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

INDEST-AICTE Workshop on e-resource management during 4-6 Dec 08@ IIMI
by Kishor Satpathy 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Dear All IIM Indore Library shall be organizing the INDEST-AICTE Workshop on e-resource management & user Meet during 4-6 December 2008 at IIM Indore. This is a regular event of the Consortium and mainly targeted at the Library and Information Professional as well as Library Administrators from the Consortium Member Institutes. In addition to the Workshop on e-resource management, the workshop will also have selected presentations from invited experts on "Role of Librarian on 21st Century". Special Sessions will also be arranged for interaction and problem solving with the Publishers, Vendors and other Service providers. There is no registration fee for the INDEST members for attending the workshop. All participants are required to meet their boarding, lodging and other expenses through their institutions. The brochure and registration form on Workshop accessible at: http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/media/pdf/indest%20brochure.pdf & http://sis2008conference.blogspot.com/ For further details please contact: Kishor Ch. Satpathy Librarian & Workshop Director Indian Institute of Management Indore Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road Indore-453331, Madhya Pradesh, INDIA Mobile: 9425312746 E-mail: satpathy(a)iimidr.ac.in; ksatpathy(a)gmail.com Interested professionals may send their registration form in the said address latest by 25th November 2008. Thanks & Regards, Kishor Satpathy Kishor Chandra Satpathy Librarian & Coordinator, PURA Indian Institute of Management Indore Pigdamber, Rau, Indore, 453331, MP, India Phone: +91-731-4228625 (Off) 4228817(R) Mobile: 09425312746 Email: satpathy(a)iimidr.ac.in www.iimidr.ac.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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SCOAP3: From Subscriptions to an Open Access Publishing Model
by Mailing List Admin 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Dear Members, The following message is being posted on behalf of Jens Vigen of CERN. - Moderator NCSI, IISc Bengaluru ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Wed, 12 Nov 2008 14:11:28 +0100 From: Jens Vigen <jens.vigen(a)cern.ch> ------------------SCOAP3: From Subscriptions to an Open Access Publishing Model Join us for an information meeting on SCOAP3, an innovative Open Access publishing model which has the potential to put scholarly communication on sound sustainable bases. SCOAP3 is an effort to facilitate Open Access publishing building on the long Open Access tradition of the field of High Energy Physics and its track-record in international co-operation, epitomized by the LHC accelerator at CERN. SCOAP3 has three objectives: • Convert the peer-reviewed literature of an entire field to Open Access; • Stimulate competition in scientific publishing by linking quality and price; • Enable considerable medium- and long-term savings in scholarly communication The example of SCOAP3 could be rapidly followed by other fields, directly related to High Energy Physics, and its success can offer a potential model for other fields as well. The guiding principle of SCOAP3 is to re-direct subscription funds to directly pay for the peer-review and other editorial services, making articles free to read for everyone in any possible repository. SCOAP3 has so far collected commitments for over a half of its projected budget envelope [http://scoap3.org/fundraising.html], from a dozen countries in Europe, North America and the Middle East[http://www.scoap3.org/whoisscoap3.html]. In order to make the initiative a success, a broad worldwide consensus is now needed, and Indian and Asian libraries have a unique, pivotal, role to play. Learn more about the initiative, how libraries of all size can join the global effort in making SCOAP3 happen, and how to lend your support to promote Open Access. The event will be presented by Salvatore Mele, SCOAP3 Project Leader and Jens Vigen, Chief Scientific Information Officer at CERN, Geneva, Switzerland. 03.00 – 05.30 p.m. (Venue: The Auditorium) India Islamic Cultural Centre, Lodhi Road, New Delhi, India Registrations for this event is free, please send your confirmation at the following address or below given email. Conference Secretariat: P K Jain Organising Secretary, ICoASL 2008 C/o Institute of Economic Growth University of Delhi Enclave, Delhi - 110 007 Ph.:27667463, 27666364 Fax :27667463, 27667410, (M): 9899110787 Email: asiansla(a)gmail.com; asianchaptersla(a)yahoo.com (Please Join us on Tea at 2:30 p.m. on 25 November 2008 at IICC, Lodhi Road, Delhi) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Call for partnership for large-scale information and knowledge management projects
by atanu garai 12 Nov '08

