the wateA and ujastemateA,
ABSTRACT LINE TWO
aAeas to leaAn how to locate ins functional mateAtals by subject,
ABSTRACT LINE THREE
authoAS, pablishi.ng/dL{>tAibiLting souAce, media type, application category,
ABSTRACT LINE FOUR
oi title Detained -in IRIS,
ABSTRACT LINE FIVE
and appendices {glossoAy,
contains btudy objectives, examples,
code defi-initions , souAce diA.ectoAA.es, tkes OMAHA ).
1/120
1/120
1/120
1/120
Exhibit 34. Completed Data Input Form
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CORRECTING AN EXISTING IRIS RECORD
In using the IRIS products, you may find a. material incorrectly en-
tered. Typical errors might be misspelled titles, incorrect subject
assignment, wrong sources and so on. To make IRIS usable, it is important
that all users contribute to the correction process. This can be easily
and rapidly done. Simply use a blank IRIS Data Input Form (Exhibit 33 on
page 77), write the ID number for the IRIS material requiring correction,
and in the appropriate box, write the necessary correction. In the example
on the following page:
1. The title was misspelled.
2. Laboratory Control was an incorrect subject (upon review, the
user found nothing dealing with this topic); but Microorganisms
were a significant part of the training material.
3. The user recommends adding a seventh subject, Bacterial Analysis,
as this topic was covered in the material.
Exhibit 36 indicates how a data input form should be filled out to
show the required changes for an incorrect listing (Exhibit 35, page 80).
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ExecISes about Pollution Date: 73-00
Author(s): Sohn B I Type(s): PM Categories: M
Source(s): Mill! Cost: 0.00 P Level: 2 ID Number: EPAW01619 Copyright C
Subject Areas:
Biological Analysis Total Conforms Fecal Coliforms Fecal Strep
Algae LaboncLtQtiy Con&iot
Remarks and Abstract:
9pp. Reprint from 'Pollution* Magazine.
Describes physical, chemical, and bacterial tests to determine water pollution levels
from microorganixms. Equipment photos.
Exhibit 35. Example of Incorrect Listing
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DATA INPUT FORM - IRIS
8/76
ID NUMBER 1/9
EPAW0/679
C 10/1
ITEM TITLE
11/104
About Pollution
Date
117/4
AUTHOR ONE 1/24 AUTHOR TWO 26/24 TYPE 52/11 CATEGORIES 64/9 LVL 85/1 SOURCE 1 87/10 SOURCE 298/10 COST 110/8
SUBJECT ONE
1/29 SUBJECT TWO
31/29 SUBJECT THREE
61/29 SUBJECT FOUR
91/29
SUBJECT FIVE
1/29
SUBJECT SIX
31/29
SUBJECT SEVEN
61/29
SUBJECT EIGHT
91/29
SUBJECT NINE
1/29
SUBJECT TEN
31/29
SUBJECT ELEVEN
61/29
SUBJECT TWELVE
91/29
SUBJECT THIRTEEN 1/29
SUBJECT FOURTEEN 31/29
SUBJECT FIFTEEN
61/29
SUBJECT SIXTEEN
91/29
REMARKS (Rept. No.; No. pages; No. slides; Film mm, Color, b/w, run time; Addl. authors and sources; Misc.) 1/120
ABSTRACT LINE ONE
1/120
ABSTRACT LINE TWO
1/120
ABSTRACT LINE THREE
1/120
ABSTRACT LINE FOUR
1/120
ABSTRACT LINE FIVE
1/120
Exhibit 36. Data Input Form Completed for Incorrect Entry
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Computer Environment
COMPUTER HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE
IRIS has been developed on a computing facility (IBM 370/158)
currently servicing a large portion of EPA Vdta. PtLOCZAA-ing requirements.
This facility provides a nationwide TeJtLe.(LOmmu.nicci&ionb N&twotik. WVLBUR, a
Tex^t Editor, and the Inquiry and Reporting System (IRS), a report generator,
are the two computer software packages supporting this application.
In general, WYLBUR is used to build and maintain the master file, and
IRS is used to manipulate the data files generating the required products.
