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Harvard to collect, disseminate scholarly articles for faculty
by sandeep bhavsar 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

Respected All Harvard to collect, disseminate scholarly articles for faculty Legislation designed to allow greater worldwide accesshttp://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2008/02.14/99-fasvote.html By Robert Mitchell FAS Communications In a move to disseminate faculty research and scholarship more broadly, the Faculty of Arts and Sciences (FAS) voted Tuesday (Feb. 12) to give the University a worldwide license to make each faculty members scholarly articles available and to exercise the copyright in the articles, provided that the articles are not sold for a profit. In proposing the legislation, Stuart M. Shieber, a professor at FAS, said, There is no question that scholarly journals have historically allowed scholars to distribute their research to audiences around the world. But, the scholarly publishing system has become far more restrictive than it need be. Many publishers will not even allow scholars to use and distribute their own work. And, the cost of journals has risen to such astronomical levels that many institutions and individuals have cancelled subscriptions, further reducing the circulation of scholars works. This is a large and very important step for scholars throughout the country. It should be a very powerful message to the academic community that we want and should have more control over how our work is used and disseminated, added Shieber, James O. Welch Jr. and Virginia B. Welch Professor of Computer Science. The goal of university research is the creation, dissemination, and preservation of knowledge. At Harvard, where so much of our research is of global significance, we have an essential responsibility to distribute the fruits of our scholarship as widely as possible, said Provost Steven E. Hyman. Today's action in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences will promote free and open access to significant, ongoing research. It is a first step in the creation of an open-access environment for current research that may one day provide the widest possible dissemination of Harvard's distinguished Faculties' work. Harvard will take advantage of the license by hosting FAS faculty members scholarly articles in an open-access repository, making them available worldwide for free. The faculty member will retain the copyright of the article, subject to the Universitys license. The repository contents can be made widely available to the public through such search engines such as Google Scholar. Faculty members may request a waiver of the license for particular articles where this is preferable. The new legislation does not apply to articles completed before its adoption. The repository, which will be supported and maintained by Harvard University, will allow scholars and the general public from around the world access to scholarly works of FAS faculty. This access will benefit scholars at all research institutions, which have seen their ability to maintain subscriptions to a full range of scholarly journals seriously compromised over the past few years. Research centers in poorer countries have been especially harmed by the access limitations caused by the high cost of many journals, Shieber pointed out. Todays vote in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, said Robert Darnton, Carl H. Pforzheimer University Professor and director of the University Library, addresses an issue that is of great concern to all of the Faculties of the University. All of us face the same problems and all of us can envision the public benefits of open access. Harvard Medical School, for example, is already working with its faculty to comply with a congressional mandate that articles based on funding from the National Institutes of Health be openly accessible through PubMed Central. By working, as individual faculties and together as a single University, we can all promote the free communication of knowledge http://www.news.harvard.edu/gazette/2008/02.14/99-fasvote.html Thanks and Regards Sandeep Bhavsar Librarian Dr.V.N.Bedekar Institute of Management Studies Thane(W) 400601 MUMBAI. @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ email : sandeep.bhavsar(a)gmail.com Mob : 9987049099 elibrary :http://www.vpmthane.org/im/elib/main.htm @@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@@ --------------------------------- Sent from Yahoo! - a smarter inbox. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd: [libtech] Jobs Posting:Library Information Assistants:NIT: Hamirpur
by Mallikarjuna 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

--- In libtech(a)yahoogroups.com, "Mallikarjuna" <hbmallikarjuna@...> wrote: Jobs Posting:Library Information Assistants:National Institute of Technology (NIT), Hamirpur Advertisement No. 1/2008 NIT, Hamirpur (HP) invites applications on prescribed format for the following Teaching/ Non-teaching posts by 10th March 2008 : Not-Teaching Posts: 4. Technical Assistants : 02 for Library( with Computer specialization)) 8. Library Information Assistant : 03 posts Application Fee : All the candidates(except Reserve Category candidates) are required to attach Application fee amounting to Rs.100/- in the shape of DD/IPO drawn in favour of Registrar, payable at Hamirpur (HP). The last date for receipt of applications complete in all respects on prescribed format will be 10th March 2008. For more information and application format, please view http://www.nitham.ac.in/Recruitment/adv08.pdf --- End forwarded message --- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Philosophy and Practice February 2008
by thimma naik 14 Feb '08

