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

INDEST-AICTE WORKSHOP & 6TH ANNUAL MEET
by D Jotwani, Librarian IIT Bombay 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

The next INDEST-AICTE WORKSHOP & 6TH ANNUAL MEET is planned to be held at IIT Bombay during 7-9 Jan 2009. This is an important national event for all library and information professionals from the Consortium Member institutes. We have received enormous response from interested professionals requesting for extending the last date for submission of registration since many of them have received our circulars very late. In view of the above the LAST DATE FOR REGISTRATION FOR THE ABOVE WORKSHOP HAS BEEN EXTENDED TILL 22 DECEMBER 2008. No request for registration will be entertained after this date. So hurry, rush you registration form to the undersigned. The registration is free for those from INDEST-AICTE Consortium members institutes. However, they have to pay Rs 1000/- towards accommodation charges. Accommodation is very limited and preference will be given to those who have already sent their payment. -- D. Jotwani Librarian Indian Institute of Technology Bombay Powai, Mumbai 400076 Phone 91-22-25768920, 91-22-25720227 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Science - National Conference at Annamalai University in Tamilnadu
by Dr. R. Balasubramani 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

Dear Friends UGC-National Seminar on "Strategic Information Management in the Digital Era" 26th -27th, arch 2009l Thursday & Friday at Annamalai University Themes & Sub-themes - Information – Transformation from print to digital form. - Transition from traditional library to hybrid library - Collection development – Practices - Collection processing in the Digital Era – Digital preservation - Development of IRs – Intellectual Property Rights - Consortia Approach – Models – Case Studies - Role of Library Professionals in the Digital Era Call for papers: Participants are invited to contribute papers for presentation on the above themes and related aspects. The Abstract and manuscript of the paper (preferably as MS-word attachments) should be submitted to the Seminar Director by e-mail au_nagarajan(a)yahoo.co.in / sanpno(a)gmail.com) and by post mail before the deadline. Who should attend? : This seminar expects wide participation by faculty, scientists, professionals of library research, IT, research scholars, students and other related persons to library & information subject. Registration Fee (includes seminar kit, resource material, participation certificate, working lunch and refreshment). For Faculty / Librarian & others … Rs.500/- *For Research Scholars … Rs.300/- *For Students … Rs.200/- * Should produce evidence from their Institution Dates to Remember: For Submission of Abstract – 30th January 2009 For submission of full paper along with Registration fee - 28th Feb. 2009 Accommodation: The participants make their own arrangements. However, limited accommodation is available in our university Guest House on extra payment. We would help the participants in arranging accommodation at nonominal charges on first-come first-serve by twin-sharing basis. No TA / DA will be paid to the participants. *Registration Form* Name: Designation: Institution Address for Communication Phone: Mobile: e-mail: Are you presenting a paper : Yes / No If yes, give title of the Paper Accommodation is required : Yes / No Payment details Bank: D.D. No. Date Rs. (Demand Draft may be drawn in favour of the Registrar, Annamalai University payable at Annamalainagar / Chidambaram in State Bank of India / Indian Bank / ICICI Bank Ltd. Cheque will not be accepted). Signature Contact for Registration / Enquires Dr. M. Nagarajan Professor & Head Department of Library & Information Science Annamalai University Annamalainagar – 608 002 Mobile: 9443497604 e-mail: au_nagarajan(a)yahoo.co.in or sanpno(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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Hearty Congrats to Prof.(Dr.) V. G. TALVAR
by sudhier k g pillai 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

Dear Professionals, On behalf of the Dept. of Library & Information Science, University of Kerala and Kerala Library Association, Thiruvananthapuram I Congatulate Prof. (Dr.) V. G. Talvar, the new Vice Chancellor of University of Mysore. Wishing him all success for his new assignment. regards Dr. K. G. SUDHIER Lecturer Dept. of Library & Information Science University of Kerala & Exe. Committee Member Kerala Library Association Thiruvananthapuram- 695 034 INDIA Ph. 09446484561, +91 471 2414461(R) 2478034(O) -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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i-QUIZ 2008 - The Grand Finale
by AmitVerma 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

Congratulations to the winners and the runners up! The Garfield Team of Vijaianand and Manas Samanta walked away with the beautiful iQuiz trophy and the big bonanza of cash prizes. The runners up were the Dewey team of Ramesh Yernagula and Chandana Patra. The days of anticipation and waiting were over on December 11, 2008 as the curtains came down on the iQuiz 2008 - keenly awaited event - organized by Informatics and IASLIC on the occasion of the 23rd National Seminar of IASLIC 2008 at Bose Institute. ISiM (International School of Information Management), University of Mysore was our quiz partner and OCLC was the sponsor. The grand finale was a cliff hanger - with the Garfield Team and the Dewey Team racing neck to neck till the end. The top six scorers of the Online Round held on November 28th were teamed up into Ranganathan Team, Dewey Team and Garfield team and invited to the final round of the stage quiz. However due to unavoidable circumstances, Shion Guha of Indian Statistical Institute, Bangalore did not show up and hence based on an impromptu quiz one of audience Ms. Chadana Patra was selected to replace Guha for the final round. There was palpable tension and anticipation in the air, with both the contestants and the audience sitting literarily at the seat edges. The iQuiz trophy along with the cash prize of Rs. 10,000 for the winning team and Rs. 5000 for the runners up and other prizes and goodies added to the excitement and the passions of everyone. IASLIC also announced a cash prize of rs.1000 for the winning team. We thank everyone for their participation and support The iQuiz Team and Informatics www.i-quiz.in <http://www.i-quiz.in/> -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Prof. V.G .Talwar
by Senthil Kumar T 16 Dec '08

