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Webology: Volume 3, Number 1, 2006
by Alireza Noruzi 01 Jun '09

01 Jun '09

Dear All, apologies for cross-posting. We are pleased to inform you that Vol. 3, No. 1 of Webology, an OPEN ACCESS journal, is published and is available ONLINE now. This issue contains: ------------------ Editorial: Link Spam and Search Engines -- Alireza Noruzi -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/editorial7.html ----------------------------------------- Stemming and root-based approaches to the retrieval of Arabic documents on the Web -- Haidar Moukdad -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/a22.html ----------------------------------------- E-marketing, Unsolicited Commercial E-mail, and Legal Solutions -- Li Xingan -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/a23.html ----------------------------------------- Environmental Knowledge and Marginalized Communities: The Last Mile Connectivity -- A. Neelameghan and Greg Chester -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/a24.html ----------------------------------------- Book Review of 'Digital Libraries: Principles and Practice in a Global Environment'/ Lucy A. Tedd & Andrew Large -- Hamid R. Jamali -- http://www.webology.ir/2006/v3n1/bookreview3.html ========================================= Call for Papers: http://www.webology.ir/callforpapers.html ========================================= Regards, A. Noruzi __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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Right to Information Act -Jobs should be given to Information Professionals
by vasanth raj 18 Mar '08

18 Mar '08

Dear Sir/Madam, The much awaited Right to Information Act has come into force in India.And already we have seen and heard that there is a great demand for information which are vital to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the governed.But Govt Authorities have totally neglected the library and Information Professionals, most of the people who have appointed as public Information Officer have came from Journalism and mass communication." Public Information Officer" job is best suited for LIS professionals where the skills of storage , organise and dissemination of Information is highly required.Already there are instances that Public Information Officers have failed to provide right information to the right people at a right time.This is because of lack of skills to organise and storage of Information.This is the right time to Library Association and Universities to pressurize Govt. appoint library and Information professionals as " Public Information Officer" and this will definitely helps people to have information quickly whenever they need.This will not only helps govt to function smoothly and huge opportunities for LIS professionals as well. Your Sincerely ------------------------- Vasantha Raju N --------------------------------- Enjoy this Diwali with Y! India Click here Dear Sir/Madam, The much awaited Right to Information Act has come into force in India.And already we have seen and heard that there is a great demand for information which are vital to its functioning and also to contain corruption and to hold Governments and their instrumentalities accountable to the governed.But Govt Authorities have totally neglected the library and Information Professionals, most of the people who have appointed as public Information Officer have came from Journalism and mass communication." Public Information Officer" job is best suited for LIS professionals where the skills of storage , organise and dissemination of Information is highly required.Already there are instances that Public Information Officers have failed to provide right information to the right people at a right time.This is because of lack of skills to organise and storage of Information.This is the right time to Library Association and Universities to pressurize Govt. appoint library and Information professionals as " Public Information Officer" and this will definitely helps people to have information quickly whenever they need.This will not only helps govt to function smoothly and huge opportunities for LIS professionals as well. Your Sincerely ------------------------- Vasantha Raju N Enjoy this Diwali with Y! India http://in.promos.yahoo.com/fabmall/index.html Click here

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Fwd: United Nations National Competitive Examination in Library and Information Management
by J. K. Vijayakumar 13 May '07

13 May '07

FYI Anne Fraser <frasera(a)un.org> wrote: From: Anne Fraser <frasera(a)un.org> Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:14:27 -0500 Subject: United Nations National Competitive Examination in Library and Information Management PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL The United Nations is seeking individuals to take the National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCE) in Library and Information Management. The competition is open to Nationals of participating countries. Applications from Arabic-speaking candidates are particularly sought after. In order to be eligible to apply, you must be 32 years old or younger as of 31 December of the year of the exam. Eligible candidates should submit their applications as soon as possible, on exceptional basis they will be accepted until the end of 2006. All information on eligibility criteria and on how to apply is available on: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm Anne Françoise Fraser Department of Public Information United Nations, New York City, NY 10017 All the best............ ---------------------------------- J. K. Vijayakumar MLIS PhD Assistant Director - Library American University of Antigua Post Box W-1451, St. Johns ANTIGUA, West Indies Blog http://libinfospace.blogspot.com ---------------------------------- Head Quarters: #2 Wall Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005, USA --------------------------------- Sponsored Link $420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out! FYI Anne Fraser <frasera(a)un.org> wrote: From: Anne Fraser <frasera(a)un.org> Date: Tue, 14 Nov 2006 17:14:27 -0500 Subject: United Nations National Competitive Examination in Library and Information Management PLEASE DO NOT REPLY TO THIS EMAIL The United Nations is seeking individuals to take the National Competitive Recruitment Examination (NCE) in Library and Information Management. The competition is open to Nationals of participating countries. Applications from Arabic-speaking candidates are particularly sought after. In order to be eligible to apply, you must be 32 years old or younger as of 31 December of the year of the exam. Eligible candidates should submit their applications as soon as possible, on exceptional basis they will be accepted until the end of 2006. All information on eligibility criteria and on how to apply is available on: http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm http://www.un.org/Depts/OHRM/examin/exam.htm Anne Françoise Fraser Department of Public Information United Nations, New York City, NY 10017 All the best............ ---------------------------------- J. K. Vijayakumar MLIS PhD Assistant Director - Library American University of Antigua Post Box W-1451, St. Johns ANTIGUA, West Indies Blog http://libinfospace.blogspot.com http://libinfospace.blogspot.com ---------------------------------- Head Quarters: #2 Wall Street, 10th Floor, New York, NY 10005, USA Sponsored Link $420,000 Mortgage for $1,399/month - http://www.lowermybills.com/lre/index.jsp?sourceid=lmb-9135-16417&moid=4116 Think You Pay Too Much For Your Mortgage? Find Out!

