November 2005 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

Blogging Competition at DLIS, Mysore
by N.S. Harinarayana 08 Nov '05

08 Nov '05

Blogs have taken the world by storm. Blogs and RSS (Real Simple Syndication/Rich Site Summary) feeds and their applications in libraries are increasing exponentially. These applications range from current awareness type of settings in keeping up-to-date with new information, table of contents alerts of journal articles, feeds based on a research query in electronic databases, and news alerts from different subject areas. To introduce the students to the world of blogs, the Department of Library and Information Science (DLIS), University of Mysore, Mysore has organised a unique competition called �Express Yourself Online�. The modus operandi of the competition is as follows: � Students have to create their own blogs in Google blogger. � They have post their thoughts for a fortnight period starting from November 1, 2005. They can write on any topic of their choice. � Students can post as many entries as they wish during this period. � Two judges will be visiting these blogs frequently and provide suitable tips to individual bloggers. � Two best student bloggers will receive prizes. The links for the student blogs are available at http://nsharinarayana.blogspot.com . The judges of the competition have also created their blogs for this purpose and they are available at http://1ofthejudge.blogspot.com and http://2ndjudge.blogspot.com . LIS-FORUM members may visit these blogs and give comments. The two objectives of this competition are to induce some element of online culture in the students and to provide opportunity to express their thoughts freely. We feel that writing skills of students may be improved to some extent through this competition. The blogging competition is one of the events organized by Mysore University Library and Information Science Students Association (MULISSA). -- N.S.Harinarayana Ph.D Department of Library and Information Science University of Mysore Manasagangotri, Mysore 570 006 Ph: 2419393

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Call for Registration: IEEE Symposium(2005) - Emerging Trends in Wireless Networks
by Raju, MJM 08 Nov '05