16 Dec '08

Dear Members Hope all of you aware that Prof. V.G .Talwar has been appointed as the Vice-chancellor of the Mysore University; Sir is the first from an LIS community to achieve such a great honor. On behalf of AALIS (Alumni Association of Library and information Science)Bishop Heber College, Trichy, Tamil Nadu. I congratulate Prof. V.G .Talwar for his great Achievement WITH REGARDS SENTHIL KUMAR.T President - AALIS Librarian Christ University Bangalore- 560 029 -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Convey of Congratulations to V.G.Talwar on the new assignment as a vice chancellor of Mysore University-reg:-
by librarian＠gitam.edu 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Dear sir, I on behalf of the staff of Knowledge Resource Centre(Central Library) GITAM University wish to convey my whole hearted congratulations to Prof. V.G.Talwar for assuming charge as Vice chancellor of Mysore University. With best wishes Dr.K. Satyanarayana University Librarian Knowledge Resource Centre GITAM University Visakhapatnam Andhra Pradesh -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, 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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Books Store at your Window
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Dear Friends, Those who are struggling to get the price proof of newly publised book irrespective of pulisher can log on to http://www.flipkart.com/. flipkart site provides upto date details of new editions of books. You just need to type the ISBN No. or Author or Key word. You also get good discount on the books if you buy online through flipkart. Thanking You, Dinesh K. S. -- Dr. Dinesh K. S. Selection Grade Librarian, Nagarjuna College of Engineering & Technology, Devanahalli, Bengaluru - 562 110. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Congratulations to Prof. Talwar
by meruvu Satyanarayana 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

On behalf of the Library Professionals of Andhra University,Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh),I congratulate Prof. V.G. Talwar for his new assaigntment as V.C of Mysore University and wish him every success -- Dr. M. Satyanarayana Associate Professor of Library and Information Science, 3/10, AU Quarters, Siripuram , Visakhapatnam-530 003 Phone: 2560669 (M) 9440632703 -- 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] How we can improve status of library professionals.
by Mailing List Admin 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

From: Baban Chavan <babanchavan(a)gmail.com> Date: Dec 6, 2008 7:09 AM Dear all It is the true fact that librarians are not given the statuas of faculty especialy in academic field having a same educational qualification. Even if the workof librarian different than teahers ; he gides the user community to get the required information from huge stock of knowledge, he guides the student to complete the projects, Some librarians guides the M.Phil & P.Hd. students. So he is the Teacher of Teacher. But unfotunately he is not given the importance as the faculties are given.so for the status of librarians are concerned he or she needs to improve overall performance by working hard to optimum level . so that he wil be given status. However, to get the status there is a need to have some sort of representation in BoS,Senate in university. so that librarians will be able to place their problem on such a platform. this wiil help in improving libraries,services then automaticaly the status of librarians. This type of discussion is going on in maharashtra is a welcome step. I am in favour of this step & I request all college librarians to be a part of this movement for betterment of Liraries,This is the response to Mr.Desale, Ass.Librarian, University of Pune. Thanks a lot Chavan B.V. Librarian Sangamner College Sangamner Dist -Maharashtra Maharashtra

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Re: [LIS-Forum] Possible Spam : Accreditation of LIS Education
by Mailing List Admin 15 Dec '08

15 Dec '08

Date: Fri, 12 Dec 2008 12:20:04 +0530 From: Prabhash N. Rath <prabhash(a)gipe.ernet.in> I fully agree with Prof. Sarkhel's proposal for an external accreditation body. I think the time has come to assess the LIS schools periodically evaluate the standard of teaching and research in concerned LIS departments. Prabhash N. Rath ----- Original Message ----- From: Juran Sarkhel To: LIS-Forum LIS-Forum Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2008 10:10 PM Subject: Possible Spam : [LIS-Forum] Accreditation of LIS Education Dear Friends, I do agree with Smita, Parinita,Vijay Gautam, K Desale, Prof. Mangla and others who have expressed concern over the present state of LIS education in our country. In this connection, I Iike to say that India today has more than 100 LIS schools at the university level alone churning out at least 5000 LIS degree holders � 4500 bachelor degree holders and 500 master degree holders � even at a modest estimate, which is several times more than the available job opportunities in Indian market and possibly highest production in the world. All these have brought into focus the question of continued relevance and adequacy of the present programme of LIS education. [truncated]

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