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EPrints - a new version
by Subbiah Arunachalam 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Beta release of Eprints version 3.0 Steve Hitchcock, EPrints v3.0 beta announcement, Eprints Insiders, November 6, 2006. Excerpt: This is the text, about to be circulated, of the announcement of the EPrints v3.0 beta version. EPrints v3.0 beta release puts repository managers and users in control The first beta release of EPrints version 3.0 gives more control and flexibility to repository managers, technical administrators and depositors.... An innovative new plugin architecture enables both non-technical and technical administrators to create new, shareable mini-applications that will run with EPrints to manage increasing information flows in and out of repositories.... The beta release of EPrints v3 is available for download. Among the new features displayed by this major new version are: - Efficient new user interface to streamline deposits and editorial workflow - Flexible customisation of deposit workflow based on users and deposit metadata - Auto-completion of names for authors, journals, and other metadata types - Support for third party plugins makes it easier for users to add and share new import, export and user interface functions without modifying the core code - Improved XML import/export format - More efficient full-text indexing - Export searches as RSS feeds, BibTeX, EndNote, XML, etc. - Full eprint audit history to support preservation applications - Improved support for set-up, with a tool to walk installers through much more of the process - Test-data importer to create 100 demonstration records... EPrints v3.0 will be officially released at the EPrints User Group meeting at the international Open Repositories 2007 conference in San Antonio, TX, on January 24, 2007. PS: Although this is a preview of a forthcoming announcement, the beta release is available for downloading now. Send instant messages to your online friends http://uk.messenger.yahoo.com