08 Nov '05

Hello Can you please circulate this attached notice about the IEEE Annual Symposium on Wireless Networks. Thanks in advance. Raju MJM ________________________________________ MJM Raju Librarian Siemens Public Communication Networks Pvt. Ltd. Division: Siemens Communication Software 10th Floor, Raheja Towers, MG Road, Bangalore - 560 001 Phone : -91-080-25062245 (Direct) : -91-080-25062000 (Extn. 2245) FAX : -91-080-25594369 Mailto:Raju.MJM@Siemens.Com IEEE Bangalore Section: 14th Annual Symposium - 2005 "Emerging Trends in Wireless Networks" November 24-25, 2005 Hotel Capitol, Bangalore, India Wireless is the latest buzz in the industry, with mobile subscriptions overtaking the fixed network subscriptions in many places. Wireless is no longer just synonymous with voice communication; wireless data networks are catching the industry imagination. Wi-fi, Wi-MAX networks are now a reality and are increasing the user base enabling further extensions. Newer technologies like Wireless Sensor networks; Mobile Adhoc networks (MANETs), RFID are expanding the scope of wireless networks. This progress in network evolution demands enhanced architectures, optimal network management, newer protocols throwing open challenges for experts. IEEE Bangalore Section Annual Symposium 2005 will offer opportunities for students and professionals to delve in to the intricacies of the heterogeneous wireless networks and the emerging applications and services they deliver in the following sessions: * Emerging Wireless Networks * Emerging Network Management Systems * Emerging Mobile Device Technologies * Emerging Wireless Services Symposium also offers Industry invited talks on future trends in Wireless networks by technology leaders from Intel, Siemens, Motorola, Lucent, IBM , Infosys, ADC -Krone, D-link, etc. IEEE Bangalore section invites all interested ( members and other professionals) in this topic to attend the symposium without fail. Please check the Bangalore section website for up-to-date information: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r10/bangalore/ <http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r10/bangalore/> (also available in the attachments) Symposium Fees * IEEE Members: Rs. 800* * Other Participants: Rs. 1000 * IEEE Student Members: Rs. 400* * Other Student Participants: Rs. 500 * On producing the membership proof (IEEE Membership card) Registration includes coffee/Tea & lunch on both days of the Symposuim. Registration Details: The registration form and fee must be sent to the Convener of the Symposium at the address given below. Mode of payment would be Cash at Venue/DD/Local-cheque (Outstation cheques will not be accepted). The cheque or draft should be drawn on 'IEEE Bangalore Section', Payable at Bangalore (DONOT draw cheque in the name of convenor or Ravikiran. A etc). Every one, including authors/paper presenters are required to register. Advance registration before 5:00 PM, 20 November 2005 is necessary even in case you wish to pay by cash on the venue (e-mail the registration form to Ravikiran.A(a)gmail.com ). Otherwise mail the Registration Form along with the DD/Cheque to: Ravikiran A Program Manager - Software Development Siemens Public Communication Networks Pvt. Ltd 2nd Floor, S.N Building 1, M.G Road Bangalore 560001 Email :Ravikiran.A@Gmail.com Tel :+91-80-25062146 (Direct) , +91-9844350587 (Mob) Fax :+91-80-25062406 Please note that we do not undertake accommodation and transport arrangements. Please register for participation in the symposium on or before 20-November-2005, by sending the registration form attached through e-mail to block the seats. Corporate Support: Main Sponsors: SIEMENS(Siemens Public Communication Networks Pvt. Ltd) Co-Sponsors: ISRO Hello� � Can you please circulate this attached notice about the�IEEE Annual Symposium on Wireless Networks. � Thanks in advance. Raju MJM ________________________________________ MJM Raju Librarian Siemens Public Communication Networks Pvt. Ltd. Division: Siemens Communication Software 10th Floor, Raheja Towers, MG Road, Bangalore - 560 001 Phone : -91-080-25062245 (Direct) �� : -91-080-25062000 (Extn. 2245) FAX�� : -91-080-25594369 mailto:Raju.MJM@Siemens.Com Mailto:Raju.MJM@Siemens.Com � IEEE Bangalore Section: 14th Annual Symposium - 2005 "Emerging Trends in Wireless Networks" November 24-25, 2005 Hotel Capitol, Bangalore, India Wireless is the latest buzz in the industry, with mobile subscriptions overtaking the fixed network subscriptions in many places. Wireless is no longer just synonymous with voice communication; wireless data networks are catching the industry imagination. Wi-fi, Wi-MAX networks are now a reality and are increasing the user base enabling further extensions. Newer technologies like Wireless Sensor networks; Mobile Adhoc networks (MANETs), RFID are expanding the scope of wireless networks. This progress in network evolution demands enhanced architectures, optimal network management, newer protocols throwing open challenges for experts. IEEE Bangalore Section Annual Symposium 2005 will offer opportunities for students and professionals to delve in to the intricacies of the heterogeneous wireless networks and the emerging applications and services they deliver in the following sessions: Emerging Wireless Networks Emerging Network Management Systems Emerging Mobile Device Technologies Emerging Wireless Services Symposium also offers Industry invited talks on future trends in Wireless networks by technology leaders from Intel, Siemens, Motorola, Lucent, IBM , Infosys, ADC -Krone, D-link, etc. IEEE Bangalore section invites all interested ( members and other professionals)�in this topic to attend the symposium without fail. � Please check the Bangalore section website for up-to-date information: http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r10/bangalore/ http://www.ewh.ieee.org/r10/bangalore/ ( also available in the attachments) Symposium Fees IEEE Members: Rs. 800* Other Participants: Rs. 1000 IEEE Student Members: Rs. 400* Other Student Participants: Rs. 500 * On producing the membership proof (IEEE Membership card) Registration includes coffee/Tea & lunch on both days of the Symposuim. Registration Details: The registration form and fee must be sent to the Convener of the Symposium at the address given below. Mode of payment would be Cash at Venue/DD/Local-cheque (Outstation cheques will not be accepted). The cheque or draft should be drawn on 'IEEE Bangalore Section', Payable at Bangalore (DONOT draw cheque in the name of convenor or Ravikiran. A etc). Every one, including authors/paper presenters are required to register. Advance registration before 5:00 PM, 20 November 2005 is necessary even in case you wish to pay by cash on the venue (e-mail the registration form to mailto:Ravikiran.A@gmail.com Ravikiran.A(a)gmail.com ). Otherwise mail the Registration Form along with the DD/Cheque to: Ravikiran A Program Manager - Software Development Siemens Public Communication Networks Pvt. Ltd 2nd Floor, S.N Building 1, M.G Road Bangalore 560001 Email �: mailto:Ravikiran.A@Gmail.com Ravikiran.A(a)Gmail.com Tel � �:+91-80-25062146 (Direct) , +91-9844350587 (Mob) Fax � �:+91-80-25062406 Please note that we do not undertake accommodation and transport arrangements. Please register for participation in the symposium on or before 20-November-2005, by sending the registration form attached through e-mail to block the seats. Corporate Support: Main Sponsors: SIEMENS(Siemens Public Communication Networks Pvt. Ltd) Co-Sponsors: ISRO

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Seminar on Information Requirements of Today's User - reg
by Arunachalam Hariharan 08 Nov '05