14 Feb '08

An article Titled "Implementing Universal Basic Education (UBE) through the Strategic Provision of School Library Services " published in Library Philosophy and Practice (ISSN 1522-0222) February 2008 issue by Amanze Onyebochi Unagha. The paper examines the ways school libraries would provide services for the successful implementation of Universal Basic Education (UBE) in Nigeria. After tracing the origin and objectives of UBE, it discusses the concept of school libraries and their role in education. Library services are crucial to the success of UBE in Nigeria. They include library space in all schools, extension services, adequate and relevant information sources, recreational reading material, library work and study rooms, and resource-sharing between school libraries and public libraries. You can download the article http://libr.unl.edu:2000/LPP/amanze.pdf Thimmappa N. MLISc, PGDHL Mangalore --------------------------------- Be a better friend, newshound, and know-it-all with Yahoo! Mobile. Try it now. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Workshop on Greenstone Digital Library Software
by Nadeem Akhtar khan 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Department of Library & Information Science The University of Kashmir. The Department is organizing three day National Workshop on Open Access Repositories and Greenstone software The workshop will cover: An Overview of philosophy of open Access, Open repositories and Greenstone with Practical exposure to downloading, installing, updating and customizing greenstone for digital Library. Creating digital libraries through content management. in GSDLS Collection building (Simple and advanced) in different file formats using GSDLS Designing and creating standard metadata sets to describe digital objects and encoding it in standard markup formats. Conversion from other databases and Interoperability. No of the participants =15 on first come basis. Venue: The Department of Library & Information Science The University of Kashmir, Hazratbal Srinagar 190006. (The department is well equipped computer lab with 30 systems connected with high speed internet access. besides other equipments. The university department has resource persons to impart both theory and practical aspects of the workshop. Date: 17th to 19th March 2008. Registration fee: Rs 1,000/= (Rupees One thousand only) which will cover working lunch, refreshment and workshop kit. The accommodation can be made on request in Moderate Hotels and /or Guest House. Eligibility: working librarians/Scholars/Manuscript Managers/Information Scientists/Archive institutions having basic Knowledge of Computers. Participation Applications on a plain paper giving particulars ( given below ) along with Demand Draft addressed to Head of the Department, Department of Library & Information Science, The University of Kashmir, can be mailed to Head of Department of Library & Information Science, The University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 190006. Or can be e-mailed at dlis_2006(a)yahoo.co.in, latest by 12th March 2008.In the latter case DD of registration fee can be sent through snail mail. Particulars /Application for participation in workshop on Open Access Repositories and Greenstone software Name:-_________________________________________________________ Fathers Name:-___________________________________________________ Phone:-________Residence _________ Office_______ Cell_____________________ E-mail:-________________________________________________________ Qualification:-___________________________________________________ Basic Knowledge of Computers: - Yes/No Whether accommodation required against payment: - Yes/No Mode of Payment: - Demand Draft/Cheque. No:_______________________ Date ______________________ Amount:____________________ Bank ____________________ Date:___________________ Signature:_______________ Name: __________________ Recommendations of Head of the department of parent institution -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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E-Publishing is a $430 Billion Industry
by DINESH SIDDAIAH 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Dear Friends, As high-speed internet access invades the average house hold, an odd 320 million house holds with broad band access in 2007 world wide, digital publishing (e-books, e-papers, online research papers, etc) is evolving into big business. Publishers are taking their content online to reach out to a wider audience across geographies. The digital publishing today is a $430 billion industry globally. More details of this report can be obtained from the Business Standard of 13/02/2008, Page No. 14. Dinesh K S -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Sr. Libn. post (10,000-15,200) at IIMC, New Delhi
by Mukesh Anand 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Respected Members', Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi invites application for the post of Senior Librarian @ pay scale of Rs. 10,000-325--15,200 Essential Qualification :- i)Master's degree in Library Science ii)Certificate in Computer Applications with working experience of computers. iii)Ten years experience in a responsible capacity in a reputed/library documentation center, preferable dealing in social sciences mass communication. Desirable Qualification :- i)Associate ship in Information Science from INSDOC/DFTC. ii)Master's Degree in Journalism/Communication/Social Science/Humanities iii)Published work in Library Science/Social Science/Mass Communication. For detailed advt. access http://www.iimc.gov.in/adve-details.doc For Application Form acess http://www.iimc.gov.in/app.doc Print Access to the brief advt.:-The Hindu 10 Feb., ' 08 Sunday, Page # 4 Last date for submission of application :- 3 March, ' 08 Wishing Happy Valentine Day to all the Members' in general & those who find their Valentine / Spouse in the LIS Subject / Profession in particular. Thanx & Regards, Mukesh Anand Asst. Libn. Indian Railways Officers' Training College Sanskari Nagari Vadodara -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Library Servers via www
by Sanjeev Kumar Jain 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Dear Professionals Visit this link to know more about Libraries over the world. http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/ With kind regards _____________________ SANJEEV KUMAR JAIN Resource Centre/Library NIFT Campus, ITI Colony, Doorbhash Nagar Rae Bareli (U.P.) 209 010 Email: sanjeevmlis[at]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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Jobs Posting: Library Professional Assistant @IIM Indore
by Kishor Satpathy 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Jobs Posting: Library Professional Assistant:INDIAN INSTITUTE OF MANAGEMENT INDORE Details : http://www.iimidr.ac.in/iimi/pages/corporates/adminstaff.php Library Professional Assistant (01 No.)(OPEN) Library Professional Assistant (1 Vacancy) - Candidate should have a degree in any discipline with graduation/ post-graduation in Library Science or/and Information Science or/and Associateship in Information Science conducted by DRTC/INSDOC and below 35 years with three years of work experience. Candidate should be able to manage digital and fully computerized library and implement various library electronic resources to IIMI Community. He/She has to work in various library functions., viz. Book Acquisition, Periodicals, Circulation, Electronic Information and Information Services on shifts. Candidates with work experience in library of an academic or research institute and proficiency in the use of computers will be preferred. Scale of Pay - Rs. 5000-150-8000. General Conditions 1. Mere fulfilling of the minimum qualifications and experience will not vest any right in candidates for being called for interview. Decision of the Institute to call the candidates for selection shall be final; 2. In addition to the basic pay, incumbents will also be eligible for Dearness Pay (50% of Basic Pay), Dearness Allowance (Present DA @ 41% of Basic + Dearness Pay), House Rent Allowance (15% of Basic + Dearness Pay), City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance, Provident Fund (under Employees' Provident Funds & Miscellaneous Provisions Act, 1952), Pension (under Employees' Pension Scheme, 1995), Gratuity, Leave Travel Allowance, Reimbursement of Medical Expenses, etc, as per Institute's Rules. 3.SC/ST/OBC/ Person With Disabilities/ in service candidates will be given age relaxation as per Government of India rules. 4.Higher start in the time scale may be considered in case of exceptionally deserving candidates. 5.Canvassing in any form will be a disqualification. Interested candidates fulfilling the above criteria may send their applications strictly in the prescribed format (availed in PDF format downloaded from here http://www.iimidr. ac.in/iimi/ media/pdf/ admin-appli. pdf ) to the Personnel Officer, Indian Institute of Management Indore, Prabandh Shikhar, Rau-Pithampur Road, Indore 453331, Madhya Pradesh on or before 29 February 2008, superscripting the envelope for the position applied for. Only short-listed/ selected candidates will be contacted. No correspondence will be entertained in this regard. Thanks & Regards, Kishor Satpathy IIM Indore --------------------------------- Looking for last minute shopping deals? Find them fast with Yahoo! Search. -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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Fwd:[libtech]Jobs Posting: Librarian( Deputy Manager):Engineers India Limited
by Mallikarjuna 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