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Workshop in University of Mumbai
by ravija srivastava 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Dear Professionals, As part of sesqui-centennial celebrations of the University of Mumbai, the Department of Libray & Information Science is conducting a National workshop on " Application of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy Programmes" during 30th nov. - 2nd Dec., 2006. As an important feature, third day of the workshop will have a panel discussion on " Academic Libraries as an Agent of Change" by the University Librarians of the first three Universities of India viz. University of Kolkatta, University of Chennai and University of Mumbai. We look forward to your participation in this historically important event. UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAIS DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Jointly Organize A NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON APPLICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY TO INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAMMES INTRODUCTION Information Literacy is an important aspect of lifelong learning in the present competitive world replete with abundant information sources in various forms and formats. In libraries and information centers the reference librarians have traditionally provided bibliographic instruction or user education or library instruction to the users. Information literacy instruction besides covering all of them implies that information professionals strive to employ the users of information with a set of skills required to be able to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively in the desired manner. As a necessity in many academic and research libraries it has become a core activity. Therefore the professional librarians need to be equipped with instructional techniques that can make the instruction programmes in the library more effective. This workshop is the first of its kind involving experts from the fields of Library & Information Science and Education. OBJECTIVES The workshop aims to enable the participants 1. To know the elements of information literacy instruction 2. To know the elements of instructional technology 3. To design a customized training module for a single user or a group of identified users 4. To assess the effectiveness of their training programme METHODOLOGY The resource persons will use lecture method of instruction supported by exercises and activities suitable to the topic covered. Interactive sessions will be held along with each sesion. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Reference Librarians and other information professionals in academic and research libraries who regularly conduct information literacy instruction sessions (formal or informal) will benefit from this workshop by learning how to structure their instruction programmes in a technical manner. VENUE Prof.D.N.Marshall Auditorium, Department of Library & Information Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Library, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), 400098. DATE 30 Nov. 2 Dec. 2006 *REGISTRATION Registration Fee : Rs.500/-(including breakfast, lunch, workshop kit and study material) Accommodation : Arrangement can be made in the Guest House within University Campus on first come first served basis *Please send duly filled application forms on the address given. Contact Persons: 1.Mrs. Ravija Srivastava Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526679 Mo. 9819325070 E-mail ID : ravija_srivastava(a)yahoo.com 2.Prof. (Dr.) S.R. Pandya Head, Department of Education University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526226 PROGRAM SCHEDULE Day 1 : 30th Nov. 2006 0900 hrs. Registration 0930 hrs. Inauguration 1000 hrs. Keynote Speech by Dr.V.N.Patkar 1115 hrs. Tea Break 1130 hrs. Session 1 : Instructional Strategies with special reference to Information Literacy 1300 hrs. Lunch Break 1400 hrs Session 2 : Learning Styles 1530 hrs. Tea Break 1545 hrs. Session 3 : Critical Thinking Skills Day 2 : 1st Dec. 2006 0945 hrs. Session 1 :Instructional Design I 1115 hrs. Tea Break 1130 hrs. Session 2 : Instructional Design II 1300 hrs. Lunch Break 1400 hrs. Session 3 : E-Learning 1530 hrs. Tea Break 1545 hrs. Session 4 : Evaluation & Assessment 1800 hrs. Cultural Programme 1930 hrs. Dinner Day 3 : 2nd Dec. 2006 0930 hrs. Panel Discussion : Academic Libraries as an Agent of Change By University Librarians of Calcutta, Madras, Mumbai and SNDT Universitites 1130 hrs. Tea Break 1145 hrs. Practicals 1300 hrs. Lunch break 1400 hrs. Practicals contd. 1530 hrs. Tea Break 1545 hrs. Presentations 1630 hrs. Valedictory REGISTRATION FORM Name : Dr./Mr./Ms._____________________________________________________ Designation :________________________________________ Name of organization :_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ph.(off.)______________(Mob.)