08 Nov '05

Seminar on Information Requirements of Today's User Jointly Organized By Society for the Advancement of Library and Information Science (SALIS) (Chennai Chapter) & B S A Crescent Engineering College, Chennai Date 12.11.2005 Time 9.30 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Venue Convention Centre - Seminar Hall B S A Crescent Engineering College, Vandalur, Chennai - 600 048 Programme Schedule 08.30-09.30 AM Registration 09.30-11.00 A M Inaugural session and keynote address Changing dimensions of Library services 11.00-11.15 AM Tea Break 11.15-12.10 PM Technical Session I Web resources in various disciplines 12.10-01.00 AM Technical Session II Information requirements of today's user in the digital world 01.00-02.00 PM Lunch Break 02.00-02.45 PM Technical Session III Information literacy programmes for today's users 02.45-03.30 PM Technical Session IV Training the LIS professionals to meet the demands of today's users 03.30-03.45 PM Tea Break 03.45-04.30 PM Technical Session V Building digital library resources for your users 04.30-05.00 PM Valediction Seminar Coordinator Mrs. V. Sakthi Regha Secretary, SALIS Chennai Chapter Fee: Rs. 100 for SALIS members and Rs. 150 for non-members Completed registration form(s) can be sent to (multiple copies can be Xeroxed): Mr. P. PANNEERSELVAM Librarian & Organizing Secretary B S A Crescent Engineering College G S T Road, Vandalur, Chennai - 600 048 Phone: 044 22751347/48/50 Mobile: 9841103912 E-mail: p panneer(a)yahoo.com Seminar brochure can be downloaded from salis website http://autolib-india.net/salis.html __________________________________ Yahoo! Mail - PC Magazine Editors' Choice 2005 http://mail.yahoo.com

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Request for a book
by Yashwant G. Kanade 07 Nov '05

07 Nov '05

Dear Members, Could you kindly help me to get the following title? because it is out of print copy and not avaliable in market. If it is available any library please inform us. Title: Animal acoustic communication: Sound analysis and research methods by Hopp S L, Springer, 1998 With Regards Yashwant Kanade CES, IISc, Bangalore Ph. 23600985 / 22932506 E-106,107 kanade(a)ces.iisc.ernet.in

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GOOGLE PRINT PROGRAMME UNDER BOOK DIGITISATION PROJECT
by T R B Sarma 05 Nov '05

05 Nov '05

This is the information regarding Google Online Digitisation Programme: Google and four US libraries planned to unveil on 3rd November the first collection of thousands of mostly 19th century American literary and historical works as the Web search leader seeks to regain momentum for its project to put library books online. Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Michigan, and the New York Public Library have contributed US Civil War history books, Government documents, the writings of Henry James, and other books to the Google Print programme. The books were scanned by the company's book digitisation project and can be read in entirely at http://print.google.com. The text is searchable and users can save images of individual pages. TRB SARMA Librarian, ISEC Nagarabhavi, Bangalore. 560 072. E-mail : trbsarma(a)isec.ac.in Telephone: 080-23215468 Extn. 302 This is the information regarding Google Online Digitisation Programme : Google and four US libraries planned to unveil on 3rd November the first collection of thousands of mostly 19th century American literary and historical works as the Web search leader seeks to regain momentum for its project to put library books online. Harvard University, Stanford University, University of Michigan, and the New York Public Library have contributed US Civil War history books, Government documents, the writings of Henry James, and other books to the Google Print programme. The books were scanned by the company's book digitisation project and can be read in entirely at http://print.google.com http://print.google.com . The text is searchable and users can save images of individual pages. TRB SARMA Librarian, ISEC Nagarabhavi, Bangalore. 560 072. E-mail : mailto:trbsarma@isec.ac.in trbsarma(a)isec.ac.in Telephone: 080-23215468 Extn. 302

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[communaute-edm] documents in english
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Nov '05

05 Nov '05

Friends: Here is news about the book "Word Matters" - a collection of thirty essays by civil society activists -commissioned especially for distribution at the World Summit on the Information Society. Hope you find it interesting. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam]

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The new Unesco report
by Subbiah Arunachalam 05 Nov '05

05 Nov '05

Friends: Here is a 220-page report from UNESCO, Towards Knowledge Societies, well in time for distribution at WSIS, Tunis. http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001418/141843e.pdf It talks about the need for open access among other things. Please spread the word. Arun

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Unesco on knowledge societies
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Nov '05

