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6-Day Workshop on Greenstone at IIMK During Nov 26-Dec 01, 2007
by M.G.Sreekumar 23 Aug '07

23 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues: I am happy to inform you that IIMK is organizing a six-day Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software at IIM Kozhikode during November 26 - December 01, 2007. The details of the programme is available at http://www.iimk.ac.in/FDPBrochures/WGDLNov26.htm. Soft copy of the brochure is available at http://www.iimk.ac.in/FDPBrochures/PDF/WGDLS26Nov07.pdf for downloading. and also at http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in/workshopnov07.htm. For any further information please feel free to contact our FDP Office (E-Mail : fdp(a)iimk.ac.in) With regards, Sreekumar Coordinator, Greenstone Workshop -- Dr. M.G. Sreekumar (UNESCO Coordinator, Greenstone Support for South Asia) Visiting Professor Department of Information Science Faculty of Computer Science & Information Technology University of Malaya, 50603 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ------------------------------------------------------------- Tel : 603-7967 6415; Mobile: 006 0173244675 Email : mgsree @um.edu.my; mgsree @iimk.ac.in Web : http://greenstonesupport.iimk.ac.in http://iimk.ac.in/mgsree.htm ============================================================= -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sad demise of Prof. Prabir Roy Chowdhury
by abhijit bhowmick 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Dear Professionals, With deep-hearted condolence and sadness, I inform you that eminent leader of Library movement, Prof Prabir Roy Chowdhury breathed his last today i.e. on 22nd August 2007 at 8.52 a.m. Students, followers, friends and relatives came to pay their last respects to Prof. Chowdhury and joined the funeral. His death will be a great loss to the whole LIS and academic community. A K Bhowmick Abhijit Kumar Bhowmick Librarian State Central Library Kolkata , West Bengal --------------------------------- Why delete messages? Unlimited storage is just a click away. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Birbal Sahni Inst. of Paleobotany, Lucknow : Tech./ Asst. post in Library
by Mukesh Anand 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Dear LIS Students', Birbal Sahni Institute of Paleobotany (Deptt. of Sc. & Tech., Govt. of India), Lucknow invites application for the following posts. Technical Assistant 'D' in Library (Pay Scale Rs. 4,500-125-7,000) Technical Assistant 'A' in Library (Pay Scale Rs. 3,050-75-3,950-80-4,590) For Brief Advt. See The Times of India dated 22nd August,2007 Wednesday, Page # 7 For more details Log on to the Institute website at www.bsip.res.in Then click Opportunities Last Date 21st September, 2007 With Best Wishes, Mukesh Anand M Lib I Sc B H U, Vns -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Adoption of Open Source Software in Libraries: Perceptions of LIS Community
by Muhammad Rafiq 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Apology for cross posting. Dear LIS Professionals Good Morning Hope my mail will find you in the best of health and spirits. I am conducting a research on the perceptions of LIS professionals about Adoption of Open Source Software in Libraries. The questionnaire is available at: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=KMBnaoJI4L3efHVopXqZJw_3d_3d The questionnaire will take approximately 10 minutes to complete. You are requested to please spare your time and record your response. If you feel any problem to get the questionnaire, please email me. I will be highly thankful. Thanking you in anticipation for your cooperation and to support the research activities. Best Regards. Muhammad Rafiq PhD Student Department of Library & Information Science, University of the Punjab, Lahore (Pakistan) Cell: +92-321-7836131 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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UGC sponsered 2 day National conferenceon 12th and 13th sept.2007
by Mailing List Admin 22 Aug '07

