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Internet Resources Newsletter: August Issue
by Mailing List Admin 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 11:41:03 +0100 From: "MacLeod, Roderick A" <R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk> ____________________________________________ Internet Resources Newsletter ____________________________________________ The latest edition of the FREE monthly newsletter for academics, students and researchers is now available at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn153/irn153.html No subscription or registration is needed to access this free, full-text newsletter at the above site. You can also subscribe to the free, full-text email version at: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.html An RSS feed for the newsletter is available: http://www.hw.ac.uk/libwww/irn/irn.rss Featured in this issue: Comment Internet Resources Newsletter by email and RSS Random quotes News items of interest A-Z New & Notable Web Sites: About 100 new and notable good quality websites: new services, ejournals, directories, search engines, publishers, government sites, etexts, booksellers, portals, calls for papers, software, news services, conferences, research groups, etc, etc. Nice Web Site(s): Journal Info Blogorama News of Blogs, RSS, etc Selected interesting Blogs and RSS feeds Recent Internet books in the Library New Book Managing stress and conflict in Libraries Get a life! Leisure Time After hours Published by Heriot-Watt University Library, and edited by Roddy MacLeod (R.A.MacLeod(a)hw.ac.uk), Catherine Ure and Marion Kennedy

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announcement for the post of assistant librarian at WISE, Pune..
by Nirupama Bawdekar 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Dear moderator, I would be grateful if you could kindly post the following announcement on lisforum. regards, mrs nirupama bawdekar s/t officer c,library *************************************************************************** Mrs Nirupama Bawdekar Scientific/Technical Officer-Library Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics Post Bag No. 4, Ganeshkhind Pune 411 007 India --------------------------------------------------------------------------- email: nub(a)iucaa.ernet.in, telephone:+91-20-25604308, fax: +91-20-25604699 **************************************************************************** ---------------------------------ANNOUNCEMENT------------------------------- The World Institute of Sustainable Energy (WISE), located in Pune, Maharashtra, is seeking out sincere, hardworking and dynamic freshers or those with one years experience, who wish to make a mark for themselves in the field of library management, for the post of ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN. Qualifications: 1). B.Lib.Sc (First class / distinction). Those qualified as M.Lib.Sc (First class / distinction) would have an advantage. 2). Should have basic computer knowledge. 3). Knowledge of library automation system would be given added weightage. 3). Should be proficient in English (both reading and writing). Experience: Freshers / Minimum 1 year experience Payment: Commensurate with knowledge and experience All those interested may please contact at the following address: Manager (Admin & Accounts) World Institute of Sustainable Energy (WISE) Surya Suman, 49 Hindustan Estates Road No.2, Kalyani Nagar Pune 411 006 Tel: 020-26613832 / 55 Fax: 020-26611438 Email: admin(a)wisein.org Website: www.wisein.org ABOUT WISE (BRIEF PROFILE) The World Institute of Sustainable Energy (WISE) is a fast growing, not-for-profit organization set up in June 2004, with the primary objective of promoting sustainable energy, energy conservation, and sustainable development. In particular, the institution is committed towards addressing the shortcomings existing in the renewable energy sector in India, viz. lack of policy support and incentives, lack of legislative and research support, lack of qualified manpower, and lack of critical awareness that would lead to the transition to a sustainable energy-based economy. WISE has recently drafted a model draft renewable energy law for India and is advocating its adoption by Parliament. The activities of WISE thus aim to provide a major impetus to the development of the renewable energy sector in all Indian states. WISE is headed by its founder Director General, G M Pillai, a senior IAS officer of the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India. He was formerly Director General, Maharashtra Energy Development Agency (MEDA), the state nodal agency for renewable energy development, Government of Maharashtra, for a period of 5 years. WISE LIBRARY: The WISE Library and Documentation Centre is a one-of-its-kind, unique, specialized information centre that houses a comprehensive collection of books, journals, audio-video resources, etc., on energy, environment and sustainable development. For more details, visit our website www.wisein.org. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by OpenProtect(http://www.openprotect.com), and is believed to be clean. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Re: [LIS-Forum] [Lis-Forum} Open Library
by Mailing List Admin 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Date: Mon, 30 Jul 2007 13:35:09 +0530 From: K A. Sardesai <kshipras(a)rbi.org.in> "Open Library (Mailing List Admin)" Date: Tue, 17 Jul 2007 19:50:58 -0700 (PDT) Subbiah Arunachalam <subbiah_a(a)yahoo.com> write Friends: I am sure there are many socially committed LIS professionals with high software and programming skills in India and other developing countries who would like to help the new open library launched by folks at the Internet Archives. Please grab this opportunity to provide 'Shram dhan'. I the undersigned is interested in doing 'Shram dhan' but why to foreign organisation and we shouldnot initiate the same in our state,country.I always like to read the new horizons in LIS fields and I teach for Library cerificate course in Mumbai for two NGO's .I always feel that marketing or one can say the uses of libraries are not well spread among the societies.I tried to write in marathi paper but being not awell known person the same was not published.I wish the people like you, Dr Prasad and also satyanarayan and also madame S Murthy write about LIS it may catch the others. I always feel that karnataka and Andhra-Pradesh are well ahead for doing better perfomance in this field than Maharashatra. I always feel about the salary packages offered to MLIS professionals.This may be one of the reason that scholars are not getting attracted to our field. I am trying my best in Mumbai but I do not find that any library organisation eg BHOSLA is doing something good for our profession.I want your help and guidance. I want to work sincerely for our profession to bring it parallel to IT developments who are grabing our profession very badly.We librarians try our level best to update with new technologies but the opportunities ar for Librarians cum manager cum administration. Knowledge commission by sam Pitroda is on the paper not in practice for infrastructure of libraries and opportunities for LIS professionals. May I except a reply. Thanks and regards kshipra sardesai