--- In libtech(a)yahoogroups.com, "Mallikarjuna" <hbmallikarjuna@...> wrote: Advt. No. HRD/Rectt./Advt./2007-08/10 Engineers India Limited (EIL), a premier engineering consultancy organization and contractor executing projects on Lump-Sum Turnkey basis in the fields of refineries, petrochemicals, pipelines, offshore, metallurgy, infrastructure, fertilizers, etc., is looking for young, energetic and ambitious professionals. EIL has Opportunities in the areas: CODE 07-08/10/C1 Library (Dy. Manager): BSc in Physical Science with additional qualification of Post Graduate Degree in Library & Information Science or its equivalent such as Associateship in Documentation & Information Science (recognized by Govt. of India). He should have worked either in a technical library or a university library in a responsible position. The candidate should possess managerial skills for managing a Technical Library. He should be well conversant with procurement, classification, indexing of technical publications; abstracting/ indexing of technical journals i.e documentation. Knowledge of Universal Decimal Classification Scheme (UDC) and modern techniques of library organisation including information storage and retrieval with the help of a suitable library software is desirable, Preference will be given to those candidates who have been associated with the development of libraries in technical subjects and possess practical knowledge/experience of Computer application in the Management of a modern library in a highly automated, integrated and networked environment. Salary: Dy Manager Rs. 16000-20800 Rs 6.65 lacs (Approx) # The exact designation and pay-scale shall be offered based on qualification & relevant experience *Pay Scales are due for revision w.e.f 1.1.2007, accordingly pay package will be revised Besides Basic Pay and DA, the company offers benefits like · company leased accommodation or HRA, · conveyance allowance, · medical facilities, · LTC, · productivity incentives, loans etc. as per rules of the company. How to Apply : Online submission of application will be permitted on the website between 00.00 hrs on 13/02/2008 till 24.00 hrs on 10/03/2008. Candidates should retain a copy of online filled in application form(s) for future reference. Hard copy of the filled in application is not to be sent by post. The four copies of the applications are required to be submitted on the day of interview. Complete detail about this advertisement can be view http://www.indianprocessplants.com/hrd/others/online%20version.pdf and ONLINE Application can be submitted Online submission of application will be permitted on the website between 0000 hrs on 13.02.2008 till 2400 hrs on 10.03.2008. here: http://www.indianprocessplants.com/hrd/E20070810/AppForm.asp?adv=HRD/RECTT/… -- Best Regards, H.B Mallikarjuna, Librarian RGIT, BANGALORE-32 Mobile: 9980998157 Email: hbmallikarjuna@... --- End forwarded message --- -- This message has been scanned for viruses and dangerous content by MailScanner, and is believed to be clean.