12 Nov '08

Dear Colleagues We are a growing organisation with specializations in following key areas: Geographical Information System e-Learning Content Management System Learning Management System We are developing our capacities in the area of e-Governance and advanced digital library solutions and prototyping. We are currently developing proposals for undertaking large scale solutions in above-mentioned areas for government, private sector and civil society organizations. Since we are quite a new entrant, we are looking for organizations with several years of existence and good portfolio of project execution and delivery. The ideal organization shall be managed by a visionary leadership and be interested in strategic use of technology in a spectrum of business domains. If you are interested, please contact me by email at atanu.garai(a)gmail.com for further details and discussion. Best regards, Atanu Garai -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Registration Open for IASLIC Seminar 10-13 December, 2008 at BI
by Dr. Arun K. Chakraborty 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Dear Moderator Kindly circulate this. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- INDIAN ASSOCIATION OF SPECIAL LIBRARIES AND INFORMATION CENTRE (IASLIC), KOLKATA 23rd National Seminar of IASLIC at Bose Institute, during 10-13 December,2008 Dear All We have the honour to submit that Bose Institute, as a part of year long programme in commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary Founder Sir J. C. Bose and 90th Foundation Day of the Institute, is organizing and hosting the 23rd National Seminar of Indian Association of Special Libraries and Information Centre (IASLIC) during 10-13, December 2008. The Seminar will be inaugurated on Wednesday 10th December, 2008 at 4.30 P.M. SIG Meetings will be at 10.00 A.M. on 10th December, 2008. All of your presence would benefit all the library professionals in India and globe. Please register yourself and also depute at least two persons from Library or LIS Department. Some of the objectives of the Seminar are to bring together special library professionals to a common platform, to promote special libraries, and facilitate the exchange of ideas and help to bridge the knowledge gap amongst the professionals associated with special libraries and to develop the professional competent. This seminar is expected to attract more than 500 participants from India and abroad. Registrations are open. You are invited to attend the same. For details please visit: http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar.html/workshop.html, or http://www.iaslic1955.org/organ.htm, Dates to Remember Last Date for Registration : 30th November 2008 Cancellation of Registration (for any un-avoidable circumstances) before 7th December, 2008 ---- 80% Registration Fees and accommodation charges (if any) will be refunded after deduction of Paper Publication charges (for authors, if any) Registration Fees : http://www.iaslic1955.org/fee.htm Register Online : http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar/workshop/library/lib_form.htm PANEL of SPEAKERS --- For Panel Discussions --- from India and abroad Payment Details : The payment should be sent through local cheque/ demand draft to be made in favour of "NS-IASLIC-BI-2008 and payable at Kolkata. The filled-in registration forms and the payment should be sent to the Bose Institute address (http://www.iaslic1955.org/regd.pdf). For further information, please contact: Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty Organizing Secretary 23rd National Seminar of IASLIC Bose Institute P-1/12 CIT Scheme VII-M, Kankurgachi, Kolakta 700 054 INDIA Ph. 91-33-25693268/ 3270 Fax: 91-33-23553886 Cell: 09433323424 Email: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in, c_arunK(a)hotmail.com, iaslic(a)vsnl.net Seminar updates : http://bic.boseinst.ernet.in/seminar/workshop/library/, www.iaslic1955.org Dated : 27th October, 2008 (Dr. Arun Kumar Chakraborty) Hony. General Secretary DR. ARUN KUMAR CHAKRABORTY LIBRARIAN BOSE INSTITUTE, KOLKATA, INDIA CENTENARY CAMPUS : P1/12 CIT SCHEME - VII-M, KOLKATA 700 054 INDIA PH: 91-33-2569 3268, 3270 FAX: 91-33-2355 3886 MAIN CAMPUS: 93/1 A.P.C. ROAD, KOLKATA 700 009 INDIA PH: 91-33-2350 2402/03, FAX: 91-33-2350-6790 Ph(Res): 91-33-23242100, E-MAIL: akc(a)bic.boseinst.ernet.in -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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MG University Digital Library
by University LIbrary Mahatma Gandhi University 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

*Open Access Digital Archives of MGU Theses Launched by H E. Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Former President of India* H.E. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India, launched Mahatma Gandhi University open Access Online Theses Digital Library, on 9nth November 2008. It is the first Online Digital Theses Library of any Indian University covering more than 1000 theses in Sanskrit, Malayalam, Hindi and English with multilingual search facility. It is digitization project commemorating 25 years of achievement of the university towards contribution to knowledge generation. *Mahatma Gandhi University Online Theses Digital Library* accessible through web at www.mgutheses.org can promote the application of results from doctoral research for the benefit of the society. This becomes relevant in the context of Open Access Initiatives (OAI) worldwide that uses ICT and Internet to throw open the knowledge generated by public funded research kept in the locked archives and libraries. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam stated that the availability of these dissertations over the web will be an important step towards democratization of knowledge. After launching the digital Archives and verifying its possibilities by some searches adds "I am sure the model of digital archives followed by MG University will be emulated by many Indian universities, which will go a long way in democratization of knowledge, prevention of duplication and will lead to transparency in the education system. >From 17.30 Hrs 09.11.2008 when H.E. Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, Former President of India. Launched the digital Archives it has become the first open Archives digital Archives of doctoral dissertations of India Accessible worldwide 24 hrs, 365 days a year. The Digital Archives can be accessed at www.mgutheses.org -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[LIS- FORUM] your kind help
by vijay anand 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Dear All, I shall be grateful if you could please provide me the list of science and technology library in delhi city. it is very urgent for me. Many thanks in advance for help. Sincerely Vijay anand Head, Library MCRPSV anandwarm(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Building
by gilu saji 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Dear friends, We are planning to construct new library building for our college. Could you please suggest latest models of library buildings and their websites. Please also give the standars and specifications of the library buildings. Gilu Saji Librarian St. Thomas College of Teacher Education Pala e-mail: gilusaji(a)gmail.com -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Commercial Support for Koha
by savitra sirohi 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