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Fwd: Room to Read to be Featured on "Oprah" - next Tuesday, April 3rd!
by Subbiah Arunachalam 31 Mar '07

31 Mar '07

Thanks very much. I am forwarding the message to many of my friends. Arun --- Room to Read <info(a)roomtoread.org> wrote: > Date: Fri, 30 Mar 2007 16:52:17 -0800 (PST) > From: Room to Read <info(a)roomtoread.org> > To: <arun(a)mssrf.res.in> > Subject: Room to Read to be Featured on "Oprah" - > next Tuesday, April 3rd! > > > Dear Friends of Room to Read, > > We are incredibly excited to announce that John > Wood, our Founder and CEO, will be a guest on "The > Oprah Winfrey Show" scheduled to air on Tuesday, > April 3rd. The episode will feature individuals who > are truly making a difference in the world. This is > an amazing opportunity for us to reach a wide > audience and share John's story and the mission of > Room to Read. But wait, the news gets even > better... She will be issuing a challenge to her > audience to support our work through a book drive > through Oprah.com, which will raise funds for new > local language books and libraries! > > We would love for you to help get the word out, so > please consider: > > 1. Hosting a viewing party so more of your friends > can learn about Room to Read! > > 2. Getting a few copies of John's book, Leaving > Microsoft to Change the World, into the hands of > your friends who might want to support Room to > Read's work. The book also will be featured on the > show. > > Thank you again for all of your continued support as > we reach new heights! This is a momentous occasion > for Room to Read and we hope you will tune in on > Tuesday, April 3rd (check local listings for program > information)! If the show and the book drive are a > big success, it could mean the opportunity to bring > the lifelong gift of education to hundreds of > thousands of children across the developing world. > > Warmest regards, > > > The Room to Read Team > > You are subscribed to this list as > arun(a)mssrf.res.in. Click <a > href="mailto:unsubscribe.158145.132198662.7030284947113507523-arun_mssrf.res.in@en.groundspring.org">here</a> > to unsubscribe. > > Our postal address is: > > The Presidio > Box 29127 > San Francisco, California 94129 > United States > ___________________________________________________________ Web email has come of age. Don't settle for less than the All New Yahoo! Mail http://uk.docs.yahoo.com/nowyoucan.html -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Bulk vacancy of Librarian by DSSSB, Govt. of NCT of Delhi
by Mukesh Anand 31 Mar '07

31 Mar '07

Dear LIS Professionals & Students, *Govt. of NCT of Delhi, DSSSB*, 3rd Flor, UTCS Building, Vishwas Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi -110 032 Advertisement No.- 02/2007 Opening date for receipt of Applications 16-04-2007. Closing date for receipt of Applications 02-05-2007. Place of submissionof Applications in person or by post : Reception Counter, (Ground Floor), Office of DSSSB, UTCS Building, Vishwas Nagar, Shahdara, Delhi -110 032 Group 'B' Post (Non Gazetted / Non Ministerial Post) Fee Rs. 100/- *Librarian* in Directorate of Education. Post Code - 017/ 07 *Vacancies -* *147 (UR-48, OBC-49, SC-10 & ST -40)* (Including PH (O) - 01, HH-02 & VH (LV)-03 Essential Qualifications - 1. Degree from a recognised University or equivalent, 2. Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science from a recognised University Institute or equivalent, 3. Experience of 2 years in a Library/ Computerization of a Library or 1 year certificate in Computer Application from a recognized Institute or equivalent (recognized by any State or Govt. of India) *Pay Scale* - 5500-175-900. Probation Period 2 Years Age - Not exceeding 30 Years (Relaxable as per instructions or orders issued by the Central Govt.) Group 'C' Post (Non Gazetted / Non Ministerial Post) Fee Rs. 50/- *Librarian* in Directorate of Training & Technical Education. Post Code 018/07 *Vacancy - 01 (OBC)* Essential Qualifications & experience - 1. Graduation from recognized University with Diploma in Library Science 2. One year professional experience OR Bachelor in Library Science Desireable Qualification - Speed of 30 w.p.m. in typing Pay Scale - 5000-150-8000. Probation Period -2 Years Age - Below 35 Years (Relaxable as per instructions or orders issued by the Central Govt.) You may refer: *The Hindu 29/3/'07 Thrusday Page # 9* *Rozgar Samachar / Employment News dated 14/4/'07* You may visit - www.dsssb.delhigovt.nic.in Regards, *Mukesh Anand* M Lib I Sc Final Year *Banaras Hindu University*, Varanasi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Free Fulltext Articles
by Sanjeev Kumar Jain 31 Mar '07