__________________Email____________________ Accomodation Required : Yes / No Details of Payment : ___________________________________________________ (Cheques and Demand Drafts to be drawn in the name of Librarian, University of Mumbai payable at Mumbai.) --------------------------------- Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Yahoo! Messenger's cheap PC-to-Phone call rates. Dear Professionals, As part of sesqui-centennial celebrations of the University of Mumbai, the Department of Libray & Information Science is conducting a National workshop on " Application of Instructional Technology to Information Literacy Programmes" during 30th nov. - 2nd Dec., 2006. As an important feature, third day of the workshop will have a panel discussion on " Academic Libraries as an Agent of Change" by the University Librarians of the first three Universities of India viz. University of Kolkatta, University of Chennai and University of Mumbai. We look forward to your participation in this historically important event. UNIVERSITY OF MUMBAI S DEPARTMENT OF LIBRARY & INFORMATION SCIENCE AND DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION Jointly Organize A NATIONAL WORKSHOP ON APPLICATION OF INSTRUCTIONAL TECHNOLOGY TO INFORMATION LITERACY PROGRAMMES INTRODUCTION Information Literacy is an important aspect of lifelong learning in the present competitive world replete with abundant information sources in various forms and formats. In libraries and information centers the reference librarians have traditionally provided bibliographic instruction or user education or library instruction to the users. Information literacy instruction besides covering all of them implies that information professionals strive to employ the users of information with a set of skills required to be able to find, retrieve, analyze, and use information effectively in the desired manner. As a necessity in many academic and research libraries it has become a core activity. Therefore the professional librarians need to be equipped with instructional techniques that can make the instruction programmes in the library more effective. This workshop is the first of its kind involving experts from the fields of Library & Information Science and Education. OBJECTIVES The workshop aims to enable the participants 1. To know the elements of information literacy instruction 2. To know the elements of instructional technology 3. To design a customized training module for a single user or a group of identified users 4. To assess the effectiveness of their training programme METHODOLOGY The resource persons will use lecture method of instruction supported by exercises and activities suitable to the topic covered. Interactive sessions will be held along with each sesion. WHO SHOULD ATTEND Reference Librarians and other information professionals in academic and research libraries who regularly conduct information literacy instruction sessions (formal or informal) will benefit from this workshop by learning how to structure their instruction programmes in a technical manner. VENUE Prof.D.N.Marshall Auditorium, Department of Library & Information Science, Jawaharlal Nehru Library, University of Mumbai, Vidyanagari, Kalina, Santa Cruz (E), 400098. DATE 30 Nov. 2 Dec. 2006 *REGISTRATION Registration Fee : Rs.500/-(including breakfast, lunch, workshop kit and study material) Accommodation : Arrangement can be made in the Guest House within University Campus on first come first served basis *Please send duly filled application forms on the address given. Contact Persons: 1.Mrs. Ravija Srivastava Lecturer Department of Library & Information Science University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526679 Mo. 9819325070 E-mail ID : mailto:ravija_srivastava@yahoo.com ravija_srivastava(a)yahoo.com 2.Prof. (Dr.) S.R. Pandya Head, Department of Education University of Mumbai Vidyanagari, Kalina Santa Cruz (E) Mumbai 400098 Ph. 91-022-26526226 PROGRAM SCHEDULE Day 1 : 30 th Nov. 2006 0900 hrs. Registration 0930 hrs. Inauguration 1000 hrs. Keynote Speech by Dr.V.N.Patkar 1115 hrs. Tea Break 1130 hrs. Session 1 : Instructional Strategies with special reference to Information Literacy 1300 hrs. Lunch Break 1400 hrs Session 2 : Learning Styles 1530 hrs. Tea Break 1545 hrs. Session 3 : Critical Thinking Skills Day 2 : 1 st Dec. 2006 0945 hrs. Session 1 : Instructional Design I 1115 hrs. Tea Break 1130 hrs. Session 2 : Instructional Design II 1300 hrs. Lunch Break 1400 hrs. Session 3 : E-Learning 1530 hrs. Tea Break 1545 hrs. Session 4 : Evaluation & Assessment 1800 hrs. Cultural Programme 1930 hrs. Dinner Day 3 : 2 nd Dec. 2006 0930 hrs. Panel Discussion : Academic Libraries as an Agent of Change By University Librarians of Calcutta , Madras , Mumbai and SNDT Universitites 1130 hrs. Tea Break 1145 hrs. Practicals 1300 hrs. Lunch break 1400 hrs. Practicals contd. 1530 hrs. Tea Break 1545 hrs. Presentations 1630 hrs. Valedictory REGISTRATION FORM Name : Dr./Mr./Ms._____________________________________________________ Designation :________________________________________ Name of organization :_________________________________________________ Address:_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ph.(off.)______________(Mob.)__________________Email____________________ Accomodation Required : Yes / No Details of Payment : ___________________________________________________ (Cheques and Demand Drafts to be drawn in the name of Librarian, University of Mumbai payable at Mumbai.) Low, Low, Low Rates! Check out Yahoo! Messenger's cheap http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail_us/taglines/postman8/*http://us.rd.yahoo.com/ev… PC-to-Phone call rates.