All, Just wanted to announce that we are offering commercial support for Koha ILS. Here is some information about us and our offering: Service Models Both Software as a Service (Saas or Hosted) & On Premise. Services Offered Hosting, Technology Helpdesk, Training, Software Customization, Installation, Configuration, Software Maintenance (complete stack from Linux to Mysql to Koha). Software Supported Koha, also other Open Source Library Applications, e.g. Open Biblio Pricing We are committed to low prices, for e.g. our hosting charges are just Rs. 5/user/month About OSS Labs OSSlabs.biz is a Nucsoft initiative around Open Source Software. Our Mission to bring to market simple, effective and trouble free software solutions at low prices. OSS Labs is based out of Bangalore, India. For more information visit: http://www.osslabs.biz. About Nucsoft Nucsoft is an 9001:2003 certified company. It has a long track record of outstanding service to customers ranging from Citibank to Reliance to Fullerton India. Nucsoft is based out of Mumbai, India. For more information visit http://www.nucsoft.com. Contact Savitra Sirohi, Ph: +91 97400 22664, Email: savitra.sirohi(a)osslabs.biz Thank You, Savitra Sirohi -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Job Change
by madaiah krishnamurthy 11 Nov '08

11 Nov '08

Dear Friends, It is my pleasure to inform you that I Dr. M.Krishnamurthy, returned to Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre after completing one year as University Librarian at the University of Mysore, Mysore. As such all further communication may please be sent on the following address. Dr.M.Krishnamurthy,M.A.,M.L.I.Sc., PhD. Fulbright Scholar(University of Illinois,USA) Library-In-Charge Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore Centre Library 8th Mile Mysore Road Bangalore 560059 Ph: 91-080-28483002/3/5 Fax: 91-080-28484265 _________________________________________________________________ Searching for the best deals on travel? Visit MSN Travel. 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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Netting the SET’: Workshop for Librarians & LIS Students
by jyoti bhabal 10 Nov '08

10 Nov '08

Download the original attachment<http://mail.google.com/mail/?view=att&th=11d86647b5b46efe&attid=0.1&disp=at…> *INTRODUCTION* The SHPT School of Library Science of the SNDT Women's University, has a long tradition of continuing professional education. The school has organized various workshops offering librarians an opportunity to update their professional knowledge and skills. This year, a two-day workshop is planned to help LIS candidates to prepare for the State Eligibility Test, to be conduced in January 2009. . *OBJECTIVES * The objectives of the workshop are - To introduce the range of topics covered for SET examination - To provide guidance in the required reading and preparation for SET examination - To explain how questions need to be analyzed and understood - To discuss how to structure the required answers *RESOURCE PERSONS** * Experienced professors & University Librarians, Readers and Lecturers in Library Science *PARTICIPANTS* Librarians, past students and others appearing for SET examination *REGISTRATION FEES * Rs. 500/- *REGISTRATION FORM* * Name of the Participant*: _______________________________ * Designation *:_________________ * Name & Address of the Organisation* * Tel. No & E-Mail:* * Residential Address & Tel.:* * Cheque / DD No./Date :* *Signature** * *TIME:*10.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. *VENUE:* Conference Room, S.N.D.T. Women's University, Churchgate, Mumbai – 400 020 *Last Date of Receiving Registration Form: 20**th** November 2008* Please send Registration form along with fees by cheque/ Bank Draft drawn in favour of :- `University Librarian, SNDT Women's University Library' For further information, please contact : *Dr. Sushama Powdwal, * University Librarian & Head, SHPT School of Library Science SNDT Women's University, 1,Nathibai Thakersey Road, Mumbai 400 020 Tel.* *220854392, 2072792 Email:spowdwal@gmail.com <Email%3Aspowdwal(a)gmail.com> sushama_juhu(a)rediffmail.com * * ** * SHPT School of Library* * Science* * 'Netting the SET'* * Workshop for **Librarians & LIS Students* * 5**th** & 6**th** December 2008* * Organized by* * SHPT School of Library Science* * SNDT Women's University* * Library,* * Mumbai 400 020.* * In collaboration with* * State Eligibility Test Department, * * University of Pune* -- (¨`·.·´¨) Always `·.¸ (¨`·.·´¨) Keep (¨`·.·´¨)¸.·´ Smiling! `·.¸.·´ With Metta JYOTI -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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