Originally developed at the Stanford University Computation Center, WYLBUR
provides extensive text editing capabilities through the utilization of
on-line low speed T&unina£t>. Generally, as WYLBUR is an On-Ltne software,
a fairly large scale IBM 360/370 system is required. WYLBUR is installed
on a representative number of large scale computer centers using IBM equip-
ment and is generally considered "public domain" software. The second
software, IRS, is a commercially available V&tCL Refi^e.va£. and Rtponjt Gdn-
QA£Ution So^^WO/ie Package. It is owned and available through Sigma Data
Computing Corp. The software provides a fast, efficient, and simple tech-
nique for extracting information from computer files, performing basic data
processing functions, and producing the desired form of output. IRS can
be installed on virtually any model of IBM 360/370 equipment. All the
computer programs are written in this Batch, report generator software.
DATA PROCESSING APPROACH
To support the development of IRIS, the following considerations en-
sured a cost effective flexible information system:
- Certain standards have been applied to IRIS which have been success-
fully used in the implementation of other EPA information programs.
These encompass master file organization, computer programming tech-
niques, data input control, computer-generated information products,
and so forth. One favorable result is that development time and
costs associated with this application were substantially less than
those of similar systems developed before it. Another important
result is the reduction of training costs associated with the under-
standing of this application.
- In developing IRIS the first technical procedure was the establish-
ment of a working system based on a small test t?O-£a Boie.. As this
test procedure developed, all parties worked closely together, en-
suring that the final result would meet the information require-
ments. The critical consideration is that the test system was
developed, analyzed, modified, and completed prior to the commit-
ment of any large resources to the effort. Following this proce-
dure ensured that no major modifications were necessary after the
test phase.
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- Another important aspect of the SyAtw Philosophy involves the
planned and effective utilization of the powerful computer hardware/
software environment supporting the application. The use of all
on-line capabilities is well planned and essentially used to sup-
port the "ftiont End" or data input and control portion of the system.
For the most part, all informational products are batch oriented and
are generated under the control of trained information staff who
have a complete knowledge of all aspects of the system. Further,
the design of the file layouts is kept as straightforward and direct
as possible. The file has F-txed Length Vata. E£e/nen£6 and F-cxed
Lzngtk Re.c01.d6 allowing all levels of programmers to easily interact
with the system. The simplified MoiieA F-6£e. Fo-t/not also supports
the high degree of flexibility necessary to meet the ever-changing
needs of any information activity.
- As in any computer based system, an accurate and correct data base
is essential if the application is to prove successful. In
achieving such a data base, the proper use of Data. Captasit Fc^un^
is crucial to the system. Generally, the greater the number of
decentralized sources of input (as is the case in this application),
the more rigid and defined the data capture form and procedures must
be. In the IRIS system the data capture form is well structured,
and complete instructions to the participating sources are provided.
In addition, the data capture form is designed to closely match the
actual master file format. This ensures the ease of transition
from the data capture sheet to machine readable form. Routine pro-
fessional review of the essential data captured via the forms, along
with the continual updating of the Tfoe6OUAU4 and the source file,
is essential to the viability of the data base and resultant infor-
mation products.
- As all concepts in the design of this application center on provid-
ing as many users as possible with cost effective information pro-
ducts, the medium of distribution represents a significant consider-
ation. In this application, all information products are available
on Computer Ocitpiit Mceto (J-tcAe (Com)—42X reduction—with each micro-
fiche representing over 200 pages of information. The use of COM as
a P/t4-t>U.bu£ton Meduun ideally supports the situation where many
copies of a structured, computer-generated information report are
required to be distributed nationally or internationally. One can
mail 5 microfiches (over 1,000 pages of output) for the price of a
first class postage stamp. COM reports take up little space, have
a useful life of many years, bypass the substantial cost of paper,
and with proper education, represent a significant means of infor-
mation exchange.
Each of the considerations described above has contributed to the ef-
fective design and implementation of this application. The most critical
requirement necessary for the success of any information system, however,
is program personnel who truly understand their subject area and their
users' needs. Without their active participation, it is unlikely that any
system will succeed.
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Glossary
Utilization of IRIS information products in meeting a particular
training materials selection requirement.
Batch t
When the computer user submits a request to be processed under a
scheduled priority that the computer center staff establishes.
The generation of an IRIS information product via one of the IRIS
computer programs is an example of a batch activity.
Those data elements which specifically describe a document accord-
ing to its information characteristics; e.g., the title, author,
source, date, type, category, level, and subject description of a
training material.
