October 2008 - LIS-Forum - ncsi.iisc.ernet.in

National Seminar on Open Access to Textual and Multimedia Content
by Prem Chand 23 Oct '08

23 Oct '08

National Seminar on Open Access to Textual and Multimedia Content: Bridging the Digital Divide, Dates: January 29-30, 2009 Venue: India Habitat Centre,New Delhi. organisers : INFLIBNET Centre & CEC, Delhi Objectives: 1. To review current trends and developments in e-content management, ICT applicable to development and dissemination of educational resources through open access 2. To examine and evaluate the existing activities, services and functionalities of the two organisations; 3. To identify areas of activities that the two organisations can take up in collaborative fashion with its existing infrastructure and expertise; 4. To examine Web 2.0 and Library 2.0 tools and technologies and examine possibilities of deploying them in activities and services of two organizations; and 5. To explore improved means and methods of providing textual and multimedia scholarly contents to the academic community. The Seminar will have evaluative presentations by invited speakers only on the core objectives followed by panel discussion on the subject consisting of expert panellists in media, library and information science and ICT. On the 2nd day of the seminar there could be Open House discussion or the participants depending on their preferences will join one of the 4 to 5 Work Groups to discuss various themes and sub-themes of the seminar and evolve recommendations and follow-up actions for the two institutions. The scope and contents of the seminar can further be expanded depending on the feed-back received from the participants consisting of user community in academia. The seminar is essentially targeted to the academic community in the universities and colleges. Individuals concerned with application of ICTs in libraries, media centres, virtual learning, online courseware development and dissemination would also benefit from the seminar. The existing users of media services from CEC / EMMRC's and INFLIBNET will also participate. Registration Starts : November 15,2008 For More Information Please Visit http://www.inflibnet.ac.in/seminar/ Prem Chand Scientist- D Information & Library Network Centre (INFLIBNET) An Inter University Centre of UGC, Near Gujarat University Guest House Navrangpura, Ahmedabad Gujarat. India Phone: 079-26305971, 26304695 ( Office) 070- 29096170( R) 09427001489 prem65_chand(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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National seminar at Guwahati: Call for papers
by Apurba Jyoti Majumder 22 Oct '08

22 Oct '08

*National Seminar on* *Digitization and Networking of Library and Information Centres in North East India* * * *January 9-10, 2009* ***Department of Library and Information Science Gauhati University, Guwahati 781014 * *Sub-themes* - Application of ICT in LICs of NE India: present and future - Digitization of library resources: planning - Role of LIS schools - NE India Library Network (NEILIBNET) Important dates: Abstract November 15, 2008 Full Paper December 10, 2008 Registration January 02, 2009 Filled in registration form should reach the Department on or before January 2, 2009. Registration fee of Rs 100/ will be charged from the LIS students and Rs 200/- for others. Student participants are not entitled for Seminar Kits. Those who need *accommodation* will be required to pay an advance of Rs 500/-. The organizing committee will provide accommodation to the participants who make advance payment only. ** * * **The seminar will be held during 9-10 January, 2009 at the, Gauhati University, Guwahati-781014, Assam Contact: apurbajyoti(a)gmail.com, nlahlkar(a)gmail.com, sksgu1(a)gmail.com, dipendeka(a)gmail.com Apurba Jyoti Majumder, JRF Deptt. of Library & Information Science. Arts Block, Gauhati University. Guwahati- 781014 Cell No: 09435268733, 09707626388 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Content Management on November 08th, 2008 at Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore
by Arumugam Pitchai 22 Oct '08

22 Oct '08

Dear Professionals, NCSI-Net, an informal association comprising of NCSI staff, trainees,and its alumni, cordially invites you to the fourth National level Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar, in memory of Late Dr. T.B. Rajashekar, erstwhile Associate Chairman, NCSI, IISc. It is a one day seminar targeted exclusively for the benefit of students of Library and Information Science course or its equivalent and budding information professionals. The details of the seminar are given below. Seminar Title: Dr. TBR Memorial Seminar on Content Management Date: November 08, 2008 (Saturday) Venue: Choksi Hall, Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore - 560012 Target audience: Students of Library & Information science course or its equivalent & budding information professionals. Seminar coverage: The Seminar is conducted with an intention to create an awareness amongst the students and budding information professionals about the latest developments in the field of Information and Communication technologies applicable to LIS profession. This year's Seminar will give an overview of Content Management with special reference to Drupal- a content management software. There will also be a session dealing with career building strategies and job opportunities for LIS professionals. Registration fee: Rs. 150/- for Students and Rs. 300/- for budding professionals. Please do note that no arrangements for accommodation are being made. Kindly bring this to the attention of the budding professionals and encourage them to attend the seminar. Participants will get an opportunity to interact with professionals working in the industry and academia. For further information, please visit the Seminar website at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/ Registration form is available at: http://ncsi-net.ncsi.iisc.ernet.in/workshop/2008seminar/HowtoRegsiter.html For further queries, please contact: Arumugam: arumugam.pitchai(a)hp.com Ramya: ramya(a)ncsi.iisc.ernet.in Regards Arumugam Pitchai & S Krishna Ramya NCSI-NET Coordinators -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Referred Indian Journals on Management
by Prema Kanchikan 22 Oct '08