04 Nov '05

Improving access to knowledge Knowledge versus information societies: UNESCO report takes stock of the difference, a press release dated yesterday. Excerpt: A UNESCO report launched today urges governments to expand quality education for all, increase community access to information and communication technology, and improve cross-border scientific knowledge-sharing, in an effort to narrow the digital and knowledge divides between the North and South and move towards a smart form of sustainable human development. Towards Knowledge Societies, launched in Paris today by UNESCO Director-General Koïchiro Matsuura, also advocates...sharing environmental knowledge and developing statistical tools to measure knowledge and help policy makers define their priorities....The Report, opens a panorama that paints the future in both promising and disquieting tones, says the Director-General, promising because the potential offered by a rational and purposeful use of the new technologies offers real prospects for human and sustainable development and the building of more democratic societies; disquieting for the obstacles and snares along the way are all too real. One of the main obstacles, according to the Report, is the disparity in access to information and communication technology that has become known as the digital divide. Only 11 percent of the worlds population has access to the internet and 90 percent of those connected live in industrialized countries. This digital divide is itself the consequence of a more serious split. The knowledge divide, write the authors, today more than ever, separates countries endowed with powerful research and development potential, highly effective education systems and a range of public learning and cultural facilities, from nations with deficient education systems and research institutions starved of resources, and suffering as a result of the brain drain. Encouraging the development of knowledge societies requires overcoming these gaps, consolidating two pillars of the global information society that are still too unevenly guaranteed access to information for all and freedom of expression....The stakes are high, stresses the Report, for the cost of ignorance is greater than the cost of education and knowledge sharing. It argues in favour of societies that are able to integrate all their members and promote new forms of solidarity involving both present and future generations. Nobody, it states, should be excluded from knowledge societies, where knowledge is a public good, available to each and every individual. (PS: The report itself is not online, at least so far.)

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Re: Shouldn't Indian libraries join either the Open Content
by Subbiah Arunachalam 04 Nov '05

04 Nov '05

Dear Balki: I agree with you. The Digital Library Initiative (in India) should negotiate with Internet Archives (OCA) and Google with the backing of the Government of India. Please talk about these aspects in the session on Open Access at the Science Congress in H'bad. Google's trouble looks to be temporary. Most legal experts in the USA including Lawrence Lessig have opined that the law suits against Google filed by the Authors' Guild and five publishers are rather weak and that the verdict will be in favour of Google (fair use clause). Best wishes. Arun > > Dear Arun: I am right now with Brewster Kale and also the scientists - > Sullivan from Google- > India and China are planning to join the OCA- As you know the Internet > Archives are our partners - they also host the books under the million > books project- > all three of us - The MBP team, Google and OCA realized that we have > complimentary strengths- > We have the great edge because of - > CMU- IISc& Indian Universities, Egypt, Australia and China Universities- a > great research strength- what was displayed today is almost mind boggling > research by the MBP team- The out reach of OCA and the disseminating power > of Google- we have mnearly 170,000 books in India, 500,000 books in China > and 100,000 books between Alexandria and OCa - we are targetting to host 1 > Million books between all of us in a combined portal before next year > annual meeting- ne sinle Million books portal- > > As you know Google's respect for our efforts is very great- regarding all > libraries in India joining the OCA or Google - you must think twice- oogle > is in trouble already- the best is to let the DLI interact through the > government with outsiders instead of every library interacting with > outsiders- the national perspective will be lost- > We had done this before and wasted money like hell- every one holding a > consrtium and talking about diitization- let us not do this again and > waste ovt money- > > Regards > Balki > Dear Balki: >> >> I have a specific question for you, as you are a pioneer and the first >> in >> India to set up both an open access institutional archive for research >> papers (at IISc) and the Million Books Digial Library. >> >> Should not major Indian libraries join the Open Content Alliance >> (promoted >> by Brewster Kahle) and/ or the Google Library? Major western libraries >> are >> joining one or the other, but our libraries have some unique collections >> in the areas of philosophy, religion, literature in our own languages, >> some of them (e.g. Sanskrit and Tamil) older than all the western >> languages, indigenous systems of medicine, etc. >> >> Please take the lead and make our books widely known and read around the >> world. Generations of Indians will begrateful to you! NCSI could be the >> nodal point. I am sure the Knowledge Commission and the Department of >> Culture can be approached for any funds required. Microsoft (USA) has >> pledged to scan 150,000 books. May be you could ask Microsoft (India) >> and >> other IT majors to lend support. >> >> Best wishes. >> >> Arun >> [Subbiah Arunachalam] > >

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Free LiBSUITE RFID Presentation
by Pranaykumar Dhiwar 04 Nov '05

04 Nov '05

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