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Re-declining Reading habits
by loan fayaz 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Sir, It is a topic of debate in madern multimedia society that reading habits are declining. I am conducting research on the same topic entitled " Impact of surfing on Reading Habits: A Case Study of the Students Of Kashmir Valley". During my study i find most of the students use online resources but still spend a good amount of time on reading their interested information. So we can conclude that only reading formats have changed not reading habits. Thans you fayazlib @yahoo.co.in --------------------------------- Find out what India is talking about on - Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW Sir, It is a topic of debate in madern multimedia society that reading habits are declining. I am conducting research on the same topic entitled " Impact of surfing on Reading Habits: A Case Study of the Students Of Kashmir Valley". During my study i find most of the students use online resources but still spend a good amount of time on reading their interested information. So we can conclude that only reading formats have changed not reading habits. Thans you fayazlib @yahoo.co.in Find out what India is talking about on - http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.yahoo.com/ Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/messengertagline/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.… Get it NOW

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SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD
by Mailing List Manager 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Date: Mon, 6 Nov 2006 17:40:24 +0800 From: "Muralidharan, Padma (ELS-DEL)" <P.Muralidharan(a)elsevier.com> Dear Librarian/Information Scientist, Recognizing India's contribution to world science, ScopusTM has instituted the SCOPUS YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD to recognize and reward the Indian researcher's talent, knowledge and expertise. This award will be given away in eight major scientific disciplines : Biological Sciences :Chemistry :Earth & Oceanographic Sciences : Engineering : Mathematics : Medicine : Physics :Social Sciences We are extremely happy to be inviting nominations from your institution to be considered for this award. The award carries a plaque and a cash award of at least Rs. 50,000. The criteria for award selection are as follows: * Must be an Indian citizen and not be over 40 years of age as of 31.12.2006 * No. of Papers published in peer-reviewed (Indian & foreign) journals will only be considered * No. of Citations received * No. of Patents filed The selection committee will consist of subject experts in the eight areas. The application forms can be downloaded from <http://asia.elsevier.com/htmlmailings/india.doc> http://asia.elsevier.com/htmlmailings/india.doc and the last date for recieving nominations is 10th November, 2006. Please do circulate this information to your faculty/researchers to enable them send in their applications. More information about Scopus can be had from <http://www.scopus.com/> www.scopus.com Further information can be had from Padma Muralidharan, Account Development Manager, Elsevier India (Science & Technology) at <mailto:p.muralidharan@elsevier.com> p.muralidharan(a)elsevier.com Ph : +91-11-42890202; +91-9810739993 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks & regards, Padma Muralidharan Account Development Manager Elsevier India (Science & Technology) 274, Capt Gaur Marg Sriniwaspuri New Delhi - 110 065 Ph : 011-42890202; 9810739993 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar
by anitha mk 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Dear Members/Students of LIS, This is a reminder about the registration for the second Dr. T B Rajashekar Memorial Seminar on "Competencies for the Budding Information Professionals in the Digital Era", to be held on Saturday, 11 November 2006 at NCSI, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. We take this opportunity to thank all the students who have already registered for the workshop. We will be able to accommodate few more students for the seminar. In view of this, we have extended the deadline for registration till Thursday, 9 November 2006. So, register immediately to avoid disappointment. For more details including registration, visit: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/seminar2006.html Thanks and Regards, Anitha M.K and Ravi Nandhan V NCSI-NET Coordinators  � Dear Members/Students of LIS, � This is a reminder about the registration for the second Dr. T B Rajashekar Memorial Seminar on "Competencies for the Budding Information Professionals in the Digital Era", to be held on Saturday, 11 November 2006 at NCSI, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore . � We take this opportunity to thank all the students who have already registered for the workshop. We will be able to accommodate few more students for the seminar. In view of this, we have extended the deadline for registration till Thursday, 9 November 2006 . So, register immediately to avoid disappointment. � For more details including registration, visit: � http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/seminar2006.html http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/seminar2006.html � Thanks and Regards, Anitha M.K and Ravi Nandhan V NCSI-NET Coordinators � �

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Training: Managing information resources in the digital age: New Delhi; Nov 21-25, 2006 [Last Date: Nov 10, 2006]
by kiran＠cseindia.org 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Training: Managing information resources in the digital age New Delhi, November 21-25, 2006 =============================== This unique course covers the management of information at an institutional level and effective dissemination using the web. The popular, hands-on training programme includes: - Sourcing information (information acquisition and research) - Classification and indexing (including digitised resources) - Developing and managing audio-visual resources (films, photos, CDs) - Library automation tools - Product planning, services and marketing - Digital library fundamentals (IT for information management) - Web-based tools for information outreach - Basic Webmaster skills - Developing an information resource centre: Planning Last date for registration: November 4, 2006 Register online >> http://www.cseindia.org/misc/library_form.htm For more information contact: Kiran Pandey < kiran(a)cseindia.org > Ms. Kiran Pandey **************************************************************** CENTRE FOR SCIENCE AND ENVIRONMENT ( CSE ) 41, TUGHLAKABAD INSTITUTIONAL AREA, NEW DELHI- 110 062 TELE: 29955124 29956110, 29956394,29956399 FAX : 91-11-29955879 VISIT US AT: http://www.cseindia.org Email: kiran(a)cseindia.org ext:233 ****************************************************************