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Article on Mentoring in the Employment News
by Mukesh Anand 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Dear Members' There is an interesting article on "Mentoring" published in the Current issue of the Employment News. Title : Role of a Mentor in Career Making. Points discussed in this article 1.Introduction, 2.Mentoring, 3.Mentor & his role/responsibility, 4.Finding a Mentor, 5.Approaching a Potential Mentor / Author:- Dr. S.S. Verma This article can be accessed at http://www.employmentnews.gov.in/learnmore.asp?id=171 & also Employment News issue dated 28th July-3rd August,2007 Page # 1 & 56. Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand M Lib I Sc 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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Managing Information : A hands-on training programme/Auugst 21-24, 2007/ New Delhi
by kiran＠cseindia.org 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Dear Sir, Centre for Science and Environment, a premier research organisation working on environment since 1980 from New Delhi and recognised for its knowledge-based activism has announced its training Managing Information in the digital age: A training programme on information management for advocacy and outreach", to be conducted at CSEs office in New Delhi from August 21-24, 2007. We will be extremely grateful if you could give space to our announcement in your publication, website, newsletter, career supplements, education supplements, etc. CSEs Short course on Managing information in the digital age A training programme on Information management, documentation and outreach. Managing information today requires special skills and calls for investments in strengthening the information infrastructure and skills of the organisation. Here is an opportunity for you to participate in a specially-designed short training programme on 'Managing information resources in the digital age (August 21-24, 2007). The training is brought to you by the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE), New Delhi recognised for knowledge-based activism. The training is being organised by CSE's Environment Resource Unit, among South Asia's premier research and documentation centres. This unique course will teach participants on how to manage all aspects and types of information, at an institutional level. The programme is broad in scope, and covers a gamut of information types, management strategies, tools, and dissemination strategies. Course modules - Planning and managing resource centres in the digital age. * Sourcing Information (information aquisition and research) * Organising Information: Classification and Indexing [including electronic resources] * Electronic documentation: newsclippings, research papers, articles and contact addresses [hands-on workshops] * Documentation of audio visual resources: Photos and films * Library automation [focus on open source tools] * Information Services & Products * Digital Library Fundamentals [using open source models] * Information outreach and planning * Online presence: reaching out through the Web Course Fee Government, Corporate bodies and others: Rs. 8800/- (USD 225/-) per participant NGOs, students: Rs. 4,400/- (USD 95/-) per participant. Course Schedule · Course commences on: August 21, 2007 · Course timings: 10.00 am to 5.30 pm · Course concludes on: August 24, 2007 For applications forms and enquiries , please contact: Kiran Pandey, Coordinator,Environment Resources Unit E-mail: kiran(a)cseindia.org Ph: 91-011-29955124/5125/6110/6394/6399, Fax: 91-11-29955879 For online registration visit <http://www.cseindia.org/misc/library_form.htm> Last date for receiving completed applications Applications must reach CSE on or before August 6, 2007 Please note: The course offers only a limited number of seats. Applications are being accepted on a first come-first served basis. The course fee does not cover travel or accommodation expenses. 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 **************************************************************** -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Braille books
by M. Koteswara Rao 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Dear Colleagues, We are looking for booksellers and vendors who can supply Braille books. Anyone having a list of such publishers/booksellers in India, may please forward the same to me. Thank you, Dr. M. Koteswara Rao Librarian UNIVERSITY OF HYDERABAD -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Microsoft accelerates free access to journals
by Mailing List Admin 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Date: Mon, 23 Jul 2007 17:06:29 +0530 From: Swapan kumar Patra <skpatra(a)gmail.com> Microsoft will give technical assistance to enhance access to online research for scientists, policymakers and librarians in the developing world. For details please see http://www.scidev.net/News/index.cfm?fuseaction=readNews&itemid=3757&langua… Swapan kumar Patra

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FreePatentsOnline
by sri priya 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

FreePatentsOnline, the best online site for free patent searching, has had a makeover. In addition to the graphical differences, the site has been completely rewritten to allow more users, more powerful functions, and more data. Source : http://www.freepatentsonline.com/ Regards, S.Sripriya ____________________________________________________________________________________ Building a website is a piece of cake. Yahoo! Small Business gives you all the tools to get online. http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/webhosting -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Lecture Notice
by Mailing List Admin 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Date: Thu, 26 Jul 2007 09:49:09 +0100 (WETS) From: Sangeeta Kaul <sangs(a)delnet.ren.nic.in> DELNET cordially invites you to the DELNET Annual Lecture on Quality of Library and Information Services in HEIs: Users� Perspective by Prof. V. S. Prasad Director, National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC), Bangalore on Friday, August 3, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. at India International Centre (Conference Room I) 40, Max Mueller Marg, New Delhi-110003 Dr. H. K. Kaul Director, DELNET will preside Tea: 6:00 p.m. RSVP 32471010 _______________________________________________________________________________ Sangeeta Kaul Network Manager DELNET-Developing Library Network JNU Campus Nelson Mandela Road Vasant Kunj New Delhi-110070 Tel: 91-11-32471010, 32471002, 32471011 Web : www.delnet.nic.in

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BioMed Central has introduced a new information portal
by Mailing List Admin 30 Jul '07

30 Jul '07

Date: Tue, 24 Jul 2007 16:56:12 +0530 From: Swapan kumar Patra <skpatra(a)gmail.com> "BioMed Central has introduced a new information portal ( http://www.biomedcentral.com/developingcountries/) to the developing world's need for open access to the S & T literature. As part of the launch, BioMed Central is inviting researchers and others working in developing countries to share their stories about how open access to the online research literature is changing their work". Swapan kumar Patra

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