Each training material is assigned relevant application areas;
e.g., operations, design, explanatory, etc., to allow instructors
greater browsing ability when selecting for a particular user
group such as operators. Entered as a one-character code, all
codes are specifically defined in the Code Definition Table.
COM:
See COMPUTER OUTPUT MICROFICHE
The inventory of all of the information on all of the training
material in a form which is readable by the computer. Synonymous
with the term DATA BASE in the IRIS application.
Compute*. Output ^LcAo^chz (C0M);
A microfiche which is produced through the use of a computer.
Comput&i
See TERMINAL (COMPUTER)
Co&t:
Indicates the availability of the training material in terms of
the purchase or rental price, or in terms of permanent or tem-
porary loan. The codes are specifically defined in the Code
Definition Table.
Data
In terms of IRIS, the sum total of all the information gathered
on all of the training resources processed through IRIS.
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Vata
The activities associated with the selection and analysis of
information gathered on the training material to be entered into
IRIS.
Vata. Captu/ie. Fo/tui:
See DATA INPUT FORM
Vata
The specific items of information captured on each training
material (e.g., title, author, source, etc.).
Vata. Input:
See INPUT
Vata Input
The document onto which all information describing a training
material (e.g., title, date, source, subject, abstract, etc.)
is entered prior to being entered as data into the computer as
part of the IRIS master data base.
Vata PA.oc.fc4A/cng:
All activities related to the automation (the application of a
computer) of a particular activity. Keypunching, computer pro-
gramming, etc., are specific examples of data processing functions,
Data Re&u.evo£ Package.:
See REPORT GENERATION PACKAGE
In data processing, as in any field, there are several possible
approaches which can be used to develop an automated activity.
Within each approach there are certain fundamental steps which
differentiate that approach from any other. The design philos-
ophy represents the total fundamental steps selected from the
various possible approaches to satisfy an automated requirement.
The product form used for mass distribution of IRIS information
products. For example, the Title Master Report is distributed
as a hard copy document, while the various indexes (e.g., source,
author, type, etc.) are available on microfiche.
Education
See LEVEL (EDUCATION)
F-Lte.
See MASTER FILE FORMAT
F>6£e Layout!):
The specific format used to gather the information on each train-
ing material. This layout is acceptable to the computer for pro-
cessing and is the basis on which all information products are
produced.
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Length VcUa
A data element which has a specific number of maximum characters.
In the event that a particular data element does not fit the
maximum number of characters alloted, spaces or zeros complete the
field. For example, in IRIS, 29 characters are allowed for each
subject. If the subject term SLUDGE TREATMENT is used, only 16
characters are entered, and the remaining 13 are left blank.
F/cxed Length
The unit that defines to the computer one training material. Each
record contains a specific set of fixed length data elements de-
fining that training material. The total number of characters
defining each training material is the same.
fiont End'-
Includes those activities necessary to gather, evaluate, and enter
the information associated with each of the training materials.
HasidwaAe, (ComputeA) :
The hardware is the physical components that make up a computer
facility. Such components normally include a memory unit known
as the central processing unit (cpu) , where all processing takes
place, and the peripheral devices to the cpu such as the card
reader, tape devices, etc., which support data exchange and
storage requirements.
W
Each training material receives a unique 9-character identifica-
tion number. The alpha portion "EPAW" indicates that the number
has been assigned through the Water Quality Program of EPA. The
number is a unique 5-digit number. The purpose of the identifi-
cation number is to allow the IRIS user to easily reference the
Identification Number Master Report after consulting the various
indexes .
Index:
The information products which act as pointers back to the master
report products (i.e., the title and ID reports). The indexes
are used when one does not know the specific title or identifi-
cation number of a training material. For example, if material
under the term SLUDGE TREATMENT is desired, the Subject Index
would be reviewed to identify the ID's or titles of pertinent
training materials. With this information the user can proceed
to the ID or Title Master Report to review the more complete
record describing the training material.
An organization (containing one or more persons) with a compre-
hensive knowledge of a particular body of information.
on PtLodu.c&>:
The master reports (e.g., Title), indexes (e.g., Author, Subject),
and tables (e.g., Thesaurus) produced through IRIS.
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on System Approach:
See DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
Sy&tw ( Automated) :
The use of a computer to support an information application.
Input:
In terms of IRIS, it is the information collected and entered
into IRIS for each selected training material.
See INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES
Those training materials which have been selected and evaluated
for inclusion into IRIS.