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[Fwd: RE: request for bio reference...]
by nirupama bawdekar 13 Feb '08

13 Feb '08

Dear Moderator, Request you to kindly post this query on LIS FORUM. Regards, Nirupama Bawdekar Scientific Officer D, Library ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dear Colleagues, I am forwarding a request received from Ms. Mangala Krishnamurthy, Rodgers Science and Engineering Library, University of Alabama, USA. You may please respond directly to Ms. Krishnamurthy on the email address mkrishna(a)ua.edu. Thanking you in advance. regards, nirupama bawdekar ---------------------------- Original Message ---------------------------- Subject: RE: request for bio reference... From: "Krishnamurthy, Mangala" <mkrishna(a)ua.edu> Date: Tue, February 12, 2008 9:31 pm To: "nirupama bawdekar" <nub(a)iucaa.ernet.in> -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nirupama, On another topic...... We would like to get (for a library school faculty)biographical information about Ajit Kumar Mukherjee. Mr. Mukherjee was an Indian librarian who served as the Head of the Library School at Jadavpur University and held many leadership roles in various library associations in India. Any help with this will be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Mangala belongs to SLA/PAM Division! Mangala Krishnamurthy Reference Librarian Rodgers Science and Engineering Library http://www.lib.ua.edu/libraries/sel/ <http://mail.lib.ua.edu/exchweb/bin/redir.asp?URL=http://www.lib.ua.edu/libr…> University Libraries The University of Alabama P.O.Box 870266 Tuscaloosa, AL 35487 E-mail: mkrishna(a)bama.ua.edu Phone: 205-348-2109 Skype:mkrishna3 --------------------------------------------------------------------- -- Mrs. Nirupama Bawdekar, Scientific Officer D, Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, Post Bag No. 4, Ganeskhind Pune 411 007, India Tel:(020)25604308 -- 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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