October 2007 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

post of Library Information Assistant
by vijay kumar 21 Oct '07

21 Oct '07

Dear Library professionals, Applications are invited for the post of Library Information Assistant in All India Radio Medikeri and Hassan Post: Library Information Assistant Vacancies :2 Post position: Unreserved Pay scale: Rs. 5,500-175-9,500 Age: Not exceeding more than 28 years , no age relaxation for SC , ST and OBC candidates. Educational Qualification: Degree of recognized university or equivalent Degree of library science from a recognized university Knowledge of dialect of area concerned (ie.,kannade language) Please see the Employment news dated 20 0ct-26 0ct 2007 or visit the following links http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/job_description.html?id=1535&corp_id=543 Last date for submission of completed form so as to reach on or before 26 October 2007 With best wishes, Vijay kumar IKM Trainee NCSI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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post of Technical Staff Grade III (3)
by vijay kumar 21 Oct '07

21 Oct '07

Dear Library professionals, Applications are invited for the post of Technical Staff Grade III (3) related to LIBRARY SCIENCE in National metallurgical Laboratory (Jamshedpur, Jharkhand). National Metallurgical Laboratory, Jamshedpur is a constutient establishment of the CSIR, a leading R&D organization. Post: Technical staff Grade III (3) Adv no. 5/2007 Post position: Three (Ur-1 OBC-1 Sc-1) Pay scale: Rs. 6,500-200-10,500 Educational Qualification: M.Lib. Sc. With minimum of 55% marks and minimum 3 years relevant experience. Operation and maintenances that you have to work there is related to library science like Library automation, networking, digital library, and technical publishing. Application form can be downloaded from and for detailed information, please visit the following website http://www.nmlindia.org Last date for submission of completed form so as to reach on or before 23 November 2007 With best wishes, Vijay kumar IKM Trainee NCSI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC-NET Paper exam held on 17th December 2006
by Sanjeev Kumar Jain 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

*National Eligibility Test -UGC* *Exam Held on 17th December 2006* * * *Conceptual Questions (5 Marks) * * * 1. Concepts of Delphi techniques 2. Define Multimedia. 3. What is programming language? 4. What do you mean by e-commerce. 5. What is content analysis. 6. Concept of information society. 7. What is OPAC? 8. What is Meta Data? 9. What is Informatics? 10. What do you mean by Open Source Software? 11. Define Digital library 12. Explain 'Knowledge is power' 13. Difference between formal and informal channels of communications. 14. What is SWOT analysis? 15. State the significant of Users' Study in library *Explanatory Questions (12 Marks)* * * 1. Explain the concept of 'virtual library' with examples. Discuss role of Abstracting and Indexing services in information transfer. 2. Describe features of one library network operating in India 3. Discuss continuing education programme for LIS professionals in the present information age. 4. Discuss implications of 2nd law of library science with reference to resource sharing. *Essay Type Questions (40 Marks)* 1. Explain resource sharing with the context of consortia approaches. What is TQM? Describe its implications in library services. 2. Explain five laws of library science in the context of information and communication technology. With kind regards _____________________ SANJEEV KUMAR JAIN Resource Centre/Library NIFT Campus, ITI Colony, Doorbhash Nagar Rae Bareli (U.P.) 209 010 Mobile: +91-94529-68706 Email: sanjeevmlis(a)yahoo.co.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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New joining
by arun yadav 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

Dear professionals Myself arun yadav from Lucknow U.P. have joine earlier Kendriya Vidyalaya Cochin.I need help the local library professionals from Kerala to know about the local library and its activities. Thank you Arun Yadav (M) 09895487501 --------------------------------- Love shopping? Click here to find the best shops in every city. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Microsoft Unlimited Potential :Opening New Worlds for Everyone.
by shriram pandey 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