31 Mar '07

Dear LIS Professionals FreeFullText.com provides links to the full-text content of over 7000 scholarly periodicals that anyone may access online for FREE. The issues which are available for free are indicated for each title below. The design of this site is optimized for users seeking specific articles for which they already have the citation.http://www.freefulltext.com/ With Regards Sanjeev Kumar Jain Central Library Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur - 721 302 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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Integrated Library Software for Engineering College Library
by K.R. Mulla 30 Mar '07

30 Mar '07

Dear professional friends, This is good news for engineering colleges of Karnataka, Do you know that the *Visvesvaraya** Technological University** (VTU) is MOU with PALPAP Chinch Software International (InsProPlus Division)* the company is providing free Software of Campus Network Software, which includes the Library is also one module this is going to link with VTU Main Server. -- Thanks with regards K. R. Mulla, Librarian, HKBK College of Engineering, # 22/1, Nagawara, Bangalore - 560 045. Karnataka, India. ------------------------------------------------------------ Home Page: http://krmulla.googlepages.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/krmulla Skype Me: K.R.Mulla ------------------------------------------------------------ -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Regarding Deep Web
by kumar gowdappa patil 30 Mar '07

30 Mar '07

Dear Rajashekaran, a. The Deep Web is nothing but the portion of the World Wide Web which has not been indexed by surface search engines such as Google due to technical reasons or due to limitations because of policy matters. Many specialized search tools/search engines exist for exploring the deep web. Once we have found the right search tool/engine, same search strategies can be employed as in the case of general search engines; but the hard part is to find the appropriate deep web search source. For information regarding using surface search engines to find deep web content please visit http://21cif.imsa.edu/tutorials/micro/mm/invisible/index_html?b_start:int=5. b. There is nothing that can be termed as the most popular and useful deep web search engine. There is no Google equivalent in the Deep Web. The index base of deep web search engines is limited and often restricted to specialized databases and other non-html formats such as PDF and PPTs. Further, it seems, the index of each deep web search engine is unique in its own way and therefore it is next to impossible to find a panacea for search problems when it comes to Deep Net. The way left is to identify the appropriate web source/search engine and do search there. For example, for health related information, one can take help of deep search engines such as mammahealth (www.mammahealth.com/), closurelook (www.closerlooksearch.com/) or specialized health databases. However, the following deep web search engines can be tried: i. Direct Search: http://www.freepint.com/gary/direct.htm ii. CompletePlanet http:// www.completeplanet.com iii. Turbo 10: http://turbo10.com iv. Incywincy: http://www.incywincy.com/ A list of such tools/engines can be found at www.trinity.wa.edu.au/plduffyrc/web/invis/invisible.htm Nothing definite can be told about the popularity of deep web search engines because the existence of deep web itself is not known to the majority of the Internet users. c. http://www.llrx.com/features/deepweb.htm and deepwebresearch.blogspot.com/ offer a rich source of links to deep web related topics. The links lead to highly informative sources and cover the best that is available on the WWW about the deep web. Kumar Patil,Belgaum -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Google Librarian Newsletter
by sri priya 30 Mar '07

30 Mar '07

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Library professional required - Bangalore
by Vijayakumara 30 Mar '07

30 Mar '07

Dear All, East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Bangalore is looking for a dynamic librarian for their institution. Professional Qualification 1. PG in Library and Information Science 2. PhD/ Mphil in Library and Information Science 3. PG Diploma in Library Automation and Networking or PG Diploma in Computer Application or related computer science diploma/ degree. Professional Expereince 10 years or more in Exclusively in Engineering college, R&D Libraries and/or related libraries. Salary As per professional experience and qualification Send your CV at the earliest to The Principal, East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Bidarahally, Bangalore - 560 049, Karnataka or The Librarian, East Point College of Engineering and Technology, Bidarahally, Bangalore - 560 049, Karnataka Regards Vijayakumar \ \ | / / \ \ ~ ~ / / | @ @ | ---------------oooo------ (_)-------------oooo------------------ Dr. Vijayakumar M, Chief Librarian, East Point College of Engineering and Technology Bidarahalli, Kithaganoor Road, Virgonagar - Post, Bangalore - 5600 049, India Tel:080-8473888, 8473777 Fax:080-8472999, coolvg(a)gmail.com --------------------------------- Don't pick lemons. See all the new 2007 cars at Yahoo! Autos. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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