IRIS:
instructional Resources ^Information ^ystem, serving the Water
Quality Training program through a series of information products.
These products contain bibliographic information (author, title,
date, subjects, etc.) along with a brief abstract for selected
multi-media training material.
Leve£ (EduccUxcm) ••
Each training material is evaluated according to its usability
by beginning through advanced operators. This judgment is coded
as a number (0 through 3) to indicate remedial through advanced.
For specific code definition, see Code Definition Table.
FxtXe format:
See FILE LAYOUTS.
Report:
The Identification Number Master Report and the Title Master
Report produced by IRIS, each of which contains all the informa-
tion (i.e., bibliographic and abstract information) for each
training material in IRIS.
A report medium composed of a A x 6" plastic film that contains
an equivalent of up to 208 pages of hard copy.
On- Lcne :
When the computer user directly communicates through a typewriter-
type terminal with the computer, and the computer immediately
processes the search or any other activity specified by the com-
puter user. As an example, the use of WYLBUR to build a textual
file is an on-line activity.
See MASTER REPORT
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Gm&icution SofitwaA.?. Package.'-
This is a computer programming language designed to provide the
computer programmer with a shorthand method of producing normal
reports. All IRIS products are produced through such a computer
software.
Source-'
The computer languages through which the computer programmer
directs the computer to perform a specific task.
Each instructional material can be assigned up to two sources to
indicate to the IRIS user where the material can be obtained.
Those sources are entered in a code format, which is translated
in the Source Name Table.
Table.:
The sum total of all activities supporting IRIS; i.e., identifying
training material, evaluating the material, feeding the desired
information to the computer, and generating the full range of
information products.
See DESIGN PHILOSOPHY
A group of IRIS information products designed to facilitate use
of IRIS. These products include a Thesaurus 3 a Source Name Table,
a Source Code Table, and the Code Definition Table.
The facility through which a number of people, geographically
remote from a computer site, can share the use of that computer
by using typewriter-type terminals connected to the computer via
telephone lines.
T2Anti.nat (Compute*.) :
A piece of equipment; i.e., a typewriter terminal through which
the computer user communicates with a computer. In all instances
the terminal is connected to the computer via a telephone line.
Text EdtiX»i:
A type of computer program designed to allow the user to build,
modify, and maintain text (e.g., business letters, computer
programs, technical reports, etc.). For a specific example see
WYLBUR.
A dictionary limited to those terms used in the water quality
control training program. The terms entered and maintained in
this special Thesaurus are the only terms which can be applied to
any training material being entered into IRIS.
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Type:
Each instructional resource is categorized according to the
available media types; e.g., cassette, tape, film, etc. This
information is entered as a 2-character code which is translated
for the user in the Code Defin-iti-on Table.
Any individual accessing IRIS to satisfy a multi-media training
material selection requirement.
WILBUR:
Developed at Stanford Research Institute, WYLBUR is a computer
program which allows the user to directly communicate with the
computer and build, modify, and maintain text, whether it is a
business letter, a manual, or a computer program.
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CODE DEFINITION TABLE
ITEM
DESCRIPTION
CODE DEFINITION
ID Number
Copyright Code
Item Title
Publication Date
Author
Type
Category
Educational Level
Originating Source
Cost
Purchase/Rent Code
Subject
Remarks
Abstract
unique 9-character field com-
prising a 4-digit agency/
program identifier (EPAW)
plus a 5-digit sequence number
indicates whether item is
copyrighted
title of the material
month and year
up to two
up to four
up to 5 one-character codes
broadly identifying the appli-
cation area of the material
defines educational use level
of material
up to two; identifies organ-
ization responsible for the
material
approximate dollar amount if
item is available for pur-
chase
indicates whether material
can be rented or is available
for purchase
up to 16
identifies special character-
istics of the media that
cannot be easily quantified
up to 5-120 character lines
representing a professional
summary of the material
C copyright
blank no copyright
AC audio tape cassette
AR audio tape reel
FS 35mm filmstrip
MP motion picture
OT overhead transparency
PM printed matter
SL 35mm slide
VC video tape cassette
VR video tape reel
D design
E explanatory
L legal & regulatory
M monitoring &
surveillance
0 operations
P planning
S supervision
T theory
0 remedial
1 basic
2 intermediate
3 advanced
Consult Source Code Table
R loan/rent/free
P purchase
Consult Thesaurus
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