Dear all, Microsoft is going to launch Microsoft(R) Unlimited Potential on the basis of business experience, research and development, corporate citizenship efforts, and an ecosystem of local and global partnerships,. With Microsoft(R) Unlimited Potential, MIcrosoft expanding it efforts with new business models, technology solutions, and advanced research, all focused on solving critical pieces of the economic development puzzle in developing and developed countries. it also pay re particular emphasis to young people, as they represent the future of all our communities. This combination of advanced technologies and strong partnerships with governments, partners, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), educators, and academics allows to take an innovative approach to enabling new avenues of social and economic empowerment. Unlimited Potential is focused on delivering relevant, accessible and affordable solutions in three interrelated areas that are crucial to developing economic opportunity: Transforming Education:by empowering teachers; facilitating high quality, consistent curricula; and teaching skilled, engaged and connected students of all ages. Fostering Local Innovation:by helping shape and incubate creative ideas and start new ventures and businesses. Enabling Jobs & Opportunities: by matching prospective employees to employers; bridging skills gaps; and helping businesses operate and grow. for detail visit the fallowing link : http://www.microsoft.com/emerging/AboutUnlimitedPotential/UnlimitedPotentia… Shri Ram Pandey Information and Knowledge Management Trainee NCSI,Indian Institute Of Science,Bangalore Official mail: shriram(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Microsoft launched new tool - Microsoft silverlight
by indubhushan 20 Oct '07

20 Oct '07

Dear Collegues Microsoft Silverlight (code-named Windows Presentation Foundation/Everywhere or WPF/E) is a proprietary runtime for browser-based Rich Internet Applications, providing a subset of the animation, vector graphics, and video playback capabilities of Windows Presentation Foundation. The runtime is available for Microsoft Windows and Mac OS X, with Linux support under development via the third-party Moonlight runtime. Silverlight aims to compete with Adobe Flash and the presentation components of Ajax. It also competes with Sun Microsystems' JavaFX, which was launched a few days after Silverlight.[1][2] Click on following link to know the detail. http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/why-compelling.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/silverlight/default_ns.aspx With Regards, Indu Bhushan Library RRCAT, Indore -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Open Content Alliance - video
by Subbiah Arunachalam 19 Oct '07

19 Oct '07

Here is a movie on open access. Video on the Open Content Alliance For a short (five minute), inspiring video about the Open Content Alliance, see Libraries Going Open! and spread the word. The OCA produced it for its annual meeting, Wednesday, in San Francisco. Posted by Peter Suber at 10/19/2007 01:25:00 PM. The link can be accessed from Peter Suber's blog "Open Access News". Arun _________________________________________________________ Inbox cluttering up with junk? Clean up with Yahoo! Mail. http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/mail/isp_targeting.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Requirement of the List of Quality and Customer Service related Journals
by Deepika Parab 19 Oct '07

19 Oct '07

Dear Professionals Please arrange to provide me the List of Quality and Customer service related Journals. Thank you -- Regards Deepika Parab Officer (Library Services) HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company Limited Mumbai Phone: 91-22-66682605 Mobile: 9819548490 E-mail: deepikap(a)hdfcinsurance.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Kalburgi - New Zeland Order of Merit
by srels 19 Oct '07

19 Oct '07

Dear Moderator, Please arrange to announce the following news item for the benefit of the professional colleagues. Dr. K.N. Prasad Sarada Ranganathan Endowment for Library Science --------------- Dr. L.B. Kalburgi, Education Consultant, Link Education International, Auckland, New Zeland, has been awarded with this year's "Member of New Zeland Order of Merit" award by the Government of New Zeland. Dr. Kalburgi, a post-graduate in Mathematics and Library Science obtained his Associateship in Documentation from DRTC (ISI) and Ph.D. from Karnatak University. Dr. Kalburgi was responsible in founding "New Zeland Kannada Koota". He is presently its President. He is instrumental in developing a well organized library at the Koota. Dr. Kalburgi is involved in various social and cultural organizations including "Basava Samithi", "Vedanta Vidya Samsthe", Auckland Indian Association, Planet F-M Radio, the Asian Network Inc. Considering his comtributions to the society the Government of New Zeland had awarded Dr. Kalburgi with Justice of Peace in 2004. Dr. Kalburgi is the first Indian to be awarded with the New Zeland Order of Merit. For details read: http://thatskannada.oneindia.in/nri/article/110607kalburgi_NewZealand_award… -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Computer-related injuries (CRI):cover story in Outlook weekly
by Mukesh Anand 18 Oct '07

18 Oct '07

Dear Members', Tales From Mouse Ward Urban Indians are paying with their health the price of being in computer-intensive jobs ...../ Raghu Karnard Its a cover story published in Outlook about Computer Related Injuries (CRIs) Print Access :- Outlook (the weekly news-magazine), Issue dated 22nd Oct., ' 07, Page # 52-56, 58 & 60 (total 7 pages), Vol. XLVII, No. 43 Web Access :- http://www.outlookindia.com/full.asp?fodname=20071022&fname=Cover+Story&sid… Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. .Officers' Training College -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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