22 Oct '08

Dear Colleagues, Kindly tell me the Referred Indian Journals on Management & Operational Behaviour. With best regards, Prema Kanchikan Asst. Librarian IBS Mumbai (ICFAI Business School ) Hiranandani Knowledge Park Off. Technology Street, Opp. Hiranandani Hospital Powai, Mumbai 400 076 Tel.: 022-40434489 Get the latest buzz on outsourcing. Up to date information on mergers, acquisitions and deals on BPO Watch. Try it now! _________________________________________________________________ Want to explore the world? Visit MSN Travel for the best deals. http://in.msn.com/coxandkings -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Journal information
by Kamlesh Goel 22 Oct '08

22 Oct '08

Dear Sir Asia Pacific Journal of Operational Research is being received in NISCARE (previously known as INSDOC). Details are: Key Title/Abbr Title: Asia Pacific Journal of Operational Research Library Code: INSDOC Subscription Type: S Mode Type: O Rec Id: 24328 -------k. Goel Kamlesh Goel D. O. NASSDOC -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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article request
by Thapar, Amit 22 Oct '08

22 Oct '08

Dear Friends, I will be highly obliged, if someone may send a soft copy of following article from the Serial "Structure & Bonding" Interactions with Aromatic Rings ( a Chapter from Intermolecular Forces and Clusters): Structure and Bonding: Vol.115, 2005, p.p. 149-193) with regards, amit@urservice -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by Binod Yadav 22 Oct '08

22 Oct '08

Dear friends We wish to inform you that our institute is non-profit, community oriented institution. We have freely full text access to Biomedical jopurnals through Health Internet Access to Research Initiative(HINARI) including the Americal Journal of Pathology. Therefore, we request you to provide the article( details given) free of cost through fax or electronic copy for our user. *Weidner N. et al. Tumor angiogenesis correlates with metastasis in invasive prostate carcinoma.**The American Journal of Pathology* 1993;143:401-409. Yours, Binod Kumar Yadav Librarian The Central Library B.P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences Dharan, Nepal. Fax: +977-25-520251 URL: www.bpkihs.edu -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Info required
by rajendra kumar panda 22 Oct '08

22 Oct '08

Dear friends, Can any one help me to get following information? it's source and where abouts detail or any consolidated packs available in market. 1.From where could I get the Govt. of India, policy/laws made for Library. 2.Time & motion: for each particular jobs of Library activity e.g.(for accession of a document or issue of a document) the time duration required for to furnish the task. which will in great help to asses the manpower requirement of Library. regards R.K.Panda -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library jobs @ IIT Madras
by anil pattanayak 21 Oct '08

21 Oct '08

Dear Friends *INDIAN INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY MADRAS* *Advertisement No. IITM/R/3/2008* * * Sl.No. Post/Scale No. of vacancies UR OBC SC PD Total 1. Senior Library Information Assistant Rs.5500-175-9000 1 2 1 1 5 2. Senior Technician (Library) Rs.4500-125-7000 - 2 1 - 3 3. Junior Technician (Library) Rs.3200-85-4900 - 1 - 1 2 (Scales of pay are under revision) * * *Qualification*: (i) Degree from a recognized University and (ii) Bachelor's degree or equivalent diploma in Library Science of a recognized University / Institute. *Experience*: Minimum three years experience for the post of Senior Technician (Library) and five years for Senior Library Information Assistant in a Library / Computerization of a Library. One year certificate in computer application from a recognized institution is desirable. For the post of Junior Technician (Library) in addition to the above qualification, he/she should have underwent one year apprenticeship in Library. *Age: *Upper Age limit 32 years for Sl. No. 1 and 27 years for Sl. No. 2 & 3. For SC/ST/OBC relaxation in age would be admissible as per Central Government Rules. Application form can be downloaded from the Institute website www.iitm.ac.inunder the link Administrative positions or obtained from the Registrar, IIT Madras, Chennai – 600036 by sending a requisition letter along with self addressed stamped Rs.10/- envelope. The cover must be superscribed '*Requisition for application for the post of _____________________'.* Late date of receipt of application: *21.11.2008*. 15.10.2008 Registrar** -- With Regards... Anil Pattanayak Graduate Trainee I I T Madras,Chennai-600036 E-mail. pattanayak.anil(a)gmail.com +91-9940149473(M) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Request for article
by leeladharan manavalan 21 Oct '08

21 Oct '08

Dear fellow professionals, I am in need of this article, Please mail me the softcopy if possible. Asia Pacific Journal of Operational Research Year 1990 Issue number 7 pages 141 to 154 Article name Multiserver General Bulk Service Queue with Vacation by R.Nadarajan and D.Audsin Mohana Dhas Thanking You M.LEELADHARAN Lecturer DLIS Pondicherry University -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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