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Impact factor
by Smita Chandra 08 Jun '06

08 Jun '06

Dear Colleagues, We are in urgent need of the impact factors of the following journals for the years 2004 and 2005 (if available). If anybody could please help us with the same or direct us to appropriate person / institution for the same we would be extremely grateful. 1. Journal of Quarternary Science (Pub.:Wiley Interscience) 2. Deep Sea Research Part I and Part II 3. Marine Geology 4. Quarternary Geochornology. Thanking you in anticipation, Yours sincerely, Smita-- Smita Chandra Librarian Indian Institute of Geomagnetism New Mumbai Ph. 91-22-2748 4000 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com Dear Colleagues, We are in urgent need of the impact factors of the following journals for the years 2004 and 2005 (if available). If anybody could please help us with the same or direct us to appropriate person / institution for the same we would be extremely grateful. 1. Journal of Quarternary Science (Pub.:Wiley Interscience) 2. Deep Sea Research Part I and Part II 3. Marine Geology 4. Quarternary Geochornology. Thanking you in anticipation, Yours sincerely, Smita-- Smita Chandra Librarian Indian Institute of Geomagnetism New Mumbai Ph. 91-22-2748 4000 __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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dLIST Information Sciences Digital Archive Announces New Editors
by Anita S. Coleman 08 Jun '06

08 Jun '06

dLIST Information Sciences Digital Archive Announces New Editors We are pleased to announce the dynamic new team of editors for dLIST, the Digital Library of Information Science & Technology. These Information/Library & Information Science faculty and librarians will be responsible for specific subjects. * Charles W. Bailey, Jr., Asst. Dean for Digital Library Planning and Development, University of Houston Libraries, Houston * Anita Coleman, Asst. Prof., University of Arizona, Tucson * Marija Dalbello, Assoc. Prof., Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick * Fernando Elichirigoity, Asst. Prof., University of Illinois at Urbana- Champaign * Kristin R. Eschenfelder, Assoc. Prof., University of Wisconsin at Madison * Cheryl Knott Malone, Assoc. Prof., University of Arizona, Tucson * Paul Marty, Asst. Prof., Florida State University, Tallahassee * Michael May, Adult Services Librarian, Carnegie-Stout Public Library, Dubuque * Soo Young Rieh, Asst. Professor, University of Michigan dLIST is a cross-institutional, subject-based, open access digital archive for the Information Sciences, including Archives and Records Management, Library and Information Science, Information Systems, Museum Informatics, and other critical information infrastructures. The dLIST vision is to serve as a trusted archive and source for scholarly communication in the Information Sciences, broadly understood. dLIST seeks to positively impact and shape scholarly communication in our closely related fields. Editors represent diverse sub-disciplinary communities and work closely with scholars in different fields such as Digital Humanities and Digital Libraries (Marija Dalbello), Government Information and Social Informatics (Kristin Eschenfelder), Information Behaviors (Soo Young Rieh), Museum Informatics (Paul Marty), Scholarly Communication (Charles Bailey), Science Technology Studies (Fernando Elichirigoity), and Classics (Michael May). More information about each of the dLIST editors is available at http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu/editors.html. The new team invites you to self-register, self-archive and explore the many unique features of dLIST. Some dLIST features are: * DL-Harvest, http://dlharvest.sir.arizona.edu., an open access aggregator, which brings together materials from 14 global and open access archives in the Information Sciences for meta-searching and access to the full-text * Detailed Usage Statistics, http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu/es/index.php?action=show_detail _date;range=4w provide usage statistics of each item in dLIST * RSS feeds and subscription alerts for items deposited in dLIST are available both by individual subjects (example: Academic Libraries) as well as the entire archive and anybody can be alerted automatically and quickly about new dLIST works, http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu/feeds.html * A streamlined new web-based submission interface that lets you upload and deposit your works easily * dLIST Classics is a new project that will be making fundamental and leading Library and Information Science texts openly accessible in dLIST. For more information about dLIST and to self-register please visit http://dlist.sir.arizona.edu/ or email dlist at u dot arizona dot edu. dLIST, Digital Library of Information Science & Technology Email: dlist at u dot arizona dot edu Contact: Garry Forger, Learning Technologies at the University of Arizona Anita Coleman

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Open Source Digital Library Software Packages: A Survey
by Sanjo Jose 07 Jun '06