22 Aug '07

Date: 22 Aug 2007 04:37:26 -0000 From: priya gopalkrishna kaimal <kaimalpriya29(a)rediffmail.com> � Bombay Teachers� Training College Accredited �A� Grade by NAAC Managed by Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board organising a two day national conference UGC-Sponsored National Conference on Environmental Ethics: Exploring Multiple Perspectives THE THEME OF THE CONFERENCE ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS: EXPLORING MULTIPLE PERSPECTIVES Date 12-13th Sept 2007 OBJECTIVES OF THE CONFERENCE 1. To explore the multiple perspectives related to environmental ethics 2. To study the extent of corporate responsibility towards environmental management and sustainable development. 3. To delineate methods of utilizing cultural heritage as a tool for sustainable Development 4. To examine the role of media in the conservation of the environment. 5. To identify classroom strategies for encouraging ecological citizenship. 6. To formulate an action plan for diverse groups to fulfill their responsibilities towards the environment. Papers are invited on the following Sub-themes 1.Corporate Social Responsibility 2. Cultural Heritage as a Tool for Sustainable Development 3. Media as a Vehicle in Promoting Environmental Ethics 4. Learning Strategies for Ecological Citizenship PARTICIPATION Registration Fees (For both the days) Faculty representative: Rs. 500/- Student representative: Rs. 300/- Registration fees may be sent by D.D. in favor of Bombay Teachers� Training College, payable at Bank of Maharashtra, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai, on or before 5th September 2007. Accommodation facility on request, can be arranged by the college , on payment basis. Contact: Mr. Rajeev. I. Jha (9967503945) � rajeevmukul(a)rediffmail.com Mr. Bhagwan Balani (9869252901) � balani1202(a)yahoo.com E-mail ID: bttcollege(a)hotmail.com www.bttc.edu FORMAT FOR PAPERS Participants can write a paper on any of the sub-themes. Following guidelines need to be adhered before submission: The length of the paper should be maximum 6 pages of A4 size. Margins: 1� Top, 1� Bottom, 1.25� Left and 1� Right. Font: Times New Roman [English Language] and Font size 12. Line spacing 1.5 Title of the paper: Bold Style and Central alignment with font size 14 Authors name: Right alignment below the title of the paper in Italic style. References should be given in the APA Style. Panelists and Speakers Inaugural Address: Hon�ble. Mr. Vijay Khole {Vice Chancellor�University of Mumbai} Valedictory Address:-Hon�ble. Shri Ganesh Naik � (Minister of Environment, Excise and Labor- Govt. of Maharashtra) Hon. Ms. Sharwari Gokhale, Principal Secretary School Education, Government of Maharashtra. Hon. Mr. Anil Harish � President of Hyderabad (Sind) National Collegiate Board Ms. Deepa Kolwalkar�TATA Consultancy Services Mr. Vitthal Kamat�Hotelier {The Orchid} Mr. Prahlad Kakkar, Media Personality Ms. Farzana Duhadwala�IB Incharge for Asia Dr. D.J.Singh Senior Director Punjab Police & Dean Punjab Police Academy Dr. Y.S. Rao� Principal of Jalgaon College of Education PROGRAMME 12th September 2007 9:30�10:00 a.m. Registration & Tea 10:00�11:30 a.m. Inauguration Keynote Address 11:30�1:00 p.m. Panel Discussion on Corporate Social Responsibility and Media as a Vehicle in Promoting Environmental Ethics 1:00�2:00 p.m. LUNCH BREAK 2:00�4:30 p.m. Paper Presentations on Corporate Social Responsibility and Media as a Vehicle in Promoting Environ mental Ethics 13th September 2007 9:30�10:00 a.m. Registration & Tea 10:00�10:30 a.m. Welcome Address 10:30�12:30 p.m. Panel Discussion on Cultural Heritage as a Tool for Sustainable Development and Learning Strategies for Ecological Citizenship 12:30�1:30 p.m. LUNCH BREAK 1:30�3:30 p.m. Paper Presentations on Cultural Heritage as a Tool for Sustainable Development and Learning Strategies for Ecological Citizenship 3:30�4:30 p.m. Valedictory Function Priya R Pillai Librarian Bombay Teachers Training College ApolloBunder, Colaba,Mumbai-39

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PROF A.B.GEORGE PASSES AWAY
by Sadasivan KP 21 Aug '07