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Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2007
by Mailing List Manager 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Date: Tue, 31 Oct 2006 13:42:37 +0000 (GMT) From: Puna Das <puna_05(a)yahoo.co.in> Early childhood care and education: special theme of the 2007 Education for All Global Monitoring Report On 26 October 2006, the Director-General of UNESCO, Mr Koïchiro Matsuura, launched the new edition of the Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2007, which takes as its special theme early childhood care and education (ECCE). The event was held at UNICEF Headquarters, New York. The full-text of the report is downloadable from the following link: Strong Foundations: Early Childhood Care and Education - Education for All Global Monitoring Report 2007 http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0014/001477/147794e.pdf ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Information Society Division Communication and Information Sector UNESCO House B 5/29 Safdarjung Enclave New Delhi 110 029, INDIA Email: d.anup-kumar(a)unesco.org Tel : 91-11-26713000 Fax : 91-11-26713001/02 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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Advertisement of 'Library Assistant' in Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology, Yelahanka
by Gangadhar KC 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Dear Sir, We are in need of a Library assistant prefarably Male candidate, who is ready to stay in campus and work in the second shift i.e..till 8.30 PM. He should possess Diploma in Library Science or Bachelor of Library Science. Should have basic computer knowledge and aware of Library software operations. Hardware & Networking trained Candidates will be preferred. Interested candidates can rush their resume to the undersigned on or before 13th Nov, 2006. Gangadhar K.C. Librarian Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064. Ph: 2856 3616 E-mail ID:gangadhar67@yahoomail.com Gangadhar K.C. Librarian Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064. Ph:080-2856 3616, 5768 4111 Cell:99860 39867 --------------------------------- Sponsored Link For just $24.99/mo., Vonage offers unlimited local and long- distance calling. Sign up now. Dear Sir, We are in need of a Library assistant prefarably Male candidate, who is ready to stay in campus and work in the second shift i.e..till 8.30 PM. He should possess Diploma in Library Science or Bachelor of Library Science. Should have basic computer knowledge and aware of Library software operations. Hardware & Networking trained Candidates will be preferred. Interested candidates can rush their resume to the undersigned on or before 13th Nov, 2006 . Gangadhar K.C. Librarian Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064. Ph: 2856 3616 E-mail ID:gangadhar67@yahoomail.com Gangadhar K.C. Librarian Nitte Meenakshi Institute of Technology P.B.No.6429, Yelahanka, Bangalore-560 064. Ph:080-2856 3616, 5768 4111 Cell:99860 39867 Sponsored Link For just $24.99/mo., Vonage offers unlimited local and long- distance calling. http://clk.atdmt.com/VON/go/yhxxxvon1080000018von/direct/01/ Sign up now.

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LinuxThane 2006
by Kadambari Kardekar 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

The Department of Information Technology, B. N. Bandodkar College of Science is an active center in the field of Information Technology of Thane District. To create awareness of Linux in students and society, Department of Information Technology is conducting Two days Conference on Linux namely LinuxThane 2006 on November 24-25, 2006. The organizing committee has decided to publish proceedings of the conference on the first day i.e. 24th November 2006. Some part of this proceeding is reserved for advertisements. We sincerely appeal to you to join your helping hands with us. For more information please visit www.vpmthane.org Or mail us at itbnb(a)vpmthane.org Phone : 25336507 Ext. 266, 267, 265. --------------------------------- Find out what India is talking about on - Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. Get it NOW The Department of Information Technology, B. N. Bandodkar College of Science is an active center in the field of Information Technology of Thane District. To create awareness of Linux in students and society, Department of Information Technology is conducting Two days Conference on Linux namely LinuxThane 2006 on November 24-25, 2006. The organizing committee has decided to publish proceedings of the conference on the first day i.e. 24 th November 2006. Some part of this proceeding is reserved for advertisements. We sincerely appeal to you to join your helping hands with us. For more information please visit http://www.vpmthane.org www.vpmthane.org Or mail us at mailto:itbnb@vpmthane.org itbnb(a)vpmthane.org Phone : 25336507 Ext. 266, 267, 265. Find out what India is talking about on - http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/yanswers/*http://in.answers.yahoo.com/ Yahoo! Answers India Send FREE SMS to your friend's mobile from Yahoo! Messenger Version 8. http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/messengertagline/*http://in.messenger.yahoo.… Get it NOW

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EMPI Digital Library National Convention - 2007
by Mailing List Manager 06 Nov '06

06 Nov '06

Date: Wed, 01 Nov 2006 10:47:11 +0000 From: ANIL SINGH <rathoreas(a)hotmail.com> Digital Library National Convention An Initiative of EMPI Business School's Knowledge & Learning Resource Center For Diffusion of Contemporary Contemplation of Serving Library Users with Alacrity & Accuracy � 19th - 20th March, 2007 India International Centre, 40, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi � For Registration & Other Details Log-on - http:\\www.empidlnc.org e-mail: empidlnc2007(a)gmail.com

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