07 Jun '06

Dear Sir/Madam, I am Sanjo Jose, a Master of Library and Information Science student in Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, India. I am doing a project on open source digital library software packages. As part of it a survey is done on open source digital library/repository software packages. Please cooperate with me by filling up the questionnarie available at the following link. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=876152219455 Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Sanjo Jose Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram - 695 034 India asanjojose(a)yahoo.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com Stay connected with your friends even when away from PC. Link: http://in.mobile.yahoo.com/new/messenger/ Dear Sir/Madam, I am Sanjo Jose, a Master of Library and Information Science student in Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala, India. I am doing a project on open source digital library software packages. As part of it a survey is done on open source digital library/repository software packages. Please cooperate with me by filling up the questionnarie available at the following link. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.asp?u=876152219455 http://www.surveymonkey.com/s .asp?u=876152219455 Thanking you, Yours sincerely, Sanjo Jose Department of Library and Information Science, University of Kerala Thiruvananthapuram - 695 034 India mailto:asanjojose@yahoo.com asanjojose(a)yahoo.com Send instant messages to your online friends http://in.messenger.yahoo.com Stay connected with your friends even when away from PC. Link: http://in.mobile.yahoo.com/new/messenger/

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DSpace workshop at NCRA, Pune from 24th July-26th July 2006
by Sunita Barve 07 Jun '06

07 Jun '06

Dear All, National Centre for Radio Astrophysics Pune is pleased to annouce a workshop on " Creating digital libraries using DSpace Open Source Software" Dates: 24th-26th July 2006 Venue: NCRA, Pune Organised by : National Centre for Radio Astrophysics (NCRA) Many organizations are now trying to set up open access digital repositories using open source software. There are couple of open source software available for developing digital libraries and DSpace (http://www.dspace.org/ ) is one of the most popular software developed jointly by MIT Libraries and HP labs. DSpace helps to create, index and retrieve various forms of digital content. The purpose of this workshop is to provide training to library professionals by providing adequate practical knowledge which will enable them to initiate digital library projects on their own by using open source software. The focus will be given on DSpace open source digital library software which is freely available on internet and can be customized according to the requirements. It will be a unique opportunity for library professionals to get exposure to the concept of open source software in which changes can be easily made since source code is available with the user, which is not the case with proprietary software. DSPACE: DSpace can be used to build institutional or discipline-based repositories Submission facility allows scientists and researchers to upload digital documents from anywhere in the world Workflow feature allows moderation/review of the submitted documents Assigns persistent identifiers to each digital object in the repository Conforms to the standards like Dublin Core and OAI-PMH v.2.0 Security can be built at various levels to effect restricted access Asian and other world language based digital libraries can be built as it conforms to the UNICODE standard DSpace is an open source software and is freely downloadable from http://www.dspace.org/ This workshop is exclusively designed to provide hands-on-experience to the Librarians and Information Officers in developing a digital library using DSpace software. The topics to be covered in the Workshop Digital Libraries: Overview Overview of DSpace Installation of DSpace DSpace Users: Anonymous, Members & Authors DSpace Administration Dublin Core OAI-PMH Persistent Identifiers DSpace Customization Lucene Search Engine Unicode and Indian Languages The workshop comprises of lectures, demonstration and practice on the topics mentioned above. Computer lab facilities are made available for practice to the participants during extended hours. NCRA has excellent computer facilities. Resource Persons Dr. ARD Prasad, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore, INDIA Dr. Devika Malladi, DRTC, ISI, Bangalore, INDIA Ms. Sunita Barve, NCRA, Pune, INDIA Target Participants Library and information Science professionals with knowledge of Information Technology. The selection will be made on the basis of first-cum-first served. Registration fees Rs.5,500/- (The Demand Draft/Cash payable in favour of NCRA, Pune and payable at Pune) The Registration Fee includes Workshop Kit on CD-ROM Working Lunch/Tea Last Date for Registration 5th July, 2006 Accommodation Guest house accommodation can be made available at NCRA, Pune on payment. Coordinator Ms. Sunita A. Barve Library-In-Charge National Centre for Radio Astrophysics PO Box 3, Pune Univ. Campus Pune 411 007, INDIA Email: library(a)ncra.tifr.res.in ; sunitab(a)ncra.tifr.res.in sunitabarve(a)gmail.com Phone: 91-020-25697107/25691384/25691385-Ext. 211(Office) 9823975237 (Mobile) REGISTRATION FORM Participants Name:_________________________________________ Designation:__________________________________________ Name and Address of the Institution:___________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________ Telephone: Office:_______________________ Residence:___________________ Mobile:___________________ E-mail:___________________ Do you require accommodation during the Workshop? Yes / No (If yes, please let us know immediately.) Demand Draft No: ____________________________________________________ Name of the Bank: ____________________________________________________ Amount: ____________________________________________________________ Date: ________________________________________________________________ Signature