21 Aug '07

Dear All, The Kerala Library Association (KLA) report with deep sorrow , the sad demise of Professor A.B. George, the veteran LIS professional of Kerala, on 15th August 2007at Trivandrum. Once known as the Charming Librarian of South India and popularly known as ABG among his fellow professionals, Prof. A.B. George had an illustrious professional track record spanning five decades. He had his early education in LIS in the Madras University in 1954. His major assignments include Librarian: U.C. College, Alwaye (Kerala) ; Allahabad Agricultural Institute, Naini (UP) ; St. Johns College, Agra ; Bibliographer : Madras University ; Lecturer : DLIS, University of Kerala ; Deputy Librarian :University of Kerala ; State Librarian : Kerala ; First University Librarian : Cochin University of Science & Technology (CUSAT) and Librarian : Centre for Water Resources Development & Management (CWRDM), Kozhikode.He was also a Research Guide of the Calicut University. He had been associated with various Commissions & Committees appointed by the Government of Kerala on matters related to LIS profession. He was an active member of KLA and had been its President too. Another facet of his personality was his role as a Social Worker. He had made an indelible mark of change, wherever he worked. A Festschrift Volume in honour of his professional contributions and with the title Science & Technology Libraries & Information Systems in India planned to have been published by K L A, was in the final stage of its publication. We feel deeply sad to bring it out now as his Memorial Volume! The contact address of Professor (Mrs.) Anna George, his beloved wife, is : G/3, Saraswathy Nilayam Apartments, Kawdiar, Trivandrum and her Telephone No. is : 91-471- 2725489. A condolence meeting was held in the DLIS Hall of the University of Kerala, on 21st Aug.2007 We, the LIS professionals of Kerala pay our respectful homage to Prof. ABG !!! K.P.SADASIVAN For Kerala Library Association Trivandrum Tel. 09446433182 E-Mail : kps31147(a)yahoo.com --------------------------------- Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request
by LIBRARY 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

Dear Colleagues, Could anyone help me in getting a copy of this article - http://scitation.aip.org/getabs/servlet/GetabsServlet? prog=normal&id=GPYSA7000038000005000826000001&idtype=cvips&gifs=yes ROBUST MODELING WITH ERRATIC DATA Geophysics, Volume 38, Issue 5, pp. 826-844 Jon F. Claerbout and Francis Muir Thanks & regards, Veena -- -------------------------------------------------- Library TIFR Centre Phone: 91-80-23600 062/138/816 P.O.Box.1234, Fax: 91-80-23600 851 IISc Campus, Bangalore-560 012 Bharat -------------------------------------------------- "Every duty is holy and devotion to duty is the highest form of the worship of God." - Swami Vivekananda -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MCN 2007 Conference
by Mailing List Admin 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 11:21:41 +0530 From: KR. Senthil Kumar <alagusenthil(a)gmail.com> Join the Museum Computer Network in Chicago for our Annual Conference, November 7-10, 2007. Building Content, Building Community: 40 Years of Museum Information and Technology REGISTRATION OPENS IN SEPTEMBER Visit www.mcn.edu/conferences for registration information, preliminary program and hotel & travel information. MCN is a nonprofit organization with members representing a wide range of information professionals from hundreds of museums and cultural heritage institutions in the United States and around the world.

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Refresher Course in Library and Information Science
by Mailing List Admin 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

Date: Sun, 19 Aug 2007 07:28:32 -0700 (PDT) From: Pijushkanti Panigrahi <panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com> Refresher Course in Library and Information Science University of Calcutta Department of Library and Information Science UGC-Academic Staff College, University of Calcutta is going to organize a refresher course on Dynamic Role of Academic Libraries in Digital Era during September 06-26, 2007 at the Department of Library & Information Science, 3rd Floor Asutosh Building, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street, Kolkata. For further details, please contact: The Director, Academic Staff College,University of Calcutta, Rajabazar science College, 92 A P C Road, Kolkata . Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi & Dr Ratna Bandyopadhaya Co ordinators, DLISc, University of Calcutta Dr Pijushkanti Panigrahi, Reader, Dept of Lib and Inf Science, University of Calcutta, 87/1 College Street,Kolkata - 700 073, West Bengal, India, email : panigrahipk(a)yahoo.com, (M) : +91 94342 43522. Secretary, Education Division, IASLIC; Associate Editor, IASLIC Bulletin, IASLIC, Kolkata-700 054

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IIT-Kgp looking for Librarian
by moumita dey 20 Aug '07

20 Aug '07

IIT, Kgp is looking for Librarian (1 post-UR) in the scale of pay of Rs. 16400-450-20900-500-22400/- on contract for a period of 3 to 5 years. Ref:The Financial Express, 20th Aug. 2007. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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