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Trail and Debate over Peer-Review -- Nature's Style
by Sukhdev Singh 07 Jun '06

07 Jun '06

"Nature" < http://www.nature.com > is undertaking open peer review trial. In this trial, authors whose submissions to Nature are sent for peer review will also be offered the opportunity to participate in an open peer review process < http://www.nature.com/nature/peerreview/index.html >. In Nature's peer review trial, lasting for three months, authors can choose to have their submissions posted on a preprint server for open comments, in parallel with the conventional peer review process. < http://blogs.nature.com/nature/peerreview/trial/ > It has also initiated a web debate for perspectives about peer review from those who believe it is working well and also those who prefer other options. < http://www.nature.com/nature/peerreview/debate/index.html > --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. http://openmed.nic.in

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Business models in open access publishing
by Sukhdev Singh 07 Jun '06

07 Jun '06

I hope members of the group would be interested in reading the following: Business models in open access publishing by Cockerill, Matthew. In "Open Access: Key strategic, technical and economic aspects" Neil Jacobs (ed.) (forthcoming) - http://hdl.handle.net/2384/2367 Matthew Cockerill, in this chapter, draws a parallel between open access and open government, noting that only by making information freely available can we hope to build the kinds of systems and services that are already useful, and that will be essential in the future. --Sukhdev Singh, NIC http://openmed.nic.in

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Works on Library Standards
by Ravichandra monappa 07 Jun '06

07 Jun '06

Dear All, I am conducting a research study on the 'use of standards in the academic health sciences libraries' and collecting literature relevant to my topic. There might be some research studies already done in our country on this topic covering public, academic and special libraries. There might be as well some dissertations. Please let me know if you have conducted or aware of any of such studies. Thanking you Yours sincerely Ravichandra Librarian Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Science and Hospital Sattur, Dharwad - 580 009 Karnataka, INDIA Ph:0091-836-2477565/66/67/68 Fax:0091-836-2461651 --------------------------------- Yahoo! India Answers: Share what you know. Learn something new Click here Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger Download now Dear All, I am conducting a research study on the 'use of standards in the academic health sciences libraries' and collecting literature relevant to my topic. There might be some research studies already done in our country on this topic covering public, academic and special libraries. There might be as well some dissertations. Please let me know if you have conducted or aware of any of such studies. Thanking you Yours sincerely Ravichandra Librarian Sri Dharmasthala Manjunatheshwara College of Medical Science and Hospital Sattur, Dharwad - 580 009 Karnataka, INDIA Ph:0091-836-2477565/66/67/68 Fax:0091-836-2461651 Yahoo! India Answers: Share what you know. Learn something new http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/mailanswersshare/*http://in.answers.yahoo.co… Click here Send free SMS to your Friends on Mobile from your Yahoo! Messenger http://us.rd.yahoo.com/mail/in/freesms/*http://messenger.yahoo.com/download… Download now

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NBII databases
by Subbiah Arunachalam 07 Jun '06

07 Jun '06

Friends: You may find it useful to visit the website of the US National Biological Information Infrastructure [http://www.nbii.gov/about/pubs/news/2006/06Access_spring.htm]. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam] Friends: You may find it useful to visit the website of the US National Biological Information Infrastructure [http://www.nbii.gov/about/pubs/news/2006/06Access_spring.htm]. Best wishes. Arun [Subbiah Arunachalam]

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Google Spreadsheets
by Sukhdev Singh 07 Jun '06

07 Jun '06

<a href="http://spreadsheets.google.com/">Google Spreadsheets</a> is now available as a limited test on Google Labs. This will allow users to create, store and share spreadsheets on the web. Well I am still waiting an invitation code from Google! --Sukhdev Singh, NIC. http://openmed.nic.in

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Re: [openaccess] RE: FOCUS ON WEEK TWO
by arun＠mssrf.res.in 06 Jun '06

06 Jun '06

Dear members, Here is a nugget from Nobel Laureate Harold Varmus. In conversation with Richard Poynder, the British technology journalist who is interviewing many open access advocates (including me): RP: I'm curious about your motivation for supporting Open Access so vigorously.... HV: I believe that science is one of those activities that improves the state of the world, and once you realise how important publication is in the series of acts that constitutes the doing of science, and once you understand the incredible transformation of that publication process that the Internet, and software, and the whole digital world, now promises it is hard not to be pretty passionate about trying to make that part of the scientific universe work more effectively. Arun

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